August 2026
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Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. #EuropeNews
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Warning as fires more than double in York and North Yorkshire
The number of fires in York and North Yorkshire in the last two months has more than doubled year-on-year, prompting warnings.
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Tadcaster artist paints mural of Sam Smith's Brewery horses
Claire Bentley-Smith says the mural is both a tribute to the late owner of the brewery and the horses.
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Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
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Trump reveals next White House defection after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
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I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
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Bradford roads to get new ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions
CITY of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is introducing new parking restrictions on Tong Lane from tomorrow,
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Rescue centre which has rehomed cats for over 60 years set to host special event
A Bradford cat rescue charity is hosting a coffee and cake afternoon to raise money.
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
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Fundraising cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for North East lifeboat crew
A group of fundraising cyclists have raised £3,000 for Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station after completing a challenging coast-to-coast ride.
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Closer to retiring than changing teams - why Max Verstappen stayed at Red Bull
After signing a contract extension with Red Bull to 2030, Max Verstappen says he was "closer to retiring" from F1 "than changing teams".
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Update issued on popular chippy's future with owner leaving
The owner of the much-loved Bish'n'Chips, who is leaving in a few weeks, says the business will continue under new owners.
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What AI usage is really telling us about enterprise adoption
For business adoption, AI usage should matter more than model rankings
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£20,000 of ‘significant vandalism’ closes North East pier days after refurb completed
Tynemouth’s North Pier has closed with immediate effect after eight glass bricks were smashed near the lighthouse, just one week after the…
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STEM success: Harrogate Ladies’ College pupils achieve outstanding GCSE results
Pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College, which will become Duchy College next month, are celebrating the best 9-7 grade percentage at GCSE since 2023 and outstanding STEM results.
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Ashville pupils celebrate GCSE success as new Sixth Form awaits
Pupils at Ashville are celebrating after achieving another strong set of GCSE results.
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Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder on season-long loan
Harrogate Town have signed Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan.
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New Sixth Form Centre in Harrogate awaits for Ashville’s GCSE Class of 2026 celebrating top grades
Ashville has praised pupils from its GCSE Class of 2026 after it achieved another “excellent” set of grades, complementing the success of its A Level high-performers.
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North East cancer patient praises trial treatment for 'new lease of life'
A lung cancer patient has praised an experimental treatment trial at the University Hospital of North Tees after the new approach to managing fluid…
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Bradford man sat on bus 'waiting for opportunity' to record up the skirts of girls
A court has heard how a persistent sexual deviant caught with hundreds of thousands of indecent images of children set up multiple cameras to film a…
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Ripon market days see 31% increase in footfall
Thursday footfall in Ripon has increased by almost a third during a programme of free live music and family entertainment in the city centre.
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Care unit at hospital set to close after NHS trust meeting
The care unit at Bridlington Hospital is to close following a decision at a York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meeting…
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‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother
Family relationships remain damaged and there is no clarity on how Sussexes’ security concerns have been resolved
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Ripley to host band that's accompanied Van Morrison more than 3,000 times in concert
The wooden floorboards of the Harrogate area’s oldest venue are to host its ‘biggest ever gig’ with a band almost as famous as its usual lead singer.
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Photos show Kyiv residents clutching pets, collecting bodies after Russian missile and drone attack
Kyiv residents surveyed damage and sheltered in subway stations after an overnight Russian missile and drone attack, carrying pets past bodies and damaged buildings. An injured parking security guard stood by his booth, his pants torn from the blast.
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Middlesbrough school celebrates 'best GCSE results in its history'
Students at a Middlesbrough secondary school are celebrating a record-breaking year after achieving the best GCSE and vocational results in the…
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CXMT planned to use stolen Samsung IP to develop its DRAM, court hears — former Samsung engineer who jumped to Chinese memory maker now behind bars
Steal process recipe, get your DRAM on the market faster.
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Major station gateway plan deferred over ‘serious concerns’ about public safety
A majir station gateway redevelopment has been deferred in a North Yorkshire town over concerns about public drop-off facilities.
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Brayden Johnson: Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder on loan
Harrogate Town sign Middlesbrough midfielder Brayden Johnson on a season-long loan deal.
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GCSE results: Success for Harrogate students at The Grammar School at Leeds
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), including pupils from Harrogate and Wetherby, have celebrated excellent exam results.
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Full list of major chains offering free food and discounts to GCSE students
From Nando’s free chicken to Zizzi pizza and TGI Fridays Dirty Soda, here is the full list of GCSE results-day food, drink and cinema offers in…
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I retook a GCSE maths exam 11 years later after getting an A* - here's how I got on
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on.
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Fire service called to reports of fire near road in North Yorkshire
A crew responded to reports of a fire seen near a main road in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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Toxic waste dumps: tell us where they are in your area
Prime Minister Andy Burnham took time out to speak at length to this newspaper this morning, on a broad range of issues, though his focus was on his latest instruction to ministers to put an end to the illegal dumping of waste.
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Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves
Omaha’s largest public school district has stopped law enforcement officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks in their work policing students
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Scott Jennings makes public pitch for Leavitt’s job by defending Natalie Harp
‘She’s not the White House press secretary. She’s not a household name,’ CNN pundit says of the president’s 35-year-old aide
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Depression doesn't shrink the brain like we thought it did | New Scientist
For the past decade, depression has been linked to a shrunken hippocampus, which has a vital role in memory. But a large study using up-to-date scanning techniques suggests this may not be the case
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Customers ‘absolutely gutted’ as North East pizzeria serves last slice this week
South Shields restaurant Log Fire Pizza Co will close this weekend after owners Craig and Sarah Shelmerdine announced their final week of trading.
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Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is 'a zippy Windows 11 laptop' that's now £399
We found this vibrant 15.6-inch laptop delivered 'provides plenty of runway for productivity and personal tasks.'
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'Early warning': Andy Burnham to give mayors responsibility for cracking down on £1bn illegal dumps
Andy Burnham is to give mayors across the country new responsibilities for cracking down on illegal toxic waste dumps which are currently costing the taxpayer an estimated £1bn a year.
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Police warning after counterfeit cash scam in Knaresborough
Police are warning people selling items online to be vigilant following a counterfeit cash scam in Knaresborough.
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BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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Putin visits unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince that shocked historians
The body of Grand Prince Donskoy surprised historians, who had believed it was located elsewhere in the building
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Ryanair offers £29.99 'rescue fares' after EasyJet scraps Leeds Bradford flights
Ryanair is offering £29.99 "rescue fares" for passengers affected by easyJet's decision to scrap its full Leeds Bradford schedule.
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Price drop on Logitech's MX Master 3S - a serious productivity upgrade
Logitech MX Master 3S is our favorite wireless mouse for work, packing quiet clicks, MagSpeed scrolling and extensive customization.
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
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Greggs reveals its new autumn menu for 2026 with popular item returning
Greggs has announced its hugely popular Steak and Stilton Bake will be returning to its autumn menu.
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Tottenham transfer news: Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Omar Marmoush and Savinho
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
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Fuel from vehicle parked in North Yorkshire car park 'drained and stolen'
North Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation after fuel was allegedly drained and stolen from a Vauxhall Astra in a Tadcaster car park.
