August 2026
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The new Apple Mac mini is already $100/£100 off for students and teachers — here's how to get a discount
This could be the perfect dorm room computer
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Egton Show: Best pictures from 135th agricultural show in pretty Yorkshire village
The weather may have turned slightly this week – but the sun was still shining on one of Yorkshire’s agricultural shows this week.
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Refugee who fled war passes GCSEs as he targets World Cup dream
Nasser recently oversaw a charity football match at Ipswich Town’s ground and said he would love to referee at a future World Cup
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Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.
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Man caught child in state of undress by 'zooming in on bedroom and bathroom windows'
A man who tried to cover up his perverted sexual interest in children by claiming he was doing some kind of “neighbourhood watch” has avoided…
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ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man
Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by another
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Home Bargains to close 33 North East stores on major date in retail calendar
Home Bargains stores across across County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland, will be closed on a major date in the…
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This historic North Yorkshire country estate is hosting a lovely two-day shopping fair
The Yorkshire Pop-Up is back at the Stables and Walled Garden at Hutton Wandesley Estate in the Vale of York.
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Rupert Grint to return to Harry Potter in Broadway play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Grint, now 38, will play his character as an adult in the Harry Potter spin-off play in New York.
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RECAP - Homes evacuated after 'loud explosion' in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking
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Global fast food chain reveals plans for York city centre restaurant
A global fried chicken chain has confirmed that it will be opening its first branch in York city centre,
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North Yorkshire village pub to reopen after being closed for 13 years
The Appletree Country Inn at Marton reopens on Friday after being closed for 13 long years.
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US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
The U.S. government has announced a drought disaster for more than two dozen cities and towns in Puerto Rico as water woes deepen across the U.S. territory, with no relief in sight
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Council chief who led North Yorkshire overhaul announces retirement
North Yorkshire Council chief executive Richard Flinton has announced his retirement after nearly 40 years in public service, leaving in March…
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Surprise: Z.ai is the AI lab behind the mysterious Ox Alpha model | TechCrunch
Z.ai confirms it is behind Ox Alpha, the mysterious open AI model topping benchmarks and leaderboards, and its weights are set to be released soon.
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Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather
An event featuring live music and street food at Museum Gardens in York has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather.
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Bedale vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations
Local vet launches a pet healthcare plan with unlimited vet visits and no exclusions for long-term health conditions
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Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m
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The Latest: Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada has struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion in American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, as the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates
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How to watch Adults season 2 - stream Gen Z sitcom
The housemates tackle more real-world questions as they navigate life as New York twenty-somethings
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Govern AI agents before they go rogue
Autonomous workflows demand a new governance approach
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Surfshark adds category-based web filtering to its post-quantum Dausos protocol
The integration lets users block malicious and unwanted sites while keeping Dausos' post-quantum encryption and its speed advantage
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Condolences left for "brave officers who made ultimate sacrifice" in fatal A66 crash
Heartfelt tributes have been left to the "brave officers" after they were killed in the line of duty, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.
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Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared allegations about his behaviour
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US Justice Department seizes domains it says Chinese state-sponsored hackers used to infiltrate systems at NASA, Senate, Federal Reserve, and more — FBI moves forward with domain seizures
The group has apparently been operating since 2018.
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Elon Musk’s Order of Freedom award highlights his vast influence in Ukraine
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, has emerged as a central, if controversial, private figure in Ukraine's defense effort
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UK jewellery company with four online brands enters administration after 19 years
UK-based jewellery company Roxoa and its four online brands have fallen into administration after nearly 20 years in business.
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Person rescued from house fire
A person has been rescued following a house fire.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Town council objects to military base asylum plans 50 miles away
Plans to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Teenager, 15, arrested over fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre
The victim, believed to be a 17-year-old, was found fatally injured at Brent Council's headquarters.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Roads near Yorkshire landmark closed after crash - emergency services at scene
Roads close to an East Yorkshire landmark are currently closed after a crash.
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Couple to close much-loved North Yorkshire restaurant after 13 happy years
The much-loved Pickering restaurant The Willowgate Bistro is to close this weekend.
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Data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on defensive
Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten-man Al-Nassr seal dramatic win after Portugal star subbed off
Cristiano Ronaldo is taken off at half-time with his 10-man Al-Nassr side 2-0 down - but they fight back to seal a dramatic win over Al-Ettifaq.
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Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
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King Charles 'seismic with rage' as Beckhams invite Prince Andrew
King Charles was reportedly "seismic with rage" after the Beckhams invited Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to a birthday.
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Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests
Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia
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A Wildberries depot in Russia is hit again and destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign
Ukrainian long-range drones have struck a major warehouse belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, for the second time in just over a month
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Professor Jason Arday found unresponsive by family members, inquest hears
The 41-year-old was discovered at his home in Battersea, south London, on 14 August
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Lioness season 3 episode 5 release date and launch time — when will it come out on Paramount+?
Some are worried that Taylor Sheridan's political drama is entering a mid-season slump. But will it really? And when does Lioness season 3 episode 5 arrive on Paramount+?
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Enthusiast turns a Lenovo Yoga laptop, an M.2 slot, and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT into 'the world's stupidest' desktop for local AI chatbots — M.2 franken-rig crippled by laptop DRAM swap
Predictably, they ended up regretting their life decisions, but it was seemingly a fun ride.
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Canada's retaliation tests the limit of American power under Trump
The president is using US dominance to challenge allies and enemies alike - but both Canada and Iran have found ways to fight back.
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Prince Harry and Meghan land in UK days after announcing move
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.
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Countryfile legend shares 'poignant final wish' about Yorkshire return
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report as he shares his love of Whitby and…
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Restaurant forced to apologize after writing ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ on dessert
‘My family's angry, my friends are angrier,’ the restaurant-goer said
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Bradford police officer killer died after less than one year in prison, inquest hears
The killer of a Bradford police officer who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murder died from natural causes, a…
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Hearing tech startup Legato emerges from stealth with $12M and a peek at its AI hearing glasses | TechCrunch
The glasses, called Legato Frames, integrate the company’s patented hearing-assistance technology into the arms of eyewear frames.