August 2026
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72% of GCSEs at The Grammar School at Leeds awarded top 7/8/9 grades
Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) have achieved excellent exam results with students from Harrogate and Wetherby.
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Sony WH-1000XM4C leak suggests its award-winning ANC headphones will soon get a successor — but they could still struggle to beat Bose and Sennhesier for value
A Sony leak suggests it's preparing to launch a new, more affordable version of its legendary WH-1000XM4 headphones to better compete in the ANC headphone sector.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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GCSE glory for Ripon's England football star
One of England’s brightest young football prospects is celebrating top GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite sporting career.
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North Yorkshire school bans full facial images of pupils over abuse fears
A NORTH Yorkshire school has banned the use of full facial images of pupils over fears they will be used by criminal gangs for child abuse.
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September 2026 DWP benefits and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not
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Francesca Hennessy in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight champion Dina Thorslund
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
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Students celebrate 'phenomenal' GCSE results at top York school
All Saints RC School students in York have celebrated “phenomenal” GCSE results.
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Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’
Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police
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Walmart strong again in second quarter, but its outlook is reserved
Walmart reported another strong performance in the second quarter Thursday, but that was overshadowed by a more cautious outlook for the year
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Debts revealed as York firm goes into liquidation owing nearly £1 million
A commercial vehicles retailer registered in York has gone into liquidation owing almost £1 million.
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'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
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RAM
RAM reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack | TechCrunch
The data search and AI giant confirmed unauthorized access to its systems during an incident on Tuesday, and said it was investigating the breach.
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Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
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Man suffers broken nose after alleged assault in North Yorkshire
A man sustained a broken nose after an alleged assault in Ripon.
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Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
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How does Moderna’s new mRNA cancer vaccine work?
Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer causing about 2,600 deaths a year in the UK
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Campaigners attack First Bus after West Yorkshire franchise award
A BUS operator has been criticised by campaigners after being awarded a major contract under a new transport scheme.
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Bradford street to close for 10 days for water works
A BRADFORD street will temporarily close for water works
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G.Skill pays out $2.4M settlement over misleading DDR4 and DDR5 speed marketing — buyers get $20 to $25 as vendor agrees to XMP and EXPO packaging warnings
Not even enough to buy 4GB of DDR4 nowadays
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Video. Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck
Video. Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.
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UK handbag retailer to close website as takeover puts 21 stores at risk
Radley London, know for selling bags with its iconic dog logo on them, entered administration in May 2026.
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Brilliant Man City U-21 player Lottie scores highly in GCSEs at Ripon Grammar School
A young England footballer has scored top GCSE results at Ripon Grammar School after juggling exams with her sporting career.
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England football star Lottie Day scores top GCSE results at Ripon school
England youth footballer Lottie Day has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite…
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Man and woman charged after six people discovered in lorry in Yorkshire
A man and a woman have been charged following the discovery of six people inside a lorry in Yorkshire.
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Meta AI's new Mac app wants you to talk to your apps | TechCrunch
Meta said its Muse Spark model is powering the dictation feature.
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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.
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How to stream Premier League 2026/27 free with trial offers
How to stream Premier League 2026/27 free with trial offers, as the new season begins with a raft of managerial changes, including Enzo Maresca at Man City.
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Salmonella Is Everywhere
From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.
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Trains between York and London cancelled or delayed after person hit by train
There’s serious disruption on the East Coast Main Line this afternoon (Thursday, 20 August). It follows a person being hit by a train between Stevenage and London. While the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these...
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AI firms are watermarking generated text – here's why it won't work | New Scientist
AI companies have begun embedding watermarks in the output of their models to improve transparency and help crack down on misinformation, disinformation and cheating on homework, but there are limitations to this approach
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Just Eat launches new service to help people with the 'most tedious chore'
Just Eat has launched its new laundry service that means people can get their clothes washed and dropped back off at their door.
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Emmerdale fan-favourite star returns to the show after leaving for six months
Rodney Blackstock made an appearance on the show after disappearing for six months.
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
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Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies
An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition
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RECAP - A1(M) clear after car collides with central reservation near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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'There will be nowhere to hide' - Bradford Council Leader on illegal waste crackdown
Bradford Council has welcomed a Government crackdown on waste dumping linked to organised crime.
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Physical media nostalgia sees fundraisers flock to Blu-Ray Kickstarter — drive with 9-in-1 dock achieves 160x funding goal halfway through campaign
Early birds can put down $59 for this, with a warning it will cost $129 at retail.
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Docking Stations and Hubs
Docking Station and Hub reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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For a16z, AI gives foreign founders an advantage | TechCrunch
a16z’s Borderless Founder network initiative supports immigrant and international founders. 'Having one foot in your home country, and one foot in Silicon Valley," is an advantage, the firm believes.
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North Yorkshire school bans full facial images of pupils over abuse fears
A NORTH Yorkshire school has banned the use of full facial images of pupils over fears they will be used by criminal gangs for child abuse.
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Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
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Man's visit to his disabled mum landed him in prison - here's why
A drug addict banned from contacting his own mother for repeatedly pestering her for money has been jailed after turning up at her home and…
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Nidderdale High School headteacher says 'we are proud of everything our school community has done'
Nidderdale High School is celebrating the success of its Year 11 students as they collect their GCSE exam results in a range of subjects.
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Tinder conman claimed he had cancer in devious trap to swindle victims out of £70k
Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth
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Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle with Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
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Inside Richard Hammond's new £1.9m mansion
Ripon-educated Richard Hammond bought a £1.9 million bachelor pad in Wales earlier this year after his divorce.
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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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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.
