August 2026
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School ‘saddened’ by death of British-Palestinian family in Shoreham beach tragedy
‘She will be greatly missed’, the school said in a statement
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North East teenager excels in GCSEs while supporting mum through cancer
A North East teenager is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results after balancing his studies with fundraising, volunteering and supporting…
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Burnham vows to crack down on illegal waste dumping during Bradford visit
Andy Burnham has vowed to crack down on illegal waste dumping as he visited Bradford to announce new measure tackling waste crime and clearing the…
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LIVE - GCSE results day 2026 for York, North and East Yorkshire
GCSE results day coverage of the stories as they come in from the schools across York, North and East Yorkshire.
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Video. Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Video. Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.
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My Top USB Car Charger Can Revive a Dead Macbook in 30 Minutes
I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found.
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County Durham man fined after assaulting woman and causing distress
Andrew Luke, 53, of Bailey Rise, Peterlee, has been fined after admitting assault by beating a woman and using threatening or abusive behaviour…
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International footballer star scores with standout GCSE results
An England and Manchester City star has scored standout GCSE results despite missing three days of school each week.
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Man treated on roadside after BMW aquaplanes and collides with central reservation
A BMW driver was treated on the roadside after colliding with the central reservation on the southbound A19 near Peterlee.
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Danny Malin issues important update on zero-rated food hygiene inspections
Food reviewer Danny Malin has questioned whether businesses given zero food hygiene ratings are being revisited quickly enough.
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DRAM
DRAM reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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LIVE - GCSE results day 2026 for York, North and East Yorkshire
GCSE results day coverage of the stories as they come in from the schools across York, North and East Yorkshire.
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North Yorkshire firefighters save £40,000 through solar power scheme
North Yorkshire firefighters have revealed they have already saved more than £40,000 in electricity costs this year, helping free up vital funds as…
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AI can answer, but can it lead?
AI can enhance leadership, but authenticity, judgement and trust remain human
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Former campsite owner's fascination with UFOs to be featured in new film
A documentary about a retired Malham campsite owner and his lifelong fascination with UFOs is set to premiere this autumn.
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GCSE results: York and North Yorkshire schools hail students’ ‘incredible achievements’
Thousands of students have been getting their GCSE results today (Thursday). North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for education, learning and skills, Cllr Annabel Wilkinson, said: “Today is a special day for thousands of young people...
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GALLERY: Thousands attend Harrogate's first Symphonic Ibiza event
Thousands of music fans descended on the Great Yorkshire Showground for Harrogate's first-ever Symphonic Ibiza event last weekend.
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Where could Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet go to school in the UK?
Generations of royals have attended the most prestigious and elite schools in the country
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'A viable alternative to lithium-ion': next-gen zinc-iodine battery tech takes another significant step forward
Progress is being made in developing sustainable, fast-charging, long-lasting zinc-iodine batteries.
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Medical bosses issue urgent 'do not use' warning on these baby items
Parents have been urged not to use rectal catheters on their babies to help relieve gas and digestion issues
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Video. Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis
Video. South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
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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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Nearly £400k spent on disused private school near York
Almost £400,000 has been spent on the upkeep of the former Queen Margaret's School, in Escrick near York, by administrators following its…
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'Remarkable' chapter in North Yorkshire fishing history with bluefin tuna arrival
A remarkable chapter in Whitby's fishing history has been written this week, with the arrival of two giant Atlantic bluefin tuna.
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‘Republicans ran up the tab’: Democrats outraged over $40tn national debt – live
US national deficit has doubled over the past decade with spending growing under Trump and Biden
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‘I can't believe this actually worked’: some Samsung users are having issues with RCS, but there seems to be an easy VPN-based fix
RCS isn't working for some Google Messages users, but an old VPN trick has reemerged as a potential solution.
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Console modder builds working Switch 2 Joy-Cons inside original Wii Remote shells — motion-sensing controllers snap magnetically onto a Switch 2
Nintendo has yet to offer any Wii Remote support on Switch 2.
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York's largest secondary school celebrates outstanding GCSE results as students shine
Today is a day of pride for Year 11 at Archbishop Holgate’s School as students celebrate their GCSE results.
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How AI is transforming the role of test engineers
AI is transforming software testing and elevating test engineers into strategic quality leaders
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Vehicle crashes into central reservation railings on busy Bradford road this morning
A car has collided with a barrier on a busy Bradford road, causing damage to railings on a central reservation.
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This region’s reconstruction drives investment
Karabakh is moving from reconstruction towards a new phase of economic development, with new industrial and logistics zones attracting investment.
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'They have outdone themselves' - Darlington school students celebrate GCSE results
Students at Wyvern Academy in Darlington celebrated GCSE results day success, with top grades, proud teachers and exciting plans for the future.
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I'm an outdoors expert, and I did a double-take at these waterproof jacket deals from top-tier brands like Arc'teryx, Rab, Patagonia and more
Contrary to what it might feel like, this sunshine isn't going to last forever.
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North East leaders named to spearhead £40m regeneration plans
Charlotte Dinsdale and Gary Hamilton have been named co-chairs of a £40m regeneration programme aimed at delivering major improvements in…
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Before approving the next AI budget, check the network
Why network readiness determines long-term AI returns
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Major incident disrupts train services to and from York and North Yorkshire
Trains services to and from York have been disrupted by a major incident.
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Reform suspends councillor charged over offensive social media post about Nigerians
Gibbins is due in court on Friday after being charged over his offensive social media comment
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NASA calls off rescue effort to save doomed telescope | New Scientist
The Swift observatory will now re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in a few months, after a mission to boost it higher failed
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Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit ‘by one of these beasts’
Alessandro Rapinese denies he is waging personal vendetta against cyclists amid a public backlash
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Harrogate's St Aidan's High School records 'impressive headline figures and individual success stories'
Students, staff and families at St Aidan's Church of England High School are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with many of the school's headline measures reaching the highest levels ever recorded.
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Doctors issue urgent warning over vaping health harms for young people
Figures suggest that almost one in five 11 to 17-year-olds in Britain have tried vaping
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Durham Reform councillor quits party amid probe into leaked information
A Reform UK councillor has resigned from the party after accusing council leaders of treating mental health with “blatant disregard”.
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Works to start to transform empty York pub
Work to transform an empty York village pub are soon set to be underway.
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Pensioner had 'largest hoard' of child abuse images to be seized in Scotland
Alan MacPherson, 83, from Stenhousemuir, amassed two million indecent images, believed to be the biggest such collection ever seized by Scottish Police.
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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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Power Supplies
PSU reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Illegal e-motorbike riders posing risks to residents and properties
Residents say they have seen groups of riders regularly race through the streets.
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From ‘elation’ to ‘terrible news’ in 10 minutes: how the confusion over missing bushwalker Lily Hooper unfolded
The 18-year-old’s body was found in Nattai national park on Thursday – but initial police messages indicated she was alive
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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security
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Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
Far-right minister says those convicted in military courts of terror offences will be executed after passing of death penalty law that does not apply to Jewish extremists