August 2026
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North Yorkshire pupils celebrate strong GCSE results across county schools
Thousands of pupils across North Yorkshire have collected a strong set of GCSE results as some of the county’s schools have witnessed record…
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U.S. demands China free detained American as Xi’s White House visit looms
This official determination arrives shortly before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House
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Police praise courage of girl whose evidence put York paedophile behind bars
Police and a judge have praised the bravery of a girl whose actions led to a York paedophile being jailed for more than 22 years.
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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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Forget Whoop’s membership fees — Apple, Garmin and Oura users can now access Whoop’s Advanced Labs testing without the annual cost
Whoop’s Advanced Labs blood-testing service no longer requires a Whoop membership, opening access to Apple and Garmin users.
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UK travel company ceases trading after 40 years - see if your trip is affected
Frasers Travel Ltd was founded back in 1986 and offered holiday packages to various exotic destinations.
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Seasonic unveils world's first 80 Plus Ruby ATX power supply — Prime Enterprise RX-1600 delivers 1600W with up to 95.4% efficiency
The new unit is a direct relative of the Seasonic Prime TX-1600, featuring Ruby certification rather than Titanium or Platinum.
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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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‘Horrendous’ York sexual predator jailed for raping child multiple times
A York man who raped a child multiple times has been jailed for 22 years and eight months today (Thursday). Ian Moffat, 63, was also found guilty of sexual assaults, and admitted possessing more than 100 indecent images of children....
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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed
Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
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Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit
Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus are among the authors participating in a touring exhibition organized by the Pulitzers and the American Library Association."
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ICC splits Taliban probe as Afghan women's fate stays uncertain
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.
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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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Behind the gates of £675k Teesside farmhouse with a pizza oven, pub and laundry chute
The Old Farmhouse in Elton is on the market for £675,000, featuring extensive gardens, countryside views, an outdoor pizza oven, kitchen and its…
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Ambitious new vision hopes to put Darlington town centre at 'heart of the community'
Darlington town centre should be put "at the heart of our community" by 2030 under a new council strategy aimed at changing how the centre…
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Great North Run unveils 45th anniversary medal year after map blunder
Great North Run organisers have unveiled a special 45th anniversary finisher medal for 2026, a year after a map error on last year's medal…
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Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo Ebola vaccine which has been effective in past outbreaks
The World Health Organization says Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine
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Pupils overcome illnesses as Darlington college celebrates strong GCSE results
TWO Darlington pupils have particular reason to be proud after overcoming serious health challenges to do well in their GCSEs.
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Late night anti-social behaviour hitting residents on Darlington housing estate
Residents on Darlington’s unfinished Central Park estate have faced off-road bikes, noise and thefts from cars in what a councillor called a…
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County Durham villagers plead for changes as roads 'plagued by speeding and crashes'
Residents have called for new road safety measures and a designated pedestrian crossing amid concerns over speeding and dangerous driving.
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US officials coordinated deportation flights with Iran, emails reveal
The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists.
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to the UK this month after 6 years away
Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are expected to start school in Britain in September.
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Record number of domestic abuse concerns involving children reported to NSPCC
CONCERNS about children experiencing domestic abuse are at record levels, according to new figures from the NSPCC.
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National care service at risk over plumetting social care staff numbers
Unison’s analysis of the latest industry employment figures has found the number of new international recruits hired into care jobs plunged from 105,000 in 2023-24 to 30,000 in 2025-26.
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Video. Kyiv residents rescued as Russian strikes damage buildings across the city
Video. Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
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Easter sculpture trails raise £1,400 for youth groups in York and Haxby
Two Easter sculpture trails from Discover: Eggsplore have raised £1,400 to support youth groups in York and Haxby.
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Alan Jones’s ‘yelling stopped’ when his ‘sexual behaviour’ began, alleged victim tells court
Sydney court hears complainant was more than 40 years younger and far less powerful than the shock jock when he started working as his driver
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Lego robotics workshops added to County Durham Halloween attraction
Lintz Hall Farm in Burnopfield is expanding its Family Fright Fest programme this autumn with new Lego robotics workshops alongside Halloween…
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Wallace and Gromit film to get live brass band soundtrack in West Yorkshire
WALLACE and Gromit will take centre stage in an immersive family experience this September.
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Inside Fogo de Chão Leeds as Brazilian steakhouse enters a new era
This Brazilian steakhouse brings a taste of southern Brazil to Leeds, as Granary Wharf's Fogo de Chão (formerly Fazenda) serves up authentic Churrasco.
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Award-winning pet superstore reveals new County Durham shop opening date
An award-winning pet superstore is set to open its doors in County Durham next month.
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Excellence continues as Harrogate Grammar School students achieve 'strong GCSE outcomes'
Harrogate Grammar School is celebrating another year of strong GCSE results with students achieving excellent results across a broad range of subjects next steps in their education.
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Vehicle drained of fuel while in car park at Tadcaster
A driver returned to their vehicle left at a North Yorkshire car park to find it had been drained of fuel. The theft happened between 10.30am and 5.30pm on Monday (17 August) at the Britannia Car Park. The victim’s Vauxhall Astra was in the...
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Body found after fire investigation in West Yorkshire
Officers investigating a fire in Batley from earlier this week have discovered a body.
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I retook a GCSE maths test 11 years later to see whether my A* grade was a fluke
I decided to test just how much of GCSE maths I remember, and retake a past paper 11 years on. But how did I get on?
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KFC seeks late-night licence for new Monks Cross branch in York
A new KFC branch in Monks Cross Drive, York, is seeking a licence to serve 'late-night refreshments' until 5am.
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Man given suspended sentence for drug driving on A1(M) in County Durham
Marc Moody, 28, of Sulgrave Road, Sunderland, has been given a suspended prison sentence and a 30-month driving ban after admitting three…
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St John Ambulance volunteers take on three-day Yorkshire cycling challenge
A group of St John Ambulance volunteers will be taking on the Great Yorkshire Pump and Pedal 2026 to raise funds for their lifesaving work.
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Prosecutor tells Australian appeals court mushroom poisoning murderer should never be released
A prosecutor tells an Australian court triple-murderer Erin Patterson should never be released from prison after she poisoned four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms
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UK hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms with risk of flash flooding
Some areas in the country had the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time” this week
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'Deceitful' man who secretly filmed woman and sold intimate pics on OnlyFans
Alexander Tang, 37, received a 26-week suspended prison sentence after admitting secretly recording a woman and selling non-consensual intimate…
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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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Formula 1: Max Verstappen extends deal with Red Bull to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.
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Drivers face temporary 40mph speed limit along Garrowby Hill
A temporary 40mph speed limit has been announced along Garrowby Hill starting next month.
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Inspection planned for 'pinch point' bridge as County Durham villagers fear crash
Durham County Council is to inspect a small bridge being used by diverted traffic after villagers warned it could become the scene of a serious…
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‘Everyone has a story worth sharing’: New Bradford photography project launches
A NEW project is inviting people to share stories behind treasured objects
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School leavers urged to become train drivers to tackle shortages
Less than 4 per cent of train drivers are under 30 and a quarter of the current workforce will hit retirement age by 2030
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Worried about your kids' GCSE results? Here's what to do
TODAY, for young people across the district, their anxious wait for their GCSE exam results comes to an end when they discover their grades.
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County Durham restaurant closing for revamp after 20 years dishing up Thai treats
A popular County Durham restaurant is closing its doors temporarily as it undergoes a transformation.
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Skipton MP backs campaign to ‘save the summer job’ for young people
A CAMPAIGN is under way to protect summer job opportunities for young people.
