August 2026
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Morning
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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Police orchestra to perform Bradford concert supporting families of premature babies
A SYMPHONY orchestra will perform a charity concert in support of a cause close to the hearts of one Huddersfield family
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Warnings as almost £10m black hole facing York Council
An almost £10 million black hole is forecast for City of York Council’s budget after it had to find a similar amount in savings last year,…
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Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the table
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North East building society helps fund £30m Sir Bobby Robson cancer research centre
A North East building society has pledged further support to pioneering cancer research after helping raise more than £3 million for a charity…
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List of North Yorkshire road closures revealed for coming weeks - public notice
A series of temporary road closures will be introduced across North Yorkshire as North Yorkshire Council carries out works including water mains…
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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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Man suffers broken nose in fight in Ripon
A man was hurt in a fight in Ripon. It happened at 4pm on Sunday 2 August on Skellbank. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It involved an altercation between two men. Skellbank, Ripon “As a result of the incident, one of the men...
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New Bradford programme launched to support South Asian artists and musicians
A NEW programme has been launched to support emerging artists and boost creative talent in Bradford.
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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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Bradford drivers invited to test drive new Volvo EX60 at exclusive event
DRIVERS are being invited to test drive the latest fully electric SUV at an exclusive event.
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GCSE results day in York, North and East Yorkshire - we've got it covered
Make sure to follow along with The Press as our full GCSEs results day coverage is set to take place today (August 20) and in print tomorrow.
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Holby City and Coronation Street star to appear in Annie at Grand Opera House
Holby City and Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is set to star in the musical Annie at the Grand Opera House in York.
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Danone’s £860m takeover of British protein brand Huel cleared by UK watchdog
Dragons’ Den star and podcaster Steven Bartlett was previously a director of Huel
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New parking and loading restrictions introduced on North East road - public notice
New waiting and loading restrictions are set to come into force on West Street in Sunderland from August 25 under a new traffic regulation order.
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Harry and Meghan: Timeline of key events in the couple’s rift with the royal family
Harry and Meghan are reportedly returning to the UK after six years in the US
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‘Every penny helps’: Bingley fundraiser announced to support rescued cats
A FUNDRAISER is set to take place in support of cats and kittens in need of new homes.
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Ripon Artisan Market returns with handmade treats and crafts this weekend
The Ripon Artisan Market returns to the city’s marketplace this weekend, organised by Little Bird Made.
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‘A fun day out can quickly turn to tragedy’: Free Ilkley water safety event announced
A DAY by the water can quickly turn into tragedy.
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Number 10 North: this lays down the gauntlet for the whole of the north
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s directive to place responsibility for the growth of UK plc with his Number 10 North brainchild should be seen as the gauntlet being laid down for all of the North.
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Supplements: what do athletes take and why?
There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?
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Inside one of the world's few crash courses in conserving and caring for ancient papyrus manuscripts
Nine scholars recently attended a seminar at the University of Michigan to learn about conserving papyrus manuscripts
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Café in historic market hall handed one-star food hygiene rating by inspectors
The Market Cafe, based inside Richmond Market Hall, has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating following an inspection by the food standards…
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Devil will be in the detail of the Government’s plan to rewire the state - Carl Les
There is much to commend in the thinking behind the ‘Rewiring the State’ document, the most recent Prime Minister’s approach to a new model of government for England. Initially we must leave aside any criticism that the devil will be in the detail, and a lot of the detail will not be known until a White Paper is released at Budget time in the autumn, or that changes will take time to be introduced as the supertanker that is central government changes course.
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Burnham announces plans to clean up illegal waste dumps – UK politics live
The prime minister has promised a crackdown on criminal gangs making money from dumping waste
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More than 1,000 birds found dead in three mass mortality events amid ‘significant’ H5 escalation in Australia
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals
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'Magical' North East restaurant found in a treehouse with 'fabulous food'
The Treehouse has a lunch and dinner menu where guests can dine in a "magical" location.
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Meet Sparky the barn owl at County Durham event celebrating its bond with author
Tees Valley author Tracey Iceton and her barn owl Sparky will headline a Talks & Teas event at Lumley Castle in Chester-le-Street, featuring a…
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Four workers dead after being hit by train in Japan
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
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Historic WWII tugboat rises from depths as Danube River dries up
Amid prolonged drought, the river is giving up its ghosts
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North East man who started at Amazon as a temp now runs Darlington site
Jack Docherty, from Middlesbrough, has been appointed site leader of Amazon’s Darlington fulfilment centre after a decade with the company.
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Rare White Park cattle herd arrives at Castle Howard in 30-year scheme
A herd of rare White Park cattle has arrived to help transform 440 acres of farmland into a haven for wildlife.
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Taxi driver taking on 'mad' 19,000ft volcano climb after losing uncle to Alzheimer’s
Wayne Chapman, 44, from Spennymoor will climb volcanoes in Ecuador to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK in memory of his uncle.
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NATO wants thousands of AI drones guarding its borders — but there’s one thing they won’t be allowed to do
Will AI have a say in the kill chain?
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'Rare' office space opportunity opens up at Darlington business park
A RARE "oven ready" unit has become available at one of the Tees Valley's most established office spaces.
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Tree roots could be causing blocked drains, Bradford experts warn
TREE roots are being blamed for blocked drains.
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Video. China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
Video. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
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Cancer treatment centre set to open in part of Headingley stadium
Plans to create a cancer treatment centre in part of Headingley stadium have been approved by the city council.
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'It’s a life changing event' - York care boss calls for clearer communication
A York care home manager has called for clearer communication and better support for families navigating the care system to facilitate better public…
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Award-winning North Yorkshire pub liquidates owing more than £80,000
An awarding winning village pub at Riccall in North Yorkshire has gone under, with its company owner owing more than £80,000.
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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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Live facial recognition to be used at Leeds Festival
Police will be using live facial recognition technology at Leeds Festival this year, it has been confirmed.
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Pilot killed after light aircraft crashes into police helicopter in Pennsylvania
Two police officers injured in crash at Carlisle airport west of Harrisburg
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LIVE - 'Severe' delays as A1(M) partially blocked after crash near Darlington
The A1(M) has been partially blocked following a crash near Darlington.
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Luxury UK property developer enters administration as house prices dramatically fall
A luxury property developer based in London has collapsed into administration.
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More than 100 attend Sunderland networking event at Stadium of Light
More than 100 people gathered at Sunderland AFC’s Stadium of Light for the latest meeting of a popular networking organisation.
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2026 GCSE grade boundaries revealed for AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC
Each subject and exam board has its own set of grade boundaries, determining the minimum number of marks required to achieve each grade.
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Sweet boxes contained illegal vapes and dodgy tobacco, York court told
North Yorkshire consumer watchdogs found illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco hidden in sweet boxes in a store that put profit above public safety.
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Portugal bans face coverings in public under new 'burqa law'
In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft. #EuropeNews
