August 2026
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Why your best-interviewing AI candidate may not be your best AI hire
AI hiring must test practical skills
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York florist celebrates hat-trick of honours after national award
Floral Elegance in Acomb, York, is celebrating a hat-trick of honours after a recent national industry award.
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Health concerns over high number of overweight schoolchildren in Darlington
More than one in four children starting school in Darlington are overweight or obese, according to a council report.
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What are your memories of the now doomed outdoor centre?
The permanent closure of East Barnby Outdoor Centre, after North Yorkshire Council opted to pull its funding, is a withering loss to the region.
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Durham footpath closed for months as footbridge repairs continue - public notice
Durham County Council has temporarily closed Footpath No. 5 in Shincliffe Parish for up to six months to allow repairs to a footbridge on the…
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'Potential' for more employment support to be handed down to mayors
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has been running an economic inactivity trailblazer, to try and get people back into work or training.
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Rossett School celebrates strong GCSE and BTEC results
Students at Rossett School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday).
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Shoreham beach death tributes paid to family by Ealing school
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
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JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
The retail chain said it was downgrading its profit outlook in a ‘tough’ market.
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Trump officials worked with Iran on deportation as tensions exploded, emails reveal
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
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Natalie Harp stowed in trunk of SUV when Trump’s motorcade had no space: report
Preston Harp said his sister’s devotion to the president was an ‘unhealthy obsession’
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Historic northern city named one of the best places to retire to in England
Durham has been named one of the best cities to retire to in England thanks to its historic sites and many restaurants.
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'Extremely angry' man slapped and strangled woman after she rebuffed sexual advances
A man who slapped and strangled a woman after she rebuffed his sexual advances has been locked up for two-and-a-half years.
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Wet weather is back across the North East as rain pours after dry spell
Rain has returned to the North East after weeks of dry weather, with Darlington set for a wet Thursday before drier weekend conditions.
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How to watch Ludwig season 2 – stream the David Mitchell sitcom for *FREE*
A delightfully brain-teasing detective comedy starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, here's how to watch Ludwig season 2 free from anywhere.
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Russia runs out of petrol at seven in 10 stations as fuel crisis worsens
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.
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GCSE Results Day 2026: LIVE coverage as Bradford students' grades revealed
Students from across the Bradford district are collecting their GCSE results today. Stay with us for live updates, photos, reaction and everything…
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Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of Zomi Frankcom in Gaza
Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’
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Smuggling in Gaza: How banned goods make it across the border and millions of dollars change hands
The smuggling of goods restricted by Israel into Gaza has boomed
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'Charming' Yorkshire Dales town home to the oldest sweet shop in England
Pateley Bridge is a great place to stop off during a long hike to the Yorkshire Dales.
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Premier League predictions 2026-27: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four
We ask 26 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the 2026-27 Premier League title, and which clubs will finish in the top four.
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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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Harrogate Grammar celebrates 'exceptional' GCSE results
Students at Harrogate Grammar School are celebrating after receiving their GCSE results today.
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York study reveals social media reliance among weight-loss drug users
A new study at York St John University has revealed that nearly half of UK users of weight-loss drugs rely on social media for information.
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Scientists reveals some trees are actually worsening urban air quality
Trees found to emit more of potentially toxic rubber compound as city temperatures rise
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Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room
Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker
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Historic North East church may have its bells removed for good under fresh plans
St Mary’s Church in South Hylton could have its eight bells removed, repaired and relocated after the Grade II-listed building closed for worship.
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Lebanon extradites al-Assad's general to Syria for war crimes trial
The move comes as the new Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa looks to hold senior members of al-Assad’s regime accountable for crimes committed during the country’s civil war, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.
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Burnham announces plans to clean up worst three illegal waste dumps
The government says the sites in Kent, Surrey and West Yorkshire contain 22,000 tonnes of waste.
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duke and Duchess of Sussex moving back to UK
The couple have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools
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Missing teen mistakenly declared ‘found alive’ after eight-day search
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared while hiking in Nattai National Park
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‘An insult’: Zomi Frankcom’s family issues strongly-worded statement as Israel rejects criminal investigation into her killing
Penny Wong calls in Israeli ambassador as PM expresses ‘outrage’ over IDF decision
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Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel
Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down as the group continues to overhaul its safety measures after a sexual assault at one of the…
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Search for missing woman concludes after body found in car in undergrowth
The search for a missing woman in Yorkshire has concluded after police found a body inside a car down an embankment.
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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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Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Basel but banned in Germany
Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that? #EuropeNews
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Premier League: Sergio Aguero, Erling Haaland & Alan Shearer - the best opening day debuts
BBC Sport takes a look at some of the Premier League's greatest opening-day debuts, including Alan Shearer's Blackburn blinder and Michu's Swansea screamers.
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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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Harrogate pupils will take centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe as they debut with home-grown rock musical
A group of talented Harrogate students are to star in the world famous Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in the school’s history.
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County Durham Aldi stores confirm August bank holiday hours
Aldi has announced its opening hours across County Durham for the August bank holiday weekend, giving shoppers time to plan ahead.
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County Durham lunch club secures funding for trips and activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will be able to enjoy more social activities and days out thanks to a donation aimed at tackling…
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'About time' as more Teesside venues keep customers safe with 'Ask Angela'
The Ask for Angela scheme is expanding across Teesside, with venue staff receiving enhanced training to help people leave unsafe situations…
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Domestic abuse charity boss 'very concerned' about survivors' safety after government alert
The chief executive of Sheffield Women’s Aid said advanced warning of government alerts is “really critical” to protect survivors of domestic abuse.
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Hospitality group joins York charity to support people facing homelessness
The Hospitality Association York (HAY) has partnered with HOPING York Street Kitchen to deliver regular meals and support for people in need.
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'Serious incident' at care home sparks watchdog probe as 'filthy' toilets found
A 'serious incident' prompted a watchdog investigation into Delamere care home, Middlesbrough that then uncovered more issues.
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Pouring rain as students collect GCSE results day in glum weather conditions
Students collecting GCSE results across Durham and the North East may need umbrellas today, with rain forecast before drier weekend weather returns.
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GCSE results day look-back: Photos of Bradford pupils getting exam results in the 90s
IT’S GCSE results day - when pupils across the district will finally find out if they have made the grade.
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Outdoor gigs stopped at Yorkshire village pub as part of beer garden bar plan
Plans to open a beer garden bar at a village pub have been given the go-ahead after councillors were assured that outdoor live music would no longer be allowed at the venue.
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Travelodge boss steps down as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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London thief stole hundreds of pounds of alcohol in York
A shoplifter travelled from London to steal hundreds of pounds of alcohol from a superstore at Monks Cross, York magistrates heard. He had no…
