August 2026
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Pensioners could get £1,936 more as State Pension bid targets minimum wage
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border
Hundreds missing and at least 22 people dead after floods sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects
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Met Office weather forecast shows stormy weather front may be heading Harrogate's way
A yellow alert for thunderstorms in Harrogate has been issued for tomorrow in the latest example of extreme weather to happen this summer.
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Prison manager says he hadn’t had first aid training in 35 years after inmates death
George Haldenby at arrived at HMP The Verne in Portland, Dorset, in May 2021
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Amnezia VPN improves anti-censorship protocol as Russia escalates anti-VPN regime
AmneziaWG 3.0 introduces more variability into traffic patterns, making it even more invisible and harder to detect
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Crucial SSD owner offered $200 refund for 4TB drive now selling for over $500 — company finally caves to warranty demands after protracted back-and-forth
Customer rejects Micron’s lowball SSD refund.
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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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Brydon Carse: Josh Tongue says Joe Root's message to England players has "100%" landed
Fast bowler Josh Tongue said captain Joe Root’s message to the England players about their off-field behaviour has “100%” been heeded.
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40,000 climate-related deaths recorded in England over 38 years
Increasing hot weather is linked to thousands of deaths in England and Wales, new data shows
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Worker sues over claims mattress fell on her and gave her brain damage
Lee Hardy quit her job and claimed she had been forced to do it by the bosses' treatment of her
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Trump to put himself front and center of midterms campaigning: report
President Donald Trump is said to want to emphasize his own record in GOP messaging this fall, rather than focusing on individual candidates and local races in more targeted approach
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Ancient Roman world returns to County Durham fort this bank holiday - full details
Cavalry, ancient warriors and artillery demonstrations are set to bring County Durham's Roman past to life at one of the region's most…
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LIVE - Man accused of killing 'dad' in Willington pub on Christmas Eve - trial day three
Live coverage of Willington manslaughter trial following Christmas Eve death of Steven Shevels
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Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000
A petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.
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Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Exposure to two compounds approved can result in ‘sudden death’ and range of other serious health risks, lawsuit warns
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Prison chief warns Burnham: Have the courage to end indefinite jail terms scandal
Exclusive: Top prison governor warns rowing back on plans to release thousands of prisoners early risks leaving overcrowded prisons at breaking point
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Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States
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Dramatic footage shows speedboat ‘thief’ ram €1m vehicle into coastguard off Ibiza
The 52-year-old suspect is facing charges including boat theft and assaulting an officer
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New dog-friendly ‘Sniffari’ trail launches in Durham Dales countryside
The Rose & Crown in Romaldkirk has launched a new ‘Sniffari’ route in the Durham Dales, encouraging dog owners to prioritise their pets’…
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Middlesbrough SEND school targeted in vandalism attacks days before start of term
A Middlesbrough SEND school says pupils face disruption to trips and activities after vandals damaged three of its five minibuses days before term…
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Go-ahead for new units to be built at well-known industrial estate
A developer has been given the go-ahead to build two new units at a well-known Calderdale industrial estate - 20 years after one might have been…
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Why did the CIA director fly to Moscow: Ukraine, NATO or Iran?
The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington. #EuropeNews
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Runable hits $21M to bet AI agents can go from building businesses to growing them | TechCrunch
Runable says 60%–70% of its 1 trillion-plus token usage in the last 90 days came from paying customers.
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US economy expands at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, but consumer spending stayed strong
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June
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White House brags about ‘Lake America’ by sharing map that puts DC in North Carolina
‘You guys can’t even put DC in the right place on the map,’ one commenter wrote, while another chimed in: ‘Ah yes DC in lovely North Carolina’
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Family marks 40 years at the helm of landmark County Durham hotel with a big party
A well-known North East family is preparing to celebrate four decades at the helm of a landmark hotel with a special bank holiday weekend event…
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Four people taken to hospital after 'very serious' early-morning house blaze
Four people have been taken to hospital after an early morning house blaze.
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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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Swinney demands ‘immediate assistance’ from Westminster after energy cap rise
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said people would be facing ‘unnecessary hardship’ as a result of the latest rise, which comes in October.
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Shoppers told 'do not eat' as wraps recalled over possible contamination
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, including its Chicken Fajita Wrap and Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap.
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On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly cost
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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Thieves target commercial property in York business park
North Yorkshire Police said the burglary took place at 4pm on Friday, August 14 from the hallway of Acorn Commercial Finance in Clifton Moor…
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Reform-led council objects to Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans 50 miles away
PLANS to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Missing woman may have travelled to North Yorkshire, say city police
A missing woman from London may have travelled to North Yorkshire.
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Energy developer to offer Knaresborough residents chance to see plans for second solar farm near town
A global renewable energy developer is inviting residents near Knaresborough to see its plans for another solar farm near the town.
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AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
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When Dolly Parton said she might move to South Yorkshire
As the music world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, stories of the country music superstar’s philanthropy and legacy have been shared by fans from the UK, US and beyond.
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‘Our hearts are broken’ - Parents’ tribute to North East teen killed in e-bike crash
McKenzie Ratcliffe’s parents have paid tribute to their “amazing young man” after the 18-year-old died in an electric motorcycle collision in…
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How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of its Xbox Gaming Range
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
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Reform-led council objects to Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans 50 miles away
PLANS to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Ripley Castle to open after dark for ghost tours
Ripley Castle is set to open its doors after dark for a series of ghost tours.
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Newby Hall Celebrates Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Landmark 50th Anniversary | Harrogate Informer
Newby Hall & Gardens is welcoming the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show back to the award‑winning estate this September (Friday 18–Sunday 20 September) as the
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Harrogate MP set for Great North Run in aid of local hospice
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in the Great North Run in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice.
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Chief executive of North Yorkshire Council announces retirement | Harrogate Informer
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to
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Harry and Meghan ‘land in UK’ after shock move from California – latest
Prince Harry and Meghan expected to return to UK before new term starts after Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enrolled in British schools
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Over 40 hours later, Star Wars Zero Company has made me fall in love with its isometric, turn-based tactics gameplay, and I'm itching for more
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.
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