August 2026
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Hotel blaze in India's West Bengal kills 9 and injures 6
A fire in a hotel has killed at least nine people and injured six others in Kolkata, the capital of India’s West Bengal state
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Sugary drinks found linked to stomach cancer for first time
Gastric cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide
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Seagull wedged in front of car after being hit on A1(M)
A lucky seagull survived being smashed into by a car along a motorway before travelling for several miles stuck in the vehicle's grille.
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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury flaws at appeal
Patterson was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
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UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is imported
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country’s remotest regions
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war drives up energy bills
Accelerating prices in July add to pressure on households, with chancellor saying ‘there is more to do to restore hope’
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LIVE- Severe delays on A1(M) near Darlington after crash
There are currently severe delays around 58 minutes on the A1(M) near Low Coniscliffe, Darlington after a crash. We will be bringing you the latest…
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How to address the “white-collar exodus”
AI anxiety is driving skilled workers to quit
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The financial fallout of getting IT change wrong
Why IT change visibility matters
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Met Office invites public to name storm - after Shaun The Sheep characters
The Met Office has invited the public to choose between two favourite characters from the Oscar-winning animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit to be a future storm name.
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Yorkshire charities shortlisted for £20,000 boost at York Racecourse
Sky Bet, in partnership with York Racecourse, has announced the 22 shortlisted organisations for the Sky Bet Ebor Community Sweepstake 2026.
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Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week
Paramount+ customers can expect their bill to increase by up to £2 per month and £24 per year, according to reports.
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City Cruises York cuts prices by up to half for attractions week
City Cruises York is offering up to 50 per cent off river experiences during the inaugural York Attractions' Week.
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Bishop Auckland care home told to improve over unsafe windows and furniture
Bishop Auckland care home The Fields has been rated ‘requires improvement’ after inspectors uncovered a string of serious failures.
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Farming champion warns the summer’s ‘bad harvest’ will have longer-term impact
Bad harvests during hotter summer months will have a knock on effect for farmers, Doncaster’s new farming and nature recovery champion has said.
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Magnet to open new Harrogate showroom next week
Kitchen retailer Magnet is set to open its new showroom in Harrogate town centre next week.
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US slams 'escalation' after Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase
Israel said it had attacked the base because Syria had been close to breaching an agreed-upon “status quo in security matters” by allowing Turkish troops to deploy there.
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Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan lead in Alaska primary for US Senate – US politics live
Incumbent Sullivan is running for third term while Peltola is fighting to flip seat and aid Democrats retake control of Congress
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Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk’s killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics
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Hit West End musical Heathers to visit Darlington Hippodrome
Heathers The Musical will visit Darlington Hippodrome as part of its UK tour, bringing the hit stage adaptation of the cult film to the North East…
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Nigella Lawson gives update on future as she admits she is 'a bit nervous'
Nigella Lawson has given an update on he future, saying she is “a bit nervous” about her latest work as a judge on The Great British Bake Off
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Fresh Ukraine corruption probe adds to pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of key vote – Europe live
Investigation into unnamed lawmakers comes hours before parliament is due to to vote on successor to Mykhailo Fedorov as he calls for elections
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Patients contacted as NHS Trust expand review into surgeon whose work is 'of concern'
Spire Washington Hospital confirmed on Monday (August 17) that the review into care provided by former consultant orthopaedic surgeon Leslie Irwin…
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Groundworks under way on extension at home of 'vital' North East veterans' charity
The future of a North East veterans’ charity is set to be secured after work began on a major extension that will make its facilities accessible…
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SMEs aren’t too small to target for cybercriminals, they’re too exposed to ignore
SMEs are an easy route in for hackers
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Missing Harrogate dog Ozzy found after 13 days
A dog who had been missing in Harrogate for almost two weeks has been found alive – but faces surgery after suffering serious injuries during his ordeal.
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Competition for degree apprenticeships quadruples in three years
The popularity of degree apprenticeships has grown as the cost of university has come under increased scrutiny.
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Library service ‘doesn’t know’ how many of 100,000 fines have been paid
The county council which operates more than 40 libraries across North Yorkshire does not know how many people are banned from its sites.
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Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week
Paramount+ customers can expect their bill to increase by up to £2 per month and £24 per year, according to reports.
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BBC’s Emma Barnett reveals she’s had hysterectomy ‘I never wanted to have’
The presenter had the procedure just two days before her documentary Fighting Endometriosis aired
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Hegseth sparks speculation he’s ‘eyeing a run for president’
Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future
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What comes after the software-defined vehicle?
How AI and location intelligence are redefining vehicles
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Nine arrested and 1kg of drugs seized as police raid addresses in Driffield and Bridlington
An anti-drugs operation in East Yorkshire resulted in nine arrests yesterday (Tuesday). Humberside Police’s Northbank Organised Crime Group Team executed nine warrants. These were at addresses in Driffield on Southfield Road, The Close,...
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New daytime choirs to launch in Harrogate and Knaresborough
Two new daytime community choirs are set to launch in Harrogate and Knaresborough next month.
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Video. Large fire breaks out at recycling centre in southeast London
Video. A large fire breaks out at a recycling centre in Deptford, southeast London, as 15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters tackle the blaze.
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Why changes to UK prostate cancer screening are causing controversy
Former prime minister David Cameron called the changes ‘yet another step backwards’
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Businesses reopen after eastern Indonesia earthquake displaced thousands
Grocery stores, gas stations and other businesses have reopened across Indonesia’s Flores island
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Stretch of A-road closed for nearly 12 hours as crash investigators at scene
The A172 is currently closed near Cleveland Tontine as crash investigation teams work at the scene.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Malton this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Malton, according to petrolprices.com.
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Labor thinks it can win elections defending super. For Hanson, it’s just another way to deprive Taylor of political oxygen
Despite leading in the polls, Hanson is allowed to offer thought bubbles instead of actual policy
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Premium dog food recalled as dozens of pets develop serious eye issues
A ‘potential link’ has been found between a key ingredient, buckwheat, and an eye condition
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County Durham driver banned after pub car park crash damages BMW X7
Simon Whitely, 34, of Consett, was banned from driving for six months after admitting careless driving and failing to stop or report a crash in the…
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Bradford-born actor joins campaign calling for better support for LGBTQ+ young people
A BRADFORD-BORN actor has joined a major new campaign.
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Plans for mortuary storing up to 700 bodies in York defended
Plans for a mortuary storing up to 700 bodies in York have been defended by the company behind them.
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Teen helps to catch 53 stone bluefin tuna in Whitby for first time in 90 years
A teenager was part of a crew who landed a giant 53 stone (338kg) bluefin tuna in Whitby for the first time in 90 years.
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine
Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine.
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Skeleton found at ancient pyramid could rewrite what we know about human sacrifice
It is believed that the man was buried as an offering
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County Durham flower festival returns with tribute to music legends
Ushaw Flower Festival is set to return with floral displays at historic Ushaw,celebrating the North East’s musical heritage
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Yorkshire beaches you can reach on the train ahead of sixth heatwave
With the UK set for its sixth heatwave, Yorkshire beaches are looking as tempting as ever.
