August 2026
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'Dangerous' rapist 'humiliated and degraded' woman leaving her 'constanly on edge'
A "dangerous" rapist who "humiliated and degraded" a woman, leaving her with significant psychological harm, is starting a…
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First look at Darlington restaurant promising live music and Brazilian themed nights
A new restaurant is bringing Mediterranean and British cuisine with a Brazilian twist to the heart of Darlington.
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Dragons and fairies to take over Keighley's Cliffe Castle for free family event
A magical day of dragons and fairies is set to enchant families at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley later this month.
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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
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Starbucks launches 2 new drinks in UK supermarkets this month
Starbucks is adding two new drinks to its supermarket on-the-go range and they're two matcha flavours.
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Peta Murphy called for gambling reform three years ago. Her husband says Labor’s changes fall ‘well short’
The government’s gambling ad changes are expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night or Thursday morning with the Coalition’s support
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UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years
When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit would change, a pool of UK drivers was somewhat divided
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Sheffield street tree fundraising campaign aims to link up rich and poor city suburbs
Sheffield campaigners are raising money to fund street trees, linking up two contrasting suburbs of the city.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 19th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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New alcohol sales licence sought for shop in County Durham village - public notice
S&R Retailing Ltd has applied to Durham County Council for a licence to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at a shop on Front Street,…
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Girl fights for her life in hospital after three family members die in beach tragedy
A younger girl from the same family is in a critical condition in hospital after the emergency
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Andy Burnham to lead UK growth from No 10 North in major power shift
The Prime Minister is expected to work at No 10 North once each week during his premiership
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'I moved 4,000 miles from Indian to Durham - the culture shocks were scary'
Ankita Joshi moved from India to Durham to study and is now building an online following by sharing the UK's everyday culture shocks, from…
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Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on stock market debut
Unitree Robotics drew wide attention earlier this year when its G1 models performed backflips and martial arts at China's Spring Festival Gala
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British motorsport team enters administration after major victory on track
Cataclean Plato Racing had only just won its first major race in early August before it entered into administration.
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North Pennines exhibition explores farming and nature through art
An exhibition exploring the connection between farming and nature has opened at Bowlees Visitor Centre in County Durham, featuring work by five…
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Major nature project to create 160 hectares of habitat in North Yorkshire
National Grid has appointed Escrick Park Estate, located between York and Selby, to deliver Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).
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Fire close to major road in North Yorkshire - emergency crews called in
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to a field fire off the A59 in Whixley.
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Afghan farmers turn their grapes into raisins after border closures slash fruit exports to Pakistan
Sporadic fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan has left the border between the countries closed to trade
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Yorkshire MP celebrates victorious disabled bus campaign
Andy Burnham has credited Harrogate and Knaresbrough MP Tom Gordon for his campaign to end time restrictions on disabled bus passes.
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Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars
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Iran war live: Tehran ‘threatens to attack Europe’ if Trump escalates conflict
UAE blames Iran for ballistic missile launches targeting shipping in region
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Kevin Hollinrake: send migrants to Rwanda not Linton-on-Ouse
The Conservative Party Chairman has offered to work with Andy Burnham to deport asylum seekers to a “safe third country” instead of turning a North Yorkshire military base into a migrant camp.
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Bradford house prices revealed: Where values have risen and fallen most
HOUSE prices have surged by 44 per cent in one area of Bradford, according to a new report.
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Top York burger restaurant announces opening date of new city centre location
The much-loved burger bar and restaurant Sloppy's Bar and Kitchen is set to open in Castlegate on Friday.
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'Self-centred deceitful' company boss guilty of causing death of York motorcyclist
A “self-centred, deceitful liar" has been found guilty of causing the death of well-known York motorcyclist and author Nick Gilroy.
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Two North East footpaths to close after burst pipe causes hole - public notice
Redcar and Cleveland Council will temporarily close Footpath No. 2 in Eston and Footpath No. 1 in Redcar from 24 August after a burst pipe caused a…
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Ryanair passengers issued warning about checking in or risk paying fine
Ryanair will charge you if you do not check in online before arriving at the airport.
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OpenAI slows down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns
OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI platform Hugging Face.
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Man Utd: How Michael Carrick's side are shaping up for Premier League season
As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
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Campaign launched as four in 10 in North East unaware choking can kill within minutes
St John Ambulance has launched its Save a Life September campaign after research found nearly four in 10 people in the North East do not realise…
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Upset as County Durham store that has served the town for 100 years announces closure
A beloved Seaham family business is set to close its doors after more than 100 years serving the town.
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Crews called to fire on York street
Firefighters were called to a fire in York yesterday evening (Tuesday). They went to the incident, in an undisclosed location in the city, at 5.16pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Acomb crew attended a...
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Shaun the Storm? Sheep could lend his name to weather event as Met Office opens vote
The public is being asked to choose between Shaun and his cousin Timmy the lamb
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North East town being transformed by murals from world-class street artists
The first of several new murals planned for a North East town centre has been unveiled as part of a major effort to revitalise the area through…
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Polestar 3 review: 680hp electric SUV packs a punch with blistering pace and poise
The Polestar 3 feels blisteringly quick – so much so that my mother-in-law let out a little gasp when the road conditions allowed me to give the…
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£5m North East council depot revamp completed to boost services
South Tyneside Council has completed a £5 million redevelopment of its Middlefields Depot, transforming the 60,000-square-metre site into a modern…
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County Durham pervert was caught with extreme porn involving animals on Xbox
A man who “buried his head in the sand”, when facing a trial for possessing child abuse images, has had his “one chance” to avoid an…
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Veterans enjoy fishing and friendship at Durham Freemasons event
Durham Freemasons hosted their annual Veterans Fishing Day at Aldin Grange Fishery in Bearpark, bringing together veterans from across County Durham…
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Dog bus to launch in Darlington after going from strength to strength
A bus service exclusively for dogs is set to launch in Darlington.
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First look at upgraded walking and cycling route in Bradford district as it opens
A freshly upgraded walking and cycling route in Bingley has officially opened to the public.
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Queen Camilla opens up on difficulty of keeping King Charles' health a secret
Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the emotional strain of keeping the King’s cancer diagnosis secret.
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Darlington man banned after being caught with cocaine in his system in Northgate
Paul Johnston, 45, of Howick Close, Darlington, has been banned from driving after admitting drug-driving offences on Northgate, Darlington.
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Local youngsters have summer fun with bat and ball
CRICKET is a game associated with summer. Whether it’s watching or playing, in a local club or with a group of friends, people of all ages enjoy…
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Farmland values hold firm across North despite wider market decline
New analysis from Savills shows that farmland values are holding steady in the North of England despite a dip in supply.
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WATCH - eight arrested after £20k taken in nine drugs warrants
Eight people have been arrested and more than one kilo of suspected drug paraphernalia taken in a major police operation across East Yorkshire.
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Dragons' Den star loses £200,000 dispute appeal after King strips MBE
A Dragons' Den spin-off star has lost a contempt appeal in a £200,000 dispute after King Charles III stripped her of an MBE.
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Ricky Gervais reveals the one thing that would make him marry his longtime partner
Earlier this year, Jane Fallon revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer
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Homebuilder Bellway celebrates 80 years in North East
Newcastle-based homebuilider Bellway is celebrating its 80th anniversary of building homes in the North East and across Britain.
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Popular homeware brand to launch new second-hand marketplace in the UK
The Ikea marketplace will allow people to upload photos of their old Ikea items to sell.
