August 2026
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Shares in Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree soar in Shanghai trading debut
Shares of Unitree, one of China's largest humanoid robot makers, have soared as much as 629% in its public stock trading debut in Shanghai
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Pub-goers could win £1,000 just for watching Sunday football at their local
PUB-GOERS are in with a chance to bag £1,000 just for enjoying the Sunday match at their local.
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New member of Harrogate company's team 'will bring in-depth experience'
A Senior Associate has been welcomed to the team at a leading Harrogate law firm.
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Soaring energy prices see inflation rise to highest level since March
The rise in energy bills has driven a sharp increase in inflation, moving further away from the Bank of England’s target
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Trump announces pause on 50% tariffs for Canada after reaching ‘a DEAL’
The 50 per cent tariffs were due to go into effect overnight
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Healthcare marketing firm expands with move to North East hub
A specialist communications agency providing marketing support to some of Europe’s leading healthcare and pharmaceutical brands has opened a new…
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In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are an unmissable facet of Israeli life
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Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
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York poet blends humour and honesty in book about breast cancer
Poet Dr Rose Drew has turned her cancer diagnosis into a 'candid' book that blends humour, honesty, and a call for awareness.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East, including the A1(M), A66,…
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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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Bradford gel nail users told ‘no reason to panic’ after new safety rules
BRADFORDIANS have been warned that new product safety regulations have prompted changes across salons and beauty brands.
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Mayor welcomes new powers to crackdown on rogue retailers to improve high streets
The ‘unchecked spread’ of vape shops, betting shops and rogue businesses is set to be tackled by new government powers announced by the Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Inside flat for sale in one of York’s most well-known (but controversial) buildings
A flat inside one of York’s most talked-about buildings, Stonebow House, has gone up for sale - for £550,000.
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Why free all day bus travel for disabled passengers is to be welcomed
Public transport is not just about getting people from one place to another. A reliable network can transform towns, cities and villages. It can boost productivity and help deliver economic growth, connecting people to opportunities.
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Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March
The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from a 15-month low of 2.6% in June.
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High street bank gives you £100 in grocery vouchers simply for opening new account
Customers who open an Edge account with Santander can get a voucher to spend at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda or Waitrose – but there are some hoops to jump through first
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Australia braces for bushfires in almost every state as El Niño strengthens
Dry conditions in the east and heavy fuel loads across central and northern Australia are driving the picture, the council said
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Here’s what the average York person earns now – and how much city wages have gone up
The York jobs market is holding steady and wages are going up, new figures show. There were 93,572 workers on the payroll in the city in July, 30 more than a year ago. Nationally, payrolled employment fell by 0.3%. The median monthly pay...
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Rumored Diablo 4 port, plus two expansions, will reportedly launch on Nintendo Switch 2 days after BlizzCon, leaker says
The long-rumored Nintendo Switch 2 port of Diablo 4 could reportedly launch very soon after BlizzCon 2026.
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Yorkshire Water investing millions to tackle flooding across communities
Yorkshire Water has launched flood protection schemes in Carlton Miniott and Easingwold to tackle long-standing issues.
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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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Bradford owner says sale "will take time" as he admits away day frustration
Bradford (Park Avenue) owner Gareth Roberts is fully committed to the club after putting it up for sale, admitting "the process will take some…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid Putin fears
The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said
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York man caught with suitcase containing up to £408,000 of illegal drugs
A York man tried to smuggle drugs worth up to £408,000 into the UK, the city’s magistrates heard. Samson Wildwood, 40, was caught by a routine…
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Decision to strip licence from Bradford shops that sold illegal goods goes to appeal
The owner of two city centre businesses that were stripped of their licence to sell alcohol will appeal the “disproportionate” decision in court.
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York named Britain's best destination for a dog-friendly day out
York has been named Britain's best destination for a dog-friendly day out after new research from Tails.com.
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Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms
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Texas teen convicted in fatal stabbing at track meet seeks a new trial and judge
The case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a high school meet in suburban Dallas is back in court this week
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'Dangerous' knife-wielding man threatened to kill housemate
A knife-wielding drunk who threatened to kill a housemate has avoided jail.
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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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Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation
Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations
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York prepares for a royal visit
It’s a royal day for our city today (Tuesday). The Queen is due at York Racecourse as the Ebor Festival gets underway. During this year’s visit Camilla, a keen follower of racing, is expected to meet representatives of the racecourse’s...
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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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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around York this week
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in York, according to petrolprices.com.
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John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal
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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
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Camilla found it ‘difficult’ keeping king’s cancer diagnosis private before announcement
In video celebrating Maggie’s cancer charity, queen recalls ‘longing to let it out’ on visit to centre in 2024
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'You are remarkable people' - Cancer survivor gives back to BRI for saving his life
A Bradford cancer survivor has donated a painting to the hospital that helped save his life.
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Erin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice
Allowing jurors to stay in same hotel as police and prosecution denied Patterson a fair trial, lawyers tell Victorian court of appeal
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Piemaker 'blown away' by first day of trading at new shop
Popular Pocklington piemaker Dan Leaver says he is ‘blown away’ by the first day of trading at his new pie shop.
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US-South Korea war games cut short after Washington request, Seoul says
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
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Witness gets combative in Tupac trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'
The witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
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York poet blends humour and honesty in book about breast cancer
Poet Dr Rose Drew has turned her cancer diagnosis into a 'candid' book that blends humour, honesty, and a call for awareness.
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Just after debuting its Insulin Resistance Trends feature on the Pixel Watch, Google's gone one step further — and invented a body fat-scanning feature using a smartphone camera
The feature will build on its Insulin Resistance Trends tool
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First Nations MP resigns from NT parliament, accusing government of passing laws which are ‘dehumanising, oppressing and destroying’ Indigenous people
Yolngu independent Yiŋiya Guyula accused the CLP of ‘contributing to the breakdown of our culture and people, in what is becoming a slow genocide’
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Mesmerizing jellyfish take center stage at 1st US museum dedicated solely to the floating predators
Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks
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Lala strengthens into a hurricane while moving west away from Hawaii
A storm system moving west away from Hawaii has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane
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Planning applications withdrawn after £32.9 million Bradford leisure centre scrapped
Planning applications relating to the recently-scrapped Squire Lane Leisure Centre have been withdrawn by Bradford Council.
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Tim Montgomerie: Suspended Reform UK member vows to fight to remain in party
Tim Montgomerie says his appeal will be a test of whether the party can tolerate free speech.
