August 2026
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‘We found Ozzy!’ Missing Harrogate dog found after 13-day search
There has been huge relief for the family of missing Harrogate dog Ozzy after the nine-year-old Miniature Schnauzer was found safe following a 13-day search.
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Wildfire in British Columbia harmed 150 structures and forced 20,000 to evacuate
Officials say last week's fast-moving wildfire in western Canada destroyed or damaged about 150 structures, forcing over 20,000 people to evacuate
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Sean Carroll interview: The surprising upsides of living in a reality that repeats for eternity | New Scientist
Having faced the prospect that our minds are random fluctuations in a dead universe, quantum cosmologist Sean Carroll suggests that we may be stuck in an eternally repeating reality
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'They had 5 years to do that': Microsoft is finally banishing the bloat from Windows 11's right-click menu
Microsoft has debloated the right-click menu in a big way, but the cynics still aren't happy.
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Huge delays on Bradford motorway last night - emergency services explain why here
The incident happened on M606 northbound between Junctions 1 and 2 at around 9.25pm on Monday.
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Australia-inspired café and bar in major York street takes step forward
Plans for an Australia and New Zealand-inspired café and bar in a major York street have taken a step forward.
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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
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Minnesota governor signs order to stop any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has suspended state work on proposed mining projects in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet | TechCrunch
The deal will triple the size of Einride's fleet while sweetening the company's sales pitch for its Saga AI software. The Tesla Semis will be available to customers across North America.
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OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach | TechCrunch
The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka: Aston Villa agree deal to sign West Ham defender
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
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Tupac Shakur murder trial: former security officer describes witnessing aftermath of shooting – latest updates
William Heidmeyer recounts hearing ‘three volleys’ of gunfire and seeing one man holding a pistol
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Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians
Fierce fighting between government troops and militias in Somalia's southwestern city of Baidoa has killed dozens, including at least four civilians
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Hegseth’s trip to Iowa sparks speculation he’s eyeing a run for president: report
Vulnerable Republicans call in the cavalry, but Trump’s ‘War’ chief is reportedly eyeing his own political future
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Salmonella outbreak: Yorkshire among worst-hit areas amid fears over imported eggs
Salmonella outbreak may be linked to imported eggs, say health officials by Ella Pickover, Press Association Health Correspondent.
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Farming Minister 'feels faint' in Lake District meat processing plant
Stephen Morgan felt ill when stepping into a food processing plant’s meat storage facility in the Lake District.
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WATCH: Dangerous drivers in Yorkshire caught by police using drone technology
Officers in North Yorkshire have used drones to catch dangerous drivers on a stretch of road in Selby.
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A170 Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire to shut for essential repairs
The famously steep route will be shut to allow for maintenance and drainage work to take place.
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US sanctions international criminal court president and prosecutor
Marco Rubio targets ICC’s Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israeli war crimes in Gaza
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Death and alleged torture of man in detention sparks protests in Syria
Picture showing White Helmets volunteer unconscious and with bruises on his body went viral
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Watchdog calls for US import ban as forced labor persists in Dominican sugarcane fields
A human rights group says that forced labor persists on massive sugarcane plantations across the Dominican Republic
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Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
A player development instructor for the San Diego Padres has been detained by U.S. immigration officials
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Close Trump aide Natalie Harp lives up to her nickname with telling one-word sign-off
Trump’s allies who are hoping to get a message in front of the president will send it to Natalie Harp to print out, according to a new report
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Popular York city centre retailer to close later this month
York’s HMV store is to close on August 31, but store bosses say it will return with a new look in October.
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Harrogate is first NHS Trust in England to launch new AI technology for breast cancer patients
Harrogate has become the first NHS Trust to introduce new AI technology which will help breast cancer patients get faster diagnosis and treatment.
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The Bradford allotment project helping support mental health recovery
NATURE, creativity and community are helping support mental health recovery thanks to a partnership with an NHS trust.
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Update on woman taken to hospital with head injuries after city centre 'assault'
A woman is recovering from her injuries and police investigations are continuing following an alleged assault in York city centre.
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Ancient Roman bridge in the Tiber river exposed due to drought
The Tiber is at a historic low, and near Castel Sant’Angelo, the pillars of what was once a Neronian bridge, dating from the early centuries AD, have re-emerged. #EuropeNews
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Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
Migration minister asked how he intends to stop deportations of people ‘who had lived in Sweden for decades’
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer team explains why the game is set in the Outer Rim to distance it 'from all the bigger stakes' of the films
Star Wars: Galactic Racer draws on the whole film series.
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Millions of stolen records allegedly dumped online by mystery "Hatman" hacker — McDonalds, Vodafone and more see Microsoft Azure records stolen
Some companies argue the data is years old
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Wetherspoons bans customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speaker
Wetherspoons pubs across the Bradford district have banned customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speaker.
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Crash causes major delays on M62 near Bradford
A crash has blocked part of the M62.
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Rodri joins Barcelona from Man City in £65m deal
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
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Three new Flying Scotsman mainline trips announced including York to Scarborough date
The Flying Scotsman will travel from York to Scarborough in September and October.
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Comcast adds motion sensing to millions of its newer routers, with a privacy catch | TechCrunch
A new feature added to Comcast's newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.
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Premier League chief Richard Masters says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup plan
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has "pressed the self-destruct button" by delivering "a self-inflicted wound".
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Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide
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Lindsay Clancy ‘was begging for help’ before triple murder: former mother-in-law
Susan Clancy’s testimony echoed emotional accounts the day before from Lindsay’s mother and sister
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Trump won’t help disgraced Florida congressman as he heads into primary battle
Cory Mills faces serious charges. With Trump’s support, he might survive. He doesn’t have it, Eric Garcia writes ahead of Florida’s big night
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Owner's dog fatally bit man after ‘right of way altercation', Bradford court told
A man has appeared in court accused of manslaughter after his dog fatally bit a man on a footpath in an argument about a right of way.
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Anger as Bradford grooming gang member set to be freed seven-and-a-half years early
A Bradford woman has spoken of her anger and disappointment after learning one of the men convicted of abusing her as a child is set to be released…
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My Favorite Garmin Watch Is Back at Its Lowest Price Ever
The Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED is $250 off, plus I found deals on Garmin Vivoactive 5 and Forerunner 265.
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St Pancras station briefly evacuated amid controlled explosion of car
Eurostar services are continuing to operate as normal. Police have since declared the incident as non-suspicious. #EuropeNews
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Four people in difficulty in sea off Sussex coast
A large emergency services response is at the scene
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How to watch The Great ADHD Myth? online – it's FREE
Psychiatrist Max Pemberton takes on conventional thinking on ADHD in this incendiary Channel 4 documentary – here's how to watch it
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Ilkley Pride hosts year-round socials and invites you to join
Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is inviting the LGBTQ+ community and allies to join a series of inclusive social events.
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Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan
Disney superfan Toni Kulusich has been accused of stalking her favorite character, sparking discourse about boundaries with park actors. She tells WIRED the backlash is unfair.
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Earl Spencer to publish story of sister Princess Diana
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister is due to be released in the UK next month, nearly 30 years after she died.
