August 2026
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Up to 170 new homes could be built in village near North Yorkshire town
Bellway Strategic Land put forward outline proposals to North Yorkshire Council on July 27 for the development on a 23-acre site in Brayton, near…
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Dominic Perrottet’s sister-in-law denies lying under oath to protect husband over allegedly illegal donations, Icac hears
Anita Perrottet tells an inquiry hearing that hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to her were for ‘strategic and marketing advice’
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Burnham defends past remarks about Trump after branding US politics ‘poisonous’
Burnham believes he will find ‘common ground’ with Trump despite his previous comments about the US president
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Homes evacuated after emergency services attend incident in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Why inclusive design makes smarter technology for all
Designing technology inclusively to work better for everyone
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Teesside community hub could soon welcome a new doggy day care
Plans to convert a meeting room at the Robert Atkinson Centre in Thornaby into a dog day care facility for up to eight dogs have been approved by…
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Former Harrogate shotgun fanatic spared jail after police find 'arsenal of weapons' in 'underground den'
A 78-year-old shotgun fanatic has been spared jail after police found kilos of components and chemicals capable of being turned into improvised explosive devices at his former home in Harrogate.
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Wanted man identified after alleged assault on police officer in York
The incident took place at around 6.20pm on Saturday, August 22, on Scarcroft Hill, shortly after the conclusion of the Ebor Festival at York…
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Irish couple found dead in hot tub at Spanish holiday villa
The bodies were recovered at a property in Cullera, on the Valencian coast
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PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates
The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and 75mm of rain could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Video Games
Discover more about Video Games with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Tesco meal deal item recalled over possible E.coli contamination
The supermarket has issued a warning for its Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo salad
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Workout patch delivers some of the benefits of exercise with no exertion | New Scientist
Injecting muscle cells beneath the skin of mice led to a patch of self-contracting cells that boosted their muscle mass, bone density and even markers of good brain, immune and liver function
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Council boss retires from £200,000 role as recruitment campaign set to launch
A MAJOR council has announced it will start a recruitment campaign for a new chief executive as the incumbent boss is set to retire.
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Plans for large coastal clifftop house near Filey refused over concerns about safety
Plans to build a large house at a clifftop location on the North Yorkshire coast have been refused over concerns about safety and its impact on neighbours.
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Video. Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Video. Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.
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Ex-chief constable being investigated by IOPC over Israeli fan ban
Craig Guildford, three police officers and a staff member face IOPC investigation.
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A64 closure and train changes set for Leeds Festival weekend as thousands expected
Drivers and rail passengers face disruption between York and Leeds from today as Leeds Festival and engineering works affect travel - what you need…
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UK faces Bank Holiday washout as Met Office forecast revealed
Yellow thunderstorm warnings are in place on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the weekend
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HP Smart Tank with free ink gets a back-to-school deal
HP Smart Tank 6001 offers cartridge-free printing with enough ink for thousands of school assignments and home office documents.
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Palestine Action trials show importance of juries - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Dave Roberts, Morley, Leeds.
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Applied Nutrition hikes outlook after revenues jump 50%
The health and wellness brand now expects annual underlying earnings to jump by 40% to around £43.3 million after sales soared to £160 million.
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Police not ruling out link between A66 crash and fatal house fire killing two people
Police are not ruling out a possible link between a fatal house fire near Middlesbrough and a crash on the A66 less than two miles away that killed…
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Middlesbrough murder investigation as two people die in house fire
Cleveland Police says it "cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime" after the fire near Middlesbrough.
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Murder investigation launched after two die in Middlesbrough house fire
Cleveland police not ruling out links to organised crime, as fire comes amid force’s investigation into fatal A66 crash
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External SSDs
External SSD reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Romanian 'integrity law' will remove liberal party leader from office
Dominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds. #EuropeNews
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Trump touts primary success after Republicans win elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma – live
Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballot
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Maker and STEM
How to make the most of Maker and STEM projects, with expert advice and guidance from the writers at Tom's Hardware.
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James May defends petrolheads after fatal crash
James May has defended social media platforms after a fatal crash reignited debate over online content promoting reckless driving.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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Has police action to tackle anti-social behaviour at this busy bus station worked?
Police are asking people if they think action to tackle anti-social behaviour behaviour at a bus station has worked.
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At least 19 dead and hundreds of tourists missing in Nepal floods
Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
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York motorists face disruption as temporary lights appear on two roads
Drivers are warned of delays as temporary traffic lights are installed on two York roads.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Tesco apologises as 'do not eat' warning issued for popular salad amid recall
The UK supermarket chain has recalled its Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad (215g).
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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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Robber jailed for murder of Sharon Beshenivsky died in prison of natural causes
A man who was found dead in prison less than a year after he was convicted of murdering police officer Sharon Beshenivsky died from natural causes, a coroner has ruled.
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Patient deaths at under-fire NHS trust ‘could be next major health scandal’
Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim patients have been left dying in A&E corridors, others have had their cancer diagnosis delayed, while cuts to appointments in ‘chaotic’ departments mean care is delayed. A dozen staff and former employees tell Rebecca Thomas they are finally speaking out after years of their raised concerns being met with inaction
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'In 5 months, the entry price of the Mac mini has jumped 50%': The M6 Mac mini has moved out of the affordable range — but Apple already has everything it needs to make a genuine budget Mac again
If the MacBook Neo's tech is good enough for a laptop, it's good enough for a cheaper desktop — and we've never needed one more.
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How to pronounce the strange name of this Yorkshire Dales village
Appletreewick has a very confusing name to pronounce that often catches non-locals out.
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Mpox is back – and in new countries. How can this outbreak be contained?
The public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected
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See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists
Aug. 19 - 25, 2026
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Microsoft Paint and Photos apps add invisible watermark to AI-generated content — developer reverse engineers GUID embedding
Server-issued GUID watermark gets applied to all images generated via Paint or Photos AI features, even those that are made locally on Copilot+ PCs.
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Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems
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Inside Israeli policy to ‘justify’ lethal actions in deadly attacks on Gaza civilians
A soldier has revealed how the IDF’s de facto policy of ‘retrospective incrimination’ was used after the August 2025 strike on Nasser hospital that killed an Independent Arabia journalist, reports Bel Trew
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HP and Huawei sign license-sharing agreement on Wi-Fi tech - but won't reveal what they're working on
HP and Huawei to share patents in a multi-year agreement
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Ofgem price cap: how much are my bills set to rise?
Rising energy bills have been branded “difficult” by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after Ofgem raised its price cap by 4 per cent to a three-year high and analysts forecast a further 9 per cent hike from January.
