August 2026
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‘We’re not scroungers – we need it’: PIP claimants slam Reform’s plan to axe benefits
Over half of the UK’s health benefit claimants would be stripped of their payments under the plans announced by Reform UK
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North East-born genius whose bright idea lit up the world before Edison stole show
Today's Object of the Week is a deceptively simple artefact that holds within it the spark of a revolution – a small, unassuming object that…
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VW ID Buzz GTX: this review might not be for you
If you are a motoring aficionado, this review of the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz is probably not for you. Move along. Nothing to see here.
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York city centre flat with panoramic skyline views hits market for £695,000
A sixth-floor flat at Ryedale House, offering panoramic views across York’s historic skyline, has been listed for £695,000.
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How a North East woman found new purpose as cabin crew after tragic loss of husband
Hannah Thomson, 29, from Newcastle, has spoken about rebuilding her life after the death of her husband, finding a new sense of purpose as cabin…
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Ainsley Harriott cooks for families and staff at Martin House hospice
TV chef Ainsley Harriott has helped prepare meals for families and staff during a visit to Martin House Children's Hospice.
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What is it like to be on a warship for months?
Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.
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Veteran who slept in County Durham woods for 15 weeks says housing system is 'broken'
A former soldier who served for more than a decade has said the housing system is “absolutely broken” after he spent 15 weeks sleeping in County…
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Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield
Man to appear in court after 55-year-old man was bitten by dog on footpath and later died in hospital
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Firefighters called to fire at York playground
Firefighters were called to a York playground last night after part of the equipment was set on fire.
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Newcastle transfer news: Club sign Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m
Newcastle United sign defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for around £30m.
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Eight-bedroom Fulford property with beauty salon on sale for £775,000
An eight-bedroom property in Fulford, with apartments and a salon, is up for sale for offers over £775,000.
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CEO who went viral for firing 900 on Zoom before Christmas is now mad he got fired
Vishal Garg, the CEO and founder of Better.com, was let go and replaced by a hedge fund manager who joined the company’s board only a week earlier, according to a report
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How parents can help support their children awaiting their GCSE results - Matt Buttery
This week, many students across Yorkshire will be nervously awaiting their GCSE results. It’s a day many of us remember well, waiting anxiously to see if all that hard work has paid off.
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Here’s what you need to know about how Leeds University can improve financial skills
When people think about finance, they often assume it is the responsibility of accountants, finance directors or specialist teams, writes By Susanne Marchant, Head of Enterprise Programmes, Executive Education, Leeds University Business School
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Coroner's warning after girl, 13, died after being swept from step into North Sea
A 13-year-old girl who drowned after being washed into the sea at Whitley Bay was treated by ambulance staff who struggled to secure her airway.
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Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
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Manslaughter charge after man's dog bite death in Wakefield
Lee Ellis, 55, is charged in connection with the incident which happened in Wakefield on Saturday.
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Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
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UK’s first academic grunge conference to explore music and culture in York
Grunge Included 2026, the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to the genre, will take place at York St John University.
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Durham police chief backs push to challenge 'drug-driving myths'
Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has backed a national campaign aimed at challenging dangerous myths around drug driving and raising…
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Horror shorts by County Durham filmmaker earn global audience
A filmmaker has received international recognition after two of his short films were selected for inclusion on an American streaming platform…
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Ripon pub takes inspiration from Woodstock for new live music festival
Magstock will take place on Bank Holiday Saturday at The Magdalens in Ripon.
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York city centre flat with panoramic skyline views hits market for £695,000
A sixth-floor flat at Ryedale House, offering panoramic views across York’s historic skyline, has been listed for £695,000.
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A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan
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US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods
Tension between Washington and Ottawa is already high, stoked by trade disputes and President Donald Trump's inflammatory comments about making Canada the 51st U.S. state
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Hundreds of guinea pigs fill Massachusetts sanctuary with squeals, purrs and lots of love
Kimie Smothermon runs the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Salisbury, Massachusetts, caring for nearly 400 guinea pigs
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North Yorkshire Cat Centre to celebrate 25th anniversary with open day
The North Yorkshire Cat Centre, part of Cats Protection, is celebrating 25 years of helping cats find new homes.
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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac Shakur murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
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Newly refurbished nursery opens at York Biotech Campus in Sand Hutton
The newly refurbished Little Years Sand Hutton has opened its doors on the York Biotech Campus.
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Dry weather changes the face of York and its landmarks - in pictures
Prolonged dry weather is taking its toll on York and its landmarks with parched grass, low water levels and dusty paths transforming familiar views.
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Harrogate author champions young writers tackling county lines in poetry
Harrogate author and organiser Christina Gabbitas recently announced the winners of a national poetry and lyric-writing competition.
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York Food and Drink Festival reveals new venue and packed 2026 programme
York Food and Drink Festival is back for another year of culinary delights, from September 18 to 27.
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York businesses report booming trade in hot summer - but challenges too
Hospitality businesses across York and North Yorkshire report a boost to trade thanks to our hot summer but also some challenges.
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Asia shares decline as worries about rising oil prices outweigh perks from strong earnings
Asian shares are declining, as rising oil prices and worries about inflation work as a dampener on some markets
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‘York is losing its shine’ – Business owner’s dismay over state of city centre
A York business owner fears that York city centre is “losing its shine” due to an epidemic of anti-social behaviour and a lack of investment. Matt Kaplan, owner of The Cheesecake Guy on Shambles, says incidents of public urinating, begging...
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Podium success for Pickering runners at gruelling Farndale challenge
Pickering Running Club battled a hot and dusty day in the Hardmoors Farndale Half Marathon at the weekend.
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‘I cooked for the Queen Mother aged 12’: James Martin on his Yorkshire childhood
From Castle Howard to TV fame, MAXINE GORDON looks back at the Yorkshire roots of top chef James Martin
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Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombian schools and says she will help rebuild
Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to help rebuild at least 10 schools in a remote region of her home country after a devastating earthquake struck last week, killing hundreds and affecting thousands of educational sites
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Opening statements begin in long-awaited Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane Davis is being accused of planning the fatal 1996 Las Vegas shooting which claimed the life of hip-hop’s rising star Tupac Shakur. Davis was the first to be charged in connection with the murder, after he was indicted in 2023.
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Top economists urge Burnham to sign UK up to UN initiative on global inequality
Open letter signed by 40 academics including Nobel winner Joseph Stiglitz and Kate Pickett, co-author of The Spirit Level
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York healthcare mutual raises nearly £19,000 for cancer charity
York-based Benenden Health has raised £18,741 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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UK’s first academic grunge conference to explore music and culture in York
Grunge Included 2026, the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to the genre, will take place at York St John University.
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A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain
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This school teaches Senegal's brightest girls to push back against patriarchal norms
Senegal's first elite boarding school for girls shows how the largely Muslim West African nation has made progress in girls' education, but challenges remain
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A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei
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Harrogate sisters celebrate second Yorkshire award for lifestyle brand
Harrogate sisters Clare and Lucy Bulmer took home the award for Best Fashion & Interiors at the 2026 Yorkshire Muddy Stilettos Awards.
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York and North Yorkshire residents asked to share views on violent crime
People across York and North Yorkshire are being asked to share their views on violence and community safety in a survey led by Jo Coles.
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Student shot a classmate to death then killed himself at school in southern Philippines, mayor says
Authorities say a high school student carrying two firearms shot to death a fellow student before killing himself in a high school in a university campus in the southern Philippines
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Mangione's state trial postponed indefinitely in double jeopardy claim
Mangione’s attorneys argued that he was being double charged for the same “criminal transaction” pleading for the state case to be tossed out. Mangione pleaded guilty to the stalking and fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
