August 2026
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Darlington counting the cost as children's care plans continue to rise
The cost of placing children in external residential care is increasing as Darlington faces growing demand for specialist placements, a council…
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‘No wonder people are turning to it’: China is cracking down on AI companions, but a therapist says banning them could make the loneliness problem worse
China wants to stop people becoming emotionally dependent on AI
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To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
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Over 8,000 in Kent affected by South East Water supply disruption
South East Water says its teams are exhausted as it tries to restore water to areas in Kent.
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US school vaccination rates inch down yet again and exemptions reach record high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high
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Russian websites could soon be easy pickings for hackers as security certificates expire — banks, emails, and government systems all potentially at risk
A sanction-enforced certificate revocation
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Power on... Marvel's new 'X-Men' movie cast reveal at D23 Expo 2026 — and why it's time for you and I to stop believing every single MCU rumor we read about
With the official cast reveal for its new X-Men movie, Marvel exposed the legitimacy of numerous self-proclaimed insiders.
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Tens of thousands pay tribute to Jason Arday at Trafalgar Square vigil
MPs, friends and campaigners gathered to remember former Cambridge professor after his death on Friday
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Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
New voting rules in New Hampshire are changing how students and residents prove their identity
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County Durham man released on bail after arrest over allegations including rape
A Chester-le-Street man arrested for a string of serious offences including rape, child neglect, and possession of a firearm has been released on…
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Most Britons don’t know how to stop someone choking to death, poll finds
Around 300 people die in England every year due to a choking incident, St John Ambulance said
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Deer put down after leaving elderly man with chest injuries in London park
A man had been injured by a stag at the weekend after the animal approached his picnic group looking for food, a Royal Parks spokesperson said
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Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial. Defense now gets its turn calling witnesses
Prosecutors have finished presenting their case in the emotionally charged trial of Lindsay Clancy
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Pippa Middleton and husband told to dig up ‘unsightly’ car park
The couple had sought retrospective planning permission in February despite building the site in 2025
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Two people taken to hospital after three-car crash closes part of A1
A section of the A1 near Felton has been closed following a three-vehicle collision. Two people were taken to hospital as emergency services…
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Emergency services rescue person from concrete tank in North Yorkshire village
Firefighters were called to a North Yorkshire village today to rescue a person trapped inside a concrete tank.
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Jeremy Clarkson gives update on future he finds 'too difficult'
Jeremy Clarkson has given an update on the future of fuel as he admits: "It's too difficult".
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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.
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Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter
The couple's third child was born earlier this month at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal, weighing 6lb 9oz.
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US gas prices reach highest ever recorded for August amid stalled talks with Iran
Energy prices have been high since the US-Israel war with Iran began and the strait of Hormuz was blocked
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Reform deputy branded ‘out of touch’ after telling people to ‘enjoy’ climate change
‘If it means that English wine and sparkling wine gets better and better, fantastic,’ says Reform UK deputy leader
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CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman accused of sexual harassment in new lawsuit
The lawsuit filed by a former ABC field producer details claims that the journalist made inappropriate sexual comments and rated a female colleague’s appearance on assignment
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Why women with ADHD feel overwhelmingly 'controlled' by their hormones | New Scientist
People with ADHD are unusually sensitive to hormone shifts. Psychiatrists have started to pay attention, creating strategies to address the intense emotions and cognitive challenges caused by these changes
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Two arrested as Range Rover ploughs into North East home
A Range Rover was driven into a house.
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Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month
Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. Find out who qualifies and how to act.
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Japan dominates digital nomad ranking as Spain makes top ten
Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya all make the global top ten, while Barcelona and Madrid are the only European cities to feature in the ranking. #Destinations
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Woman taken to hospital and three arrests after York city centre 'assault'
A woman has been taken to hospital and three people have been arrested after an 'assault' in a busy York city centre street.
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Top album releases linked to rise in fatal crashes as ‘distracted’ drivers access music
Harvard study finds traffic fatalities increase by 15% on release dates compared with similar days either side
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A1 crash LIVE - Road blocked both ways as emergency services on scene - updates
The A1 is blocked both ways between the Felton turnoff and Swarland turnoff in Northumberland due to a crash.
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Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month
Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. Find out who qualifies and how to act.
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'The bigger picture now points to a worrying price trend': the RAM crisis is getting even worse, as SSD pricing woes are predicted to last until 2030
Expect the worst for RAM and SSD costs — latest DDR5 pricing and a storage exec's prediction are bleak.
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Amanda Owen, The Yorkshire Shepherdess, set to visit York
The Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen, is set to visit York next month for the city's largest dog show.
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York store transformation decided amid uncertainty over future
The transformation of a York store has been given the go ahead following uncertainty over its future.
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Alibaba is selling its gaming studio for at least $1.5 billion to help fund AI buildout, mirroring Micron's exit from consumer business — dumps entire stake in Lingxi Games, which made 'Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition'
Alibaba expects over $2 billion from offloading Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital.
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Greatest Rivalry tour: New Zealand in South Africa is rugby's next chapter
Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?
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Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan
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Hayden Panettiere: A look back at the ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ star’s career in photos
A look at the career of Hayden Panettiere, who began acting as a child and rose to fame as the superpowered cheerleader Claire Bennet in “Heroes.” Panettiere died Sunday at 36.
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Father and son make amazing prehistoric shark discovery during Jersey Shore vacation
Megalodons went extinct approximately 3.58 million years ago
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Batman would have a field day at this under-seige National Park
One even got caught in a woman’s hair last weekend, says the National Park Service
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Historic North York Moors agricultural show draws thousands of people
A HISTORIC agricultural show drew record crowds and entries as it returns for its 155th year.
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3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic
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British Muslim student with valid visa refused entry to US after 23-hour detention
Laith Alani, who had booked week-long trip to visit theme parks and family, believes US border force profiled him on arrival in Orlando
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AI is changing security testing, but not all vulnerabilities are created equal
AI accelerates security testing, but hardware vulnerabilities still demand specialist expertise
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The internet is becoming more stressful and unlikeable — with AI slop and data leaks to blame
People are being driven away from the internet because it is no longer enjoyable to use
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Can Trump’s peace plan for Gaza be saved? – The Latest
Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a diplomatic mission in the Middle East to meet Hamas officials and the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, in an attempt to salvage a ceasefire in Gaza. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to global editor Devika Bhat
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John Oliver destroys Hegseth over military’s ‘floating nightmare’ USS Lincoln
The defense secretary claims conditions on the aircraft carrier have been ‘completely misrepresented’
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PC Building
Advice on PC building and the best PC builds around, from the expert team at Tom's Hardware.
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'High end' pub to take over 150-year-old boozer after dramatic makeover wows punters
The Court, a new high-end pub in Durham, will open on August 28, offering drinks, refined pub classics and Sunday roasts in the former Court Inn…
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European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action, warning of ‘catastrophic’ harvests due to continent-wide drought
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'We believe mass surveillance has no place in a free society': Flock protestors build free tool that reveals when you’ve been searched for on its system and why
This comprehensive website lets you search for your registration and to see why your vehicle was looked up.
