August 2026
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Person taken to York Hospital after falling from motorbike in North Yorkshire
A passenger who fell from the back of a motorcycle in Malton has been taken to York Hospital.
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Young Harrogate gymnast selected for GB Development Squad
A 13-year-old Harrogate gymnast has been selected for the GB Development Squad after rising through the ranks from preschool classes.
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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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America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity generation to avoid shutoffs
PJM's FERC filing would curtail large loads built after June 2027 that don't secure their own generation.
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‘She never forgot where she came from’: Bonnie Tyler mourners turn out for Swansea service
Many in the crowd watching on screen outside minster have stories of meeting or knowing singer, who died in July
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Labour MP suspended after questions over Covid bounceback loan
He attempted to wind up one of his businesses before settling one of two bounceback loans he took out, reports suggest
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Trump brings back misspelled insult to attack Fox News host over White House ballroom
President Trump used a phonetic spelling to insult the Fox News host for not using more updated footage of the White House ballroom construction
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How technology is changing marine engineering
Data science, software engineering and AI will drive energy's future
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LIVE - police cordon off area after 'assault' in York city centre
Several police vehicles and an ambulance crew are stationed outside Co-op in The Stonebow. A woman is thought to have been injured in the incident.…
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Nearly a quarter of Republicans say they are poorer in Trump’s second term
Most voters say they are worse off after a year and a half of Trump
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County Durham cricket club overnight burglary sparks police investigation
An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.
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Thinking of buying a budget GPU? I’d act fast — new price rise rumors suggest entry-level GPUs could ‘face even more severe shortages'
Graphics card maker warns that GPUs are due 'substantial' price hikes, and I'd buy now rather than wait.
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 includes Shania Twain and Chris Pine
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 23-29 include “Nope” actor Keke Palmer, “Wonder Woman” actor Chris Pine and “Selma” director Ava DuVernay
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Warning to parents over viral 'toxic' squishy toys that kids are heating in microwave
Parents across the North East are being warned about recalled dumpling squishy toys with dangerous chemicals and a viral trend that has left some…
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Darlington man caught with 20kg of cannabis on Bangkok flight given 'last chance'
A man spared jail for trying to smuggle drugs into the UK on a flight from Bangkok almost landed himself behind bars due to his poor response to a…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 17th, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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The discounted MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip is the one I recommend for creative pros
Apple hiked prices on its laptops and tablets, but the 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro combines an 18-core CPU, 24GB memory and 1TB SSD and a big discount.
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Gears of War creator says it's 'not cool to like something' anymore and that gamers' 'minds are made up before the title even ships'
The creator of Gears of War has taken to social media to post about the negative culture surrounding new live-service games.
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Former Knaresborough mayor skydives for local charity
Former Knaresborough mayor Helen Westmancoat has completed another charity skydive to raise money for a local community hub.
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Proton VPN usage spikes in Oman amid suspected TikTok block
The Omani government has remained silent, but a 600% surge in privacy tool registrations tells a story of stealth censorship
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'Finding the monk’s testimony was a wonderful moment and I was hooked': Novel explores biggest rebellion of the Tudor period
A new novel explores the biggest rebellion of Tudor times. Grame Hammond reports.
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Mixed reaction as new discount store takes over former River Island in Hartlepool
One Beyond has opened at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in Hartlepool, taking over the former River Island unit and prompting a mixed response…
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How to watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S18 online from anywhere
How to watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S18, as Dee and Dennis go back to school, Mac meets his match, Charlie takes up luting and Frank gets cold feet.
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Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion
Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected
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I gave ChatGPT 10 years of Google Drive clutter — it found things I’d completely forgotten about
ChatGPT can now search an entire Google Drive folder for the files, ideas and unfinished projects you’ve forgotten about
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Russia jails opposition politician for 11 years over Ukraine war criticism
Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Monday
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Three-year-old girl suffered serious head injuries in York city centre incident
A three-year-old girl suffered serious head injuries and remains in hospital after an accident involving a VW Golf in York city centre.
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Could Richard Hammond be banned after speeding conviction?
A FORMER Top Gear host who went to school in North Yorkshire has spoken out on his speeding conviction and court fine.
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Video. Dogs receive holy water blessing in Bolivia ceremony
Video. Dogs and owners attend a Saint Roch Mass in La Paz, Bolivia, where pets receive blessings and worshippers honour animals that have died.
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Michael Marra and Joe Fagan to contest Scottish Labour leadership
Anas Sarwar triggered the contest last month after he announced his intention to stand down to join Andy Burnham's government.
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Billy Caldwell: How the boy who changed medicinal cannabis laws is thriving
Billy Caldwell from Castlederg in County Tyrone has a severe form of epilepsy, which at one point had him suffering hundreds of "life-threatening" seizures a day.
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Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East
Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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Expert shares hack to keep mould out of wardrobes using 2 household items
You can use uncooked rice in your wardrobe to keep mould from growing and ruining your clothes.
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You don't need a super-expensive Apple Watch Ultra to make the most of working out — here's 5 ways I use a cheap fitness tracker to level up my gym sessions
Most people can get by just fine with a cheap tracker.
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Japanese repair shop sells GDDR6 VRAM upgrades for $25 per GB during memory crisis — RTX 2080 Ti modded to 22GB for just $282, double the VRAM creates a budget AI powerhouse
Or you can buy pre-modded SKUs for less than $500.
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Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms
From threats to the safety of poll workers to voters who can’t distinguish between odds and results, prediction markets are already scrambling the political process.
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North Yorkshire pub to reopen with new landlord after £490k refurbishment
INVESTMENT of nearly half-a-million pounds is under way at a North Yorkshire pub.
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Average speed cameras to be installed on major road later this year
Average speed cameras are likely to be installed on a major Yorkshire district road later this year.
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Flamborough: RNLI crews rescue dog after cliff fall and kayakers as warning issued
Flamborough RNLI volunteer crews have warned dog owners to keep their pets on leads after a dramatic rescue last weekend.
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Harrogate shoppers can meet TV chef Ainsley Harriott today
TV chef Ainsley Harriott is due to visit a Harrogate supermarket this afternoon as part of a tour of Morrisons stores across the North.
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US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
Italian firefighters report that an American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Mount Etna while hiking in a restricted area
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Double murderer Simon Levy accused of stabbing and trying to strangle prison guard
The 41-year-old has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation
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At least seven people dead from days of storms and record flooding in Indiana
Four-year-old boy, three men and three women among fatalities since storms began on 11 August, officials say
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Yemen risks return to 'full-scale conflict', UN rights chief warns
Earlier this month, the Houthi rebels launched their deadliest attacks in years, killing 58 government troops, according to a military source, mainly in the oil-rich Marib province.
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Royal Mail issues notice to anyone writing addresses by hand to avoid pitfall
Royal Mail has given advice to customers to keep a few things in mind when writing addresses on letters and parcels by hand
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Overdevelopment concerns over Sherburn homes plan
Proposals for 52 new homes in a North Yorkshire village are recommended for approval.
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Desktop UV printers and wild custom builds take over Open Sauce 2026 — $1,700 full-color printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable speeder bike
The weird and wild science fair for grown-ups.
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Large quantity of LEGO reported stolen from North Yorkshire discount store
A large quantity of LEGO is reported to have been stolen from B&M Bargains in Selby.
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Fresh details emerge of new fast food drive-thru opening in York
Fresh details have emerged about a new drive thru fast food restaurant which is set to open in York.
