August 2026
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More women will die if domestic abusers leave prison early, victim’s parents warn
Parents of Michaela Hall, whose partner killed her after he left prison in 2021, say Probation Service cannot cope with mass release
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Sainsbury's pauses London store's AI cameras after man ousted
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter.
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Amy Hunt: British sprint star enters stardom with quadruple gold at European Athletics Championships
Amy Hunt asserts herself as Great Britain's new track sensation after winning an unprecedented four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships.
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The farm shop in County Durham becoming a favourite stop for drivers
Cross Lanes Organic Farm near Barnard Castle has become a popular A66 stop, with visitors praising its café, local produce, butcher’s counter and…
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Grade II listed home at gateway to Yorkshire Dales blends history and modern living
Believed to date from the 1600s, Springfield is a Grade II listed detached home that began life as a traditional cruck house and has been…
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Oliver Bonas 'coming soon' to Teesside Park as fresh sign plans lodged
Plans have been lodged with Stockton Borough Council for the new Oliver Bonas store at Teesside Park, which is "coming soon".
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Controlled burning is needed to keep wildfires at bay - Robbie Moore
This summer has been the hottest on record and there have been significant consequences of this extended period of heat. First among them has been the wildfires we’ve seen breaking out across the length and breadth of Britain.
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York's NRM responds to concerns over long walk as visitors await new entrance
The National Railway Museum says it is working to improve the longer temporary visitor route but has not yet revealed when a new entrance will open
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NHS programme could prevent 100 kidney transplants being rejected each year
In addition to ensuring blood types match, scientists will now align white blood cells as closely as possible
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After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land
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Woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushrooms to return to court
Erin Patterson faces fresh legal battle as prosecutors seek longer sentence
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Rogue hacking AIs have changed the cybersecurity landscape | New Scientist
Attackers with no technical skills can now use AI models to find and exploit loopholes quickly and they can deploy them on a massive scale, raising fears that organisations without large budgets for cyber defence will be much more vulnerable
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Five years on - £130m A19 Testo’s upgrade praised for easing congestion
Five years after its completion, South Tyneside’s £130m A19 Testo’s Junction upgrade is being praised for improving journeys, capacity and…
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SOLD: former private school near York with £5 million price tag
A Grade II estate which was formerly the home of a prestigious private school near York has been sold.
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Fire started deliberately in Yorkshire resort
Crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called to reports of a blaze started deliberately by youths in Scarborough.
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Concerns raised after Travellers spotted camped on York playing fields
Residents have raised their concerns after reports of Travellers having pitched up at a local college playing fields.
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Wildfires rage in France and Greece as Belgium tackles enormous blaze – Europe live
Wildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuations
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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake left 53 dead
The Indonesian Air Force said it was bringing 13 tonnes of emergency aid airlifted in two Hercules transport planes and a Boeing.
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Buy-to-let investors capitalising on soft housing market to drive price reductions, says Hamptons
Buy-to-let investors are capitalising on a cooling housing market, using their chain-free position and cash reserves to push for steep price reductions, according to new analysis from Hamptons using Connells Group data.
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If Britain is to invest intelligently in its own defence we might be wise to start out by ensuring we are better at supplying food - Andy Brown
It is said that the first duty of any government is to look to the defence of the nation. I’m not so sure. I think the first duty is to make sure we get fed. During both World Wars there was huge concern that the population would be starved into submission.
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What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
The Met Office has forecast rain for Darlington and County Durham this week.
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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea
The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.
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Section of M6 closed after collision with traffic disruption expected for hours
The collision involved three heavy goods vehicles and a car
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Family fun at its finest: All the details of the St Leger finale
Doncaster Racecourse is preparing to bring the 250th St Leger Festival to a spectacular close with the return of Sunday Funday, a raceday created with families firmly at its heart.
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Discover how modern window design is responding to Yorkshire's traditional houses
Yorkshire's streets tell the story of its housing and give our county its unique look – but how can more traditional properties benefit from modern windows?
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AstraZeneca ditches lung cancer treatment trial
The FTSE 100 firm stopped a stage volrustomig drug trial a month after halting a trial for a new heart disease treatment.
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Iran live: Trump’s 60-day agreement expires today as $30k bounty on US soldiers
Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory
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Andy Burnham has a lot of work to do in rebuilding trust with farmers
Trust is a priceless commodity in politics and once frittered away it can be hard for a party to bounce back. Labour should know that better than most having spent a decade and a half in the political wilderness before 2024.
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Firework Championships at Newby Hall postponed
The Firework Championships at Newby Hall have been postponed due to the increased risk of fire caused by extremely dry conditions.
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County Durham shopping centre earns international health and wellbeing award
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination in Seaham has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its commitment to health,…
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Nigella Lawson seen with Bake Off co-stars for first time as new series teased
The 66-year-old TV chef is joining the popular Channel 4 baking show as a judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.
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Labor pledges opt-out register for online gambling ads as Pocock calls out shortfalls in government’s bill
The new measure falls short of calls for gambling ads to move to an opt-in model, or for an outright ban
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Public in England and Wales wrongly think most killers are minority ethnic
Research from King’s College London finds that Reform voters’ perceptions were furthest from the truth
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Updated: Crash on York Outer Ring Road cleared
There’s been a second crash on a York main road this morning (Monday). This one is on the A64 York Outer Ring Road. It was on the westbound carriageway betweenGrimston Bar and theFulford Interchange. Crash location Emergency services went...
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'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being.
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SOLD: former private school near York with £5 million price tag
A Grade II estate which was formerly the home of a prestigious private school near York has been sold.
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Kemi Badenoch right to question the Government on defence spending
The deadly war between Ukraine and Russia is a reminder of the potent threat that Britain faces when it comes to defence. Over the past few months there have been several incidents that have questioned the country’s ability to defend itself.
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Growing online business prepares major expansion in the North East
Power Tool World, a long-established Newton Aycliffe business approaching 30 years of trading, is set for a major expansion with the addition of a…
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Historic pub in village near Darlington set to reopen soon under new management
400-year-old Heighington village pub The George and Dragon is set to reopen soon under new management after its landlord repossessed the building.
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Concerns raised after Travellers spotted camped on York playing fields
Residents have raised their concerns after reports of Travellers having pitched up at a local college playing fields.
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Crash blocks A19 near York – Emergency services on scene
A crash is causing problems near York this morning (Monday). It’s on the A19 north of Shipton by Beningbrough, close to the crossroads with Chapman’s Lane and Ambler’s Lane. Emergency services are on the scene. Crash location A YorkMix...
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Dutch Grand Prix in pictures as F1 prepares to say farewell to Zandvoort
A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The latest government data shows that the total number of deaths has reached 2,325
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Major road into York blocked following crash
Emergency services have been called to a crash on a major road into York.
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Housebuilding near train stations to get ‘default yes’ under new planning changes – UK politics live
Thousands more houses could be built near transport hubs including on green belt sites
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'Lanterns' episode 1 makes an incredibly bold storytelling choice that I didn't see coming — and now I've got a wild theory about one of the new HBO Max show's dual timelines
Lanterns' debut episode makes a fearless storytelling decision that'll shock viewers and spark a fierce debate among DC comic book fans.
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Fire started deliberately in Yorkshire resort
Crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called to reports of a blaze started deliberately by youths in Scarborough.
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Securing adoption in the era of shadow AI
Securing AI adoption without sacrificing governance or innovation
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Call for action over ‘collapsing’ road surfaces causing ‘chaos’ in York street
Campaigners are calling for action over “collapsing” road surfaces off Lawrence Street in York which they say are causing “chaos” for…
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What to expect from the weather in Northallerton this week
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and rain for Northallerton this week.
