August 2026
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LIVE - Road closed and traffic diverted after crash on County Durham road
Commercial Street in Low Willington is currently closed and traffic is being diverted after a crash this morning.
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Four County Durham directors take on gruellling 56-mile walk for Marie Curie
Four directors from a heating and renewables company are preparing to take on a gruelling 56-mile charity walk to raise funds for Marie Curie.
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Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road near Bradford - Here's what we know
An exit slip road near Bradford was closed after a shed load of offal was spilled this morning.
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Grade II-listed Yorkshire farmhouse dating back to 1600s set to be restored
Proposals to restore part of a historic Yorkshire farmhouse and convert two barns into new homes have been submitted to planners.
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Epstein accomplice Maxwell loses bid to overturn US conviction
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of supplying underage girls to Epstein, whose ties to powerful business executives, politicians, celebrities and academics have fuelled years of scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire
Spectrum Building leaseholders awaiting payouts after freeholder, Arinium, went bankrupt shortly after 2024 blaze
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Bradford Council-owned site that brings in £9,000 a year sold at auction for £186,000
A plot of Bradford Council owned-land that brings in £9,000 a year in advertising rates has been sold at auction for more than double its guide…
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Britons face highest price cap in three years as energy bills rise 4% from October
Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support
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Inside one of cheapest North East homes with mountains of mail and £10K price tag
A three-bedroom terraced home in County Durham with a £10,000 guide price is heading to auction, offering a major renovation challenge for its next…
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How can AI help stop the next global disease outbreak before it kills millions?
AI can catch the next outbreak before it spreads
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North Yorkshire museum seeks clues after century-old WWI photo found in pub
A NORTH Yorkshire museum is appealing for information after a photo dating back over 110 years was found in a pub.
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Running races need open ear headphones — and you can save up to £35 on my top budget Shokz picks at Amazon right now
Shokz headphones are ideal for runners, and sometimes required during organised races.
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Bradford district insurance firm moves to larger offices amid growth
AN insurance firm has relocated to larger offices as part of its ongoing growth and expansion.
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York opticians urge parents to book children's eye tests before school
Specsavers York and Specsavers Vangarde are encouraging families to book appointments for their children ahead of the new school term.
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Residents told to 'avoid area' as six fire engines called to house blaze
Firefighters have told residents to "avoid the area" after a fleet of fire engines were called to an early morning blaze in Grangetown
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The Government needs to deliver both short and long term economic growth
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has so far restricted his boat to gentle waters but soon he is going to have to sail further out and confront the stormy seas swirling around Britain.
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession
The former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged after a crash involving a Lamborghini on the motorway, police have said
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'There are a lot more things you can hear' — Metro 2039 executive producer says 4A Games' newest game engine allowed the team to rebuild and 'reimagine' the game's audio system
4A Games has confirmed that Metro 2039's audio system has been rebuilt to offer deeper immersion.
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Shoppers told 'do not eat' wraps sold in Sainsbury's and Morrisons due to recall
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, which are sold in UK supermarkets such as Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
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North Yorkshire artist's Richmond exhibition to help protect tropical forests
North Yorkshire-based artist Claire Milner’s solo show, Gardeners of Eden, will be on view at NoonPowell Fine Art in Richmond.
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Durham Freemasons’ grant to support children affected by domestic abuse in Darlington
A Darlington charity that supports women and children fleeing domestic abuse has received a £15,000 grant through Durham Freemasons to help provide…
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Next Atlantic storm to be named Dolly, not connected to Parton's death
Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.
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Your questions sought on upcoming budget and council tax amid challenges facing York
People have been urged to submit their questions about City of York Council's upcoming budget.
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'Unspoilt' beach under 30 minutes away from Durham for perfect family day out
Easington beach is a great place for relaxing and might be worth a visit during the last weeks of summer.
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Yorkshire drinkers among UK’s biggest binge drinkers, research suggests
DRINKERS in Yorkshire and the Humber are more likely to binge drink than the UK average, new research shows.
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'Renovator's dream' six-bed Victoria townhouse to go under the hammer
A Grade II listed York townhouse described as a 'renovator's dream home' is set to go to auction next week.
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Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown
As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crime
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Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’
Lily Tomlin, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Céline Dion and Oprah Winfrey are among those remembering the queen of country after she died aged 80
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Quarter of over-40s ‘unaware of preventable dementia risk factors’, survey finds
Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today
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Student jailed for 10 years after stabbing former friend following fake Rolex dispute
Harper Dennis was found guilty of manslaughter following a two-week trial
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'Metro 2039 goes back to the roots' — The upcoming game's executive producer explains how 4A Games balances the 'spookiness' of claustrophobic metro tunnels and the open zones
Metro 2039 executive producer Jon Bloch has explained how 4A Games has balanced the return of claustrophic metro tunnels and open-world zones.
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North York Moors could get first 'virtual' glamping site
A SET of new remotely managed glamping pods could be built in the North York Moors National Park.
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Rising energy bills ‘difficult’ for people, Andy Burnham says
Ofgem has announced that its price cap will rise by 4% or £60 per year to £1,723 from October 1.
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, watchdog warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Libyan acquitted over involvement in Lockerbie bombing dies aged 70
His former employer, Libyan Airlines, announced his death ‘with deep sorrow and profound grief’
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Now you seafood, now you don’t: $350k worth of oysters vanish without a trace in NSW
About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police say
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Supermarket creates 10,000 work experience roles to help Neets crisis
Andy Burnham commended Sainsbury’s for ‘stepping up’ while his government addresses youth employment crisis
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Thieves target commercial property in York business park
North Yorkshire Police said the burglary took place at 4pm on Friday, August 14 from the hallway of Acorn Commercial Finance in Clifton Moor…
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Baiting of police officers highlights Britain’s law and order problem
Britain needs to face up to the fact that it has a major crime problem. The Police Federation’s comments that young people were “baiting police officers” with dangerous driving is indicative of a wider collapse in law and order.
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'Heavily intoxicated' drinker at Durham bus station fined for breaching order
Jonathan Armstrong, 32, formerly of Stockton, was fined at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court after admitting breaching a criminal behaviour order…
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Iran-US war live: US responds to Iranian video threatening to assassinate Trump’s son
Three-minute video claims Barron Trump is being monitored and that there’s a $10m bounty for his killing
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Record collectors urged to check old vinyl for hidden treasures after £500,000 sale
A BEATLES album once owned by Ringo Starr has become the world’s most valuable vinyl record, selling for more than £500,000.
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How to watch UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2026 for FREE: Live Streams & Schedule
Anna Spielmann and Jerome Gilloux defend their E-MTB titles on Day 1
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Pakistan hospital fire kills 14 newborns, officials say
Poor enforcement of building safety regulations in Pakistan has been blamed for the high death toll in fires.
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Barnsley is already showing the potential of AI as Britain’s first Tech Town - Andrew Western
Six months ago, when we named Barnsley as the UK’s first Tech Town there were some naysayers. People who couldn’t see how, or even why, we’d want to plot Britain’s AI future, in the heart of South Yorkshire.
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New study finds bosses are far more comfortable sharing work documents with AI than their employees — despite the security risks
The C-suite is becoming the Ask-AI-suite
