August 2026
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Beautiful South tribute band to bring classic 90s hits to Leeds
The Very Beautiful South will perform at Leeds Irish Centre, promising a night of nostalgia and classic hits.
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'We are not afraid to call evil evil' — Metro 2039 creative director discusses how the Russia-Ukraine war has impacted the game and its story in which there are 'no gray zones'
4A Games has shared how the events of the Russia-Ukraine war have manifested in its upcoming first-person shooter, Metro 2039.
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'One of the best' Yorkshire Dales walks that passes waterfalls
The Simon's Seat and Valley of Desolation trail is one of the best in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Gatwick profits fall as Iran war sees passenger numbers drop
The West Sussex airport said 19.1 million passengers travelled through the airport over the first half, down 4.7% compared with a year earlier.
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ICE arrests surge to nearly 50,000 in July under Trump crackdown
The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for deportation.
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Councillor speaks out over major roadwork project in York suburb
A councillor has reassured the public after communication issues have caused issues for a major roadworks project in a York suburb.
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Holiday to-do list: drop everything, manage product feeds
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North East town set for road humps, cycle lanes and traffic changes - public notice
Middlesbrough Council has unveiled new traffic restrictions, cycle lanes and traffic-calming measures for central and north Middlesbrough
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 26th, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Major gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in organised crime raid
Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel was arrested on Wednesday at his home in the north of Glasgow.
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York theatre-maker takes relationship awareness show across the Atlantic
Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproofbox CIC and creator of Red Flags, has taken her show to venues across America.
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The next tropical storm developing in the Atlantic will be called Dolly
Storm systems are named by the World Meteorological Organization
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Wheelchair friendly bench installed alongside river by North Yorkshire towns
A new wheelchair friendly bench has been installed by a Ryedale council.
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A night locked inside Jerusalem’s holiest church with clergy and pilgrims
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the spots where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead
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Vertu brings Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor to North Yorkshire town
Vertu Motors has become the first Vertu dealership to represent Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor, launching the partnership at its Vauxhall…
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Harrogate to host major international medical conference
Harrogate Convention Centre has secured a major international medical conference expected to boost the local economy by more than £600,000.
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Road closed off and emergency services at scene of house fire
Birchington Road and Leighton Road in Grangetown is currently closed while officers and emergency services respond to a house fire.
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Dolly Parton's life in pictures over decades-long career after death aged 80
Dolly Parton lived an extraordinary life, with her music reaching millions of people around the world
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Parking shake-up at Teesside hospital with 'narrow spaces' to tackle bay misuse
ANPR cameras could be introduced at Redcar Hospital to tackle parking problems, with concerns raised over drivers misusing bays and drop-off areas.
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Three entrepreneurs invest £1m to transform Durham pub into new destination venue
A trio of North East entrepreneurs have invested £1 million to breathe new life into a historic Durham hospitality venue, with ambitions to create…
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Only a handful of tickets left for new County Durham festival featuring Marti Pellow
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle are set to perform at a new music event launching at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street.
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash on M3 in Hampshire
Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.
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History of Selby's War Memorial Hospital to be explored in upcoming talk
Selby Civic Society will host its next speaker event in September, exploring the history of Selby’s War Memorial Hospital.
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Mamdani says he is powerless to stop New York rally by ‘troubling’ Hindu group
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is scheduled to speak at a Manhattan event
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Housebuilder helping young people explore construction careers in North East
Housebuilder Keepmoat is tackling the construction skills shortage by training the next generation of talent through its Newcastle-based social…
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions
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Smokers more likely to quit by vaping than other alternatives, study finds
Researchers found that vape use led to 61% increased odds in a quit attempt being successful after six months
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Ukraine war live: Kyiv agrees not to strike Russia amid CIA chief’s mysterious visit
Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021
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£35m transformation of North East industrial site to create modern business hub
UK Land Estates will invest millions to transform its 12-acre Seventh Avenue site on Team Valley, Gateshead, with energy-efficient upgrades…
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‘One piece of information can make all the difference’: knife crime campaign launched
MOST people believe young people would stay silent if they knew about someone carrying a knife, in Bradford.
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Fire haze threatens health of millions in Indonesia, ministry warns
Fires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, an area three times the size of the capital Jakarta, the government said last week.
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Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections
The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supporters
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Police violence surges by 40% at UK-France border, charities warn
Charities say that women and children have experienced tear gas and broken bones as police violence rises to clamp down on Channel crossings
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13 roads restrictions including traffic lights in Darlington today - see where
Drivers face 13 sets of road restrictions, including the A68 Woodland Road and Faverdale.
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US Secret Service probes Iranian video threatening Barron Trump
The agency confirmed it was aware of the IRGC-affiliated broadcast on the US president's youngest son, which claimed a $10m bounty and alleged his movements were "fully monitored".
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Raheem Sterling charged over Lamborghini crash and possession of nitrous oxide
Former England player is due to appear in court in September
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Resident backlash after 'genuine concern' over plans for Teesside rugby club
Residents are opposing plans for the new clubhouse and gym - with more than 70 people signing a petition at a meeting held on Sunday, August 23.
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Will you be buying a plug-in solar kit? The tech becomes legal in the UK on August 27 — have you say in our poll
Plug-in solar kits become legal in the UK from August 27, but will you be buying one? Have your say in our poll.
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Why large digital signs have been refused for this Bradford city centre building
Large digital signs on a Bradford city centre building would harm a Conservation Area – planners have decided.
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Camera club's latest work features two bugs, a sunset and a faraway island
Malton and Norton Camera Club members latest work is highlighted in these
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North Yorkshire ranked among UK's best places for access to nature
North Yorkshire has been ranked as one of the best places in the UK for nature access, according to new research from Blacks.
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Government to tell Britons to stock up on tinned food to prepare for extreme weather
A social media campaign will give advice to Britons on how to deal with events such as extreme weather, according to reports
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Lotto winner in West Yorkshire city finally claims 'life-changing' £1 million prize
A Lotto ticket bought in West Yorkshire has turned a player into a millionaire.
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Record numbers of young salmon raise hopes for Ribble recovery
YOUNG salmon are showing signs of recovery in the Ribble catchment after years of decline.
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How Dolly Parton became the one thing most Americans could agree on
The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.
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Video. More than 1,000 volunteers pull historic castle back to its original site in Japan
Video. More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep.
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Chloe Moffat: Dad of woman who took her own life says Treasury failed in its duty of care
Chloe Moffat died last year, after she was told of allegations she had shared sensitive confidential information about colleagues, which she denied.
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Omar Marmoush: Tottenham agree loan for Manchester City forward
Tottenham agree a loan deal to sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.
