August 2026
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CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit
Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chief
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BBC fights Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over VPN jurisdiction limits
The British broadcaster warns that allowing unauthorized VPN streams to establish legal jurisdiction could upend international law for foreign media companies
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Drug dealing Bradford dad said heroin and crack cash was proceeds of perfume sales
A Bradford-based drug dealer who sold heroin and crack has been locked up after being caught in a police county lines drug operation.
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Brexit skills crisis puts Burnham’s council house building pledge under threat
Exclusive: A lack of skilled workers and the impact of millions not being able to work here since Brexit means more than 200,000 EU workers have left the industry
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Struggling households could get further help with energy bills
Ofgem will announce the upcoming price cap for typical gas and electricity usage for the October to December period
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Melrose soars and stocks climb as oil price cools
The FTSE 100 Index closed up 31.84 points at 10,886.16.
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Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud at Death Valley National Park
His travel companion called for help after reaching National Park Service rangers but it was too late
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International marksman Geoffrey Crossland had explosive chemicals in secret bunker
A paedophile and international gun marksman had kilos of chemicals and other items capable of being turned into improvised explosive devices, York…
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The unique human body part that evolution cannot explain
The human chin has long been fertile ground for arguments between scientists over its purpose
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Is Philips Hue about to do the unthinkable? It looks like it's about to launch a way to integrate Nanoleaf's awesome light panels to the Hue app
A new Philips Hue module could let you connect your Nanoleaf lights to the Hue app.
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Mike Lindell vowed to challenge his election loss - but missed the recount deadline
Mike Lindell, endorsed by Donald Trump, lost the Minnesota gubernatorial GOP primary to Lisa Demuth by about 45,000 votes
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I regret to inform budget audiophiles that there's a new affordable tube amp from an actually good hi-fi company — sorry to my current setup, but this is too hard to resist
Fiio's EA13 is a tube amplifier that's surprisingly affordable
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Badenoch plotted to remove Sunak as PM months before election, book claims
Anthony Seldon’s book alleges Badenoch asked fellow Tory ministers ‘if anyone was interested in changing the captain’
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Two burglary suspects arrested after two-hour large-scale countryside search
Two suspected burglars have been arrested after police spent almost two hours searching a vast area of countryside in North Yorkshire.
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America’s 40 trillion dollar debt crisis threatens global economic stability
US national debt has passed a record US$40 trillion. This milestone is a major warning sign
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US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
Exclusive: internal correspondence reveals USCIS anti-fraud officers shifted on to two ‘high-priority’ initiatives
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Person 'sets fire' to fence outside home in North Yorkshire before fleeing
North Yorkshire Police is investigating an alleged arson outside a home in North Yorkshire.
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CPUs
CPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Rohingya refugees rally in Bangladesh camps to demand safe return to Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a rally Tuesday to demand safe return to Myanmar
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Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada struck back at the United States with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment
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Kennedy Center says it’s falling apart without Trump. New docs tell a different story
The venue argues that donors will ‘flee’ and contributions will ‘dry up’ without Trump — but budget docs appear to show the opposite
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Archie Gray becomes youngest-ever Tottenham captain
Harrogate footballer Archie Gray became the youngest player ever to captain Tottenham Hotspur in a competitive fixture at the weekend.
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Apple debuts its 'most powerful chip ever' in M5 Ultra and M6 | TechCrunch
Apple unveils these new processors alongside an updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio.
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Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to throw out trafficking convictions
In anything, Maxwell’s latest ‘meritless’ attempt to escape her sentence only further ‘incriminates her,’ judge says
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Fire crews called out to two incidents in Scarborough
Fire crews were called out to two incidents in Scarborough on Monday.
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Swimmer dies after being rescued from sea at popular UK beach
Emergency services pulled the swimmer from the water
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British man charged for airport theft after returning to terminal years later
A $350 (£202) denim jacket went missing from a mannequin at Jewel Changi
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Why Bradford church grounds were cordoned off today - full police statement here
Police have issued a statement on why they cordoned off the grounds of a Bradford church.
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Key road through York city centre closed for construction works
Rougier Street is shut until 6pm on Wednesday, August 26, with the positioning of machinery and equipment in the centre of the road.
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Ohio principal ousted after allowing homeless student to keep taking classes
Landerius Hayes not only graduated high school, but was adopted by Burnside and his wife, Angel
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Veterans’ fundraiser draws Bruce Springsteen, Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
Stand Up for Heroes will celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall in New York City with a performance by Bruce Springsteen and jokes by Hasan Minhaj and Jon Stewart
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Tributes continue to pour in for 'hero' police officers who were killed in A66 crash
Tributes continue to pour in for the two "hero" police officers whose lives were cut short after a horror crash on the A66.
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Darlington Poundland store shutting in weeks forcing shoppers to travel extra 10 mins
Poundland has confirmed its Darlington North Road branch will close next month after the retailer was unable to agree new lease terms with its…
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Passenger disruption expected as rail bridge in Yorkshire undergoes £800,000 upgrade
Brotherton Bridge, near Knottingley has carried trains across the River Aire since the mid-19th century and will undergo essential engineering work…
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Crew called to North Yorkshire property following reports of smoke
A crew was called to a North Yorkshire property yesterday evening (Monday) following reports of a smell of smoke.
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VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Oliver Blume faces workforce at German HQ as carmaker struggles against Chinese competition and US tariffs
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More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital
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New County Durham Farmfoods store next to McDonald's could open before end of year
A new County Durham Farmfoods is on track to open before the end of the year, the company has said, as construction work gathers pace at the…
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Bin bags 'ripped apart and fly-infested' after weeks of missed collections in York
Bin bags left uncollected for weeks in a York neighbourhood have been ripped open by animals and infested with flies, a resident has said.
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One dead after fatal stabbing at council headquarters in Wembley
Emergency services were called to Brent Civic Centre on Tuesday afternoon
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The meaning behind dragonflies as rare swarms spotted in California
This year’s large numbers are due to the warm monsoon storms
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Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 chair price cut for Labor Day & back-to-school
We called the Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic office chair 'robust' and 'comfortable', with adaptive lumbar support, a 135-degree recline and 8D armrests.
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Passenger disruption expected as rail bridge in Yorkshire undergoes £800,000 upgrade
Brotherton Bridge, near Knottingley has carried trains across the River Aire since the mid-19th century and will undergo essential engineering work…
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Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years
Both deceased individuals - who are not being identified by the state - were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County
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American Revolution brought to life for 600 visitors at North Yorkshire stately hall
Revolutionary history came to life in North Yorkshire as visitors stepped back in time to explore the events that shaped the birth of the United…
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'Dangerous duo' admit attack that left man and woman with serious head injuries
Two people have pleaded guilty to attacking a man and woman with weapons outside a Hull home, leaving both victims with serious head injuries.
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“There was no ‘pregnancy glow’ – I didn’t know neurodivergent motherhood could feel so different” | Harrogate Informer
A neurodivergent mum from Harrogate who spent nine months feeling trapped and overwhelmed inside her changing body, terrified for her unborn baby and
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Man Utd transfer news: Will Michael Carrick's side buy a left-back before transfer window closes?
After spending £155m on three midfielders, now Manchester United must decide whether to try to buy a left-back
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London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Drivers concerned that bus operator’s offer to retrofit cabs on 730 buses will not be complete by next summer
