August 2026
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European court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist
The European Court of Human Rights has criticized Turkey's courts over the imprisonment of philanthropist Osman Kavala
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Three wanted after 'high value theft' at Darlington M&S Food Hall
Three women are wanted after a 'high value theft' from a Darlington Marks & Spencer store, police said.
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Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson show support for Grand Tour hosts with warning
Jeremy Clarkson of Clarkson's Farm, Richard Hammond, who lived in Ripon in Yorkshire, and James May previously presented The Grand Tour but…
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Monty Don 'heartbroken' after death of beloved dog as Matt Baker leads tributes
Monty Don has shared that his dog Patti has died, saying he is "heartbroken"
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Graeme Dott removed from World Snooker Hall of Fame after child sex abuse conviction
Dott, 49, was convicted on Monday of sexually abusing two primary school age children
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World must rein in autonomous weapons, UN and Red Cross chiefs say
Lethal autonomous weapon systems are generally understood as weapon systems that select targets and apply force without human intervention.
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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED screen available October 15, pre-orders start now — standalone system for $1,299.99, or an AR bundle for $2,499.99
Bundle also includes a Pelican case and a Dbrand Killswitch.
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Meet the new James Bond villain?
This is not the first time that Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has expressed a desire to play a Bond villain... But with her recent comments and her husband currently rumoured to be the frontrunner for the next 007, we need this casting to happen now more than ever. #Cinema
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New Apple AirPods are surprisingly coming soon, says reliable analyst — here are the 5 upgrades I want to see from AirPods 5 to keep them competitive with today's great budget earbuds
A new report suggests that two Apple AirPods 5 model are coming, and both are expected alongside the new iPhones in September.
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RAM
RAM reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Electrical fire in North Yorkshire town - crews from six stations at the scene
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Bedale, Leyburn, Ripon, Thirsk, Harrogate and Northallerton were called to Masham, near…
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Garden centre near York goes on the market for £495,000
Airfield Garden Centre at Fangfoss near York has gone on the market for £495,000.
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First Thing: Supreme court threatens midterms mail-in voting as it backs Trump plan
US president has been obsessed with restricting the ability to vote by mail, despite using it himself
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Experts respond to claims that smear tests use ‘cancer-causing’ chemicals
More than 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in the UK
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Plans for gym and boxing club at former engineering works
A gym and boxing centre could be created at a former engineering works if plans are agreed with the council.
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York Races fashion front-runners through the years - in photos
Hot on the heels of Ebor Festival 2026 at York Racecourse, we look back at some of the eye-catching fashion statements captured over the years.
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Here’s what House of the Dragon can teach you about AI strategy
AI succeeds when legal, compliance, and IT guide its deployment
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Heartbeat star David Lonsdale to unveil new visitor experience at Yorkshire attraction
The World of James Herriot attraction will be opening its new visitor experience, unveiled by Heartbeat star David Lonsdale.
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Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest
Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.
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90,000 forced to flee as raging Reno wildfire tears through neighborhoods
Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno, Nevada
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North Yorkshire’s "biggest road project" opens on A59 after landslip disruptions
A "vital" new road has opened following the completion of the largest highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ending…
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Inquest hears mystery of unidentified man found dead in Gatwick plane landing gear
It is believed the man died from a cardiac arrest
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Former TV news anchor admits to stabbing her 80-year-old mother to death on Halloween
Angelynn Mock, formerly of KTVI Fox 2 in St Louis, thought her elderly mom was “the devil”
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‘Obsessed’ Billie Piper fan jailed for stalking former Doctor Who star
Philip Jerome was sentenced on Tuesday after breaching a stalking prevention order
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Photo stirs memories of Scarborough holidays when a giant tunny was star attraction
'The highlights of my school holidays' - photo stirs memories when a giant tunny was the star attraction of a day trip to Scarborough.
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Road connecting North Yorkshire town to the A64 closed after crash
A road connecting a coastal North Yorkshire town to the A64 has been closed after a crash.
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Florida, hard-hit by Obamacare drop-off, feels the squeeze of rising healthcare costs
Florida chef Elijah Button faces a tough situation after losing his Affordable Care Act health insurance due to a premium hike
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I took the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, and it proved me wrong in so many ways
After testing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 on vacation, I've come to love its passport-shaped form factor.
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Decades-long Linux ownership dispute effectively dead after Xinuos appeal rejected — US Court of Appeals halts the legal wrangling over IBM’s and Red Hat’s use of Project Monterey UNIX code
Xinuos plans to petition for a full‑bench rehearing of its case, but this kind of request has only a 0.03% success rate according to IBM’s lawyers.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tropical Storm Julio forms in the Pacific and isn't threatening land
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Julio has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land
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AI coder gets Doom running on a custom CPU designed by GPT-5.6 Sol — game viewport is overlaid on a pulsing schematic of the CPU in Turing Complete's sandbox environment
Similar feats involving Crysis are probably still a long way off.
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Blocking of empty York live music venue conversion goes to hearing
An appeal against the decision to block plans to convert an empty live music venue in York has gone to a hearing.
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UK weather: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.
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North East piers closed after continuous acts of vandalism rack up £180,000 costs
North and South Piers at the Port of Tyne remain closed after repeated vandalism caused more than £180,000 in damage, security and repair costs.
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New section of key North Yorkshire route opens to traffic today
A new stretch of a major North Yorkshire road has opened to traffic following the largest highways project ever undertaken by the county council.
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Huge Cornwall estate goes on sale for £12.5 million
The 500-year-old property is set in 183 acres of gardens and woodland
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Sandwich shop plans to start selling pizzas - if they get green light from council
Hot pizzas could be sold from a sandwich shop in Horsforth if plans are agreed with the city council.
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Fitbit founders launch Luffu Link, an LTE health and safety band | TechCrunch
Luffu Link combines all day health sensing, voice logging, location awareness, and the ability to get help from trusted contacts into a single device, all without needing a phone nearby.
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Fresh £300,000 round of export grants for York and North Yorkshire
Businesses in York and North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a new round of export help with £300,000 of grants available.
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Inquests into deaths of 'hero' police officers and man in A66 crash to open this week
Opening inquests into the deaths of two police officers and one of the five people travelling in a Volkswagen Passat in the A66 crash are due to be…
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Men in A66 wrong-way crash that killed two police officers had 37 convictions
Cleveland Police said 12 people have been arrested over alleged criminality leading up to the collision
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What Andy Burnham’s £10 billion pledge means for the UK’s housing crisis
‘Councils built this country out of a housing crisis once before,’ the prime minister said
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Anglesey: Arrest after taxi driven wrong way down A55 dual carriageway
Police said before the vehicle entered the road a cyclist was knocked off their bike and parked car were damaged.
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Trump EPA aims to exempt datacenters from disclosing air pollution, advocates warn
Trump administration proposes new rule to dismantle requirement for datacenters to publicly report air pollution
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Where is the farm from Our Yorkshire Farm and Our Farm Next Door with Amanda Owen?
Where exactly is Ravenseat Farm, and just how remote is the place made famous by Amanda, Clive and their nine children?
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It Should Be Harder to Apply for a Job. No, Really
Thanks to a dwindling supply of open roles, “one-click” applications, and the rise of artificial intelligence, it’s easier than ever to apply for a job. We’re all paying the price.
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Fresh £300,000 round of export grants for York and North Yorkshire
Businesses in York and North Yorkshire are set to benefit from a new round of export help with £300,000 of grants available.
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'Parenting lessons could improve exam results' says ex teacher
Parenting lessons could improve exam results - in today's letters.
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Will muscle-boosting meds be the next big thing after GLP-1 drugs? | New Scientist
A number of drugs designed to prevent muscle loss and boost muscle growth are being tested in clinical trials. Columnist Michael Le Page looks at whether building and maintaining muscles is about to get a whole lot easier
