August 2026
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Police launch probe after several vehicles seen driving in wrong direction on M6
Drivers have been reminded of the ‘utterly devastating consequences’ after seven people died in a crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough
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Artist known for sculptures of Mao Zedong jailed for slandering ‘heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention
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New road at Kex Gill opens to traffic in key highways project
A vital new road in North Yorkshire has today opened to traffic in a move that has been heralded as key for generations to come using one of the most strategic routes in the country.
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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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Man dies and woman critically injured in crash after police chase
Warwickshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
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Five more arrests in Middlesbrough A66 wrong-way crash investigation
The new arrests include a 16-year-old boy and two men held on suspicion of being in an organised crime group.
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Reform-led council to debate Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans
PLANS to house people seeking asylum at a former military base are set to be opposed by a Reform-led council on the East Coast. A motion formally supporting North Yorkshire Council’s objection “to the Linton-on-Ouse proposal” to house...
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Much-loved brand returns to North Yorkshire with 'biggest' sale so far
A popular cookware company Le Creuset says it will host its ‘biggest sale ever’ in North Yorkshire next month.
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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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Boy, 3, attacked by crocodile in Huntingdon recovers at home
The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital.
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Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts
People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry.
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Federal MP Luke Gosling charged with breaching bail after alleged assault in NT
Member for Solomon was charged after an alleged incident at a cultural festival in Darwin in July
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Trump ignored warnings from US intelligence that Iran war would backfire: report
President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed by then-director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that overthrowing regime in Tehran could bring more hard-line successor in its place
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Garden centre in Yorkshire goes on the market for £495,000 - all the details here
A Yorkshire garden centre has gone on the market for £495,000.
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Brett Goldstein makes U-turn as he shares life-changing decision
Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein has shared that he has faced battles with depression, but a gratitude journal helped him change his outlook on life
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Andy Dunn's startup Pie becomes less of an events app and more of a social network | TechCrunch
The social app founded by Bonobos co-founder Andy Dunn is expanding beyond events with new digital homes for groups to connect, organize, and make plans.
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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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The PocketBook Q is a Linux-based alternative to Android ereaders — new Boox rival has a 5.84-inch E Ink screen and will cost $235
The PocketBook Q ticks a lot of boxes for anyone who wants a compact ereader, but it doesn't have access to some key reading apps
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Billy Boston: Legendary Wigan, Wales and GB winger dies aged 92
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston, one of the game's greatest try scorers, dies aged 92.
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Much-loved brand returns to North Yorkshire with 'biggest' sale so far
A popular cookware company Le Creuset says it will host its ‘biggest sale ever’ in North Yorkshire next month.
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Aldi set to reopen in North Yorkshire town after upgrade
Aldi has closed its 10-year-old Harrogate store for a revamp.
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Healey: £71m investment to reopen tungsten mine is ‘backing British industry’
The Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon will receive up to £71 million from the National Wealth Fund.
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Student guilty of manslaughter after stabbing ex-friend following fake Rolex dispute
Harper Dennis was found guilty of manslaughter following a two-week trial
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This Projector Is a Hole-in-One as a Golf Simulator, but Subpar for Anything Else
The Optoma GT2400HDR laser projector is great for setting up a driving range in your living room, but mediocre video quality makes it less appealing for home entertainment.
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Savinho: Tottenham sign winger from Manchester City for £75m
Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m.
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Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash hits more than £750k
More than £750,000 has been raised for the families of two officers who were killed when a car driving the wrong way on the A66 collided into their…
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Some Mac users think they're installing OpenAI Codex, but it's actually a malware that can steal passwords in seconds
An elaborate scheme was designed to deploy AMOS
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Defining the MVC: Recover faster from cyberattacks by restoring what matters most
Stop trying to restore everything and start restoring what matters
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Why emergency services were visible at Chain Bar yesterday morning
Emergency services were called to Chain Bar roundabout at 10.09am this morning (August 24) following reports of a road traffic collision.
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Harrogate jeweller reveals best places to propose
A Harrogate jeweller has revealed the UK's most popular proposal locations and launched a competition for engaged couples.
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Election officials warn of potential chaos after SCOTUS voting ruling
In its Monday ruling, the high court refrained from declaring Trump’s order lawful
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Windows veteran's vibe-coded Task Manager now also runs on Mac and Linux — downloadable app is the result of a 107-page spec fed to Claude Code
Plummer found time for this project while waiting in the hospital while his son had an appendectomy.
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Israeli defence minister says Gaza’s kites will be ‘treated the same as a drone’
Hamas has accused Israel of using the row over kite-flying to justify further attacks on Palestinians
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SpaceXAI will deploy standalone Nvidia Vera CPUs for Grok's agentic workloads — will use optimized Vera Rubin NVL72 in space with Starmind satellite
SpaceXAI becomes the second announced hyperscale customer for standalone Vera after Meta.
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York Minster 'continuing city leadership' as solar panels installations break records
Solar panels fitted to the roof of York Minster have been celebrated after a record-breaking period of installations.
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Knaresborough Celtic secure £2000 sponsorship from The Knaresborough Inn
The Knaresborough Inn has pledged its continued support to Knaresborough Celtic Grassroots FC, providing a £2,000 sponsorship for the 2026/27 season.
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DPD issues notice to anyone printing labels for parcel delivery
DPD has given advice to customers printing labels for its parcel service to ensure a successful delivery
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Aldi to unveil newly refurbished Harrogate store
Aldi's Harrogate supermarket is set to reopen this week following a temporary closure for refurbishment.
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China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran
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Linux was announced by Linus Torvalds 35 years ago today — humble OS started with 10,000 lines of code but has now grown to 40 million, dominates global infrastructure
The OS would have been known as Freax if one of Torvalds' co-workers hadn't made a last-minute change to the upload.
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One million Afghan children suffering acute malnutrition, UNICEF says
Afghanistan has endured repeated periods of widespread hunger in recent decades as it has struggled through civil war and other crises.
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Specialist academy celebrates GCSE success from neurodivergent pupils
A SPECIALIST academy is celebrating outstanding GCSE results that are helping to challenge "outdated assumptions" about neurodivergent…
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Praise for ‘positive culture’ of North Yorkshire nursing home
A NORTH Yorkshire nursing home has been praised for its ‘positive culture’ and personalised care by the CQC.
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Andrew Tate rented supercars to appear ‘uberwealthy’, says his lawyer
Self-described misogynist and his brother, Tristan, are playing role to generate income from online attention, Miami court filing says
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Putin issues decree opening door to state control of key sites after deep Ukrainian drone strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the government to take temporary control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks or repair it afterward
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Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario as trade war with Canada escalates
The rhetoric between the two countries is escalating, with Trump telling Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs.
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Making Real Connections
How Snapdragon helps Flock Together founder Ollie Olanipekun build communities beyond the screen
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How to self-host n8n
Run your own automation platform, your rules
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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.
