August 2026
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Apple’s new Mac mini looks the same, but the M6 inside brings a major performance boost
And the Mac Studio gets even speedier with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
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Households set to learn how energy bills will change as Ofgem reveals new cap
Regulator Ofgem will on Wednesday reveal the level of the annual energy price cap for the three months from October to December.
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Plans for 133 homes on Harrogate farmland set for approval
Planning officers say the project in Harrogate 'represents sustainable development'.
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Yorkshire couple fined over dogs' barking after multiple noise complaints
A couple has been fined following repeated complaints about excessive noise from their barking dogs in Beverley.
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Mapped: Where thunderstorms and 75mm of rain could hit UK this week
Widespread and persistent rain is forecast to hit the UK this week
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Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions
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Can Trump get Lindsey Graham’s sister elected?
The condensed two-week runoff campaign has proved contentious following an August 11 primary that saw both candidates emerge at the top of the field
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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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Osprey chicks born on Anglesey for first time, Conservationists say
The chicks were born earlier this summer, and conservationists hope they'll return to Wales after migrating to west Africa
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Mapped: The UK regions set for housing fund boost as Burnham unveils £10 billion plan
Over £2.5bn has been earmarked for local mayors by the government
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Harrogate MP vows to take hospitality concerns to Parliament
Hospitality businesses across Harrogate and Knaresborough are being invited to help shape calls for change in Parliament.
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Andrew Tate exaggerates and does not own supercars in photos, lawyers claim
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.
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Burnham to take Zelenskyy’s pleas for Patriot missiles to Trump – Europe live
UK PM to join delegation of leaders lobbying US president to step up supplies, as Kremlin accuses Burnham of wanting to continue war
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Israel must face sanctions over the killing of journalists like Mariam Abu Dagga
Now is the time to impose real and immediate economic costs on Israel for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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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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The AI spending spree is over. Here are 5 steps to prepare for the next wave of consumption
Five steps to turn AI consumption into value
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Developer ordered to plant 100 new trees and building holiday lets in Yorkshire woodland
Unauthorised works to a Yorkshire woodland area need to be removed and 100 trees planted in their place, a planning inspector has decided.
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Lego Pokemon and World Cup sets help build record start to the year
Lego revealed it is aiming to switch to paper-based bags for its sets across all factories by 2027
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45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape after police appeal to trace him
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after Cleveland Police launched an appeal to trace him.
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No standing still: Zero Trust and cybersecurity
Zero Trust is essential for modern cybersecurity resilience
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Why was an air ambulance spotted in this village yesterday afternoon
An air ambulance was spotted near Ovenden, Halifax, yesterday afternoon.
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New 4.2km road opens TODAY after landslips forced repeated closures on old route
A new road has opened after landslips forced repeated closures on the old route.
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China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
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Traditional country show returns to North York Moors for 117th year
A traditional country show is returning for its 117th year.
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Burnham challenges Putin on first trip to Ukraine as UK-Russia tensions grow
The UK is providing Ukraine with the blueprints to long-range SCALP missiles, the prime minister announced in Kyiv
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Inside the 'immaculate' £700k Ripon bungalow with summer house and huge garden
A four-bedroom bungalow with a summer house and large garden space has been placed on the market for £700,000 in Grange Park Road.
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Street rangers spruce up Harrogate's One Arch
Harrogate BID's street rangers have spruced up one of the gateways to the town centre.
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Cupola Gallery: The Yorkshire gallery punching above its weight for 35 years
It’s the small Sheffield gallery that has long punched well above its weight when it comes to artistic talent.
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Indonesians brave smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires
Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei.
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North Yorkshire building company liquidated owing over £3 million
Harrogate developer FK Building Ltd has gone into liquidation with debts exceeding £3million.
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Heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy trial comes down to one question
After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children
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13 roads in Darlington hit with traffic lights and roadworks today - see where
Drivers in Darlington face 13 sets of roadworks across the town on Tuesday, August 25. Including A68 Woodland Road.
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Settle Orchestra appoints new conductor for upcoming concerts this season
Colombian conductor Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season.
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Outdoor cinema to return to York gardens – with horror and family classics
Summer isn’t over yet – as Picturehouse Outdoor Cinema returns with crowd-pleasing favourites. Back for the second time this summer, it promises a ‘proper night out’ rather than just a film on a screen. The screenings will take place at...
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Trump’s nutrition advisor says kids should eat fresh food - like hot dogs
Dr. Ben Carson was promoting healthy school lunches that mean pupils ‘won’t have a craving for the unhealthy foods’
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York College becomes first in UK to offer free heart screening to athletes
York College has become the first in the UK to offer fully funded heart screening to its student athletes.
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Mother reveals how postpartum psychosis stole her reality
About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense
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Evri to create 10,000 jobs as hiring drive launched for parcel delivery firm
Evri has announced it will be launching a recruitment drive, aiming to fill out 10,000 positions across the UK
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Washington Post told to rehire columnist sacked after Kirk killing
Karen Attiah wrote on social media after the right-wing influencer's assassination that she would not display sadness and shared the activist's past racist comments about Black women.
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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued across large parts of UK
The yellow warning covers parts of England and Wales
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Businesses and residents unite to save North East estate for nature and wildlife
A North East community has rallied behind a campaign to protect a treasured estate for wildlife, with businesses and residents helping to raise…
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Burnham plans trip to New York as Ukraine pleads for US-made missiles
UK prime minister ‘likely’ to attend UN general assembly, after meeting Zelenskyy and saying supply problem is fixable
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Millions of new coins with King’s portrait to enter circulation
UK coins bearing the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II remain legal tender
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Meet the Darlington drag queen swapping suits for sparkles on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
A drag queen from Darlington is set to appear on the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
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'Any device attached to a PC could have a malicious firmware implant performed': Amazon security engineer hacks PC accessories with Claude Opus, warning of the major threats AI could pose in the future
Some nifty tricks are pulled off by the security engineer — but the dark side of all this is worrying to say the least.
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Asian shares are mixed and oil prices hold steady as the US raises pressure on Iran
Asian shares are mostly lower after U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish ahead of potentially market-moving events later in the week
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Government funding boost to help cut North East residents' energy bills
Tyne Housing has secured additional Government Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund investment to improve energy efficiency, cut bills and help…
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Tapestry exhibition to showcase northern artists at West Yorkshire museum
AN exhibition will celebrate the art of tapestry weaving in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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Howden playground to get accessible equipment with major £4ok upgrade
The Ashes Playing Field Trust in Treeton Road has been awarded a major funding boost.
