August 2026
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New bypass on landslip-hit Kex Gill route opens to traffic
The £82m Kex Gill bypass replaces a section of road which has suffered 15 landslips since 2000.
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Billy Boston, rugby league superstar and trailblazer from the 1950s and '60s, dies at age 92
Billy Boston, the Welsh rugby league great who blazed a trail for Black sportspeople in Britain during the 1950s and ’60s, has died at age 92
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Linux
Discover more about Linux with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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One gigabyte of RAM cost as much as a house back in 1995 — $64,000 price tag resurfaced in 31-year-old press release, equivalent to $140,000 today
By the looks of it, we're going back to that pricing, too.
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Border Wall Construction Threatens 6,000 Years of History on Private Lands
Archeologists are confronting an “unfathomable” loss as border wall construction is set to cut across ranches that are home to unique historical sites, many of which haven’t been fully studied.
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Microsoft Teams administrators finally get the option to block external bots from meetings
Microsoft is tackling unwanted bots
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York to face extreme weather conditions after warning issued
A yellow warning has been issued for thunderstorms and heavy rain over York later this week - with lighting and hail expected.
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OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
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Yorkshireman believed to be first Briton to die fighting for Russia against Ukraine
Bradley Townsend reportedly killed by a drone on 10 June in Donetsk region after joining up with separatists
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Bantams legend Chris Kamara hails magical Leeds mini golf experience
BANTAMS legend Chris Kamara has described a magical day out with his grandchildren at a wizard-themed mini golf course.
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Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running
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Spirit Airlines Wants to Sell Its Data to Google. Former Flight Attendants Are Freaked Out
“It never crossed my mind that they would be so bold as to sell our private data for AI,” says one former Spirit Airlines flight attendant.
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Windows
Discover more about Windows with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Young care leavers dying early a 'national tragedy'
Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.
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Man charged with murder after woman, 31, dies in fall from height
A 31-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services
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Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz
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The whitewashing of the Green India Mission forest expansion project
The flagship environmental project has achieved ‘negligible’ results. Why so little progress, and what are the risks as the planet gets hotter? Plus, fusion dance pioneer Usha Jey
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The 10p through the years: how Britain’s iconic coin has changed since 1968
The 10p coins featuring Charles will enter circulation from Tuesday due to an increase in demand
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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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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.
