August 2026
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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.
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Melrose unveils £73m compensation programme after US chemical incident
The firm will compensate affected residents and businesses for damages in relation to the May evacuation order in Garden Grove, California.
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A women's shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
A Ukrainian migrant in Poland has faced online hate despite her efforts to help others
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Inside stunning £1.5m church home where the altar has become a luxury kitchen
A former Victorian church in Middleton One Row has gone on the market for £1.5m, featuring a working pipe organ, stained glass and seven bedrooms.
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in upcoming autumn Budget
‘We have a manifesto and I will honour that manifesto’
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Andy Burnham’s pledge to crackdown on illegal waste dumps is welcome but there’s a whiff of style over substance to it - Andrew Vine
Everyone in Yorkshire is familiar with the sinking feeling of coming across illegally dumped waste in a place they love, whether it is a favourite urban park or alongside a footpath through the countryside.
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New Heartbeat display to open at popular North Yorkshire attraction
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk will launch a new Heartbeat exhibition, with former Heartbeat actor David Lonsdale officially opening the…
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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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Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on main York road
Emergency services were called to a crash on a main York road yesterday evening (Monday). It happened on Hull Road at5.30pm. A North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A crew from York responded to a two vehicle road...
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Man banned from driving for four years for causing catastrophic injuries to Wetherby schoolteacher
A man has been given a four-year motoring ban after his careless driving caused serious injuries to a female motorist on a main road near Wetherby.
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Hydrotherapy in Aycliffe helps stroke survivor make 'remarkable recovery' progress
County Durham stroke survivor Carol, who was told she might never walk again after suffering a severe stroke, has credited hydrotherapy at Newton…
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Moving house? Experts share tips to make the big day less stressful
HOMEBUILDERS are sharing their top tips for a stress-free house move, experts say
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Richard Hammond takes control of TV classic car company
Richard Hammond, who was educated in North Yorkshire, has taken control of a classic car restoration company which features in a TV show
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North East predator jailed for sex attack on girl dies in prison
An historic County Durham sex offender who was jailed for abuse on a girl more than 30 years ago has died in HMP Northumberland.
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Yorkshire Talks returns for season three with a star-studded line-up
A PODCAST featuring big names and real Yorkshire stories is returning for a third season
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Gianni Infantino: 'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa president
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
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East Yorkshire world record holder hoping to inspire athletes to dream big
Angus Leckonby is part of a new national campaign by Coca-Cola and Special Olympics GB that aims to inspire people with intellectual disabilities.
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Woman refused flight home to UK after eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister
Nidia Webb, an EU national who has lived in Britain for eight years, was told that the eVisa problem was a ‘known issue’ affecting twins
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Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to murder one of his sons
Netanyahu’s coalition is trailing in opinion polls two months before an October 27 general election
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Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership
Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan's decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the stage for a historic geopolitical shift.
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Linton-on-Ouse: Reform-led council to debate Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans
Plans to house people seeking asylum at a former North Yorkshire military base are set to be opposed by a Reform-led council about 50 miles away
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York Rotary club teams up with bookshop to give pupils new books
York Vikings Rotary Club has donated books to Year 6 leavers at Westfield Primary School to help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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Reader Q&A: ask international correspondent Luke Harding a question now
The Guardian’s senior international reporter Luke Harding will be answering your questions live from 1pm BST. Ask him about his new book on Trump and Putin, the state of the war in Ukraine, or his career reporting from Kyiv, Moscow and around the world
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Cyclists invited to take on 102-mile Yorkshire Air Ambulance challenge
A NEW cycling challenge will take riders on a cross-county journey between two air ambulance bases.
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Video. Tornado rips through French village, injuring at least 31
Video. A tornado tears through Pomas in southern France, damaging homes and roofs and injuring 31 people as severe storms hit the Aude region.
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The next ‘Big One’: The world in inching towards more catastrophic climate events
Science tells us catastrophe is not a question of if, but when
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 25th, 2026 – Morning
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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F1 Q&A: Mercedes; Hamilton, Leclerc and Ferrari team orders; Aston Martin and Isack Hadjar's injury
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.
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NRL makes a special rule change to help Jai Arrow reach 100 Rabbitohs games
Jai Arrow's battle with motor neurone disease isn't stopping him from reaching for a career milestone in Australia's National Rugby League
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Company seeks approval for more lorries in County Durham - public notice
Southampton firm NVD U.K. Ltd applies to keep 10 more goods vehicles and 10 trailers at its operating centre in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
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Couple’s epic reservoir run raises funds for suicide prevention charity CALM
It was a trek in the country with a difference. Terri Docza and her husband Stephen ran around Kielder Water reservoir, in Northumberland, not once but four times, clocking up 106.25 miles for charity.
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Safety certificate issued for stands at York’s LNER Community Stadium
A safety certificate has been issued for regulated stands at York City FC's LNER Community Stadium.
