August 2026
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Race Across the World star dies a year after her son following cancer battle
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner has died at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer, a year after her son Sam died in a car crash.
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The Pitt season 3 trailer already has me desperate to watch the full HBO Max series — but it's not Dr Robby we should be paying attention to
While the full series won't debut until early 2027, fans just got their first look at The Pitt season 3 — and the first trailer already looks like one medic's crowning moment.
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Mother, grandmother and stepfather sentenced for 'house of terror' abuse
Shirley Freeman, Julia Stephen and David McColl's victims were beaten, starved and psychologically tormented.
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Andy Burnham surprises newlyweds with video message after bride’s request
‘I couldn’t let the day go by without sending you both a message,’ the prime minister said
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They Dedicated Their Lives to Teaching. Then the Deepfakes Started
The deepfake epidemic in schools is affecting more than students. Four teachers tell WIRED about becoming targets of sexualized, AI-generated content—and how difficult it was to find accountability.
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'We will stand alongside them' - North Yorkshire Police pay tribute after A66 crash
North Yorkshire Police have paid tribute to two police officers who were killed in a crash that took place over the weekend.
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Ripon pub team to tackle 1,300-mile banger rally
A team representing a Ripon pub will attempt to drive two £600 cars around 1,300 miles to Benidorm for charity.
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Delays on main road in North Yorkshire
MOTORISTS are facing delays on a main road in North Yorkshire.
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Cyclist breaks their ankle in York hit-and-run
A cyclist was hurt in a hit-and-run crash in York. It happened at about 11.40am on Thursday (21 August) on York Road, Wigginton, near the junction with Holly Tree Lane. The cyclist was knocked from their bike and suffered a broken ankle....
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Republicans turn to Trump for midterm rescue as strategists fear plan could backfire
When the Sept. 9-10 gathering was announced, some GOP strategists dismissed it as an unnecessary distraction weeks before the November midterms
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From back pain to cancer, how the interstitium could transform medicine | New Scientist
For centuries, we’ve ignored the interstitium, but research is now revealing that this body-wide network of fluid is instrumental to our health and points the way to new treatments
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting in Newham
Officers were called to St Bartholomew’s Road at about 3am following reports of gunshots
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Race Across the World star dies a year after her son following cancer battle
Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner has died at the age of 61 following a battle with cancer, a year after her son Sam died in a car crash.
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Good vaccine response? Your blood might hold the secret
Patterns in the blood, present before vaccination, could help predict how strongly a person's immune system will respond, a new study has found.
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Indonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as forest fires scorch multiple provinces
Indonesia has intensified firefighting efforts as massive blazes scorch forests and peatlands, creating a choking haze that blankets cities and crosses borders
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Fire extinguisher 'discharged' at member of the public in popular York restaurant
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said the "assault" happened at McDonalds in Blake Street around 8.10pm on Monday, August 17 and…
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Police search for woman after suspected 'burglary'
North Yorkshire Police said "the incident occurred at approximately 3pm on Saturday, July 4 in Main Street, Escrick."
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Heatwaves show protecting greenbelt land is an imperative - Yorkshire Post Letters
From: Paige Turner, Surrey Street, Sheffield.
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Thieves target North Yorkshire town house and make off with powerful motocross bike
POLICE are appealing for information after a burglary in a North Yorkshire town in which an off-road motorcycle was stolen.
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Thames Water creditors accused of ‘shuffling deckchairs’ with plan for new board
Campaigners say proposal for £10bn rescue deal in bid to avoid nationalisation is a ‘cosy stitch-up’
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Why demo slots matter: SlotCatalog players test games before real money play
A player opens a brand new slot release, deposits $10, spins a handful of times, and closes the tab five minutes later feeling like the money was…
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Teenager rescued after knee injury on popular North Yorkshire path
A TEENAGE walker was rescued after suffering a serious knee injury on a popular route through the Valley of Desolation near Bolton Abbey.
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I Watched a Family of Chickadees Grow Up in This Smart Birdhouse
The dual-camera Birdfy Nest Duo gave me an astonishingly intimate look at everything from nest building to fledging.
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Tens of thousands evacuated as US wildfire nears western city of Reno
No deaths have been reported, but at least six people have been injured, including three first responders, with several mountaintop houses destroyed, according to local media.
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Japanese lawmakers visit Beijing seeking to mend ties after fallout from Takaichi's Taiwan remark
Lawmakers from Japan have traveled to Beijing to meet with Chinese officials in the first visit since tensions rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comment on Taiwan angered China
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Radio 2 star bringing huge 80s disco party to Bradford
DUST off those shoulder pads, tease that hair and dig out the Frankie T-shirt...Gary Davies is bringing the Eighties party to Bradford.
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CrossCountry hopes to operate all train services today after weekend power cut
CrossCountry hopes to run a full train service today (August 24) after a power cut caused major disruption on Sunday.
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Esports World Cup: AG.AL wins tournament in surprise victory
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
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Zero-tolerance stance on bullying and vandalism at skatepark
Criminal damage and antisocial behaviour have led to a zero-tolerance crackdown at a skatepark.
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Most secondary schools in England still offer too many unhealthy food options
Schools were found to sell crisps, chocolate and pastries instead of nuts, fruit and vegetables as snacks
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Couples with children should be married, Reform UK’s deputy leader says
Richard Tice also said ‘British-born children’ are a ‘good thing’ and should be encouraged
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Iranian state TV airs video targeting Barron Trump with $10m bounty
Tehran state-run media has broadcast footage purportedly tracking US President Donald Trump's youngest son, showing the location of his university, escort vehicles and Secret Service posts, and alleging his movements were "fully monitored".
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These Home Theater Projectors Give the Cinema Some Tough Competition
I tested the latest models from XGIMI, Hisense, Leica, and BenQ to find the best of the best.
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Top kitchen retailer to open store in North Yorkshire town tomorrow
Major retailer Magnet Kitchens officially opens a new store in Albert Street, Harrogate, tomorrow.
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DR Congo and M23 fighters agree to roadmap for peace talks
Both sides had previously signed an agreement in Doha last year, but fighting has continued in mineral-rich eastern DRC, a region that has endured years of conflict.
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Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty says
Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.
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How Leeds can be to Manchester what Seville is to Barcelona - Brett Jacob
Manchester is the Barcelona of the North. That's it. I've said it. It doesn't sting anymore. The former Mayor of Greater Manchester is now Prime Minister, and half the commentary since has been about ‘Manchesterism’ arriving in Downing Street.
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Woman stranded in Spain after UK’s eVisa system mistakes her for twin sister
Nidia Webb, who is legally settled in UK, falls foul of ‘known issue’ with Home Office’s digitised immigration process
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Inside Trump’s White House staff departures: ‘People see the writing on the wall’
President Donald Trump set to lose more staffers as midterms approach, with insiders weighing their options in anticipation of Democrats seizing control of Congress
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Early bird offer ending soon for Weardale Railway Santa Express
Families are being urged to book now for Weardale Railway’s Santa Express, with discounted early bird tickets available until August 31 for the…
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Crash on A64 causing standstill traffic on York-bound lane
A crash is causing problems on the A64 this morning (Monday). It’s on the York-bound lane of the carriageway close to Steeton. There are queues between Tadcaster and Bilbrough. Crash location Road users report standstill traffic in the...
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Erling Haaland's new haircut goes viral and sends both fans and celebrities into a frenzy
The Manchester City superstar has debuted a new look for the start of the Premier League season, and fans are divided. Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Haaland: “What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number.”
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Get on board - a London double decker bus in the streets of south Durham
THE RT was the great, red London double decker of the 1940s through to the 1960s, but during that period buses and bus usage changed dramatically.
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When to watch Emmerdale and Coronation Street as schedule changes this week
Emmerdale and Coronation Street won't air as usual on one day this week due to ITV1 airing the EFL Carabao Cup match on Tuesday, August 25.
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Restored East Cleveland railway could be ‘backbone of much larger tourism enterprise’
A private railway company could be set up to serve a previously mothballed passenger railway line in East Cleveland with the public investing in it as shareholders, it has been suggested.
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New health food shop opens at major shopping centre
The Grape Tree health food shop has opened in Market Cross, Selby.
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Jobs and much-loved York family business saved by restructure and pre-pack sale
The York family business Rafi's Spicebox has been saved through a restructuring deal.
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‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed
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Police issue appeal to find missing teen boy from Bingley
A 15-year-old boy named Luca has been reported missing from Bingley.
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Pictures: Demolition work begins ready for transformation of York Animal Home
This is how the RSPCA York Animal Home looks now as a major transformation of its facilities gets underway. Buildings have been demolished for phase one of the redevelopment, which will see the creation of a purpose-built cattery,...
