August 2026
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Pensioners given urgent warning over State Pension payment date
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.
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Bradford drivers face five-day closure on Rosse Street from today
ROSSE Street in Bradford is set to close for gas works.
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The Manhunters in 'Lanterns' episode 2 explained: what are they, where do they come from, and more on the apparent villains of the new HBO Max sci-fi crime show
Lanterns episode 2 has unveiled on the HBO TV show's supposed villains — here's what you need to know about them.
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New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount
Investors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxiety
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Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is in Kyiv on Monday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chairing a meeting with international leaders
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What is El Nino – and is the weather phenomenon linked to climate change?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027
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Punter kicked woman after partner became involved in Darlington pub brawl
A man who tried to prevent onlookers from intervening in a pub brawl involving his partner, delivered a kick to the prone woman with whom she was…
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'Forever our superhero': Emotional family tributes to officers killed in A66 crash
The two officers who were killed when a car driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway crashed into their police vehicle have been described as heroes by their loved ones.
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Two fan-favourite characters return to EastEnders in 'jaw-dropping' storyline
Lee and Nancy Carter are returning to EastEnders' Albert Square in a jaw-dropping storyline.
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Supermarket giant vows ‘unbeatable prices’ on hundreds of groceries
It comes two years after the supermarket first launched a price match against hundreds of Aldi and Lidl products
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New A59 Kex Gill road set to open this week
The new A59 Kex Gill road is set to open to traffic this week as work on the major realignment scheme reaches its latest milestone.
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Traffic, travel and weather news - Live updates for County Durham and North East
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham, and the wider North East, including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1,…
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Trump boasts ‘there has never been anything close’ to his endorsement winning streak
Trump boasted that his candidates have a 97% success rate across congressional, senate and gubernatorial elections
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Shoppers warned after stuffed toy flagged over serious suffocation risk
A warning has been issued to shoppers after a Snugly weighted stuffed toy has been flagged as a serious risk of suffocation to young children.
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Pensioners given urgent warning over State Pension payment date
State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.
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Pictures as crowds enjoy free concert by 17-piece band in Darlington town centre
Music filled Darlington Market Square yesterday as the Durham Big Band Alumni and Friends brought an afternoon of swing, jazz and well-known tunes…
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Enes Kanter Freedom gets tossed from arena after courtside clash with WNBA star
Freedom was seated along the baseline wearing a black shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female"
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Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption
Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters
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Robot named Walter takes over bricklaying duties in North East housing development
Robot-built homes are putting the North East at the forefront of construction innovation.
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Summons issued for Sur-Ron e-bike rider after attempted getaway
A Surron e-bike rider will be receiving a summons to court after being spotted by police in Keighley.
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Cricket captains from around the world renew appeal for medical treatment of Imran Khan
Famous cricketers from around the world have renewed their appeal for the medical treatment of former star player turned politician Imran Khan in a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
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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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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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Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on new Grand Tour hosts with blunt warning
Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the three new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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Police awaiting decision on whether to charge seven officers of 'torture camp'
Police are awaiting a decision on whether to charge seven officers of the "torture camp" Kirklevington Detention Centre.
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Salmonella outbreak: How can I check if my eggs are safe to eat?
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that investigations had linked salmonella cases to imported eggs
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A66 remains closed after fatal crash that claimed lives of seven people
The A66 remains closed this morning (August 24) as repair work continues following the devastating crash which claimed the lives of seven people.
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Mum-of-three hits out at housing association over 'rat-infested' home in York
A woman has hit out at 54North Homes, responsible for her Acomb home, after she said she and her children were left in "rat-infested"…
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Major train company's services through York running normally after power cut resolved
CrossCountry trains issued an update after a power cut yesterday (Sunday, August 23) at its control centre in Birmingham.
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Aldi to cut price of fruit in response to heatwave but you'll need to be quick
Aldi has cut the price of British strawberries in its stores in response to a high yield among growers due to heatwave conditions
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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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Business rates review to help pubs and hotels, Treasury says
The Treasury has enlisted an expert to review how business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels and make recommendations for reform of the system.
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What airports can teach us about the power of invisible business AI
Why AI's greatest value lies behind the scenes
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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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Morrisons vows not to be beaten on price by any of its 'Big 5' competitors
Morrisons has promised customers it will not be beaten on price by supermarket rivals.
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‘Animals on road’ shuts M1 motorway
Drivers heading to Leeds are facing major delays after animals reportedly wandered onto a main highway.
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Netherland withdraws from 'no longer' neutral 2027 Eurovision
The 2026 competition was watched by 131 million viewers, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted it over Israel's participation.
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Proposals for a national care service are failing to add up without international workers - Jayne Dowle
When it comes to social care, Andy Burnham’s heart is in the right place, but already his proposals for a national care service are failing to add up.
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Winner revealed in Knaresborough's FEVA shop window competition
The winners of this year's Knaresborough FEVA window competition have been revealed.
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Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win Sunday elections
Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta: What does future hold after Crystal Palace contract claim?
Following a dispute over the length of his contract, will Jean-Philippe Mateta stay at Crystal Palace beyond the transfer window?
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Asian shares mostly decline as bond market pressure mounts
Asian shares are mostly lower and oil prices have declined at the start of a week capped by a meeting of top U.S. economic officials at Jackson Hole
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Who really needs Forward Deployed Engineers around AI?
What value do Forward Deployed Engineers offer customers?
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Pioneering idea by famous venue in North Yorkshire will celebrate its heritage 'in a fresh way'
Ripon Racecourse has announced the appointment of poet and author Antony Pickthall as its first-ever Poet in Residence, believed to be the first role of its kind at a Yorkshire racecourse.
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Fundraisers for families of police officers killed in A66 crash top £250k
More than £250,000 has been raised for the family of two police officers who died when a car driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway crashed…
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A66 crash: Everything we know so far on Monday morning as tributes paid to officers
Two police officers were among seven people who died in a crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of Saturday morning.
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Horror at remote Oregon property as five bodies found and killer turns up dead
A quintuple murder suspect was found dead inside a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, on Sunday, a day after the bodies of five people were discovered
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County Durham hospitality group acquires telecoms business
County Durham-based Ramside Estates has acquired long-time supplier Select Telecom in a move aimed at supporting the hospitality group's future…
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Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support
The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday
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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.
