August 2026
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Four people taken to hospital after 'very serious' early-morning house blaze
Four people have been taken to hospital after an early morning house blaze.
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Why high energy bills look like they are here to stay
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
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Swinney demands ‘immediate assistance’ from Westminster after energy cap rise
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said people would be facing ‘unnecessary hardship’ as a result of the latest rise, which comes in October.
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Shoppers told 'do not eat' as wraps recalled over possible contamination
Summit Foods is recalling various filled wraps, including its Chicken Fajita Wrap and Snacksters Hoi Sin Wrap.
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On scraps of land and under constant threat, Gaza farmers struggle to survive
Efforts to rebuild domestic food production face severe challenges and have come at deadly cost
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Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays
People on hold to HMRC for more than 30 minutes would get a tax credit under plans announced by Robert Jenrick.
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Thieves target commercial property in York business park
North Yorkshire Police said the burglary took place at 4pm on Friday, August 14 from the hallway of Acorn Commercial Finance in Clifton Moor…
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Reform-led council objects to Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans 50 miles away
PLANS to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Missing woman may have travelled to North Yorkshire, say city police
A missing woman from London may have travelled to North Yorkshire.
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Energy developer to offer Knaresborough residents chance to see plans for second solar farm near town
A global renewable energy developer is inviting residents near Knaresborough to see its plans for another solar farm near the town.
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AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
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When Dolly Parton said she might move to South Yorkshire
As the music world mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, stories of the country music superstar’s philanthropy and legacy have been shared by fans from the UK, US and beyond.
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‘Our hearts are broken’ - Parents’ tribute to North East teen killed in e-bike crash
McKenzie Ratcliffe’s parents have paid tribute to their “amazing young man” after the 18-year-old died in an electric motorcycle collision in…
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How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of its Xbox Gaming Range
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
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Reform-led council objects to Linton-on-Ouse asylum plans 50 miles away
PLANS to house asylum seekers at a former North Yorkshire military base have been formally opposed by a town council 50 miles away from the site.
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Ripley Castle to open after dark for ghost tours
Ripley Castle is set to open its doors after dark for a series of ghost tours.
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Newby Hall Celebrates Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Landmark 50th Anniversary | Harrogate Informer
Newby Hall & Gardens is welcoming the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show back to the award‑winning estate this September (Friday 18–Sunday 20 September) as the
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Harrogate MP set for Great North Run in aid of local hospice
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is preparing to take part in the Great North Run in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice.
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Chief executive of North Yorkshire Council announces retirement | Harrogate Informer
The chief executive of North Yorkshire Council has spoken of his “immense pride” at helping to shape the authority’s future as he has announced he is to
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Harry and Meghan ‘land in UK’ after shock move from California – latest
Prince Harry and Meghan expected to return to UK before new term starts after Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enrolled in British schools
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Over 40 hours later, Star Wars Zero Company has made me fall in love with its isometric, turn-based tactics gameplay, and I'm itching for more
With immensely rewarding turn-based tactics gameplay, an authentic Star Wars atmosphere, and rich storytelling, Bit Reactor's Star Wars Zero Company delivers.
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Need a new smartwatch? Argos' Big Red Tech Sale is packing deals from Apple, Garmin, Amazfit, Huawei and more, starting at just £40
Saving you up to 20% on top wearable tech.
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Energy bills to rise by £60 from October as Ofgem warns households
Energy bills will rise by £60 from October as Ofgem confirms a new £1,723 price cap. Here are six ways households can cut costs this winter.
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Offal spillage on M62 forces closure of slip road in Yorkshire
An exit slip road has been closed after a shed load of offal was spilled.
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Pensioners could get £1,936 more as State Pension bid targets minimum wage
Campaigners want the State Pension raised to £14,500, arguing it should at least match the minimum wage for younger workers.
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Fashion brand to open first northern store in Harrogate
British fashion brand Scamp & Dude is set to open its first permanent store in the North in Harrogate.
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Paedophile who abused girl in North Yorkshire jailed for more than 12 years
A paedophile has been jailed for more than 12 years for a months-long campaign of sexual abuse against an underage girl in Yorkshire.
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Fake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
In effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows
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Ofgem energy price cap: How to save money on your bills when working from home
Ofgem announced that the energy price cap will rise by 4 per cent from October 1
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Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot
Workers face huge pension shortfalls, with some £312,000 behind their retirement target. Experts reveal five ways to boost your pension pot.
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Countryfile legend John Craven, 86, shares 'poignant final wish'
BBC Countryfile legend John Craven has shared a "poignant final wish" according to a new report.
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‘Tragic to see’ - growing concern over damage to historic landmark
A York man has called on English Heritage to tackle damage to the historic mound at Clifford's Tower.
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LIVE - Homes evacuated and cordon in place after emergency in York suburb
Homes have been evacuated after an 'incident' involving emergency services in a York suburb.
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Trump demands ‘lies’ in West Point climate curriculum, professor says in suit
Exclusive: ‘What’s going on is... just shocking,’ attorney Michael Sussman told The Independent
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AI coding is putting software risk on steroids
AI coding accelerates software risk, demanding machine-speed governance
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Ayyoub Bouaddi: Manchester City sign Morocco midfielder from Lille in £86m deal
Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a £85.6m deal on a five-year contract.
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Butter me up: Paris gets its first boutique devoted to France’s favorite fat
Paris has opened its first shop devoted entirely to butter, in a country that eats around 8 kilograms (18 pounds) per person a year yet has one of the European Union’s lowest obesity rates
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Road closed off and emergency services at scene of house fire
Birchington Road and Leighton Road in Grangetown is currently closed while officers and emergency services respond to a house fire.
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CIA chief held talks with Russian intelligence services, Kremlin says
John Ratcliffe travelled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounced visit.
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Council boss retires from £200,000 role as recruitment campaign set to launch
A MAJOR council has announced it will start a recruitment campaign for a new chief executive as the incumbent boss is set to retire.
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Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter
The October energy price cap will rise by 4. Find out what campaigners are warning about and what households can do to cut costs.
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Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western imports
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A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread
New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.
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North Yorkshire Council chief executive to retire after almost 40 years
North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive Richard Flinton has announced he will retire from his role at the end of March next year.
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Radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
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‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records
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First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo
All US immigrant visa applications halted as state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access. Plus tributes pour in for Dolly Parton
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Murder probe after two die in house fire miles from A66 crash
Cleveland Police said they ‘cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time’
