Thursday 20 August 2026
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Two foreign nationals in court after six illegal migrants discovered in the back of a lorry

The six suspected illegal entrants were located and detained under immigration offences

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'It's not fair!' Traders demand free parking as roadworks chaos cripples high street

Parking charges in the town more than doubled earlier this year

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One of Britain's last remaining D-Day veterans honoured with special party ahead of VJ Day

'For those who have survived, we really do need to honor them and respect everything that they've done'

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Crooked Hull funeral director Robert Bush conned hundreds of customers into fake funeral plans

Wrapping up the case, the prosecution read statements from Humberside Police officers who discovered 35 bodies in varying states of decay at the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors

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Army of volunteers band together to restore civic pride in historic seaside town

Monthly volunteer litter picks have also been undertaken by Brightening Up Bridlington since 2014

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Dangerous predator jailed for seven years for posing as taxi driver and kidnapping drunk woman on Newcastle night out

Kuldip Chahal was caught in the act by undercover police officers

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Man fighting for life after gunshot wound to head in BMW drive-by Bradford shooting

West Yorkshire Police said the vehicle was found burnt out

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Pensioner jailed for masturbating on station platform next to woman with pram

Police described the actions of Michael Wainwright as 'horrific'

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Evicted plastic gorilla finds new home in London after council issued £20,000 ultimatum to owner

The gorilla's owner started a petition to stop the eviction, which received more than 1,000 signatures

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Drowning prevention week aims to reduce UK water deaths as temperatures heat up

Every year, children drown when falling into the water or getting into difficulties when swimming

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Yorkshire news: Taxpayers to foot £120k bill to solve seagull scavenging, fouling, nesting and noise

The council is also being urged to speed up plans for weekly food waste collections to stop gulls attacking bin bags

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Britain's care crisis: Millions left to cope alone as looking after ageing parents pushes 'carent' children to breaking point

The family care provided by adults to their elderly relatives is worth more than £100billion per year

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'It's a mark of respect': Council vows to fly Union Jack from Halifax Town Hall all year round

The Mayor is among the Reform UK councillors who were voted in during the May 7 local elections

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Body of missing 11-year-old found in river following urgent search for schoolboy

Chief Superintendent Pete Thorp expressed his deepest sympathies to the boy's family and friends

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Man and woman remanded in custody after mother-of-one shot outside Sheffield bar

South Yorkshire Police said on behalf of Shanice's family: 'Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget'

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'I'm no dunker!' GB News asks members of the public what their favourite biscuit is

From custard creams to hobnobs, we all have a favourite biscuit that holds a special place in our hearts

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'There's not many left': Owner of 152-year-old Sheffield sweet shop keeping British tradition alive

Julian Hunt has the privilege of running one of Sheffield's most historic shops

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Fears trail hunting ban would have a devastating impact on the rural economy with 1,000 jobs at risk

A consultation is underway

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UK families struggling to escape poverty with Britons in debt feeling suicidal due to money worries

The charity, now in its 30th year, has given free debt advice to more than 80,000 people

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'World gone mad!' Homeowner's fury as council demands she removes 'gorilla' or faces £20,000 fine

Adele Teale received a complaint about Caeser

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'We've got to secure the future of the industry': Council boss hails nationalisation of British Steel in Scunthorpe

The steel union GMB welcomed the move to nationalise British Steel, which it said will 'protect it from foreign owners'

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Veterans celebrate 81st anniversary of VE Day at South Yorkshire armed forces care home

Former armed forces personnel that live at the home, or visit it for events, gathered together with family and friends this week to mark Victory in Europe Day

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Britons urged to act this national Hedgehog Awareness Week to protect declining species

GB News visited a hedgehog rescue currently helping 43 sick and injured animals

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Morris dancing tradition celebrated across UK this May Bank Holiday

Its earliest surviving mention dates to 1448 in London

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Inside the historic market town where own lottery and currency have helped reshape the high street

Almost half of Britons do not visit their high street or shopping area at least once a week

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Yorkshire news: Biblical artwork thought to be the largest textile project in 600 years goes on display at Beverley Minster

The artwork is composed of more than 25 million stitches across 44 panels

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Spitfire commemorated in 90th anniversary flight with round trip of UK: 'A symbol of our heritage'

The iconic aircraft embarked on its maiden flight 90 years ago

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York Social Club’s 87-year-old owner overcomes cancer to celebrate remarkable 65 years in business

Neal Guppy has 17 different groups meeting regularly at the club

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Huge new change to bin collection rules across England with eye-watering fines for non-compliance

Residents could face £400 fines when the new rules come into force

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Easter eggs rise in price and shrink in size with shoppers facing 40% rise in cost per chocolate gram

Some big brands are also replacing cocoa with palm oil to cut down on costs

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Scarborough Bed and Breakfast named best in UK, Europe and top in world

The property has an overall five-star rating on TripAdvisor

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Violent criminal jailed after Grimsby robbery left woman 'fearing for her life'

Detectives were able to identify his vehicle after reviewing CCTV footage

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Police discover more than £500k worth of cannabis in Rotherham drug raid

Body-worn camera footage from police shows officers breaking down the door of the property

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Britain's church crime hotspot REVEALED as new data shows eight crimes committed at churches every day

More than 9,000 crimes were committed at churches and religious premises between 2022 to 2024

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Heartbroken family pay tribute to hit and run victim killed by 'cowardly' drunk driver - 'Beautiful mind and soul'

The careless driver consumed 11 pints of lager and had no licence, no insurance and was speeding when he hit the mother-of-three

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'They've got a damn cheek!' Residents blast council for imposing England's steepest council tax hike

The council tax rise means the average Band D household in Bradford will face an increase of £170

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'We came away without a victory': South Yorkshire miners 40 years on after year-long strike

One miner who spent 30 year in the pits told GB News he does not regret a moment of it

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'Young fryers keep industry alive!' Britain's best celebrated at National Fish and Chip Awards 2025

The National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 is being held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London

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Hospital patients slam NHS as damning report highlights crisis: 'They seem to be spending money on ticking boxes rather than treating people'

Nurses say patients are dying in corridors and pregnant women are miscarrying in side rooms as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope

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'I'm absolutely appalled': Petition launched against plans to reuse war graves in England and Wales

Under new proposals existing graves could be reused and closed burial grounds may be reopened

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Dozens of tractors descend on town centre amid rally against Labour's farming tax raid

Farmers fear they could lose their livelihoods

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Christmas Pudding popularity in decline amongst Britons according to festive survey

Sixpences have traditionally been stirred into Christmas puddings to bring good fortune

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Christmas clamp down: Police increase patrols to catch drink and drug drivers over festive period

One police force has shared the harrowing story of a police employee killed on her way to work by a driver under the influence

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'Nothing can protect the brain': Poppy Appeal launches in Leeds with mental health message

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the end of combat operations by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan, known as Operation Herrick

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Your Poppy Appeal needs YOU! Britons urged to come forward as Royal British Legion seeks volunteers

The poppy represents those who lost their lives on active service

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Police continue to search River Derwent for missing mum Victoria Taylor as investigation enters 10th day

Victoria's clothes were found in a park near the river

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Millions at breaking point as shocking report reveals nearly 12 million Britons lack enough money to live on

Debt coaches are finding clients’ homes cold and without food

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'Gull Champion' fights seagull menace gripping coastal communities amid rise in noise and 'muggings'

In Scarborough town centre, GB News asked people about their experiences with the seagulls

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Private patrol team launched in Bradford to fight anti-social behaviour and curb crime

The patrol team keeps a watchful eye over visitors to the city centre and helps to bridge the gap between police, the council and businesses

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'I made sure I got home!' D-Day veteran emotionally recalls the Normandy landings

Aged 18 at the time, Albert Keir recalls his experience of June 6, 1944, 80 years later

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'Like a boy scouts adventure': One of Yorkshire's last D-Day veterans shares his story

Ken Cooke was just 18 when he was called up for service in December 1943

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Angry pensioner locked in DECADES-long pothole battle with East Yorkshire Council

Trevor Saunders uses the lane everyday to access his property

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‘Bring back corporal punishment!’ People in Yorkshire react to plans to tackle knife crime

GB News spoke to people in Hull about the issue of knife crime, with one woman in her 20s telling us that she no longer feels safe on the streets

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Thousands of jobs at risk after British Steel application for electric arc furnace approved

Local residents have expressed fears over the future of British Steel

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Yorkshire pensioners offered ‘lifeline’ amid scarcity of buses and local amenities

The charity provides 2,500 subsidised journeys for passengers each year

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‘I faced jail and owed thousands of pounds - Now I’m debt free’

Marie’s life changed forever after asking a friend at her local church for advice

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XL Bully dog mauls cat to death as owner launches petition to change law

Becky Quane lost her cat Freya last month but had no legal recourse to prosecute the owners of the dog that killed her pet

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Britons encouraged to put away devices for No Phones at Home Day

Dr Armitage created No Phones at Home Day, a national event on the third Saturday of January

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‘People are dying’: Britons fume over longest strike in NHS history amid surging winter pressures

The 144-hour strike is set to be the most disruptive in the NHS’ 75 years

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Ofgem price cap rises five per cent amid millions of UK homes needing more energy efficient windows

The energy price cap is the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge consumers for each unit of energy if they're on a standard variable tariff

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'We NEED steel in Britain!' Fury rises as Chinese-owned British Steel risks 2000 jobs by scrapping furnaces

Blast furnaces are set to be replaced with two electric arc versions

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Research shows farming is one Britain’s most essential vocations

Farmers are crucial in society, and despite the demanding nature of their work, British Wool found 79 per cent of farmers would still recommend their career

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‘Just appeared overnight!’ Furious residents outraged as thousands of broadband poles go up on doorsteps

Parliament petition launched and signed by thousands to stop broadband poles in East Yorkshire

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Bradford launches Night Charter to make city centre safe

Bradford has become one of the UK first cities to create a charter

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Dad devastated as son left with half a skull after attack: 'It breaks my heart'

Jamie Kelly was the victim of a devastating one punch assault

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British seaside industry facing six figure sum to set up machines that accept cards could collapse

The arcade industry could crumble if the UK becomes a cashless society

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Dog owners issued warning as £1000 fine looms in bid to crackdown on crime

A study found UK farm animals worth an estimated £1.8 million were severely injured or killed by dogs

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Charity expanding its service in bid to halt rising suicides in construction industry

The ‘Big Brew’ campaign encourages tradespeople who are experiencing relationship or mental health issues or any other trauma to seek help