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Solar eclipse UK 2026 as Met Office maps best places to see rare phenomenon

The UK is set to experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday August 12

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State pensioners receiving 1 DWP benefit handed £86 a week extra

The DWP offers an additional severe disability payment for elderly people on Pension Credit at a rate of £86.05 a week

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DWP confirms August 2026 state pension payment dates by NI number

The DWP has confirmed when state pensions will be paid in August 2026

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DWP access rule change for state pensioners under Andy Burnham

The full new state pension currently pays £241.30 a week

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Met Office heatwave cooling tips as '5-second job' can keep upstairs cool

The Met Office has shared heatwave cooling tips on how to keep your home cool during the hot weather

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DWP £965 monthly state pension payments in August confirmed

State pensioners are set to receive up to £965 in August thanks to the triple lock

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Flies naturally stay out of kitchens by baking 16p kitchen staple

Cheap hack costs as little as 16p to keep flies away

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Met Office names 10 UK areas facing rain on Monday after heatwave - full list

The Met Office has issued a warning that the UK is set to be hit by rain on Monday

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Alan Titchmarsh shares 5 key August jobs to get gardens back on track

August is a crucial month for garden maintenance

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DWP state pension warning for people with birthdays from August 6 to September 5

The DWP is increasing the state pension age from 66 to 67

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Martin Port: I survived a heart attack and lost seven stone - now I want to make my Yorkshire firm a $1bn business

After losing seven stone following a heart attack, serial entrepreneur Martin Port has big ambitions to build his latest Yorkshire business into a $1bn unicorn. He speaks to Chris Burn.

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Two men charged over 'vigilante' disorder after 'sex offender's details' emerge

Two men have appeared before magistrates following several incidents of disorder

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Andy Burnham fuel duty plan slammed amid make change calls

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged by FairFuelUK to join other European nations in offering motorists relief

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Andy Burnham urged to introduce new paternity pay rule for workers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged to introduce a Paternity Allowance

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UK heatwave forecast to end as weather maps show heavy rain - full list of areas

The UK is set to be hit by heavy rain in a matter of days as the latest heatwave comes to an end amid a heat health warning

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Hosepipe ban in place for UK areas as fresh UK heatwave looms - full list

A new hosepipe ban has been announced as much of Britain remains in the grip of dry weather

Yorkshire Post Leeds

Troy Williamson v Callum Simpson 2: Barnsley boxer fuelled for rematch in Leeds by dream of Oakwell return

Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson speaks to The Yorkshire Post ahead of his rematch with Troy Williamson

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8 'explosive' Emmerdale spoilers as boss teases 'stunts, heartbreak and tragedy' as soap icon returns

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has told us a little about what to expect in the coming weeks while Patsy Kensit has teased fans with details about her return to the village as Sadie King

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Wakefield Trinity 22 Leeds Rhinos 24: Late drama as Super League title hopes boosted in Belle Vue derby thriller

LEEDS RHINOS underlined their Betfred Super League title credentials as Chris Hankinson’s converted try capped a thrilling comeback 24-22 win over Wakefield Trinity at a packed-out DIY Kitchens Stadium.

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Leeds Knights: Final import signing Cullen McLean keen to maintain 'winning culture'

HAD Cullen McLean any doubts about signing for Leeds Knights, he didn’t have to go too far to be assured he was making the right move.