East Riding of Yorkshire news

• Yorkshire nurses face hospital nightmare as disaster strikes in emergency department

  12-08-2026 22:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nurses at a busy Yorkshire hospital faced chaos when a burst pipe causes part of the emergency department to be evacuated
  
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• Solar eclipse eye damage warning as experts reveal 'real risk' to UK viewers

  12-08-2026 22:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Here are some warning signs to look out for
  
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• Police called to solar eclipse chaos as crowds rush for free protective glasses

  12-08-2026 22:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Officers were called to manage the crowds as people scramble for the complimentary glasses
  
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• Yorkshire solar eclipse LIVE updates as rare event hits skies with brilliant photos capturing history

  12-08-2026 21:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many people across Yorkshire have made sure they enjoyed the moment of history
  
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• 19 stunning solar eclipse photos from Castle Hill and across Yorkshire perfectly summing up historic day

  12-08-2026 21:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many people have marked the historic day across Yorkshire
  
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• Watch live as rare solar eclipse takes place in skies above Yorkshire

  12-08-2026 19:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The sky above Yorkshire will start to darken at around 6.12pm, for a rare phenomenon lasting almost two hours
  
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• Watch as solar eclipse took place in UK skies for first time in 27 years

  12-08-2026 19:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The sky above Yorkshire will start to darken at around 6.12pm, for a rare phenomenon lasting almost two hours
  
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• 'Take shorter showers' - Yorkshire Water issues warning as fifth heatwave hits region

  12-08-2026 18:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire has moved into prolonged dry weather status
  
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• Tragedy as woman and man found dead within 20 minutes of each other

  12-08-2026 18:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police have treated their deaths as 'unexplained'
  
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• Ann Widdecombe funeral sees as family and friends gather for religious farewell

  12-08-2026 17:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Ann Widdecombe has seen around 100 family members, friends and colleagues attend to say farewell to the former Tory minister
  
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• Yorkshire's best curry houses and takeaways revealed - Full list

  12-08-2026 17:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many Yorkshire businesses are being celebrated
  
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• Bradford man who hid cocaine in baby's car seat caught with drugs - again

  12-08-2026 17:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Stephen Jackson, 27, was first arrested at his home in July 2025
  
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• When will next solar eclipse be? How long to wait until chance to see next one

  12-08-2026 17:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  After tonight's spectacular stellar event, this is when the UK is due another eclipse
  
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• 'Avoid non-essential travel' warning issued to train passengers as heatwave roasts UK

  12-08-2026 17:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Operators anticipate some disruption to the lines as temperatures soar this week with many urging passengers to avoid train travel
  
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• Wildfire total for 2026 in England and Wales reaches same as whole of last year

  12-08-2026 16:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 wildfires have been recorded in England and Wales in 2026 so far — matching the record-breaking total for the whole of last year
  
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• Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo close early as heatwave forecast to hit 38C

  12-08-2026 16:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo have both announced they will close two hours early tomorrow as the Met Office forecasts temperatures could reach up to 38C, with an amber extreme heat warning in force
  
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• Man pulled down shorts and demanded sex act from teenager in street

  12-08-2026 16:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mohammad Alizade, 32, had approached the 18-year-old and tried to drag him into nearby bushes
  
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• Teenager and man arrested after gun fired from car at Doncaster home

  12-08-2026 16:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police were made aware of a suspected shooting in Paxton Avenue on July 23
  
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• Two arrested after 100mph police chase ends with fence-hopping 'parkour'

  12-08-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'Their hiding skills were short lived'
  
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• Daylight burglars flee elderly man's home with pillowcase of jewellery, medals

  12-08-2026 15:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The burglary allegedly took place between 5pm and 5.15pm
  
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• Major price hike for all smokers and vapers coming within weeks

  12-08-2026 14:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It will be the latest in a series of major rule changes
  
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• Heartbreak as talented Yorkshire footballer dies aged 16 after 'tragic accident'

  12-08-2026 14:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A junior grassroots team has issued a heartfelt statement
  
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• Andy Burnham told to take £42 charge away from drivers from October

  12-08-2026 14:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  New research has found that electric vehicle drivers are collectively paying an estimated £172 million a year in VAT on public charging
  
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• Solar eclipse pinhole projector to view it safely - how to make one in 6 steps

  12-08-2026 14:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The UK will experience a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday August 12
  
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• Serial sex attacker who murdered two women and raped a third jailed for whole life

  12-08-2026 13:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Simon Levy, 40, killed grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in sexually motivated attacks
  
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• DWP looking into PIP claimants' 'backgrounds' before September

  12-08-2026 13:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed it will collect personal information from PIP disability benefit claimants
  
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• Police officer due in court after being charged with assault

  12-08-2026 13:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  PC James Barnes is due in court
  
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• New two-week paternity leave rule for workers under Andy Burnham

  12-08-2026 12:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The amount of paid parental and adoption leave for police officers has been increased
  
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• What to do if you think someone is fraudulently claiming benefits

  12-08-2026 12:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Benefit fraud and error cost the country close to £10billion last year
  
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• Stop spiders invading homes by spraying £1 mixture over doors and windows

  12-08-2026 12:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Spiders are likely to become a more common sight in UK homes in the coming weeks
  
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• Major change to woodland confirmed after 'lurid acts' covered up

  12-08-2026 12:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Calderdale Council has outlined action being taken
  
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• Huddersfield village set for 40 new homes under transformation plans

  12-08-2026 12:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The homes will be a mix of affordable housing and market houses
  
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• Four men involved in fatal crash in Huyton died of 'multiple injuries'

  12-08-2026 12:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The four men were killed when the black Cupra Formentor they were travelling in came off East Prescot Road, where it meets Liverpool Road, Huyton, and crashed into a lamppost in the early hours of July 24
  
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• Ann Widdecombe's funeral latest as police search Buckfest Abbey ahead of service

  12-08-2026 12:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The funeral service is being held for Ann Widdecombe at Buckfast Abbey in Devon
  
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• Armed police evacuate Central Line train at Stratford after 'man with firearm' report

  12-08-2026 12:07 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police were called to reports of a man with a firearm on the Central Line during Wednesday morning's rush hour commute
  
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• DWP announces improvements to help PIP and Universal Credit claimants

  12-08-2026 12:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has issued an update on its internal processes
  
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• Northallerton hero makes medal vow after agonising finish at European Championships

  12-08-2026 11:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Scott Lincoln vowed that “medals are all I want now” after suffering another agonising fourth-place finish at a major championships in Birmingham.
  
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• Yorkshire solar eclipse 'best spot' to watch emerges for 'once in a lifetime' viewing

  12-08-2026 11:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire location has been named the second best spot in England to watch the eclipse
  
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• DWP PIP changes start to emerge amid Timms Review recommendations

  12-08-2026 11:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP is exploring proposed changes to PIP disability benefits to make the system 'fairer' for claimants and taxpayers
  
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• Solar eclipse expert on only way to safely take photos of event with your phone

  12-08-2026 11:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Looking directly at the eclipse can cause lasting damage to your eyes
  
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• DWP contacting certain PIP claimants over benefits changes by September 4

  12-08-2026 11:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP is inviting PIP claimants with disabilities and long-term health conditions to take part in a series of workshops
  
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• Solar Eclipse 2026: Check your postcode to see when stunning show visible in Yorkshire

  12-08-2026 11:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Our interactive tool allows you to enter your postcode and see the exact time you need to look up at the sky to see the eclipse pass over your home
  
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• Huddersfield Town expectation over 'look and feel' of performances this season

  12-08-2026 10:58 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Town begin their League One campaign against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday
  
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• NHS therapist takes career break to travel the world with kids after 'missing out'

  12-08-2026 10:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Claire Cockayne, 41, and her partner Ben, 42, lived an idyllic family life in the UK with thriving careers and a family home - but they felt like they were missing out on the important moments with their children
  
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• Mum left in coma for four days and almost died after having tooth out

  12-08-2026 10:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  She went to an NHS dentist for a routine procedure and had to learn how to speak again
  
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• Drivers born before 1957 could lose licences under fresh road rule plans

  12-08-2026 10:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Labour government is reviewing feedback on its Road Safety Strategy proposals
  
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• Households living near pylons to get £2,500 - full list of 43 locations

  12-08-2026 09:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The government has shared the schemes which are likely to be eligible for the money which will be paid over a 10-year period
  
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• Hull fire LIVE updates as crews battle blaze with road shut

  12-08-2026 09:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Road shut in Hull as Clough Road building on fire
  
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• Husband’s tracking app led him to wife's body after chilling texts, inquest hears

  12-08-2026 09:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sophie Shambley, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene after her body was found on the tracks of Bryn Railway Station, Wigan, on Friday December 19, 2025
  
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• Why you won't be fined £1,000 for ignoring the hosepipe bans

  12-08-2026 09:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A consumer rights expert has explained a little-known fact about Temporary Use Bans
  
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