Kirklees news

• Trio due in court as £10m ketamine drugs line smashed - police statement in full

  25-09-2026 14:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Twenty bin bags of ketamine discovered in West Yorkshire village worth £10m
  
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• DWP State pensioners on one benefit get £150 off automatically

  25-09-2026 14:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP benefit Pension Credit can provide extra cash to people on a low income who have reached State Pension age
  
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• UK Netflix subscribers could face £1,000 fine under little-known TV Licence rule

  25-09-2026 13:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Think paying for Netflix means you can skip the TV Licence? It all depends on one thing
  
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• Man guilty despite 'slipped in mud' plea as love rival knifed to death - verdicts in

  25-09-2026 13:12 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mason was killed earlier this year in Burley-in-Wharfedale
  
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• Horror as two British women and eight dogs killed in four-car crash in Romania

  25-09-2026 12:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A horror car crash in Romania has killed two British women and eight dogs
  
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• DWP £48.15 weekly extra confirmed for pensioners on top of State Pension

  25-09-2026 12:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Eligible low-income carers who have reached State Pension age could get an extra £48.15 a week through Pension Credit in 2026/27
  
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• Footballer banned from game for five years for GBH attack on fan

  25-09-2026 12:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Calum Merrin played for Liskeard Athletic Football Club before the incident
  
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• Man's tragic death just days after being released from prison

  25-09-2026 12:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire man was given support when he was released from custody
  
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• Noah Woods, 3, had 'run off' from playground 'through gap in fence' before lake tragedy

  25-09-2026 12:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The toddler was seen 'running off' down an alleyway on September 15
  
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• Huge festival line up set to welcome music fans

  25-09-2026 12:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lots of people will enjoy the festivities
  
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• DWP state pension delay for people with September and October birthdays

  25-09-2026 12:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 in stages
  
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• Brits told to prepare home emergency kit with 9 essential items ahead of El Niño

  25-09-2026 12:07 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Government set to unveil a nationwide emergency preparedness campaign
  
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• Merrie England in coffee shop comeback after 'major investment' lifeline

  25-09-2026 11:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield drive-thru coffee shop is due to reopen next month
  
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• Yorkshire boy who died in sea off Welsh coast named in tragic update

  25-09-2026 11:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old boy's body was found after a major search
  
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• Missing Natasha LIVE Keighley search updates as police concerns grow

  25-09-2026 11:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Missing woman is believed to be in the Keighley area
  
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• Moment care home pensioner, 92, tasered and pepper-sprayed by police officers

  25-09-2026 11:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 92-year-old died in hospital 22 days after police were called
  
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• Ms Rachel reels off three nursery rhymes that should be banned 'immediately'

  25-09-2026 10:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Children's entertainer Ms Rachel has shared her thoughts on a number of popular nursery rhymes
  
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• Schoolboy, 11, 'distracted by eight-second video on phone' before killed by train at crossing

  25-09-2026 09:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jaiden Shehata was using a railway crossing when he was sadly struck by a passing train
  
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• The Broadway welcomes famous face for launch of new store at Bradford shopping centre

  25-09-2026 09:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lots of people attended the big launch event
  
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• DWP state pension 2027 update with eligibility rules and qualifying years explained

  25-09-2026 09:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed key details on State Pension eligibility for 2026-2027
  
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• UK households with over £12,000 in savings facing new charges under Andy Burnham

  25-09-2026 09:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  New cash rule introduced under new PM Andy Burnham
  
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• Halifax Piece Hall announces two massive bands for huge night at iconic venue

  25-09-2026 08:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Halifax Piece Hall's summer 2027 concert series is sure to welcome thousands of music fans
  
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• Anyone with petrol or diesel car given £5 Friday alert as average hits £199.9

  25-09-2026 08:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  In an update a pump price site said average to fuel a family car has soared in just one week - meaning drivers should fill up now
  
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• Anyone with petrol or diesel car given £108.76 Friday alert as average hits £199.9

  25-09-2026 08:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  In an update a pump price site said average to fuel a family car has soared in just one week - meaning drivers should fill up now
  
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• Teen accused of killing two pals in New Year's Day horror crash

  25-09-2026 08:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Alfie Bristow, 19, denies causing the deaths of William Herbert, 16, and Oliver (Olly) Mitchell, 18, by dangerous driving. He also denies causing serious injury to four others
  
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• Catterick Garrison barracks blaze as 'smoke inhalation' victim rushed to hospital - fire statement in full

  25-09-2026 08:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Catterick Garrison barracks accommodation fire - one person taken to hospital
  
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• Yorkshire cliffside walk with ‘exceptional scenery’ is a must-see this autumn

  25-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nothing says autumn quite like a long walk outdoors, and this route has garnered quite the amount of attention for its stunning views of the coast, making it all the more worthwhile
  
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• Animal telepath says she 'spoke' to killer elephant with 'tragic story'

  25-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A self-styled animal communicator claims to have telepathically connected with Rani, a captive elephant in Sri Lanka linked to four deaths, and says the elephant's attacks stemmed from grief over two miscarriages in captivity.
  
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• Brits warned of 'life-threatening' flooding as hurricane grips exotic holiday spot

  25-09-2026 07:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Holiday hotspot visitors face a risk of life-threatening flooding from Hurricane Nolo
  
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• People told 'don't just pay it' as HMRC sends new tax demand letters

  25-09-2026 07:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There are fears people could end up paying much more than they need to
  
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• Huddersfield mum's 'head a mess' during TK Maxx clothes raid - but had 'no rhyme or reason'

  25-09-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield woman has past history of offending
  
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• Sick Huddersfield predator's vile 'baby sex' plan laid out to other paedophile in online chat

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Elliot Tasker spoke of his sexual interest in children
  
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• Predator told girl he was naughty and wanted to get close on trip to Skipton

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Phillip Smith has a 'distorted thinking towards females,' a court has heard
  
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• Police brace for 'regular, sustained' protests if asylum site opens at former RAF base

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Demonstrations of this scale could demand considerable police resources
  
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• McDonald's that 600 people fought now wants to open even earlier

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The fast-food giant opened a new branch in Burley in Wharfedale in 2024
  
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• 'I stayed at a castle on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales that’s ‘far from perfect' and that’s why I loved it'

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Augill Castle is a far cry from a traditional hotel and that’s exactly what makes a stay there so special
  
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• Huddersfield man went on 17-day crime spree - and targeted same shop 16 times

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Kirklees magistrates' court told that defendant hadn't troubled the courts before now
  
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• Brighouse street's fury as pavements turned into 'freebie' parking spots for commuters

  25-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Residents on Gooder Lane said commuter parking has blocked key routes for buses
  
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• Autumn Budget under Andy Burnham could put pressure on these earners

  25-09-2026 01:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Autumn Budget is being announced on October 28
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on opening second pub in new location

  25-09-2026 00:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson response to suggestion he run a second pub following the success of The Farmer's Dog
  
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• Large fire at Catterick Garrison accommodation block to rage on 'throughout the night'

  25-09-2026 00:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Multiple appliances are in attendance overnight at the barracks
  
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