Kirklees news

• Another heat surge set to bring over 30C temperatures - full county list revealed

  20-08-2026 17:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has predicted more heatwaves in September
  
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• Teacher who allegedly had sex with pupils 'acted like in a Sabrina Carpenter video,' court told

  20-08-2026 18:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, is accused of indecently assaulting two pupils in the 1980s when they were aged around 14 to 15 and she was in her mid-20s
  
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• Accused teacher 'acted like in a Sabrina Carpenter video,' court told

  20-08-2026 18:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sally-Anne Bowen, 65, is accused of indecently assaulting two pupils in the 1980s when they were aged around 14 to 15 and she was in her mid-20s
  
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• 'Sexually deviant' hoarder who owned child-like sex doll films girl undressing on hidden camera and teens on bus

  20-08-2026 18:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'Officers also found 24 video recordings of children on a bus and 219 screenshots of children'
  
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• Sheffield Reform UK councillor has whip removed - after discovery he wasn't party member

  20-08-2026 17:31 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Councillor Robert Hanson has been removed from the party
  
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• Woman who couldn't see road due to dangling toys kills man crossing street at lights

  20-08-2026 17:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  John Nottingham died after being struck by Rosemarie Ozsko's car.
  
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• GCSE results day 2026 in fabulous pictures as Yorkshire celebrates

  20-08-2026 16:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of students have been receiving their GCSE results across the county.
  
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• Missing girl plied with booze before being raped by predator

  20-08-2026 16:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Adam Batley has now been jailed
  
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• Homeless camp torn down after man wishes councillor's son dead and numerous complaints

  20-08-2026 16:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police supervised the removal of the camp following complaints from nearby shopkeepers
  
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• Brighouse adult gaming centre to spread into old tanning salon

  20-08-2026 16:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Admiral adult gaming centre has been granted permission to knock through to next door..
  
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• Crucial change underway at Halifax hospital - but most important work is invisible

  20-08-2026 16:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Construction has finally started at Calderdale Royal Hospital.
  
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• Teenager set to stand trial over Thornton Lodge Garage shooting

  20-08-2026 15:53 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Joe Garrity has appeared in court
  
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• Andy Burnham 'wishes Harry and Meghan well' but refuses to comment on security funding

  20-08-2026 15:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly moving back to the UK
  
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• Man accused of swimming pool sex crimes dies after feeling unwell in prison cell

  20-08-2026 15:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Colin Gaines was due to stand trial
  
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• Fraudster who conned Tinder victims out of thousands after claiming to have cancer is jailed

  20-08-2026 15:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Joseph Gibson conned victims he met on dating apps out of thousands of pounds by pretending to have cancer
  
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• Manhunt launched after woman in her 40s raped in woodland near beach

  20-08-2026 15:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A cordon has been set up around the nature reserve near Bournemouth beach after a woman was reportedly raped
  
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• Man wanted back in prison as 'stalking and assault' probe launched

  20-08-2026 15:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Enquiries have been made to trace Henriques
  
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• Luxury Huddersfield spa in the running for three huge awards - here's how you can show your support

  20-08-2026 14:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There's an incentive on offer to share in the destination's success
  
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• Teens flee from police on dirt bike - but then end up involved in serious crash

  20-08-2026 14:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police issue statement after teens end up in hospital
  
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• Whitby teenager helps catch massive 53-stone bluefin tuna in 90-year first

  20-08-2026 13:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ada Peake, 18, was part of a five-strong crew who landed the giant fish in the North Sea
  
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• Bradford stabbing police probe as teen rushed to hospital after knife attack

  20-08-2026 13:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police were blue-lighted to the scene on Tuesday evening
  
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• GCSE results day 2026: Grade boundaries confirmed for AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, CCEA and WJEC

  20-08-2026 13:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Students up and down the country will be opening their GCSE results today - and here's everything you need to know about grade boundaries
  
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• Not Leeds nor Bradford - Yorkshire city named one of best cheap UK weekends away

  20-08-2026 13:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A couple can enjoy a great weekend for less than £250
  
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• Body of 16-year-old girl found in park as police issue statement

  20-08-2026 13:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The teenager was discovered unresponsive in a London park and declared dead at the scene
  
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• GCSE results in every council area mapped as two Yorkshire towns among England's worst

  20-08-2026 13:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Interactive GCSE results map shows how well students have done this year in every local authority area in England
  
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• Doctor lists seven symptoms students need to take notice of

  20-08-2026 13:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The signs can easily be mistaken for something less serious
  
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• Firebombs thrown at wedding guests and supercars outside restaurant

  20-08-2026 13:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the incident at the Royal Shalimar in Highgate Road, Birmingham
  
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• Man wanted on suspicion of rape - police appeal in full

  20-08-2026 13:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Michael Connors is wanted by West Yorkshire Police
  
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• Men pushed KFC staff after throwing items before worker punched in face

  20-08-2026 12:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two men can help police with their enquiries
  
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• Poundland makes first opening in two years as change rolls out to all stores

  20-08-2026 12:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Shoppers will see changes at all branches across the country
  
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