Kirklees news

• Anyone stopping atorvastatin 'needs to understand' one thing warns pharmacist

  08-10-2026 13:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Anyone wondering whether they still need their cholesterol tablets has been given an important question to ask
  
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• Yorkshire Vet star steps in as Channel 5 favourite opens up on painful injury

  08-10-2026 22:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Vet star Shona Searson gave a health update during the latest episode on Thursday
  
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• Ex-police officer jailed after victim secretly recorded prolonged hotel attack

  08-10-2026 21:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ryan Theaker was a serving Matrix officer at the time he attacked his victim
  
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• Police release e-fit after man's 'lewd act' on Sowerby Bridge street

  08-10-2026 21:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to Tuel Lane
  
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• Samuel West shares 'very difficult' part of honouring late mum Prunella Scales

  08-10-2026 21:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  All Creatures star Samuel West opened up about the death of his mother and his fears about honouring her life at her memorial service.
  
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• Plane hit by lightning during storm before landing safely in India

  08-10-2026 20:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  An IndiGo passenger jet carrying 110 people suffered nose damage after a suspected lightning strike during a hailstorm at 17,000ft over northern India, with all passengers and crew landing safely in Lucknow
  
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• Missing Manchester man believed dead after body found in Colombia

  08-10-2026 20:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Anton Green was reported missing in August this year
  
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• Dental nurse suffered bruises and gash before drowning, inquest hears

  08-10-2026 19:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The body of Laura Marshall, 31, was found in a flat in Victoria Street, Lurgan, Co Armagh, in April 2016
  
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• Air ambulance live updates as crews seen at Yorkshire playing fields

  08-10-2026 19:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  We are bringing you all the latest on the breaking incident
  
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• Health fears at Huddersfield court as defendant 'with contagious disease' turns up

  08-10-2026 19:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Paramedics attended the court
  
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• PIP fraudster living it up on cruise ship in sparkly jacket said he couldn’t walk - now he is in jail

  08-10-2026 18:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nathan Wood has appeared in court
  
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• Prison officer shared 5,000 Snapchats with inmate at maximum security jail

  08-10-2026 18:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jade Morris initially slammed the accusations against her as 'ludicrous'
  
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• Mum in labour sent 45 mins away to locked doors – and baby born not breathing

  08-10-2026 18:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Bradford mum now fears her baby girl may have suffered long-term health problems
  
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• Maggot-infested house with 'constant stream of visitors' shut down in seaside town

  08-10-2026 17:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours reported "loud music, shouting and doors being slammed at all hours of the day and night"
  
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• Yorkshire luxury spa wins two international awards alongside a major domestic accolade

  08-10-2026 17:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition'
  
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• Yorkshire village horror as HGV crash leaves car driver, 67, fighting for life

  08-10-2026 17:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage
  
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• Moment tasers pulled as runaway driver rams Huddersfield police in dramatic street standoff

  08-10-2026 17:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two officers were put in an extreme situation - and it was all caught on camera
  
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• Disease linked to meningitis confirmed at Scottish university

  08-10-2026 17:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Precautionary measures have been rolled out after a student was diagnosed with meningococcal disease
  
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• Teenage girl left fighting for life after Rotherham rush hour crash

  08-10-2026 16:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The pedestrian was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
  
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• Frank Carr's death sends shockwaves as tributes paid to 'talented and passionate' Countryfile farmer

  08-10-2026 16:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Frank Carr appeared on BBC One’s Countryfile
  
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• Man, 75, among three arrested after cat's tail posted through owner's letterbox

  08-10-2026 16:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  More than 100 mourners attended a vigil to pay their respects to Max
  
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• Girl, 12, died after drinking milkshake made from 'contaminated blender'

  08-10-2026 16:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The parents of Mia Shay St Hilaire want lessons to be learned from their daughter's death
  
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• AD FEATURE: Behind the scenes in York at Nestlé’s global centre of innovation

  08-10-2026 16:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Here, we're lifting the lid on York’s centuries-old legacy for confectionery innovation
  
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• Westlife halt Sheffield show as proud dad gets emotional over young fan's letter

  08-10-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Westlife are embarking on their 25th anniversary tour this month - this is what happened at their Sheffield show on Wednesday evening
  
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• Popular Sheffield pub reopens following major makeover

  08-10-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'The refurbishment has transformed the pub to create a modern and welcoming space that’s perfect for any occasion'
  
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• Horrific headaches and dizzy spells - Yorkshire residents 'suffering big time' as new covid strain hits

  08-10-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Residents have shared their experiences as a rise in cases is reported
  
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• Ex-Dewsbury MP learns fate over Covid lab that made £6.67m in three weeks

  08-10-2026 15:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  RT Diagnostics was established in "shoddy and inadequate premises" in Halifax
  
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• Tragedy as mum finds 'bubbly' son, 2, dead in bed

  08-10-2026 14:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sebastian Karl Griffiths was well the previous evening an inquest heard
  
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• 'End of an era' as legendary Sheffield city centre bar announces plans to shut

  08-10-2026 14:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many regulars have offered messages of support to the team at the Sheffield city centre venue
  
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• Kind Batley schoolgirl uses pocket money to feed hurt elderly man who hadn't eaten all day

  08-10-2026 14:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Quick-thinking Hannah has been commended by Yorkshire Ambulance Service
  
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