Kirklees news

• BBC TV Licensing expiry rules confirmed under Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy

  12-09-2026 12:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham reappointed Lisa Nandy to the Culture Secretary brief as one of his first jobs
  
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• DWP state pensioners risk HMRC bills in 'two-tier system' under Andy Burnham

  13-09-2026 11:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  State pension triple lock increases could push the new state pension above the HMRC personal tax-free allowance
  
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• Gardeners urged to scatter 1 thing in gardens to keep slugs and snails away

  13-09-2026 11:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Slugs and snails are more likely to come out in the garden now that the rain is starting back up again
  
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• Barclays confirms major change coming for banking app users

  13-09-2026 11:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Barclays is rolling out a phased update to its mobile banking app, bringing new features and an improved experience for customers
  
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• 'Defence can’t go to sleep' Covid warning issued as virus still remains lethal

  13-09-2026 11:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Former deputy chief medical officer Sir Jonathan Van Tam has issued a Covid warning
  
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• Period drama actor's chilling comment in last interview before tragic death

  13-09-2026 11:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Julian Sands, who starred in the Oscar-nominated film Room With A View, disappeared while hiking in California's Mount Baldy in January 2023 and his remains were found five months later
  
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• DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026 qualification as birth dates confirmed

  13-09-2026 10:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP and the Labour Party government are bringing back the Winter Fuel Payment for 2026
  
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• DWP state pensioners warned of HMRC tax bills over £255 weekly payments

  13-09-2026 10:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  People who defer their state pension could face unexpected HMRC tax bills
  
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• Dalton Mills fire Sunday update as crews battle blaze at former Peaky Blinders set

  13-09-2026 09:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Fire crews have issued an update
  
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• HMRC sending letters with free £70 payments to a million 'lower earners'

  13-09-2026 09:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  HMRC is contacting an estimated one million low earners
  
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• Fitness influencer suddenly dies during extreme 10,000 calorie-a-day diet challenge

  13-09-2026 09:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, decided to eat 10,000 calories a day - nearly four times the recommended 2,500 daily intake for men - all to try to promote his weight-loss programme, but tragically died, with his official cause of death yet to be confirmed
  
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• Indonesia ferry disaster: One dead and 140 missing after vessel vanishes in Java Sea

  13-09-2026 09:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A search and rescue operation has been launched after contact was lost with the Virgo Transport 8
  
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• Met Office heavy rain forecast as 34 UK areas face Monday downpours

  13-09-2026 09:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued its heavy rain forecast for Monday, naming 34 areas across Scotland and northern England — including Cumbria and Lancashire — set to be hit by downpours, while the south sees warm temperatures of up to 25C.
  
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• Much-loved Emmerdale star died just weeks after receiving crushing news

  13-09-2026 09:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  She was best known for her 15-year tenure on Emmerdale, but the beloved actress tragically passed away just weeks after receiving some crushing news.
  
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• Visitors praise cottage in 'beautiful' Yorkshire village that's 'ideal for sightseeing'

  13-09-2026 08:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'Plenty places to visit in the area'
  
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• Haunting final words of singer who died live on stage in front of crowd

  13-09-2026 08:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The opera singer died on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and his last sung words before plummeting to the stage floor
  
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• HR expert tells pinpoints one time 'you should lie' in job interviews

  13-09-2026 07:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Anna Papalia outlined the importance of assessing the employer while they are interviewing you - and one question they're like to ask you 'only has one good answer'
  
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• Huddersfield Examiner death notices and funeral announcements this week

  13-09-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
  
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• Huddersfield court this week from 'blind drink driver' to town centre 'nuisance'

  13-09-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield court has been dealing with shoplifters, drug offenders, dangerous drivers, and screaming drunks
  
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• The iconic Yorkshire shop that has been trading for 40 years and has stood the test of time

  13-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  We have some wonderful photos looking back over the last four decades
  
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• 'Amazing' Yorkshire shopping centre chippy 'better than Mother Hubbard’s'

  13-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The popular fish and chip cafe has an army of fans
  
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• 51 plans submitted to Kirklees Council this week - including key power structure for George Hotel revamp

  13-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Planning applications submitted to Kirklees Council between Monday, August 31 and Sunday, September 6
  
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• MP says 'situation cannot continue' after another major fire at historic Dalton Mills

  13-09-2026 04:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The interior of the building was completely destroyed by a 2022 fire and there was a further arson attack in 2025
  
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• Dalton Mills fire LIVE updates as crews battle huge blaze

  12-09-2026 23:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Keighley landmark on fire again as crews battle blaze
  
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• Iceland confirms end to issue for shoppers aged over 66 that is 'frustrating'

  12-09-2026 22:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The campaign aims to support up to 7,500 Iceland customers
  
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• Doctor shares common migraine triggers from chocolate to hormonal changes

  12-09-2026 22:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A neurologist has shared a list of common migraine triggers and ranked how likely each one is to bring on an attack
  
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• DWP Universal Credit claimants could be entitled to extra £217 a month

  12-09-2026 21:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Universal Credit claimants with health conditions or disabilities may qualify for an extra £217 a month
  
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• Older DWP state pensioners given bumper Wednesday payments in September

  12-09-2026 21:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Some older state pensioners will receive two regular DWP state pension payments in September 2026
  
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• Older drivers issued 9-second warning over headlight glare after BBC star dies

  12-09-2026 21:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport is to introduce new laws within two years
  
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• DWP confirms five groups of state pensioners who won't get Winter Fuel Payment

  12-09-2026 21:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed the five groups of state pensioners who will not be eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment in 2026
  
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