Kirklees news

• Developer's plan to turn old Halifax Barclays branch into 21 flats blocked

  08-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Barclays shut its Commercial Street branch in Halifax two years ago
  
  Read more

• Dawn French banned from driving after being caught speeding again

  09-09-2026 18:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The much-loved comedy icon exceeded the 12-point limit on her licence, and has now had it taken from her
  
  Read more

• Man, 62, arrested after he 'bit' firefighter responding to Sheffield blaze

  09-09-2026 18:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The man remains in hospital following his arrest
  
  Read more

• Evil foster carer who abused kids in 'house of horrors' released from prison

  09-09-2026 17:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Barbara Daniel and her husband Douglas were found guilty of subjecting six children to abuse at their Parkhead home between 1986 and 1991
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Bradford woman convicted of killing friend in Lamborghini M62 horror smash

  09-09-2026 17:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Hamaira Batool has been found guilty and will be sentenced later this year
  
  Read more

• Arctic Monkeys fans can enjoy one-off Sheffield event as they wait for Alex Turner's band to return

  09-09-2026 17:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  We saw Arctic Monkeys perform at Hillsborough Park back in 2023 - fans are eager to see Alex Turner and his bandmates return
  
  Read more

• Bradford drug dealer busted with stun-gun knuckle duster found at his home

  09-09-2026 17:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Abubakr Ahmed, who was also found to be in possession of cash, has been jailed
  
  Read more

• Leeds Bradford Airport announces more summer 2027 flights and seats

  09-09-2026 17:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'We know how much our customers are looking forward to planning their summer holidays next year'
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Family honour 'superhero' PC Matthew Blades at funeral after A66 crash tragedy

  09-09-2026 16:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Hartlepool fell silent today as Pc Matthew Blades was laid to rest, surrounded by friends, colleagues and fellow police officers
  
  Read more

• Chaos on A1 as overturned caravan blocks major road for hours

  09-09-2026 16:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The caravan tipped onto its side, blocking the A1
  
  Read more

• Rotherham rape suspect vanished before court date

  09-09-2026 16:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Ismail, 39, from Birmingham is wanted following a reported rape in Rotherham
  
  Read more

• 'Disturbance' at funeral of teen killed in A66 horror crash as man arrested

  09-09-2026 16:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The service at Teesside Crematorium for 17-year-old Cole Worthy was thrown into chaos after police were called to reports of a disturbance inside the venue
  
  Read more

• DWP confirms 'support' for benefit claimants with two health conditions

  09-09-2026 16:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A Labour Party MP has questioned the DWP on employment support available
  
  Read more

• Golcar parents warned after man spotted 'following girls and women'

  09-09-2026 15:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Parents have been urged to speak to their children after a Golcar primary school warned families
  
  Read more

• Woman dies while crossing road in Wakefield as driver, 26, arrested

  09-09-2026 15:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The woman, aged 40, sadly died at the scene
  
  Read more

• Woman, 33, dies after falling from M62 bridge in West Yorkshire

  09-09-2026 15:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A full closure of the M62 was put in place between Brighouse and Denshaw
  
  Read more

• Noel Clarke charged with sex offences over allegations between 2007 and 2016

  09-09-2026 15:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old actor is known for Kidulthood and Star Trek Into Darkness
  
  Read more

• Woman left fighting for life after two-car crash in Barnsley

  09-09-2026 15:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A 61-year-old man was also taken to hospital
  
  Read more

• DWP warned against proposed Universal Credit rule for claimants under 22

  09-09-2026 15:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has been urged not to cut Universal Credit health benefits for under-22s
  
  Read more

• New Netflix series based on Roald Dahl book is being filmed in Yorkshire seaside town

  09-09-2026 14:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The star-studded cast include Toby Jones, Nicola Coughlan and Naomi Scott
  
  Read more

• Firefighter assaulted as blaze rips through Sheffield flat

  09-09-2026 14:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker
  
  Read more

• Scarborough rapist in 'sickening' case jailed as police praise victim's strength

  09-09-2026 14:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Phill Blunt has been put behind bars for a 'considerable length of time'
  
  Read more

• Worker buried alive at Surrey site 'a terrible tragedy and totally unavoidable'

  09-09-2026 14:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Anthony O’Connor, 42, has avoided prison after Gheorghita Arsene, 33, was buried alive on a construction site in Surrey
  
  Read more

• Andy Burnham government confirms new rule for renters and landlords from December

  09-09-2026 14:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The government has confirmed the creation of a new national landlord registration service and a clearer route to challenge rent increases in England under the Renters' Rights Act reforms
  
  Read more

• Report shows extent of pain in UK as experts say 'act early'

  09-09-2026 13:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  60% of people in pain say it is something you 'have to put up with'
  
  Read more

• EastEnders star Shane Richie to face trial after pleading not guilty to drink-driving

  09-09-2026 13:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The presenter and actor is accused of driving a white Hyundai car while above the legal limit
  
  Read more

• Halifax dealer 'destroying lives' caught red-handed by undercover officers

  09-09-2026 13:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Richard Carter was found to be in possession of cocaine and cash
  
  Read more

• South Yorkshire Police hunt two men after homophobic attack in Doncaster left victim seriously injured

  09-09-2026 13:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two men were attacked at about 4.20am with one suffering serious injuries
  
  Read more

• 'You are, to be frank, a violent thug' - Christmas Day attack final straw for brave victim

  09-09-2026 13:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tyler Curran has been jailed
  
  Read more

• M18 traffic LIVE updates as crash blocks road with vehicles held

  09-09-2026 13:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is stationary on the motorway
  
  Read more

Follow @Kirklees_UK on Twitter!