Kirklees news

• DWP confirms benefits claimants getting extra earnings in payment 'first'

  18-09-2026 12:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Thousands of disabled people have achieved their first earnings from paid employment through the government's Connect to Work scheme
  
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• Police release image of man after woman spied on in Batley toilet

  18-09-2026 16:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The incident reportedly took place on June 25
  
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• F1 car visiting Yorkshire city this weekend - here's how you can see it

  18-09-2026 16:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  If you love Formula 1 then you'll want to see it for yourself
  
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• DWP told don't proceed with PIP changes as 80pc of claimants don't support

  18-09-2026 16:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Timms Review is currently being conducted by the Labour Party government
  
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• Huddersfield to host huge Halloween party

  18-09-2026 15:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It is time to get planning your costume for the big event
  
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• Police issue heartbreaking update as search for murdered Teresa Shephard's body ends

  18-09-2026 15:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Officers had been excavating a site off Piper Lane, in Aston
  
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• Leeds teen knifed man to death outside his home over 'personal grudge'

  18-09-2026 15:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Teenager travelled 150 miles from Yorkshire to kill 'friendly and polite' man in 'savage' knife attack
  
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• Baildon schools shut as homes left without water - Yorkshire Water statement

  18-09-2026 15:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two schools have closed for the day due to the disruption
  
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• Missing Lillia from Bolton LIVE search updates as latest sighting confirmed

  18-09-2026 15:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  An urgent appeal has again been issued for 13-year-old Lillia
  
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• Predator behind bars after sending sick messages to children online

  18-09-2026 15:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Aaron Grimshaw, 23, admits multiple counts of sexual offences against three victims
  
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• Mourners gather for funeral of girl, 7, who died in Grangetown house fire

  18-09-2026 14:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Valentina and her aunt Natalie McDonald died in the blaze in August
  
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• DWP change with PIP could unfairly penalise 'second largest claimant group'

  18-09-2026 14:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Arthritis UK has criticised an Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis of a pounds-per-points model for Personal Independence Payment reform
  
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• A big name Sheffield store has shut following the closure of a neighbouring shop

  18-09-2026 14:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  We've seen some big names close in Sheffield city centre
  
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• DWP removes claim form and bans some state pensioners from major payment

  18-09-2026 14:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has withdrawn the Winter Fuel Payment claim form for pensioners living in EEA countries and Switzerland
  
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• BBC TV Licence prosecution rules - 3 mistakes that end in court

  18-09-2026 13:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  TV Licensing rules reveal three ways viewers could face court
  
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• Sheffield gang boss flooded city with £400k of hard drugs in less than a year

  18-09-2026 13:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ahmed Ahmed, 26, played a managerial role in each of the drugs lines
  
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• Mum 'accused of sex with dog' breaks silence as mystery pet pictures emerge

  18-09-2026 13:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Malia Nummerdor, 38, has been accused of engaging in bestiality with her pet dog 'Ranger'
  
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• Bradford train station tragedy after 'casualty on the tracks' - police statement

  18-09-2026 13:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police were called to reports of a casualty at a train station in Bradford last night
  
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• Yorkshire teenager Kyle missing since Saturday found 'safe and well'

  18-09-2026 13:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There had been "serious" concerns for his welfare
  
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• Teenager fighting for life after E-scooter crash in Bradford street

  18-09-2026 12:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
  
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• Radio station bans Ed Sheeran's music following Macklemore controversy

  18-09-2026 12:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Classic Hits Radio will no longer play Ed Sheeran's music over the removal of Macklemore from the singer's US tour
  
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• Moment quad biker blocks off police during nervy countryside pursuit

  18-09-2026 12:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The quad bike chase ensued during the early hours of the morning following a reported theft of a motor vehicle
  
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• Kirstie Allsopp calls Earl Spencer 'hypocrite' over tell-all book about Diana

  18-09-2026 12:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Earl Spencer released a book 'Swan Song, Diana, my sister'
  
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• TV host fiery rant on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry saying 'it's all lies'

  18-09-2026 12:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Megyn Kelly has repeatedly criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  
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• Sheffield brute dragged ex-girlfriend 'like a ragdoll' and stomped on her head

  18-09-2026 12:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Padley Dempsey, 25, has been jailed
  
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• New October key deadline issued for all cat owners across UK

  18-09-2026 11:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  MPs are set to debate a petition calling for new legislation requiring drivers to report collisions with cats
  
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• Peep Show star Matt King cancels book signing tour after 'rare' stroke

  18-09-2026 11:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Peep Show star Matt King has been forced to cancel his Super Hans book signing tour after suffering a stroke
  
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• Mum left brain damaged after taking £5 viral TikTok supplement

  18-09-2026 11:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lois Kinder, 44, took the supplement daily for a year – but she was rushed to hospital after her eyes and skin turned yellow and doctors believe it caused her acute liver failure
  
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• Huddersfield food hall search for 'boldest food talent' with 'next level' offer

  18-09-2026 11:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield food hall is due to open next year - and vendors and traders are needed
  
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• Mum beams in mugshot after 'caught having sex with family dog by husband'

  18-09-2026 11:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Malia Nummerdor, 38, was charged with engaging in sexual contact with an animal
  
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