Kirklees news

• Greek holiday hotspot popular with Brits battered by deadly floods

  14-10-2026 19:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A 62-year-old man has died after his car was swept onto a beach by flash floods on the Greek holiday island of Rhodes, with the island placed under a state of emergency as violent winds and heavy rain cause widespread damage.
  
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• Can you stop someone from parking in front of your house? UK law explained

  18-10-2026 05:07 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A legal advisor explains whether you have any rights to the space in front of your house – from driveway obstruction rules to what counts on public roads.
  
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• Yorkshire's eight most magical pop-up ice rinks for a festive skate

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ice skating is a festive classic - here's a list of all the spots across Yorkshire where you can give it a go
  
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• 'Tearful' hotel riot inmate who took his own life had been 'upset and frustrated at injustice'

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Peter Lynch was feeling upset after being jailed for two years and eight months
  
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• North Yorkshire town where drivers crash into walls and lorries thunder past schoolchildren

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The town of Sherburn-in-Elmet has long been plagued by poor driving
  
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• Five biggest planning decisions as Kirklees Council rejects huge housing plan

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A variety of applications have been determined this month
  
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• Car wash greenlit despite residents' fears over noisy pressure washers

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The plans were unanimously approved
  
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• 'Affordable' Pumpkin patch tucked into stunning Peak District valley 30 minutes from Yorkshire promising 'wholesome' day out

  18-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Owners say it offers far more than pumpkin picking
  
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• 'Ominous' flu warning as NHS braces for 'challenging' winter

  18-10-2026 01:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Professor Frankie Swords said hospital admissions for the virus were the “highest” she could remember
  
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• Worst secondary schools for truancy as Yorkshire has seven in top 20 - full list

  17-10-2026 19:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The secondary schools children are most likely to skip classes on have been revealed - and schools in Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford and York are among the country's worst.
  
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• Road rage killer Tracie Andrews pictured 30 years after shocking murder

  17-10-2026 19:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tracie Andrews, 57, is one of the country's most notorious killers due to the way she tried to cover up her crime.
  
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• 53 nostalgic pictures from 2015 night out in North Yorkshire town

  17-10-2026 19:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Take a trip down memory lane.
  
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• Cyclist killed in crash with Volvo travelling in same direction - police statement

  17-10-2026 19:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following the collision.
  
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• Manchester Arndale live: Armed police swarm city centre with boy, 14, injured

  17-10-2026 18:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been on scene
  
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• Manchester Arndale live: Armed police swarm city centre

  17-10-2026 18:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been on scene
  
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• Body found in garden off £800k home as police probe 'unexplained' death

  17-10-2026 18:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A man has been discovered dead in the garden of an £800,000 property as police investigate his "unexplained" death.
  
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• Missing Avah, 13, LIVE as police urge 'call 999'

  17-10-2026 18:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Avah, 13, from West Yorkshire, is believed to have connections in Scarborough and Filey
  
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• Oregon school shooting victim remembered as teacher, 25, with a 'huge heart'

  17-10-2026 18:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Meghan Lambert, 25, died when a 16-year-old allegedly opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Three children, aged five, eight and 11, were also killed in the attack.
  
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• Creepy moment Yorkshire Ghost Guy captures spooky 'figure' on camera at Duke of York castle

  17-10-2026 18:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire Ghost Guy Andrew captured the footage while visiting Sandal Castle.
  
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• Officer's appeal after woman dies without her family

  17-10-2026 17:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The coroner's office has issued a statement following the woman's death.
  
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• Mirfield schoolboy's 'incredible milestone' after overcoming hurdles to represent England

  17-10-2026 17:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Eleven-year-old Jake, from Mirfield, has been selected to represent England at the WKC World Championships.
  
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• 'Disturbance' at Huddersfield house as two injured and police make arrests

  17-10-2026 17:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested by West Yorkshire Police following a 'disturbance'.
  
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• Omaze battling HRMC in court over rules around luxury house prize draws

  17-10-2026 12:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The landmark dispute went to the First Tier Tax Tribunal
  
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• Bus route changes 'make no sense' as Hillsborough locals hit out at plans

  17-10-2026 12:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Residents are raising concerns about the council's proposed changes to bus routes 61, 62, 81 and 82.
  
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• Home Farm Twins now from X Factor audition to huge transformation

  17-10-2026 12:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The stars of the Yorkshire-set CBBC series Home Farm Twins have gone on to forge successful careers in music.
  
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• Doncaster Sheffield Airport shock twist as SYMCA to buy from Peel Group

  17-10-2026 12:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is close to signing a deal to purchase Doncaster Sheffield Airport from the Peel Group.
  
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• Revolting pong forces motorcross park to close as council 'in discussions'

  17-10-2026 12:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Doncaster Moto Parc has been closed for three weeks after an 'ongoing odour issue' staff and riders feel physically sick
  
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• Uproar as Sheffield councillor posts 'dangerous' Dubai autism stem cell 'cure' video

  17-10-2026 11:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Green councillor Mustafa Ahmed, posted a video to his Facebook page advertising the 'cure' clinic – which has since been removed
  
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• Travel experts all said one thing when asked what not to pack for holiday

  17-10-2026 11:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Travel experts have shared their top packing tips, revealing the one thing you should leave at home to save space, cut stress and travel lighter on your next holiday
  
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• Barcelona's hidden gems - the off the beaten track sights you shouldn't miss

  17-10-2026 11:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Beyond the Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló, Barcelona hides some incredible hidden gems off the beaten path that make any visit even more special
  
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