Kirklees news

• Heartbroken partner says drunk driver 'stole my happy-ever-after' in horror crash

  28-09-2026 16:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The victim's grief-stricken partner gave an emotional statement as drunk driver Vilius Domarkas was jailed
  
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• Dad killed in horror car crash where banned driver ramps speed up to 87mph

  29-09-2026 17:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Rowan Grant was jailed for ten years and disqualified from driving for life
  
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• Masked Surron teen who left cyclist with life-changing injuries told to pay him just £495

  29-09-2026 17:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dad of seven still in hospital and needs round the clock care
  
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• Man found dead after explosion in Rotherham - police statement in full

  29-09-2026 17:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The police and fire services are now working to figure out the cause of the explosion
  
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• Motorbike removed from crash scene before police arrived as teen seriously hurt

  29-09-2026 17:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old have been arrested
  
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• Bradford robber held axe to taxi driver's face and threatened to murder him

  29-09-2026 17:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ismail Ahmed also told shop staff, "You know what I'm here for" as he pulled out a hammer
  
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• Major progress update as Huddersfield railway station gears up to re-open

  29-09-2026 16:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Senior Kirklees councillors have visited the site
  
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• Cause of Bootle house fire that killed mum and three kids involved e-scooter battery

  29-09-2026 16:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Elisha Brabin, and her children Leo, Ellis and Prudence, all died in a house fire at their home on Merseyside
  
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• Moment police smash down door in raids on drug gang with £420k stash

  29-09-2026 16:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The police discovered cocaine, crack cocaine, and ketamine
  
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• UK diesel prices hit record average of 199.18p a litre

  29-09-2026 16:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Average diesel price hits record as family car fill-up nears £110
  
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• UK households urged to stock up on 15 items amid 'severe' polar vortex warning

  29-09-2026 15:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Climate experts have warned that a polar vortex could bring harsher conditions and snowfall across the UK this winter
  
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• RAF Fairford update on 'terror bomb plot' as bombshell messages exposed

  29-09-2026 15:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Five men arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have been released on bail
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms future of UK state pension triple lock in major speech

  29-09-2026 15:53 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has confirmed a big change this afternoon
  
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• Andy Burnham vows to 'break the mould' in first Labour conference speech as PM

  29-09-2026 15:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham used his first Labour conference speech as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader in Liverpool to promise a new path for Britain, pledging greater control over housing, energy and water, alongside social care reform.
  
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• 'Call 999' warning as police hunt wanted Selby man, 39

  29-09-2026 15:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  James Ramsey is believed to still be in the Selby area
  
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• Drivers in three groups who won't benefit from October rule change

  29-09-2026 15:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills from October 1 will help home EV charging costs
  
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• Henry Nowak's killer granted permission to appeal 21-year sentence

  29-09-2026 15:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Vickrum Digwa was jailed for a minimum of 21 years for the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton in December 2025
  
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• 'Man who has a future' threatened to slit taxi driver's throat during robbery

  29-09-2026 15:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nikolas Balog waited until other passengers had left the vehicle
  
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• Pedestrian seriously injured in Sheffield bus collision - police statement in full

  29-09-2026 15:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The road has since reopened
  
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• Police launch inquiry after newborn found dead on North Wales shoreline

  29-09-2026 14:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A newborn baby's body was found on the Menai Strait shoreline near Siliwen Road in Bangor
  
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• M&S shopper left 'really angry' after he's slapped with £170 parking fine

  29-09-2026 14:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tim Coates wants to warn others
  
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• Former Manchester City footballer found dead at age 32

  29-09-2026 14:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ex City and England u-18 player was previously jailed for killing a brother and sister in a car crash
  
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• HMRC new tax bills issued to DWP state pensioners from October

  29-09-2026 14:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  HMRC will recover winter fuel payments from state pensioners whose income from all sources exceeds £35,000
  
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• Katie Price opens up on health battle after splitting from Lee Andrews

  29-09-2026 14:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Katie Price has been battling the health condition for years following her life-changing injury
  
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• Pervert arrested as he landed at Manchester Airport after 'ignoring red warning'

  29-09-2026 13:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Officers were waiting for him
  
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• Vet's warning ahead of October 1 dog rule change

  29-09-2026 13:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dr Oliver Duprey has explained what owners will need to do
  
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• Teen dies in horror Range Rover crash with tractor towing hay bales

  29-09-2026 13:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Another teenager has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• 'Not acceptable' - Catcalling crackdown across Sheffield to stop 'all the time' problem

  29-09-2026 13:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  PC Georgia Harrison warned that she was harassed while running in her neighbourhood
  
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• Russia's embassy in London issues nuclear warning to UK and NATO over TV show

  29-09-2026 13:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Russia's embassy in London has warned that any UK or NATO military action against Russian territory could bring a response involving nuclear weapons
  
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• Heartbreaking tribute to girl, 15, with 'biggest smile' who died in crash

  29-09-2026 13:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Charlie Olivia Slack was a passenger in a Fiat 500 when it was involved in a collision
  
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