Kirklees news

• 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.
  
  Read more

• Manchester Arndale live: Armed police swarm city centre

  17-10-2026 18:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have been on scene
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• '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'.
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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.
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• 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
  
  Read more

• Five 'must check' things before buying UK used car

  17-10-2026 11:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Motoring experts have urged drivers to make five essential checks before buying a second-hand car, as one in four motorists isn't confident in what to look for when buying a used vehicle.
  
  Read more

• Lawyer explains major changes to wedding rules in England and Wales

  17-10-2026 11:07 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Some key rules will stay the same
  
  Read more

• Wi-Fi mistake millions of UK homes make — and simple fix to save you money

  17-10-2026 10:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Millions of UK households struggle with slow or patchy Wi-Fi — but the solution may not require a costly broadband upgrade.
  
  Read more

• Hospitals remove thousands of items from bums including vapes, Lego and phones

  17-10-2026 10:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  Doctors across England have also retrieved remote controls, eggs, Coke cans and bank cards
  
  Read more

• Lancashire shop with secret cupboard packed with Viagra and illegal cigarettes

  17-10-2026 10:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The compartment rose up from the floor when a hidden fob in a sponge was pressed.
  
  Read more

• Andy Burnham government response to petition to reduce State Pension age to 65

  17-10-2026 09:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The UK government has responded to a petition calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to 65
  
  Read more

• Yorkshire walker 'totally destroyed' after car flips and hits two

  17-10-2026 09:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dovydas Juras lost control of his car while trying to undertake another vehicle.
  
  Read more

• 'Loving and kind' nurse dies days after acid reflux misdiagnosis

  17-10-2026 09:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Paula Ivers, 47, died at her home after presenting at hospital with severe chest pain.
  
  Read more

• UK town 'like a horror movie' where 'nervy' locals too scared to go out after 6pm

  17-10-2026 09:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Locals say the town centre has become a 'horror movie' after dark, with residents too scared to go out due to anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, homelessness and drugs
  
  Read more

• 41 dead as UK Covid deaths surge - American Covid XFG variant symptoms explained

  17-10-2026 09:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Covid cases have surged across the UK week on week with 41 coronavirus deaths recorded in the most recent seven-day data period, according to the UK Health Security Agency, as the American Covid XFG Stratus variant continues to spread
  
  Read more

• NATO scrambles F-18s and issues air alert after 'aerial target' spotted

  17-10-2026 09:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  NATO has scrambled two fighter jets overnight after radar detected an unidentified 'aerial target'
  
  Read more

• High wind and heavy rain to hit UK - followed by very cold weather

  17-10-2026 09:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  An expert has explained the weather pattern heading for the UK and what it will mean
  
  Read more

• Andy Burnham crushes biggest rival - even Angela Rayner can't touch hi

  17-10-2026 08:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham is on course to own the entire left as the Greens implode and Angela Rayner is overshadowed – and a snap election could be on the cards
  
  Read more

• Parents describe 'chaos' after Northern school evacuated over 'safety threat'

  17-10-2026 08:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The school, which only opened last month, was closed following a malicious communications report
  
  Read more

Follow @Kirklees_UK on Twitter!