Kirklees news

• Homeless man hurls vile abuse at magistrates

  05-06-2017 23:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Khalefa Mahdi not happy at being jailed
  
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• Man who threw mobile phone out of window during drug raid jailed

  09-10-2026 18:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Oliver Hargreaves, from Leeds, was jailed for drug dealing in Tadcaster
  
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• Coroner's 'great sadness' over sudden death of Yorkshire girl who loved 'music and singing'

  09-10-2026 18:07 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Evie was in her 'happy place' when singing and chatting with her family
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder accused Joshua Kerry 'also targeted Nigel Farage's home'

  09-10-2026 17:58 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with preparation of terrorist acts between May 31 2024 and July 8 2026, when he allegedly murdered Ann Widdecombe
  
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• George Hotel restoration delayed as council coasts soar to £30m

  09-10-2026 17:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The council had expected the hotel to be finished by the end of 2027, but is now projecting a later date for completion
  
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• Son who killed his mother on New Year's Eve after 'hearing voices' jailed for 16-years

  09-10-2026 17:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Bowen fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with the murder of his own mum
  
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• Huddersfield man abandons dog to starve after threats over debt

  09-10-2026 17:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  "Clearly he gave no consideration for this dog whatsoever. It was wilful neglect."
  
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• Kirklees police officer sexually assaults woman while off-duty

  09-10-2026 17:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  PC Jack Blagborough has ben found guilty following a trial.
  
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• A19 closed update after air ambulance called in police incident

  09-10-2026 17:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The A19 was closed near to Thirsk earlier today
  
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• 'Zoo sadist' who ran monkey torture network jailed for selling sadistic videos

  09-10-2026 16:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Bartosz Poklek, 30, from Bexley in south-east London, was sentenced to three years and three months in prison for his role as ringleader of an international monkey torture network, distributing thousands of animal cruelty videos which sold for up to $500 each
  
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• Inside house of horrors where evil David Barraclough led campaign of terror

  09-10-2026 16:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Both Carolann and her children lived in a world of fear
  
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• Bradford CSE arrests with three men bailed - police statement in full

  09-10-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Three men aged 37, 40, and 41 have been arrested
  
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• Coward David Barraclough starts first day of life sentence refusing to leave prison cell after 'web of lies' unravelled

  09-10-2026 15:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  David Barraclough has now been jailed
  
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• Bogus Covid-19 test lab boss found guilty after pandemic '99.96 per cent' sham plot

  09-10-2026 15:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Former Calderdale councillor Faisal Shoukat was a co-director at RT Diagnostics
  
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• DWP update on state pension 'entitlement' after 2016 change

  09-10-2026 15:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an update on state pension entitlement after the 2016 changes
  
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• Passengers rushed to hospital after flight diverts due to severe turbulence

  09-10-2026 14:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Footage from inside the plane show dramatic scenes following sudden pressure drops
  
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• Yorkshire drought declared over 'lack of rain'

  09-10-2026 14:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The organisation has urged residents to 'be aware' and take necessary action.
  
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• Andy Burnham considering new employment contract rules for millions of workers

  09-10-2026 14:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Labour Party government is planning significant changes to contract rules
  
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• Sheffield grandad's health declined 'so quickly' after 'another tragic reminder of its terrible legacy'

  09-10-2026 13:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The family of a 77-year-old Sheffielder is desperately seeking to speak to his co-workers
  
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• Millions of drivers banned from charging cars outside homes after October 21

  09-10-2026 13:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  New Labour legislation from October 21 rolled out
  
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• Keighley crash police probe as five-year-old hit by car 'seriously injured'

  09-10-2026 12:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The child has been rushed to hospital
  
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• Pulp legend surprises customers at popular Sheffield restaurant

  09-10-2026 12:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Sheffield music great was spotted with some other music stars
  
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• Moment officer sprints at suspect after 'running rings' with body cam 'shaking'

  09-10-2026 12:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The suspect tried to 'run rings' around officers
  
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• Death Row inmate Christa Pike walking for first time since botched execution

  09-10-2026 11:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Christa Pike, 50, survived two administrations of pentobarbital as authorities attempted to carry out her death sentence eight days ago for the 1995 beating and stabbing murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer
  
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• Alison Hammond returns to This Morning as she addresses rushing off live TV

  09-10-2026 11:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has returned to the ITV show after suffering a panic attack live on air during a broadcast on Friday, October 2, saying it was one of the 'scariest' things she has ever been through
  
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• Meadowhall welcomes exciting new opening at Sheffield shopping centre

  09-10-2026 11:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It is one of many major new Meadowhall openings
  
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• Yorkshire Vet viewers emotional after heartbreaking death 'we miss him terribly'

  09-10-2026 11:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Vet fans have been left heartbroken after a beloved pet died months after filming
  
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• Five dead in horror Nepal school bus crash after 650ft plunge down deathly slope

  09-10-2026 11:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Injured pupils have been pulled from the wreckage of the devastating crash, according to reports
  
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• DWP is now taking driving licences from people on benefits for 2 years

  09-10-2026 10:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  People targeted are mostly those claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA
  
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• 'Real life angels' make dreams come true with 'magical' hospice wedding

  09-10-2026 10:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Katerina and Stanley had been together for 12 years
  
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