Kirklees news

• Hunt for owner of teddy bear holding tiny urn with 'human ashes' left behind on train

  11-09-2026 17:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The small urn is held in the arms of a teddy bear
  
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• Woman gets life for stabbing vulnerable man to death while he shouted 'please help me'

  15-09-2026 13:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Victim Liam Collier's mum said that night 'changed her life forever'
  
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• Shafton crash LIVE updates as major road closed in both directions

  15-09-2026 13:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The A628 Collier Road has been closed in both directions
  
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• Teenager plunges 25ft after falling off swing as air ambulance scrambled

  15-09-2026 13:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mountain rescuers set up a rope rescue system to reach the teenager after he fell down a steep banking
  
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• Huddersfield Royal Infirmary visitors issued warning from Tuesday as Calderdale Royal follows suit

  15-09-2026 13:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The changes came in at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary today with Calderdale Royal to follow on Thursday
  
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• DWP update on face-to-face assessments with 74,000 claimants affected

  15-09-2026 13:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a correction over the number of face-to-face Work Capability Assessments (WCA) carried out in 2024
  
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• Truth about speeding rules as drivers believe 'facts' that aren't true

  15-09-2026 12:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Myths about when you are allowed to break the speed limit or use your phone are confusing drivers
  
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• Woman dies after being hit by car in Todmorden - man in custody

  15-09-2026 12:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A police scene remains in place following the collision
  
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• Suspected Huddersfield murder victim 'had blood coming from nose' - Inquest

  15-09-2026 12:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Coroner told of circumstances surrounding death of Simon Stell
  
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• Home and Away star who played Floss McPhee sadly dies aged 89

  15-09-2026 11:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sheila Kennelly also starred in Number 96 as barmaid Norma Whittaker
  
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• Two women 'trapped' on car roof with 'water rising' after bridge plunge

  15-09-2026 11:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The car was reported to have driven through Barth Bridge, in Dent
  
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• Your legal rights if someone reserves a space with traffic cones

  15-09-2026 11:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Neighbours might try to make sure they have somewhere to park outside their home
  
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• Dealer's 'Khanny line' severed as terrifying electro-knuckle duster seized

  15-09-2026 11:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire drug dealer jailed six years after police find electric knuckle duster
  
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• Huddersfield town centre dance studio transformation plans in pipeline

  15-09-2026 11:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A decision is expected from Kirklees Council by September 17
  
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• DWP 'immediate' action as thousands of PIP appeal cases affected

  15-09-2026 10:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been warned over 'unacceptable delays' in decisions
  
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• Romantic Anonymous star Yuri Nakamura dies aged 44 after 'quietly fighting' cancer

  15-09-2026 10:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yuri Nakamura, who starred as Irene in the Netflix series Romantic Anonymous, has died at the age of 44 following a private battle with terminal rectal cancer, her agency has confirmed
  
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• Dad was trying to pay off £900 debt but ended up dead

  15-09-2026 10:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Aiden Matthews suffered a fractured skull after he was punched in the face
  
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• Huddersfield Travel Centre shuts with over 60 bus services affected - Updates

  15-09-2026 10:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It is hoped the travel centre wil re-open next Monday (September 21)
  
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• Piers Morgan's savage three-word response over Harry and Meghan 'circus'

  15-09-2026 10:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has hit out at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after they pulled their children from their new British school after just two days
  
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• Petrol and diesel drivers warned to fill up before Thursday

  15-09-2026 10:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  UK fuel prices have surged to their highest levels in years amid escalating Middle East tensions
  
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• 'Every day I feel afraid because of what true monster ex-soldier did to me'

  15-09-2026 10:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andre Walton, 63, told victim she would get into trouble if she spoke to anyone
  
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• 'Go hard or go home' - HYROX bosses criticised after competitor carries on despite soiling herself

  15-09-2026 09:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Footage circulating online shows the competitor at the Hyrox event in Beijing over the weekend
  
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• September heatwave: Yorkshire reaching 28C as weather maps turn read for end of month

  15-09-2026 09:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire, Midlands and London are some regions that could suffer 'rather warm days'
  
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• DWP state pensioners facing £300 HMRC clawback as Sunday deadline approaches

  15-09-2026 08:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  State pensioners with an income over £35,000 must opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment
  
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• DWP confirms September 15 update for PIP, WCA and Universal Credit

  15-09-2026 08:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed the next release of its benefit statistics is just one week away, covering PIP, Work Capability Assessment and Universal Credit
  
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• State Pension to be taxed thanks to Tuesday's personal allowance threshold news

  15-09-2026 08:31 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Millions of pensioners are set to pay income tax for the first time
  
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• DWP urges state pensioners to make phone call before 6pm on Friday

  15-09-2026 08:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  State pensioners who earn over £35,000 a year are being reminded to opt out
  
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• Student killer exposes guilt with one uncontrollable reaction live on TV

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Giddings was murdered by her neighbour Stephen McDaniel, who gave away his guilt while being interviewed by the search on live TV
  
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• Emmerdale stalwart dies suddenly on holiday in same way as his beloved wife

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The actor died unexpectedly while on holiday — he was best known for his roles on Benidorm, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale and left behind heartbroken fans and loved ones.
  
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• Chilling ransom call made to family of missing teen daughter

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The FBI has released a chilling ransom call made to the family of Margaret Ellen Fox, a 14-year-old who vanished in Mount Holly, New Jersey, in 1974 and has never been found — authorities are now offering a $25,000 reward for information
  
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