Kirklees news

• Kirklees residents have weeks to influence government plan for more homes

  23-08-2026 13:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The amount of new homes could increase from 1,730 to 1,917 a year
  
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• Mum collects Sheffield teen's GCSE results at his grave after he drowned

  23-08-2026 22:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Kaddy Ceesay has signed an open letter calling for urgent water safety action after the death of her son, Muhammed Secka, 16
  
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• 'Forever our superhero' - Wife pays tribute to police officer killed in A66 crash

  23-08-2026 21:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  PC Matthew Blades, 37, died alongside PC Tom Clough, 38
  
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• Countryfile's Adam Henson says 'scary isn't it' after Yorkshire farmer's admission

  23-08-2026 20:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Countryfile star was hosting a special edition of the BBC programme focusing on young farmers
  
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• Yorkshire trains hit by power cut - here's when full service returns

  23-08-2026 20:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It comes after a power cut knocked out CrossCountry's control centre in Birmingham
  
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• Sheffield street taped off as police descend on suburb

  23-08-2026 19:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A number of police vehicles can be seen on Patmore Road in Firth Park
  
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• Police officer killed in A66 'wrong-way' crash pictured as family pays tribute to 'our hero'

  23-08-2026 18:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Pc Tom Clough was one of two officers who was tragically killed in the collision which claimed seven lives in the early hours of Saturday
  
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• Yorkshire fire LIVE as residents told to keep windows shut

  23-08-2026 18:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Numerous fire engines have been deployed to Swinton
  
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• Mountain rescue saves dog missing for 19 days after hearing 'barking from gully'

  23-08-2026 17:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Teddy was found by the Keswick Mountain Rescue Team alive in a remote gully
  
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• Great North Road shut LIVE after serious crash near Selby

  23-08-2026 17:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene
  
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• Fundraiser launched for repatriation of Brazilian woman at centre of murder probe

  23-08-2026 17:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa was found dead at an apartment in Limerick
  
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• Popular gift and gadget shop set to open in Huddersfield - and it's hiring

  23-08-2026 17:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The shop opens with hundreds of new lines, from anime and Star Wars figurines, along with their squishy toys
  
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• Yorkshire police arrest driver for multiple offences, including immigration checks

  23-08-2026 16:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The suspect was hauled to the station in for five potential offences
  
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• Police 'abandoned pursuit' of car moments before A66 crash killed seven

  23-08-2026 16:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  All seven victims killed in the crash have now been named
  
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• Five males killed in wrong-way crash with police vehicle on A66 named

  23-08-2026 15:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Michael Robert Cahill, 23, Theo Rae, 17, Cole Robert Worthy, 16, Jacob Matusiak, 23, and Makai Saddington, 18 all died in the crash
  
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• Yorkshire woman completes brutal full-distance Ironman challenge for brother

  23-08-2026 12:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Laura Hodgson 31, said her brother was '100 per cent' her main motivation
  
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• Halifax man goes missing as police 'concerned for his safety'

  23-08-2026 12:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lee, 43, has been reported missing
  
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• Johnny Depp's Hollywood Vampires rock Halifax in 22 pictures

  23-08-2026 11:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen performed at The Piece Hall
  
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• Nationwide 'outstanding' deal where customers could get up to £1,000

  23-08-2026 11:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has published its Pick of the Week
  
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• DWP confirms exact date you must be born by to get £300

  23-08-2026 10:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the exact birth date required to qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment for 2026/27
  
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• Council leader demands tougher powers to smash waste crime gangs

  23-08-2026 10:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'We need the Council to be given extensive powers to bring these criminals to justice'
  
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• Aldi is calling on other supermarkets to make this change in their toilets

  23-08-2026 10:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  "This is a simple, practical step that could make a real difference to customers and colleagues across the country"
  
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• One household item you should wipe on your doors this spider season

  23-08-2026 09:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  This natural method to help keep spiders out of your home – no harsh chemicals needed
  
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• Travel chaos as power outage hits trains to Yorkshire cities

  23-08-2026 09:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  People are strongly advised to check their journey before travelling
  
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• Pilot's last recorded word before American Airlines flight crash killed 273

  23-08-2026 09:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The deadliest aviation accident in US history unfolded moments after American Airlines Flight 191 took off from Chicago O'Hare on 25 May 1979 — and the last word recorded on the cockpit voice recorder was 'damn'.
  
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• Groundbreaking biblical archaeology discovery 'proves' Jesus existed

  23-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Tel Dan inscription, or "House of David" inscription, was unearthed in 1993 at Tel Dan in northern Israel — and is considered among the most significant biblical archaeology discoveries ever made
  
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• Stockeld Park packs everything in for full family day out this summer

  23-08-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Stockeld Park is a great place to take the kids this summer
  
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• Yorkshire's 'wonder' which is perfect for a day out walking in the sun

  23-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Brimham Rocks is a great spot to explore and walk around
  
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• Yorkshire farmers' chilling warning as Andy Burnham brands crisis a 'national security' issue

  23-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  They say ordinary people will be the last to be affected.
  
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• 'Our Yorkshire city is 'unhappiest place to live' but that is a load of rubbish and this is why'

  23-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Residents hit back and say it is diverse and vibrant
  
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