Kirklees news

• Lloyds Bank issues £3,516 warning and says 'it starts with a call or message'

  24-08-2026 07:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  You may be told your money is at risk and asked to move it
  
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• Yorkshire's historic cliff lift shut with immediate effect over safety fears

  25-08-2026 10:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Britain's oldest cliff lift was used to transport passengers between the hotels on the Esplanade and the spa
  
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• Not Whitby and Scarborough — pretty seaside town with 'best beach in Yorkshire'

  25-08-2026 10:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It has a five-mile stretch of golden sand that's perfect for families, walkers and anyone who loves the sea
  
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• Bin worker warns this common habit means your bin won't be emptied

  25-08-2026 09:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The binman says people using this "trick" think they're being smart, but it's actually just wasting refuse workers' time
  
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• Iconic BBC show 'could vanish' amid huge cuts, staff fear

  25-08-2026 09:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A popular BBC programme watched by millions for decades is at risk of being scrapped as the corporation battles to save £500m
  
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• Girlfriend's plea to visit 'Britain’s longest-serving killer' in bulletproof 'glass cage'

  25-08-2026 08:58 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Loveinia MacKenney has been writing letters and speaking on the phone to notorious inmate Robert Maudsley, 73, for nearly six years and wants to be reunited with him in person at HMP Wakefield
  
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• Man sought after police officer assaulted during arrest in York

  25-08-2026 08:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred shortly after the conclusion of York Races
  
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• Friends share update on condition of sisters hurt in wrong-way M9 crash

  25-08-2026 08:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Three sisters were travelling with a child when their car was hit by a BMW travelling the wrong way on the M9 motorway by teens who all died in the crash
  
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• New dad used blow torch to break into homes and steal cars

  25-08-2026 08:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Bailey Jennison, 21, left his victims feeling unsafe in their own home
  
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• Serial killer buried kill kits and sewed victims' eyes open

  25-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Israel Keyes was a serial killer who murdered at least 11 people in the US and perhaps more on his travels. He buried 'kill kits' containing weapons across the country and was also a self-confessed true crime fan
  
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• Music star's tragic death and the lyrics which predicted his fate in plane crash

  25-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  He was a musical icon whose heartfelt songs were loved by millions, but the singer's life came to a tragic end in a preventable crash
  
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• Monkeys rip out little boy's intestines and kill him in deadly rampage on village

  25-08-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT The 10-year-old boy tragically lost his life after his intestines were ripped out in a horrific attack by a gang of killer monkeys terrorising a village.
  
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• Date minimum wage will rise to £13.18 an hour giving workers a big rise

  25-08-2026 07:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Over a million low-paid workers are set for a pay boost based on predictions - and the age eligibility could be lowered
  
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• HMRC rule change means hundreds of thousands could miss £855 payout

  25-08-2026 07:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The change means you now have to claim rather than automatically just getting money back
  
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• Millions of women to do their own cervical cancer tests at home

  25-08-2026 07:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Eligible women who have not attended screening appointments will be sent invitations from today
  
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• Thug with 'no reason' sets fire to tree in family's garden while they slept

  25-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Shane Earp told a judge his lighter "exploded" - but then he did nothing to put it out.
  
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• 'I tried Harrogate’s famous Turkish Baths and it was unlike any spa experience I’ve had before'

  25-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  I spent two hours at Harrogate’s historic Turkish Baths and discovered a spa experience unlike anything I’d tried before
  
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• Huddersfield's new drive-thru coffee shop coming soon but vendor still a mystery

  25-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Harvey's drive-thru at Wakefield Road shut up shop in February 2023
  
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• Huddersfield school at centre of Tommy Robinson libel chaos makes way for new use

  25-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Almondbury High School was torn down in September 2025
  
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• Met Office reveals 44 areas facing thunderstorms and heavy rain this week - full list

  24-08-2026 23:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued weather warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain affecting 44 areas across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Wednesday, as the UK braces for an unsettled spell of severe weather.
  
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• West Yorkshire awarded £441m to build 4,000 affordable homes

  24-08-2026 23:30 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham has committed to the largest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms HMRC home inspections for mansion tax with fines for refusal

  24-08-2026 23:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  HMRC valuation agents are set to inspect homes worth over £2 million under Andy Burnham's new mansion tax plans
  
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• TV Licence exemptions under Andy Burnham and Lisa Nandy confirmed

  24-08-2026 23:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  TV Licensing has confirmed the full list of BBC TV Licence exemptions.
  
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• Two taxes Andy Burnham is 'likely' to increase and who will lose out

  24-08-2026 23:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Budget 2026 is less than three months away, and with the UK's debt increasing, Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax rises are considered most likely - here's who could be affected
  
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• TUI flight declares mid-air fuel emergency amid Manchester Airport security incident

  24-08-2026 23:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The TUI flight from Cape Verde was forced to divert to East Midlands Airport after declaring a fuel emergency during a security delay at Manchester Airport
  
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• DWP to contact selected PIP claimants over disability benefit reforms

  24-08-2026 23:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Selected Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants are set to receive an update from the Department for Work and Pensions
  
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• Foreign Office issues 'do not travel' warnings for 36 countries – full list

  24-08-2026 23:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The FCDO has issued travel advice for British nationals heading to a number of countries around the world, outlining the likely risks and whether travel is advisable
  
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• Kate Middleton plays blinder as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK

  24-08-2026 23:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has played a blinder as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make their return to the UK.
  
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• Man charged with murder and eight attempted murders following fatal house fire

  24-08-2026 23:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Pawel Kulpa is accused of murdering one woman, and trying to murder eight other people
  
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• Woman left stunned after couple asked her to move plane seat for their ‘son’

  24-08-2026 23:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The woman said she had barely boarded the business class flight when she noticed a couple in a dispute with cabin crew over their seating arrangements
  
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