Kirklees news

• Missing divers' bodies found 20 years after disappearance into deadly cave

  20-10-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two cave divers vanished during an underwater expedition prompting search efforts that only ended 20 years later
  
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• Woman grabbed child by throat and 'ragged them around'

  21-10-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Cody Dunn has appeared in court
  
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• 'Dangerous' new Kirklees Council stance to climate change 'threat to future generations'

  21-10-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Kirklees Climate Commission has made its thoughts known
  
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• Coroner's fatal tumble dryer fire demand as 'inherent risk' models taken off shelves

  21-10-2026 06:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Heckmondwike dad and daughter double-fatal tumble dryer fire latest as coroner demands answers over 'inherent risk' products
  
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• Woman who never considered boxing wins debut bout - all for best friend

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Luci Cresswell's best friend died aged just 31
  
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• The inspiring Yorkshire health leaders who overcame major hurdles to reach the top

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Rise in Black, Asian and minority ethnic leaders in NHS described as 'a reason to pause and celebrate'
  
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• Sad story behind man's sophisticated shoplifting spree at Boots

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  He has appeared in court
  
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• 'My chest was in agony - I recognised what was happening straight away'

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  David Murray, 55, woke in severe pain and immediately knew something was seriously wrong
  
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• Daughter, 19, left to pay for dad's funeral says he'd be 'laughing so much'

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'He'd be like 'this many people want to give me money?'
  
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• 80p left of his dole and nothing to lose - the split-second decision that made Tommy a millionaire

  21-10-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tommy and Elaine McDonagh scraped together dole money for their coupon
  
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• Kirklees Council Leader says 'many' old 'racist' posts weren't hers amid backlash

  20-10-2026 22:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Reform council Leader Sarah Wood's spokesman said "many" of the posts were not made by her
  
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• Kirklees Council Leader says 'many' old racist posts weren't hers amid backlash

  20-10-2026 22:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Reform council Leader Sarah Wood's spokesman said "many" of the posts were not made by her
  
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• Orionid meteor shower to peak this week with up to 20 shooting stars an hour

  20-10-2026 22:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, peaks over North East England on Thursday, October 22. Up to 20 shooting stars an hour could be visible
  
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• Moment teen 'hitman' mimes shooting rifle during Huddersfield hotel arrest

  20-10-2026 20:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  19-year-old Johannes Kongsnes Natland mimed shooting a rifle and called his arrest 'funny'
  
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• Tragedy for Kennedy dynasty as RFK's granddaughter dies aged 42

  20-10-2026 20:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Kyle Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts
  
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• Two men re-arrested over RAF Fairford incident on suspicion of assisting Iran

  20-10-2026 19:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Counter Terrorism Policing said it was 'highly likely that there is Iranian state involvement' in the activity that took place close to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on September 27
  
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• Workers at six nurseries to strike in row over new contracts

  20-10-2026 17:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The workers will go on strike at six nurseries across Barnsley
  
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• Baby girl died after hospital 'missed chances' to save her from meningitis

  20-10-2026 17:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Esta High, five months old, died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after an inquest jury ruled neglect contributed to her death, finding doctors missed multiple opportunities to diagnose bacterial meningitis and start antibiotic treatment
  
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• Prince Harry tells first UK interview 'I want to reconcile with Royal Family'

  20-10-2026 17:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex said he would encourage people to 'let go of the past'
  
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• Woman seriously hurt after being hit by bus - police statement in full

  20-10-2026 17:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Abbeydale Road has been closed
  
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• Ibrahim Ilyas shot dead in car 20 years ago - now man admits perverting justice

  20-10-2026 16:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Faiser Hussain was arrested at Manchester Airport on March 7
  
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• Man who 'doesn't use the internet' finds himself in court

  20-10-2026 16:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Wayne Richmond has appeared in court
  
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• Sheffield road shut LIVE as woman in hospital after being hit by bus

  20-10-2026 15:58 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A cordon remains in place
  
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• Two men 'bottled' in suspected race attacks after Hindu celebrations

  20-10-2026 15:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police believe the attacks were racially aggravated
  
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• Fast food giant opens new restaurant in York city centre

  20-10-2026 15:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many have been very happy to see it launch
  
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• Family's tribute to 'wonderful granddad' who died after car collision

  20-10-2026 15:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Carey died in hospital, after he was hit by a car shortly after 6am
  
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• Met Office storm names 2026/27 as Storm Austen set to hit UK - full list

  20-10-2026 15:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has officially named the first major weather system of the 2026/27 season - Storm Austen
  
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• Leeds Bradford Airport expands flight offering to exciting sunshine destination

  20-10-2026 14:53 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'This expansion gives customers across Yorkshire even more opportunities'
  
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• Sheffield road shut LIVE as woman fights for life after being hit by bus

  20-10-2026 14:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A cordon remains in place
  
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• Sheffield child dies suddenly as 999 crews called - police statement in full

  20-10-2026 14:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed a child died in hospital after emergency crews were called to a home in Darnall
  
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