Kirklees news

• New EU travel rules confirmed to impact Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz and Jet2 passengers

  27-08-2026 08:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Key changes include new '96 hour' rule and also around children under 14 seating
  
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• McDonald's new drive-thru plans faces new hurdle as disease plagues site

  27-08-2026 20:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The fast food giant won planning permission from Calderdale Council earlier this year for its new Shelf restaurant
  
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• Donald Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ amid trade stand-off with Canada

  27-08-2026 20:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Canadian officials have already said they will not recognise the new name
  
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• Beautiful' The Yorkshire Vet filming locations across North England explored

  27-08-2026 19:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Vet is back with Peter Wright once again at the heart of the hit Channel 5 docu-series.
  
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• Wife describes Singapore Airlines turbulence flight that killed her husband

  27-08-2026 18:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Linda Kitchen, 74, was travelling on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 with her husband Geoff when it encountered severe turbulence over Myanmar in May 2024, resulting in Geoff's death and spinal fractures for Linda, who has now launched High Court proceedings
  
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• Inside 'market unlike any other' after incredible £1.3m facelift as traders return

  27-08-2026 18:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The historic Grade II* listed Old Town Hall has been restored and brought back into public use after a £1.3 million project.
  
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• Will you see the Blood Moon tonight? Check the forecast for your postcode

  27-08-2026 18:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  At the peak of the eclipse, around 93% of the Moon will be covered by the darkest part of Earth's shadow.
  
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• Inside 'transformational' new Huddersfield school as work nears completion

  27-08-2026 18:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Work began on the new building in September 2025
  
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• Andy Burnham's 'metro mayors' plan will 'take power away from local people'

  27-08-2026 17:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Councillors from South Yorkshire's four local authorities have raised concerns over Prime Minister Andy Burnham's latest plan for mayors.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges homeowners to do 1 task ahead of October energy price hike

  27-08-2026 17:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis, known as the MoneySavingExpert founder, has issued an urgent warning to all UK households after Ofgem announced the energy price cap will rise by 3.6% from October 1
  
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• Wakefield resident still hasn't claimed winning £1m National Lottery ticket

  27-08-2026 16:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The National Lottery says to contact them fast - even if they have lost the ticket.
  
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• Teacher convicted of sexual offences against two pupils at London school

  27-08-2026 16:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sally-Anne Bowen has been found guilty of having sexual relationships with two teenage boys in the late 1980s
  
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• Moor in flames near Holmfirth as fire fire crews called in

  27-08-2026 16:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue were called after reports of a moorland fire
  
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• Disturbing moment banned gambler drives at crowd outside Bradford casino

  27-08-2026 16:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nadeem Khan drove at speed in an attempt to seriously harm staff and customers
  
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• Yorkshire coastal path named one of the UK’s best walks – and there's a pub at the end

  27-08-2026 16:23 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Each one of these popular walks ends in a spot where you can celebrate with a pint - perfect for an autumn wander
  
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• Emmerdale's Patsy Kensit says fear over Liam Gallagher made her take step back from acting

  27-08-2026 16:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale actress Patsy Kensit and Liam Gallagher were the ultimate "it couple" of the Britpop era, but the downside of their immense fame was an insatiable public interest that took a huge personal toll
  
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• Huddersfield illegal drivers targeted in police e-scooter and car seizure blitz

  27-08-2026 16:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The police said they had conducted a two-day 'blitz' to make the town's streets safer
  
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• Kirklees Council leader hits back after Reform's 'attack ad' training row

  27-08-2026 15:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The post called for young people to join Reform's 'Accelerator Program', hosted in Westminster
  
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• Turnstile at Halifax Piece Hall review as touching Dolly Parton tribute issued

  27-08-2026 15:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Thousands loved the show at Halifax Piece Hall on Wednesday evening
  
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• Misogynist told he'll be jailed if caught hanging around women's toilets again

  27-08-2026 15:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Victor Valentine has a long history of abusive behaviour, and cannot go near any women-only space
  
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• Manchester Airports Group hacked as over 8 million passengers data accessed

  27-08-2026 15:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Manchester Airports Group operates Manchester Airport, London Stansted and East Midlands
  
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• Hollywood star's devastating death at 24 in incident which could have been prevented

  27-08-2026 15:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  At just 24 and at the very height of his fame, this star's life was tragically cut short in a devastating incident after wrapping his biggest film, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood history
  
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• Get 47 days holiday in 2027 thanks to Bank Holiday change and extra days off

  27-08-2026 14:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There are additional days off for most people in 2027 thanks to a change in Bank Holiday dates
  
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• West Yorkshire named one of UK's worst areas for animal beatings

  27-08-2026 13:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The RSPCA receives a beating report every 15 minutes
  
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• CCTV catches man's comedy of errors trying to get drugs into Yorkshire prison

  27-08-2026 13:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It took Joshua Smith, 30, four times to hurl £12,000 worth of drugs over the wall of HMP Hull
  
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• BBC icon Dame Jenni Murray died after she was 'dazzled by headlights' before crash

  27-08-2026 13:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  BBC broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray died days after being involved in a car crash
  
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• Man arrested after victim left with serious facial injuries in Todmorden assault

  27-08-2026 12:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The man suffered significant injuries to his face
  
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• Lawyer explains what to do if temporary traffic lights won't change from red

  27-08-2026 12:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A barrister has explained what motorists can and can't do if temporary traffic lights stay stuck on red - and it seems, in some respects, it's a legal grey area
  
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• A66 crash officers' cause of death after cops killed in wrong-way collision

  27-08-2026 12:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The police car was hit by another car driving the wrong way near Middlesbrough
  
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• Biker dies days after crashing motorcycle into wall in Bradford village

  27-08-2026 11:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 65-year-old man died following the crash in Oxenhope on Sunday
  
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