Kirklees news

• Parents warned after girl approached by stranger outside Netherhall Learning Campus

  25-04-2016 08:00 via examiner.co.uk
  
  Man urged girl to "come away" with him and not go to school
  
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• Life inside Monster Mansion - the day to day at notorious HMP Wakefield

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  HMP Wakefield, known as 'Monster Mansion', is a maximum security Category A prison in West Yorkshire that holds some of Britain's most dangerous criminals, including notorious inmates serving whole life tariffs
  
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• Kirklees Council meetings to resume after months - full list

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Kirklees Council scrapped every single cabinet meeting since July.
  
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• Halifax mum who's never smoked receives 'devastating' diagnosis during pregnancy

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'It was a rollercoaster of emotions'
  
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• Halifax community service handed zero food hygiene rating - but cafe doesn't exist

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Community Support Services has issued a statement.
  
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• Edgy Yorkshire town cheaper and 'more real' than Hebden Bridge

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It is fast becoming a more affordable and distinctly authentic alternative to its well-known neighbour
  
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• 17 of Yorkshire's most famous bands and musicians

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire is home to some of the UK's best known and best loved bands
  
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• 16 huge Yorkshire gigs, theatre shows and events to look forward to in September

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Some huge acts will be performing across Yorkshire this September
  
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• 15 stunning pictures from Yorkshire's 'most fairytale destination'

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The bustling market town has also been described as a 'Gateway to the North York Moors'
  
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• 10 men in court this week from broken bottle attacker to sick rapist

  30-08-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It's been another busy week at the courts in our region
  
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• Millions of drivers and learners risk fine by ignoring crucial road rules

  30-08-2026 04:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  These are simple - and if you're driving - you should be able to tick every box
  
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• Electric bikes - Your legal rights and how to avoid fines

  30-08-2026 02:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many owners may not realise the strict rules
  
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• Brits refusing WW3 conscription to face embarrassing humiliation ritual

  29-08-2026 20:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The UK is on high alert for a possible Russian attack and if the country is drawn into a full-scale war, conscription could be reintroduced.
  
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• UK conscription age for women if WW3 starts

  29-08-2026 20:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Conscription was last used in the UK in 1960, but with mounting global tensions and fears of a wider conflict, there has been growing talk of boosting Britain's military numbers – and women could be called up too
  
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• DWP confirms three groups of people who cannot claim PIP payments

  29-08-2026 20:06 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a disability benefit for people with a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, helping with extra daily living costs
  
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• New rules for PIP and DLA claimants from Tuesday announced - who is exempt

  29-08-2026 20:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  New rules come into force from September, but 70,000 existing customers who placed orders before that date will be exempt from the changes
  
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• A66 crash and deadly Yorkshire house fire prompts Redcar safety briefing

  29-08-2026 19:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire councillors have been briefed on community safety measures following the deaths of five young people and two police officers.
  
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• 'Spectacular' petting farm after late dad's 'crazy idea' finally realised

  29-08-2026 19:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  It's been described as as a "dream years in the making".
  
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• Toby Carvery chaos as taser deployed and pair arrested on suspicion of child neglect

  29-08-2026 18:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of offences including child neglect and remain in police custody for questioning
  
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• Pulp and much of Yorkshire descend on Manchester for special night capped by surprise guests

  29-08-2026 16:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jarvis Cocker and his Pulp bandmates led a South Yorkshire takeover in Manchester on Friday evening - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
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• 15 wonderful Pulp photos from their huge Wythenshawe Park outdoor show

  29-08-2026 14:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Thousands enjoyed a special evening with Sheffield legends jarvis Cocker and Pulp at Manchester's Wythenshawe Park on Friday
  
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• Queues stretch through Huddersfield since 5am as fans flock to be first in new shop

  29-08-2026 14:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The owner has big plans for the new store.
  
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• Major government scheme to end with families having to pay more

  29-08-2026 13:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Chancellor is urging families to make the most out of the initiative before it is pulled
  
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• Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright opens up on 'mistake' with wife and leaving Yorkshire

  29-08-2026 12:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright has been a firm favourite on the Channel 5 documentary series for years, and he has opened up about his personal life
  
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• Role Model baffled after looking into crowd at Leeds Festival and spotting 1 thing

  29-08-2026 12:13 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Leeds Festival fans were left in stitches after Role Model stopped to address a woman recording his set on a MacBook at Bramham Park
  
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• Canal charity's urgent call for help as locks feel consequences of dry weather

  29-08-2026 11:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sowerby Bridge is home to then UK's deepest lock.
  
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• Yorkshire homes in flames after 'lightning strikes' during dramatic storm

  29-08-2026 11:20 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The two houses were damaged during the blaze
  
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• Bradford scrap jewellery shop was front for 'industrial-scale' £266m money-laundering as police hunt three on the run

  29-08-2026 11:05 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two more men have been sentenced for their roles - as police are still looking for three.
  
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• Florence Welch spots what Leeds Festival fans are doing and intervenes

  29-08-2026 10:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Florence and The Machine's Florence Welch paused her Leeds Festival 2026 headline set after spotting one thing fans were doing
  
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• Man fatally attacked by 'world's most dangerous bird' while trying to save its eggs

  29-08-2026 10:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Marvin Hajos, 75, was killed by one of the cassowaries he kept as pets after the bird attacked him, in what police described as a "tragic" accident
  
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