Kirklees news

• 'Proudly independent' coffee chain opens first-ever Yorkshire store in Huddersfield

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The exciting new coffee shop serves drinks, cakes, breakfast, sandwiches and toasties
  
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• DWP confirms September 15 update for PIP, WCA and Universal Credit

  15-09-2026 08:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The DWP has confirmed the next release of its benefit statistics is just one week away, covering PIP, Work Capability Assessment and Universal Credit
  
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• State Pension to be taxed thanks to Tuesday's personal allowance threshold news

  15-09-2026 08:31 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Millions of pensioners are set to pay income tax for the first time
  
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• DWP urges state pensioners to make phone call before 6pm on Friday

  15-09-2026 08:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  State pensioners who earn over £35,000 a year are being reminded to opt out
  
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• Student killer exposes guilt with one uncontrollable reaction live on TV

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Lauren Giddings was murdered by her neighbour Stephen McDaniel, who gave away his guilt while being interviewed by the search on live TV
  
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• Emmerdale stalwart dies suddenly on holiday in same way as his beloved wife

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The actor died unexpectedly while on holiday — he was best known for his roles on Benidorm, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale and left behind heartbroken fans and loved ones.
  
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• Chilling ransom call made to family of missing teen daughter

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The FBI has released a chilling ransom call made to the family of Margaret Ellen Fox, a 14-year-old who vanished in Mount Holly, New Jersey, in 1974 and has never been found — authorities are now offering a $25,000 reward for information
  
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• Brave mum dies after being stung 300 times in bee attack while shielding son

  15-09-2026 08:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Oyuki Ramorez Burciaga, 45, was outside a sports complex with her son, Matias, in central Mexico when a swarm of bees descended on the crowd on May 3
  
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• Major rule change for people buying alcohol in force from Tuesday

  15-09-2026 07:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Government says the changes will roll out over time, but start today
  
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• Yorkshire woman's heartache as husband dies suddenly months after renewing vows

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Anne Hunter, 54, is now taking on a major off-road cycling challenge in memory of her husband
  
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• 'They are moving us into tin cans and it will crucify us' says Dewsbury market trader

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dewsbury Market traders are set to move into temporary stalls ahead of revamp as part of Blueprint
  
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• Sheffield city centre street shut during Covid set to be closed for good

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Sheffield City Council is now proposing to make it permanent
  
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• 'Living the dream for us both': Kirklees landlord's tribute to brother ahead of new venture

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Eddie Townsend took over pub in August
  
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• Kirklees Cabinet's plans on spending, EDI and crime grilled by committee

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Several questions arose relating to civic pride and equality, diversity and inclusion
  
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• Huddersfield school pupils 'not achieving as well as they could' - but there are 'early signs' of change

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ofsted inspection has singled out areas for praise at 1,000-pupil high school
  
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• Council chief pockets £245k pay packet as staff numbers shrink

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Richard Flinton is due to retire next March after a 40-year career in local government
  
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• Calls for zero-tolerance in Kirklees council on racial, ethnic and religious discrimination

  15-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Motion wants all councillors to attend equality and anti-racism training
  
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• 'Medical incident' sees Jet2 flight diverted causing delays for passengers

  14-09-2026 23:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The flight was forced to divert on Monday after a "medical incident on board", causing delays on the service
  
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• Holiday tragedy as Brit tourist, 54, dies swimming at beauty spot near Bali

  14-09-2026 22:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The man was said to be swimming with his family when the tragedy struck
  
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• Police issue update after body of man found in Ripon canal

  14-09-2026 20:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  His family have also been informed
  
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• Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music after band confirms world tour next year

  14-09-2026 19:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The band confirmed in a major announcement earlier today that a world tour is on the cards next year - but there won't be any new music
  
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• Oasis documentary scoops £2.66m at box office on opening weekend ahead of tour news

  14-09-2026 19:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The film, from Peaky Blinders' Steven Knight, shows the triumphant reunion world tour, Oasis Live ‘25
  
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• Yorkshire police reps warn of 'crisis' as officers burn out and plan to quit

  14-09-2026 18:24 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Almost half of police officers are experiencing "regular burnout", a new survey has found
  
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• Murder accused says Bradford dad killing was 'complete accident' after he 'slipped on mud'

  14-09-2026 17:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  John Robinson is standing trial at Bradford Crown Court
  
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• UK armed forces member dies in Ukraine crash as Ministry of Defence confirms

  14-09-2026 17:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a member of the British armed forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, with the individual's family notified and requesting privacy before further details are released
  
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• Hunt for man after BT exchange copper raid in Doncaster

  14-09-2026 16:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  South Yorkshire Police have issued an image and an appeal
  
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• Man, 52, who died after Barnsley hotel altercation named and pictured

  14-09-2026 16:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Round, 52, sadly died in hospital
  
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• Yorkshire puzzle solved over origin of strange 25-tonne Devil's Arrow

  14-09-2026 15:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Stones erected by builders thousands of years ago
  
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• DWP State Pension age increase confirmed for those born after April 6 1960

  14-09-2026 15:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension age is set to increase from 66 to 67
  
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• Police name man charged with manslaughter after Barnsley hotel death

  14-09-2026 15:40 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s died following an altercation at the hotel
  
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