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• Two arrested after car chase as Class A drugs recovered in Sheffield

  02-10-2026 17:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The crashed into a stationary van following the chase
  
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• Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after botched death row execution

  02-10-2026 22:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 50-year-old was on death row for the murder of a teenager in the 90s
  
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• Bradford Reform councillor defends plan to drop City of Sanctuary status

  02-10-2026 22:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Reform-led Bradford Council is proposing to withdraw its Local Authority of Sanctuary status
  
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• Former football star's son tragically died hiking through 'Grand Canyon of the UAE'

  02-10-2026 21:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The coroner ruled his death was the result of cardiac and respiratory arrest, as well as severe rising body temperature
  
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• Reform councillors hit out at West Yorkshire Fire plans for minority groups

  02-10-2026 21:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Reform councillors have criticised interview preparation workshops for ethnic minority applicants.
  
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• West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service reports 128 workplace accidents in one year

  02-10-2026 21:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A new report shows West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service recorded 128 workplace accidents between April 2025 and March 2026, costing the authority over £160,000
  
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• Ann Widdecombe's Yorkshire murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel Farage

  02-10-2026 20:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Joshua Kerry, 28, of Byrley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts, including activity allegedly directed against Nigel Farage MP
  
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• Four in court charged with Sheffield newborn Baby S murder

  02-10-2026 20:35 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The baby, whose body was found in Wincobank, Sheffield, has been named as Maria Skopova.
  
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• Students shut out of Newcastle University over 'suspicious item' as man, 33, arrested

  02-10-2026 20:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police confirmed a man was arrested for "communicating false information"
  
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• Students shut out of Newcastle University over 'suspicious item'

  02-10-2026 20:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police confirmed a man was arrested for "communicating false information"
  
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• 'Shame on Church of England' says victim as ex priest Christopher Brain guilty of rape

  02-10-2026 20:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Brain, 69, used a "culture of fear" to sexually abuse women while leader of Christian movement the Nine O'Clock Service (NOS). One survivor said: "That it has taken 30 years to get to here should be a cause of great shame for the Church of England... He was an opportunistic sexual predator – and they welcomed him with open arms."
  
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• Major new Sheffield bar opens following closure of beloved hotspot after 10 years

  02-10-2026 19:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The previous venue closed after '10 incredible years'
  
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• Beloved 'joker' grandkids 'adored' dies in 'shocking circumstances' as family speak out

  02-10-2026 19:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Shaun Barton's family have spoken of their heartache
  
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• Alison Hammond reassures fans after fleeing This Morning set clutching her heart

  02-10-2026 19:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The popular host was forced to abandon the live TV recording, leaving co-host Dermot O'Leary to fly solo
  
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• Police hunt man who 'harassed and stalked a woman' at West Yorkshire train station

  02-10-2026 19:33 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  CCTV images have been released in connection with the harrowing matter
  
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• Concerns for 'driveway divide' as big changes hit Kirklees drivers

  02-10-2026 18:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  There have been developments on a local and national level
  
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• Sheffield paedophile Kirsty Beckingham avoids prison after law change

  02-10-2026 18:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  She took the innocence of a young boy when she was in her 20s
  
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• Man's blunt response after being jailed for smashing taxi driver in face with wheel brace

  02-10-2026 18:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Paul Pollard has attacked two taxi drivers so far and served ten years previously
  
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• Jane McDonald issues major career update to fans of the Yorkshire legend

  02-10-2026 18:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  We recently saw Jane McDonald perform arena shows in Yorkshire
  
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• 'Our businessman, our boy, forever 19' - family's tribute to teen killed in Selby crash with tractor

  02-10-2026 17:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Alfie Miller crashed into the back of a tractor towing a large trailer loaded with hay bales
  
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• Yorkshire city's 'missing' homeless deaths as charity fears true toll is far higher

  02-10-2026 17:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  More than 75 people sleeping rough on average every month in 2025
  
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• Man, 28, denies murder of 'kind, loving and warm individual'

  02-10-2026 17:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Liam Bennett is accused of murdering Idris Squires, as well as wounding another man
  
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• York welcomes an amazing new city centre food opening

  02-10-2026 16:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The new launch comes to York after enjoying success in London
  
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• Predator showered gifts on girl, 15, and coached her to cover his tracks

  02-10-2026 16:50 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Damian Parkin, 30, from Durham, was sentenced to 37 months in prison
  
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• 'Disturbing' Sheffield religious sex cult leader Chris Brain found guilty of rape and sexual assault

  02-10-2026 16:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Brain, 69, was leader of the Nine O'Clock Service (NOS) in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995
  
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• Ryanair issues '40-minute' check-in warning for October half term passengers

  02-10-2026 16:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has issued a check-in warning to all passengers planning to fly with the budget airline during half term.
  
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• Quaint village one hour from Yorkshire has 'cosiest pub in UK'

  02-10-2026 16:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The lovely village perfect for an autumnal walk has two pubs that made the cottages.com top 10 cosiest pubs list.
  
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• 'Unsuitable' home for three kids greenlit despite neighbours' noise fears

  02-10-2026 16:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  "We just don't want this on our row".
  
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• Nigel Farage says 'no one more accountable' as he opens '100 days to save Britain' tour in Yorkshire

  02-10-2026 16:10 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage was asked about accountability and the green belt at the launch of his '100 days to save Britain' tour in Yorkshire
  
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• Fuel containers found in van near Catterick Garrison - police statement in full

  02-10-2026 16:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The police found around 40 large fuel containers in the van
  
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