Kirklees news

• 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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• Yorkshire's world-toughest one-day motorbike trial gets green light

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Historic Scott Trial receives Yorkshire Dales National Park approval
  
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• Yorkshire prison slammed over drugs, assaults and a death in custody

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Inspectors have visited HMP Lindholme in Doncaster and identified 15 key concerns
  
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• Wakefield Reform UK councillor quits top job amid party chaos

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jacob Padget has resigned from his role
  
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• 'Two puffs' sleeping man, 30, arrested with illegal weapon in car

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Magistrates told of health issues following "bomb explosion"
  
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• Sheffield Ski Village set for major transformation 14 years after devastating fire

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Developers hope to turn the site into a new leisure and outdoor adventure location
  
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• Plans for new Huddersfield food hall move forward as construction completes

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The food hall is expected to welcome its first customers next year
  
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• Inside the powerful Yorkshire project sharing the stories behind the portraits: ‘There isn’t one version of breast cancer’

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Local photographer shares powerful stories of women living with breast cancer in emotional new exhibition
  
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• Huddersfield mum hits 108mph with baby daughter in back of speeding BMW

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mum drove at more than 100mph as she was desperate to get to her mum's house, court told
  
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• Huddersfield man told to pay £500 compensation following '£10 debt' attack

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Magistrates told that attack happened in Huddersfield town centre
  
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• Huddersfield childcare facility under fire over 'unhealthy food and unsupervised children'

  02-09-2026 05:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ofsted identified the need for urgent improvements in three key areas
  
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• Binman names best way to keep maggots out of your wheelie bin

  02-09-2026 03:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Maggots can be a persistent nuisance in households, but a binman has shared his top tips on how to prevent maggots in your wheelie bin
  
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• Ryanair flight from Gdansk to Edinburgh met by emergency services after 'medical incident'

  01-09-2026 23:27 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A Ryanair flight from Gdansk was met by paramedics at Edinburgh Airport after a passenger fell ill onboard
  
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• North England and parts of UK facing cold snap temperatures dropping below 10C

  01-09-2026 22:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office predicted "unsettled" September conditions with rain and wind
  
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• Yorkshire's prolific shoplifter finally caught after 44 thefts

  01-09-2026 22:11 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Christopher Howell, 41, pleaded guilty
  
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• Educating Yorkshire confirms major changes as filming begins on new series

  01-09-2026 21:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Educating Yorkshire is set to return next year with cameras heading back to Thornhill Academy for a brand new series – but producers have revealed a major change to filming
  
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• Woman banned from begging across Kirklees for two years

  01-09-2026 21:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Cheryl McGregor has also been banned from Imperial Arcade and Market Street
  
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• 'Jake Line' drug dealer jailed after £15k stash found in car

  01-09-2026 21:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Iyaz Iqbal was involved in a drugs line operating across Keighley, North Yorkshire and Lancashire
  
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• 'We are heartbroken': Family's tribute to man who died on M56

  01-09-2026 21:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Krisstoffer Henshall died following a fatal collision on the M56 in Cheshire near Runcorn
  
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• Man bitten by dog 'Bonnie' at Doncaster Pride as police hunt for owner

  01-09-2026 20:52 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The dog's owner was wearing a white top and pink hat
  
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• Keir Starmer could take same Yorkshire role as Nigel Farage after quitting as MP

  01-09-2026 20:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The former prime minister has quit as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras
  
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• Paul Gascoigne's son issues plea after partner's terminal cancer

  01-09-2026 20:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Jaimee Sharp, 28, has been diagnosed with an incurable tumour
  
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• Second man charged with rape in Yorkshire market town

  01-09-2026 19:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two men will appear in court after a woman, in her 30s, was raped
  
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• British Airways flight forced into emergency descent with airport staff put on standby

  01-09-2026 18:17 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The BA aircraft made a controlled descent to around 8,000ft during the incident
  
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• Sheffield newborn baby girl stabbed to death as investigation continues

  01-09-2026 18:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The baby was pronounced dead at the scene
  
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• Abandoned Yorkshire seal pup 'Frank Ocean' nursed back with unusual remedy

  01-09-2026 17:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Frank Ocean was discovered alone on Redcar beach by a walker
  
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• Bradford woman wakes up to 'udderly' bizarre sight as 14 cows invade her garden

  01-09-2026 16:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Katie Howard had an unexpected start to her morning
  
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• Yorkshire boy, 15, still missing as sea search called off in Wales

  01-09-2026 16:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The boy got into difficulty in the water with his father and brother
  
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• Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being hit by vehicle on Keighley street

  01-09-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Emergency services were called to Kensington Street this morning following a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian
  
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• Yorkshire Vet shares huge Mr and Mrs Green update and fans are delighted

  01-09-2026 15:47 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Yorkshire Vet shared an exciting update across its various social media platforms
  
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