Kirklees news

• Yorkshire 'Little Ibiza' landlord's 'biggest challenge' as customers 'shocked' over certain feature

  01-09-2026 07:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Gaffer Josh Walker spoke of his 'biggest challenge' and the advantages to having a young team
  
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• Huddersfield town centre bar and venue issues major update on 'keeping this place alive'

  02-09-2026 21:42 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Many people love the venue
  
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• Man kills his biological dad in Durham pub hours after finding out they were related

  02-09-2026 21:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Martin Greensmith, 37, was convicted of manslaughter after pushing his biological father Steven Shevels, 61, to the ground in a County Durham beer garden on Christmas Eve
  
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• Tragedy as body of British runner found in Pakistan after '200ft ravine fall'

  02-09-2026 20:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Birmingham-born Alexander Harris lived in Pakistan and was part of a running club, Margalla Trail Runners
  
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• Huddersfield man, 19, accused of sex offence with pony called Cheeky

  02-09-2026 19:03 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The man has been charged with two sexual offences
  
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• Woman left with life-threatening injuries after being shot with air rifle in Barnsley

  02-09-2026 18:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Three people have been arrested
  
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• Police give update after man in 40s found dead near Asda petrol station

  02-09-2026 18:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Rooley Lane petrol station over concerns for his welfare
  
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• Anglesey cold case breakthrough as four arrested in connection with 1994 pensioner killing

  02-09-2026 18:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Doreen Morris was found dead in her burned-out bungalow on the outskirts of Holyhead in March 1994 in a case that shocked the close-knit community
  
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• Horror crash kills young mum who was travelling with 11-month-old daughter

  02-09-2026 17:51 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Saunders was described as a "lovely" woman who "touched so many other people’s lives"
  
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• Motorcylist dies after crash with BMW in Doncaster

  02-09-2026 17:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Police are now urging witnesses to come forward
  
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• 'Baby S' was stabbed 15 times and had 33 wounds when police found her on washing machine in outhouse, court told

  02-09-2026 16:45 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Four accused of murder as court hears baby was left on top of washing machine in outhouse
  
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• Tributes flood in for Bradford mum with 'beautiful soul' who died suddenly

  02-09-2026 16:44 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Louisa Jayne Brook’s family and friends have shared heartfelt messages
  
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• Reform-led Kirklees Council officially bans Pride flag from town hall buildings

  02-09-2026 16:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The change in policy was announced earlier today
  
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• The sick predatory Kirklees teacher who abused girls and boys and ruined one victim's life for 47 years

  02-09-2026 16:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Keith Lockwood is already serving 23 years but victim travels from America to see him get more jail time
  
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• 'Flirty' PE teacher accused of having sex with pupil told him to 'call her Miss'

  02-09-2026 15:58 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Bronwen James, 30, of Chippenham in Wiltshire, denies four charges of sexual activity with a student
  
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• Popular Ilkley restaurant issues emotional update after seating row with council

  02-09-2026 15:49 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Forde had said it would leave town over a seating dispute
  
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• Matthew Perry's life and death to be explored in new Netflix documentary

  02-09-2026 15:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  'The One With Matthew Perry' will include unique testimony from Perry's sister, along with pictures and footage from the family archive
  
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• Yorkshire caravan sites targeted by police as five arrested

  02-09-2026 15:29 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two were detained on suspicion of handling stolen goods
  
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• Police increase patrols at Barnsley bus station after violent disorder

  02-09-2026 15:08 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two boys, aged 15 and 12, were arrested
  
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• Trains delayed as police swarm Meadowhall station

  02-09-2026 14:46 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  British Transport Police have issued a statement
  
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• Drug dealer who bragged about 'rock star' lifestyle snaps phone in half as police close in

  02-09-2026 14:21 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Former bricklayer Nathan Stone boasted about his 'rock star' lifestyle
  
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• Four in court to face murder charge after baby girl now known as Baby S was stabbed to death

  02-09-2026 14:12 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Four were charged with murder after baby was found dead on Sunday
  
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• Wood burning stoves £300 fine alert as government considers change in rules

  02-09-2026 13:55 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Energy Saving Trust has issued advice to anyone thinking about firing up their log burner as the rain comes in
  
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• Expert warns of oncoming 30 per cent surge in head lice

  02-09-2026 13:43 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Dani Knapp has explained how to avoid head lice and what to do if your child gets them
  
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• Huddersfield man, 21, in court accused of leaving dog in car boot for 48 hours in 'extreme heat'

  02-09-2026 13:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Man, 21, has appeared before magistrates in Huddersfield
  
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• Yorkshire teen ordered fake suicide vest then filmed himself 'triggering' it

  02-09-2026 13:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Khalil Nadir, 19, has been jailed after being found guilty of terrorism offences
  
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• Tributes to 'much loved' 20-year-old cyclist who died after being hit by car in Doncaster

  02-09-2026 13:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A family’s heart-breaking tribute has been shared after a young cyclist lost his life
  
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• Former pop singer Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to child abuse offences

  02-09-2026 12:25 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The former popstar appeared at Southwark Crown Court this morning
  
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• Simple cardboard garden trick to keep autumn weeds at bay and boost soil

  02-09-2026 11:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Gardeners are being urged to try a simple cardboard garden trick to help keep weeds under control this autumn – and it could also improve your soil health naturally
  
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• Police name four charged with murder of new born baby girl in Sheffield

  02-09-2026 11:18 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Four people face murder charges and a teen has been accused of perverting the course of justice
  
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