Kirklees news

• Yorkshire Wildlife Park issues important message ahead of 'special weekend'

  19-08-2026 16:14 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Chief executive officer John Minion has provided an update
  
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• Boy, 12, charged over alleged ‘sexual assault’ of girl, 8, at Scots playpark

  19-08-2026 19:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The incident took place on Monday, August 10, according to officers
  
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• Reform UK Barnsley by-election candidate backlash after 'dodgy' weight loss drug ads for Huddersfield firm

  19-08-2026 18:34 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Penistone East candidate has been criticised over a now-deleted Facebook post which advertised prescription-only weight loss treatments at her Huddersfield business
  
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• Family 'will never recover' after dad found dead in Truro car park

  19-08-2026 18:28 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Ben Gough was found dead at Moorfield Car Park in Truro, Cornwall, on Monday
  
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• Addict's mum 'thoroughly fed up' as he breaks ban from contacting her for 27th time

  19-08-2026 17:16 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  “All in all you have caused your mother serious distress to the point where she has said she wants nothing more to do with you and that’s about as extreme as it gets.”
  
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• British tourist, 34, dies after 'getting into difficulty' swimming in Zante

  19-08-2026 17:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 34-year-old British holidaymaker was reportedly pulled from the sea off the Greek island of Zakynthos, more commonly known as Zante, after getting into difficulty near Marathonisi on Tuesday afternoon (August 18)
  
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• 'Running again was a no-brainer': New Kirklees councillor's promises to Kirklees

  19-08-2026 17:01 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Liberal Democrats' Paola Davies was announced as the new councillor.
  
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• Major update on the future of Huddersfield's Packhorse Kitchen

  19-08-2026 16:36 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Popular food vlogger Danny Malin has been associated with the venue
  
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• Six migrants found in back of Yorkshire lorry as arrests made

  19-08-2026 16:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested after six people believed to have entered the UK illegally were found in the back of a lorry in a Yorkshire port town.
  
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• Dad who died after triple sea tragedy in Sussex was Palestinian refugee

  19-08-2026 15:59 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Palestinian embassy confirmed Hossam Al-Khawas entered the water with three family members
  
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• Train rule plans for passengers over the age of 31 under Andy Burnham

  19-08-2026 15:39 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to extend discounts
  
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• GCSE results day fears amid 'nightmare' race against time to save 'big day'

  19-08-2026 15:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  School staff and Yorkshire Water worked together
  
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• Kirklees predator used sick two-word search term before vigilante group step in

  19-08-2026 14:53 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tony Spencer has appeared in court
  
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• Simple method to clean limescale from taps without bleach

  19-08-2026 14:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Limescale is a common problem in many households, especially in areas with hard water
  
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• Major update on Lewes train derailment as investigators discover 'defect'

  19-08-2026 14:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released an initial report into the derailment of a train near Lewes station in East Sussex last week, which injured 30 people, revealing a track irregularity at the scene
  
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• Sisters seriously hurt in motorway crash that killed 5 teens pictured

  19-08-2026 13:57 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A fundraiser has been set up to raise money for sisters Niamh and Alma Kinsella and Ella Hendricken who sustained catastrophic injuries in a crash that claimed the lives of five teens
  
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• Mystery millionaire in Wakefield as search launched for Lotto winner

  19-08-2026 13:38 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  A millionaire in Wakefield is yet to cash in on their £1 million lottery win as the National Lottery urges players to check their pockets and recent tickets
  
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• Met Office 15-hour thunderstorm warning for 34 areas - full list

  19-08-2026 13:19 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across 34 areas of the UK
  
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• 'Ryanair, Qatar and Emirates' apps being used to empty bank accounts

  19-08-2026 13:15 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tech experts have explained exactly what to look for and how to avoid falling victim
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'kind' man who died after being found with stab wounds in park

  19-08-2026 12:56 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Zherko Rasul Osman, 24, died in Greater Manchester on Saturday evening
  
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• UK households with bird feeders issued major warning as rain returns

  19-08-2026 12:54 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The RSPB has issued advice to bird lovers
  
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• Giant bluefin tuna makes North Sea return after first catch in 60 years

  19-08-2026 12:37 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Huge Atlantic bluefin tuna have returned to the Yorkshire coast after around 60 years
  
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• Tributes pour in for 'beautiful' Wakefield mum after sudden death

  19-08-2026 12:09 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Vicky Ledger, 43, has been remembered as a much loved mum and ‘beautiful young woman’ following her unexpected death at home
  
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• North Yorkshire route shut LIVE updates as A172 collision forensics comb scene

  19-08-2026 12:04 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Accident investigation work between A172 and A19 junction taking place after serious crash
  
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• Aldi car park tragedy as tributes paid to 'much loved' grandfather

  19-08-2026 11:48 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Tributes to grandfather who died 11 days after supermarket tragedy
  
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• Horror as grandad falls down 30ft sinkhole at UK holiday park

  19-08-2026 11:22 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The 62-year-old who cannot swim fell into water below the ground while emergency services raced to the scene
  
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• DWP PIP plan to replace cash payments in banks with 'reimbursed' expenses

  19-08-2026 11:02 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Reform UK has proposed sweeping changes to disability benefits
  
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• DWP state pensioners in £515 triple lock boost amid HMRC tax warning

  19-08-2026 10:41 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension is set to rise by around 4.1 per cent from April 2027 under the triple lock
  
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• DWP state pensioners set for £515 cost of living boost despite HMRC warning

  19-08-2026 10:32 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  The State Pension could rise by around 4.1 per cent from April 2027
  
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• GCSE results 2026: When they are released and major change in accessing results

  19-08-2026 10:26 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Teenagers can access GCSE results online for the first time on the Education Record app
  
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