Andrew Robinson

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

A shake-up of management at a Huddersfield school has led to improvements - but there is more work to be done. Education watchdog Ofsted has written to Netherhall Learning Campus High School to report on the school's progress since the 2024 inspection that concluded the Rawthorpe school 'Requires Improvement'. One issue noted last year was regular absences by some pupils. Ofsted inspector Andrew Gibbins noted that there had been changes to the leadership of the school since the last inspection.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

This is Peak District beauty spot Digley reservoir - one of many reservoirs across Yorkshire with water levels much lower than average. Digley reservoir, near Holmfirth, is a popular spot for walkers and for picnics, and part of the reservoir now has the appearance of a beach, with rocks and sandy soil exposed by the low water level. Reservoir levels were at 66 per cent around May 22 compared to the average for this time of year, 88 per cent.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

Campaigners fighting plans for a large wind farm near Hebden Bridge have been backed by more than 10,000 people who have signed a petition calling for a ban on wind farms on peatland. Campaign group Stronger Together to Stop Calderdale Windfarm said they were delighted that so many people had signed the Parliamentary petition. "This means that the government must respond to them," the campaign group said. The petition can be found here.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

Parts of Yorkshire could be hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain on Bank Holiday Monday, according to the Met Office. Monday's weather is likely to be unsettled across Yorkshire, with sunny spells and blustery showers which could become heavy at times, with a risk of thunder, according to forecasters. The maximum temperature for Monday will be 16C. Huddersfield-based weatherman Paul Stevens is predicting that Monday's weather in Huddersfield will be 'very windy' and 'perhaps thunder'.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Andrew Robinson

Kind and loving Renata Antczak waved goodbye to her daughter as she dropped her off at school. Tragically, the Yorkshire mum then went missing and there has been no trace of her since. It is now eight years since the mum-of-two disappeared in a baffling and heartbreaking case that went from a missing person inquiry to a murder investigation. There are fears that her sudden disappearance may never be solved.