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FINAL WHISTLE? Change to housing plans could be death knell for Liversedge FC, says club president Access to Liversege FC down Quaker Lane, left, is difficult ... but hopes for a new access road to be built as part of a housing development have been dashed

THE PRESIDENT of the highest-ranked football club in North Kirklees believes its days could be numbered. Liversedge FC has been hampered for a number of years by poor access to its Clayborn ground down Quaker Lane, a narrow single track. Hopes were raised that a new housing development nearby would provide an access road to Clayborn up to Hightown Road. Fields to the north and east of Laverhills and Quaker Lane were earmarked for up to 321 homes. But the development was left off Kirklees Council’s draft Local Plan, which was passed last week. The 104-year-old club – currently sitting in second place in the Premier Division of the Northern Counties East League – has also been told it must upgrade its chang-

ing room facilities before the beginning of next season, or risk being thrown out of the League. But Kirklees Council planning officials will not grant the club per-

mission to update its facilities without better access – something which is now unlikely following the draft Local Plan. Quaker Lane, which leads to the

ground, is pot-holed, with a lack of footpaths and insufficient space to allow two emergency vehicles to pass. The club has also been embroiled in a long-running row with Quaker Lane residents, who have complained that the road becomes too congested on matchdays. Club president Bob Gawthorpe admitted that he feared for the future of the club. He said: “There isn’t the interest in promoting football in the area. “The idea that sport is good for society doesn’t strike a chord with local councillors or the council. “We cannot get planning permission, despite the problems being created by Kirklees, and I now fear the club’s days are numbered.” The club purchased the pitch

from the council in 2000 for ‘security of tenure’. An agreement means that the land cannot be used for anything other than football until the year 2080. The purchase meant that the club would be able to apply for grants from the Football Association and other regional bodies. However, the public bodies will not hand over cash grants without planning permission in place, leaving the club in a difficult position. As well as Liversedge, a number of junior and community teams use Clayborn, including Gomersal & Cleckheaton Football Club. The club has 280 youngsters playing regularly and also stages an

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CAMPONI EDNA On the 10th October 2016, aged 88. Funeral mass on Monday 24th October at 11.15am at St Mary’s Church, Cross Bank, Batley followed by burial in Batley Cemetery.

CARR GRAHAM On 16th October 2016, aged 70, of Birstall. Funeral services at St Peter’s Church, Birstall, on Friday 28th October at 11.30am, followed by private interment.

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EAMES NEE EVANS JOAN On 18th October 2016, aged 76, of Thornhill. Wife of Raymond. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday 28th October 2016 at 2pm.

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Sedge future doubt From Page 1 annual three-day fivea-side tournament featuring more than 100 teams. Local open age leagues also hold their finals at the ground. A number of bodies wrote to Kirklees Council in support of the plan to construct a new access road. These included Gomersal & Cleckheaton FC, the West Riding County Football Association, Spen Valley Schools Football Association, the Northern Counties East Football League and Kirklees Council’s Parks and Landscapes. Bernard Preece, chairman of Spen Valley Schools Football Association, said: “We are a dynamic and forwardthinking association but our efforts are often thwarted by the lack of quality turf pitches in the area. “Improved access to Liversedge FC would open the way to further developments on the site and further developments for junior football.” Kirklees Council has confirmed it will write to Mr Gawthorpe soon.

Dog sitter stole car MIRFIELD: A man who stole a woman's car while he looked after her dog has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Lukasz Baranski, 27, was caught driving the car on Leeds Road in Mirfield on May 10. He was stopped due to not having any headlights on and when questioned, it was revealed he did not own the car. Baranski, also of Leeds Road, had agreed to look after the owner’s dog while she was in Ibiza on holiday for a week. However, when she returned, a note had been posted through her door informing her that the car was in a compound. Baranski admitted taking a vehicle without consent, obstructing a constable and driving without a licence or insurance at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. He was sentenced to 60 hours unpaid work and was given eight penalty points.

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Tories pour scorn on plans for 5,500 homes ‘The district’s infrastructure cannot handle this huge increase’ By James Morris CONSERVATIVE councillors have slammed a Labour-led housing blueprint for North Kirklees, saying it could lead to unmanageable pressure on public services. Councillors voted last week in favour of an amended Local Plan, which included proposals for up to 4,000 new homes on green belt between Mirfield and Ravensthorpe and 1,500 homes on a mixeduse site at Chidswell in Dewsbury. However, the decision has come under fire from Conservative members of the council, who say that the district’s infrastructure cannot handle a huge increase in homes. Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield) said that roads around the town will not cope with the increase in traffic. He said: “The congestion will become intolerable and our roads and town centre will grind to a halt. “School provision remains inadequate and more residents will have to fight for non-existent places, which will add to congestion as people come in and out of the ward on school runs. “There are no proposals in Labour’s plan to address these issues; they are just happy to ignore the residents of Mirfield.” The Labour-led council passed the first draft of the plan by 34 votes to 23, with three abstentions. Despite the council’s decision there is still a long way to go before it can be legally adopted, with another public consultation beginning in November. Labour councillors were accused of ignoring the worries of Mirfield residents as plans for a huge increase in the town’s population moved a step closer. Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton

VOTERS AT THE POLLS BATLEY & SPEN: Voters went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) to elect a successor to the late Jo Cox MP. Major parties did not contest the seat but nine other candidates stood against Labour hopeful Tracy Brabin. Results from the count, which was held at Cathedral House in Huddersfield, were not expected until early today (Friday). Labour big-hitters such as former leadership candidate Andy Burnham, Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale and a host of other activists took to the streets as the polls opened. For updates and reaction on the result, see our website at www.thepressnews.co.uk, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Police discover body DEWSBURY: Police searching for missing Dewsbury man Robert Bidski have confirmed they have found a body. Mr Bidski, 60, was last seen in the Chickenley area on Monday, October 10. His car was discovered abandoned on Denby Dale Road, near the Bretton roundabout. Search teams had been scouring woodland around Bretton and this week announced they had discovered a body. Mr Bidski’s family have been informed.

3,000 fines hit parents (Con, Mirfield) said: “There is little good to be found in much of Labour’s Local Plan across the whole of Kirklees and it delivers housing by stealth, especially in Mirfield – 571 of the houses that Labour claim are in Dewsbury are actually in Mirfield. “Labour seems happy to neglect and isolate our residents and infrastructure should be in place before development takes place.” Coun Kath Taylor (Con, Mirfield) described the town as “the meat in a squashed sandwich”. She added: “If Labour proposals go through it will be unacceptable to local residents.” Meanwhile, an action group set up to oppose the development at Chidswell has said it will continue to fight the Local Plan. The spokesman for the Chidswell Action Group, Mark Eastwood, urged people to have their say in the public consultation, which runs for six weeks from November 7. He said: “We’re confident that once again the inspector

will overturn the Local Plan as we believe it still fails the tests of soundness for the same reasons it did the last time the council failed to push its plan through. “Once the public consultation gets under way, it is vital that residents opposed to the Local Plan submit their objections in writing before the end of the six-week deadline – but it is also just as important for anyone who wrote in during the last public consultation to re-submit their representations, otherwise there is a danger that their views will not be taken into account when it goes to the next stage. “This is the last chance to stop Chidswell from being included in the council’s development plan; therefore, any financial support residents can give towards legal costs could make the vital difference between winning and losing this campaign. Remember, once it’s gone, it’s gone forever." Labour’s Coun Peter McBride, cabinet member for regeneration, said the plan would help manage the demand for housing, jobs,

Daughter’s threat to her mum: ‘I’m going to kill you’ A WOMAN from Liversedge has been handed a suspended prison sentence after she attacked her mother. Daniella Butterworth, 25, launched the assault after her mother, Mandy Chalmers, refused to give her money to pay a drug dealer. Leeds Crown Court was told that Butterworth had been regularly using cannabis and had become increasingly depressed and aggressive towards her mother. Prosecutor Howard Shaw said that when her mother arrived home from work on August 25, Butterworth was waiting outside the property

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on Buttershaw Lane, Hightown. After her mother refused to give her any money, the defendant grabbed her by the hair, threw her to the ground and kicked her a number of times while shouting that she hated her and wanted her dead. The victim eventually managed to stand up and went to her bedroom but was followed by her daughter, who had grabbed a kitchen knife. Butterworth then shouted at her mother: “I'm going to kill you.” She then made stabbing motions before throwing the knife at her mother.

When police officers arrived the victim had suffered bruising to her right eye, a lump to the side of her face and a cut to her lip, as well as a pain in her thigh. Andrew Espley, mitigating, said Butterworth had been suffering from depression and had been seeking help to address her problems. Butterworth, of Firthcliffe Parade, Liversedge, pleaded guilty to assault. She was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months with 25 rehabilitation days. She was also banned from going within 100 metres of Buttershaw Lane.

infrastructure and green space. The council’s leader, Coun David Sheard said: “If no plan is in place, we would have much less control over planning processes, so it would be difficult if not impossible to safeguard our green space or our green belt. “That would continue to be at risk.”

Fighting on... chairman of the Chidswell Action Group Mark Eastwood, centre right, and fellow campaigners

KIRKLEES: Over 3,000 fines were issued by Kirklees Council to parents who took their children out of school during term time. Only Leeds City Council issued more during the 2015/16 school year in Yorkshire. Parents are issued a £60 fine if their child has an unauthorised absence, which rises to £120 if this is not paid within 21 days. If all the fines issued by Kirklees Council were paid within 21 days, it would total £180,900. Of the 13 authorities in Yorkshire, North Yorkshire County Council issued the least fines – just 455.

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DEWSBURY: A man who breached a restraining order has been ordered to carry out 54 hours of unpaid work. Kirklees Magistrates' Court had imposed the order on Sam Bruines, 26, of Kingfisher Crescent, Dewsbury, following an incident of domestic abuse. It banned him from contacting his ex-partner or going to her home. But he ignored the conditions when he went to her home in West End, Liversedge. Rachel Sharpe, mitigating, said his ex-partner had initiated the contact as she was struggling with the children.

Compensation order DEWSBURY MOOR: A man who damaged items at his partner’s flat has been ordered to pay £100 in compensation, £85 in court costs and an £85 victim surcharge. Matthew Pattison, 30, of School Road, Dewsbury Moor, must also complete 20 days of rehabilitative activities after pleading guilty at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court to criminal damage.

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THREE local scouts were recognised for their efforts at an awards ceremony in Bradford. Lewis Wilson, Felix Hampshire and Christopher Carter from 8th Mirfield Scouts received their Chief Scout Gold Award at Bradford Cathedral. There to present the awards was Scout Leader Geoff Carter.

The three boys had to gain at least nine of the available challenge badges on offer. They have undertaken activities such as camping, map-reading and first aid. Scouts from other local groups including Ravensthorpe, Heckmondwike and Dewsbury were also at the ceremony.

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WEST YORKSHIRE Police have launched a campaign in an effort to tackle a rise in the number of hate crimes in West Yorkshire. Home Office statistics revealed that 3,657 incidents were recorded in 2015-16 – almost 70 per cent more than the 2,160 in the previous year. The number of religious hate crimes also more than tripled, from 58 to 177. The police have now launched their Hate Hurts campaign and Assistant Chief Constable Angela Williams said: “Tackling hate crime is a priority for West Yorkshire Police and supporting victims is at the heart of everything we do. “Any hate crime can have a devastating impact on the victim but also has the potential to divide communities. “We have speciallytrained officers who can support victims of hate crime and we will continue to do all we can to help people have confidence in reporting hate crime

and hate incidents. “Everyone has a part to play in reporting hate crimes and hate incidents so that we can investigate them and ensure that support and advice is available to those involved and action taken where appropriate.” A number of subcategories for the recording of faith and disability hate crimes and incidents were introduced in 2014 to get a better understanding of the impact of national and international events on local communities. Mark BurnsWilliamson, West Yorkshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “We are doing our upmost to eradicate hate in West Yorkshire. “There’s absolutely no place in our communities for this vile behaviour and it will not be tolerated. “The crux of this campaign is to raise awareness of what these crimes and incidents are, the impact they have on our communities and how to report them.”

Death of GP Ajit Mehrotra A POPULAR Dewsbury GP has died at the age of 74. Dr Ajit Mehrotra practiced at the Windsor Medical Centre on Leeds Road. He came to the UK for further studies after passing his Master’s degree in surgery in India in 1969. After working in hospitals in the north of England, including Stoke, Hull and Sheffield, he settled in Dewsbury with his family as a GP in 1973. Dr Mehrotra worked as a single-handed practice and was described as a very conscientious doctor who was popular amongst his colleagues and patients. He had been a member of the local medical committee since the 1980s and was the chairman up to his death. He was a member of Heckmondwike Rotary Club for a number of years, participating in charity fundraisers. His funeral took place in Bradford and was attended by doctors, patients, Rotarians and friends.

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France pays tribute to Walter,93,for his role in D-Day battle By James Morris A BATLEY war veteran has been bestowed with France’s highest military honour for his part in the D-Day landings. Walter Walker, 93, discovered he’d been appointed to the rank of Chevalier in the Order of the Légion d’honneur after a special package arrived from the French Embassy in London last weekend. The sprightly nonagenarian, who lives on Howley Street, joined the Royal Navy in 1941 at the age of 18 as a gunner on a Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (DEMS), guarding the vital convoys that allowed Britain to stay in the war. He was posted to theatres of war across the globe and took part in the Battle of the Atlantic, saw action in North Africa and Italy and travelled to Canada, America, the West Indies, West Africa, South Africa, the Persian Gulf, India and Pakistan. His ships came under attack from German U-boats and aircraft on many occasions.

Walter later took part in the D-Day landings – one of the most famous military operations in history, which led to Allied forces eventually reclaiming control of German-occupied Western Europe. Tens of thousands of Allied troops, carried on the largest armada of ships ever seen, landed on five beaches across Normandy on June 6, 1944. All veterans who took part in the battle are now eligible for the award as France looks to pay its respects to those who contributed to the liberation of the country. But it came as a surprise to Walter when he received his medal and a letter from the French Embassy on behalf of the French President, Francois Hollande, thanking him for his military service and involvement in the liberation of France. His son Stephen had written to both the Ministry of Defence and the French Embassy after he discovered his father was eligible for the honour. Walter admitted that he felt humbled to be given the award and said: “There were

Walter and his wife Peggy on their wedding day in 1946

a lot of innocent lives lost and medals should be for those who died. “It was a bad time with all those ships that were sunk, lives lost and all that wealth gone.” On one voyage, Walter travelled from Loch Ewe in Scotland, where his convoy came under a U-boat attack. The convoy had to divert to Newfoundland and then onto the West Indies. The convoy then travelled back across the Atlantic to the western coast of Africa, around South Africa and onto the Persian Gulf. During that trip he was away from his home for 18 months without being able to make contact with his family. He said: “My family thought I had died – so much so that my mother sold all my clothes and spent my money. “When I came back from that journey, I got the train to Leeds and then got a ride with a paper truck to Dewsbury. “I then had to walk with a huge kitbag back to Batley. When I knocked on the door at six o’clock in the morning my sister almost collapsed with shock. “I didn’t see the fear though while I was away. I was always buying things to take home with me, knowing I would get back, but I would be terrified now.” He added: “I was in the Navy from 18 to 23 – the best years of my life. It would be nice to know what was gained for all the sacrifices people made.” In 1946 Walter married his wife Peggy, whom he now cares for at their home. She served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service during the war.

Junkie robbed his own cousin A MAN with a drug debt stole from his cousin to try to settle it. Luke Manton, 21, of Moorside Road, Dewsbury, pleaded guilty to burglary when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. He had climbed into a property in Dewsbury through an open window and stole money from a kitchen cupboard. His cousin, Michael France, who himself was wanted over an offence, said he had left hundreds of pounds there in case he went to

prison. Manton later begged his cousin to wipe his fingerprints from the scene. But Mr France, who discovered £520 missing from the cupboard, refused to do so and Manton was arrested. He denied taking any money, instead saying he had stolen cannabis to go towards paying off a £900 drug debt. Magistrates committed the case to Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on November 4. Manton was remanded in custody.

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News in Brief Bed company ruled unfit to run vehicles BATLEY: A bed company has been refused permission to run commercial vehicles by the region’s Traffic Commissioner. Dream Therapy Limited, based on Rouse Mill Lane, failed to satisfy industry regulator Kevin Rooney that it was fit to hold an operating licence after a public inquiry in Leeds earlier this month. The inquiry heard that the firm’s director, Hamza Ali Areshad, had not shown even the slightest understanding of what was required to operate goods vehicles compliantly – despite signing up to a number of promises around vehicle and driver safety standards. The regulator also found Mr Areshad didn’t know how many vehicles he had applied to operate and he’d claimed there were no links between himself and another bed company, Dreamers (GB) Ltd, which had its operating licence revoked in 2013. After further questioning, Mr Areshad admitted that the director of Dreamers (GB) Ltd, Masood Bostan, was his father.

Pane-ful lesson... HECKMONDWIKE: A drunk smashed the window of a flat because he believed the occupant had assaulted his brother. Kyle Stone, 28, pleaded guilty to criminal damage at a property on Church Lane when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay £100 compensation.

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DEWSBURY: A man accused of grievous bodily harm and assault by beating was sent for trial at Leeds Crown Court on November 3. William Beckett, 31, of Springfield Terrace, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court which heard that the alleged attacks involved two men and took place in Dewsbury.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

This donkey is a right ass... HERE used to be a saying about working class Parliamentary seats that you could put a red rosette on a donkey and Labour voters would elect it. As analogies go it’s verging on the redundant, because Labour have chosen a bloke with the intellect of a Blackpool donkey as their leader. (I might be doing the noble creatures a disservice there because Jeremy Corbyn would forget to turn round when he reached the South Pier and just plod all the way to Lytham St Anne’s). By the time you read this, Batley and Spen voters will have anointed the self-confessed donkey-follower Tracy Brabin as their new MP. Hmmm. We shall watch how that develops with interest. Perhaps by way of a congratulations gift I should buy

Oh boy ... something in the Calais water puts years on you LIKE a bargain as much as the next bloke, but wild horses couldn’t drag me anywhere near one of those Dover-toCalais booze cruises. I’m not wearing particularly well with age anyway, but judging by the look of the refugee ‘children’ we nobly rescued from the Calais jungle camp this week, setting foot in that place puts years on you. Years? Decades, according to one expert who estimated that at least one of the vulnerable kiddies we saved had the facial profile of a 38-year-old.

VULNERABLE CHILDREN? Not quite as you might imagine... Tracy a dustpan and brush … just try not to get too close to his back end love, because I suspect some of that ‘stuff’ will spray and stick. I’m relatively fresh off the plane from the USA where

almost without exception people wish they had a donkey rather than a Donald or Hillary to vote for. I did finally meet one Hillary fan – the lady works for their hugely bloated civil

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I hear that we are refusing to quiz the little darlings too closely about their actual ages for fear of giving offence. Aw diddums! They can survive capsized boats, war zones and strip down an AK47 with a blindfold on, but we can’t ask them their birthday for fear of tears and a tantrum? For all the get-tough rhetoric, nothing changes with our wimpy liberal bureaucracy, does it? I have a question (I have many actually). Firstly, who selects the lucky ‘victims’ that are given refugee status in the UK?

service unsurprisingly. She has two years to go to retirement and would literally vote for our proverbial donkey if it guaranteed her final salary pension, as Hillary will. At least she will until the American economy goes ‘pop’ again as it did in 2007/8 – something which is widely predicted there. In continuing fashion Trump can’t open his mouth without putting one of his dainty little feet in it, but still, amazingly, time after time people told me that with regret they would vote for the embarrassment of a man. Ordinary bloke swigging his Budweiser at the bar? Trump. Successful retired businessman ... Trump again. Intelligent female lawyer? Trump. “But he’s an ass!” I’d say. “Yessir he is – but he isn’t Hillary and that’s good enough for me.” Why would this be? The predominant theme as I alluded to last week is that Hillary Clinton is considered a liar and a criminal with the

morals of a snake (and as with Corbyn’s donkey I may be doing the snake a misdeed). “Wanna see another war? Vote Hillary,” said one man. “She’s bought and paid for by the munitions and oil industries. They could have her thrown in prison if she doesn’t do as she’s told.” Apparently when husband Bill left the White House, Hillary took $200,000 of furnishings and art with her and when ordered to return it, only $27,000-worth made it back. Neither could I quite believe how unpopular President Barack Obama is – not quite what we see/hear in the UK. “Egomaniac and snake-oil salesman. He’s broke the damn country. Rigged all the statistics to fool people about unemployment and debt, printed money we don’t have to keep half the nation on the public payroll, and just hoping to get out of Dodge before the s*** hits the fan.” It seems the government

Hopefully not the female volunteers who have reportedly been pouring across the Channel for a shanty-town knee-trembler. If I was being uncharitable, I’d guess that the actual vulnerable children – and there are undoubtedly many who we should take in – are kicked to the back of the queue by these men who look more like ISIS infiltrators than starving refugees. And before I get too hung up on this subject and get really grumpy, where are all the vulnerable young girls? has erased literally millions of long-term jobless from official figures, by virtue of them being out of work more than 12 months. Sound familiar? I’m not sure how you could accuse Obama of being an egomaniac and not Trump, although I was staggered to read about school curriculum diktats where children had to write about what they could do for President Obama, and how he had positively changed their lives. That’s North Korea, China and the USSR right there, not the good old US of A. By common acclaim however, Donald the comb-over king has one advantage over every single candidate who started the race for the White House – he’s not a career politician. Middle America seems to have had enough of being patronised, lied to and squeezed for taxes. The anti-establishment mood, as with our Brexit, could still provide a very unlikely surprise. We shall see.

A bit of ‘Nimbyism’ all round L A OCKY’S Tours were in Savile Town and Thornhill Lees the week before last, filming with a TV crew from Singapore-based Channel NewsAsia. I was being interviewed outside the White Hart Inn – sorry, the sharia court – which a number of people inside took interest in, then exception to, and came out to ‘have a word’. They all appeared to have their hands attached to their arms, so I guess they weren’t up before the Sheikh for pilfering, but I left it to the producers to explain what was going on, while the sharia gang railed about the evil, biased, anti-Muslim media. It was ironic given that the presenter and journalist interviewing me was Mobeen Azhar. As a younger man, Mobeen fell under the spell of the hardliners and attended the Markazi mosque in nearby South Street, before he got out. Shortly afterwards, while filming in Lees Holm near the house of London suicide bomber Mohammed Siddique Khan, a chap raced up in his car and demanded to know what we were

doing. “I live in this house!” he exclaimed. “And I used to!” I replied merrily. I’ll bet the thought of that put him off his poppadums.

H, THE games people play. Much tears and wailing at Kirklees Council’s local development plan which, in fairness, Labour had to produce. To them, better any plan than none. Whether any of it ever comes to pass – or which bits – is quite another matter. The 4,000 home Shariahtown in Thornhill Lees and Ravensthorpe predictably gets the thumbs up, with the hearty backing of local councillors for whose constituents it would effectively signal the biggest home extension in history. And boy, do the locals like home extensions! The controversial 1,500 home Chidswell scheme however puts Dewsbury East representatives Eric Firth, Cathy Scott and Paul Kane in an interesting position. Will they support the vociferous local protestors who have previously shown such staunch resistance, or back the party whip as they did last week in voting for the plan?

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Friday October 21, 2016

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A TAXI driver who sexually molested a drunk passenger has been spared prison. Mubashir Butt, 35, of Tate Naylor Street, Dewsbury, groped the woman in the back of his taxi on October 9 of last year after he had suggested she should have sex with him as payment for the journey. Leeds Crown Court heard that Butt collected the woman from Brighouse and was driving her to Kirkburton in Huddersfield. He told the woman: “I don’t think you have enough money to pay for this taxi – you can pay in different ways.” She told him that she did not think his approach was acceptable and asked him to drive her home. However, he deliberately missed the turning where she needed to go and pulled into a petrol station. The court was shown CCTV images of Butt getting into the back seat with the passenger, where he molested her. Butt admitted sexual assault and was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, with a 15-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 100 hours of unpaid work. He must also register as a sex offender for 10 years.

Stepping out for unity... Walk of Friendship participants in Batley and, below, Rev Mark Umpleby gets the message across

Walking for unity ALMOST 200 people took part in a Walk of Friendship in Batley on Saturday. Community and faith groups in the town helped organise the event to celebrate diversity and unity. The walk was supported by local politicians, including Labour parliamentary candidate Tracy Brabin. Local residents, including children and families, set off from the Market Place, walking at a leisurely pace up to Batley Bulldogs’ Mount Pleasant ground, where refreshments were laid on. Planning the walk brought together local organisations including Kirklees Council, the

was so pleased to see so many people from our wonderfully diverse communities in Batley and beyond come together bringing a wonderful atmosphere to the town centre. “The walk of friendship I think spoke (a few days before the by-election) of the hope and vision that so many of us have of a community together celebrating our differences, but having ‘more in common than that which divides us’.”

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NORTH KIRKLEES: A women-only bus company has gone into liquidation. Ladies Only Travel (LOT) formed in 2007 and ran services in Dewsbury and Mirfield. Set up by Bradford woman Jeanette Romani, the company employed only female drivers in an effort to keep women safe on nights out. It expanded to provide services to schools and day centres and began working with Metro in 2011, operating a fleet of 16- and 28seater buses. But Metro confirmed last week that LOT had gone into liquidation. Some services have been moved to different operators but it is unclear what will happen to the 252 Leeds to Dewsbury, 212 Dewsbury to Wakefield and the 223 Mirfield Ing Grove Park to Leeds services.

Harassment charges BATLEY: A couple appeared in court over allegations that they harassed their neighbours. Amanda Jones, 37, and her husband Dean, 41, of Soothill Lane, each denied one charge of harassment. The pair are alleged to have blocked in the vehicles of their neighbours and planted shrubs on land belonging to their neighbours. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that they also allegedly placed notices on their cars and behaved aggressively towards them. Their trial will start on December 15.

Nightclub disorder BATLEY: Police are appealing for witnesses after large-scale disorder at a town centre nightclub. Two people were arrested following the incident in the early hours of Saturday morning at the new TBC nightclub on Bradford Road. Anyone with any information should contact Kirklees CID via 101, quoting reference 195 of October 15.

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Experiment with free parking for three months Dear Sir, First of all, I agree with everyone who has commented recently regarding parking in Dewsbury and charges which are an issue. After returning from a holiday in Scotland I was surprised that I did not pay at all for parking anywhere all week. It made me nervous at first as I was looking for parking meters and checking with everyone including tourist information to make sure that this was correct.

Letter of the Week: Name and address supplied There was no-one patrolling the car parks or just suddenly appearing from nowhere with their ticket machine in hand. We should take a lesson from them. You can park on the main street in towns usually for up to two hours, or use the car parks

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Dear Sir, I was disappointed to read in this week’s Press that the Labour candidate turned down an invitation to appear on the pre by-election hustings. Surely this would have been an ideal opportunity to inform the local electorate of her views on the important matters that effect us all, immigration, Brexit, the NHS and her views on the state of the party and local issues. Also this was a chance to face the other prospective candidates and challenge their views and policies. This would have been an ideal opportunity for the voters to see the calibre of the MP who is being foisted upon us. If she thinks that this election is not a shoo-in and wants hope not division, this was the time and place to start the process.

Dear Sir, Many years ago, teaching in a Leeds middle school, I recall often reading a certain poem to my class during English lessons. It was all about a school outing, but no ordinary outing. The pupils were not on their way to see some historic building. They were going to see a rabbit. The very last rabbit in the very last field. The children were quite amused by this, maybe I smiled too. I am not smiling now. You must have noticed thousands of acres of this once green and pleasant land are being developed, and at an ever-increasing rate. This process is set to continue, with no end in sight. Of course, I’m aware of the root cause of the problem. So

with unlimited time free of charge. The towns we visited were really busy and there was plenty of space for all. With the money I saved I bought a lovely bag and other items to bring home, supporting

are you. So are our political lords and masters. Over-population, on a global scale. Now at this point I would love to be able to reassure you and say it’s okay! Following a global conference on population control there’s now a firm enforceable policy in place! But as far as I am aware I don’t think any such policy has ever been agreed. Has there ever been such a toplevel conference? I doubt it. Of course the conservationist, environmentalists et al are doubtless doing their best. They may actually believe (bless them) that innumerable meetings to debate global warming, and so on, will really make a significant lasting dfference to the long-term future on the human race. They won’t. It’s rather like trying to treat a fast-growing malignant cancer with overthe-counter remedies from the pharmacy. You see, the root cause of the problem is not being tackled! I have to say this: I don’t

LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS C George, demolition of existing extension to dwelling and erection of single-storey extension (within a Conservation Area), 24 Linefield Road, Batley. Mrs K Bibi, single-storey extension, dormer windows to front and alterations to roof to form accommodation in roof space, 36 Boundary Road, Dewsbury. Mrs N Hussain, single-storey rear extension with balcony over, 677 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe. Marie Coy, work to TPO(s) 15/82, 20 Nook Green, Thornhill. R Jagger, work to TPO(s) SP2/70, 26 Latham Lane, Gomersal. D North, single-storey side extension, 2C Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury. Kautex Textron, demolition of existing outbuilding, erection of storage building, re-build gambion wall and formation of improved vehicle turning facility, Headlands Road, Liversedge. Paul Arthurs, extensions and part-conversion of garage, 20 Oakfield Drive, Lower Hopton. D Whittaker, rear and dormer extensions, 112 Knowl Road, Mirfield. Mr & Mrs J Batty, dormer window to side, 2 Lady Heton Grove, Mirfield. Martech (UK) Ltd, discharge of conditions 3, 6-12 on previous

permission 2015/92252 for erection of two-storey offices, production facility and warehouse, former Calder Works, Thornhill Road, Dewsbury. M Ali, two-storey and singlestorey extensions, 58 Ravens Crescent, Scout Hill, Dewsbury. Mr & Mrs Watson, extensions and alterations, 484 Halifax Road, Hightown. Mrs R Murtaza, two-storey side and rear extensions, porch to front and outhouse in garden, 12 Ravens Avenue, Scout Hill, Dewsbury. J Harrop, single-storey extension to front, 46 Broom Walk, Soothill. Philip Holroyd, work to tree(s) within a Conservation Area, Croft House, Oxford Road, Gomersal. Co Op Food, installation of one illuminated sign and 13 non-illuminated signs, Millbridge Service Station, 364 Bradford Road, Littletown. Mrs N Hussain, two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions, 6 Chidswell Lane, Shaw Cross. Kirklees Council (Forestry), work to TPO(s) 09/93, land to the rear of 24-26 Elm Road, Dewsbury Moor. Graham Walker, work to TPO(s) 23/77, Sunny Bank Riding School, Sunny Bank Road, Upper Batley.

Colin Hill, work to TPO(s) 02/91, 19 Old Lane, Birkenshaw. Barratt David Wilson Homes, work to TPO(s) 13/07, 23 Pavillion View, Scholes, Cleckheaton. Hashim Ravat, single-storey rear extension, 71 Purlwell Avenue, Batley. FKR Properties Ltd, discharge conditions 3 (materials) and 7 (access gate) on previous permission 2016/90958 for erection of three dwellings with associated parking and demolition of existing dwelling, Headlands, 42 Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton. Z Mumbaiwala, two-storey side and rear extensions and porch to front, 8 Nursery Grove, Thornhill Lees. M Khalil, the proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 3m, 20 Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees. Z Rehman, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 3m, 2

Fir Grove, Ravensthorpe. S Hussain, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 3m, 4 Crescent Walk, Ravensthorpe. Mr Ali, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.7m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.7m, 262 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees. Sabina Chaus, single-storey side and rear extensions, 29 Longlands Road, Dewsbury. P Sweeney, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.7m, 13 Charlesworth Square, Gomersal. I Ishaq, works to TPO(s) within a Conservation Area, 50 Alexandra Crescent, Westborough, Dewsbury. J Jennings, works to TPO(s) 39/94, 4 Middleton Court, Hightown.

the local community. We should be doing all that we can to save Dewsbury. I work in Dewsbury and find it intimidating going out at lunch time. There seems to be groups of people sitting around drinking and generally making a nuisance of themselves. There is also a lot of begging going on and it is surprising the number of people who have lost their wallets or travelled a long way and need £1 for bus fare to get home!

think it ever will be. Why am I in such doubt? Well can you really imagine our world leaders all agreeing on this? No chance! Well, I’m nearly 84. Not long ago, I might have said yes, I reckon civilisation is doomed – but not in my lifetime! Now I’m not so sure. It’s a tragic situation. We still have a beautiful planet here. The only one we shall ever have. But while the human race is permitted, nay positively encouraged, by governments to breed like rabbits, the future looks bleak. It seems there will have to be some unimaginable catastrophe to suddenly, drastically reduce our numbers. A terrible way to go. I imagine you may now be waiting with bated breath for me to announce some amazing miraclous, never-beenthought-of-before solution? You wait in vain.

Expect more profit-seekers From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, At the first meeting in public, of the North Kirklees CCG governing body in February 2013, the audience was provided with a glossary due to the huge number of acronyms used by the members. One term, ‘clinical pathways’, was explained as: “Medical guidelines (...) on evidence-based practice, for a specific group of patients which improve health results.” How far we have come! Today some local NHS clinical pathways are decided by private companies who sift out the expensive patients and move them on to public providers. Profit-based practice. The Children’s Services pathway is so changed there can be no evidence base anywhere locally. Will this deter public providers like Mid Yorkshire from bidding? Probably! Applying for contracts is additional expense when you

After living in Dewsbury all my life I am dismayed at what the town has become and can understand why people do not bother to come into town at all. Something needs to be done and quickly. I agree with many people who have said abolish parking fees for, say, a three-month period and see if it helps. It is such a shame that once a vibrant town is getting such a bad reputation. Wake up, Kirklees!

are complying with Deloitte, at considerable expense, trying to save a share of £22bn. So we can expect more profit-seekers!

A bunch of hypocrites From: A Roberts, Dewsbury Dear Sir, Don’t be governed by leftie hypocrites. After Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour reshuffle, we now have high-profile jobs for Shami Chakrabati, ‘Baroness’ to plebs like me, who sends her son to a top private school. Diane Abbott, who spent hours of parliamentary time criticising private education, but has now got her son into the private City of London School, and Emily Thornbury who sends her two young children to a selective school. Talk about ‘do as we say, not as we do’! Thankfully both Corbyn and John McDonnell went to grammar schools. Many re-moaners have crept into their shells after the referendum. One example is lefty Guardian columnist Polly Townbee, who has probably flown to her holiday home in Italy.

es which take place. I, and many others I know, have seen active service. While conflicts can seem like a world away, the impact is being felt at home. The families who suffer loss in those conflicts rely on support they get from the appeal fund. Welfare services linked to the Poppy Appeal spend more than £1million a week, with services ranging from helping bereaved families through an inquest, to ensuring an elderly veteran can stay independent in their own home. The demand for services continues to increase and the need for public donations to buy a poppy or offer time gets more urgent every year. Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday are not just about the names carved onto the war memorials, they are also about the great dignity shown by the veterans and serving members who proudly parade. It is our opportunity to say thank you, and wearing a poppy is a visible sign of our gratitude. So I would urge people to be as generous as they can with both time and donations in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal.

Decision was Please support total nonsense Poppy Appeal From: Paul Inglis, Dewsbury From: Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Jim Dodds Dear Sir, Through your newspaper, could I please appeal to local people to once again support the Poppy Appeal this year. The link between our local communities and the sacrifices those in our armed forces make for us has been brought into sharp focus in recent years. We marked 60 years since the end of the second world war last year, and this year, 100 years since the Battle of the Somme. Present conflicts involving our local soldiers continue, and Kirklees has experienced more than most the sad loss-

Dear Sir, I see Charlotte’s Ice Cream Parlour have been refused planning permission for seven wooden camping pods and an amenity block as unsuitable for green belt land. I remember them being refused planning permission for a pitch and putt on such grounds. Who makes these decisions? It’s such nonsense! Aren’t barns made of wood? Perhaps they should apply to build houses and have more luck. Here is a business that’s wants to succeed and promote our area getting no help. I would come to stay in their pods and I live in the area. Appeal!

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Sweet idea for charity A MIRFIELD confectionary company is appealing for people to donate bars of chocolate to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice. Sweeties R Us requires around 1,600 bars of chocolate to make 80 ‘chocolate explosion’ gifts which will be sold as part of the hospice’s Christmas fundraising campaign. Jayne Walker from Sweeties R Us said she wanted to “give a little back to say thank you to the hospice” after her friend received treatment at Kirkwood before she passed away aged just 44. Several Rainbow and Brownie

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News In Brief Car damaged in row LIVERSEDGE: A teenager admitted damaging his ex-girlfriend’s car during a row. Brandon Duffy, 19, Garden House Lane, Tingley, had gone to the home of Courtney Groves in Headlands Street to pay child maintenance but the couple argued and she threatened to call the police. Duffy kicked the door of her car but told Kirklees Magistrates’ Court he had paid for the repairs. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge.

Assault trial BIRSTALL: A man accused of assaulting his partner pleaded not guilty at Kirklees Magistrates Court. Tommy Drury, 24, of Fieldhead Crescent, who allegedly assaulted Leanne Carroll at an address in Thornhill on September 18, faces trial on November 17.

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A MIRFIELD charity shop held an open day to let people know about volunteering opportunities with the organisation. Last Friday the Sue Ryder store, on Huddersfield Road, highlighted its ‘The Incredible in You’ campaign as it seeks newcomers to join the existing team. Volunteers can experience a taster session before they commit and there are a number of roles available, ranging from being a lead volunteer – someone who can run the shop in the manager’s absence – to merchandisers, retail assistants, ambassadors, department specialists, stock processors and more. Sue Ryder provides hospice and neurological care for people with endof-life and long-term needs. More than 11,000 volunteers make it possible for the charity to deliver 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical and emotional support every year. For more information, contact a member of the Mirfield Sue Ryder team on 01924 494619, or email mirfield6073@suerydercare.org.

PROSECUTORS are deciding whether to take to court the case of a man who died whilst a resident at a Heckmondwike care home. Murder squad detectives investigating the death of Bradford City fire hero David Hustler have submitted files to the Crown Prosecution Service. The 76-year-old dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferer was living at the Kirklees Council-owned Meadow Green residential home on Dale Lane when he died. Detectives have been examining whether his death was linked to the care he received. A case was opened after Mr Hustler’s family raised concerns. Mr Hustler, who received the Queen’s Gallantry Medal after rescuing two people during the Valley Parade disaster, died in hospital a

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year ago following a short and unexpected illness. Staff at the home were interviewed and medical experts were consulted in an attempt to try and establish whether there was a link between his death and his care. Detective Superintendent Simon Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have completed our inquiries and have put a file on the case to the Crown Prosecution Service for them to consider. “We are now waiting for the CPS to review the case to see if they think there is sufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction.” Mr Hustler, who was a grandfather, died at Dewsbury and District Hospital on October 28 last year. During the Valley Parade blaze on May 11, 1985, he saved Kathleen Kelly from the fire, before running back into the stand to save teenager Matthew Wildman.

Mayor urges support for Poppy Appeal THE Mayor of Kirklees has appealed to local people and businesses to support the Poppy Appeal again this year. Coun Jim Dodds, a former military officer who chose the Royal British Legion as his Mayoral charity, said: “The link between our local communities and the sacrifices those in our armed forces make for us has been brought into sharp focus in

recent years. We marked 60 years since the end of the Second World War last year, and 100 years since the Battle of the Somme this year. “Present conflicts involving our local soldiers continue and Kirklees has experienced more than most the sad losses of recent conflicts. “I and many others I know have seen active service. While conflicts can seem like a world away, the

impact is being felt at home. The families who suffer loss in those conflicts rely on support they get from the appeal fund.” Welfare services linked to the Poppy Appeal spend more than £1m a week, with services ranging from helping bereaved families through an inquest, to ensuring an elderly veteran can stay independent in their own home.

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News In Brief Woman accused of £9,000 benefits fraud BATLEY: A woman appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court accused of committing more than £9,000-worth of benefit fraud. Deborah Barber, 49, of Bradford Road, denies the alleged offences between February 2013 and February 2015. She is charged with two counts of dishonestly failing to notify a change of circumstances affecting her entitlement to benefit. Barber allegedly committed fraud by failing to report she was in employment and there was an improvement in her mobility restrictions and care needs. Her trial will be held on December 8.

Banned driver fined LIVERSEDGE: A man was stopped by police after the car he was driving was reported stolen. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court was told that there was some confusion over whether Martin Margison, 47, of Norristhorpe Lane, had permission to borrow the car. He was not charged with stealing the car but checks after he was pulled over on Wakefield Road in Brighouse revealed he was unlicenced and had no insurance. In January, Margison was banned from driving until he passed an extended driving test. He admitted using a vehicle without insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence. He was fined £120 and his licence was endorsed with eight points.

Probus Club talk BATLEY: The next meeting of the Probus Club takes place on Tuesday, October 25, at the Older People’s Centre, when Peter Wrigley will give a talk about Water Aid. The talk begins at 10.30am with visitors and potential members welcome. For more information, call 01924 471337.

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Supermarket plan ditched By Staff Reporters PROPOSALS to transform a cash and carry into a supermarket have been knocked back by planning officials. Mullaco Foods submitted an application to convert their building from a warehouse to a mixed use set-up comprising a warehouse, food processing, cash and carry and specialist food store, with the formation of a car park. The current site, on Purlwell Lane in Batley, had attracted a number of complaints with reports of cars blocking the road and forklifts using the busy main road to unload goods vehicles.

At a planning meeting last month, councillors decided to defer a decision on the application to allow a clear transport plan to be put in place to address fears over parking issues. The planning committee said that although it did not want to close the business due to the potential loss of 25 jobs, it was unsure as to how the retail side of the business could be approved. A number of residents and councillors spoke out at the meeting against the application put forward by Yousuf Mulla. Coun Fazila Fadia (Lab, Batley East) spoke in support of those objecting the plans. She said: “I have had a number of complaints

from residents and it has got to the point where I really do feel for them. They have seen firsthand the injustice of what is going on. “I am not satisfied with the information provided by Mullaco regarding what they will do in regards to deliveries. We need to think about residents.” Residents met with Mullaco officials following the last meeting in an attempt to reach a compromise but were unsuccessful. One of the main concerns of objectors was how deliveries would be received at the store, as a number of alleged instances have been reported to highways officials where forklifts have used the main road to unload lor-

ries. The firm responded by saying that deliveries would be made to Global Storage and Logistics on Soothill Lane in Batley before a van collected the goods and transferred them to Mullaco. A report recommended councillors refuse the application as it has “failed to demonstrate that adequate servicing facilities can be provided to serve the intensified use and avoid conflict between different users of the car park at times of deliveries and movement of goods. “The proposal would have an unacceptable impact on the safety of customers visiting the site.” Councillors voted unanimously to accept the recommendation and turned down the application.

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DEWSBURY has been named one of the riskiest places in the country to buy a used car. Figures from My Car Check showed that 36 per cent of checks done in the town came back with a write-off warning – the second worst of any area. Billinghurst in West Sussex was named the worst place in the country, with 42 per cent returning the warning. Morden in South London, Halifax and Blackpool rounded off the top five. Farnborough in Hampshire was rated as the best place to buy a used car. Head of My Car Check, Roger Powell, said: “We have only recently started analysing our data by location and were surprised to discover a substantial variance in the write-off risk across large UK cities. “Buying a car is a big deal and establishing whether it has ever been written-off is vital. Even leaving the safety aspect aside, a write-off will usually be worth considerably less than a similar non-accident damaged model. “Many people don’t realise it is legal for certain write-offs to return to the road. In fact, it is not unusual for a car to have been involved in several accidents.”

By Steve Martyn A DRIVER who attempted to run over a 15-year-old boy because of his religion has been jailed. Lee Blenkin, 49, of Halifax Road, Dewsbury repeatedly drove at the schoolboy after questioning him for wearing Islamic dress. The victim was forced to flee over a wall as Blenkin zig-zagged towards him. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that Blenkin, who was once honoured by the Queen for services to the community, was driving along Carlton Road in Dewsbury when he spotted the boy on August 9. He then proceeded to wind down his car window and shout something at him. Jill Seddon, prosecuting, told the court: “The boy said ‘he seemed to want my attention and I went towards the car. When I got to the passenger window the man said ‘why did you convert to them'? I said what do you mean? and he said ‘why the f**k are you wearing that?’ He shouted at me and I believe this was because I was wearing Islamic dress’.” The abuse lasted for around 90 seconds before Blenkin reversed his car and drove at the youngster. The boy said: “I ran away and the vehicle drove at me again. It

did this four times. I heard the tyres losing grip and I ran as fast as I could as I thought he was going to hit me.” The boy managed to hide behind a wall and took down the car’s details and texted them to his sister, who ’phoned the police. Zahid Majeed, mitigating, told the court his client was “genuinely remorseful for his actions”. He said: “He has nothing but remorse and regret. “He understands that everyone has rights to their religious freedom and it was none of his business to make any comment about the way the complainant was dressed.” Blenkin was jailed for 16 weeks. District Judge Michael Fanning told him: “This is disgusting behaviour. You caused enormous fear to a 15-year-old boy and the public won’t tolerate this; neither will this court. “The only explanation for your behaviour is some type of deepseated animosity towards Muslims. You targeted a 15-yearold for no other reason than he was dressed as a Muslim.” Blenkin pleaded guilty to religiously aggravated assault. Because he used his car as a weapon, he was also banned from driving for 12 months and eight weeks.

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY OCTOBER 22 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5 GREENWAY RIVER & CANAL SCHOLES AND BACK Meet at 10.30am at Dewsbury Meet at 11am at Cleckheaton Railway Station (WF13 1HF, Town Hall (BD19 3RH, SE191254) SE244218) 7 miles – moderate 5 miles – leisurely Leader: Noel Leader: Mike Church Tel: 07780 328 561 Tel: 07776 077289 noelmirfield@hotmail.co.uk

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MIRFIELD: A special exhibition of children’s art is being shown at the West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield from November 3-9. ‘Every child an artist’ was organised by Kirklees Council’s Young People’s Activity Team (YPAT) and showcases the artistic expressions of some of the young people it supports. YPAT is a short breaks respite service for children and young people with a disability from across Kirklees. They provide a range of fun, personcentred activities for young people at their school clubs, play schemes and weekend clubs. Children who attend YPAT sessions take part in a range of arts and crafts activities, from clay work to painting to jewellery making. The gallery is open from 10.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday and 10.30am to 3pm on Saturday.

WEST Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) will host its popular Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza on Friday November 4 at its headquarters complex in Birkenshaw. The organised event provides a safe place to join in the celebrations. There will be firework displays and a roaring bonfire, as well as kids’ rides, live music and food and drink. This year all proceeds raised will be shared between The Fire Fighters Charity and Parkinson’s UK.

Probus talks CLECKHEATON: The Probus Club have the following talks over the next two months. Next up is a talk from John Rumsby about Castle Hill on October 27. Donald Metcalfe will give a talk on Harrison’s clocks on November 10 and the programme will be rounded off by Rebecca Finch discussing doorstep crime on November 24. The Probus Club are always on the lookout for new members and meet at St Paul’s Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, every two weeks at 9.45am.

African crafts BATLEY: As part of Black History Month families are being invited to visit Bagshaw Museum’s Africa Gallery. Workshops are being run on Tuesday, October 25 from 11am until 4pm and are free to attend. Families will have the chance to make African crafts such as masks and shields. There is no need to book a place.

In 2015 the extravaganza raised more than £9,000 for charity. Chief fire officer Simon

Pilling said: “We are proud to host an event such as this. “The extravaganza pro-

vides a controlled and safe environment for people to enjoy Bonfire Night as well as raising money for charity. “We always encourage members of the public to attend well-organised displays such as ours, and what could be better than going along to a bonfire and fireworks display organised and run by the professionals? “It will be a fabulous evening with many things to see and do, please come along and enjoy a spectacular but safe Bonfire Night.” Sarah Goodall from the

Arts group begins Xmas show prep FOLLOWING on from their successful run of ‘The Ladykillers’, Dewsbury Arts Group are in rehearsals for their preChristmas family show. ‘The Adventures Of Ebenezer Scrooge’, written by group member Steve Goddard, is very loosely based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’. Steve, who is also directing the show, said: “It’s fair to say that it owes as much of its inspiration to one of my favourite Christmas films, ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ as it does to the original! “While I can’t promise you Miss Piggy or Fozzie Bear, I’ve created a family show with unscary ghosts, terrible

jokes, custard pies and lots and lots of joining in. “I’ve always loved the original story and, inspired by Arts Group members like David Wood (who has many works published under the name David Foxton), I thought I’d have a go myself at putting pen to paper. It was great to have my version chosen for our November show.” Matinee performances at the Artspace, on Lower Peel Street in Dewsbury, begin at 2.30pm on the last two Saturdays and Sundays in November (19-20 and 26-27) as well as evening performances at 7.30pm from Tuesday November 22 to Friday

November 25. Tickets priced at £6 children/£9 adults are available from www.ticket source.co.uk/dewsburyartsgroup or call 03336 663366. Dewsbury Arts Group are also holding an open event on Saturday October 29 (9am-3pm) at the Artspace, where a variety of coffees and home-made cakes will be available. Members will also be on hand to show how to use their new online booking system. It will be a good opportunity for theatre-goers to pick up information about Ebenezer Scrooge and other forthcoming productions.

NHS tech genius Jacklin visits Batley A MAN who won awards for NHS computer projects will be telling some fascinating stories at next week's meeting of Batley History Group. Jeff Jacklin has worked in the National Health Service for 28 years and introduced computer science to many areas of the organisation. In doing so he fulfilled roles as

director of hospitals in such places as Huddersfield, where he now lives, in Scunthorpe where he was born and also in Stoke Mandeville and Milton Keynes. He joined the NHS in 1988 at a time when he was disappointed with his previous professional progress in other areas. But he quickly found the task of introducing medical staff to the

Bagshaw Museum celebrates delving into world of steampunk BAGSHAW Museum in Batley will be celebrating the ‘Museums at Night’ initiative by taking visitors into the world of steampunk. The museum in Wilton Park will be the setting for a play called ‘The Mystery of the Vanishing Professor’, which has a steampunk theme. Steampunk is a form of science fiction which draws on alternative versions of Victorian history and the American Wild West. It imitates how those cultures might have envisaged the future and features retro-futuristic inventions inspired by 19thcentury industrial steam-powered machinery. The play, which is set in the year 1886, starts outside the museum. It will then move inside and around the

building, giving spectators an exciting tour of the grounds. The play ends with the chance to enjoy tea and cake in the Long Gallery, where all will be revealed. As a guest you will have the chance to try and work out what has happened to the professor and who is responsible. You can even get immersed in the atmosphere by dressing in steampunk attire, and there’ll be an opportunity for photos with the cast at the end of the performance. Tickets for the event, which starts at 6pm on Saturday October 29, are £8 with tea and cake included. For more information contact heritage manager Linda Levick on 01924 324765 or email linda.levick@kirklees. gov.uk.

vagaries of computer science both a great challenge and extremely satisfying. Jeff, who has entitled his talk ‘The History of the NHS’, said he was very passionate about computer science and that working in the NHS had provided him with a great many humorous experiences. He uses various means to tell the story to audiences, including film, slides and clips from Pathe News. His skill and dedication

resulted in him winning a number of awards in a profession where a huge amount of money has been invested in IT to improve the NHS. Jeff will tell his story at the next meeting of Batley History Group, held at Batley Town Hall next Monday, October 24. The meeting starts at 7.30pm but free refreshments will be available from 7pm. Admission is £2 for history group members and £4 for visitors.

organising committee added: “We are looking forward to welcoming families to what we hope will be a fantastic event, and we just want everyone to have a fun time in a safe environment.” Tickets are available at the gate, priced £6 for adults and £4 for children. Under-fives are free. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire is lit at 7pm, there are mini fireworks from 7.30pm (with low noise for small children) followed by the main fireworks display at 8.15pm.

Henry stars DEWSBURY man Dan Henry, a frequent performer with Dewsbury Arts Group, has landed a lead role in the premiere of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Lawrence Batley Theatre next month. Based on the popular Michael Caine and Steve Martin film, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels was first staged in the UK in 2014 and is being performed at the LBT by the Huddersfield Musical Theatre Company. Set in the small town of Beaumont-sur-Mer, near the French Riviera, audiences in November can expect a welcome glimpse of a warm and sunny climate and lots of laughs, together with delightful music, exciting dance routines and an interesting plot, involving two rather different conmen. Englishman Lawrence has the support of corrupt police inspector Andre, while American Freddy (Dan) has rather fewer resources, but is gradually ‘conning’ his way through Europe. On coming across Lawrence, he realises that he has much to learn from his English counterpart. It soon becomes apparent, however, that they are getting in each other’s way, and so one of them must leave town. Enter American ‘soap’ queen Christine Colgate, who becomes the victim of Lawrence and Freddy’s attempts to con her out of $5,000. Whoever loses must leave town! Dirty Rotten Scoundrels plays at the LBT from November 8-12 with a matinee on the Saturday. Early booking is recommended. Tickets are on sale at the LBT Box Office and from the sales desk in Huddersfield Public Library.

Ladies Day by Collegians DEWSBURY COLLEGIANS’ next performance will be the comedy ‘Ladies Day’ written by Amanda Whittington. The play will be directed and produced by regular Collegians leading man Chris Nuttall, who will be making his debut on the other side of the cloth. Ladies Day is based around the lives of four female fish packers from Hull who go to the Royal Ascot race meeting the year it is held in York.

The story about a gang of four ordinary women is a tale of fractured lives, thwarted ambitions, secrets, hidden heartache and enduring friendships, with tears and laughter thrown in along the way for good measure. Ladies Day will be performed from Thursday October 27 to Saturday October 29, at 7.30pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, on Kirkgate, Hanging Heaton. Tickets are £10, to book call 01924 452608 or 07729 039641.

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Ann learns all about purrfect new children’s book The Downing Street Cats

Neil Sean and Ann Montini BC ROYAL reporter and entertainment guru Neil Sean has launched his first children’s book, based on the many hours that he stands outside the famous door of 10 Downing Street. Called ‘The Downing Streets Cats’, Neil explains: “It’s based on the famous cats that live there, Larry, Palmerston, and Gladstone. “It’s a great fun read for children, and the cats have hidden powers that only other cats know about. It will make you wonder who really is running the country. “Former PM David Cameron was instrumental in the story as he told me many things about the goings-on inside and out with Larry and co.” It’s an ideal Christmas gift and is out now.

THE BBC is lining up a Guy Fawkes-inspired drama produced by and starring Game of Thrones’ Kit Harington. Kit told me backstage at the Trafalgar Studios in London: “I have always loved the story, but when you read it there is far more than the films so far made have shown. We hope to be more truthful to the story and what happened really on that famous night.” IN 1994, the makers of Four Weddings And A Funeral couldn’t afford to hire extras, so they called in the now Home Secretary Amber Rudd to rally people together to fill out the wedding scenes. She reveals: “I always enjoyed being in the showbiz world, and it was a wonderful opportunity.” BEE GEES star Barry Gibb recently sang on Strictly

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Come Dancing to great acclaim, and he told me backstage: “It’s the only show that I watch to relax. It’s a good old-fashioned variety show with some super dancing. I was honoured when they asked me to appear, but a bit nervous to be honest, it’s the number one show at the weekends now.” MANY had high hopes for the Keeping Up Appearances spin-off Young Hyacinth, but sadly the BBC have decided against making any more, claiming: “We did not get enough people watching. It has to be that brutal, and while we had lots of positive feedback and warm words, it’s down to people sitting down and watching the show, which did not happen.” SHERLOCK actor Benedict Cumberbatch has hit out at “obsessive and deluded” fans, claiming that they can make his life very difficult. “I do find it strange and admit I have been less than kind at times over this matter, but I don’t choose fame, I am just an actor, doing a job I enjoy,” he said. Oh dear... ONE-TIME X Factor winner and now Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward has signed a new contract to stay on the show for another year. The Aidan Connor character is now contracted to appear until late 2017. CHAT show host Graham Norton tells me that he thinks Great British Bake Off will never be as good as it was on the BBC. He said:

“Honestly Ann, I want it to work, but now with all the main players going what’s left but one member? That can’t hold it together really can it, so I don’t think I will be a regular viewer at the end of the day.” PLANS to introduce a female puppet to TV show Sooty were controversial – and BBC bosses were not happy about it. Newly discovered documents show Sooty creator Harry Corbett wanted to introduce a female puppet to the famous children’s TV show in the 1960s. However BBC chiefs at the time thought it was not “in the best taste” and so Soo the character had to wait a few years before she could join Sooty and Sweep. AMANDA HOLDEN has seen it all, from her first appearance on Blind Date to judging the nation’s best acts on Britain’s Got Talent, but now her new show on the W channel, I’ve Got Something To Tell You, has failed to connect with an audience. A source reveals: “It’s a good format, but it appears that it’s not working and plans for a second series will not be happening.” THE X FACTOR continually loses to Strictly Come Dancing in the ratings battle, and ITV are left pondering what to do with the ailing talent show. Despite all the changes to line-ups and musical chairs, it appears that everyone is now bored of watching it. Insiders at ITV tell me that the final death knell of the show will be ITV’s version of The Voice which starts next year.

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Ladies coat size 16/18, fully reversible, coloured suede patches; brown reverse faux fur. Very smart, as new, absolute bargain £10. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Superfine wool worsted suit lengths (3), plus several smaller pieces of good quality cloth £20. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirfield) (1979) FURNITURE Double bed base (no mattress), never used, cream damask £30 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) Stunning vintage, dark wood, traditional side table; 58” (W) x 17”(D) X 31”(H). Large, bulbous legs, one drawer, all deeply carved £250 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) X2 two-seater sofas, as new, in light beige/cream fabric. First to see will buy. Double bed with pine headboard; washing machine; fridge. Ideal for first home set-up. No sensible offer refused. Ring 01924 407943. Buyer must collect. (2013) Large dark brown riser/recliner, 12 months old, hardly used, excellent condition £295 cash ono. Tel 07592 913425 after 6pm. (Heckmondwike area). Buyer collects please. (2006) High-backed bamboo chair £15 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Expensive Italian leather and tapestry four-piece suite, similar to Aztec design, colour raspberry. Has reversible feather and down cushions, all washable, fire resistant. Chaise longue has double pull-out bed (very heavy), inc two armchairs and matching glass topped coffee table, £200. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Large Norwood Interiors double wardrobe in white; one side has hanging rail for long items, other side has bank of shelves; middle has glass doors and hanging rail for short items with 3 large drawers beneath. In good condition £150 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Left-hand leather corner suite complete with pouffe (opens for storage). Attractive suite, immaculate condition, no scratches. Colour cream & brown, size left 240cm, right 220cm £475. Buyer collects. Tel 07753 603598 (2002) Nest of oak tables £25. Tel 01924 470866. (2003) Conservatory furniture; two seater sofa, two chairs, matching coffee table and lamp table. Plain, beige cushions, wicker base. Excellent condition, never been used £190. Tel 07758 649347. (1993) Single divan bed with headboard £25. Tel 01924

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KITCHEN Kitchen items; 7m marble effect worktop with cut out; 3 x 500mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, plus fancy top cornice; also 4 x 600mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, x1 600 corner unit; castellated cooker hood unit, complete with extractor. Blanco sink with draining board, plus 9 extra doors, £500, will split if required. Tel 01924 408171/ 07951 230326. (1988) LUGGAGE 2 trip, two-wheeled suitcases, dark pink. Retractable handle, one external and 3 internal pockets. Good clean condition, 19” wide (490mm), 29” (740mm) high, 11” (270mm) deep, £12 each. Tel 01924 473017. (1981) MISCELLANEOUS Grimston concrete garage 20ft x 9ft with windows and side opening main doors £100. Buyer collects. Tel 07733 999542. (2019) Four-ring gas hob £20; Get you home wheel and tyre for Vauxhall Vectra T115/70 R16 £20; 4 tonne Halfords bottle jack £10, 1 no.3 size copper hammer £5, 1 no. 3 size leather hammer £5. Tel 01924 477563. (2016) Timber 2m lengths 4” x 1”, 20 lengths, £20. Tel 01924 472043. (2009) 2 x vintage metal railway trunks 1920s, 2 x solid wood crates excellent for storage £60. 01924 501406 (1986) Private collection of silver, all hallmarked, various items including tea sets, tableware, cutlery & more. All complete sets. Potential buyer(s) welcome to view extensive collection. Items from £10 upwards. Tel 01924 469166. (1982) MOTORING Camel SWTT71 aluminium trailer 1250mm x 960mm x 410mm, hardly used, £150, buyer must collect. Tel: 07765 226302 (2023) Brand-new car and caravan clamps, £12 ono. Tel 01924 505213. (1991)

Internal flush door, wood effect veneer, 78” x 30”, hinge & handle cut out £2.00. Tel 01924 462494. (1997)

PET GOODS Dog kennel 3ft x 2ft floor. Weatherproofed, lined, all wood, unused £60. Tel 01924 472043. (2009)

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Medium dog cage with mat and tray. Good condition, cost £45, will sell for £20. Ring for more details, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992)

Very rare early 1900s Victory V tin (shop display), Fryer & Co, Nelson, collectable/ antique £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Small coffee table, solid marble with brass legs £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (1979) Period lamp standard, polished mahogany, with floral shade £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979)

SPORTING Giant Trance Mountain bike, medium frame, 27 gears, full suspension. Rockshox front, Fox rear Shimano SLX, cateye computer, 26” Superstar XC wheels, Avid hydraulic brakes, aluminium frame. Very good condition £350. Tel 07999 889986. (2005) Pro fitness rowing machine with user manual, as new, £35. Buyer collects 01274 861904. (2000)

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Friday October 21, 2016

TENNIS

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL EXTRA

Woeful Albion Evo-Stik First Division North

OSSETT ALBION SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

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at Queens Terrace OSSETT ALBION’s season became even more desperate following a narrow 1-0 home defeat against Scarborough Athletic on Tuesday night in which Richard Tracey’s side had two players sent off.

Tennis success for Mirfield’s men MIRFIELD Tennis Club’s Men’s B team have won the Huddersfield and District Tennis League Division Four.

The second string lost just once all season and finished six points clear of second-placed Oakfield. The men’s B team were

presented with their Huddersfield and District Tennis League Division Four trophy at Briar Court Hotel (pictured above).

CRICKET

But the visitors can count themselves a little fortunate that they returned home with all three points from the fixture. The Unicorns suffered injuries to two key defenders in the warm-up, forcing Tracey to reshuffle his starting XI. But despite the hosts’ less-than-ideal start they competed well in the first period and went in at half-time level at 0-0. But things got worse for Albion after the restart when strike pairing Nicky Matthews and Adam Muller both received second yellow cards. In between the two dismissals

Scarborough grabbed what proved to be the winning goal. Albion rallied for an equaliser late on and caused Athletic some problems in the final third. Tracey’s men looked like they might salvage a point at the death when they were awarded a penalty, but Darren Thornton blazed his effort over the crossbar. It has not been the start Albion wanted to their First Division North campaign. The Unicorns have lost four of their last five outings in all competitions including last Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Ramsbottom United, which has left them second-bottom in the table. But Tracey has strengthened with the addition of 19-year-old winger Danny Byrnes who made his debut against Scarborough. The former under-17 Welsh international arrives at Queens Terrace on a one-month loan deal from Oldham Athletic. He follows striker Nathan Joynes, who has signed from Long Eaton United, and Connor Bower who rejoins Albion from Mossley. The Unicorns host Radcliffe Borough tomorrow (Sat, 3pm).

Skipper Wood commits Town suffer narrow defeats future to Cleckheaton Evo-Stik First Division North

CLECKHEATON Cricket Club’s preparations for the 2017 campaign are already well underway. John Wood has decided to stay on as captain, despite rumours suggesting he was ready to retire from the game last season. The news came after Jimmy Lee, who was tipped to succeed Wood as skipper, moved to Bankfoot where he will captain the side in 2017. Overseas fast bowler Mohammed Bilawal won’t return to Cleckheaton next year and neither will Chris Holliday, who made a tough decision to depart the

Moorend club. Nick Lindley will open the batting with Andy Gorrod next term after joining from Pudsey Congs and it is likely several more players will join the Moorend side during the off-season. Joe Wood will make the step up to the first team next season while Sam Gatenby looks to enhance his promising career with a move to Scholes CC, where he will become a top of the order batsman. And away from the first team Cleckheaton’s juniors will be hosting their presentation night on Friday Oct 28.

GLOSSOP NE OSSETT TOWN

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at Arthur Goldthorpe Stadium OSSETT TOWN have slipped to 13th in the Evo-Stik First Division North after losing 21 away at Glossop North End on Tuesday night. The home side got off to a brilliant start by taking the lead inside five minutes through Karl Jones. The remainder of the first half was hard-fought and

Town went in at half-time trailing by just the single goal. In the second period Grant Black’s Reds refused to let fourth-placed Glossop run away with the match. But despite their best efforts Town found themselves two down after Jamie Rainford struck in the 68th minute. Ashley Jackson responded for Town from the penalty spot four minutes later, but they couldn’t find the elusive equaliser. It was their third loss on

the bounce and second in four days following last Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Clitheroe. Alex Peterson put the home side in front early on in that one, but Daniel Brady hit back with an equaliser in the 16th minute for Clitheroe. The game could have gone either way but the visitors snatched all three points thanks to Dimitri Tuanzebe strike in the 84th minute. Town travel to Lancaster City tomorrow (Saturday, 3pm).

RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH

Yucatan new favourite for Racing Post Trophy HIS IS a great time of year for lovers of the flat and jumps enthusiasts alike, and there’s a terrific mix of meetings taking place this weekend at Cheltenham, Newbury and closer to home at Doncaster. On Town Moor Aidan O’Brien will be looking to continue his domination in twoyear-old Group One races in the Racing Post Trophy, and his even money favourite Yucatan appears to have taken over from Capri as Ballydoyle’s best chance, with word coming from the stable that Ryan Moore will pilot the former. But for me the jolly is too short for such a competitive race, and David Elsworth’s improving colt Sir Dancealot may have enough smart moves at 10-1 to see them both off. At Newbury the Harris Hill (1.45) looks a warm affair as 11 of the 23 entries won last time out. Emmaus cost £580,000 last year and the son of Invincible Spirit will be battling it out with Sultan Bay Bars, who is unbeaten for Roger Varian, and The Grape Escape who looks to have more to offer for Richard Hannon. I will be supporting Yorkshire-born trainer William Haggas in the 2.50 race when he sends out Al Neksh.

Most tracks are surprisingly dry for the time of year and Cheltenham will apply water ahead of their two-day meeting which starts today (Friday), and where Neil Mulholland’s smart stayer The Young Master (Sat 1.50) and the Paul Nicholls trained Frodon (Sat 3.30) – who is being aimed at the Bet Victor Gold Cup – could make winning starts as the National Hunt season cranks up a notch. Looking to the future, David O’Meara’s globetrotting son of Galileo, Mondialiste, is set to return to America for the Breeders’ Cup Mile after finishing fourth in the Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland last weekend. The winner of this year’s Arlington Million at Chicago in August likes to come off a strong gallop and the running of the race didn’t really suit him, so the plan now is to light him up for Santa Anita on Bonfire Night where he finished second last year. Hambleton handler Bryan Smart received good news last week when Delectation’s new Australian owner Jamie Lovett decided to let the filly stay in the yard, and preparations are now firmly under way for next year’s Qipco 1,000 Guineas on May 7, and she is available at a general 33-1. The Firth of Clyde winner is likely to run

over 7f in a trial and then be stepped up to a mile in preparation for the Guineas, with the Coronation Cup pencilled in as a potential fallback. Smart said: “I think her performance at Ayr speaks for itself, as she settled, showed a good turn of foot and was visually very impressive. “The handicapper only rates her at 103 which to me is something of an insult as she ran a lot higher than that.” Smart’s Red Pike is entered today (Friday) at Doncaster (3.45) and despite not bringing home the bacon at York last time out when just finishing out of the frame, I will stay with him. The five-year-old gelding is jointly owned by Sir Alex Ferguson and looks well treated, and if the ground stays good or becomes softer I expect the course and distance winner to go close over the 6f trip. If any rain arrives expect to see a big run from Ocean Sheridan who needs soft

ground to race. The four-year-old gelding loves to get his toe in and will be going for a hat-trick of wins for local owner Andy Turton, who jointly owns Michael Dodd’s son of Starspangledbanner. ITV will replace Channel 4 as racing’s free-to-air broadcaster in January and their new racing team was revealed this week. I personally would like to see local boy James Willoughby as one of the pundits, as I find the Racing UK analyst from Chidswell both entertaining and informative in his own zany kind of way. The former Batley Grammar School pupil cut his teeth in the racing world at Carrigill’s Bookmakers as a shop manager and odds compiler before moving on to Timeform after reputedly turning down a chance to join Mark Johnston at Kingsley House in Middleham. He then worked for the Times before joining the Racing Post as ‘Topspeed’ and

compiled their highly-respected time ratings. • LOCAL FIRM Carrigill’s will now be putting up a nap every weekend and if their tip does not finish in the top four, punters will get their money back as a free bet. But to qualify you must clearly write AUGUR’S TIP on the slip and it must be for their selection which this week runs on Saturday at Doncaster (see below). AUGUR’S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND: Red Pike today (Friday) Doncaster 3.45 and Sir Prancelot each way (generally 10-1) in the Racing Post Trophy Saturday Doncaster 15.50. CARRIGILL’S NAP: Dutch Masterpiece Saturday Doncaster 2.40 (free bet if finishes outside the top four, ask in shop for details). AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: Killermont Street. Owned by Douglas Livingstone and trained by Mark Johnstone, this two-yearold bay filly did not have the easiest of passages when finishing sixth on her debut at Chelmsford earlier this month. Sylvester de Sousa was reportedly well impressed though, and she is one to follow next time.

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Friday October 21, 2016

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

WR COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE

Littletown take form into HW Cup action IN THE Heavy Woollen District Cup Littletown overcame Crown Gawthorpe 3-2 at Beck Lane. Andy Brewitt, Joe Jagger and Reece Pollard got the goals for the hosts and booked their place in the next round. Lower Hopton also had a good weekend in the cup thanks to a 3-1 victory over Fox & Hounds Batley. An Aidan Schofield brace and a strike from Matthew Bugg won the game for the hosts. But not all of our local West Riding County Amateur Premier Division sides had something to celebrate last weekend. Overthorpe Sports club were beaten 3-1 away at Woodkirk Valley. Steven Jordan netted Overthorpe’s consolation in a one-sided clash. PREMIER DIVISION Huddersfield YMCA Salts Littletown Steeton Newsome FC Golcar United Halifax Irish Lepton Highlanders Campion Honley FC Lower Hopton Overthorpe Sports Club DRAM Community FC

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WEST YORKSHIRE LEAGUE

Horbury struggle at improving Hunslet HORBURY TOWN’S struggles in the West Yorkshire Football League Premier Division continue following a 2-0 defeat away at Hunslet Club. Gareth Groves and substitute Karim Ibrahim bagged the goals for the visitors, who move level on points with Town in the West Yorkshire League’s top flight. In Division One Howden Clough overcame Otley Town 4-3 on the road. Clough scored through Kyle Laycock (two), Scott Lightowler and Patrick Sykes and took a 3-0 lead into half-time. The result looked a foregone conclusion as the teams returned for the second half, but the hosts threatened a remarkable comeback with goals from Tristan Holdsworth (two) and Connor Wilson. PREMIER DIVISION Carlton Athletic Beeston St Anthony's Field Sherburn White Rose Pool Headingley Leeds City Knaresborough Town Shelley Horbury Town Hunslet Club Robin Hood Athletic Brighouse Old Boys Ilkley Town Oxenhope Recreation Wetherby Athletic

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Sedge rue mounting injury crisis NCEL Premier

WORKSOP TOWN

LIVERSEDGE FC

at Sandy Lane LIVERSEDGE lost their third straight Northern Counties East League match away at Worksop 3-1 on Wednesday night. Jonathan Rimmington’s injury-plagued side managed to take the lead after just three minutes, but the hosts soon gained the upper hand in the match. Connor Brunt equalised for Town on the half hour before doubling his tally on the stroke on half-time to ensure his side took the lead into the interval. The break didn’t interupt Worksop’s momentum as they quickly added to their advantage with a strike in the 47th minute from Charlie Dawes. Liversedge searched for a way back into the game but they missed first team regulars Cody Cromack and Rhys Davies, who were influential in the Clayborn side’s impressive start to the campaign. Rimmington also had Danny Hull, Kevi Tarangadza and Brandon Kane missing, with others playing through the pain barrier. Last Saturday (Oct 15) Sedge were beaten 5-2 at Hemsworth Miners Welfare. Goals from Nicholas Guest and Bill Law gave the hosts a 2-0 lead, but Liversedge responded with strikes from Harrison Blakey and Vaughan Redford shortly before

half-time. Sedge tired in the second period and Welfare cruised to all three points. Law completed his hat-trick with a second half double with Ashley Smith adding his side’s fifth of the afternoon. Liversedge remain second in the Premier and host Clipstone at Clayborn tomorrow (Sat, 3pm). Liversedge hope new signing Matty Waller from Campion will end their poor run of form, but Rimmington admits he is still on the look out for a new striker.

Sedge boss Jonathan Rimmington (right) has seen his side struggle with injuries recently

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Must-win match for Albion By Mike Popplewell OSSETT ALBION take on fellow strugglers Harrogate Railway in a North East Regional League Southern Division clash on Sunday. It’s a game which is of huge importance to both clubs as they occupying the bottom two places. Railway have so far lost four out of four league games and Albion, with just two draws from five, are also still looking for a first win after a 4-1 defeat in their last outing at Westella and Willerby. The odds were heavily stacked against Albion from the outset as they were forced to take the field with only 10 players, some carrying injuries and leading scorer Nikki Swift in goal. The home side took a 3-1 lead

and though debutant Chloe Giles charged down a clearance to race through and reduce the arrears Westella struck again to complete their win. A determined 90-minute effort from Jenna Wraith earned her the player of the match award for Albion. It was a disastrous day too for Ossett Town as their first team went down 5-3 to a previously winless Bradford Park Avenue in the West Riding County League Premier Division and their reserves crashed 16-0 at home to Tingley Athletic in the County Cup. That win lifted Avenue off the bottom and level on points with Ossett Town and Battyeford Belles, whose game with bottom-club Silsden was postponed, to leave

some tense times ahead for the district’s clubs. On Sunday Battyeford go to Hepworth and Ossett are at Tingley Athletic knowing a win for either would move them level with their opponents in the table on six points. In the Second Division Ossett Town Reserves, who occupy bottom spot without a point, entertain 100 per cent leaders Skipton Town while second-placed Dewsbury Rangers should get the better of pointless Boroughbridge, despite coming off the back of an 8-2 defeat at home to Farsley Celtic in the County Cup. Third Division newcomers Lower Hopton were resounding 8-0 winners at Farsley Celtic A last week but could find Brighouse Athletic A, with two wins from two, a different proposition.

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Birkenshaw pushed all the way by plucky Hanging Heaton CC IN THE Brook Butler Cup Hanging Heaton Cricket Club and Birkenshaw FC played out an eight-goal thriller and couldn’t be separated at 4-4. The game ultimately went to penalties where Birkenshaw won 4-3 to book their place in the next round. The clash between

Heckmondwike Sports Club and Dewsbury United FC was a hard-fought encounter but one Heckmondwike eventually won 2-1. Mount Pleasant FC didn’t fair too well at home however, losing 3-2 against Woodkirk Valley FC. Old Bank edged past Birstall

SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Cricket Club 1-0, Birstall St Patricks were dumped out of the Cup 4-2 at home to Wellington Westgate FC, Deighton WMC won 4-1 at Battyeford FC, FC Slip Inn Hounds beat Overthorpe Sports Club 5-4 on penalties, after a 2-2 draw in normal time, and the clash between Navigation and Town Rangers was postponed. Elsewhere FC Cuedos beat

FC Liversedge 4-3, Ravenswharfe won 4-2 at home to Scholes Athletic and Saville Arms were dumped out of the cup 4-2 at home to Roberttown Rovers FC. In the Brook Butler Cup’s final fixture of the weekend St John Fisher Old Boys reserves won 3-1 on penalties away at Snowdon FC. In a thrilling contest the two teams drew 44 after normal time.

Youth cruise past Norfolk in Cup Yorkshireman climb table IN THE Spen Valley Memorial Trophy Savile Youth thumped Norfolk 6-3 away from home. Abdullah Aswat netted a hattrick with Youth’s other goals coming courtesy of Shahid Patel, Mohammed Amin and Shesam. Eugene, Huzaifa and Ilyas Lunat struck for Norfolk. Premier Division leaders Palestino also had success on the road with a 4-1 win at Savile United. Zain Mushtaq (two), Mohaib Anjam and Abdul Qayum all scored for the visitors. Dewsbury West Side Reserves

needed penalties to battle past hosts Marsh. Andrew Milner and Alastair Bolland found the back of the net for Marsh. West Side’s scorers were Arsalan Shahid and Arbaaz Khan. And in the cup’s final game of the weekend George Healey annihilated Inter Batley 8-2. Reece Scholes (hat-trick), Mohammed Shoaib, Simon Moore, Oliver Mitchell, Lee Sykes and Luke Newsome all scored for Healey. In reply, Batley scored two consolations through Musa Hafeji and Ziyaad Rawat.

DUE to District Cup matches only four games were played in the Heavy Woollen Sunday League last weekend. In the only Championship match to take place The Yorkshireman climbed to fifth place with a 2-1 win at Clifton Rangers thanks to strikes from Joel Franklyn and Bradley Rufus. The other three games all took place in Division Two where leaders Wire Works dropped their first points of the season, drawing 2-2 with Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves. Tom Hirst and Ryan Pickup put

Overthorpe in control, but Wire Works claimed a point through Harvey Preston and a Michael Hutton own goal. Westgate 23 stay second after Josh Parker hit five goals in their 9-3 victory over Wike Horse. Steven Swift (hat trick) and Craig Reynolds bagged the others with Wike Horse replying through a Chris Zavros brace, plus one from Corey Schofield. Third placed Clifton Rangers A won 5-2 at lowly Linthwaite Reserves, who replied through Clayton Phillips and Marcus Paul.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Trojans faced tough test at West Bowling THORNHILL TROJANS Under-11s faced a tough test away at West Bowling. The Overthorpe Park youngsters defended resolutely as the hosts camped inside the Trojans’ half. Bowling were dominating thanks to some good ball handling and strong drives which, after some impressive lastditch defending from the visitors, led to a try. Trailing at the start of the second period Thornhill knew they had their work cut out. They crossed for a try from a well-worked set but the Trojans were unable to prevent the opposition going over for more tries which sealed the win for them. Faith McKay’s hard work earned her the player of the match and opposition awards, Frazer Cass went home with the top tackler prize, the 100 per cent effort accolade was collected by Jack Bullen on his debut and the parents’ award went to Jake Lyons for his defensive contribution. Elsewhere Shaw Cross Sharks Under8s faced Siddal last time out in a closefought encounter. Bailey Woods bagged the opposition man of the match award, Seb Jeffers won top tackler, Alfie Ibbitson was named the parents’ player, alongside Teddy Dawson, Ellis Peake and Charlie Tilford and top trainer was Frankie Beverley. The Sharks host Kippax next.

French touchdown saves Sharks’ year National Conference League Div One

SHAW CROSS SHARKS

NORMANTON KNIGHTS

at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS SHARKS held onto their National Conference League Division One status thanks to a late Brandon French try which sealed an 18-18 draw at home to Normanton Knights. But both sides will feel they had enough to win the match was it not for ill-discipline in the second period. Steve Lewis gave Normanton a thirdminute lead with a try before French grabbed the first of two and Danny Flowers converted and landed a penalty to make it 84. Flowers added another penalty later in the first half but not before the visitors went in again through Clarke Thompson. Connor Taylor kicked the two. The half-hour brought a sin-bin for Knights’ Chris Woolford for a high tackle and eight minutes later both sides were further reduced. The Knights’ Taylor was sent off for an alleged use of the elbow and the Sharks’ Will

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DIVISION TWO P W D L F A DIFF PTS Hunslet Club Parkside 22 20 0 2 897 284 613 40 Askam 22 15 1 6 632 396 236 31 Gledhill saw red for running in and allegedly throwing a punch. Once things settled down Thompson landed a Normanton penalty to make it 12-10 to the visitors at the break. Flowers added two goals of his own, on the hour and also eight minutes later. In the closing stages Arron Butterfield

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Fifth loss for Moorenders as Phoenix rise higher

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added a Knights try and Thompson converted before Lee Hammond was shown a yellow card five minutes from time. This allowed Shaw Cross to get on top and push for a season-defining try, which came courtesy of French with just two minutes left on the clock to secure an 18-18 draw – and with it a priceless point.

Burgess ‘honoured’ to be named England captain

National League Three North

D’CASTER PHOENIX 26 CLECKHEATON RU 19 at Castle Park CLECKHEATON slipped to their fifth defeat of the National League Three North campaign following a 26-19 loss away at Doncaster Phoenix. But the visitors were left frustrated by the fact that, for the third time in four matches, they scored the same or more tries than their opposition. In this match it was Doncaster’s Jamie Lennard who won the game for his side with four successful penalty kicks. It was a Lennard penalty that put the hosts 3-0 up in an uneventful and error-strewn opening 20 minutes at Castle Park. The Moorenders were the first team to spring into life with a well-worked, unconverted try in the corner from Oliver Depledge. The winger finished off the neat move, which saw him gather a looping pass from man of the match Matt Piper, before cutting inside his opposite number and darting for the line. The match soon became heated and after 30 minutes Cleck’s Andy Piper and Doncaster’s Andy Ellis both received red cards for fighting. The away side went into halftime in good spirits though,

Sam Burgess (right) in training with England boss Wayne Bennett Cleckheaton’s Ollie Depledge touches down in the corner scoring a second try through Depledge, which Neil Chivers converted to give his side a 12-3 lead at the interval. Cleckheaton’s advantage narrowed when Lennard kicked another penalty goal early in the second period. The visitors tried to mount attacks but couldn’t gather any momentum and from a scrum, 25m out, Martin Protheroe picked up the ball and muscled his way to the try line. The touchdown was converted to put the hosts ahead by one point. But Cleck were hungry to retake the lead and they did so

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through James Wilson, who went in. Chivers added the extras for a 19-13 lead. Two more Lennard penalty kicks levelled the scores once more after another period of indiscipline by Cleckheaton. The game was on a knife edge, but Doncaster winger James Knight squeezed in at the corner for a converted try to stun the away side. Cleckheaton left with the consolation of a bonus point and have a week’s break before their next outing at home to Kendal (Saturday Oct 29, 3pm), where they will hope to build on 11th in the league standings.

SAM BURGESS has been named captain of the England rugby league team by new head coach Wayne Bennett. Burgess, who has played for his country 16 times, will captain the side for this year’s Four Nations in the absence of the injured Sean O’Loughlin. Speaking about his appointment as captain, Dewsbury-born Burgess, said: “It is an absolute honour and privilege to be asked to captain my country and to lead this group through the Four Nations tournament. “I want to thank Wayne for having the trust and belief that I can do the job and I am determined to do my best for this team.” Burgess, who plays his club rugby for South Sydney Rabbitohs, is playing for the national side for the first time since the 2013 World Cup semifinal. The Liversedge-raised player will captain the

team against New Zealand, Scotland and Australia, in the last International tournament before next year’s Rugby League World Cup. Discussing the decision to make Burgess England captain, head coach Wayne Bennett, said: “I know the importance and pride that is placed on being captain of England. “In Sam I believe we have got the right guy for the job whilst Sean is injured. He is a player and man who leads from the front and has the utmost respect from his teammates and fellow professionals. “I know how much it means to Sam to play for his country, he is a huge player across our sport and he knows how to inspire and get the best out of people. I am certain he will do a great job as England captain.” Burgess’s first game as captain will be against New Zealand at a sold-out John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield on Saturday October 29.

Morrison’s pleased with squad dynamic By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

GLENN MORRISON is confident his squad is stronger now despite several key players leaving to join rival Championship clubs. The Aussie coach has signed Gareth Potts, Aaron Ollett, Brad Foster, Hamish Barnes and Robbie Ward so far during the off-season. But key personnel including Joel Farrell, Shane Grady and top try-scorer Dalton Grant have joined Batley, Halifax and London Broncos respectively. “Ideally I’d have been able to hold onto all three but I don’t want to stand in anyone’s way,” said Morrison. “I know they’re all very talented players and will strengthen the teams they have joined, but at the same time I’ve known about the moves for some time and I think we’ve responded well by recruiting ideal replacements.

“I know Aaron (Ollett) in particular is a very similar player to Joel and I know he’s eager to impress. “It might surprise some people that Joel has moved to Batley, but I’ve known for a while what he wanted to go and there are no hard feelings whatsoever. “He (Farrell) fancied a change and a new challenge but like I said, I don’t like to stand in a players’ way.” The Rams squad has a good blend of youth and experience, with veterans Paul Sykes and Mitch Stringer setting an example for promising youngsters Ollett and Foster and Morrison isn’t sure he will be adding any more new faces to the squad. “Unfortunately we don’t have the biggest budget,” added Morrison. “We spend our money wisely, that’s the way it’s got to be. “I’d like one or two but we certainly won’t rush into buying anyone, we’re in a position where we can take our time and be selective.” The Rams had a disappointing

2016 campaign, finishing eighth in the regular season and reaching the Championship Shield semifinals for the third consecutive year, but Morrison doesn’t expect much more in 2017. He said: “It’s such a competitive league and I’m not going to get carried away setting targets at such an early stage. “I like the group of players I have put together and hopefully we can pull off some surprises next year, but we can’t get carried away. “There are even more full-time teams in the division now with the introduction of Hull KR and Toulouse and they both spend money beyond our capabilities so it will be really tough. “But like always we’ll give it our best shot and see what happens.” In other news it was announced this week that Dewsbury will play Batley again at the 2017 Summer Bash in Blackpool. The match will take place on Sunday, May 28 (5.15pm) and will be the game to close proceedings at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road.

Shane Grady in action for Dewsbury against Batley at this year’s Summer Bash

Harrison excited over Diskin’s potential New Batley head coach Matt Diskin

BATLEY BULLDOGS chairman Paul Harrison believes Matt Diskin is the perfect coach to take over from the much-loved John Kear at Mount Pleasant. Diskin was announced as Kear’s successor back in April and the former Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls star has just two weeks left to wait before he meets his new squad for their first training session in preparation for the 2017 season. And Harrison is optimistic about what lies ahead for the club. He said: “I think we’ve been really smart since the end of last season. “Diskin is a young coach with great ideas and enthusiasm. “It’s going to be great seeing him lead the team next year and I have every faith in him that he’ll do a wonderful job.” Despite Diskin not officially taking charge of the Bulldogs until

November, Batley have finalised their 28-man squad for 2017 and Harrison isn’t expecting any more additions during the off-season. “We’ve acted quickly in putting our squad together and getting everything in place. “We didn’t want to be starting out with a small squad and then panicbuying in the opening few weeks of the season if we pick up injuries. “But it was nice to get the dual registration deal with Castleford extended for another season. “We hope we won’t have to rely on the deal too much through the course of the year, but it’s always good to know it’s there to fall back on.” Greg Minikin played some great rugby for the

Bulldogs last term and was influential in their success after Tigers boss Daryl Powell allowed him to join Kear’s squad midway through last term. “Castleford are a quality side with some really talented players,” added Harrison. “I’m confident Matt, just like John did last season, will benefit from some Super League talents. “Greg is a good example, he was out of favour at the Tigers, joined us, and never looked back. “We have Tom Holmes and Will Maher in place already for this season and we hope they will have a similar impact to the one Greg had on our side last season.” But the knowledge that Batley already have their squad in place for 2017

may disappoint some sections of supporters who wanted to see a marquee signing arrive at Mount Pleasant this winter. Harrison said: “Rather than recruit big names we wanted to hold onto the players we already had, and except for Keegan (Hirst) we’ve pretty much managed to do that. “We could have gone out and squandered big money on a big name but that is something the club has never done. “So we decided to concentrate on keeping the players which we already know are capable of getting Batley into the top four, because they have proven it already this year. “But we also didn’t want to spend all our prize money on the squad. It’s about developing the club and making it better on and off the pitch.”