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BROTHERS DENY MURDERING HOUSEMATE DUMPED BY CANAL: Marcin Siarczynski TWO brothers accused of killing their housemate have denied murder – despite one of them offering no evidence in his defence. The remains of Polish national Marcin Siarczynski were found months after he was stabbed by his housemate Krzysztof Olszewski at the house they shared on Jessamine Street, Ravensthorpe. The 21-year-old told Leeds Crown Court that he panicked when the victim grabbed him during a row over money and stabbed him once in the chest. He admitted stabbing Mr Siarczynski but denied he had
But Crown Court hears manslaughter admission from one defendant, while the other offers no evidence in his defence
meant to kill him and panicked when he realised what had happened. Olszewski, of Crawshaw Street, Ravensthorpe and his brother, Pawel, 25, of Bromley Street, Hanging Heaton, are accused of the murder of Mr Siarczynski by the prosecution, who claim the two acted together during a violent assault. Pawel Olszewksi this week offered no evidence in his own defence. The court heard that after he was stabbed, Mr Siarczynski sat down but was unable to stand up due to his injury. Krzysztof Olszewski said that it was only later he realised how
badly his housemate was injured. He told the jury: “I sat there for two to three hours. After that I noticed he was lying there and not moving at all. I approached him to check his pulse.” It was at this point he said that he realised his housemate was dead. He said: “I didn’t want to look at him because there was loads of blood on the walls and door and I panicked, I didn’t know what to do.” His defence counsel, Tahir Khan QC, asked: “Do you admit you are responsible for killing Marcin?” Krzysztof Olszewksi replied: “Yes, but I didn’t want to hurt him.” He accepted he was guilty of
manslaughter. The skeleton of Mr Siarczynski was found near the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal in March this year. Both brothers deny murder between April 30 and July 31, 2015. On Wednesday, Pawel Olszewksi offered no evidence in his defence. Jason Pitter QC, defending, told the court: “We are not calling any evidence in the case of Pawel Olszewski.” High Court judge Mr Justice Males asked if it had been explained to him that “the jury may draw some adverse inferences from that”. Mr Pitter said they had given him that advice.
Krzysztof Olszewski denies his brother was present on the night of the killing. After he realised the victim had died, he wrapped the body in curtains and put him inside a plastic cover from a mattress. He cleaned up the blood and removed the blood-stained carpet. He then used the victim’s Subaru Forester to take the body to the towpath area off Low Mill Lane, where he covered the corpse with a jacket and some branches before leaving. He said that he had never told his brother about the incident and denied he was taking the blame for him. The trial continues.
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SMITH RODNEY On 25th October 2016, of Liversedge, aged 68 years. Enquiries in respect of funeral arrangements to be made to George Brooke Ltd. Tel: 01924 454476.
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Deaths BLANE JIM On 23rd October 2016, aged 68 years, of Dewsbury.
Husband of Catherine, service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday 4th November 2016 at 2pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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HAWES BERYL
On 20th October 2016, aged 77 years, service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 at 2pm.
On 16th October, of Occupation Lane, Staincliffe, aged 88 years, service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Monday 31st October 2016, at 11.15am.
DAVIES LEWIS On 18th October 2016, aged 89 years, of Heckmondwike, husband of Mary. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 1st November 2016 at 1.15pm.
JAMES ROBERT “BOB” On 19th October 2016, formerly of Middlestown, aged 84 years. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2016, at 12.30pm.
FIRTH KENNETH On 19th October, service at Wakefield Crematorium Thursday 3rd November at 2.20pm.
FRAIN NEE FARRAR ANNIE On 20th October 2016, of Heckmondwike, aged 89 years. Service on Thursday 3rd November 2016 at St Mary’s of the Angels RC Church, Batley, at 10am, followed by interment in Batley Cemetery at 11.30am.
MALPAS NEE ASHBURY WINIFRED On 22nd October 2016, aged 93 years. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 12.30pm.
MIDDLETON BARRY On 18th October 2016, aged 75 years, of Liversedge. Service at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, on Wednesday 2nd November at 10am, fol-
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MITCHELL JIM On Tuesday 18th October 2016, of Birstall, aged 68 years. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday 1st November at 2.45pm.
MITCHELL/LEYBOURNE NEE WARR JENNIFER ELIZABETH On 23rd October 2016, aged 71 years. Service at Harrogate Crematorium on Monday 31st October 2016 at 11am.
SMITH
On 20th October 2016, of Liversedge, aged 67 years, wife of Ian. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 11.15am.
THACKARY MARIA On 22nd October 2016, aged 69 years, of Mirfield. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 at 10am.
WAKEFIELD NEE FIRTH BARBARA On October 19th 2016, aged 79 years, of Batley. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 1st November 2016 at 12.30pm.
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On the 18th October, aged 79, of Gomersal, husband of Cynthia. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Monday 31st October 2016 at 12.30pm.
WOODYET JOYCE On 23rd October 2016, aged 84 years, service at Norristhorpe UR Church on Friday 4th November 2016 at 12noon, followed by private family committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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BURGLARS have targeted a number of Cleckheaton town centre retailers in the past month. Thieves broke into Aldo’s Pizzeria and stole a cast iron safe amid a series of other attempted raids. The incident happened overnight on October 13 at the well-known restaurant on Dewsbury Road. It is believed the safe contained a significant amount of cash. It is thought the offenders gained access through a rear fire door. A number of town centre independent retailers have been hit in recent weeks. There was an attempted break-in at Carol’s Travel on Albion Street last week. The would-be thieves pulled a metal shutter away from the door and kicked the control panel for the shutter from the wall, they but did not manage to get through the security door. There have also been incidents at Lily Vanilla children’s clothing store and Papyrus Flowers. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact PC 5965 at Heckmondwike on 101. People can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Huge grant for Creative Scene KIRKLEES: A project in North Kirklees is set to benefit from a £1 million grant. Creative Scene has been awarded the money from Arts Council England to fund events at museums, libraries Friday October 28, 2016 and other local Issue No: 761 venues. 31 Branch Road The events will Batley reflect local issues West Yorkshire and culture. WF17 5SB To date, the projTel: 01924 470296 ect has included Fax: 01924 472561 www.thepressnews.co.uk events such as lighting up Crow @ThePressLatest Nest Park lake, The Batley Picture /ThePressNews Show and Publisher: Heckmondwike Danny Lockwood LIGHT. Reporter: James Morris Project director Sports Reporter: Joe Link Nancy Barrett said: Graphic Designer: “We can now begin Craig Moore to take forward Sales Manager: some great ideas Lucy Tissiman that have been Sales Executives: bubbling up for the area, and to develNicola Finch op plans and partJanet Black nerships right up to Office Manager: 2020. Adele Latham “There is no The Press abides by the shortage of creprinciples of the Independent ativity and appetite Press Standards Organisation for culture here and at all times attempts to and people have report fairly and accurately the highest ambiand correct mistakes or errors as soon as possible. tions for the kinds In the first instance, contact of arts and events the editor, otherwise we will they want to see be happy to give details of and take part in. By the Independent Press 2020 I think people Standards Organisation. will be looking to this part of West Yorkshire to find out how to make great art a part of everyday life.”
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Car driver ran over and killed partner in parking tragedy By Staff Reporters A WOMAN was killed when her partner accidentally ran over her in a car following a night out to celebrate her birthday. An inquest heard that Ralph Smith, who was two-and-a-half times the legal drink-drive limit at the time, did not realise he had driven over Jacqueline Monger. The 44-year-old had got out of the car while Mr Smith parked up at their home on Prospect Street, Cleckheaton. She was found dead under the vehicle shortly afterwards by neighbours. The inquest heard that Mr Smith, who had been in a relationship with the victim for 10 years, drove the couple from their home to Drighlington, where they went to a pub beer festival and then a pizza restaurant, where they continued to drink alcohol with their meal on May 3, 2014. Mr Smith was originally charged with causing death by careless driving but the case was not proceeded with due to
insufficient evidence. However, he pleaded guilty at Crown Court to driving while over the prescribed drink-drive limit. Mr Smith told the inquest that Miss Monger had more to drink than him and was quite drunk. He admitted drinking up to two pints at the pub and a further pint of lager and half a bottle of wine at the restaurant before he drove them home. When they arrived at Prospect Street, he stopped to let Miss Monger out of the car because it was a narrow street and he had to drive onto the kerb to park. Mr Smith said that he saw her on the step outside the house but did not see her after that. He then drove forward, back and forward again to park and then went into the house. Miss Monger was found dead at the scene shortly after this. Mr Smith told senior West Yorkshire Coroner Martin Fleming he had not felt anything to indicate he had run over anything. Collision investigator PC Martin Ward said there were
no defects to the vehicle and there was evidence to support Mr Smith’s story that he did not see his partner. He told the inquest that the bonnet of the car would have obscured his view of her on the ground and he would not have been able to see her in front of it. Mr Fleming concluded that Miss Monger died as the result of a road traffic collision. However, he added: “Jacqueline Monger sustained fatal crush injuries when an intoxicated driver, in the process of parking his car, inadvertently drove over her when she was collapsed in a state outside her home. “Though it is unclear how she came to be in the road, it is more likely than not the driver was unaware of her presence.” He described it as a “catastrophic” inadvertent act and said Mr Smith “had no business being on the road”. Mr Fleming said that due to a lack of witnesses, it could only be assumed Miss Monger lost her footing and fell while intoxicated.
Oakwell Hall closed for upgrade OAKWELL Hall will be closed from Monday until spring 2017 to allow for essential electrical upgrades at the Grade I-listed Elizabethan building in Birstall. The upgrade, which will not affect the weddings and events programme, is set to cost £190,000. Kirklees Council Cabinet member for arts, Coun Graham Turner, said: “We are investing in one of the jewels in our crown, as Oakwell Hall is key to our strategy to improve our museums offer, and also realise its potential to raise income
through weddings and other events. “We have kept the hall open until this point as it is popular for half-term activities but we now need to close to allow all the work to be completed in time for the busy peak season next year.”
Swimming club visit DEWSBURY swimming club members welcomed their German counterparts to the district earlier this month. The Dewsbury Dolphins Swimming Club is twinned with TuRa Bergkamen in north-west Germany. They are involved in a regular exchange programme in which youngsters and adults from both clubs visit each other for cultural and sporting activities. Pictured is Manfred Grosser from the German group presenting the Exchange Trophy to Dewsbury councillor Paul Kane.
Coun Turner pointed out that the temporary closure was unrelated to the planned closures of Dewsbury Museum and Red House at Gomersal. He added: “I must stress that this is nothing to do with the changes we are making to the museums service and the proposed closures of Dewsbury and Red House. “This is about protecting and enhancing the Grade Ilisted status of Oakwell and investing in its future. “The work is required to protect the building for future generations.”
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News in Brief Couple on trial in ‘sex with dog’ case DEWSBURY: A man appeared in court over allegations that he let a woman have sex with a dog. Michael Smith, 63, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court last week after he was charged with aiding or abetting a female to cause her to have intercourse with a living animal – his pet dog called Tank. Smith, of Princess Road, Chickenley, is also charged with possessing an extreme pornographic image which portrayed an act of intercourse with a live animal, which was grossly offensive, disgusting or obscene. Appearing alongside Smith was Gwen Kerr, 54, who is accused of having sex with a live animal. The alleged offences occurred at her home in Queen Street, Chickenley, between March 1 and May 27. Neither defendant entered a plea. The case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, where they will appear on November 17.
Turn your clocks back NORTH KIRKLEES: Autumn is here, the temperatures are dropping, the nights are fast drawing in – and this weekend it’s time to turn the clocks back. British Summer Time ends at 2am on Sunday, October 30, and your clocks should be set back an hour, giving you an extra hour in bed – so don’t miss out on your extra sleep.
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News In Brief Last chance for a say on new market plan HECKMONDWIKE: A Kirklees Council public consultation over possible changes to the town’s market ends on Sunday. The market hall on Blanket Hall Street, which has space for 24 traders, is largely under-used and the Council is considering a new outdoor market on Northgate instead. The old town centre market area was closed and is now used for car parking, with traders urged to take up stalls inside the market hall, which opens on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Sometimes there are no traders. A leaflet detailing the proposed changes said: “Because it costs less to rent a street market stall than one in the old market hall we can support entrepreneurs to set up a new business.” The council is considering having just one market a week, on Tuesdays. Views on the proposal can be emailed to markets@kirklees.gov.uk or online at Kirklees.gov.uk/markets.
Bronte film project KIRKLEES: The Bronte Society is looking for sponsors for a new film in which Charlotte Bronte’s descendants are to be filmed following in her footsteps around North Kirklees. The film will be shown in Mirfield, Haworth, London, Brussels and America. Sponsors will be included on the credits. DVD sales of the film will raise funds for Holly Bank School, formerly Roe Head School, which the three Bronte sisters attended. To get involved in the project contact Imelda Marsden on 01924 519370.
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New MP Tracy Brabin’s tribute to the people of Batley & Spen after by-election win
I hope Jo would be proud of our community. We have shown we stand together with one voice, choosing unity and hope. TRACY BRABIN has been sworn in as the new MP for Batley & Spen after last Thursday’s byelection. The Labour candidate polled 17,506 votes, seeing off nine other fringe candidates who all lost their deposits. Ms Brabin was always expected to win the election comfortably and that proved to be the case, with Therese Hirst of the English Democrats coming a distant second with 969 votes. The former actress’s victory speech was marred by heckling from some of the other candidates, with her words sometimes obscured by catcalls from the floor. A lower than expected turnout was announced at Huddersfield’s Cathedral House, with just 20,567 of an eligible 79,781 voting – 25.78 per cent of the electorate. Turnout in the 2015 General Election was 64.4% (50,479 votes) and of the 64 by-elections held since 1997, only six have had lower turnouts than last week’s. The election was triggered by the tragic death of Jo Cox (right) – and mainstream parties did not field candidates as a mark of respect following her killing in June. Ms Brabin described some of the right wing candidates who stood against her as “unpleasant.” She said: “This by-election was unnecessary. What was our tragedy was seen as an opportunity by them to spread division and hatred. I think you can see from the numbers there is not much traction in them. “Since Jo’s death, the community has been yearning for a connection.” Speaking from the platform Ms Brabin said: “This has been a difficult experience for all of us, and tonight is a bitter-sweet occasion for me. That this by-election has had to take place at all is a tragedy. Our friend Jo was taken from us in an act of violent hatred and we are still all reeling from the shock of losing such a wonderful person and fantastic MP. “This will be a particularly difficult day for Jo’s family and friends and I want to pay tribute to them – we are all thinking of you and will always stand side by side with you. “I want to pay tribute to the other mainstream parties for recognising the deeply sad nature of this by-election and deciding not to stand. “I hope Jo would be proud tonight of our community. We have shown that we stand together with one voice, choosing unity and hope. “I have met so many people over the last few weeks who have told me they didn’t usually
vote Labour but were lending me their support this time – some because of what Jo meant to them, some because they wanted to send a message that our community stands united, some as a reaction to some of the fringe parties who chose to try and use this tragic by-election as an opportunity to sow division. “Whether you voted for me, voted for other candidates or didn’t vote at all, I give you my word I will be an equally strong voice for each and every one of you.” Mrs Cox’s husband Brendan Cox tweeted his congratulations: “Well done @Tracy4MP & great to see all the purveyors of hate lose their deposits.” Minutes after her election the new MP said her main priority will be to tackle the impending downgrade of Dewsbury and District Hospital. She said that one of her first priorities in her new job was to address the uncertainty surrounding the hospital. “It is the main thing on the doorstep,” said Ms Brabin. “People are really anxious and really stressed about how quickly it is happening and how little they know. They are worried about what the future holds, what will happen if they have a baby, what will happen if they get ill – so that will be my number one priority.” Ms Brabin and Mrs Cox were close friends and campaigned together to save Batley Library from closure. But the 55-year-old is keen to leave her own mark on the constituency. She said: “We cannot forget how we got here, but it is important for me to build on Jo’s legacy and all the work she did in the community, to bring my own experience to Batley and Spen. I must plough my own furrow.” Ms Brabin was officially sworn in at the Houses of Parliament on Monday and is setting up her team and office in the constituency. HOW THEY POLLED Tracy Brabin (Lab) 17,506 (85.84%) Therese Hirst (Eng Dem)969(4.75%) David Furness (BNP) 548 (2.69%) Garry Kitchin (Ind) 517 (2.54%) Corbyn Anti (Eng Ind) 241 (1.18%) Jack Buckby (Lib GB) 220 (1.08%) Henry Mayhew (Ind) 153 (0.75%) Waqas Ali Khan (Ind) 118 (0.58%) Richard Edmonds (NF) 87 (0.43%) Ankit Love (Love) 34 (0.17%) 171 ballot papers were rejected.
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Gunman’s appeal ‘meritless’ Drunk’s ‘Al-Qaeda’ rant A GUNMAN who was jailed after an intended robbery in Ravensthorpe has had his sentence increased. Michael Scott Bowman, 48, fired a gun inside and outside a property on Clarkson Street during a terrifying raid in 2012. He was jailed for 16 years but appeal court judges in London extended his sentence last week after he attempted to have it reduced. They described the case as “meritless” and added an extra six weeks to Bowman’s sentence for wasting court time.
The Court of Appeal in London heard that Bowman, of no fixed abode, had gone to the house with others with the intention of robbing the owner. A gunshot was heard after the men entered the property and Bowman was seen leaving the house with a gun in his hand. He then shot out the windscreen of a car before the men sped off. They were caught after police gave chase down the M1. Bowman and his accomplice, Mark Lennon, were convicted
at Leeds Crown Court in 2012 of having a firearm with intent to endanger life and possessing bullets and a prohibited firearm. They were each sentenced to 16 years’ jail. In his appeal, Bowman argued that it was wrong that he was handed the same sentence as Lennon. He claimed he was not the organiser or the person who supplied the vehicle involved, only getting involved at a late stage. Judge David Aubrey said: “We consider this application to be without any merit whatsoever.”
A HECKMONDWIKE man accused takeaway staff of being terrorists after he could not get a taxi home from a night out. Marvin Birch, 35, of Brunswick Street, Heckmondwike, went into the takeaway on Market Street in Milnsbridge on September 19 after drinking a large quantity of alcohol. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that when he went into the premises he demanded a lift home but staff there told him they were very busy and there was a taxi rank around the corner. Birch became aggressive and began shouting and swearing before saying: “You f*****g
Al-Qaeda.” He also called them p***s before a member of staff called police. The defendant was then heard calling them “Al-Qaeda terrorists” and then called a police officer a “white b*****d”. Sonia Kidd, mitigating, said that her client believed he had gone into the taxi office and asked for a lift as he was owed a lift home by one of the workers. She said: “He understands his language was inappropriate. He’s mixed race himself, been subject to racism before and accepts what he did was wrong.” Birch admitted racially aggravated threatening behaviour and was fined £400.
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Police seek help to catch a killer in 1986 cold case By Steve Martyn
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Salon’s charity tonic A BATLEY beauty salon held a successful fundraiser to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Skin & Tonic’s annual charity event included a raffle, quiz – and one brave man who had his back waxed in aid of the charity. £500 was raised. Amy Vickers, from the salon, said: “We try to hold a charity event every year. I chose breast cancer this year as my lovely mum is five years clear, so it’s very close to me personally. A few of our clients have also been diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few years – fortunately, they are all survivors. “Our clientele is predominantly female, so it was a great way to raise awareness too.”
POLICE investigating the 30-yearold murder of a man in Mirfield are appealing for information to catch his killer. West Yorkshire Police’s Major Investigation Review Team say they want people to examine their consciences as they continue to probe the 1986 murder of William Smith in Mirfield Memorial Park. Mr Smith was violently attacked on an unlit pathway on the embankment that borders the rear of the recreation ground and the Calder Hebble Navigation. He was found at the bottom of an adjacent embankment, in shallow water at the edge of the canal. Detectives believe somebody will know who was responsible for the murder which took place 30 years ago this week, slightly after 10.30pm on Saturday, October 25, 1986. A post mortem determined that Mr Smith had been asphyxiated. Known as Bill, the 56-year-old, who worked in newspaper sales in Dewsbury, had just returned from a working holiday in Jersey on the day of his murder. Police conducted extensive
Victim... William Smith enquiries in the area at the time but were unable to solve the case. The enquiry is one of a number of unsolved serious crimes under review by the force’s MIRT team. Detective Inspector Paul Smith said: “West Yorkshire Police has made a key commitment that a case is never closed until it is resolved and this is one of a number of serious historic offences
Board game test for 999 skills HOSPITAL staff are being given the chance to put their emergency medicine skills to the test in preparation for their busiest time of year... with a new ‘board game’. Consultant in emergency medicine Dr Patrick Tung has created a game which requires ‘players’ to triage patients and keep the flow of the department going whilst testing their knowledge of the Mid Yorkshire Health Trust’s policies and procedures. He said: “Our emergency departments are very busy
and this increases in the winter months. Our teams have to be able to think on their feet, especially if they are dealing with life-threatening injuries. “By playing the game it gives them the opportunity to do this in an environment where they can take a more considered approach, in less stressful conditions.” In the game, staff must face three critically ill patients – one with stab wounds, a baby with a fever and an unconscious man who has been left in recep-
Police chase driver clocked 130mph A BANNED driver from Birstall who led police on a high-speed police chase across West Yorkshire, has been jailed for 16 months. Jimmy Connors, of Ravenscliffe Avenue, Birstall, reached speeds of up to 130mph during the 30-minute pursuit through Leeds and Wakefield. Leeds Crown Court heard that Connors drove so quickly, the police helicopter struggled to keep up with him. Police in an unmarked vehicle followed him as he left the Cottingley Springs traveller site in the early hours of September 18. He failed to stop when ordered to do so and sped onto the M62. Connors then left the motorway at Normanton and headed along Doncaster Road and into Wakefield city centre. He then went along Aberford Road through Stanley, Carlton, Robin Hood and East Ardsley before joining the M1 at junction 41. He was caught while trying to abandon the car in a Birstall housing estate. Connors admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance.
tion – as well as a nurse who is stuck in traffic. Lizzie Uttley, a final year medical student at Leeds University who is on placement in the emergency department at Dewsbury, said: “This game is great. “Normally it’s the nurses who triage the patients, so by doing this it has really helped give me an understanding of the difficulties they can face when deciding on the level of the emergency and in which area of the department they should be.”
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which we are reviewing. Bill Smith was murdered in a particularly brutal fashion exactly 30 years ago and we believe the answer to his murder remains in the local community. “I would ask persons who have information about the offence to examine their consciences. “Someone will know who attacked Mr Smith and I can only presume having that knowledge and not sharing it must weigh increasingly heavily on them as the years pass. “If any person has information regarding William Smith’s death, I would ask them to come forward to help us deliver justice for a good man who was well liked and respected in his community.” Mr Smith had moved to Mirfield from Savile Town with his wife and two teenage sons. He was described as a quiet man who was well respected in the community with no known enemies. Anyone who can assist should contact West Yorkshire Police’s Major Investigation Review Team on 101. Information can also be given anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
News in Brief £120k grant for church repairs DEWSBURY MOOR: A historic church has been awarded a £120,000 grant that will allow for vital repair work to be carried out. St John the Evangelist church received the funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and will now be able to repair its roof, ceiling and guttering. The £119,000 Eagles Wing project will see the 193-year-old building restored in time for Christmas. Rev Kathy Robertson said: “We’re delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has given Dewsbury Moor a place for worship, entertainment, meetings and group activities for the past 200 years, and its great to know that we are a step closer to preserving it for many years to come.” Sunday services will be held as normal during the refurbishment.
Get a real deal with Dickinson DEWSBURY: TV celebrity David Dickinson will be on hand to advise people on the value of their unwanted goods. He will be at the town hall on November 5 to film his daytime TV show, Dickinson’s Real Deal. He will be offering advice to people regarding their antiques. Doors will be open between 9am and 5pm.
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood
Labour’s language of hate Y DEAR mum introduced me to politics. ‘Labour’ ran through her like a stick of Blackpool rock, and during the socially turbulent early ‘70s we’d sit up late discussing issues of the day, each with a keen ear attuned to the sound of father/husband clattering in from the pub. If he was singing, the chess board might come out and I could relieve him of 10 bob. If he was cursing, I was up the stairs in a flash with mum sat quiet as a church mouse. She was a shop steward for NUPE at a time when workers – and women workers especially – were fighting tooth and nail for basic employee rights. She lived long enough to see that battle won, but departed before witnessing her beloved Labour Party pass into the hands of jealous
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Coun Amanda ‘job for life’ Stubley haters. Literally, only the Lord knows what Kathleen makes of Jeremy Corbyn’s talentless cult. Despite the tantrums of right-wing factions over the past 40 years, Britain has no more been threatened with succumbing to fascism than with converting to being a nation of Leeds Utd or
Millwall fans. Theirs is footstomping and coarse chanting, not an attempt to overthrow the state. Pub protest politics. As such the nationalist attention-seekers who disrupted new Labour & Spen MP Tracy Brabin’s coronation last week were an embarrassment to themselves, not a threat to the public weal. I shook my head at their complaints of being ‘starved’ of publicity, blaming a media conspiracy. Picking up a phone or putting pen to paper was clearly beyond most. We don’t do censorship at The Press. If you want to see how modern British fascism looks, it was present at the by-election – but not from that motley crew. Step forward Batley East’s Labour councillor Amanda Stubley. Now, I have to be careful
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here, because people get very sensitive when you mock the afflicted. And quite apart from being in thrall to The Great Leader (Corbyn, not David Sheard, even though they are peas from the same intellectually bereft pod), Coun Stubley is appearing very afflicted of late. She looks like someone who’s forgotten to take her tablets – which may explain the summons for not paying Council Tax. Social media footage of the councillor having a meltdown in Batley town centre with English Democrat campaigners was both hilarious
and troubling. Why she got in their faces I can’t fathom, much less her need to declare that she has “the biggest majority in Kirklees” and that her elected role is “a job for life”. Not with that abysmal attendance record, it isn’t. Whatever she is or isn’t on, Stubley needs a chill pill, and the fact that the local Labour party tolerates such erratic behaviour speaks volumes about them. Predictably, in the hateful way of modern Labour, Stubley accused the English Democrat campaigners of being “racist thugs” – even
though she was the one being abusive and aggressive. Following the by-election victory her Facebook rant concluded by calling everyone who opposed Tracy Brabin “racist fanatics”. This, sadly, is the hatefuelled language of more and more Labour redshirts. If you disagree with them in any manner, on any subject, you are a de facto racist, thug, fanatic, or all three. That is the intolerant language and attitude of real fascism and it has become the syntax of a growing Labour rump that my dear departed mum would be horrified at.
‘Women on top’ works for me – except for wee Krankie A LL of the above notwithstanding, congratulations to Ms Brabin. Hopefully we’ll see ‘our Tracy’ (note to Coun Stubley – it’s not Tracey with an ‘e’) again before the next General Election. I’m happy for women to take over the world of politics. Theresa May and Angela Merkel running Europe, Hillary Clinton leading the USA into its next economystimulating war and Stubley as commander-in-chief of the Central Estate militia. They can’t do a worse job than warmongering men have managed down the ages. We might even get sensible sex equality laws passed – it’s about time we blokes had our rights recognised. But I do draw the line at that poison dwarf, Nicola Krankie. Lordie. Surely even the most depraved Glasgow toucher-upper would rather feel poorly than feel that miserable crone. She could sour milk with a smile. Wee Krankie was batting on again this week about a new Scottish independence referendum if the UK doesn’t ‘respect’ what she describes
Scottish First Minister, Nicola ‘Krankie’ Sturgeon as Scotland’s vote to Remain in the EU. As we all know, a Scottish vote counts for about five of everyone else’s in the UK. Yawn. Tinpot tyrants like Sturgeon twist democracy like a length of old knicker elastic, so I’m not even giving that ‘respect our vote’ rubbish the time of day. I just wish Theresa May would shut her up once and for all by saying ‘go ahead and sod off’. It would both save time and confront Sturgeon with these home truths: 1) Scotland would be on its backside without greatly distorted Westminster funding; 2) North Sea oil revenues have gone through the floor
since the independence referendum they were thrashed in, leaving the Sweaty Socks’ economy with whisky, haggis, American tourists and benefits offices; 3) Scotland is not a sovereign nation, doesn’t have a currency of its own and doesn’t qualify to join the EU; 4) The EU has more economic basket cases than it can handle and wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole; 5) A majority of Scots have told pollsters that they’d prefer our Union to the EU, if push came to shove. That’s the point no-one seems to be acknowledging – so many Scots voted Remain because they feed equally off both the Brussels and Westminster teats. They’ve got the EU bottle in their mouth while the soppy English patiently change their nappies. Why would they want to grow up and stand on their own two feet? So go on Mrs May, give her her own way and another shot at independence. I suspect that Sturgeon’s fiscallyaware (ie tight-fisted) brethren would give her the metaphorical slap down she so badly needs.
Taken for a ride by rank bandits DON’T get out and about much in the district these days – not after nightfall at least. Can you imagine the potential for bother if I turned up at a trendy nightclub, the bouncer asked me if I’d come to pick up my daughter, and I replied “I’ve come to pick up somebody’s daughter!”? Blood, snot and the leather elbow patches from my suitably middle-aged tweed jacket all over the place. Not
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worth the grief, in short. That said, I recently decided to partake of a glass of vino collapso at Mick Ingram’s famous Thursday night tribute-gig at Legends. I went at about 9.30pm and the (private hire) cab cost £4. Fair enoughski. But I left within the hour and made the mistake of taking one of the licensed taxis off the rank opposite – the exact same journey was a scandalous £7.40.
When I challenged it, I was told the rate goes up after 10pm – what happened to the 11pm threshhold? And it goes up almost double? The next time I’m stuck for something to do and feeling a bit ‘that way out’ I might go stand by the rank in Bradford Road offering to ring up private hire cars for unwary revellers. See how those shysters like a bit of payback.
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£25,000 to track down thieves BANK POSTS REWARD AS POLICE PROBE LINKS BETWEEN VIOLENT ROBBERIES LLOYDS Bank is offering £25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of thieves who snatched thousands of pounds from a security officer outside its premises in Cleckheaton. The robbery took place between noon and 12.15pm at the Albion Street branch on Tuesday, when the security man walked into the bank carrying several thousand pounds in cash.
He was approached by two men who assaulted him and stole the money before fleeing in a blue Mini waiting outside the building. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses to the robbery, which they think could be linked to a second crime on Burnley’s Mill Road, Gomersal at around
12.50pm the same day. A man putting up road signs was assaulted and his attackers stole his white Renault panel van and fled in the direction of Spen Lane. The victim again suffered minor injuries. The first suspect is white, of stocky build and around 5ft 6in tall. The second is white, of skinny build and around 5ft tall. Detective Inspector
Mark Walker, of Kirklees District CID, said: “We believe these two robberies are linked and we are appealing to members of the public to come forward if they were in the area of either of these incidents to help us with our enquiries. “Both victims in these incidents thankfully suffered minor injuries but have been left distressed by their ordeals.
“I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area, saw anyone behaving suspiciously, or saw either of the vehicles to come forward and contact the police.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101, quoting reference 13160511074, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Callous theft of £800 from woman, 92
Pub event ‘simply the breast’ for charity A CHARITY event that involved a competition to find out who was ‘simply the breast’ has raised over £700. The Rose of York pub in Batley held the event as part of the ‘Wear it Pink’ campaign which raises funds for
Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer research charity. A number of women volunteered to give their breast size and those in attendance had to guess the right one from a card. Jacqueline Charlton, who took over the running
of the pub in May and organised the event, said: “It was a brilliant event and I am over the moon with how much was raised. I want to say a massive thank you to all the girls who took part and all the customers who came and donated.”
POLICE in Heckmondwike are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman’s home was burgled. The incident on Walkley Lane happened on Tuesday October 25, between 2pm and 4pm. The 92-year-old victim answered her door to the suspect, who said he was a window cleaner and asked her for £2. He then entered her home and stole £800 in cash from her handbag before fleeing. The suspect is white, of medium build and around 30 years old. He was wearing a jumper and jeans. DC Victoria Catania, of Kirklees CID, said: “This suspect targeted a vulnerable elderly lady and stole a large amount of money
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News in Brief Cash point raid foiled HECKMONDWIKE: Masked raiders tried to rip a cash point from a petrol station wall – but they were forced to abandon their plan after they were disturbed and fled emptyhanded. The incident happened at around 1am on October 10 when four men pulled up in two vehicles at the Texaco petrol station on Walkley Lane. They attached one of the vehicles to the cash machine with a hook and drove away at speed in an attempt to pull it from the wall. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Christopher Birkenshaw via 101, quoting crime reference number 13160483216.
Hospice craft fair BATLEY: The Batley and Birstall Support Group for Kirkwood Hospice will be holding its 26th craft and gift fair to raise vital funds. The event will take place at Batley Town Hall on Saturday November 12 (10am-4pm). Group chairman William Fox said: “Our success is due to the hard work of the support group, their families and friends, the town hall staff and the stallholders, many of whom come year after year, and most importantly the continued support and goodwill of our customers. “The hospice requires over £6.5m a year to run so we need to work hard.” Admission is £1, with children free.
Poppy help appeal MIRFIELD: The town’s Royal British Legion branch is looking for volunteers to help run its Poppy Appeal stall. The stall will be outside the Mirfield Co-op store from Monday, November 7 to Saturday, November 12 (9am to 5pm). Anyone who wants to volunteer is asked to call Tim Wood on 01924 496920.
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Brabin needs to be more than just lobby fodder Dear Sir, I am writing to thank the people who voted for me in last week’s by-election. The final result was much as expected, that is a Labour win with other candidates failing to retain their deposits. The vast resources that Labour poured into the contest simply swamped all other considerations. I regret the one-sided nature of the by-election. It was quite clear from the start that the contest was portrayed as Labour unity and hope set against fringe and extreme candidates with an agenda of hate.
Prescriptions clarified From: Eric Power, head of medicines management, NHS North Kirklees CCG and NHS Greater Huddersfield CCG Dear Sir, I am writing to address the concerns outlined in a letter from Mr Wood about changes to repeat prescribing systems published on October 14. The NHS in Kirklees has identified the need to reduce medicines waste as a key priority. Many patients have medicines ordered on their behalf by community pharmacies and other suppliers. Due to increasing workloads, some pharmacies and suppliers do not always have the time to contact patients to check which items they require before placing an order with their GP surgery. This can result in medicines being requested when they are not required, leading to waste. We estimate that the cost of this waste is between £600,000 and £1million a year across Kirklees. We are asking that people who are able to order medicines directly from their GP practice do so by: • Ordering online via a smartphone app or computer; • Dropping a repeat prescription request off at their GP practice; • Posting a repeat prescription request to their GP practice. Pharmacies that collect
Letter of the Week: Garry Kitchin, Batley While there were some candidates with divisive messages, at least one third of Labour’s nine rivals could not be classified like this fairly. There was a very little mainstream attempt to correct this misconception. BBC’s Len Tingle wrote this about the result: “Labour Party campaign managers had set themselves the twin objectives of
prescriptions from GP surgeries or deliver medications to patients will continue to provide this service. The money that is saved by reducing medicines waste will be available to spend on health services and medicines to meet the needs of people in Kirklees. We are encouraging Kirklees patients to use online GP services to order repeat prescriptions, book and cancel GP appointments. GP online services are quick and easy, and can be accessed at a time that is convenient to patients. To register for online services, patients will need to visit their GP practice with photo identification and proof of address. I hope this helps to clarify what changes being made locally and the reasons why.
Stash, trash and plunder? From: Jenifer Devlin, Dewsbury Dear Sir, Secret plans, called Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) are being concocted to deliver cuts of at least £2.5billion to our NHS this year, and £22 billion in the next five years. A local STP, which will fit into a West Yorkshire STP, exists, but is being kept secret. I went to the Dewsbury and Mirfield District Committee recently hoping to hear Richard Parry, the Kirklees public health chief, reveal the
ensuring a big turnout and that the nine candidates who put their names on the ballot paper from tiny fringe parties or standing as independents should be so badly supported they would lose their deposits.” This demonstrates that Labour set out with the intention not wanting an open contest where ideas were debated, including refusing a hustings with
details, but came away knowing absolutely nothing about what the STP will mean for our local services. I have asked councillors for details of the STP, but they apparently know nothing. This is really worrying since our council is going to be asked to sign up to the local and the West Yorkshire STP. What we do know is that across the country these STPs will introduce drastic cuts in local health services – further reductions in hospital beds, reducing the number of sites at which health services are delivered, downgrading of professional jobs (for example science graduates with two years of clinical experience as ‘assistant GPs’), more responsibility on families to care for their seriously ill family members at home, more digital monitoring of the chronically sick (computer tablets replacing professional visits), closures of A&E, and so on. No wonder some of us think STP stands for ‘Slash, Trash and Plunder’. The timetable imposed by NHS England is that a ‘summary’ of STPs should be published by mid-December and STP contracts must be signed by 23 December 2016. So there will be no time for consultation on the most savage changes and cuts in the lifetime of the NHS. Supporters of the NHS are urging local authorities all over the country to refuse to sign up to any STP until the proposals have been published and a full consultation undertaken.
LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS P Jackson, single-storey and twostorey extensions and detached garage with new/amended drop crossing, Quebec Cottage, Whitley Road, Whitley, Dewsbury. Mibz Developments Ltd, alterations to convert third floor gymnasium to eight apartments, Yorkshire House, South Street, Dewsbury. R Burden, single-storey extension and raised decking, 62 Manor Park, Mirfield. S Squire, two-storey side extension, 15 Nettleton Road, Mirfield. McDonald’s Restaurant, extensions, alterations and associated works, Northgate Centre, Heckmondwike. AH Akram, detached gym/spa and garage with room above, Irvington, 17 High Meadows, Thornhill Edge. Mrs F Salejee, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear
extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.82m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.99m, 173 Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley. Hussain Gora, discharge of condition 7 (Arboricultural Method Statement) on previous application 2013/91851 for change of use of dwelling to mosque and madrassah (within a Conservation Area), Springfield House, 49 Halifax Road, Dewsbury. S Byrne, works to TPO(s) 19/01, 6b Lodge Drive, Mirfield. David Beaumont, removal of condition 47 (restriction details) and 48 (method statement) on previous permission 2012/92979 for extraction of sand, gravel and ash, formation of vehicular access and
restoration of the land to a landform suitable for angling and nature conservation using imported construction, demolition and excavation waste, Forge Lane Quarry, Forge Lane, Dewsbury. Quality Social Housing, discharge condition 22 (drainage) on previous permission 2015/92628 for erection of 49 dwellings, land adjacent to 12 School Street, Chickenley. I Dandekar, dormer windows to front and rear (within a Conservation Area), 68 Halifax Road, Dewsbury. Mrs Z Mumtaz, two-storey and single-storey extension to rear and associated alterations, 13 Milton Street, Heckmondwike. Mr Cockroft, certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey rear extension, 22 Oakfield Drive, Lower Hopton, Mirfield.
Aiysa Seedat, works to TPO(s) 39/96, 7 Knowles Road, Batley. Mr Meehan, certificate of lawfulness for proposed alterations to convert two dwellings to one dwelling, 11 Armitage Street, Ravensthorpe. Riva Homes, formation of access, Orchard View, 13B Westfields Road, Mirfield. Mr & Mrs Crossley, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 3.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.6m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.7m, 8 Norwood Grove, Birkenshaw. Mark Crowther, dead or dangerous tree(s), Oldfield Nook, 171 Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton.
any candidates. Instead, they created a campaign of Labour unity vs the hate and division of other candidates, a message the media were more than happy to pick up and run with. They wanted to steamroll over any campaign messaging that wasn’t their own, and kill the democratic process. It is sad that our democratic values were reduced to this. For those who believe in an open democratic process, they were shortchanged. In the end most non-Labour voters did not even vote. Tracy’s vote
Our council should set an example and refuse to sign until we, the public, have been told what they could be committing us to and been given the chance to have our say.
Rabble roused From: Linda Harrison, Birstall Dear Sir, Well, the by-election went as expected but not without Labour throwing everything they had at the campaign. We had flyers, letters and phone calls begging me and my husband to vote Labour and much more. I can’t remember the last time we were given so much attention. Tracy Brabin won with a big majority but let’s get real – 75 per cent of those eligible to vote didn’t bother because they had no mainstream opposition parties to vote for. I feel it is my duty to vote in every election but I understand the apathy of those who didn’t want to waste their time. What I can’t believe is the comment made by our new MP on television when she referred to the other candidates as “rabble”! A derogatory remark if ever there was one. At least one of those who opposed her is now one of her constituents. Does that mean she now represents “rabble” and that I voted for “rabble”? Not a good start to your new career Tracy! And yet again, not once have I heard her say how pleased she is to be representing Birstall. Batley and Spen are constantly mentioned but take note – Birstall is not Batley! As a local lass you really should know that.
Health questions From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, The North Kirklees CCG engagement about people’s attitudes to costs in the NHS did not answer these questions. In the list of costs considered affordable in the reshaped NHS there are: nearly £2 billion a year in PFI rents and maintenance; billions to management consultancies to advise on ‘cre-
was less than 23 per cent of the electorate of Batley and Spen. Given Tracy stood on a mandate of unity, asking for the votes of Conservative, Lib Dem, UKIP and Green supporters, I hope that she does not go to Westminster and simply support the Parliamentary Labour Party tribally in the lobbies. She owes it to those who voted for her under these unusual circumstances to be more than Labour lobby fodder. To act as an ordinary Labour MP under the circumstances of her election would be to go back on the mandate she was elected on.
ative destruction’; other endless restructuring plans, including ‘turnaround managers’ on huge salaries; advertising agencies and logo redesigns as hospitals compete for business, and at least £4 billion in the costs of the ‘market’. Putting contracts out to tender, buying and selling services and billing and invoicing is an expensive business, great for accountants, lawyers and management consultancies, but very disruptive for services. Why? Also why is it okay for outsourced NHS services companies to have debts with interest at 20 per cent, paid for by their NHS revenue, but not for publicly-run hospitals to have a deficit, or for CCGs to continue to treat their patients?
Sinking ship From: Mr TR Moorhouse, Cleckheaton Dear Sir, The European Union is on the rocks, yet so-called experts want to remain a member of this crooked, undemocratic organisation. Countries deeply in debt, such as Greece, Portugal, Spain Italy and even France, are posting massive unemployment figures of between 20% and 50%, blaming this on multi-billion bail-out packages by the German ECB, which is now buying corporate bonds that are close to junk. The German Deutsche Bank is in such a mess it is also needing a bail-out. Closer to home, towns like Dewsbury, Batley and Morley are bursting at the seams with lack of housing and transport infrastructure due to over-population, never mind our cities like London, Manchester and Birmingham. Yet more than half of our MPs especially Lib Dems and Labour, want to stay on this sinking ship! Are we being ruled by illogical idiots?
Parking idea From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge Dear Sir, I have an idea for addressing the problems of childhood obesity, parking mayhem around schools and cash-strapped
councils. Red line road markings for a 200 metre radius centred on all schools. Charge parents £52 a year for a pick-up/drop-off permit. The result? Kids would have to walk to school (horror), or at least walk 800m a day. Councils (or schools) would get some money to spend on their vanity projects or the bare necessities. Spin-off benefits would include residents who live adjacent to schools would be able to access their drives. Traffic in general will be eased during the twice-daily school run rush hour, saving journey times and reducing air pollution. It will get parents exercising as well. Parking chaos would be disseminated throughout the area and not concentrated locally. A win, win, win.
Bronte trip From: Imelda Marsden, life member of the Bronte Society and the Kirklees and Calderdale Bronte group Dear Sir, I am now back from New York and I enjoyed my invite to the Morgan Library and Museum for the Bronte 200. It’s a superb museum and the Bronte exhibition had items from the Bronte parsonage museum in Haworth, one being a picture of Roe Head school Mirfield where the three Bronte literary sisters attended in the 1830s (now Holly Bank School). Until four years ago when I contacted them they did not know about the staircase from Blake Hall in Mirfield being on Long Island. Anne Bronte depicted in the first part of her novel Agnes Grey her experience of being a governess in Mirfield. I was invited over to Long Island to view the staircase from Blake Hall I had last viewed when I was seven years old in the 1950s in Mirfield. The staircase is superb and has stood proudly in the village of Quogue on Long Island since the 1950s. I was made very welcome and they have asked if we in Mirfield would consider twinning with them – we will be looking into it.
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Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield
‘Politically speaking’ Campaigning for equality am delighted to have accepted a new role as part of Labour’s front bench team. As Shadow Women and Equalities Minister, I will be working with the Shadow Secretary of State, Sarah Champion, on issues of pay inequality, violence against women and girls, maternity, disability and LGBT discrimination, and the erosion of equality and human rights. I am proud of Labour’s history in fighting for equality and empowering some of our most vulnerable communities. Much has been achieved, but there is plenty in this role to get to grips with. Women are often the lowest earners as well as the main carers of children and elderly or disabled relatives but a mammoth 85 per cent of all the government’s austerity cuts have been at their expense, according to calculations by the House of Commons Library. Women in this constituency are no exception. Here, women have been hit hard by Tory austerity – we have seen cuts to local maternity services
women – have told me they are being hit by Tory benefit reforms. These cases seem to be at odds with previous government pledges to increase support for carers and the considerable financial savings to the Exchequer associated with their role. On top of this, local women tell of ballooning costs of childcare and high rents. Half of housing benefit recipients are single women, while women occupy two thirds of low-paid and insecure jobs. This might all sound just a bit depressing but sometimes these things need to be laid bare. Please rest assured that here, in the communities of Dewsbury, Mirfield, Denby Dale and Kirkburton, I will support those local women, and men, who continue to contact me having been unfairly hit by government austerity cuts and nationally I will campaign for greater opportunity and greater equality for all.
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and slashed local authority budgets have meant cuts to children’s centres, as well as mounting pressure on social services. Local women have been contacting my office in desperation, having had tax credits stopped without reason. They report being forced to pay for access to child maintenance services or risk unstable private arrangements, with children being the ones who stand to lose out on vital support. Carer’s Allowance recipients – some 72 per cent of whom are
MPs in showcase AN event in Batley showcasing inspirational women will feature Hillsborough campaigner Margaret Aspinall, Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin, Dewsbury & Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff, Kirklees councillor Fazila Fadia (Lab, Batley East), head teacher Rizwana Ahmed and TV news correspondent Danni Hewson.
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Lights switch-on BATLEY: The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on at 5.55pm on Saturday, November 26. Festivities will begin at 4.15pm in Market Place with fun fair rides and Santa’s grotto. Paul Griffiths from radio station Pulse1 will present live entertainment.
Players’ reunion BATLEY CARR: A reunion of ex-Batley Boys players was held at the Woodman Inn last week. Those attending thanked Paul Ratcliffe and Mark Scott for organising the event. One ex-player joked: “It is nice for us to come together socially rather than at a funeral.”
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A PRIMARY school in Birstall has been rated as inadequate in several areas after its most recent Ofsted inspection. Fieldhead Primary Academy was given the rating following a visit in July when officials said that not enough pupils were making the required progress. The report said: “Too few pupils across the academy, including the most able, make enough progress or reach the standards that are expected for their age. “As a result, pupils are not well prepared for the next stage of their education.” The academy was rated as inadequate in its effectiveness of leadership and management, quality of teaching,
learning and assessment, personal behaviour and welfare and outcomes for pupils. Its early years provision was rated as ‘requires improvement’, the category above inadequate. Inspectors were critical of the standards of teaching at the Charlotte Close school. In their report, they said: “Many teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve are too low. “There are not enough opportunities for people, including the most able, to deepen and extend their thinking across a range of subjects. “Actions by leaders and governors have not improved the quality of teaching and learning quickly enough. “Identified shortcomings in the quality of teaching are not followed up with the necessary
rigour to bring about rapid improvements. Initiatives to bring about improvements have not been sustained or consistently implemented across the school. “Significant changes to staffing have also hampered this. “Middle leaders have not been effective in improving pupils’ achievement in English or mathematics.” Ofsted also noted a high level of bullying at the school. They said: “Leaders have not sought the views of parents or pupils to check if their actions have had a positive impact in addressing the problem.” However, inspectors did praise the work being done at the school to improve provision for pupils with special needs or learning difficulties.
A POTENTIAL business development in Mirfield has been given a boost by Council chiefs. Kirklees has agreed a deal to give the proposed ‘Mirfield 25’ site Enterprise Zone status, which will allow firms to operate without having to pay business rates for the first five years. The cost will be reimbursed to the Council by the government. After that the Council will keep 100 per cent of the rates for 25 years. It is hoped the deal will encourage developers to begin construction on the site, which has been approved by planning officials and could create hundreds of jobs. Coun Peter McBride, Council Cabinet member for economy, skills, transportation and planning, described the decision as a “plus-plus”. He said: “It’s a difficult site to develop and this should make it more likely. With this status the incentive is greater and Kirklees loses nothing from it.” Many residents objected when Mirfield 25, situated on Mirfield Moor, was granted outline planning permission in 2014, with the plan featuring commercial units for light industrial use and 166 homes. David Brown Gears showed an interest in the site but pulled out in 2013 and a retirement village mooted in 2009 was shelved.
A CAR crashed into a park wall and was abandoned by its driver. The silver Peugeot 206 damaged the wall at Staincliffe Park, at the junction of Dewsbury Gate Road and Occupation Lane, in the early hours of Monday morning. Details of the keeper were passed by police to the Council as the wall’s owners. PICTURE MIKE CLARK
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News In Brief Town lights up DEWSBURY: The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on in Market Place on Wednesday, November 30 (5.40pm), with festivities beginning at 4.15pm. Dewsbury-born DJ Jacqui Blay from radio station Pulse will present music and live entertainment.
Somme film show DEWSBURY: A film portraying the events of the Battle of the Somme will be shown at Dewsbury Minster on Wednesday, November 9 (9pm). The Dewsbury Sacrifices group will be showing the film – produced on the battlefield on the first day of the British assault on the German lines – to mark the conclusion of the battle, in which more than 100 men from the town were killed.
Sewing workshop MIRFIELD: A sewing workshop will be held on Saturday, November 12 at Brooks Delicatessen on Huddersfield Road (2-4pm). Those planning to attend the Sewlicious Workshop are asked to take along an old tshirt to make into a t-shirt tube necklace. The workshop costs £25 which includes refreshments, materials and tuition. Booking is essential. Call 07909 842191.
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Union turns its fire on Council over scale of £170m service cuts By Steve Martyn KIRKLEES Council has come under fire from a trade union over the scale of cuts being made to services. Kirklees Unison hit out at the Labour-run Council over budget cutbacks which have led to hundreds of job losses. More than £170m-worth of cuts have been made over the past five years. Council leader David Sheard has attributed the cuts to reductions in Government funding. But Unison accused the Council of shifting the responsibility for large scale cuts and outsourcing services, knowing there are no Council elections next year. A spokesman for the union said: “Councils across West Yorkshire are blatantly cutting services this year knowing there are no council elections in 2017, getting rid of services when there is no public comeback and then blaming the public for voting for austerity.
“Some councillors in Kirklees are voting to close council services and then demonstrating to keep A&E open in Huddersfield. “Neither the public nor council staff want austerity. We want decent public services, provided by staff on decent pay.” The union highlighted the transfer of 500 council staff from the building services department to Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) – a subsidiary company owned by the council – which was completed earlier this month. The move was agreed by the Council’s Cabinet in an attempt to mitigate a £24m reduction in the council’s housing rental income after councils across the country were told by the Government to reduce social housing rents by one per cent – saving the Government millions in housing benefit payments. As a limited company, KNH does not have the same protections as the public sector.
Unison claimed the Council now does not have any of its own building maintenance staff for the first time. The union added: “What will happen to these staff in the future is anybody’s guess. “Many staff have been transferred out of the Council in the last 15 years and have suffered, often shortly after their transfer. “The promises by new employers to protect the pensions and pay of transferred staff are virtually worthless. “The Council is still shedding jobs/responsibilities at a growing rate. “It often seems more interested in the sale of land, finance or assets to the private sector than providing services.” Coun Sheard said he was disappointed with Unison’s statement but insisted Kirklees was not alone in having to make cuts. He also denied the union’s claims that the Council was making more cuts due to there being no elections this year.
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New services from Mencap TWO new services in Dewsbury for people with learning disabilities are being launched next week. Mencap in Kirklees will launch its ‘Super Tuesday’ service at its premises on Church Street on Tuesday (11am). The service is aimed at people with learning disabilities who do not qualify for funding or support from the Council. The sessions will run from 10am-4pm every Tuesday and cost £7 including lunch. The launch event is free. On Friday from 6pm, the charity will be joined by Paula Sherriff MP to launch an evening social group, FRIendcap. Sessions will run every Friday (6-8.30pm). and will cost £3. The launch event is free. FRIendcap will give people the opportunity to make new friends and take part in activities.
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Country girl Jade storms the charts By David Bentley SINGER-SONGWRITER Jade Helliwell is achieving national recognition with her latest release. The talented country singer from Batley launched her new EP, ‘Forget the Night’ at the beginning of this week – and was delighted to see it rocket up the charts. The five-track EP features Jade’s catchy ballads and acoustic guitar melodies and climbed as high as number two in the UK country music chart and number 40 in the UK album chart. The 26-year-old recorded it at studios in Manchester and Liverpool earlier this year. Billed as a “true country” sound, it follows on from Jade’s
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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 NOVEMBER 5 SCHOLES AND BACK Meet at 11am at Cleckheaton Town Hall (BD19 3RH, SE191254) 7 miles – moderate Leader: Noel Tel: 07780 328 561 noelmirfield@hotmail.co.uk
Kids art on show MIRFIELD: A special exhibition of children’s art is being shown at the West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield from November 39. ‘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, person-centred 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.
Photo exhibition A MAJOR new photography exhibition has opened at Matthew’s Coffee House in Cleckheaton. Gary Clarkson Images and Stewart Waite Photography have come together to showcase work which focuses on various aspects including landscapes, abstract images and monochrome. The exhibition at the coffee shop on Market Street runs until Christmas Eve.
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Arts Group prep for Xmas 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 origi-
nal 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
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The arts group are also holding an open event tomorrow (Sat, 11am-4pm) 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 forthcoming shows.
Salvation Army to Steampunk at Bagshaw raise funds for party VOLUNTEERS at Batley Salvation Army are aiming to stage a table top sale with a difference to try to raise enough money to provide a children’s Christmas party. And they are hoping that local people will help them by booking sales tables at £10 a time from which they will be able to sell a whole range of goods including bric-abrac, toys, Christmas gifts, clothing, baby items and more. Organisers Jill Gardiner, who heads the Army’s catering volunteers, and Tanya Fahy, who is in charge of the sec-
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ond-hand shop at the Army’s Stocks Lane premises, say the aim is to provide some Christmas fun for children who might not normally get to enjoy themselves. Staging the indoor car boot sale, on Saturday December 3 between 10am and 1pm, will provide the opportunity for people to sell lots of different goods and clear items which may have been clogging up their homes. And by paying £10 for each stall they will be helping to finance the children’s party, due to be held on December 17. Anyone wanting to book a table can contact Tanya on 07957 613381 or e-mail miriam.broom@salvationarmy.org.uk Chef Jill said this was the first time
any party had been financed in such a manner. “It will enable people to put something back into the community,” she said.
Probus talks CLECKHEATON: The Probus Club have two talks coming up next month. 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.
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BAGSHAW MUSEUM in Batley is celebrating the ‘Museums at Night’ initiative by taking visitors into the world of steampunk tomorrow (Sat). 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 19th-century 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 build-
ing, 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.
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Can the Can, it’s Ann with a rock legend ETERAN US rocker Suzi Quatro has announced that she’ll be heading down under once again in February 2017, and then planning some mega UK dates too. Suzi, who shot to fame in the early 70s, looks amazing and is still rocking all over the world. She told me: “I have no plans to retire simply because I love what I do, and if you do then it’s not work really, is it?” Check out her website for more details.
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JAMES NORTON was recently spotted in his clerical clothing during filming for Grantchester’s Christmas special in Cambridge. He told me: “I can’t say I am never going to not do this show, but it’s proven one of my biggest hits all over the world, and now we have our very own Christmas special. I can’t quite believe it, but what we have for fans is pretty special.” TV COOK Delia Smith has rejected rumours that she’ll be replacing Mary Berry on The Great British Bake Off. “I have no plans to return to TV at present, but I love the show and also Mary, who truly could replace Mary doing that?” she said. “But I wish the show well.” CHASER Anne Hegerty reveals that life on the set of The Chase is always a lot of fun – especially when Bradley Walsh is on hand to make everyone giggle. She said: “He is a very funny man and often breaks into giggles, which sets everyone off, including me, but don’t tell anyone as it’s not great for my image, is it?!” POLDARK star Aidan Turner tells me that he does not worry too much about ratings and how his Sundaynight rival Victoria is doing. “I think it’s unhealthy to be doing that and wondering all kinds of things,” he said. “I just hope we provide good drama and that the fans enjoy the goings-on of Ross Poldark.” AFTER the ratings success last month, the ‘new-look’ Porridge is returning to BBC One as a series. Work on six episodes written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, creators of the original Ronnie Barker classic, begins in January. Actor Kevin Bishop will star again as Nigel ‘Fletch’ Fletcher. DANCER Darcey Bussell has revealed she would love to
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the experience for making her a better actress. “It’s a lot tougher on a soap then people assume,” she said. “You don’t have that much time to rehearse but you do come out of it a better actress, truly.”
GRAHAM NORTON has hinted to me that novel-writing may become a second career once he retires from his BBC chat show before he turns 60. “I can’t see me doing the chat show beyond that, I mean who would there be left to interview, and I enjoy the solitude of writing more and more,” he said.
ABSOLUTELY Fabulous star Joanna Lumley is hopeful of a follow-up to this year’s big screen version of the show, which did okay at the box office. She said: “I mean we did not expect that much, but I am happy with it and hopefully now Jennifer will get writing another one. I would love to appear as Patsy again.”
ALAN CARR’S Chatty Man has been dropped by Channel Four after struggling to compete with Graham Norton. Alan told me: “It’s tough now doing a chat show, as the stars come on with so many clauses – don’t ask me this and that – so in the end you might as well say ‘why don’t you just interview yourself and I will sit back and have a drink’, you know? It’s madness, really.”
ACCORDING to many fans, it appears that producers of Strictly Come Dancing are not listening to them when it comes to the laboured scripted ‘funny bits’ of hosts Claudia and Tess. A source who works on the show tells me: “Both have no comic timing, and this is where the great show really misses a brilliant host like Sir Bruce.”
CALL THE Midwife is a hugely successful BBC drama, but can it be as successful as a film? BBC bosses are exploring the options and think it could easily do well at the big screen. A friend reveals “It’s been a staple now for a few years and shows no decline in viewing figures, so it could easily be transferred.” SHE played troubled Becky McDonald on Coronation Street for six years, and Katherine Kelly has credited
STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli tells me that he leaps out of his chair on the show as: “I am dramatic, and some of the performances make me jump up as many are so good, but also of course I get remembered that way don’t I?” ACTRESS Jaime Winstone is to play Dame Barbara Windsor in a new BBC drama. Jaime, whose father is Ray Winstone the professional Hollywood hard man actor, reveals: “It’s brilliant really as I have met her many times and she is a legend, so it’s daunting, but what a challenge.”
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Relationships Potting Shed wins yet again are blooming! THE POTTING Shed Spa in Batley has scooped two more national awards.
The popular spa, situated at Redbrick Mill, was named as the ‘Most Luxurious Spa 2016’ at the National Lux Hotel and Spa Awards and won ‘Finest Unique Spa’ at the European
BIRSTALL-BASED PPG Architectural Coatings made a bright start to October by sponsoring two community projects close to its headquarters. The paint firm backed voluntary group Birstall in Bloom and helped erect a sign at Birstall Smithies crossroads. The ‘Welcome to Birstall’ sign, situated just a stone’s throw from the PPG site, fea-
tures both the PPG and Birstall in Bloom logos. Staff members from PPG’s HQ will also be giving up their time to assist with the building of a raised bed allotment at Batley Bulldogs’ Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, for use by a local Mencap group. The architectural coatings manufacturer has gained reputation for pitching in on local community projects as part of its community engagement scheme, which
Wilko opening HOME and garden retailer Wilko will open the doors at its new store at Birstall Shopping Park on Wednesday morning. The first 100 customers through the door will receive one of 100 tickets giving them the chance to win a prize, including ten £20 Wilko gift cards and 20 £10 and £5 Wilko gift cards, as well as products from the new autumn/winter
encourages employees to volunteer at events. Birstall in Bloom organiser Joanna Cooney said: “We are very grateful for PPG’s contribution to our group’s latest project. “Birstall in Bloom’s aim is to keep our village looking beautiful and, by erecting the sign, we hope that we instil a sense of pride within the local community. “We can’t thank PPG enough!”
2017 range. There will also be free hot chocolate and parkin for shoppers. Wilko branch manager Steve Mellor said: “The team is busy preparing the final touches to the store ahead of the official opening at 9am on November 2. “We've got lots of exciting things planned for the launch day including giveaways and competitions so we hope everyone can come and join us to celebrate Wilko's new home in Birstall.”
Here for your plumbing & gas needs IF YOU need a trustworthy and competent gas and heating engineer at a fair price, then look no further. “l’m based in Birstall and have been running CR Gas & Plumbing Services for almost ten years after working as a British Gas engineer for 15 years. “I will take care of all of your heating and plumbing needs, from breakdowns to servicing, from boiler exchanges to fitting appliances and everything in between.
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Business Awards. Owner and founder Sam Pearce said: “We are delighted with these national accolades, we have now totalled 16 awards in just five years of business, cementing us as the most highly-awarded beauty business in the UK.”
Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to the latest edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online
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HIS month I am going to talk about the cyber-attack that occurred on Friday October 21 and prevented popular websites like Twitter, Netflix and Spotify from working. The attack was a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack and affected a large volume of websites for almost 12 hours. DDoS attacks A DDoS attack occurs when huge numbers of computers open the same webpage at the same time. Attacks generally involve millions of computers all going to the same internet destination. The massive increase in traffic causes the website server to stop responding, rendering the website useless. DDoS attacks are very common, we generally only hear about them when they make the media (highprofile cases have included Sony and Paypal in the past), but they occur more regularly than many people would expect. The attack on Friday was the largest successful attack of its kind, and it was different. Historically attacks come from individual computers that have been compromised. If you click on a file that contains
malicious software, often you don’t even know you have done it, the software rests on your computer until it is activated by the hackers. When called into action the software (called a botnet) instructs your computer to access a particular destination/website. The DDoS attack occurs because millions of computers are doing this at the same time. The attack on Friday was different because rather than people’s PCs being used, it was webcams, CCTV units, DVRs and routers. With more and more household items being connected to the internet, there are more devices available to be used in these types of attacks. Preventing your devices being used Because so many of our devices are connected to the internet, if a hacker is able to get onto our home networks they are able to massively scale up the size of an attack, because there are more devices available to them at each location. Hackers often use devices to access our network and then gain access to our PCs, as we become savvier about clicking on rogue files and more than likely have anti-virus in place.
The easiest way to increase cyber security at home is to ensure that you always change the factory default password on the device that you have. Many devices use the same starting password to make it easier for you to log-on to a new device, but if you take the time to change the password, and ensure each device you have has a different password, you can reduce the likelihood of an unwanted visitor on your network. It is clear that as our behaviours continue to change and we move to an even more connected world, we have to become more aware of the risks of security, and how taking some simple measures can at least reduce the risk that our data and networks can be compromised. • To read more on this and other subjects, please visit the blog at www. ascensor.co.uk/blog. For more information contact andrew@ascensor.co.uk Twitter: @andrewjfirth Connect on LinkedIn: andrewjfirth Ascensor are a Digital Agency providing website design, ecommerce and search engine optimisation.
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into cash £££s 1) Ring Adele on 01924 470296 (9.30am-4.30pm). Have your advert ready and you can pay by debit card (30p surcharge). 2) Call into the office at 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB and pay by cash, cheque or debit card (30p surcharge). 3) Post your advert and include your name and a contact number, along with cheque for payment. ADVERTS must be no longer than 50 words. (We cannot accept the following items: Motor vehicles, caravans, livestock. All listings will stay in marketplace for a maximum of two months. If you wish to amend your listing, or cancel when sold, contact or call 01924 470296. NEW 1930s floor-standing Murphy valve radio, working order £6. 2 x vintage overmantle mirrors, £8.00 for pair or £5.00 each, small wicker peacock chair, good condition £6.00. Buyer to collect. Tel 07934 603470. (2027) Two Baxi Brazilia balanced flue wall heaters, F5 oak, good condition with installation guide. £150 ONO, cash only. Tel 01924 457399. (2028) Three sliding wardrobe doors, 93” x 31” with track, full mirror doors, ready to fit. £50 ONO, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 503021. (2029) Engine oil 4 x 1 litre in plastic container, Castrol GTX 10-4 A3-B3. £10.00 each, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 451024. (2030) Solid oak table, 2 x carver chairs, 6 x chairs, extendable, excellent condition, buyer to collect. £350.00. Tel 07929 257475. (2031) 84 traditional bulbs, 40w, 60w, 75w, all new and in boxes, £12.00. Tel 07708 199300. (2032) CHILDREN’S GOODS/TOYS Mamas & Papas Lumix pram, black with black & white hood, black apron, parasol, rain cover. Only used at Grandma’s. Like new, cost £186, only £50 bargain. Tel 01924 511981. (2020) ICandy Apple pram with carrycot, puschair seat, rain cover. Converts to three-wheeler (wheel included), new tyres. Beautiful pram, first to see will buy. Absolute bargain £135. Tel 01274 870164/ 07982 962873. (2008) DIY New light alloy decorating steps, cost £25, accept £15. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area), can deliver. (2015) ELECTRICAL Tall, white Hotpoint freezer, 7 compartments, 5 of which are drawers. Was used as overflow, no longer required £80 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) FABRIC/FASHION/ Bailey’s ladies sheepskin jacket, size 14+, brown, in excellent condition £12 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) Two HSL high seat chairs in pink, excellent condition, must be seen, £65 each. Tel 01274 870164. (2008) Gents medium size duffle coat, cost over £200, bargain at £30. Tel 01924 518904. (2007)
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 £25 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 £199 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)
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Up to £7: £8 - £25: £26 - £50 £51- £100 £101-£200 £201-£500 £501-£1450 £1,451 plus headboard £25. Tel 01924 503630. Buyer collects. (1995) GAMES Table-top gaming table, portable in its own carry case. Suitable for poker/ blackjack etc with four hundred plastic chips & dice and cards. All brand new £25. Tel 01274 876814. (2015) GARDEN Petrol lawnmower, Power Devil 3.5hp, in good working order. £55, buyer to collect. Thornhill area. Tel: 01924 430088 (2026) Rockery stone for sale, various sizes, over 40 individual stones. Buyer collects £35 ono. Tel 07999 889986. (2005) Approximately two tons of black Yorkshire stone, including stone steps and a few stone ridge tiles, £200 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) White plastic furniture garden set, one round table + 4 chairs £15 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001)
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)
HOUSEHOLD 80-20 carpet, fawn colour (neutral), excellent condition, 20 foot 2 inch by 12 foot 1 inch. £90 ONO, buyer to collect. Tel: 07908 089283 (2025)
High-backed bamboo chair £15 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001)
De-humidifer Ebac 2650E, good condition, £35, Roberttown area. Tel: 01484 518288 (2022)
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)
Carpets, one red patterned 5yds x 4 yds; one fawn patterned 15ft x 10ft; from single adult home, with no pets, £15 for both. Will split. Tel 01924 462494. (2014)
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)
Roller blind, nearly new; white, blue & grey abstract pattern 91” W x 46” drop. Cost £250, will accept £95. Tel 01924 498461. (1998)
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) Single divan bed with
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Vax carpet shampooer, only used 3 times, includes several bottles carpet shampoo. Absolute bargain £50. Tel 01924 476568. Buyer collects. (2011)
Internal flush door, wood effect veneer, 78” x 30”, hinge & handle cut out £2.00. Tel 01924 462494. (1997) Four Hofmeister glass boots, (2 large, 2 smaller) pub memorabilia £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) 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
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07876 163070 (1979) Period lamp standard, polished mahogany, with floral shade £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) 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) MISCELLANEOUS Downsizing collection of ceramic pottery, china, pewter tankard, several tea sets etc, all excellent condition, buyers welcome to view and choose. Items from £5.00, would make good Christmas presents, need the space, hence the bargain prices. Mirfield area. Tel: 078761 63070. (2024) 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) 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) PET GOODS Dog kennel 3ft x 2ft floor. Weatherproofed, lined, all wood, unused £60. Tel 01924 472043. (2009) 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) 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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Albion secure valuable win Evo-Stik First Division North Albion’s Jimmy Eyles Adam Hirst
JACKSON’S BRACE ENDS REDS’ THREE-GAME LOSING STREAK Evo-Stik First Division North
LANCASTER CITY OSSETT TOWN
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at the Giant Axe OSSETT TOWN have climbed the First Division North table thanks to a 2-0 away win over Lancaster City. A second-half double from defender Ashley Jackson won the game for the Reds. His first goal came in the 70th minute to give Grant Black’s side a slender lead, before he doubled his tally from the penalty spot in the 90th minute to secure his side the three points. The win puts Ossett Town 12th in the table ahead of their
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at Queens Terrace OSSETT ALBION have given themselves a much-needed boost in the Evo-Stik First Division North thanks to a 2-0 win over Radcliffe Borough. It was Albion’s first home win of the season and the Unicorns could have gone ahead inside the first five minutes when a fierce Connor Bower shot crashed against the post.
A series of Albion corners followed and the hosts took advantage. A Bower flick at the near post found Jimmy Eyles who fired his side into the lead from close range. The visitors didn’t offer much in the way of attacking threat in the first period and their hopes of taking something from the game suffered a blow five minutes before half-time when a Nicky Matthews
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Albion earn morale-boosting victory By Mike Popplewell
Ossett Town manager Grant Black home clash with Hyde United tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 3pm).
BASKETBALL
Vipers find form against Tigers SPEN Valley Vipers’ second string beat Leeds Tigers Seconds 57-49 in the Leeds Basketball League. The Vipers bounced back well from a disappointing result against
OSSETT ALBION RADCLIFFE BOROUGH
shot found the top corner for Albion. But the hosts didn’t create as many chances in the second period as they focused on maintaining their advantage. Radcliffe did improve towards the end of the half, however their efforts were matched by Albion keeper Jordan Bradshaw. Albion looked to have ended the game in fine style when Eyles found the back of the net, but it was ruled out for offside. The win lifts Richard Tracey’s Albion to 20th ahead of their tough away clash with high-flyers Brighouse Town tomorrow (Sat).
Harrogate Raiders Seconds seven days earlier to reclaim top spot in Division Two. The Vipers Seconds return to action against Queensbury Hawks on Sunday November 6
(5.15pm). In Division One Spen Valley Vipers’ first team sit fourth and their next match is a home clash with Leeds on Lithuania Seconds Sunday November 6 (6.30pm).
OSSETT ALBION travel to AFC Preston in good heart following a morale-boosting 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Harrogate Railway in the North East Regional League Southern Section. It was a first win of the season for Albion and another victory this week will lift them above their opponents and improve their chances of avoiding a relegation scrap this season. Against Railway, Albion led 2-0 at half-time and went on to complete their victory with Jo Atkinson,
Rachel Barber and Rebecca Wiggans all on target, but, having already lost 3-1 at Preston in the League Cup earlier this season Sunday’s (Oct 30) game promises to be a tough task. Last week’s win was Albion’s first of the season and though it has put them in reach of clubs above them they remain second from bottom. Battyeford Belles are still propping up the table in the West Riding League Premier Division after a 2-0 defeat at Hepworth, which left them still looking for their first points of the season.
Although having one win under their belts already the Belles have been docked three points for disciplinary reasons. On Sunday the West Mills side have another difficult game at home to well-placed Tingley Athletic, who beat Ossett Town 3-0 in their last game. Ossett, with only one win to their name, will be looking for a change in fortune in their rearranged game at Brayton Belles next week. A 4-0 win for Dewsbury Rangers over Boroughbridge kept them in second place in Division
Two. They’re now just four points behind leaders Skipton with a game in hand following Skipton’s 11 draw with Ossett Town Reserves. Rangers are without a game this week but Town’s Reserves are at home to fellow strugglers Silsden Both sides go in search of their first win of the campaign. And finally in Division Three Lower Hopton demonstrated their promotion potential with a resounding 7-0 win over Brighouse Athletic A. Hopton will be confident ahead of their trip to Durkar on Sunday.
RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH
Saphir Du Rheu prepares for Hennessy Gold Cup APHIR DU RHEU will run at Wetherby this weekend in preparation for the Hennessy Gold Cup, but is unlikely to feature in the showcase Charlie Hall Chase at the West Yorkshire track. Instead the Paul Nicholls-trained grey, who was a disappointing fifth at Cheltenham despite going off favourite last year, looks set to follow a tried and trusted plan by reverting back to timber to contest the Bet365 Hurdle, which is registered as the West Yorkshire Hurdle. It is a tactic the Ditcheat handler used to great effect with Tidal Bay a few years ago and looks the likely plan for tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45 in favour of the Charlie Hall and Ascot’s Sodexho Gold Cup. Owner Andy Stewart said: “Saphir Du Rheu is fine and will probably go the Tidal Bay route in the Bet365 Hurdle as a prep race for possibly the Hennessy... Saphir also has an entry at Ascot but he is almost certain to go for the hurdle.” Getting horses in tip-top shape for Cheltenham takes months of planning, and Colin Tizzard is right up there with the best of them. Five years ago he launched Cue Card’s chasing career at Chepstow and
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last week Thistlecrack followed in his footsteps with a near faultless display to win the Aspen Waite Complete Business Growth Service Novices’ Chase. The eight-year-old four-time Grade Onewinning hurdler looks to have the world at his feet as a chaser, and immediately hardened in Cheltenham’s Timico Gold Cup market to ante post favouritism at a general 5-1. Tizzard’s broad smile was only matched by jockey Tom Scudamore, who could not hide his delight, saying: “Every horse is different, they are all individuals but he’s a mighty one. He can do things other horses can’t even dream of, he’s phenomenal and it’s tremendous to be associated with him.” Tizzard added of the Chepstow 1-6 winner: “The horse was not nervous at all and he thoroughly enjoyed his job. You could not have wished for a horse to jump better. “He is a beautiful horse and this is what we do it for, to end up with horses like this. My heart is pumping just talking about it. “Next month no doubt we’ll go to Cheltenham. He hasn’t had a hard race
and he needs the practice.” In the Charlie Hall at Wetherby tomorrow (Saturday 3.20) a second victory for Cue Card would see him emulate a select band of dual winners including Wayward Lad, One Man, See More Business and Ollie Magern, but I will be siding with Blaklion as his trainer Nigel Twiston Davis bids for a fourth win in the race with his seven-yearolds. Like Cue Card he is proven at Wetherby, having won the Towton over course and distance in February and should be ready to go after a lengthy summer holiday. If the going at Ascot stays on the fast side of good tomorrow (Saturday), I like the chances of Thomas Brown in the 3.35 race at odds of around 10-1. He was rated as high as 145 over hurdles but is now on a mark of 137, which gives him every chance, on top of the fact that it goes well fresh. Before
we move over to flat racing which will now be focused around all-weather tracks, have a look at the odds on Aidan Coleman to be top jump jockey. Richard Johnson is rightfully the man to beat, but any injury to him will open the door for Coleman who is a freelance and will pick up plenty rides for Jonjo O’Neill, and who is proving to be equally effective over hurdles and chases. Newcastle is bound to become a popular weekend venue after becoming the first all-weather track in the North East and in tonight’s (Friday) apprentice handicap at 8.15pm local connections of Mr Orange expect him to act well on the new tapeta track. The gelded son of Paco Boy should appreciate the surface and the three-yearold has more than a live chance of claiming a third career victory.
• LOCAL FIRM Carrigill’s are now 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 on the slip and it must be for their selection, which this week runs on Saturday at Newmarket (see below). AUGUR’S BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND: Saphir Du Rheu, Wetherby Saturday 2.45pm each way 6-1 generally and Heartstone at Chelmsford Saturday 7.40pm. CARRIGILL’S NAP: Estidhkaar goes in Newmarket’s Listed Ben Marshall Stakes at 4.40 pm (free bet if finishes outside the top four, ask in shop for details). AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: King’s Socks. Was one of the best four-year-old hurdlers in France before being picked up by David Pipe at the Arqana July sale and is expected to make his debut at Cheltenham on November 12. And he won’t be hard to spot, with very striking white socks on each leg.
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NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Inconsistent Sedge exit League Cup NCEL League Cup Third Round
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at Clayborn LIVERSEDGE were dumped out of the Northern Counties East League League Cup 4-2 by Clipstone in a thrilling third round tie that needed extra-time to separate the two sides. Sedge got off to a great start at Clayborn taking the lead inside the first minute through Daniel Hull. But their advantage lasted just four minutes when Clipstone’s Jack Siddal found the back of the net.
Jonathan Rimmington’s men were confident following their narrow 1-0 Premier Division win over Clipstone last Saturday (Oct 22) and went ahead on Tuesday night for a second time when Vaughan Redford struck in the 22nd minute. Liversedge held the one-goal lead through to half-time and in the second period defended strongly. But as the game wore on Sedge players tired and Clipstone’s persistence paid off with an equalising goal in the 80th minute. It meant the game went to extra-time, when the tired and depleted hosts struggled to compete. The visitors netted twice more thanks to George Milner and Joshua Nodder. Liversedge return to Premier Division action tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 3pm) when they travel to face Cleethorpes Town.
SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Goal-fest in Memorial Trophy IT WAS a goal fest in the Spen Valley Memorial Trophy last weekend with 40 goals being scored in just six games. Norfolk bagged eight of those in their comfortable 8-5 win over Savile Town. The hosts scored through Eugene Ogorado (hat-trick), Suffyan Hafiz (two), Imran Farooq and Said Said. Sajeel Qadir, Shakeel Pandor, Zubair Hussain (two) and Waqar Bashir netted for Town. Savile United were in fine form as they cruised to an easy 4-1 win at
Dewsbury West Side Reserves. Danyal Pandor, Shuaib Sadiq Patel, Abdul Karim Mahmood and Ismail Patel scored for United. Haseeb Shahid grabbed West Side’s consolation. Palestino hit double figures with their resounding 11-2 win over Howden Clough. Zain Mushtaq struck six times, while Zubair Khan (hat-trick), Micah Bleau and Abdul Qayum completed the scoring for the hosts. In reply Clough scored thanks to Shane
Thornton and Jack Scott. In the lowest-scoring game of the weekend, George Healey edged past Athletico thanks to a Lee Sykes effort. Elsewhere an Adeeb Jawad brace followed by goals from Adil Tanvir, Umar Zahoor and Danyal Dar helped Girlington to a 5-1 home victory over Savile Youth. The visitors netted through Abdullah Aswat. And in the final match Dewsbury West Side beat Inter Batley 2-0 with goals from Ahmedaulah Bham and Jamil Sair.
George Healey FC
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Three hat-tricks in game where Fisher humble Reserves MOST teams in the Heavy Woollen Sunday League were involved in the league cup and league trophy last weekend. St John Fisher took on their Reserves side and emerged comfortable 12-2 Challenge Cup winners thanks to hat-tricks from Dominic Simpson, Matthew Bugg and Stephen Wales, a double from Irfane Khan plus a Noel Whittaker strike. The Reserves replied through Jack Murphy and Ryan Higgins. Also through to the next round are Woodkirk Valley,
where Christy Woods hit a hat-trick in their 7-0 win over Overthorpe Sports Club. Woodkirk’s tally was completed by Gavin Huxall, David Murphy, Danny Barton and an own goal. Tim Clarke, Sean Housecroft and Shaun McDaid all bagged doubles as AFC Chickenley won 6-4 at Birstall Cricket Club, who replied through Troy Bagshaw, Ryan Kerregher, Gaz Richardson and Dominic Carr. Premier Division side Heckmondwike Sports Club had James Haigh on target but they were humbled 3-1 at
WEST YORKSHIRE LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION Carlton Athletic Beeston St Anthony's Field Leeds City Sherburn White Rose Pool Headingley Knaresborough Town Shelley Horbury Town Hunslet Club Robin Hood Athletic Brighouse Old Boys Ilkley Town Oxenhope Recreation Wetherby Athletic
P 9 9 10 9 11 11 12 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 11 11
W D L PTS 9 0 0 27 7 0 2 21 7 0 3 21 6 2 1 20 6 1 4 19 5 3 3 18 6 0 6 18 5 2 4 17 5 1 5 16 4 2 6 14 4 2 6 14 4 2 5 14 2 3 7 9 3 0 9 9 3 0 8 9 1 2 8 5
DIVISION ONE Hall Green United Wyke Wanderers Howden Clough Leeds Modernians Hartshead Huddersfield Amateur East End Park Boroughbridge Kippax Aberford Albion Featherstone Colliery Swillington Saints Old Centralians Whitkirk Wanderers Otley Town Thornhill
P 8 11 12 11 11 10 11 10 11 10 8 11 9 9 12 8
W D L PTS 7 1 0 22 6 3 2 21 7 0 5 21 6 2 3 20 4 6 1 18 5 3 2 18 5 3 3 18 5 3 2 18 5 1 5 16 4 0 6 12 3 2 3 11 3 1 7 10 2 3 4 9 2 2 5 8 2 0 10 6 0 0 8 0
Horbury thrashed by in-form Carlton IN THE West Yorkshire League Premier Division Horbury Town were thumped 6-1 away at league-leaders Carlton Athletic. The visitors went into half-time level at 1-1 thanks to a goal from Luke Playford, but Athletic couldn’t be prevented from maintaining their 100 per cent record in the Premier Division this season. Goals from Scott Hargreaves (brace), Tom Griffiths, James Kirson, Andrew Payne and Kinglsey Wetherald ensured the hosts extended their lead at the top of the table to six points. Horbury are now 10th as they prepare to host Headingley tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 2.30pm). In Division One Howden Clough managed a 5-2 away victory over strugglers Whitkirk Wanderers. Nathan Hallas bagged a brace while Stefan Gobbold, Andrew Griffiths and Patrick Sykes completed the scoring for the Division’s third-placed side. Clough travel to Hall Green United tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 2.30pm). Meanwhile Hartshead could only manage a 1-1 draw against Featherstone Colliery. Fifth-placed Hartshead host fourth-bottom Old Centralians tomorrow (2.30pm).
Championship team Clifton Rangers. Andy Bates, Andrew Pickles, Jonathan Walton, Neil Pickles and Lee Brooke all found the net as Woodman Batley Carr won 5-2 at Navigation, who replied through Lee Bennett and Craig Batty. Adam Ali Ravat, Faisal Adam, Yusuf Akudi and Ismail Loonat all netted in Mount Pleasant’s 4-0 win at Town Rangers. Finally in the Challenge Cup, Mirfield Town won 4-0 at Wellington Westgate thanks to a Chris Meeson double, plus strikes from Oliver Rounding and Elliot Smith. In the Challenge Trophy Roberttown Rovers were the day’s big scorers, winning 8-1 at Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves. Andrew Asquith led the way with a hat-trick with Dean Vernon, Matthew Bolton, Reiss Brooke, Taylor Biggins and Max Vernon also chipping in. Joe Parry, Matthew Orme, Adam Swinden, Kieran Cooper and Ash Parkinson all found the net as Birstall St Patricks won 5-1 against Wike Horse (Eddie McKay). Jonny Irvine bagged four goals and Jimmy Mortimer the other as Scholes Athletic won 5-2 at FC Liversedge,
who replied through Paul Fryer and an own goal. Saville Arms needed penalties to beat local rivals Old Bank WMC after their game ended 4-4 after 90 minutes. Kieran Corley, Scott Ryan, Jack Baldwin and Danny Damen netted for Saville, with Old Bank replying through a Will Evans brace, plus strikes from Robert Evans and Jason Evans. Waqar Bashir hit a brace for Snowdon as they won 3-1 against Clifton Rangers Reserves, Bilal Mir hitting the other. Westgate 23 shocked Division Two leaders Wire Works after Alex Wilson and Jake Blackburn netted in a 2-1 win. James Hamlet hit Wire Works’ consolation. In the only Championship game to be played, Hanging Heaton Cricket Club climbed to seventh spot after doubles from Joe Jagger and James Keen saw them win 4-2 at The Yorkshireman. In Division One Deighton WMC moved up to fourth place after Gary Price, Brenton Williams, Kedean Fogarthy and Darren Williams all scored in a 4-1 win at St Ignatius (Lloyd Bonsel).
WEST RIDING COUNTY AMATEUR LEAGUE
Littletown lay down marker in cup win LITTLETOWN booked their place in the next round of the Premier Division Cup thanks to a 3-1 home win over in-form Huddersfield YMCA. The match was evenly balanced in the first half, before Joe Jagger collected the match ball thanks to a second half hat-trick which took the game beyond the reach of YMCA. Huddersfield netted a consolation courtesy of substitute Kitson Gayle. The two side’s meet again for a Premier Division rematch at Laund Hill tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 2pm) where Huddersfield will be hoping for a win to remain above their third-placed rivals, who have two games in hand. A win for the Beck Lane outfit could see them go top of the table after the weekend’s action is complete. Elsewhere Lower Hopton overcame
PREMIER DIVISION Huddersfield YMCA Salts Littletown Steeton Newsome FC Golcar United Halifax Irish Lepton Highlanders Campion Honley FC D.R.A.M. Community FC Lower Hopton Overthorpe Sports Club
P 11 11 9 9 10 10 10 11 10 9 10 7 9
W 6 7 6 6 5 4 4 3 1 2 2 1 1
D L 4 1 1 3 2 1 1 2 3 2 3 3 2 4 3 5 6 3 2 5 0 8 2 4 1 7
PTS 22 22 20 19 18 15 14 12 9 8 6 5 4
Lepton Highlanders 6-4 on the road but Overthorpe Sports Club slipped to a 4-1 home defeat to Steeton. Both Lower Hopton and Overthorpe return to league action this weekend (Sat, 2pm) where the face Salts and Newsome FC respectively.
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RUGBY LEAGUE
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Trojans survive late fightback
Sharks and Trojans impress in final outing of the season
Pennine Winter League
UPTON 30 THORNHILL TROJANS 32 at Quarry Lane THORNHILL TROJANS held off a late Upton fightback to edge past their opponents 32-30 in the Pennine 11-a-side Winter League. With home advantage Upton went ahead early on with a try and goal, but Thornhill responded quickly to build up an healthy lead. Debutant prop-forward Jonathan Hellings, who has recently signed from Thornhill's local rivals Mirfield Stags, put in a strong performance to win the man of the match award. Skipper James Craven also played well at halfback and used his pace to bag his side’s first try of the game. Mark Hodgson successfully converted the touchdown. It wasn’t long before the Trojans added to their total with a try from James Lister, whose quick feat evaded would be tacklers on his way to the line. Hodgson converted. Jordan Truelove was next to score when he collected a high kick to touch down in the corner for an unconverted four-pointer. Thornhill sensed they could win the game in the first half and pressed for more tries. Winger Sam Ratcliffe made good ground before the ball was worked along the attacking line to Luke Carter who sold a delightful dummy to create a gap
to cross over for a try. Hodgson was once again on target with the conversion. Chris Mitchell soon put the visitors further ahead with an unconverted try. The Trojans had a commanding 26-6 lead at the start of the second half, but when tempers began to boil over the visitors lost their composure. Truelove managed to grab his second try of the game which Hodgson converted before Upton turned the tide in the contest. The hosts controlled large parts of the second period crossing for four unconverted tries, one of which was an 80 metre interception score. Thornhill’s lead was cut to just two points at that point and the Overthorpe Park side were saved by the clock as Upton ultimately ran out of time to find a winning score. The victory puts Thornhill third in the table but they could go joint top if they win their game in hand. They face a trip to bottom-club Higginshaw tomorrow (Sat Oct 29, 2.30pm). • Elsewhere in Pennine League Division Three Dewsbury Celtic lost 31-20 at home to Birkenshaw. It was Celtic’s third defeat on the spin, which leaves the Westtown side languishing in eighth position. Birkenshaw jump to fifth after securing only their second win of the season. Celtic travel to Greetland All Rounders next (Sat Nov 5, 2pm) while Birkenshaw prepare for the visit of Worth Village (Sat Nov 12, 2pm).
Pennine 11-a-side Winter League P Lock Lane 2 Upton A 2 Thornhill Trjns 1 Methley Royals 2 B’house Rgrs A 1 Cowling H’quins 1 Higginshaw 1
W 2 1 1 1 0 0 0
D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L 0 1 0 1 1 1 1
Pts 4 2 2 2 0 0 -2
THORNHILL Trojans Under11s battled hard in their final outing of the season – losing narrowly to Silsden. The Trojans’ defensive line held firm for long periods despite being tested on numerous occasions by strong Silsden forwards. But at half-time the Overthorpe Park side were trailing by one try. After the restart Thornhill had their chances to cross for a try but the Silsden defence proved too strong. The hosts crossed for another two tries before the end to seal the win against a hard-working Trojans side. Frazer Cass bagged the player of the match and top tackler prizes for his efforts. The parents’ and opposition player awards were collected by Faith McKay and finally the 100 per cent accolade went to James Lister and Dylan Harpin.
Meanwhile Shaw Cross Sharks Under-8s ended their season at home to Kippax. Alfie Ibbitson’s impressive performance earned him the opposition man of the match and parents’ player honours, while Seb Jeffers was named top tackler and parents’ player for making several trysaving tackles. Other parents’ award winners include Kaiden Mullins, Ellis Peake and Teddy Dawson for showing good skill and quick footwork throughout. The top trainer prize went to Jacob Stevenson. Other strong performances came from Bailey Woods, Phoebe Wilson, Ben Tranter, Alfie Law, Charlie Tilford, Lennon Smith, Jack Stephenson, Frankie Beverley and Ethan Brereton. The Sharks youngsters will return to action in March next year as the under-9s.
Sharks’ Ottewell collects top honour at awards dinner SHAW CROSS SHARKS’ Sam Ottewell was named player of the year at the club’s annual end-of-season awards dinner. Other winners from the National Conference League side include players’ player Jake Dooner, young player of the year Brandon French, back of the year Will Gledhill and forward of the year John Rourke. The clubman of the year accolade was shared between Brett Turner and Bob Consterdine. In the Sharks’ Yorkshire Men’s League side Tom Shaw was awarded the player of the year honour, players’ player was Tom Stuckey, back of the year went to Jack Searby and forward of the year was
Shaw Cross Sharks Under-8s were in a playful at their end-of-season presentation night! Ben Spaven. In other news the Sharks Under-16s will host their own awards night tomorrow (Sat Oct 29) at their Leeds Road clubhouse, where the inaugu-
ral winner of the Michael Sullivan Award for sporting achievement will be announced and presented by the late RL legend’s daughter, Michelle Sullivan.
RUGBY UNION
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE
Kestrels top after fifth straight win
Morrison and Kear lock horns on international stage International RL Friendly
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Yorkshire Merit League Premiership
CLECKHEATON KESTRELS at Moorend
CLECKHEATON Kestrels outfought Doncaster Phoenix Seconds 38-15 in the Yorkshire Merit League Premiership to stretch their winning run to five games. Cleckheaton earned their five valuable points thanks to two tries each from Jack Seddon and Ollie Depledge. Lee Queeley and Elliot Sheard completed Cleck’s try tally. The Kestrels are top of the table by a single point and will hope to extend that margin when they host second-bottom York tomorrow at Moorend (Sat Oct 29, 3pm).
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GLENN MORRISON’S Jamaica held John Kear’s Wales to a 16-16 draw in an international rugby league friendly at Belle Vue last Friday (Oct 21). Morrison’s squad, consisting of Batley Bulldogs players Wayne Reittie, Alex Brown, Joel Farrell and Danny Bravo, went behind to a try from Rhodri Lloyd in the corner. But the Reggae Boys, who train at Dewsbury Rams’
Tetley’s Stadium, hit back to take the lead when Aaron Jones-Bishop collected a high bomb, beating his marker to touchdown in the corner on 25 minutes. Jy-Mel Coleman converted to make it 6-4. In an even contest Kear’s men edged in front once more thanks to Courtney Davies try, but it was the Caribbean side who held the lead at the break after Jones-Bishop bagged his second after a defensive mix up from the Welsh. Coleman converted to give his side a 12-8 advantage. In the second half Bradford
Bulls’ new signing Ross Peltier was held up over the line for Jamaica before Kear’s side received a boost when Corey Hanson was yellow carded. Wales quickly took advantage of the extra man with a Lloyd White try and Davies conversion. The Dragons found themselves 16-12 up when Davies knocked over a penalty, but in the dying minutes of the game Jones-Bishop completed his hat-trick to level the scores. Jamaica could have won the game, but Coleman’s conversion attempt drifted wide of the posts.
Rams boss Glenn Morrison led Jamaica to a draw against Wales
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Farrell move ‘right choice’ Forward delighted to be working with Batley boss Diskin By Joe Link
Joel Farrell in action for Dewsbury against Batley Steve Horsfall
FOLLOWING his notable move away from Dewsbury Rams Joel Farrell believes he will become a better player under the guidance of new Batley Bulldogs head coach Matt Diskin. Farrell crossed the Heavy Woollen divide last month after lengthy discussions with the former Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls star Diskin – and the 22year-old admits Batley’s success in reaching the Super 8s Qualifiers last season played a huge part in his decision to end a two-year stay at the Tetley’s Stadium. “I’ve known Disko (Matt Diskin) since I played in the Bradford Bulls academy, which is a long time ago now,” said Farrell. “When he was named as John Kear’s successor at Batley he approached me and told me that he thought I could offer a lot to his squad next year. “He also told me what he thinks Batley can achieve next season and how they’re going to get there. “He is a very driven coach and has a lot of ambition, when he approached me it was a huge confidence boost and now I just can’t wait to start playing rugby for him and Batley. “As a player you want to play at the highest possible level and I’m optimistic that Batley can reach the Qualifiers again next year so I’m confident I’ve made the right decision. “The squad is largely the same as last year’s so we know the talent is there, it’s just about delivering it on the pitch. “But I’m just really excited for the season to start and to see what we can achieve as a group.” Since the end of last season the Jamaican international has played for his country against Ireland and Wales under his former Rams boss, Glenn Morrison. But the second-row forward admits there are no hard feelings between the pair. He said: “It’s been good playing under
Glenn for Jamaica. “He’s a good coach and we’re on good terms. We both want to win every game we’re a part of, so we have a good relationship, nothing’s changed in that respect.” Batley Bulldogs return to training next Wednesday (November 2) and Farrell believes playing for his country has helped him ahead of what is set to be a gruelling pre-season. “A few Batley players were in the Jamaica squad,” said Farrell. “There was Alex Brown, Wayne Reittie, and Danny Bravo who I’ve played alongside during the last couple of weeks and it’s been good getting to know them and seeing how they work and train,” added Farrell. “Being part of the Jamaica set-up means I’ve also managed to maintain my fitness levels, although 80 mins at hooker (against Wales) has taken a bit out of me. “Obviously during the off-season there’s a McDonalds or KFC that you
eat, you know you shouldn’t but the temptation is always there. “Having said that I think my fitness is good. I received an email from Batley’s conditioner who set me a programme and I’ve largely stuck to it.” Farrell’s first game in Batley colours is likely to be against his former teammates in this year’s Boxing Day derby at Mount Pleasant. “I never actually won on Boxing Day while playing for Dewsbury,” smiled Farrell. “It would be nice to finally get on the winning side, but it will be difficult. “I’ll certainly be up for it, I’ll want to perform at my best against my old team and also to impress the coach. “It’s a chance for every player to lay down a marker and make a position there own for the start of the new season.” Batley’s 2017 Championship campaign gets underway in France when they play newly-promoted full-timers Toulouse on Saturday, February 4.
Sykes not contemplating retirement DEWSBURY RAMS veteran Paul Sykes (pictured right) insists he still has plenty to offer as he enters his 18th season in the game. The 35-year-old utility back played in Super League for Bradford Bulls and Harlequins at the peak of his career before making the step down to the Championship and signing for hometown team Dewsbury at the end of 2015. “It was a great first season for me,” said Sykes, speaking to The Press from a family holiday in Benidorm. “People said I might struggle adapting to part-time rugby league
but I actually really enjoyed it. “Because of injuries we perhaps didn’t finish as high as we’d have liked in the Championship, but we have a new conditioner in place for next season so hopefully things will be better.” Dewsbury have made five signings in preparation for 2017 and Sykes is looking forward to meeting them when training resumes in mid November. “They’re young and have bags of potential,” admitted the former
England and Great Britain international. “If they want some encouragement or advice I will be happy to help them in anyway I can. “Obviously I was captain last year which was a great honour for me. I’m not sure if Glenn (Morrison) will trust me with it again or not, but either way my aim at this age is to keep fit and play as many games as I can. “I feel great and I think I’ve kept my fitness levels up to a high standard during the off-season and I still
have a love for the game which is key.” Sykes admits he isn’t sure how many more seasons he has left, but insists he would still like to work in the game when his playing career comes to an end. “Karl (Pryce) has taken up a coaching role with Dewsbury this season and I admit that coaching is something I’ve looked into, but while ever I’m playing the game I want to focus 100 per cent on that and nothing else.” Dewsbury kick off next year’s Championship away at Alan Kilshaw’s newly-promoted Rochdale Hornets.
BATLEY BULLDOGS 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP 3rd place SUPER 8s 7th in Qualifiers Coach: Matt Diskin
CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES 2017 Sat, Feb 4 Sun, Feb 12 Sun, Feb 19 Sun, Feb 26 Sun, Mar 5 Sun, Mar 12 Sun, Mar 26 Sun, Apr 2 Sun, Apr 9 Fri, Apr 14 Mon, Apr 17 Sun, Apr 30 Sun, May 7 Sun, May 21 Sun, May 28 Sun, Jun 4 Sun, Jun 11 Sun, Jun 18 Sun, Jun 25 Sun, Jul 2 Sun, Jul 9 Sun, Jul 16 Sun, Jul 23
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DEWSBURY RAMS 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP 8th place SUPER 8s Championship Shield semi-final Coach: Glenn Morrison
CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES 2017 Sun, Feb 5 Sun, Feb 12 Sat, Feb 18 Sun, Feb 26 Sun, Mar 5 Sun, Mar 12 Sun, Mar 26 Sun, Apr 2 Sun, Apr 9 Fri, Apr 14 Mon, Apr 17 Sun, Apr 30 Sun, May 7 Sun, May 21 Sun, May 28 Sun, Jun 4 Sun, Jun 11 Sun, Jun 18 Sun, Jun 25 Sun, Jul 2 Sun, Jul 9 Sun, Jul 16 Sun, Jul 23
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