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DON’T GIVE UP! ■ ‘Light at end of the tunnel’ ■ College move to Pioneer pledge to Dewsbury traders House key to town’s revival

By David Miller STRUGGLING traders in Dewsbury need to hang on for Kirklees College to arrive next year.

That was the message of regeneration board chairman Coun Eric Firth as he launched a renovation scheme on Corporation Street this week.

Premises opposite the market are getting new shop fronts, roofs repaired and internal restoration.

Cash is coming from the £3.7m Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) centred around the Northgate conservation area.

As part of the THI, Kirklees College is due to move into the nearby Pioneer House and the old Safeway supermarket site over the ring road in 2017/18.

Coun Firth (Lab, Dewsbury East) said: “Traders on Northgate have struggled for a long time.

“But now there’s light at the end of the tunnel – when that

building is finished, there’ll be so many pluses from having more people at that end of town.

“And hopefully it will spread.

Like dropping a pebble into a pond, the effects will ripple all around the town centre.”

He called on shopkeepers not to give up and added: “People didn’t realise when the courts closed what an impact that would have on the town.

“It wasn’t just the buildings, we also lost all the professional people employed there and the solicitors.

“Losing them had a major effect. Let’s hope that what happens is we get professional people back and students as well.”

The Dewsbury Pioneers group and craft makers who took over vacant units at the nearby Arcade late last year have now moved on.

Coun Firth added of The Arcade: “It’s really sad and the Dewsbury Pioneers must be frustrated.”

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Friday July 29, 2016 Crematorium, Thursday 4 August at 11.15am.

SCOTT PEGGY On 26 July, aged 82, wife of Colin. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 8 August at 10.30am.

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On 19 July, of Filey, formerly of Liversedge, aged 78. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 3 August at 2pm.

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BRAMWELL ROY On 23 July, of Earlsheaton, aged 78. Husband of Ann. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 15 August at 12.30pm.

BREARLEY NEE DRANSFIELD GWENDOLINE On 24 July, of Mirfield, aged 72. Wife of the late Bob. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 5 August at 1.15pm.

CHAPMAN FRANK On 19 July, aged 78. Husband of Joan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 1 August at 2.45pm.

DAVIS LAURA (NEE BROADLEY) On 16 July, aged 96, of Thornhill. Wife of the late Bob. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 28 July at 12.3pm.

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FISHER MARGARET On 23 July, aged 87. Service on Monday 22 August at Central Methodist Church, Cleckheaton at 11.30am.

GOMERSALL IAN EDWARD On 19 July, aged 68, of Carlinghow. Service at St John’s Church, Carlinghow, Monday 1 August at 2.30pm, followed by committal at Batley Cemetery.

HARFORD ALICE On 23 July, aged 84, of Batley.

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HERITAGE DORIS On 19 July, aged 94, at Linson Court, Batley. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 29 July, at 2pm.

HERTERICH SHEILA On 18 July, aged 81, of Mirfield. Wife of the late Gordon. Service at Dewsbury

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HOWARD KEITH On 21 July, aged 69. Husband to Ann. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 5 August at 12.30pm.

LONGLEY DAVID ERIC On 23 July, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 70. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 4 August at 12.30pm.

MCNALLY NEE HINCHLIFFE JEAN On 23 July, of Shaw Cross, aged 73. Wife of the late Tom. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 3 August at 12.30pm.

MORLEY LYNNE On 22 July, aged 65. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 2 August at 2.45pm.

NICHOLS PAUL JOHN On 20 July, aged 59. Requiem Mass at Holy Spirit RC Church,Wednesday 3 August at 10am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

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Drunk yob sentenced for racial disorder A YOB hurled racist abuse at a Tesco security guard in Batley after a gang ran amok.

Kieron Hale, 20, of Thirlmere Road, Dewsbury, was among a group who went beserk at Tesco Extra just after midnight on January 29.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard disorder in the Bradford Road store lasted for about half an hour.

One of Hale’s group laid down on an escalator while others shouted abuse at customers.

At one point the store manager appealed over the tannoy for all available staff to help remove them from the premises.

Hale was found guilty after a trial on two charges of using threatening behaviour.

Andy Wills, prosecuting, said security officer Nsengiyumva Fiston was one of those who became involved.

Mr Wills said: "One of the males was lying down on the escalator. Mr Fiston thought this was dangerous and asked him to stop.

"They went outside and a member of staff came in and said they were shouting abuse at passers by."

As the gang ran in and out of the store Hale squared up to Mr Fiston and told him: "You can’t do anything, you black b******."

Hale, who was drunk, also swore at a female worker and spat at a customer who tried to intervene.

He eventually fled in a taxi while other culprits dispersed on foot towards Bradford Road.

Chairman of the bench Wayne Perriman told Hale: "There’s no way anyone can condone your behaviour within the confines of a 24-hour supermarket.

"The security guard was trying to do his job and wasn’t there to be abused by someone who can’t handle their drink."

Hale received a community order with a 26-week curfew and 10 days of activity. He must also pay £550 court costs plus £150 to Mr Fiston.

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Good Samaritan ‘critical’ after car crash fracas A GOOD Samaritan suffered serious head injuries when he was run over while trying to help at the scene of a Thornhill car crash.

The man, 49, is in a critical but stable condition in hospital following an incident at around 7.25pm on Sunday.

Earlier, the occupants of three cars – a silver Audi RS6, a grey Audi A3 and a silver BMW 3 Series – were seen acting suspiciously on The Common.

The Audi RS6 is believed to have suffered extensive damage to the rear when it was in collision with the BMW. Residents in nearby homes, alerted by the sound of the impact, came outside to offer help.

One of them, the 49-year-old man, was knocked to the ground when one of the vehicles sped off.

Another local man, aged 56, sustained minor injuries to his legs

‘DON’T GIVE UP’ PLEA TO TOWN’S TRADERS

Burst pipe brings flood and chaos to village

Continued from Page 1 He called on landlords to work with the council and traders and asked: “What is the point of having empty properties?”

Coun Firth revealed THI efforts at the Kingsway and Queensway Arcades are complicated by Kirklees Council bizarrely only owning the floor and ceiling.

“I don’t know how the local authority finished up in that position because it doesn’t make sense,” he said.

“It’s an anomaly, but through THI we will do what we can as long as landlords and shopkeepers come forward with their fair share.”

Tuesday’s unveiling involved 13 to 17 Corporation Street, which benefit from new or repaired stained glasswork, windows, stonework, gutters and awnings.

The building contractor is Roebuck and Holmes and the architects are DK Architecture.

Work is due to be finished during Sepember.

No 17 will remain as Simply Mobile while 13 to 15 will reopen as Polish cafe Sweet and Salted.

“This is a small piece of the jigsaw,” Coun Firth said. “Pioneer House and the education village are a big piece of the jigsaw.

“Dewsbury is at a low ebb, I’m well aware of that, but we will turn it around, I guarantee it, come what may.”

said: “The disruption has been terrible, just in terms of people getting from A to B. And to get to B, drivers have been cutting through residential areas, which a lot of people are not happy about.”

He added of Kirklees Council: “We’ll be putting pressure on the contractors to get this sorted out as soon as possible.

“And one of the best things contractors can do is get the message out that for now drivers shouldn’t come through Gomersal if they can help it.”

No homes or businesses lost water supplies, though staff at Sainsbury’s Local had to clear the car park of standing water.

An area of Oxford Road near Red House Museum was also under water on Monday. The junction near the Co-op was shut so diggers could get under the road surface, which had split open in places due to the force of flowing water.

Diversions were in place and some buses, such as the 220 and 255, were also altered.

Northern Gas Networks were in the area, though the cause of the water pipe burst is unknown.

A Yorkshire Water spokesman said: “Traffic diversion signs have been put in place and we would encourage vehicles to Follow us on facebook avoid this route if they can.

“We are progressing well with the emergency repair work and hope to reopen the junction at some point this weekend.”

Coun Lisa Homes (Con, Liversedge and Gomersal) said she had been told work would not be finished until a week on DAYS A WEEK 9.30am til 5.00pm, Mon-Sat Monday at soonest.

A BURST water pipe brought Gomersal to a standstill – and the disruption is set to continue through this weekend.

Oxford Road was shut in both directions between Grove Lane and Bleak Street from Monday.

Also affected were Church Lane between Oxford Road and Craven Drive and Spen Lane between Oxford Road and Pollard Avenue.

There were long traffic delays from Monday as Yorkshire Water workmen began repairs.

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at the same time.

Police recovered the BMW at the scene and the Audi A3 from nearby Henley Road in Thornhill.

The Audi RS6 also left the area and has not been found. A police search is continuing.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and bailed in connection with the incident.

PC Julian Ingham, of the Safer Roads and Neighbourhoods Support Team West, appealed for

witnesses and added: “In particular, I would appeal to anyone who has any information as to the whereabouts of the silver Audi RS6.

“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of what took place.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Ingham on 101, quoting reference 13160318346, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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News in Brief Man denies making malicious Cox call BIRSTALL: A man denied making a malicious call to police warning them of a Jo Cox-type attack.

Darren Byrom, 42, of Turnsteads Drive, Cleckheaton, is alleged to have dialled 999 on June 18, two days after Mrs Cox was killed.

It is claimed he told a call handler: “There’s going to be another attack in Birstall – I’m giving you all warning now.”

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Byrom is charged under the Communications Act 2003. He denies the offence in that he felt there were tensions in the area and he was genuinely trying to help.

Byrom was granted unconditional bail until a trial at the Huddersfield court on Friday, September 16.

Jo single released BATLEY & SPEN: A charity single in memory of Jo Cox, which features the voices of 200 local people, is out now.

The Rose, by the Batley Community Choir, is available on Amazon, iTunes, Google Play and at www.batleysings.org/ therose.

Proceeds are for Jo’s Fund, the charity set up to raise money for the Royal Voluntary Service, Hope Not Hate and the White Helmets.

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GOMERSAL: A petition to save Red House Museum from closure has been signed by 1,457 people.

Launched by the Friends of Red House Museum, it was available at 26 venues across the village.

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School head bows out after 11 years HECKMONDWIKE: Headteacher Mike Cook bowed out last week after 11 years at the grammar school.

As The Press exclusively revealed in January, Mr Cook was set to retire at the end of the current school year.

He joined as deputy headteacher in 2005 and took the top job five years later.

In that time, the school has consistently been the top secondary in Kirklees for GCSE and A-Level exam results.

Chairman of governors Malcolm Pinder said: “I am sure all staff, parents and students, past and present, would regard Mr Cook as an outstanding head and leader.

“The results in public examinations are second to none. This owes much to the leadership of Mr Cook.”

Meanwhile, the school has introduced an award in memory of former pupil Jo Cox – and its first winner is Zainab Rekhad, who collected a specially-commissioned trophy, certificate and a voucher after money was donated for the creation of an award.

It will be given annually to a year seven to 10 student who has shown selflessness in giving to the community.

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IT STARTED as a cough for Batley dental nurse Gerry Walker – but proved to be a rare type of cancer.

Gerry, 53, of Lansdowne Close, thought last December she had a simple cold bug.

But when her “throat infection” had not gone by February, her boss at the Eclipse Dental Surgery, on Branch Road, insisted she see a doctor.

“Never be embarrassed to see a doctor or think you might be wasting their time; your life could depend on it.”

Weeks later Gerry was diagnosed at Dewsbury District Hospital with nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of blood cancer which affects the body’s immune system – and one symptom is a cough that will not go away.

By coincidence, practice manager Joanne Roberts was diagnosed with the more aggressive Hodgkin’s lymphoma in the same way 16 years ago.

That is why she insisted Gerry see a doctor and said: “I knew from my own experience it could be anything.”

Gerry said of her cancer diagnosis: “It came as a real shock because I’d convinced myself all I had was a virus.”

The care Gerry received was such that she and the dental surgery wanted to give something back.

So fellow dental nurse Virginia Kebble agreed to have her hair shaved off on Tuesday for the national Brave the Shave campaign in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support – and Gerry had control of the clippers.

Having set a target of £500, the team had raised more than £1,600 by Tuesday night.

“When you think what cancer patients go through, losing my hair is nothing. They’re all so brave,” Virginia said.

Gerry’s condition did not require immediate treatment, but she needs check-ups every three months.

In Joanne’s case, she became ill at the age of 32 and needed chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

She got the all-clear in 2005 and added: “I told Gerry to get hers checked out because you never know.

“You should never be embarrassed to see a doctor or think that you might be wasting their time – your life could depend on it.”

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A MOTORIST suffered neck and nose injuries after two cars were in collision in Batley on Wednesday.

The incident happened at around 11.10am at the entrance of Carlinghow Mills on Bradford Road.

It involved a W-reg yellow VW Lupo, which was badly damaged, and a silver Toyota Corolla.

The VW driver and the driver of the other vehicle, a

woman who was unhurt, had to be cut free by firefighters from Dewsbury.

Police closed a lane of Bradford Road at the Stocks Lane/Batley Field Hill junction.

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Dewsbury was directed up Stocks Lane, instead of being allowed to continue on Bradford Road towards Birstall.

The road re-opened at around 1.30pm.

Car gang man loses jail appeal A MAN involved with a car theft gang has had an appeal against his prison term thrown out.

Fahim Iqbal, 25, of Quarry Road, Westtown, Dewsbury, was jailed for five years and 11 months in December last year after Leeds Crown Court heard he was one of 10 men involved in the operation.

Five defendants were from Dewsbury, one from Dewsbury Moor, one from Batley and three from Bradford.

From June, 2013, to November, 2014, vehicles worth more than £250,000 were

stolen. Police recovered some of them from ‘chop shops’ in Bradford during an 18-month investigation.

Iqbal admitted burglary, going equipped for theft and two counts of handling stolen goods.

In one incident in Birstall, a Vauxhall Astra was stolen from the home of an elderly widow, along with her handbag, mobile phone, cash and credit cards.

Iqbal was not present but was aware of the intent to commit the crime and agreed to accept any vehicle stolen.

He also handled a £19,000 BMW and a PlayStation stolen in other burglaries and was caught going equipped for theft on another occasion.

Iqbal’s lawyers argued at the Court of Appeal in London that his sentence was too harsh.

But Mr Justice Openshaw, who was sitting with Lord Justice Hamblen and Judge John Bevan QC, said: “We do not agree.”

The judges ruled that Iqbal’s sentence “while stern, could not be said to be manifestly excessive”.

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Man cleared of MP office kill threat

By Staff Reporters AN IRAQI man has been cleared of making threats to kill two staff in the office of Paula Sherriff MP. Jasem Saeed, 39, of Nelson Street, Dewsbury, was alleged to have made the threats only weeks before fellow MP Jo Cox was killed.

A jury at Leeds Crown Court unanimously cleared Saeed of two counts of making threats to kill.

But a judge ordered reports on Saeed, who admitted affray at Miss Sherriff’s Wellington Road office on March 9.

Iraqi to be sentenced for affray after incident in Dewsbury Mr Justice Goss said he would sentence Saeed for affray on Monday September 26 and added: “In any view this was an ugly episode that caused fear.

“Unfortunately we know three months after he was behaving in this way, a Member of Parliament lost her life.

“That is an ongoing matter the circumstances of which we do not know the details.

“But people occupying

such roles are entitled to be protected so far as the law can protect them.”

The judge said a psychiatric report on Saeed indicated that he does not suffer from a serious psychiatric condition.

And despite the defendant’s claims he had not shown symptoms of clinical depression or posttraumatic stress disorder.

The court heard his previous convictions included disorderly behaviour, criminal damage, driving

over the prescribed limit, possessing an offensive weapon and harassment.

“Those convictions clearly aggravate the seriousness of this offence,” the judge said.

Philip Boyd, for Saeed, said the incident was not lengthy and not pre-meditated and was over before the police became involved.

He had already spent five months in custody and had expressed remorse for causing any fear.

The jury heard during the trial from caseworkers Julie Ward and George Flesher that Saeed made

threats when he visited about a passport.

Aside from threatening to shoot them, Saeed was accused of threatening a shooting rampage at a college.

The defence insisted it was a misunderstanding due to Saeed’s poor English and that when angered he has a tendency to speak very fast.

It was also revealed that Saeed arrived in the UK illegally from Iraq. Mr Justice Goss said he wanted details on his immigration status ready for the for September 26.

Saeed was further remanded in custody.

News in Brief Ref blows whistle on 15-year career MIRFIELD: Super League rugby referee Richard Silverwood has retired after being suspended from the game for a third time.

The 40-year-old was banned in June pending a probe into alleged “inappropriate behaviour” on a night out.

He was also stopped from officiating in 2009 following an alleged leak of confidential information to a trade union.

And in 2011 he was banned after an “offfield incident” in a game between Huddersfield Giants and Leeds Rhinos.

Silverwood, who last month quit as a coach at Mirfield Stags, refereed more than 400 Super League games and the 2013 World Cup final. He said of 15 years with the whistle: “I have no regrets but I am now looking to the next chapter of my career.”

MP condemns lack of Labour response to bullying claims

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MP PAULA SHERRIFF has condemned the lack of response to her pleas for an end to Labour “bullying”.

The Dewsbury and Mirfield MP wrote a letter to party leader Jeremy Corbyn last Thursday calling for action.

It was signed by 43 other female Labour MPs, including Holly Lynch, who is supervising the Batley and Spen constituency.

Miss Sherriff took to Twitter on Monday after Mr Corbyn or representatives from his office had apparently not replied.

She wrote: “Disappointed that despite writing to @jeremycorbyn re abuse of female MPs, heard nothing from him/his office. Not taking issue seriously.”

Her letter called on Mr Corybn to take “tangible action” on abuse, particularly threats to women MPs. Labour is embroiled in a bitter leadership struggle marked by claims of rape and death threats.

Miss Sherriff previously told The Press she is not a member of the pro-

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Corbyn Momentum group or any other Labour faction.

She wrote: “While the country mourns the horrific murder of Jo Cox, a staunch defender of all the values we all hold dear, there are those who choose not to heed the lessons of this terrible event.

“In recent weeks, at a time of heightened tension within the Labour party and within the wider socio-political climate of our country, there has been an extremely worrying trend of escalating abuse and hostility towards MPs. “Unfortunately it is women and BAME (black, Asian, minority, ethnic) women who are disproportionately affected by these incidents.

“Rape threats, death threats, smashed cars and bricks through windows are disgusting and totally unacceptable in any situation.

“This is acknowledged by all factions yet the simple words of condemnation offered in response are inadequate.

“We expect swift and tangible action against those who commit such acts.”

New scanner boost A NEW CT scanner has been bought for Dewsbury District Hospital as the site is prepared for major changes.

Dr Richard Robinson, consultant radiologist and head of clinical services for radiology, said: “We’re delighted to be receiving this investment in equipment at Dewsbury.

“This supports the doctors in the radiology department, allowing them to make the best decisions for our patients. It also ensures that patients in the Dewsbury area receive not only the highest quality care but also the best possible access to first-class facilities as close to their home as possible.”

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BATLEY & SPEN: Skunk cannabis worth £10,000 was recovered during raids at multiple locations. Police served warrants on addresses in Batley, Cleckheaton and Birkenshaw on July 13.

The drugs, along with weighing scales and self-sealing bags, were found at commercial premises in Batley.

PC Neil Willan said the neighbourhood policing team acted on tip-offs from the community.

Troubled waters... from left, councillors Mussarat Pervaiz, Darren O’Donovan and Mumtaz Hussain

BATLEY: A man has denied brandishing a pool cue as a weapon in public.

Calin Singeerean, 26, of Camroyd Street, Dewsbury, is accused of committing the offence on Bradford Road, Batley, on June 19. He was given unconditional bail at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court until a trial there on Wednesday, September 7.

Vandals dump oil in park lake VANDALS who dumped oil into the lake at Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury have been condemned. Councillors Mussarat Pervaiz, Darren O’Donovan and Mumtaz Hussain, said in a joint statement: “We are really saddened to see this criminal damage in our green flag park.

“The Friends of Crow Nest Park have worked tirelessly over the past few years to have the lake cleaned, repaired and refilled.

“This act of vandalism is really upsetting. If anyone has information about who the culprits might be, we’d like to hear from you.”

Contact details for the councillors are on the Kirklees website at www.kirklees.gov.uk.

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Still blind to the bleeding obvious T’S ABOUT 17 months since ISIS beheaded 21 Christians on a Libyan beach and promised to flood Europe with its fighters, concealed amongst the sea of refugees that Germany, France, and the most strident of our snowflake Remainers were welcoming with open arms.

“Come in!” they enthused.

“Lay down your weary heads, let us give you coffee and croissants. Here, grope my daughter and why don’t you slit old Father Victor’s throat if you’re feeling a tad homoesick...”

I made that last bit up, clearly. It wasn’t said – but it has happened, just as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria promised. I thought a reminder of the words behind ISIS might be helpful.

But our snowflakes, living in their sweet liberal dreamworlds, not only refused to

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Bob ‘the hypocrite’ Geldof believe ISIS then, they are still determinedly refusing to accept there is an Islamic element to this global war.

Their sympathetic gesture politics only go so far naturally. I didn’t notice many Syrians or Somalis sipping champagne alongside Bob ‘come on in’ Geldof when he

cruised up and down the Thames hurling foul invective at British fishermen who were politely campaigning to Leave the EU. Funny, that.

Geldof was one of many who promised to house a stricken family or two – Nicola Krankie was another – but who, strangely, have yet to stage a photoshoot with their new guests.

In the face of the most horrific evidence to the contrary, these one-worlders pretend that the daily atrocities are an aberration, a coincidence of random fruitcakes being tragically ‘exploited’ by ISIS and its like. They only just stop short of pitying the monsters carrying out these attacks, as in, “tut, tut, if only we’d let

them into Britain instead and given them some counselling ... they just need a big hug.”

Right.

As part of their deluded narrative, which I can only imagine is some defence mechanism to let them sleep nights, the ISIS stormtroopers aren’t ‘real’ Muslims.

Theirs isn’t Islam at all.

The louder the terrorists shout Allahu Akbar, the louder our fingerin-the-ears crew shout “la la la” to drown them out.

“They’re not Muslims, they’re misg u i d e d .

Exploited. Troubled. Insane maybe. But Muslims? Never!

Not really!”

Consider a mob of Manchester United fans going on a rampage, with all the predictable headlines that follow, at which the club distances itself from them and takes direct action against the culprits.

The first problem with that analogy is that our snowflakes would insist the hooligans are not Manchester United fans at all, just products of broken homes, the victims of Tory cuts.

And when you revert to the terror scenario, what the snowflakes refuse to discuss is the fact that neither the club (in this case mosques) nor its fans (those millions of ‘real’ Muslims) can be bothered to verbally condemn, let alone physically combat these atrocities being committed in their name.

I was roundly mocked and patronised this week by former colleagues bleating that determination that none of the fire engulfing Europe has a single thing to do with Islam.

I don’t even think you’d find many Dewsbury or Batley muftis or imams who would try to slip that one by you over a keema madras.

It might not be their inter-

The ‘snowflakes’ are still in denial about what is fuelling Europe’s atrocities

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Pestered to death by news T’S A moral maze. I’d trust itinerant travellers offering to lay me a new drive for free before I’d trust half of what comes out of the BBC news department. Pass the remote.

But then their annoying political show pony Robert Peston transferred to ITV, which ruined that. I’d give both kids and my best buddy Arthur to said travellers before I’d watch him on the telly.

(The kids at least, because they’d benefit from shovelling some tarmac. Stephen Hawkins gets more exercise than those two. Not the dog.)

Peston can inflict excruciating earache and give you the runs simultaneously, just by posing – and I mean posing – for a camera.

True, everybody has one of these celebrities. I know folk who cannot abide James Corden, yet I find the lad pleasingly hilarious. But Robert Peston? If he’d played Dustin Hoffman’s part in the Marathon Man, I’d gleefully keep rewinding the scene where Nazi baddie Laurence Olivier is drilling his teeth by way of trying to elicit information.

“Is it safe … Is it safe?”

In capitulating Peston would strangulate the vowels and pause for dramatic effect between every word: “Yeessss, it-erm, ah, it-er, isssss, saa-afe!” accompanied by hand movements befitting a sign language interpreter at a Rolliing Stones concert.

So here do I get my news now? I’ve tried Sky but for numerous reasons it just does-

n’t do it for me.

It doesn’t help that they aired footage this week of a ‘reporter’ exiting a church and saying “there’s a priest and a dozen worshippers in there ... if was a terrorist I could have killed them all.” Good grief.

For now it’s back to the Beeb and Huw Edwards who, being Welsh, the wife has a crush on despite him looking like he has a fish hook through his upper lip when he speaks.

At least the Beeb now has the excellent Laura Kuenssberg in Peston’s old role.

And when BBC editors inevitably insist that the latest European atrocity committed by men of middle eastern appearance, screaming Allahu Akbar and waving an ISIS flag, be referred to as “perpetrators of a so-far apparently motiveless attack” I can flick over and catch one of the James Corden ‘League of their Own’ repeats that Sky apparently spends about £40 of my monthly subscription on.

pretation of the Prophet’s words, nor indeed the majority of their much-referred-to peaceful brethren.

But to blindly deny that we’re witnessing and suffering the hate-filled gospel of a growing number of violent psychopaths who call themselves Muslims and the true adherents of Islam, is the road to true madness.

The west has two major

problems dealing with the maelstrom across Europe – the huge numbers of snowflakes who can’t deal with the enormity of the world realpolitik, and the worrying failure of these millions of ‘peaceful’ Muslims to take sides.

Just don’t expect the BBC to mention that – or the privileged inhabitants of the Westminster bubble.

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’D rather spend my summer holiday shacked up for a rainy fortnight in a Pontins chalet with Robert Peston (see above) than give a penny of my custom to the French right now.

Beautiful country, hospitable people (in some regions if not most) and as for rude Parisians?

They don’t even like each other so what chance have we Brexiteer traitors got? Nothing new there then.

But anyone who thinks the deliberately inflicted travel chaos on the British side of the Dover border control is down to unfortunate delays brought on by ‘extra’ French security measures, deserves to sit sweltering on the M2 for 16 hours.

How many French terror attacks have been committed by Islamists who sneaked in via Dover … or Folkestone, Newhaven etc? Exactement,

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mes amis. And do we only export terrorists at weekends when people are heading on their hols? Or is it that European truck drivers would be inconvenienced during the week? Hmm...

If you think the French won’t cut off their own nose to spite their face where our much-needed tourism trade is concerned – well, you don’t know the French very well.

I went through Dover a short while back and having been checked thoroughly (but quickly) by British officials, 20 metres later at the French border control, officers just looked disdainfully down their nose at you and waved a languid hand.

But now? We’ve only gone and upset them again with Brexit, bless their cheesy breath. They never do anything about it – they can’t – but boy, what a big, bottom-lip sulk they can pout at us.

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Keegan in a dust-up over TV date show RUGBY star Keegan Hirst’s appearance on a reality dating show last week did not go well.

The Batley Bulldogs skipper, who came out as gay last year, met up with Paddy White for a meal on Channel 4’s Celebrity First Dates.

Keegan’s ex-wife Sara Wilson claimed on Twitter he already has a “secret” boyfriend. His performance also led him to being accused of having little interest in his date – selfie- and social mediaobsessed personal trainer Paddy.

Paddy hit out afterwards and told a national newspaper: “I would guess that everyone has been deceived. The show should be about two people meeting with genuine reason to invest time and energy in each other. He had no intention to ask me a question or make me feel comfortable – simply be present for publicity reasons.”

A representative for Keegan denied he was in a relationship at the time of filming. Paddy, however, did leave Keegan clearly shocked when he admitted to taking at least 50 selfies a day.

He has also posted more than 100,000 tweets in five years and once gave updates on his activities during sex.

“Wow...” was the only response from Keegan, who took criticism from Paddy on the chin. He said: “I thought I was a good talker, but I’m just in the lower leagues compared to some...”

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News in Brief Boy cyclist hurt MIRFIELD: A boy was hurt when he was knocked off his bike at the junction of West Royd Avenue and West Royd Drive on Wednesday morning.

The boy, aged about 12, suffered a head injury when he was in collision with a silver Chevrolet Spark. The air ambulance landed in Knowl Park but was not needed as he was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by road.

A resident said: “He landed on the bonnet and had a large bump on his head as well as pains across his chest.”

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School hits the gold standard for PE PE TEACHING at a Cleckheaton school is gold standard according to inspectors who visited this month.

Whitcliffe Mount School has been awarded the Quality Mark with Distinction by the Association for Physical Education (AfPE).

It is the highest accolade the body offer – and comes as Whitcliffe gets ready for a big move.

The public sports centre next door has been knocked down to make way for a new school due to open in September next year.

Director of Learning for Performance Richard Hirst said several factors impressed inspectors.

The school has links with local sports clubs, national governing bodies, uses new technology and has many in-school and extra-curricular activities.

He said: “The award demonstrates the incredibly high standard of all aspects of our PE and sports provision.

“That includes everything from the positive school-wide ethos around physical education to the inclusivity of our provision.”

School sport not only promotes fitness but is found to improve behaviour, well-being, attendance and leadership, confidence and social skills.

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Taking a peek at you from the pub Dear Sir, Two days before the schools broke up for the summer holidays, I observed a most unusual and bizarre series of happenings right on my own doorstep.

The local 202 bus pulled up at the stop at the bottom of our car park entrance, and almost all of the passengers, which were school students, got off and had their picture taken with their chums, next to the war memorial, which lies in our grounds.

The arrival of more groups of teens and youngsters throughout the evening, all doing various tasks on their phones, led me to the conclusion that they were doing a school project, possibly on the First World War, which is in the news right now.

The next few days saw a further steady stream of youthful phone-toting people arrive, then over the weekend families coming in for Sunday lunch all going down to the memorial and out came their iPhones, with plenty taking pictures.

Was it patriotism returning to Britain following Brexit, or was it that we had just won the National Pub in Bloom Award for the fourth year in a row?

No, I was completely wrong.

MPs’ debate From: Steve Cass, Mirfield Dear Sir, I’ve emailed our Labour MP Paula Sherriff on a number of occasions to seek clarification of her oft-proclaimed belief in ‘the benefits of diversity’, just as in the past I emailed our then MP pretend Conservative Simon Reevell to seek clarification of his oft-proclaimed belief in ‘the benefits of immigration’.

Neither was willing to put their cards on the table.

To give Mr Reevell his due, he at least did reply, and I recall a lengthy series of backand-forth emails when I did my best to get Mr Reevell to spit it out, and he did his best to keep his trap shut.

Of course I was on to a loser.

But even that was more than I’ve managed to get out of Ms Sherriff, who has refused to budge beyond the automated response. What’s stopping her?

If ‘A’ wants to convince ‘B’ of

Letter of the Week: Tim Wood, landlord and Pokemon Battleground town guide, Mirfield I pointed this unusual phenomenon out to one of my bar staff, who said: “Don’t you know that this site is an official Pokemon Gym, where other Pokemon teams come and do battle and take it over?

Thank the Lord above; for a few brief days I thought we had almost become popular.

Not a bad idea; an app on your phone that gets you out and about and takes youngsters actually away from their Xboxes, PlayStations and computer screens, looking for cyberspace battlegrounds.

Perhaps I should open a Star Wars bar and compete for the beautiful Mirfield millionaires in-crowd.

When I was a youngster we didn’t have mobile phones, and growing up on

something is it not logical of ‘A’ to spell out precisely to ‘B’ its advantages? That’s how it works isn’t it?

Yet in spite of all Ms Sherriff’s noise about ‘diversity’ being so beneficial, to my knowledge she’s never actually said what those benefits are.

One could be forgiven for thinking that perhaps she may not be as convinced by her own words as she expects the rest of us to be.

What other reason can there be to explain her reluctance to argue her case?

Admittedly her case gets increasingly difficult to support, especially now that the ‘disbenefits of diversity’ are hitting home big time, the Nice horror being the latest example in a long line.

But surely that’s an argument for Ms Sherriff’s intervention rather than against it.

What we need now from her is a definitive statement of all the many, many benefits that she says ‘diversity’ bestows on us; what better way to put her

constituents’ minds at ease in these troubled times?

Friend to slaves From: Zerbanoo Gifford, via email Dear Sir, Your recent article about the abolionist Rev Jeffery and his Methodist church’s campaign against slavery was fascinating.

The Press is right to highlight his life and that Rev Jeffery needs to be remembered by a plaque in his home town.

As former director of the oldest human rights organisation in the world, Anti-Slavery International, I researched and wrote the book on Thomas Clarkson and the campaign against slavery.

Clarkson, like Batley’s Thomas Jeffery and his wife, were a bred of devout Christians that fought the inhumanity of the transAtlantic slavery in the 19th

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Dewsbury’s Lees Holm and Pilgrim estates, if you wanted to make a call you had to find a phone box which hadn’t become a recycling centre for Joshua Tetley or Samuel Webster products.

We had street games like squat can, we went hedgehopping, scrumping and chumping; jumpers for goalposts and sticks for wickets.

We didn’t realise the hidden dangers of jumping off lock gates and swimming in the canal, or how to make a penny twice the size, courtesy of the 12.42 from Wellington Road Station.

Generations apart, and watching a group of teens trying to take over our Pokemon Gym, one walked smack into the telegraph century with the dedication that consumed their whole lives. They were heroic and inspirational.

Some years back we managed to have a plaque installed in Westminster Abbey to Thomas Clarkson near the statue of another great Yorkshire fighter against slavery, the Hull MP William Wilberforce.

Recently I was at Westminster Abbey for a Commonwealth celebration and there was a bunch of wild flowers left by the memorial to Thomas Clarkson.

It simply read “A friend to slaves.” I was deeply moved.

Our own Jo Cox, who was recently so brutally killed, was also a friend to slaves.

She campaigned against slavery that is still rampant in our modern world.

She highlighted the plight of millions of children forced to work in factories, farms, mines and brothels who are deprived of a future and care they deserve.

Jo was loved by all she served, whether in Batley and Spen or around the world.

In the minds of so many of us who work to fight injustices in its many ugly forms, Jo is associated with the special Yorkshire bigheartedness that knows no boundaries when it comes to being kind, generous and practical.

Responsibilities From: Wendy Senior, Hanging Heaton Dear Sir, How do we save Dewsbury Museum? How do we save Dewsbury Hospital services? It looks like we will shortly lose both, we may have some extra time to save our museum but our hospital services will change this September.

I do not know if this decision is lawful, to remove our intensive care unit and downgrade our A&E department when our hospital was paid for by public donations to both build and run it.

post at the bottom of our driveway.

I’ve seen dozens fall off the kerb and into the road. What’s it all about?

Somebody must be making a fortune out of it; I only wish I was clever enough to invent an app that gets people to do battle with their mouths on our Sunday lunches and other meals, and enjoy a good pint of real ale – but in reality, not in cyberspace.

I would gladly turn back the clock and swap cyber space for cider space, and Pokemon for Pintaman.

I can predict in the not too distant future there will be an app on your phone that delivers an electronic charge to your brain cells that mimics the euphoric feeling of 12 pints of Best, you wait, just you wait and see.

I won’t be far wrong. taken over when Kirklees Council came in.

The house became a museum in some of the downstairs rooms and upstairs was a flat for the then curator.

The house had a new back wall, roof and floors in the 1980s and it’s not the same as when the Taylors lived there.

It’s common sense to see Oakwell Hall and Bagshaw Museum staying open. I hope that Tolson Museum in Huddersfield can find a way to stay open.

As for Dewsbury Museum, the inside roof is falling in and a certain Dewsbury councillor tried to close it several years ago.

It ought to go back to when people used have their wedding receptions there and the bride could have super photos by the lake. A good income could be made by returning to this.

I have lots of information to prove this, also the plaques with the names of people who donated money and the amounts they gave are on display in Dewsbury Town Hall.

When Dewsbury Infirmary on Moorlands Road was demolished we were promised a bigger hospital with better services, and look what we have now, people turning up for clinic appointments with no doctors there. That happened to me last year.

I hope people remember the names of the members of the CCG and the Mid Yorkshire Trust who are responsible for the downgrading of Dewsbury Hospital services. I have written to former Prime Minister David Cameron, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and NHS England and they tell me they have nothing to do with decisions taken for our hospital, the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust and the CCG are responsible for this.

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From: John Appleyard, Liversedge

From: Imelda Marsden, life member of the Bronte Society

Dear Sir, Instead of judging Tory Prime Minister Theresa May as a woman we should be looking at her policies.

In her first weeks in charge her government has brought in policies to force struggling families needing welfare support to call a premium rate number.

It is difficult enough as it is living on disability benefits without being charged 45p a minute to call the Department of Work and Pensions.

Theresa May has also abolished the Department for Energy and Climate Change, which is a signal that the post -Brexit UK will be a disaster for the environment.

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Dear Sir, With the recent cuts at Kirklees Council, care in the community comes first.

The last time the cuts came I, with others, fought tooth and nail to keep Red House Museum in Gomersal open.

I, with others, support Oakwell Hall in Birstall.

It’s an Elizabethan manor house from the time of the civil war with Bronte connections, gardens and children’s play area.

There’s a lot to offer the visitor, lots to do for the family and it raises funds from the weddings booked for a couple of years ahead, bringing income into the museum.

Red House Museum is not the same as when Charlotte Bronte visited and when the last residents, Lord Shaw and family, lived there.

His mother sold the house to Spenborough Council then was

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News In Brief Man accused of sex act on a bus CLECKHEATON: A man accused of performing a sex act on a bus did not appear in court because he is in a hospital psychiatric unit.

Mohammed Ozair, 31, of Providence Court, Thornhill Lees, was due to appear at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court last Friday, charged with causing a public nuisance on November 23 last year. He is alleged to have touched himself while staring at a female passenger on a bus in the Cleckheaton area.

Ozair, who missed a court date in April due to being in hospital, is further accused of using threatening behaviour towards the woman. Magistrates adjourned the case until Monday, September 5.

Phone-snatch charge DEWSBURY: A man denied stealing a mobile phone worth £110 from a woman in April. Basharat Wali, 37, of Cliffe Street, was charged with the theft when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court last week.

He is also accused of failing to attend an assessment for Class A drugs treatment and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Friday, August 5.

Shirt theft denial THORNHILL EDGE: A man denied trying to steal a football shirt from Sports Direct in Dewsbury. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that James Brinklow, 33, of Edge Avenue, claimed he forgot he had the top on when he tried to leave the store.

He is due to go on trial on Wednesday, September 14 and must attend drug intervention appointments.

From left, Peter Morgan aka Max Lemon, Kirkwood Hospice fundraising manager Lynsey Richardson and Jackie and Darren Brooke

Charlie is their darling!

By David Miller COMIC Peter Morgan proved he was a proper Champagne Charlie at Mirfield fundraisers for Kirkwood Hospice.

He wheeled out his take on a 1940s upper class twit at garden parties hosted by builder Darren Brooke at his home on Boathouse Lane.

Peter aims to raise £100,000 for the hospice in memory of his late wife Jackie, who died of cancer in 2014.

Last year, Peter organised variety shows at working men’s clubs across the area, compered by his alter ego Max Lemon.

He brought a similar show to a garden party organised by Darren and his wife Jackie.

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and guest stars went down such a treat that two more garden parties were hosted in June and this month.

And to poke gentle fun at a wellheeled audience, Peter devised ‘Champagne Charlie’, arriving on stage in a top hat and tails and carrying a walking cane with a silver Jaguar handle.

Appearing to be drunk, Champagne Charlie pulls a stunt with members of the audience who are in on the joke.

Without spoiling the gag, Peter said: “It’s all teed up and the look on the faces of those who don’t know it’s all an act is priceless.”

Also priceless is the hospice, which these shows help fund and whose work goes beyond the cost of treatment.

Peter previously described Kirkwood as offering “a lifeboat to a drowning man” when his wife died.

He added of the garden parties: “We’d like to extend our immense gratitude to all the volunteers, performing artists, raffle and auction prize sponsors.

“We’d also like to thank the generous support and contributions of all our precious invited guests.”

Darren and Jackie will host another garden party at their home on Sunday, September 4.

It is a 1940s-themed event featuring Max Lemon as compere and guest stars including singer Natasha Harper.

Tickets are expected to sell quickly.

For details contact Peter on 07530 934332, or email jlmee@sky.com.

A PENSIONER committed benefit fraud – and stung taxpayers for more than £4,000 over three years.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Susan Roberts, 66, of Mountain Road, Thornhill, was paid pension credit from September, 2011.

At that time, she told the Department for Work and Pensions she had no income or savings.

But in October, 2014, it was discovered Roberts was earning £36 a week from a cleaning job at Dewsbury Minster.

Peter Hampson, mitigating, said his client was entitled to some benefit but at a lower rate.

Roberts, who had no previous convictions, was overpaid £4,275 as a result of failing to notify the authorities of a change in circumstances.

District Judge Michael Fanning ordered Roberts to complete 60 hours of unpaid work.

She must also pay £85 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

The extra benefit money she received is also being repaid.

Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield

‘Politically speaking’ My call to PM on race hate UMMER’S finally here – and we’ve been enjoying some sunshine in Dewsbury!

It was a busy last few weeks in Parliament and amidst the turbulence and unrest following the EU referendum result, with leadership changes and challenges, my role has been more important than ever in pressing the Government on issues that matter to local people.

Responding to local concerns, I called on the Prime Minister to convene an urgent meeting of a crossparty commission to look into the rise in race hate crimes.

In a statement I wrote, signed by West Yorkshire MPs from all parties, we appealed for unity. It is vital that we come together to condemn all incidents of racism and xenophobia in our communities and I will keep up the pressure on the Government to improve the way that hate crime is tackled.

Now is not the time, either, to let the Government off the hook on challenges faced by our local NHS services.

Speaking in the final adjournment debate before summer recess, tabled last week by Labour’s Yvette Cooper, I raised the concerns of patients I met on a recent visit to Dewsbury Hospital.

Sadly, the same problems prevail – namely, a serious shortage of staff.

Again, pressing the message I raised only a few months ago, I urged the minister Philip Dunne to ensure tangible progress is made for the sake of

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patient safety. Looking forward, it is essential that changes to hospital trust services are not taken in isolation.

I formally objected to the proposals to downgrade Huddersfield Royal Infirmary largely because of the impact they will have on Kirklees as a whole.

I look forward to an upcoming meeting with the regulators – NHS Improvement, the CQC and the NHS providers and commissioners, where I will continue to press for the co-ordination of crucial support and strengthening of our local services.

With the House of Commons now in recess, I’m using this opportunity to get involved in even more events and activities across the constituency.

I love meeting people and this is the time of year that I get to go to

events that I wouldn’t normally be able to. And there have been some truly fabulous local events lately.

Amongst the many, more than I can list, it’s been a real privilege to join groups like Kumon Y’all, who do some excellent work promoting community integration.

Their recent family fun day brought people to the Savile Town playing fields to enjoy a fun day together, regardless of their differences.

Over at Kick Off Dewsbury, I caught up with the fantastic team there, who are also doing great things towards breaking down barriers and building community cohesion.

Meanwhile, in Mirfield, the Arts Festival showcased some great local music, art and culture, whilst the Safe Anchor Trust’s pirates day gave me the chance to hear about their fantastic work providing free access to the waterways for special needs groups.

We really do have some excellent local groups and volunteers who make these things possible, and I’m very much looking forward to joining more terrific events over summer and working with these groups to ensure they’re able to keep up the good work.

Hope to see you there!

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News In Brief First meeting of new Bronte group MIRFIELD: The inaugural meeting of the Kirklees and Calderdale Bronte Group takes place at the library on Tuesday, August 30, at 2pm.

As well as the Brontes, members will look at other literary links to the area, such as Mr Men creator Roger Hargreaves.

Membership is free and those interested can turn up on the day or call Imelda Marsden on 07806 431728 for more details.

Mrs Marsden has approached Last Tango in Halifax creator Sally Wainwright as honorary president.

In the area recently to receive an honorary degree, Mrs Wainwright is writing a BBC series on the Bronte sisters.

Teen assaulted dad RAVENSTHORPE: A teenager with learning disabilities assaulted his dad twice at their home.

Shaun Wyatt, 18, pushed his father Adrian in the chest on December 21 last year at an address on Clarkson Street.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that eight days later he threw an egg towards his dad.

Wyatt also admitted two assaults on a girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

The court was told Wyatt is now living in supported accommodation for people with learning disabilities.

Wyatt was given a community order with 15 days of activity. He must also pay £100 costs and a £60 victim surcharge.

Imprisoning charge BATLEY: A man is accused of falsely imprisoning a woman at an address in the town last month.

Janos Karcagi, 36, of Manor Way, faces a charge of unlawfully and injuriously imprisoning and detaining the woman against her will.

He is further accused of assaulting her.

The offences are alleged to have occurred on June 26.

Magistrates in Huddersfield sent the case to Leeds Crown Court, where Karcagi is due to appear on Friday August 19.

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Warsi slams intolerance – and admits her own mistakes BARONESS Sayeeda Warsi has criticised politicians for fuelling hate – and included herself in her denouncement.

In an interview with a national newspaper, she condemned the EU referendum campaign. And she admitted that 11 years ago she played her own role in fear-mongering in Dewsbury with her general election bid. Back then, she faced criticism for leaflets

about the then Government lifting the ban on teaching homosexuality in schools.

The Dewsbury-raised former cabinet minister said: “I am ashamed of the leaflets that I put out in the 2004-05 general election campaign when I stood in Dewsbury. I felt that those leaflets were homophobic. I was confusing this commitment to family values with a dismissal of alternative

sexual lifestyles.” Baroness Warsi lost to Shahid Malik, though she went on to be Tory party chairman and a government minister.

She added that the EU referendum and Mayor of London election had encouraged a climate of prejudice.

Baroness Warsi said: “I do not hold anybody who voted for Brexit responsible for the rise in racism.

But I definitely hold

responsible politicians who put out divisive, xenophobic messages and posters, because this created the atmosphere in which this thrived. When politicians express shock and condemn the rise of hate crime, what I ask is: take a long, hard look at yourselves first.

“What is it that we are doing that is sending out the green light to people who hold racist,

Islamophobic, anti-semitic, xenophobic views that it is okay to say these things?

“This concept of the enemy within and fifth columnists, which was raised by people like UKIP, has now started to creep into mainstream politics.

“And that is why – however much I wanted London to be governed by a Tory mayor – I didn’t think the means justified the ends.”

James eyes police job after landing prestige awards

By Leah Richardson A TEENAGER from Gomersal hopes to join the police after an award-winning voluntary stint.

James Tuke, 17, did the double when he was crowned Yorkshire Explorer of the Year and also annexed the Kirklees award.

The West Yorkshire Police scheme allows children aged 16 to 18 to sample various roles.

This takes in everything from counter-terrorism to crime scene investigation and PR and corporate communications.

James loved his time so much that he aims to become a police officer by April next year.

In the meantime, he will continue as a support volunteer at Dewsbury Police Station.

James was described as wearing his uniform with pride during the 28-week programme from January to June.

Coordinator Simon Phillips said

James was a “considerate, hardworking and determined young man who consistently showed integrity and commitment.”

He added: “We hope many of this year’s explorers will continue to work with us as volunteers, specials, PCSOs and police officers.”

Ellie-Rose Henry, 17, of Cleckheaton, took the Bradford district award.

Awards were presented last week at the police training centre at Carr Gate in Wakefield.

It is the scheme’s ninth year and saw the biggest-ever intake, with 160 entrants drawn from across the county.

Police commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson said: “These young people could become the future talent of West Yorkshire Police.

“This programme provides a great insight for those interested in a policing and public services career.”

James collects his awards from West Yorkshire’s temporary Chief Constable Dee Collins. Below, all the Yorkshire Explorer of the Year award winners

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AN AUTISM group which meets in Dewsbury Moor is to benefit from local fundraising efforts over the next year.

The Whole Autism Family, based at the Sure Start Centre on Heckmondwike Road, is Sainsbury’s new charity partner. Customers of the Dewsbury store chose the charity from three nominations.

The first fundraising event is a bag pack on Saturday, August 6, at which shoppers can meet those involved.

Charity chairman Anne-Marie Kilgallon, of Mirfield, has an autistic son, Tolan, five, while sibling Fredi, four, has been waiting for a diagnosis for more than two years.

The charity aims to support parents and also campaigns for better diagnosis and treatment.

Last year, 25 parents from the charity protested outside Dewsbury Town Hall, calling for diagnosis waiting lists in Kirklees to be cut to three months.

Anne-Marie said: “Becoming Sainsbury’s local charity of the year will make a huge difference to us.

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By David Miller A PUB regular is to tackle a famous Ossett food challenge tonight (Friday) in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Harry Lavender, 60, aims to scoff Casey’s Whale from Casey’s Fish ‘N’ Chip Shop as part of a weekend charity bash at the Brewers Pride pub on Healey Road.

Casey’s Whale is a 32oz fish plus a mountain of chips, peas, beans, curry sauce, gravy and a large teacake.

Harry is set to take on the challenge in a tuxedo, while his table at the pub will be decorated with a candelabra and other trimmings. He starts at 8pm and hopes to have cleared the lot in 40 minutes.

Staff from Casey’s, which is on

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Pub manager Judy Rayner said: “Harry lives three doors down from the pub so he’s as local as they come.

“Everybody knows him and he’d do anything for anybody – he’d give you his last penny.”

Fellow pub-goers are sponsoring Harry and making bets for charity on how much he will have eaten by certain times.

It is one of several fundraisers for the air ambulance which coincide with a beer festival, which starts from 5pm tonight and runs from noon to midnight tomorrow (Saturday) and noon to 11pm on Sunday.

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Proceeds from Sunday are for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which gained £17,000 from a similar event last year.

Also on Sunday there will be basketball and hoola-hoop challenges, tyre-tossing, face-painting, raffles and an auction.

Items to be won include a new dishwasher, tickets for Dewsbury Rams and Wakefield Wildcats and a signed Ricky Hatton boxing glove.

And bar worker Aimee Hill will have her hair cut off at around 4pm, having already raised £850 in advance.

In between, bands including acoustic outfit The Three Old Gits and rock group Padded Cell will play.

Judy added: “The air ambulance is reliant on fundraising and I personally know how important their work is.

“A friend of mine waiting for a hip replacement went fishing when his hip came out and the air ambulance rescued him from the middle of nowhere.”

Last Thursday, staff at Casey’s collected 120 bottles of chilled water for the area’s homeless.

They acted amid soaring temperatures and also collected donations of clothes.

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News in Brief Have your say on new bus system NORTH KIRKLEES: Bus passengers can have their say on a new 20-year public transport strategy.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is working with councils and bus firms on an ‘integrated’ system.

Starting from last Monday, consultation runs until Friday, October 21. Details are online at www.yourtravelyoursay.co.uk.

There are also drop-in sessions at bus stations in Dewsbury, Batley and Cleckheaton, plus supermarkets in Batley and Heckmondwike.

The first is at Dewsbury bus station on Saturday, August 13, from 10am to 1pm.

See the website for full listings.

Also last week, some bus services serving Dewsbury, Batley and Ossett were tweaked. Services affected are the 54, 128, 130, 205, 212 and 217. For timetables, see www.wymetro.com/BusTravel.

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Flying the flag THE YORKSHIRE flag is blue with a white double heraldic rose, with green sepals and a gold centre.

In the past this has been a dark blue background but more recently a light blue background has become fairly common.

Which way up does the Yorkshire Rose go?

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The Yorkshire Flag was entered on the Register of Flags, maintained by the UK Flag Institute, in July 2008 giving it ‘Exempt Flag’ status.

Grand day out OAKWELL HALL will be holding a celebration of all things Yorkshire with crafts, food, music and entertainment on Sunday, from 11am to 4pm, in advance of Yorkshire Day on Monday.

The ‘Yorkshire Day’ celebrations will include live music, demonstrations and children’s crafts.

There will be a food court with hot food stalls and local produce and crafts on sale.

Entry will be £2 for adults and £1 for children (free entry for annual ticket holders and Friends of Oakwell).

Tickets will be available on the day in the Visitor Centre courtyard with activities taking place in and around Oakwell Barn.

Parking is free.

For further information about the ‘reet grand day out’ contact Oakwell Hall on 01924 324761.

Activities in the library VISITORS to Huddersfield Tourist Information Centre can celebrate Yorkshire Day with a cuppa on Monday August 1.

The annual Yorkshire Day Tea Party takes place at the information centre in Huddersfield Library from 10am-2pm.

Visitors can enjoy light refreshments and a slice of cake to celebrate all things

Yorkshire.

They’ll also be able to test their Knowledge of ‘God’s Own Country’ with a short quiz.

And they’ll be in the perfect place to pick up information about summer events and places to visit around the Huddersfield area.

Mayor Coun Jim Dodds and Mayoress Mrs Carol Dodds will be in attendance to pour the first cup of tea at 10am.

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EACH year, on August 1, members of the Yorkshire Ridings Society read a declaration of the integrity of Yorkshire at four of the Bars of York.

A reading is held facing into each of the three ridings and into the city.

In recent years a reading has been held in the city centre too.

“I, (name), being a resident of the (West/North/East) Riding of Yorkshire (or City of York) declare:

“That Yorkshire is three Ridings and the City of York, with these boundaries of 1,138 years standing; “That the address of all places in these Ridings is Yorkshire; “That all persons born therein or resident therein and loyal to the Ridings are Yorkshiremen and women; “That any person or corporate body which deliberately ignores or denies the aforementioned shall for-

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“These declarations made this Yorkshire Day 2013. God Save the Queen!”

Many celebrations of Yorkshire Day now take place all over the county, and indeed, around the world.

Yorkshire Day celebrations range from gatherings of family and friends to civic ceremonies, or can be as simple as reminding each other what’s great about Yorkshire.

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ROM Yorkshire puddings to real ale and a proper cup of tea, the people of Yorkshire have brought us many of our most-loved British traditions, and now a new campaign has launched this week to immortalise these cultural icons in everyone's favourite modern communication form – the emoji.

Five Yorkshire-inspired emoji have been created by telephone and broadband provider, Plusnet, to mark Yorkshire Day on August 1, with a public vote determining which will follow in the footsteps of the taco and avocado to join the hallowed hall of emoji fame.

Inspired by Yorkshire’s proud heritage, the emoji include everyone’s favourite Sunday roast essential, the Yorkshire pudding; a beloved Yorkshire Terrier; a proper pot of tea snuggly fitted with a teacosy; a classic

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Plusnet’s most senior Yorkshireman, CIO Stew Welbourne, said: “Yorkshire Day is a time for us to celebrateour distinctive identity, and what better way to do this than to launch our very own set of emoji based on Yorkshire’s most famous traditions.

“With the existing American-themed emoticons and the recent creation of ‘Londonmojis’ we felt the people of Yorkshire deserve their very own official icon.”

Yorkshire Day was first celebrated in 1975 by the

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Chris Abbott, chairman of the Yorkshire Ridings Society, commented: “Having established Yorkshire Day over 40 years ago, we’re discovering new and innovative ways to mark the event each year.

“I would encourage the people of Yorkshire to get involved with Plusnet’s Yorkshire emoji campaign and help us celebrate our proud Yorkshire heritage in true 21st century style.”

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Monastery is in the running A MIRFIELD B&B with a difference is in the running for a hospitality award.

Mirfield Monastery has been shortlisted in the Budget with a Twist category in the eviivo Awards, which celebrate the UK’s best B&Bs, guesthouses and independent small hotels.

The monastery’s business manager Adele Hannah has been running the B&B since 2013.

The former mill owner’s house off Stocks Bank Road, built in the 19th century, is surrounded by 20 acres of gardens and woodlands. The B&B and Retreat House are popular for conferences and weddings, and those who visit will find even themselves being welcomed in to pray with the monks in the church.

Adele said: “We are delighted that our B&B has been selected as one of the finalists. For us, it’s all about the guests and making sure they have the best possible experience in quite an unusual setting! It’s wonderful to

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Bing was unveiled by Microsoft in 2009 and thanks to it being the default browser search engine in Windows, it quickly became the second most searched engine (currently occupying around 11 per cent of the search market).

How Microsoft are growing search on Bing In the middle of last year Microsoft released Windows 10.

Until recently there have been two options to upgrade, the first was a free upgrade, the second was paid for – no surprises which was the most popular.

What may be a surprise, though, is that in the free version’s terms and conditions Microsoft control all updates to the software, and in the paid version you have a choice to upgrade. But what does this mean?

Well, one of the things that has changed is that when you do a desktop search now in Windows 10, you not only get your file search, but you now get web results too.

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VER the last few editions I have talked about ensuring the website is of the highest quality, both in terms of its build and also how you maintain it – focusing on good quality, evolving content.

Content is vital for getting your website recognised by the search engines and recent goings-on in search engine land are the subject of this month’s Web Talk.

The resurgence of Bing It looks like Bing is going to become a much bigger player in the way that we search the internet, following several moves this year that seem geared to supporting the growth in its use.

For over a decade Google has dominated the UK search engine market, at its highest point over 80 per cent of daily searches were being done on the giant.

Google has been so dominant it seemed that no other search engine could come close, in fact many users are probably not even aware of other options out there.

Microsoft have made a couple of moves recently that seem set to

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know that we’ve been recognised for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes each day.”

A panel of expert judges will be deciding the eviivo Awards’ Budget with a Twist category, which recognise the best properties that offer rooms at an average daily rate of under £40, whilst still providing first class accommodation with more soul and character than typical budget-chain providers.

Michele Fitzpatrick, CEO of eviivo, said: “The eviivo Awards are all about celebrating the unsung heroes of the hospitality sector.

We work with so many properties that have fascinating stories to tell, and I’m delighted that we have a platform where we are able to recognise this, and in turn raising the standards across the industry.”

The winners will be revealed at a black-tie awards ceremony on October 18 at the UnderGlobe, beneath Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in central London.

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This means that anyone using Windows 10 gets Bing search results every time they search.

The other big move was the recent purchase of LinkedIn, regarded as the fifth largest searched website.

This move will surely mean that Bing search results are fed into LinkedIn to take advantage of the huge amount of search traffic available, so watch this space.

What it also means is that websites should be set up to maximise Google rankings and also Bing rankings, as it is a search engine on the rise!

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DIGITAL marketing agency Ascensor are set to raise funds in support of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in order to celebrate this year’s Yorkshire Day. Birstall-based Ascensor, who employ 26 people across their Yorkshire headquarters and Polish base, are coming together to organise a charity barbeque for neighbouring businesses today (Fri).

Offering burgers, hot dogs and vegetarian hot dogs in return for a donation to the charity, the lunch will be prepared and served by Ascensor staff at their offices and delivered to businesses in the area.

Ascensor has been a keen supporter of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice for a number of years, a member of the charity’s 99er Business Club and raising money for the charity since 2010.

To get involved with Ascensor’s Yorkshire Day BBQ contact sophie@ascensor.co.uk.

A BIRSTALL-BASED healthcare group is hosting a rounders tournament in Mirfield to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice.

Staff at the Essential Group of Companies, on Field Head Lane, are inviting local businesses to submit a team of nine players, with all proceeds going to the Dalton-based Hospice.

The event, which will be held on Sunday August 14 at Hopton Mills Cricket Club, is also open to all spectators with entry £2 on the day.

The tournament will also include refreshments, stalls and games as well as a trophy presentation to the winning team.

The group which consists of four healthcare companies, Essential Healthcare Solutions, Essential Care Group, Essential Training Group and Essential By Design, employs around 50 staff.

Managing director Thomas Owens said: “We are absolutely delighted to get involved with Kirkwood Hospice and offer an exciting, fun day to raise money for a truly worthy cause.

“Our companies’ mission is to improve the standard of care and we hope that the money raised from this event can help Kirkwood continue to provide an excellent standard of care, through their knowledgeable staff and with high quality healthcare equipment.”

Kirkwood Hospice fundraiser Lyndsey Richardson said: “We can’t wait to work with the team at Essential on this fantastic event.

“We hope the event will bring the community together to enjoy a fun day out.

“A team from Kirkwood is taking part and we are really excited already.”

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RGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to the seventh annual ‘Bobtown Beer Bash’ after the amazing success of last year’s festival.

The 2016 event again takes place at Roberttown Community Centre tomorrow (Sat, July 30), from 12noon onwards.

Last year’s event exceeded all expectations and the volunteer organisers were able to make some impressive donations to local good causes.

“We were again staggered by the response we received,” said Robert Knapp, who helps put together the Bash.

“We realised the festival was going to be another success when, following a steady flow of our regular visitors, the whole outside entertainment area was full of people enjoying the live music and beers from all over the UK.” Of great significance was the amount of money the festival raised for local charities and groups, which is the main aim of the organisers.

The community centre itself was one of the charities which benefited, and some of the proceeds went to a number of improvements the centre has enjoyed since.

So what will be different for 2016?

“For a start, we will have more beer and cider,” explained Robert, “hopefully up to 45 real ales, but we still recommend an early attendance to avoid disappointment and to

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As far as beer goes, the festival doesn’t really follow any theme, but the organisers are working hard to source a wide selection of beer styles from all over the country.

Festival chairman Malcolm Firth wants to thank the hard-working volunteers in advance for their support, and with eight live bands already booked in the festival should be another great success.

Local businesses have again offered sponsorship, with Roberttown-based Utopia Financial Services leading the way as the festival’s major backers.

The bar equipment used is now a combination of the organisers’ own kit and that of both the Heavy Woollen and Barnsley CAMRA organisations, ably assisted by Tim Wood, the landlord of the Old Colonial in Mirfield.

Buckles Butchers will be on hand with their barbeque, and Pure & Natural Cuisines will complement the beer and cider with their freshly-made curries.

There will be an ice cream stall in the churchyard next door, and a fish and chip van further down the village.

The much sought-after festival glass, available on entry, will have a variation on the festival’s hand pump BBB logo.

The main bar will again use a token system and be situated inside the community centre, with the paying cider bar outside.

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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 JULY 30 MONDAY AUGUST 1 OAKWELL & EAST BIERLEY MAIZE BROOK Starts at 10.30am at the park Starts at 1pm at Oakwell Hall top gates, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw car park (WF17 9LG, SE217271) (BD11 2DR, SE202282) 6.5 miles – 5.5 miles – moderate (finishes at moderate (finishes at 1pm approx) 4pm approx). No dogs please.

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IF YOU think you know about the Wicked Witch of the West, think again…

Wicked, the musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has flown into town, and the bright green glow of the Alhambra Theatre’s exterior confirmed my suspicions that it’s cast a spell on an audience who can’t seem to get enough of the show.

The Broadway and West End spectacular, which features the hit song ‘Defying Gravity’, opened at the Alhambra last week and plays until Sunday August 21.

Bradford is the only UK city to host the spectacular musical outside London this year, and following its run, Wicked will then continue touring internationally until 2018.

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has now been seen by more than 50 million people in 14 countries, and has won over 100 major awards.

Based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire that ingeniously re-imagined the stories and characters created

by L Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, Wicked tells the incredible story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students at Shiz University: the blonde and very popular Glinda and a misunderstood green girl named Elphaba.

Following an encounter with The Wizard, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths.

Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, has unexpected consequences for her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of

the West.

The powerful and pitch-perfect Jacqueline Hughes gives an outstanding performance as Elphaba, the not-so-wicked Witch of the West, alongside Carly Anderson as the exuberantly tongue-in-cheek Glinda.

The pair, along with a superb cast delivers the brilliantly twisted take on Oz, which has ingeniously linked arms with the Wizard of Oz story and adds a new moral complexity to Dorothy’s adventures.

The musical presumes that you know the principal characters in the classic tale and a trip down memory lane with the 1939 film is definitely recommended for those a little rusty on the details.

It’s slick, thoroughly professional in every aspect and judging from the standing ovation at the end of the show and the throngs of emerald fans packing out the Alhambra every night, this is a spell that shows no sign of abating.

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Play’s steaming in BIRSTALL: One of the most celebrated Yorkshire literary works has been turned into an outdoor stage play.

The Railway Children by Edith Nesbit will be performed at Oakwell Hall on Tuesday August 16.

It is part of a national tour by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company which calls at such prestigious destinations such as Bolsover and Corfe castles.

The audience should bring their own seating but no tables please. Oakwell’s gardens will open at 6pm for viewing and picnics. The performance starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £14 for adult, £12 for seniors £10 for children and students. Family tickets are £42.

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NORTH KIRKLEES: The BFG is set to be one of summer’s hit films – and children can get in on the act at libraries.

There are art competitions called Doodle A Dahl where youngsters can create drawings themed around characters made famous by the author.

And there are Big Friendly Parties featuring quizzes, games and fancy dress through August.

Doodle A Dahl is at libraries including Dewsbury on Wednesday August 3 and Cleckheaton on Thursday August 11. Mirfield hosts a Big Friendly Party on Thursday August 4. For both activities booking is essential. For full details call 01484 414868.

TV experts at fair A CHARITY valuations and antique fair is being held at Wakefield Cathedral tomorrow (Sat) from 10.30am to 4pm.

The event is being jointly promoted by Ossett & Wakefield Rotary Clubs to raise funds for Dementia UK’s Admiral Nursing and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, two charities currently supported by both clubs.

Antiques Roadshow expert and one of Britain’s best loved antiques experts Eric Knowles will be bringing his skills and adding his personality to the occasion, giving valuations between 12noon and 3pm.

He will be accompanied by two more TV experts, Susan Rumfitt, who is a colleague from the Antiques Roadshow and Tom Keane, an auctioneer and valuer from Bargain Hunt, Cash in the Attic and other shows.

Local jeweller Michael Townsend, together with other experts in their field, will also be on hand to cast their trained eyes over your jewellery, coins and collectables from 11am.

There will also be over 30 stalls selling antiques and collectables.

Ossett Rotarian and Restaurant opening times: event organiser June Tuesday — Friday 12-2.30 & 5-9, Saturday 12-9, Sunday 12-5 Drysdale said: “If you’ve ever wondered if you’re sitting on any valuable treasures at home, maybe hidden away in the attic or tucked away in a cupboard, now is the time to dig them out and bring them along for an expert opinion.”

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Is Anton about to waltz into Len’s role in Strictly? He reveals all to Ann...

Ann Montini and Anton du Beke T’S ALL change at Strictly Come Dancing as head judge Len Goodman, who has been a major part of the show since its inception in 2004, has announced that the next series of the BBC dancing competition will be his last. Speculation has already begun on who will fill his shoes on the panel, and there’s one name that many fans are hoping for – Anton du Beke. Anton tells me: “I would love the job Ann for sure. They’re big shoes to fill, but yes if offered who would not say yes to it? It’s the best job in TV.”

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BRENDAN SHEERIN, from Channel Four’s popular Coach Trip show, told me that he had a soft spot for the old Dewsbury bus station, as: “I worked there many years ago and used to have a coffee in the now famous Bon Bon Cafe. It was always busy and we had such fun times.”

RALF LITTLE has been lined up for the upcoming series of Doctor Who. The 36-year-old actor, most famous for starring as little brother Antony in comedy The Royle Family, will be playing someone “rather dark and out of character for me, but it’s one of my all-time favourite shows, so I am so happy to have landed this role.”

PAULINE QUIRKE, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph predict havoc as they return for an hour-long Birds Of A Feather festive special set abroad. Lesley tells me “We finally get out of the studio and somewhere warm, so it’s back on with the fake nails, face glue and diet for some fun and festive cheer, fingers crossed.”

JIMMY OSMOND, who appeared in BBC One’s Celebrity MasterChef recently, tells me: “I’ve always cooked, but mostly simple foods, so this was a bit of a

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WHEN Paul O’Grady signed up to host For The Love Of Dogs three years ago, he embarked on an emotional journey which has consumed him. He tells me: “I love all animals far more than humans, but honestly everyone is doing these shows now. It annoys me because it devalues the work people do at these centres, but it’s all about ratings nowadays.”

ACTRESS Stephanie Beacham is to play Princess Margaret in a new play set to scandalise admirers of the royal family. The former Dynasty star will portray the late princess as “isolated and lonely”, as she is visited by John Bindon, the infamous gangster she is rumoured to have grown close to. The play, A Princess Undone by Richard Stirling, will premiere at the Arts Theatre in Cambridge in October.

THE THREE remaining Spice Girls are reportedly in talks to launch their own talent show.

Spice Girls Mel B, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner have confirmed their return as a trio called GEM. Now they are also said to be talking to the BBC about branching out into making their own TV show, although a broadcaster is not confirmed. But a friend tells me: “We have our new talent show with Gary Barlow, so we have no plans at this stage for the trio...”

Oh dear.

JAMES NORTON stars as the reflective Rev Sidney Chambers in hit TV show Grantchester, but he tells me another big star actor was a help when getting started.

“Tom Hiddleston was my mentor at drama school – so he’s the hardest mentor to

contact because he’s so busy!” he said. “And I am so pleased that he has done so well, in fact we all have in my year to be honest.”

HAVING been seen so much on TV, it appears our interest in This Morning host Holly Willoughby is waning. Her new book all about tips for young mums has not been the glittering success that she and her publishers had hoped, but as one friend tells me: “She promotes and advertises so many things, it’s confusing for the consumer. Many would say overkill in fact.”

EMMERDALE star Charlie Hardwick still hasn’t come to terms with the grisly death of her beloved character Val Pollard. “If I am honest Ann, I would have not wanted to end up like that, but it’s the writers, and it was a gift for them,” she said. “But who knows, it’s soap, I could come back from the dead as it’s all the rage nowadays.”

NOEL EDMONDS is trying to bring back a Swap Shoptype show. The Deal or No Deal host is filming a pilot for Channel Four similar to the former children’s entertainment programme, which was broadcast on the BBC on Saturday mornings for six years. Noel told me: “It’s something that is all the rage now. We started it way back in the 70s, so it seemed a good time to bring it all back.”

CORONATION STREET bosses are planning to bring back yet another one of Ken Barlow’s missing children.

Ken Barlow’s son Daniel was previously played by Dominic Holmes in 2007, but producers are now said to be auditioning again for the role. A source tells me: “Ken has been in the show that long, it’s harder each year to find new storylines, but they are happy with this one.”

TRAINEE JOURNALIST A rare opportunity has arisen at The Press, the newspaper with the highest readership in North Kirklees.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic news journalist to join our team in Batley town centre.

The right candidate will hold industry-recognised journalism qualifications.

A clean and current driving licence is an advantage, but not essential.

The position entails researching and writing news and feature articles across a wide range of subjects, including politics, crime and community issues. An ability to spot emerging stories on social media and verify the content is vital, and as part of a small news team you will also assist in general editorial duties which will require competence in proof-reading, plus sourcing and taking pictures.

Salary is dependent on experience and working hours require a degree of flexibility. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-moving news environment on a newspaper that’s still at the heart of the community it serves.

In the first instance send a CV and covering letter to: David Bentley, Editor The Press 31 Branch Road, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 5SB or email david@thepressnews.co.uk

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NEW Eye Candy Apple pram, includes carry cot, pushchair seat, rain cover.

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Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971) Nest of 3 coffee tables in light wood. Excellent condition, bargain £10. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal).

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(1971) Three large cushions for garden swing, in excellent condition £15. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971) Pedestal fan £10. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971) Cylinder vacuum cleaner, excellent condition £20.

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Baker cruises to his century

By Mike Popplewell BUTTERSHAW’S former Yorkshire and Northants all-rounder Thomas Baker produced one of the district’s most explosive batting performances of the week in the All Rounder Bradford Conference League to demolish the Crossbank Methodists attack scoring 112 not out in a 133-run stand with Gary Wainwright (95).

That was followed by a quick-fire 56 partnership with Gary’s 16-year-old son Adam, during which he scored 41 to bring up his century.

Baker, raised and still living in Gomersal, played all his early Bradford League cricket with Spen Victoria before playing a few one-day games with Yorkshire as a 21-year-old before making his first class debut for Northants.

But, a back problem put paid to a full-time career as a pace bowler and though he did spend some time working behind the scenes at Northants he returned to Yorkshire to play League cricket with spells at Gomersal, Wrenthorpe and more recently Pool Mills.

Along with former Gomersal teammate Ben Platt he joined forces with a Buttershaw side relegated from the CYL Premier Division last year in a bid to help them escape the Bradford League Conference at the first attempt this summer.

At Crossbank he began slowly, wickets from James Coulborn and James Abbot

Tom Baker celebrates his century and (inset) hits a boundary

reducing Buttershaw to 49-2, but he and the elder Wainwright began clouting the bowling to all parts before Wainwright perished, mounting a charge intended to bring up his century with a six.

Unbeaten on 112, out of 256-4, at the close of the innings Baker’s stint had included 11 fours and five sixes in just 88 balls.

In reply there was some resistance from Christian Duncan (65 not out) and some belligerence from Coulborn who hammered six sixes and two fours in his score of 45.

However, Crossbank were eventually bowled out for 154, Platt taking 4-32, and Buttershaw closed the gap on leaders Northowram, who were without a game, to just 10 points.

Heckmondwike and Carlinghow, nestling com-

fortably in mid-table, were also amongst the runs this week with a massive 333 at bottom-club Adwalton and they will be hoping for more of the same in the game with second-bottom Rodley at Cemetery Road tomorrow.

Khurram Shehzad (102) and wicket keeper Matthew Crowther (51), the latter clearly recovered from a nasty facial injury earlier in the season, led the way for Heckmondwike but there were contributions of 20 or more from six of the top seven batsmen. Adwalton offered some resistance, making 232-9 in their 50 overs, but they never looked like matching the visitors’ total.

Crossbank are left licking their wounds this week as they find themselves the odd men out in this 13-team section.

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Ravensthorpe Cycling Club members pictured with Geraint Thomas and (inset) Dave Brailsford. Above right, Chris Froome cycles through a media scrum Steven Fisher

MEMBERS of the Ravensthorpe Cycling Club got up close and personal with 2016 Tour de France winner Chris Froome after the Team Sky rider crossed the finish line in Paris last Sunday (July 24).

Ravensthorpe cyclist Steven Fisher and his fellow tourists were also pictured next to Froome’s Team Sky teammates Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe and team principle Sir Dave Brailsford, who all posed for photos and signed autographs at the end of the 21-stage race.

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RUGBY LEAGUE EXTRA

Hanging Heaton aim to end long-overdue wait for league title

By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk

IT IS 17 years since Hanging Heaton last lifted the Bradford League championship trophy, but could this be the year all that changed for Gary Fellows’ men?

Well, tomorrow will go a long way to answering that particular question as Fellows, a former Pudsey St Lawrence player, leads his side into battle against his old club with just seven points separating the two sides at the top of the table.

In their latest outings St Lawrence beat Scholes by 172 runs, ending a three-match losing run in style.

Meanwhile Hanging Heaton raced to an emphatic nine-wicket win over Lightcliffe to ensure both sides enter the fray in prime form.

Fellows and his opening partner Nick Connelly have established themselves as the leading opening partners in the All Rounder

Cricket Bradford Premier League and with St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw going into this game on the back of his first century of the season a lot, it seems, could rest on which team makes the best start.

In any event a run feast looks on the cards.

Farsley, at Cleckheaton tomorrow, (Sat July 30) are the other team in the frame for a title challenge as their 23-run win over East Bierley left them 19 points adrift of the leaders.

Past season’s would have seen this as a key game for Cleckheaton in their pursuit of honours but John Wood’s side have been seriously short of good fortune this summer.

The Moorenders lost three games to the weather, costing them the possibility of at least another 20 points.

As it stands Cleck find themselves in midtable, only 20 points clear of relegation, after a six-wicket defeat at New Farnley.

With seven players failing to reach double figures, scoring only 14 between them in fact, even a fine 59 from James Lee was insufficient to give them a decent total to

defend. In the end New Farnley cruised past Cleckheaton’s 161 with six wickets and 25 overs to spare.

Meanwhile Batley still lead the way in Championship A thanks to a 20-run win over Baildon last time out.

The leaders face second-placed Yeadon this weekend.

Also in that division inconsistent Birstall are at home to Ossett and Liversedge, surprise winners over Yeadon last week, go to bottom-club Idle looking for a win to climb the table.

In Championship B Townville, still well clear at the top after a win at Altofts, should have no problem seeing off Brighouse.

But Gomersal, beaten at Bankfoot, could find themselves up against it when Methley, still waiting in the wings for a Townville slip up, are the visitors to Oxford Road.

Hopton Mills face a tough game at home to well-placed Wrenthorpe.

And finally, bottom club Hartshead Moor hope to salvage some pride in their derby clash with fellow strugglers Spen Victoria at Highmoor Lane.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Albion too strong for Liversedge youngsters Friendly

TADCASTER ALBION

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at the i2i Stadium A VERY young Liversedge side lost 3-0 to Tadcaster Albion in their latest pre-season outing on Tuesday night.

But in a one-sided contest Sedge manager Jonathan Rimmington insists he took plenty of positives from the game.

Meanwhile last Saturday (July 23) Sedge edged past Mossley

4-3 in a high-scoring contest Vaughan Redford, Joe Walton, Steve Wailes and Jaz Donaldson got the goals for the Clayborn side.

And finally in Liversedge’s clash with St John Fishers last Thursday (July 21) Rimmington’s men were comfortable 4-0 winners. Brandon Kane fired a hattrick with Vaughan Redford adding Sedge’s others goal.

Next up for the Clayborners is a clash with Clitheroe (Tuesday, Aug 2) after their original friendly with Campion was called off due to an issue with their floodlights.

Unfamiliar Town share the spoils with Frickley Friendly

OSSETT TOWN

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at Ingfield OSSETT TOWN continued their strong pre-season with a 2-2 draw at home to Frickley Athletic.

The visitors went ahead through Nathan Curtis but Ossett’s Nick Wood drew the sides level before half-time.

In the second period Nathan Quinlan

struck to give the Evo-Stik First Division North side the lead, but they ultimately couldn’t hold out, conceding a late equaliser.

The draw followed the Reds’ Steve Kelly Memorial Trophy triumph over Hemsworth Miners Welfare last Saturday (July 23).

Three second-half goals from Steve Ridley, Josh Schofield and Alex Paterson ensured Grant Black’s men retained the trophy with a comfortable 3-0 victory.

Town travelled to face Harrogate Town last night (Thurs) for their fifth pre-season friendly of the summer.

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OSSETT ALBION at Sandy Lane EVO-STIK First Division North outfit Ossett Albion overcame Handsworth Parramore 1-0 in a pre-season

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clash. The visitors struck in the second half through prolific striker Rob Bordman to seal the win.

Albion have now won their last two warm-up matches and hope to make it a hat-trick of wins tomorrow (Sat, July 30, 3pm) when they welcome a Chesterfield XI to Queens Terrace.

Stags’ Premier woes continue Yorkshire Men’s League Premier

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at Hillrich Park MIRFIELD STAGS remain rooted to the foot of the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division table following a 34-12 home defeat to Beverley.

The hosts took an early lead in the fifth minute through Matty Piper, who touched down between the sticks. Ross Hayden stepped up to add the extras.

But 10 minutes later and the away side hit back with a converted try of their own under the posts.

For the remainder of the half Beverley were on top, scoring three more tries for a 20-6 lead at the change of ends.

Immediately after the restart Beverley went over for another touchdown but the conversion was missed.

Adam Illingworth narrowed the deficit for MIrfield and Hayden added the extras.

But a 64th-minute try from the visitors sealed the win.

The away side rounded off the victory with a final try 10 minutes from time.

The Stags hope to bounce back when the host Hull Wyke tomorrow (Sat July 30, 2.30pm).

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Five-star Victoria win Keighley festival BIRSTALL VICTORIA Under-11s won Keighley Albion’s summer festival, winning all five of their matches.

Victoria’s youngsters overcame Huddersfield St Josephs, Brotherton Bulldogs, Keighley Albion, Drighlington and Siddal on their way to lifting the silverware.

Throughout the competition Birstall demonstrated excellent skills with the ball, scoring 22 tries throughout the event and only conceding six.

The Vic squad, consisting of Harry Avis, Jack Mysak, Billy Bentley, Verne Capstick, Joe Hargreaves, Brandon Hanson, Cohan Burnham, Harry Townend, Freddie Town, Scarlett Hartley, Taylor Sheldrake, Finnley Johnson and Harry Hartley all collected their winners’ medals before Hanson lifted the winners’ trophy for his side.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Budding footballers get all kitted out YOUNGSTERS at Cleckheaton Sporting Juniors Football Club have been treated to new training jackets courtesy of Tesco’s Cleckheaton Branch.

Cleck Sporting Juniors have teams in age groups ranging from pre-school to Under-13s and the 65 players currently on the books will now be kept warm away from the field of play.

Clare Findlay, store manager at the Tesco branch in Northgate, said: “We were delighted to give a little help when we heard Cleck Sporting Juniors were looking for jackets to wear on match days and when training. We need the players all warmed up so they can score more goals.”

Chairman of Cleckheaton Sporting Juniors, Colin Hardy, added: “We really needed the jackets and, without Tesco, we Cleckheaton Sporting Juniors Under 8s and Under 9s teams with their new training jackets wouldn't have been able to afford with Tesco Cleckheaton community champion Melanie Cropper, Cleck Sporting Juniors them so we are very grateful. secretary Tina Hardy, Cleck Sporting Juniors coach Colin Hardy and Tesco Cleckheaton “Let’s hope for a winning seadeputy store manager Verity Garside son.”

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Shaw Cross mark Gilmour return with dominant victory National Conference League Div One

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at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS Sharks eased their National Conference League Division One relegation worries by running in 14 tries against bottom-club Elland as they unveiled their new signing, highly decorated former Super League and Great Britain player Lee Gilmour.

But Danny Flowers was star of the show with his two tries and 12 goals for a personal tally of 32 points.

His side led 58-0 at the break after tries by Matthew Tubb, Jack Gledhill, John Rourke and Will Gledhill with two each, Danny Stanley and Thomas Rogers.

In the second period the Sharks carried on where they left off with tries from Ross Roebuck, Jack Gledhill, Sam Ottewell and Flowers.

The latter stages saw sin-bins for Elland’s Phil Taylor and Chris Middleton but a con-

Lee Gilmour (centre) during his first spell with the Sharks solation try by Oli Fairbank.

Dewsbury-born Gilmour, who began his career at Shaw Cross before going on to complete a 17-year professional career during which he won three Super League titles, five Challenge Cups and two World Club Challenges, told the club’s official website: “I said I’d always play a few games for Cross

once I had retired.”

He added: “My good friend Andy Burland said he was returning to play so I thought the timing was right.

“There’s also a few lads I coached that I wanted to have a run out with.

“This is a bit of fun for me, to play alongside some friends, which is why I started playing, and to play my final games for the club where it started for me.”

Head coach Brett Turner is full of optimism after the addition of the 38-year-old former St Helens, Wigan Warriors, Huddersfield Giants, Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats star. He said: “It is fantastic to have someone like Lee in the team.

“He coached some of these lads when they were youth players and it will be good for them to get the chance to play alongside him. For some of these lads it’s a dream to be able to play with someone like Lee.” Gilmour is also assistant coach at Wakefield as well as playing for Shaw Cross.

The next chance to see Gilmour and his teammates in action is in their away clash with Milford Marlins tomorrow (Saturday, 2.30pm).

Celtic win boosts Maroons put stop to survival chances poor run of results NCL Division Two

DEWSBURY CELTIC

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at Crow Nest Park DEWSBURY CELTIC eased their relegation worries in National Conference League Division Two with a hard-earned 36-16 victory over basement club Stanningley.

The home side took a 12-0 lead with tries from Jamaine Akaidere and Dominic Senior, with the former adding both conversions.

Stanningley hit back with two tries in five minutes from Adam Benn and Sean Cooper plus a

Callum Smithson conversion.

However, a second Senior try and Akaidere goal gave the home side an eight-point lead at half-time.

Tries from Tom Norris and another converted Akaidere effort in a six-minute spell took the game away from the visitors.

But Stanningley never gave up and grabbed a try back through Thomas Sharp plus a Smithson goal.

A late Dougie Foster effort and Richard Tillotson goal made the game secure for Celtic.

The green and whites hope to find another win when they host second-bottom Stanley Rangers tonight (Friday July 29, 6.45pm) at Crow Nest Park.

NCLTABLES DIVISION ONE Th Heath Crusaders Skirlaugh Myton Warriors Featherstone Lions Underbank Rangers Milford Marlins Oulton Raiders Hunslet Warriors Normanton Knights East Leeds Shaw Cross Sharks Ince Rose Bridge Millom Elland

P 16 16 16 15 16 16 17 16 16 16 16 17 16 17

W 14 12 12 10 9 9 9 8 8 6 6 6 2 1

D L 0 2 0 4 0 4 0 5 0 7 0 7 0 8 1 7 0 8 1 9 0 10 0 11 0 14 0 16

F 574 543 392 519 454 366 382 358 378 421 363 400 219 212

A 230 348 248 319 342 287 407 356 329 408 397 466 581 863

DIFF PTS 344 28 195 24 144 24 200 20 112 18 79 18 -25 18 2 17 49 16 13 13 -34 12 -66 12 -362 4 -651 2

DIVISION TWO Hunslet Cl Parkside Leigh East

P W D L F A DIFF PTS 15 14 0 1 633 192 441 28 15 11 0 4 632 246 386 22

NCL Division Three

DEWSBURY MOOR

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at Carr Lane DEWSBURY MOOR Maroons got back to winning ways last Friday night with a comfortable 36-8 win over Oldham St Annes in National Conference League Division Three Former player James Delaney has returned to the club after a spell with Dewsbury Rams and he picked up the man of the match award.

The hooker nipped in with

Askam Saddleworth Rangers Bradford Dudley Hill Thornhill Trojans Blackbrook Wigan St Judes Salford City Roosters Dewsbury Celtic Stanley Rangers Stanningley

14 15 15 14 15 14 15 15 15 14

9 9 9 7 8 7 4 4 1 1

1 4 1 5 0 6 2 5 0 7 0 7 1 10 1 10 2 12 0 13

392 415 348 347 360 428 219 222 172 194

224 324 350 294 426 338 334 470 646 518

168 91 -2 53 -66 90 -115 -248 -474 -324

19 19 18 16 16 14 9 9 4 2

DIVISION THREE Crosfields Woolston Rovers Drighlington Eastmoor Dragons Dewsbury Moor Oldham St Annes Rylands Sharks Waterhead Warriors Gateshead Storm Castleford Panthers

P W D L F A DIFF PTS 14 12 1 1 487 247 240 25 14 11 0 3 427 319 108 22 13 9 1 3 442 196 246 19 14 7 1 6 334 322 12 15 14 6 1 7 311 312 -1 13 14 6 1 7 340 422 -82 13 13 5 1 7 429 374 55 11 13 4 0 9 322 342 -20 8 14 3 0 11 284 463 -179 6 13 2 0 11 174 553 -379 4

just six minutes gone, while Brad Samme added another try two minutes later to make it 12-0.

Moor added three more first-half tries from Bartley O’Brien, Delaney and Samme.

But Saints replied through Craig Worrall and it was 26-4 at half-time.

Worrall added another try to his tally in the second period but it was never going to be enough as Jordan Foster and Eatherley scored further Moor tries.

The Maroons host Rylands Sharks tomorrow Saturday (July 30, 2.30pm) hoping to build on fifth in Division Three.

Trojans humbled by in-form Easts National Conference League Div Two

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at Leigh Sports Village THORNHILL TROJANS were annihilated 50-0 by second-placed Leigh East in National Conference League Division One. The Trojans met an East side in red hot form, with the hosts scoring nine tries in total.

The first touchdown came after just four minutes through Ihaka Watene who broke clear to score a long-range try allowing Thomas Worthington to add the extras.

And Pat Grainey scored an impressive try of his own shortly afterwards to extend Leigh’s lead. Worthington added his second conversion of the match.

Thornhill’s defence looked weak throughout and struggled to deal with the wave of attacks that came their way.

Chris Dootson was the next Leigh player to find joy against the Trojans crossing in the corner following a good handling move from the hosts.

Worthington stepped up to add another two points.

Sam Grainey was Leigh’s next try scorer nipping over for an unconverted four-pointer before, on the stroke of half-time, Worthington added a penalty to give the home side a 24-0 lead.

But moments after the second period got underway Leigh’s advantage was extended thanks to another try from Sam Grainey who latched onto a Watene off-load, before Curtis Littlewood scored in the corner to seal the win for his side.

Immediately after the restart the rampant hosts were on the attack again and went over for another four-pointer thanks to Tom Fletcher The tricky player sliced his way through a weak Trojans defence. Worthington converted.

And on a rare occasion the visitors found themselves on the front foot, but their attack was abruptly ended thanks to Watane’s interception on his own try line allowing the stand-off to embark on a length of the field run before touching down. Worthington was once again accurate with the boot.

The final try of the game was scored by Littlewood who went over for his second of the match out wide allowing Worthington to add his seventh conversion in what was a dominant performance.

Thornhill remain sixth with a game in hand as they look to put right their thrashing with a win away at Salford City Roosters (Saturday July 30, 2.30pm).

Thornhill close gap on leaders YML Division Four THORNHILL TROJANS 46 DEARNE VB 26 at Overthorpe Park THORNHILL TROJANS A are now just two points behind Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four leaders Birstall Victoria thanks to a 46-26 win over Dearne

Valley Bulldogs.

In what was arguably the hosts’ best performance of the season Thornhill powered to victory with tries from man of the match Scott Carter, Luke Carter, Shane Johnson, James Folan, Scott Lee, Danny Fisher and a brace from Dale Brook.

Mark Hodgson kicked

seven goals to round off a comfortable win for the Overthorpe Park outfit.

Thornhill host Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks tomorrow (Sat July 30, 2.30pm) in what is their final outing before the summer break, where they will hope to join rivals Birstall Victoria on nine points at the summit of the table.

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KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Batley secure top four spot with easy victory Kingstone Press Championship

SWINTON LIONS BATLEY BULLDOGS

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at Heywood Road BATLEY BULLDOGS charged into the The Qualifiers with a thumping win over Swinton Lions while avenging the Lions’ upset win at Mount Pleasant in April.

Despite conceding the opening score, the visiting Yorkshiremen quickly assumed control of a frantic game that yielded over a point per minute of play, their large visiting contingent certainly making themselves heard and celebrating joyously at full-time.

Swinton’s start threatened another upset, Chris Atkin stepping out of a couple of tackles before sending Shaun Robinson bounding in at the corner. Atkin kicked his first out of four successful conversions.

Batley levelled with some fine front row play as Keegan Hirst was stopped just short, hooker Alastair Leak then spotted a gap to dive over from dummy half.

A couple of penalties against Connor Dwyer gave the Bulldogs position for the next one, Pat Walker releasing Chris Ulugia but being unable to convert for the only time in the half.

MATCH STATS: LEIGH CENTURIONS 1.Gregg McNally 2. Adam Higson 3. Greg Worthington 4. Willie Tonga 40. Matty Dawson 6. Martyn Ridyard 36. Josh Drinkwater 8. Fuifui Moimoi 14. Micky Higham 10. Dayne Weston 16. Remi Maitua 13. Corey Patterson 11. Harrison Hansen SUBS: 31. Ben Reynolds 21. Andrew Dixon 17. Jamie Acton 39 Danny Tickle

9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 2. Dale Morton 6. Paul Sykes 15. Jason Crookes 38. Etu Uaisele 17. Dom Speakman 36. Bobbie Goulding 46. Mitchell Stringer 9. Tom Hemingway 8. Matt Groat 32. Kyle Trout 42. Lucas Walshaw 14. Luke Adamson SUBS: 18. Tony Tonks 26. Joel Farrell 19. Nathan Conroy 10. Ryan Hepworth

7 7 7 7 7 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

LEIGH CENTURIONS Tries: McNally (3, 15, 18), Maitua (12), Worthington (32), Higson (44, 54, 58), Reynolds (63), Higham (66). Goals: Ridyard 9/10.

DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: None.

Goals: None.

Referee: T Grant / Half-time: 28-0 / Penalties: 9-10 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Weather: Warm with showers / Man of the Match: Gregg McNally / Attendance: 3,498 / Match Rating: 4/5

Dominic Brambani demonstrated his awareness, spotting Wayne Reittie in space, a calm chip over the Lions’ defence giving the wingman a straightforward chance he couldn't refuse.

The referee clearly warned the Lions for repeated fouls, after Alex Rowe was hit high by Jordan Hand, but less than two minutes later Andy Thornley also pushed the boundaries and was sin-binned for lying on Adam Gledhill. This also gave Batley a couple of points, as Walker kicked the penalty.

James Brown caused his former club trouble, his drive setting up Leak to score. Try number five was scored by Chris Squires.

Swinton missed several opportunities but just before the interval but Josh Barlow did creep over for a try.

But a potential comeback was quickly shut down by Batley at the beginning of the second half.

Firstly Shaun Ainscough scooped up a loose pass, booted it ahead a couple of times to set up Ulugia, before nice footwork from James Davey helped create a gap for Brad Day, and with both tries converted, the Bulldogs could relax.

This was especially true when Brown forced his way over shortly afterwards.

The Lions so nearly had a fine passing move create a try for debutant Tommi Hughes, but he lost the

Bulldogs boss John Kear is delighted with his side’s achievement this season - finishing third in the Championship and booking their place in The Qualifiers ball going for the line. However, they did score again soon after - Ben White's blistering break putting over Thornley.

Barlow was then also dispatched to the sin-bin for picking a fight with Brambani and Day was lucky to get away with a late hit on Beharrall as he kicked.

With the extra space, a delicate kick to the corner from the Batley scrum-half allowed Ainscough to bring up the Bulldogs' half-century.

There was still time for a trio of scores, Atkin escaping the Batley defence in his own half before sending over Beharrall for the Lions’ fourth six pointer.

Batley rounded off a wonderful day by scoring through Ainscough, who gave Beharrall a sensational dummy to cross in the corner, before Ulugia swatted off Robinson to create a three-on-one overlap, Hughes put in a tremendous tackle to stop Ainscough in his tracks but Brambani waltzed through the retreating cover as the hooter sounded.

It sparked wild celebration as underdogs Batley secured third place in the Championship and the chance to play Super League opposition in the coming weeks.

MATCH STATS: SWINTON LIONS 1. Chris Atkin 2. Shaun Robinson 3. Stuart Littler 4. Macaulay Hallett 18. Tommi Hughes 6. Ben White 7. Matty Beharrall 13. Rob Lever 24. Luke Waterworth 10. Jordan Hand 11. Connor Dwyer 23. Rhodri Lloyd 12. Andy Thornley SUBS: 16. Ben Austin 21. Andy Bracek 19. Josh Barlow 28. Zach Johnson

7 6 6 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 7 6 7 7 7 6

BATLEY BULLDOGS 22. Dave Scott 2. Wayne Reittie 4. Shaun Squires 3. Chris Ulugia 5. Shaun Ainscough 13. Pat Walker 7. Dom Brambani 8. Keegan Hirst 20. Alastair Leak 10. Alex Rowe 11. Brad Day 19. Alex Bretherton 13. Adam Gledhill SUBS: 14. James Davey 18. Tom Lillycrop 21. James Brown 24. James Harrison

7 7 7 9 8 7 8 8 9 8 7 7 7 8 7 8 7

SWINTON LIONS

Championship table

Tries: Robinson (4), Barlow (35), Thornley (63), Beharrall (73).

Goals: Atkin 4/4.

P W D L Pts Leigh Centurions London Broncos Batley Bulldogs Featherstone Rovers Bradford Bulls Halifax RLFC Sheffield Eagles Dewsbury Rams Swinton Lions Oldham RLFC Workington Town Whitehaven RLFC

23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23

21 17 15 15 13 13 8 8 7 7 5 5

1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 1

1 43 6 34 7 31 8 30 8 28 9 27 15 16 15 16 15 15 16 14 17 11 17 11

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Leak (10, 22), Ulugia (13, 42), Reittie (15), Squires (33), Day (46), Brown (54), Ainscough (68, 74), Brambani (80).

Goals: Walker 9/12.

Ref rating: S Mikalauskas Half-time: 6-30 / Penalties: 5-10 / Sin Bin: Thornley (18, lying on), Barlow (64, fighting) / Sent Off: None / Weather: Cloudy / Man of the Match: Alastair Leak (Batley) / Attendance: 1,147 / Match Rating: 4/5

Rams suffer away day woe Kingstone Press Championship

LEIGH CENTURIONS

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at Leigh Sports Village DEWSBURY RAMS’ hopes of pulling off an upset were quickly extinguished against a rampant Leigh side that ran out comfortable 58-0 winners.

Glenn Morrison’s Rams were in fact the last side to win a league game at Leigh Sports Village back in September 2013, but there was never a chance of deja vu after the Centurions cruised to a 22-0 lead inside the opening quarter which included a hat-trick from full-back Gregg McNally inside 18 minutes.

In a fine team performance, winger Adam Higson also completed a quickfire treble in the second half.

The Rams, who battled for the full 80 minutes and forced some dropouts, never really looked like scoring all afternoon as Centurions stand-off Martyn Ridyard controlled the game by hand and boot, converting nine out of 10 goals.

The Centurions have done all that they had to do this season, after losing their opening league game at Batley Bulldogs, and they got off to the best possible start on three minutes following a penalty, as scrum-half Josh Drinkwater and Ridyard com-

bined to put McNally over for his opener.

The Rams had chances to hit back from penalties but lost the ball in promising positions but the Centurions defence was resolute and the home side were soon back on the front foot scoring three converted tries in six minutes.

On the fifth tackle, on 12 minutes, they quickly moved the ball down the left channel and new signing Matty Dawson went 40 metres down the wing before cutting inside and finding the supporting Remi Maitua, who crashed over.

Three minutes later, Micky Higham made a 40-metre scoot downfield before straightening up and passing outside to the supporting McNally who crossed. On 18 minutes the Cumbrian was in again for his third try.

When substitutions were introduced, Leigh’s intensity dropped a level which sparked an even contest for a short period, although the Rams had little field position.

The only time the visitors tried an attacking move of any note came on 32 minutes as they moved the ball down the right, but Joel Farrell’s pass out to his winger was intercepted by Greg Worthington and the centre went 60 metres to score to make it 28-0 at the break.

The Rams started the second period the brighter and forced two Centurions drop outs. But on the last

Glenn Morrison hopes to have something to celebrate during the Super 8s Steve Horsfall one they again dropped the ball in a good position.

Leigh put the game to bed when Higson took Ridyard’s crossfield kick and scored on 44 minutes.

The Centurions continued to pressure the Rams and both half-backs and McNally combined for Higson’s second on 54 minutes.

From the restart the Rams kicked straight into touch and from the penalty, superb hands saw the ball quickly go down the right and Higson completed his hat-trick in the corner and Leigh were 46-0 up.

Shortly afterwards Reynolds went over from the play-the-ball to bring up the 50.

He was immediately replaced by Higham who then finished off a brilliant Centurions passing move for his side's 10th and what turned out to be final try of the game.

Credit where credit’s due, the Rams did their best for the remainder of the game, even forcing the Centurions for a brace of drop outs. But the home side were determined to keep a clean sheet and on the hooter they commenced a great night of celebrations.

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Batley achieve top four dream

By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY BULLDOGS coach John Kear ranks his side’s achievement in reaching the Super 8s Qualifiers as one of the best in his career.

The Bulldogs clinched a third place finish in the Championship thanks to a dominant 62-24 win over Swinton last weekend which guaranteed the Mount Pleasant side games against Leeds, Salford Huddersfield and Hull KR in the final third of the season.

Kear, who has a reputation as a giant-killing coach following Challenge Cup success with Sheffield Eagles and Hull FC, has once again justified that tag by beating Bradford Bulls and Halifax to a place in the lucrative ‘middle 8s’.

“It’s been a long hard journey to get here but I’m absolutely delighted for the players and the fans,” said Kear.

“It’s been a marvellous season so far and the players have really done themselves proud.

“I was confident at the start of the season that we’d make big improvements on last year but to finish third is probably above what anyone truly expected.

“This week has been about enjoying what we have achieved, we’ve all had a few days off to recuperate and gather ourselves because this is right up there with anything else I’ve achieved in the game.”

Batley’s success this season has also relieved some of the financial pressure on the club.

The win over Swinton was worth £300,000 through extra revenue and prize money, according

Batley’s Alex Rowe on the charge against Swinton with Dom Brambani in support and (right) Bulldogs fans celebrate their side’s victory with mascot Battler John Miller, Memory Mill Photography to chief executive Paul Harrison, and Kear is thrilled to be departing the Mount at the end of this season knowing he has left the club in such a healthy position.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Batley,” added the Bulldogs chief.

“We’ve had some highs and lows but this season has been one massive high and to know I’m leaving the club having given them a financial boost thanks to our league finish is a really good feeling.”

Batley now begin preparations ahead of an away trip to Hull KR in their first Super 8s outing (on August 7, 3pm) before hosting

Huddersfield Giants and Featherstone Rovers.

“The season isn’t over, there’s a lot of hard work still to do,” added Kear.

“It’s going to be tough to compete against Super League opposition but we have been written off before and have proven critics wrong.

“We weren’t expected to be in this position at the start of the

season, yet here we are.

“If we approach every game the same as we have been doing then who knows how far we can go.

“It’s all about training hard and preparing well.”

Elsewhere, second row forward Alex Bretherton has signed a contract extension keeping him at the club until the end of next season.

Morro’s Rams target silverware DEWSBURY RAMS chief Glenn Morrison remains upbeat despite his side’s annihilation against Leigh last time out.

The Rams go into the Super 8s in the top eight of the Championship – which was the club’s main aim at the start of the season according to the Aussie coach.

He said: “It was important we finished in the top eight to ensure we have four games in the Super 8s.

“Our home form is going to be very important if we are to push for a place in the Championship Shield final.

“Ideally we would have earned more points at home this season, we’ve been a bit disappointing on a few occasions.

“But fortunately we have time to turn things around

and win some silverware in what has been a tough campaign so far.”

Injuries and a lack of financial clout have proved costly for Dewsbury this season, but Morrison insists

their luck must improve soon. He added: “We have had no consistency due to injuries, everyone knows that but this week off now before the Super 8s should see a couple more players return.

“Bobbie Goulding came back from injury against Leigh and was arguably our best player. We want more players who come back from injury to have a similar impact on the side.”

After hosting Swinton on Sunday, August 7 the Rams will travel to face Workington and Halifax.

Meanwhile, it appears that winger Dalton Grant has played his last game for the Rams, having signed a two-year deal with capital-club London Broncos.

The 26-year-old is currently out with an achilles injury and will join London at the end of the season.

‘No-one can be prouder,’ says Nicholas BATLEY BULLDOGS chairman Kevin Nicholas insists no one can be prouder than him following his side’s third-place finish in the Championship.

“In my 19 years as chairman of this club I’ve never been happier and more proud than this,” said Nicholas.

“What we have achieved on such a small budget and only being part-time is remarkable.

“I’ve been so impressed with John (Kear) and the players all season.

“They’ve been so consistent and thoroughly deserve all their plaudits.

“We’ve beaten some good teams to get here, we were quietly confident about our chances against Swinton following the dominant victory over London a week earlier but you always fear something could go wrong, but thankfully for us last weekend it didn’t.

“The fans were terrific and travelled in force and I’m also delighted Batley as a whole have something to celebrate.”

The Bulldogs have now earned the right to play Super League opposition including Leeds Rhinos, who they last played at Headingley in 1993, as their bid for unlikely promotion to the Super League continues.

“The fact we’ll be playing the likes of Leeds on a level playing field and not just because of a cup draw is a dream come true,” added Nicholas.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity because the chances of Leeds having another season as bad as the one they’ve had are highly unlikely.

“The financial boost the club will receive now will also set us up nicely for the future and hopefully we can spend wisely and build on what we have accomplished this year.”

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