Dewsbury may 11th

WE BUY ANY HOUSE Cash in 7 days Free Legals No Fees

VERTICAL BLINDS

3 FOR

£89 SALE 046 1502

07966 553040

Tel: 0800

01274 305 410

ONE PAPER ... ALL THE NEWS from Dewsbury, Batley, Ossett, Mirfield, Liversedge, Birstall, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton & Spen Valley

Girls net England star!

Friday May 11, 2018

12 MONTHS GUARANTEE

No. 841

50p

Bin strike looms after union vote

p5

p4

ROLE REVERSAL New leader has chief he plotted against as deputy Coun Shabir Pandor

By Zoë Shackleton News Reporter zoe@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY West councillor Shabir Pandor is taking control of Kirklees in the wake of Labour’s local election victory.

Coun Pandor is set to become the district’s new leader after current council chief David Sheard announced he was stepping down.

Coun Sheard (Heckmondwike) is due to retire and won’t stand for re-

Coun David Sheard

election next year, but will now become Coun Pandor’s deputy for 12 months in order to give him a smooth transition into the role.

Labour councillors voted in favour of the change at a group meeting at Dewsbury Town Hall on Monday night.

Coun Viv Kendrick (Heckmondwike) was also in the running for the top job after getting the backing of Coun Sheard, but Coun Pandor garnered enough support to claim victory.

With Labour now having a major-

“David has a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge and I will continue to learn from him” Coun Shabir Pandor ity in the council chamber following last week’s local elections (see p3), Coun Pandor won’t need sup-

port from other parties to officially become leader.

A full council meeting is being held on May 23, when Coun Pandor will be elected with the backing of his Labour colleagues even if Conservative, Lib-Dem and Green councillors vote against him.

The news comes two years after Coun Pandor temporarily toppled Coun Sheard as leader of Kirklees in a ‘coup’ orchestrated by members of his own party.

Labour councillors narrowly voted in favour of making Coun

Pandor the new party leader, but ousted Coun Sheard then accused him of lying and saying he only wanted “a cabinet based on ethnicity”.

Coun Pandor’s plan backfired weeks later when he failed to get elected at a full council meeting and Coun Sheard was reinstated, with Coun Pandor as deputy.

There were claims that the Labour group was divided following the revolt but now the pair say they

Continued on page 2

SUPPLIERS OF ALL BESPOKE GLASS PRODUCTS

-------------------------------ONE STOP GLASS --------------------------------

• Showroom open to public & trade • Glass balustrades • Coloured splashbacks & worktops • Double Glazed Units • Toughened Glass • Mirrors • And much more...

Unit 5 Staincliffe Trade Centre, Halifax Road, Staincliffe, Dewsbury, WF13 4AP Tel: 01924 792781 Fax: 01924 900493 Email: onestopglassltd@gmail.com Opening Times Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm

2

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

New Kirklees leader as roles are reversed From page one

Deaths BRAMHAM DOREEN On May 1, peacefully at home, of Heckmondwike, aged 94 years, sister of Eileen and the late Mary, Annie, Margaret, George and Bill. Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady and St Paulinus RC Church on Monday May 21 at 11am.

CLARKE (NEE COSGROVE) MARGARET MARY On May 1, at home, of Mirfield, aged 77 years, wife of David. Requiem Mass will be held at St

aged 73 years, wife of David. Funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Birstall, on Thursday May 17 at 10.30am.

Aidan’s RC Church, Mirfield, on Thursday May 17 at 12pm.

COGGINS ELSIE

CRASKE JOHN

On April 29, peacefully at Inwood Residential Home, Horbury, aged 93 years, wife of the late Tom. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Monday May 21 at 12.30pm.

On April 27, peacefully, of Thornhill, aged 78 years, husband of the late Eileen, partner of Maureen. Funeral service will be held at Our Lady and St Paulinus RC Church on Monday May 14 at 2.30pm.

CRABTREE (NEE ROBERTS) ANN COOKSON

DOCHERTY AGNES

On April 29, of Birstall,

On May 3, in hospital, of Cleckheaton, aged 79 years, wife of the late Bernard. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday May 16 at 10.30am.

Place birthday and anniversary notices by calling 01924 470296

EVANS STEPHEN MARTIN On May 4, peacefully after a long illness, aged 72 years, husband of the

1918 badge sales go to Legion

Telephone 01924 472178

BOLLANDS (BIRSTALL) Funeral Directors

Prepaid Funerals Funeral Flower Service Contact Robert Edmond 24 hours Available

18 KIRKGATE, BIRSTALL, BATLEY, WF17 9PB www.bollandsfuneraldirectors.co.uk

late Sue. Funeral service will be held at St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, on Monday May 21 at 1.15pm.

GOMERSALL (NEE HAYNES) SHIRLEY On May 6, peacefully at home, of Heckmondwike, aged 82 years, wife of Barry. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday May 16 at 2pm.

HICK JAMES EDWARD On April 18, unexpectedly in Mirfield, of Mirfield, aged 14 years, muchloved eldest son of Michael and Louise, brother of Ethan, Aidan, Blake and Casey. Funeral service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Mirfield, on Tuesday May 22 at 1.30pm.

HOPKINSON NEIL On April 29, at NEW badges commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War are now available in Mirfield.

The Royal British Legion fundraising pins can be obtained for a suggested donation of £3 from Poppy Appeal officer Tim Wood, landlord at the Old Colonial pub on Dunbottle Lane.

Featuring the Remembrance poppy, the pins are a tribute to the millions who served during the conflict and those who died.

Pinderfields Hospital after a long illness, of Mirfield, aged 71 years, husband of Margaret.

Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday May 23 at 12.30pm.

LAUGHLIN (NEE RODGERS) LENA On April 30, peacefully at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 87 years, wife of Donald. Funeral service will be held at St John’s Church, Cleckheaton, on Tuesday May 22 at 12.30pm.

MICKLETHWAITE (FORMERLY LINDSAY) (NEE KING) DILYS On May 3, suddenly at home, of Ravensthorpe, formerly of Chickenley, aged 74 years, daughter of the late Doris and Alfred.

Funeral enquiries to George Brook Ltd, 01924 454476.

MIRFIELD: St John’s Church in Upper Hopton is hosting a coffee morning and bake sale tomorrow (Saturday).

An assortment of delicious cakes and coffee will be available from 10am to 12pm, with all funds raised going towards the baptism gift fund at the church.

/ThePressNews Anyone interested in the badges can contact Tim on 01924

Southfield Terrace, Birkenshaw 53 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton

£1550

Necessary disbursements & funeral director’s fees fully guaranteed offered by award-winning funeral director

www.gatewayfuneralservices.co.uk

Church coffee morning

@ThePressLatest

This includes all necessary third party fees. No hidden costs

£1200

BATLEY: Mount Cricket Club, which was devastated by a fire at the end of last season, has opened its new facilities.

A blaze ripped through the changing rooms and canteen and ruined equipment that was stored at the Halifax Road-based club in the early hours of September 26 last year.

After months of hard work over the winter, members opened new and improved facilities on the opening day of the season last week.

www.thepressnews.co.uk

01274 653115/891335

At Need Cremation Funerals From Includes All Fees & Disbursements

WILBY ARTHUR On May 3, peacefully after a short illness at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aged 88 years, husband of Jessie.

Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday May 25 at 12.30pm.

New facilities opened after fire at club

31 Branch Road Batley West Yorkshire WF17 5SB Tel: 01924 470296 Fax: 01924 472561

01924 454476 / 497352

Pre-Paid Cremation Funeral Plans Fully Guaranteed From

THORNES (NEE ELLIS) SHEILA On April 21, suddenly, of Horbury, aged 76 years, wife of the late Peter.

Funeral service will be held at Ossett Town Hall on Wednesday May 16 at 1.30pm.

Friday May 11, 2018 Issue No: 841

George Brooke Ltd

www.georgebrooke.co.uk

On May 1, peacefully at Lydgate Lodge Care Home, of Batley, aged 87 years, wife of the late Geoffrey.

Funeral service will be held at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, on Tuesday May 15 at 2.30pm.

ThePress

A Family Business providing a complete and caring service for over 65 years Golden Charter Pre-Payment Plans 24 Hour Service Head Office - 14 Sharp Street, Dewsbury Chapel Of Rest - 9 Battye Street, Dewsbury Room Of Repose - 14a St Paul’s Road, Mirfield

MILNER JOSEPHINE

have put aside their differences.

Coun Pandor said: “David and I have worked very closely together and had a shared portfolio in the backdrop of the huge challenges we face.

“It’s a partnership and this will continue.

“Me and David have been working together for the last few years and David has a lot of experience, a lot of knowledge and I will continue to learn from him.

“We’re going to continue to work with the Labour group and continue our programme of making sure we improve our children’s services, we deliver the Local Plan for the much-needed growth in terms of economic growth and housing development.

“We’ve progressed to some degree, at the same time we need to make sure that we deliver on Labour Party values and working with all the council because every single councillor is important in how the council works – and I look forward to that.”

Proudly caring for families for 60 years

496920 or call into the pub.

All the money

raised goes directly to the Royal British Legion.

Publisher: Danny Lockwood Editor: David Bentley Reporter: Zoë Shackleton Sports Reporter: Ben McKenna Graphic Designer: Craig Moore Sales Manager: Lucy Tissiman Sales Executives: Nicola Finch, Janet Black, Rachael Hall Accounts administrator: Angela Hall

The Press abides by the principles of the Independent Press Standards Organisation and at all times attempts to report fairly and accurately and correct mistakes or errors as soon as possible.

In the first instance, contact the editor, otherwise we will be happy to give details of the Independent Press Standards Organisation.

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Labour rule the Kirklees roost

By David Bentley LABOUR has taken full control of Kirklees Council after gaining three more seats in last Thursday’s election.

The party needed two for an overall majority and took a trio of scalps in South Kirklees, with Lib Dem leader Nicola Turner among those losing out in Colne Valley.

There was no change to the balance of power in North Kirklees, but Golcar was another Labour gain from the Lib Dems, while Ashbrow was taken from an Independent. Labour became the first party in sole charge of Kirklees for more than 20 years.

One of the three councillors in every ward was up for re-election, except in Birstall and Birkenshaw where two seats were up for grabs following the recent resignation of Coun Andrew Palfreeman.

Turnout was just 35 per cent, with Labour winning 43 per cent of the vote and 12 seats.

The Conservatives took seven seats and 32 per cent of the votes, with the Lib Dems claiming three and 12 per cent of the votes cast.

Labour were already in charge of Kirklees but were short of a majority and needed to rely on support from other parties or independent councillors.

After these results new Labour leader Shabir Pandor (Batley West) can now govern without the need for compromise and

Dewsbury East councillor Cathy Scott is all smiles after retaining her seat at last Friday’s count

DEWSBURY SOUTH Masood Ahmed – Labour 3360 James Michael Spivey – Conservative 875 Adrian Hugh Cruden – Green Party 208 Anthony Penny-Whitworth – Dewsbury Borough Independents - Heavy Woollen 193 Bernard Thomas Disken – Lib Democrat 153

push ahead with controversial budget cuts to public services.

In our district, the Tories held the two seats up for grabs in Birstall and Birkenshaw, with Liz Smaje retaining her seat and Mark Thompson taking the other.

Heckmondwike, Batley and Dewsbury remained solidly Labour with all their candidates being re-elected.

Stalwart Conservative Vivien Lees-Hamilton easily held on in Mirfield with a large majority, as did Tory leader David Hall in Liversedge and Gomersal. John Lawson retained Cleckheaton seat for the Lib Dems.

PARTY

SEATS %

Labour 12 43% Conservative 7 32% Liberal Democrat 3 12% Green Party 1 7% Independent 1 2% Dewsbury Borough Independents Heavy Woollen Dist 0 < 1% Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts 0 < 1% Labour and Co-op 0 < 1% UKIP 0 < 1% Democrats & Veterans 0 < 1% Pirate Party UK 0 <1% Yorkshire Party 0 <1% TURNOUT: 35%

the school has been praised for its quality of lesson planning and teaching.

The report said: “The actions taken by leaders to improve staff members’ planning has brought a sharp focus to the quality of learning.

“Staff make effective use of a range of teaching resources, including digital resources, to plan lessons that build on previous learning and enable pupils to make good progress.”

It went on to say that pupils achieved well across a

range of subjects at GCSE and they feel safe and well cared for in the school environment.

The school’s founding director Khabbaab Raja said: “We were really happy with the progress we’ve made, we’re going in the right direction.

“It’s been a lot of hard work, sacrifice and dedication by the staff and students, but we’re hoping to get better and better for the education, progression and personality building of our future generation.”

that he had been living in his Peugeot and was parked up near an industrial estate when a security guard moved him on.

He was driving along Mill Street East in Dewsbury at 12.30am when officers stopped him. The 28-year-old immediately accepted he shouldn’t have been driving and said to police

he didn’t have insurance because he was banned.

Wood, of Nelson Street, Dewsbury, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified.

He was sentenced to six weeks in prison and banned from driving for another 18 months. He must also pay a £115 victim surcharge.

Jailed for burgling while on bail A SERIAL burglar broke into the house of his brother’s exgirlfriend while he was out on bail.

Luke Walshaw took and used the victim’s bank cards, and stole a handbag and jewellery from her Unity Court home in Dewsbury on February 19.

Leeds Crown Court heard that Walshaw had 21 previous convictions for offences including burglary, robbery

BIRSTALL AND BIRKENSHAW (two seats) Elizabeth Smaje – Conservative 2294 Mark Stephen Thompson – Cons 2234 Jasmine Paris Kennedy – Labour 1261 Arfan Gul Asif – Labour 995 Susan Jane Lee-Richards – Green Party 289 Pippa Jane Hepworth – Lib Democrat 213 Clare Elisabeth Kane – Liberal Democrat 195

DEWSBURY EAST Cathy Scott – Labour 1900 Mark Simon Eastwood – Conservative 1437 Aleks Lukic – Dewsbury Borough Independents - Heavy Woollen District 877 Dennis Hullock – Liberal Democrat 157 Tony Kelsall – Green Party 120

Banned driver lived in his car MAGISTRATES said they had no choice but to send a disqualified driver to prison after he got behind the wheel for a fourth time.

William Wood was banned from the roads for two years last February but was stopped by police on April 1 this year.

Kirklees magistrates heard

BATLEY WEST Gwen Lowe – Labour 3052 Paul Young – Conservative 1099 Marnie Cope – Green Party 111 Christopher Martin Kane – Lib Dem 99 Garry Mervyn Kitchin – Pirate Party UK 64

CLECKHEATON John Craig Lawson – Liberal Democrat 2318 Susie Bell Proctor – Conservative 1049 Tom Kowalski – Labour and Co-op 887 Isabel Clare Walters – Green Party 136

Ofsted praises Muslim school AN INDEPENDENT Muslim boys high school in Batley has improved since its last Ofsted inspection.

Cambridge Street School now meets all independent school standards, according to education bosses who inspected the school unannounced on March 20.

It had previously been required to draw up an action plan because teaching standards were not up to scratch.

But after implementing a programme of staff training and investing in resources,

BATLEY EAST Mahmood Akhtar – Labour 3293 Keiron George Gavaghan – Conservative 811 Jessica Berry – Green Party 162 Jon Robert Bloom – Liberal Democrat 141

and theft.

The 37-year-old was in the woman’s house at around 5am when she saw him holding a jar of change before he fled. Her earrings and tablet device were both returned to her after being found in nearby houses.

Walshaw, of Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, was also caught with stolen items on December 15 last year, namely two TVs, an iPhone, a pack

of beer, car keys and jewellery.

He was arrested the following morning when police found him in possession of a lock knife on a key ring and a small amount of cannabis.

Walshaw pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods, possession of a knife, possession of cannabis, failing to attend a drugs test and burglary.

He was jailed for three years and nine months.

DEWSBURY WEST Mumtaz Hussain – Labour 3667 Sean David Guy – Conservative 626 Kingsley Hill – Liberal Democrat 307 Simon John Cope – Green Party 250 HECKMONDWIKE Viv Kendrick – Labour 2377 Rob Thornton – Conservative 1235 Alan James Freeman – Green Party 247 Josie Pugsley – Liberal Democrat 150 LIVERSEDGE AND GOMERSAL David James Hall – Conservative 2462 Jude McKaig – Labour 1504 Nicholas Whittingham – Green Party 180 David Peter Snee – Liberal Democrat 127 MIRFIELD Vivien Lees-Hamilton – Conservative 3270 Julie Gledhill Spencer – Labour 1715 Catherine Helen Whittingham – Green 359 Stephen John Bird – Liberal Democrat 167

News In Brief Drunk denies assault DEWSBURY: A man has admitted being drunk at Dewsbury Bus Station, but denies assaulting a police officer.

Andrew Sykes, of Foxroyd Lane in Thornhill, was arrested on March 20 and pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly in public.

But the 39-year-old denied additional charges of assaulting a constable in the execution of his duty and criminal damage to a police cell, which allegedly happened when he was arrested and detained.

CCTV footage from body-worn officer cameras and CCTV footage will be used in his trial at Leeds on July 16.

Train now arriving...

MIRFIELD: Visitors will flock to Mirfield next weekend for the annual model railway exhibition at St Mary’s Parish Church.

The event takes place on Saturday May 19 at the church’s community centre on Church Lane from 10am to 4pm.

It’s £4 for adults and £2 for children, with all proceeds going towards funding for the church choir.

There will be 18 railway layouts to enjoy, refreshments all day and an organ recital from 3pm at the church next door.

The event is being held in memory of organiser Jennie Dransfield’s husband, who passed away in 2015.

Pair ‘not trustees’ CORRECTION: In a front page story last week about the closure of the Zakaria Muslim Girls’ High School, we stated that Saeed and Sabir Patel, who have bought the land on Warwick Road and applied to build houses on the site, were “believed to be present or past trustees” of the school.

We wish to make clear that Saeed and Sabir have never been trustees of the school.

We are happy to set the record straight.

3

ThePress

4

Friday May 11, 2018

News In Brief Drink drive student taught a lesson NORTH KIRKLEES: A student caught drinkdriving was more than twice over the legal limit.

Jason Smithson was arrested by officers after driving his Peugeot into the Texaco Service Station in Liversedge on March 30 at around 6am.

Staff suspected he had been drinking and called police. The 20-year-old had 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 35.

Smithson, of Little Green Lane in Heckmondwike, pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the prescribed limit and was banned from driving for 20 months.

He has no previous convictions and was fined £120.

Smithson must also pay £85 in costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Gunning for a royal wedding celebration MIRFIELD: The Mirfield Rifle Volunteers group are hosting an ‘official’ party on the night of the royal wedding.

The charity fundraising group have organised the bash at the Old Colonial pub to celebrate the marriage of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on Saturday May 19.

All are welcome from 8.30pm onwards at the pub on Dunbottle Lane, and fancy dress is optional but encouraged.

There’s free entry plus a fundraising raffle with prizes.

‘Rubbish’ summer as binmen vote to strike Bullying and holiday disputes key to huge support for action

By Zoe Shackleton RESIDENTS could be in for a ‘summer of discontent’ after bin workers voted to strike.

Council staff who work emptying waste and recycling this week voted unanimously to walk out amidst allegations of bullying, harassment and the inability to take time off.

And workers could end up striking for longer than an initial seven-day walkout, according to Union boss Paul Holmes.

Turnout on the ballot was 86.1 per cent, with 85.5 per cent of those voting in favour of strike action.

No date has been set for the week-long strike, but Kirklees Unison branch secretary Mr Holmes says workers are “in it for the long haul”.

He said: “I know it will last a lot longer than (seven days) unless there’s some proper nego-

tiations that take place. There’s nowhere else to go. The council brought new rounds in three years ago and they just got worse and the rounds aren’t do-able.

“The middle management treat the workers like muck and all the council are bothered about is if the bins get emptied.”

Mr Holmes said one worker was denied holiday, special leave and unpaid leave to visit his daughter in A&E at hospital.

It is claimed staff have accumulated 23 years of holiday time that has not been taken.

Unison also gave examples of workers being offered overtime on a Friday, indicating work cannot be done in time, while 17 grievances were reported to the council in September but have still not been resolved.

There is expected to be major disruption to bin collections, with grey and green bins not being emptied by Kirklees

Unison members.

Mr Holmes said: “I don’t think the council realise how solid the strike will be. An 86.1 per cent turnout – you don’t get numbers like that without feeling.

“There’s quite a good relationship between bin workers and the public and they want that to continue but they can’t carry on like this.”

Council director Karl Battersby said: “It is disappointing that Unison has balloted its members at this stage, and while they have indicated there will be some period of strike action, they have not yet confirmed when this action will take place.

“I can assure the public, the unions and their members that we do not tolerate bullying or harassment and take allegations of this nature very seriously.

“Any allegations are dealt with through the relevant council procedures.

“We are aware of the concerns raised by some of our employees and as a result we have commissioned a review of the cleansing service to make sure we can continue to deliver the best services for our residents and the best conditions for our workers.

“We are continuing to work closely with union representatives to make sure that all concerns are addressed as part of this review, which is why we are disappointed that Unison have taken a ballot at this stage.

“I am still hopeful that we will resolve their concerns and avoid industrial action and disruption for our residents. The other unions involved have not balloted.

“Obviously, until a formal notification is received from Unison our services will continue as normal and residents should continue to place their bins out for collection on the usual days.”

Fun in the sun as classic cars roll into Crow Nest Park

Market Fisheries

Next to Batley Market Place

NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 11AM-9PM

Order Online MEAL DEAL Fish & Chips

+ Curry/Gravy/Mushy Peas + Soft Drink

ONLY £5.50

Telephone Orders Welcome DELIVERIES FROM 11AM-8.30PM

01924 673336

2 Market Place, Batley

A HUGE selection of vehicles pulled into Dewsbury’s Crow Nest Park for the annual May Day classic car show. Organised by the Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club and supported by the Friends of Crow Nest Park group, almost 200 cars, buses, trucks and motorbikes were on display, with thousands of visitors enjoying the day. Mayor of Kirklees Coun Christine Iredale judged some of the classic car classes.

PHOTOS: MIKE CLARK

Here for your plumbing & gas needs IF YOU need a trustworthy and competent gas and heating engineer at a fair price, then look no further. “l’m based in Birstall and have been running CR Gas & Plumbing Services for almost ten years after working as a British Gas engineer for 15 years.

“I will take care of all of your heating and plumbing needs, from breakdowns to servicing, from boiler exchanges to fitting appliances and everything in between.

“

CCTV evidence snared couple l’m Gas Safe-registered and I cover all of West Yorkshire, with no call-out charge and free quotes and estimates.

“A major local lettings agency trust me to service all of the properties on their books and most of my work

comes from word of mouth after l’ve done a great job for a customer. ‘‘I’m a local Birstall lad who’Il do quality work at a great price — just ask my clients! Call me today on 07921 151177.

Clarke Rothwell, Owner

A HECKMONDWIKE man who fractured another man’s jaw during an assault in 2016 has been jailed.

CCTV footage from the attack at the BP petrol station on Bradford Road, Batley, on September 10, was shown to Leeds Crown Court.

Adam Glynn was seen punching victim Mark Herron repeatedly in the head, causing him to fall over before kicking him at 5.37am.

Glynn’s accomplice Mica

Heppenstall was also before the court.

She was seen on CCTV dragging Mr Herron’s friend and hitting out at him before the pair ran off.

The victim had to have stitches in his forehead and eyebrow and had plates inserted into his jaw.

Glynn, 25, of Richmond Road, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and 21-year-old mum-of-two Heppenstall admitted affray.

The court heard that Glynn has four previous convictions while Heppenstall, of Hyrstlands Road, Batley, has 15.

The pair claimed that Mr Herron and his friend started the fight, alleging they had attacked Glynn’s brother.

Glynn was jailed for two years and three months, and Heppenstall was given an eight-month sentence suspended for 18 months. She must also complete a community order.

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

‘No kidnap’ and ‘I’m not evil’ says Karen Karen Matthews – I’ll take lie detector test

By Staff Reporters SHAMED mum Karen Matthews has spoken out to a national newspaper about how she was not involved in a plot to kidnap her daughter Shannon.

A decade after being jailed for eight years for the drama when Shannon went missing in Dewsbury Moor, Matthews claimed in the interview with the Daily Mirror that she didn’t know anything about the plot which ended in nine-year-old Shannon being found inside a divan bed frame in Batley Carr.

The kidnapping shocked the nation and prompted a massive month-long police search, with Matthews and boyfriend Craig Meehan making several public appeals to find Shannon.

Shannon was discovered at Meehan’s uncle Michael Donovan’s flat, having been drugged and hidden.

Prosecutors said she was held

in a bid to collect £50,000 in reward money offered by a national newspaper.

Now Matthews, 43, has offered to take a lie detector test over the affair and wants to prove she

isn’t evil. She said: “I’m not Britain’s worst mum. I didn’t kill anybody. Baby P’s mum and Maxine Carr don’t get the abuse that I do.

“None of it’s true. I’m on the edge. It makes me want to kill myself but I’d never do that. I’m scared I’ll die lonely and alone.”

Matthews served four years of an eight-year sentence, and is now living in an undisclosed town in the south of England.

She added: “From the start I didn’t know where she was, others were involved. I didn’t have a clue.

“You can’t kidnap your own child, I know the truth and I wasn’t involved in it. I still have nightmares thinking that it’s all going to happen again.

“I want to take a lie detector test to prove my innocence.”

But Matthews fears she won’t

ever be forgiven.

The mum-of-seven this week also met up with friend and former Moorside Estate neighbour Julie Bushby, who helped to get Matthews to confess to her part in the disappearance.

Matthews said to her: “I don’t hate you. You weren’t lying, just saying it as it is. In fact, I love you to bits.”

Matthews admitted to Julie what she knew while she was in a police car with her, police officer Christine Freeman and friend Natalie Brown.

Julie then gave evidence against Matthews at her trial.

Matthews added: “She’s been my friend from day one and she’s the only one who didn’t betray me when others did. I don’t hate her at all for it. She just did what Julie does, she was straight and honest.”

Matthews revealed how she does charity work and has found religion since leaving jail.

BBG girls net top prize with Natalie

News In Brief Extra train services at smaller stations NORTH KIRKLEES: Direct rail services will run from three local stations to Manchester Piccadilly for the first time from next week.

Stops at Ravensthorpe, Mirfield and Batley will be added to the quick TransPennine Express train from Hull to Manchester as of Sunday May 20. The service is currently only available from Dewsbury.

A TransPennine Express spokeswoman said: “This change will allow us to create more direct connections for stations between Leeds and Manchester and provide a more reliable service.”

It’s showtime again BIRKENSHAW: The popular Emergency Services Show is taking place at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Birkenshaw on Saturday July 14 from 11.30am to 4.30pm.

Organisers are looking for stallholders, either charities or traders, to attend on the day. For more information email receptionist@westyorksfire.gov.uk.

Am dram needs help HECKMONDWIKE: An amateur dramatic society is looking for storage space to keep pieces of scenery and items of furniture.

Heckmondwike Players want anyone who has any space (approximately 14’ by 6’) for them to use on a temporary or permanent basis to get in touch with honorary secretary Rosemary Simpson on 01924 492671.

Mr Men event a hit

STUDENTS at Birkenshaw’s BBG Academy were treated to a special netball session with England star Natalie Panagarry.

The school won a competition to win a coaching session with an England netball player.

Loughborough Lightning captain Natalie, who lives in Cleckheaton, answered questions from the school’s netball players before teaching them valuable skills in a one-hour coaching session, which they then put in to practice with a game.

The students then had the opportunity to have pictures taken with Natalie.

PE teacher Charlotte Sutcliffe organised the morning and was the one who entered BBG Academy into the competition with Go Girl Car

CLECKHEATON: Hundreds of children and parents joined in activities at a Mr Men event in Savoy Square last weekend.

The day was arranged to mark 30 years since Cleckheaton-born Mr Men author Roger Hargreaves passed away, as well as introducing local children to his books.

There was a treasure hunt and more than 200 children took part in craft activities.

Nichola Garland of the Spenborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said: “Cleckheaton was a hive of activity. All in all it was a memorable and fun family day.”

DEWSBURY: The ‘Soup’ event for budding entrepreneurs takes place on Wednesday May 16, when four people will try to impress a panel of judges with their projects aimed at benefiting North Kirklees. It starts from 7pm at the Howlands Centre on School Street.

Insurance, a sponsor of England Netball.

Each school was set up with a page on the Go Girl site and had to collect as many votes as possible, and BBG came out on top with 600 votes.

Miss Sutcliffe said: “It was a remarkable afternoon and undoubtedly the highlight of the year for BBG netball.

“Winning the prize of a lifetime through the support of the netball community at BBG is a

testament to the impact and value of the sport, which has grown from strength to strength in the academy.”

She added: “It was a fantastic experience to get feedback from a player in the current game and the girls listened eagerly, soaking up every last piece of information given.”

www.facebook.com/ThePressNews

Inspector ‘rats’ on takeaway A TAKEAWAY in Ravensthorpe was closed by a health inspector who found signs of a rat infestation.

Kirklees Council health officer Judith Stones inspected Raja’s Pizza Bar on Huddersfield Road to find

5

droppings near food preparation areas.

Ms Stones told Kirklees magistrates that she looked behind and underneath surfaces in the kitchen and found rat droppings behind a pizza toppings fridge and

A THIEF who was caught stealing alcohol from a Co-op store has been locked up. Mohammed Karim admitted four charges of shop theft and one of assault by beating when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court from custody. He had already been jailed for 20 weeks last month for shoplifting.

Karim, 30, assaulted a female member of staff at the Co-op store on Leeds Road, Dewsbury, when she confronted him over three bottles of alcohol worth £42 he tried to steal on March 25. A member of the public helped her detain him.

The day before, Karim, of Ouzelwell Lane, Thornhill Lees, had stolen booze from Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and B&M. Sajid Majeed, mitigating, said he suffered from mental health difficulties and was stabbed in 2011. Karim was sentenced to 16 weeks in jail for the new offences and must pay £115 in compensation to the staff member he attacked.

near to the pizza oven.

She also found more under food preparation tables and under a kebab spit.

Ms Stones then went to the cellar where she saw nothing was in place to stop rats coming in, and that there were smear marks on the skirting boards where the rats’ dirty fur had rubbed against the wall. Some of the droppings were soft, which suggested they were recently deposited, while the inspector found holes around the pipes.

Ms Stones immediately shut the business, which was closed for several days to rectify the problems before reopening.

She said “there was a serious risk to public health”.

Raja’s had to pay £323 in prosecution costs.

Making

your house a home

• Ready Made Curtains • Custom Made & Curtain Fabric • Curtain Express • Blinds • Wallpaper • Haberdashery & Accessories • Unusual Giftware

ThePress

6

Friday May 11, 2018

LOOKING AFTER CARS FOR OVER 40 YEARS

ON SALE

C LMAN

Updated edition.

Reserve a copy on 01924 470296 or call in at our office, 31 Branch Road, Batley

COLMAN TYRE & MOTOR CO

FOR AGOOD JOB AT AFAIR PRICE

• SERVICING • BATTERIES • MOT TESTING FOR DIESEL, PETROL & CATALYST • ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS & FAULT FINDING • GENERAL REPAIRS • TYRES, BRAKES & EXHAUSTS

LOCAL SERVICE 01924 409348 GREEN ROAD, LIVERSEDGE

LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Youth? It really is wasted on the young MIGHT just be having a bad week, but right now it would not take much to win my support for a revolution in this land. I’d happily barricade the House of Lords and set fire to the place just for starters, the mood I’m in.

I used to innocently think that National Insurance – that cute little income tax flimsily dressed up as something else – was supposed to pay for our pensions and the NHS. I’m not sure where I got the idea, but given that workers pay 12% of their earnings as NI on top of the 20% basic rate tax, and employers pay another 13.8% plus the new mandatory 2% pension contribution, it’s a decent lump of cash.

That’s a figure of 47.8% of an individual’s taxable earnings finding its way to the exchequer, from their or their boss’s pockets.

Throw in 20% VAT, stamp

I

House of Lords – time it was given the boot duty, inheritance tax and being raped and pillaged for everything to do with your motor, plus the fact that the UK has more people in employment than ever, and it does make you wonder where the cash all goes.

Oh – and for anyone lucky enough to struggle over the

pension line (except policemen, firemen and the like who swan off with gold-plated pensions at 52) our old age keeps getting pushed further and further back.

I do sometimes wonder why I bother, I really do – and don’t talk to me about the Tories being the party for business.

Still, there’s never a kick in the goolies quite hard enough for the hard-working, long-suffering, middle-aged Englishman that another eyewatering boot in the bolleaux isn’t overdue.

As the smouldering Lords cried desperately for help – I’d happily give them the number for the Brussels fire brigade, seeing as they’re so keen on the EU – my next stop, matches and firelighters in hand, would be to track down the do-gooders at The Resolution Foundation.

They are the people who announced this week that we

should give £10,000 to every 25-year-old in the land. Not even means tested mind, just a £10k hand-out to them all.

The soft-headed idea is that it would help for house deposits or pay off students debts. Yeah, right. I doubt you’d be able to walk the streets of Ibiza or Magaluf of a night without stepping in another puddle of British millennial vomit.

And you know what, with the money p****d up against the wall of a Spanish nightclub, it would be all our fault anyway, for some simperingly pathetic reason or other. It always is.

So, would these Resolution Foundation idiots raid Jeremy Corbyn’s money tree to fund their moronic stunt?

Oh no.

They’d pay for this megahandout by hitting OAPs who have to keep working into their 70s with extra taxes, while robbing those of us who have scratted, saved, grafted and finally bought our own home, by slashing inheritance tax.

How dare they?!

ISTEN, it is no surprise that the first thing Comrade Corbyn would do if he got into No.10 would be to lower the voting age to 16.

That would be his version of Blair/Brown open the floodgates of immigration, thus ensuring a huge new natural pool of Labour voters.

And I half agree with the old duffer – we should change the voting age. I reckon 40 would be good, but wouldn’t mind 35 at a push.

I know it’s unfair to generalise about the young, but really – have you met any late teens or early 20s ‘children’ lately? Spoken to them?

Because believe me, most of them are – children, still.

Bless ‘em, because it’s all my generation’s doing. Hard working, yes, good kids, yes too – but about as fragile as thin crystal.

They’ll get there eventually, I’m sure. But crikey, does the sense of entitlement and rush to blame any and every-

L

VEN when I could run a bit, I wasn’t much of a fan of anything over 400 yards. Most days my knees give me a painful reminder of former rugby coaches like Allan Wood and Mick Doyle and the glee with which they had us pounding several miles-worth of pavements a couple of times a week.

I’d rather chew my own toes off than attempt the London Marathon – unless they allow you to do it on a bike (and I’ve only just got the feeling back in my knick-knacks from my last attempt at that).

As such, I can’t get too worked up about former local RL player Chris Walker (pictured) who has been named and shamed by The Times after apparently running a section of the London course faster than record-breaking Sir Mo Farah.

Just a little abashed, our Chris admitted taking a shortcut after nine miles and walking the rest of the way.

He was left standing though – literally – by Irish 60-yearold Rory O’Connor, who was clocked on one stretch averaging 34.4mph, which would be decent for a racehorse.

I can sympathise. Remember when your sports teachers couldn’t be bothered organising a game of footy, so sent you all on a miserable ‘cross country’ slog through sodden fields? I don’t think I ever finished one fair and square – a badge I’d still wear with pride.

one for any and everything pulse through too many pampered young veins.

It’s probably a good job I didn’t catch the name of the woman I heard on the radio this week arguing that young people’s votes should count for more – yes really – than we old duffers, because they’ve got longer to live, and a great stake in what’s already an unfair society.

If I’d been able to discover who she is and where she lived, this really might be an empty page you’d be looking at. I would quite possibly be in a straitjacket by now.

What this millennial, snowflake generation, quite obviously doesn’t get, is that life is not fair.

It’s okay that you sweethearts think hapless Jeremy Corbyn is the Second Coming of Christ, encouraged by the talentless, jealous crones of the far left.

You’ll mostly grow out of it. You’ll mostly learn eventually how deep you have to dig to get on in this bloody difficult life.

A lot later than we did, perhaps, but with a bit of luck

you’ll gather enough life experience to recognise that it takes blood, sweat and tears to earn your own ‘luck’.

And you’ll watch the centenary commemorations later this year of an entire generation of men and women who sacrificed their everything – for you – but most of you won’t ‘get it’.

We don’t expect you to really comprehend how desperate millions of us were to save your generation from itself, and from slavery to the corrupt and venal European Union.

We don’t expect your thanks. But we won’t stand for your temper tantrums, your protruding bottom lips and your cries of “it’s not fair” either.

My, how I wish a new political force could rise to represent not the right or left of politics, but the common sense and values of the hard working British man and woman.

It would have to be committed to abolishing the House of Lords though, if not quite burning the doddering old fools at the stake.

E

Just popping out to buy some gear... ’M REALLY pleased for our neighbours, the hard-working independent traders of Batley, who were recognised in a national survey last week as one of the most thriving towns in the country.

Surprised, yes a little, but pleased. And really not sure how such a thing is measured, especially when Dewsbury just two miles down the road was

I

at the opposite end of the same survey spectrum.

Perhaps it’s the novel nature of some of Batley’s businesses.

I mean, I’ll bet you can’t walk round the centre of Harrogate or Stow-on-theWold and find such variety of bongs and drug paraphernalia, let alone to see right at the eye level of an average 10-year-

old, bottles of amyl nitrate – poppers. Even sex shops (or so I’m told, having never set foot inside one obviously) tend not to have them on open display.

Good old bohemian Batley, eh? All we need now is a Variety Club revival and the place can really make a pitch for being the sex, drugs and rock’n roll capital of the north.

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Public appeal for memorial

News In Brief We’ll drink to that

Town council wants ideas to commemorate World War heroes

By Zoe Shackleton A NEW gateway feature is to be erected at the entrance to Mirfield Memorial Park – and the town council wants the public to design it.

Councillors allocated £20,000 of their budget to fund memorial events marking the centenary of the end of the First World War earlier this year.

Part of the cash will go towards a gateway feature to be situated

at the entrance of the park on Huddersfield Road, which commemorates those from Mirfield who lost their lives in the two World Wars.

Coun Martyn Bolt (pictured) said: “To anybody driving past, there is nothing that says why it (the Memorial Park) is there or what it’s there for.

“The centenary of the Great

War is the time when we should be pushing ahead and I thought we ought to look at some kind of an entrance feature.

“It can be as much or as little as people want. It could be that you see a big stone with the village name chiselled in, or it could be that someone comes up with a concept – one idea is that there could be

National recognition for pre-school team A PRE-SCHOOL in Dewsbury has been nominated for a national award.

St John’s Under-5s could bag the outstanding team of the year award from the Pre-School Learning Alliance, after being recognised for their commitment and hard work for local children and families.

Representatives from the Heckmondwike Road-based childcare provider will attend the alliance’s annual conference in London on June 1, where the awards will be presented.

St John’s were up against 14,000 other alliance members after showing examples of their best practice while inspiring others and contributing towards raising the quality, care and learning of young children.

Manager Lorraine Pearson said: “I am extremely proud of my team and all they do for the children and families we serve.

“They all work so hard making every day special for our children.”

www.abblindsandcurtains.co.uk

FAMILY RUN BUSINESS Est. 20yrs

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM M O N - F R I 9 A M - 5 P M , S AT 1 0 A M - 4 P M

7

an image of soldiers.”

Coun Bolt and the town council are working with the Mirfield branch of the British Legion to create the landmark, which could need planning permission if the design is big enough.

Local graphic designer Ben Renshaw and architect Jake Hinchcliffe from Orange Design Studios are both on board to help make the memorial concept come to life.

Coun Bolt said: “If you’re a user of the memorial ground, if you’re a resident, a former resident or have any connections to Mirfield and you can think of an entrance feature then we’re open.

“Everybody put their thinking caps on and have something that honours the sacrifice of the people from Mirfield.”

The only design rule is that the gateway feature shouldn’t be an archway, because the park is home to two cricket clubs and a tennis club who need access.

Entries should be emailed to MirfieldRBL@hotmail.co.uk by Saturday June 30 and should include a diagram, description and scale.

Mirfield Town Council is also planning to buy special benches incorporating World War One images to place around Ings Grove Park.

Mirfield members of the British Legion are heading to Belgium for an event commemorating the Battle of the Somme in August, and the town council is footing half the cost of the trip.

HECKMONDWIKE: A care home is celebrating its history with a pop-up pub event.

Avery Mews, on Railway Street, was built on grounds which once housed The Railway Inn, and its residents and guests are being treated to a drink and a pub quiz next Wednesday (May 16).

They will also learn about past times in Heckmondwike as part of a UK-wide celebration run by their care provider Brighterkind.

It’s on from 2pm to 4pm and admission is free. To attend, contact Angela Blackburn on 01924 403001.

TV got walled up NORTH KIRKLEES: An 18-year-old has been fined for damaging a television and a wall.

Jordan Joseph Hayes, of Wesley Close in Birstall, caused £200-worth of damage to the TV and £150-worth to the wall around a door at a property on Barber Walk, Dewsbury, on January 21.

Kirklees magistrates fined him £65 and he must also pay £150 in compensation and £85 in costs.

Wedding fair date DEWSBURY: Couples from around the district who are planning a wedding can attend an open evening at Dewsbury Town Hall.

A range of local wedding suppliers will be on hand and Kirklees registrars will be on hand to discuss available packages with visitors.

There will also be a selection of drinks and canapes served at the event on Thursday May 17, from 5pm to 8pm.

There is no admission cost but to book visit http://bit.ly/dewsweddingeve2018.

www.facebook.com/ThePressNews

New 2018 brochure now available, please contact us for your copy

Contact us for a quote for away games

MAY Sat 19th Haworth 1940s Day £12.00 Wed 23rd Bury Market £10.00 Sat 26th Chester or Chester Zoo (Transport Only) £14.00 Sun 27th Skirlington Market & Bridlington £14.00 Mon 28th Scarborough or Filey or Bridlington £14.00 Tues 29th Yorkshire Wildlife Park (Transport Only) £10.00 Wed 30th Bury Market £10.00 Thu 31st Hull or The Deep Aquatic Centre (Transport Only) £14.00 JUNE Fri 1st Cleethorpes £14.00 Sat 2nd Southport £14.00 Sun 3rd Llandudno £16.00 Mon 4th Bakewell Market £14.00 Pick-Up & Drop-Off at: Ossett, Horbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, Heckmondwike, Batley, Dewsbury and Cleckheaton

TEL: 01924 477 230 Call now to request our new brochure

www.stationcoaches.co.uk

8

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Ultimate Glass Ltd 01924 452500

IN FOCUS:

Ultimate Glass Ltd

www.ultimateglassltd.com - 1st for glass in Dewsbury

SAME DAY GLAZING

Paul Walker, proprietor

SAME DAY DOUBLE GLAZING UNIT 2 QUEENS MILL, QUEEN STREET, RAVENSTHORPE, DEWSBURY, WF13 3BT PHONE: 07786 191217 FAX: 01924 452500

I’ll continue to fight for change I would like to thank everybody who supported the Dewsbury Borough Independents at the local elections, we had an impressive first result with over 1,000 votes across Dewsbury East and South.

Our Labour councillors now have a majority in Kirklees, but things will not change for the better.

They have chosen a new Leader who admits he will promote people based on ethnicity or gender rather than ability, so it will be business as usual for

Thanks for your support From: Coun Mahmood Akhtar (Lab, Batley East) I am writing to thank everyone who voted for me in last week’s local elections.

The result in Batley East was excellent.

It’s a real privilege and pleasure to be able to represent your interests in such a remarkable town like Batley for a further four years.

The results are a clear warning to the Conservative government that they need to have a serious re-think about their cuts to public services.

The next four years will be very challenging as we will face further cuts by central government, despite having already cut £197million from our budget.

Finally I’d like to thank all of the people involved in my election campaign to get me re-elected.

Letter of the Week: Aleks Lukic, leader, Dewsbury Borough Independents Dewsbury and we will only get the crumbs from the table.

I understand that Mark Eastwood will no longer be

I would also like to thank my election agent, Coun Shabir Pandor, who has been with me in fighting campaigns for Batley East and its residents for many years.

As always, if you have any local issues or questions, you can contact me on 07528 988810 or email me at mahmood.akhtar@kirklees.gov. uk.

Taking some time to think From: Mark Eastwood, Dewsbury I am writing to say a big thank you to all those who voted Conservative at last Thursday’s local elections in Dewsbury East.

To receive 1,437 votes and only fall short by 463, in what has always been considered a safe Labour seat, was a remarkable achievement and something I’m immensely proud of.

standing as a candidate in Dewsbury East.

We have had our personal differences in recent weeks, but I

During the election campaign we had a small but dedicated team of volunteers helping in all parts of the ward and again I’d like to thank them for their passion and enthusiasm in trying to help me gain the seat.

Congratulations must also go out to my Labour opponent, Coun Cathy Scott, who ran a very efficient and positive campaign.

Although we differ politically, I’ve always found her to be friendly and respectful, which is very important particularly at a time when politics seems to be coming more personal and divisive.

Following the result and the sheer intensity of the campaign, it is now time for me to reflect on whether to continue the fight in Dewsbury East, and with this in mind, I intend to spend more time with my family who have been so supportive in my absence whilst out pounding the streets over the last 12 months.

LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS Foxroyd Developments Ltd, discharge conditions 5-15 and 22 on previous permission 2017/91178 for erection of six dwellings and demolition of existing dairy, Foxroyd Lane/Jacksons Lane, Thornhill.

James Royston Arboriculture Ltd, work to TPO SP2/70, West House, Oxford Road, Gomersal.

Sabre Ocean Solutions, single-storey extension and formation of additional car parking, Whitcliffe House, 58 Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton.

Mr & Mrs Clayton, outline application for erection of one dwelling, rear of 208 Woodlands Road, Batley.

Hamond Projects, conversion and extension of garage to living space extension of existing porch to front and erection of new detached garage, 275 Woodlands Road, Batley.

L Beaumont, change of use from vacant storage to (D1) dance studio (within a Conservation Area), Suite A Fountain Mills, 503 Bradford Road, Batley.

AEW UK Core Property Fund Ltd, prior notification for demolition of existing building, Unit 3, Centre 27 Business Park, Birstall.

M Sabir, extensions and alterations to rear and vehicular access to front, 12 Ravens Lodge Terrace, Scout Hill.

M Hussain, single-storey front, two-storey side and two-storey rear extensions, 82 Moorcroft Drive, Dewsbury Moor.

Dr Reddys Laboratories [EU] Ltd, extension to production building and servicing bay, Dr Reddys Ltd, Steanard Lane, Mirfield.

Mrs Gillow, single-storey extension to replace existing conservatory, 126 Moorlands Road, Birkenshaw.

IIB Developments Ltd, variation of condition 2 (Plans) on previous application 2006/92640 for demolition of existing dwelling and erection of three dwellings with garages, 7 Heaton Road, Upper Batley.

D Hardy, side extension and alterations, front porch and dormer windows to front and rear with alterations to roof to form living accommodation, 43 Hepworth Lane, Mirfield.

Mr Kaye, change of use of domestic outbuilding to self-catering accommodation and formation of four parking spaces, 187 Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill.

DP Watson, two-storey extension to side, 8 Sycamore Drive, Moorbottom, Cleckheaton.

M Qasim, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension.

The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling-

house. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.5m, 17 Camroyd Street, Dewsbury.

M Yusuf, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.65m, 42 Chapel Avenue, Heckmondwike.

Spectrum Capital Management Ltd, 17 apartments and formation of car park (within a Conservation Area), Spectrum Capital Management Ltd, Private Car Park, Bradford Road, Batley.

Binks Developments Limited, discharge of condition 16 (surfacing and permeable drainage specification) on previous permission 2016/93740 for conversion and alterations of former industrial/commercial buildings to form 104 apartments, leisure facilities and management offices (within a conservation area), Blakeridge Mill, Upper Blakeridge Lane.

Barnes Homes, variation of condition 2 (Plans) on previous application 2016/90894 for erection of five units, Luddite Way Business Park, Rawfolds Way, Cleckheaton.

Fazila Loonat, single-storey extensions to side and rear, demolition of existing garage, 16 Hyrst Garth, Batley.

Colin Brown, works to TPO 10/02, 75 Towngate, Mirfield.

M Khalil, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension.

The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.75m, 13 Ravens Avenue, Scout Hill.

Adam Thornton, works to TPO 17/86, Eildon, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton.

N Walker, variation of condition 2 (plans) on previous application 2017/92160 for erection of extension to garage to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 183 Raikes Lane and alterations to existing dwelling, 183 Raikes Lane, Birstall.

J Rawat, the proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.6m, 156, Ealand Road, Batley.

Zakaria Daji, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.95m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 3m, 41 Woodfield Avenue, Staincliffe.

Aleks Lukic

would like to highlight the vast effort he has put in over the years both on local issues and when we campaigned together for Brexit.

The Conservatives have a difficult task ahead finding someone to fill his shoes.

We will continue to grow our campaign on local concerns over the coming months, with a bigger team fighting for change in Dewsbury.

If any readers would like to be involved then they can write to me at Aleks@AleksLukic.co.uk.

Whatever my decision, I can reassure the residents of Chidswell and Shaw Cross that I shall continue as chairman of the Chidswell Action Group in the battle to protect unspoilt countryside and green belt against Labourcontrolled Kirklees Council, the church landowners and the greedy developers hovering like vultures over the site.

As a Leave campaigner and chairman of Dewsbury Conservatives, I shall also continue to pressure the Conservative government to respect the will of the people and follow through on what the overwhelming majority of people in Dewsbury voted for in the EU referendum.

Thanks again for all your support.

I’ll work as hard as I can From: Coun Mumtaz Hussain (Lab, Dewsbury West) I would like to thank the Dewsbury West community for voting for me in the local elections, and putting their trust in me since 2006.

I would also like to thank my members and supporters for all their hard work and help.

Thank you once again, I will continue to work to the best of my ability in the interest of my ward and Kirklees Council.

Hustings would be a great idea From: Garry Kitchin, Pirate Party UK candidate for Batley West I am writing to congratulate Coun Gwen Lowe on her win on May 3 in Batley West.

Gwen has been a longstanding councillor for Batley West, and I know she will continue her work on behalf of its residents with the passion and dedication she always gives.

It was the first time the Pirate Party had stood in Kirklees, and while I couldn’t

get round the whole ward, in the areas I did I got a good response.

I personally thank everyone who put their trust and me, and voted Pirate Party for the first time.

I certainly hope to build on this first foray in future years.

Additionally, I would like to thank all the candidates as a group for a positive campaign.

Every candidate was committed to representing local people, offered a positive manifesto, and this created the sort of campaign atmosphere that local politics should be about.

I am convinced whichever candidate had come out the winner would have served Batley West well.

We did have an online hustings on Twitter, and it was a great success.

Good questions were asked, and both electors and candidates enjoyed the experience.

I am firmly of the view that in future elections, a proper hustings should be arranged.

They are a fantastic way to see each candidate more fully that 200 words on a leaflet could ever allow.

Remarkable Ann Ellis From: John Appleyard, Liversedge This year we remember the 100th anniversary of the women who won the right to vote.

One local woman who seems to be overlooked is Ann Ellis, a power loom weaver born in Batley in 1875 who was involved in a hive of women’s suffrage activity.

She campaigned and protested for women’s right throughout her life.

She held cottage meetings to organise women and strikes, protested against the Factory Act and was involved in establishing several women’s trade union league branches in Yorkshire as well as lobbying the government for the vote.

A remarkable woman!

They should be ashamed From: Denise Smith, Dewsbury Litter has been a problem in Westborough for some time; but the items of litter seem to be growing in size.

On Clarke Street for example, there is a large sofa in one front garden and an expanse of carpet in another.

I spotted them a few months ago and assumed that they were waiting for council collection, although the back garden would have been more appropriate.

However, several months later they are still in situ. If these houses are rented the landlord should be making the tenants remove these eyesores; and if the houses are owner-occupied then the householders should be ashamed.

Not only are they reducing the value of the surrounding properties, they are also reducing the value of their own biggest asset; which makes them not just selfish but also very stupid ... which seems to be the main characteristic of many people in Kirklees at the moment where litter is concerned.

My thoughts on actor’s opinion From: John Jennings, Dewsbury So the other ‘local paper’ has promoted the views of Sir Patrick Stewart in which he suggests that there should be another vote on Brexit.

He even suggests that a fictional character from one of his films would vote Remain.

One needs to be in showbusiness to understand such a theory.

Not only did The Reporter make his opinions known in an article thet also published a letter from him in the same issue pleading the same Remain cause.

Sir Patrick should, or

Continued on page 9

10

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Cadets hitting the heights

News In Brief Man arrested after flats set ablaze

MIRFIELD air cadets have reached new heights at the start of this year.

Six cadets visited RAF Topcliffe in North Yorkshire to get their blue aviation wings as part of the new air cadet progressive training syllabus.

Corporal Alex Irving and cadets Daniel Bartey, Sam Cookland, Ayman Galib-Khorshid, Rebecca Jagger and Liam Thompson all received the award. A further four cadets – Amina Azhar, Oliver Lowe, Toby

BIRSTALL: A man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire at a three-storey block of flats.

Fire crews and police were called to Branwell Avenue shortly before midnight on Saturday, where a second-floor flat was ablaze.

Officers evacuated the building, which consists of six flats, before firefighters spent around an hour putting out the flames.

Insp Darren Brown of West Yorkshire Police said: “We have arrested one male on suspicion of arson.

“He is currently in custody and investigations are ongoing.”

Mum feeling blue over yellow parking DEWSBURY: A mother who used her daughter’s disabled blue badge to park on double yellow lines has been fined.

Media Ahmed, 35, said that she was getting medication for her daughter when she parked on Crackenedge Lane on November 16 last year.

Her daughter wasn’t with her at the time and she claimed she was only parked there for five minutes.

Ahmed, of Navigation Gardens in Thornhill Lees, admitted a charge of unlawfully using a disabled person’s badge and was fined £40

by Kirklees magistrates.

She must pay £100 in prosecution costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

Church plant sale BIRSTALL: St Saviour’s Church on Brookroyd Lane is hosting a plant sale and coffee morning next Saturday, May 19, from 10am to 12pm.

Mathews and Jacob Stockwell – were trained on basic principles of flight and the controls of a glider before experiencing a 20-minute flight at the Wolds Gliding Club in Pocklington.

Jacob said: “Gliding was an incredible experience and I hope to go again in the future, as well as go onto other things such as flying solo in a powered aircraft.”

Flight Sergeant Kiara Baillie studied at Dundee Airport for two weeks to complete all the ground

school training necessary for her private pilot’s licence, and train to fly solo.

Kiara has also been nominated by the South and West Yorkshire Wing in the annual national competition for top cadet.

The squadron meets at the Air Cadet Centre on Huddersfield Road on Tuesday and Friday evenings. For more information contact Flt Lt Peter Doubell on 01924 498896.

Photo: Rebecca Jagger receives her certificate

Mirfield’s buried ‘treasure’ Balderstone Fields developers detect signs of ancient roundhouse

By Zoe Shackleton A CONTROVERSIAL site in Mirfield earmarked for development may be hiding an important archaeological discovery, according to town councillor Steve Benson.

Balderstone Fields, off Wellhouse Lane, could have 61 houses built on it if planning permission is granted.

But a recent archaeological survey by developers Bellway Homes shows that a roundhouse or burial mound dating back to Anglo-Saxon times could be lying beneath the site.

Documents on the Kirklees planning website state: “There is a sub-circular anomaly adjacent to one of the enclosure responses,

An example of an Anglo-Saxon roundhouse which is approximately 16 metres across. This response is either related to a circular feature (such as a large roundhouse or barrow) that has been cut across at its edge by a later linear archaeolog-

ical feature, or it is a broadly circular sub-enclosure that is attached to the linear archaeological feature.”

Coun Benson said: “It’s exciting if it’s a roundhouse or even if it’s a burial mound, either one is very interesting for Mirfield.

“I’ve researched Mirfield and there’s nothing at all on the maps to find. It’s a huge piece of historical data.

“I think it’d be immoral to build over that feature if it is a roundhouse. It would be an interesting piece of history for Mirfield to protect and maintain so people can visit it.”

However, Coun Benson admitted that while he and community group Project Mirfield could use the potential roundhouse to try

and prevent the development going ahead, he doubts it would make a difference.

He said: “I’m afraid in my opinion, as it stands at the moment, yes they will (be able to build on the site).

“I think there’s a possibility of objecting against the fact they’ve found whatever they find, because it is historical value for Mirfield, but I doubt it.”

Kirklees Council will make a decision on whether to give plans the go-ahead at a planning meeting on Thursday June 7 – almost a month after the original deadline of May 10.

Coun Benson said: “I’m staying very positive because there’s many questions that haven’t been answered.”

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

‘Infatuation’ for Jade fans

By David Bentley FANS of award-winning Batley singer/songwriter Jade Helliwell are eagerly awaiting her latest work.

Her new EP, titled ‘Infatuation’, is released on Monday May 21 and the artist says the project is a blend of UK country and pop.

The 27-year-old performer, who became a global sensation last year after a video featuring her performing with a busker racked up more than 20 million views online, recorded the new material in Essex in February.

The viral video was captured when she was enjoying a night out with friends in Leeds in 2017. She spotted a street musician and asked if she could join him for an impromptu duet.

The busker and onlookers got a surprise when they discovered that Jade was no mere Saturday night reveller.

The singer belted out the Leonard Cohen classic Hallelujah, filling the streets with her powerful voice, and a video of the collaboration was soon shared on Facebook.

Since then it has been watched more than 21 million times and thanks to the publicity her album reached number eight in the UK charts.

Jade quit her job as a teaching assistant at Ravensthorpe Junior School to focus on her music career full-time and has performed high-profile gigs at clubs, concerts and festivals across the country, picking up a string of awards.

She said of the Infatuation EP: “I’m beyond excited to

News In Brief Youth theatre group will show two plays DEWSBURY Arts Group’s younger members will be showcasing their talents by performing two plays on Tuesday and Wednesday next week at the Artspace on Lower Peel Street (7.30pm).

The first is ‘Freedom’s Game’ written by arts group member Matthew Bailey and the second is ‘Goodnight Children Everywhere’

by David Foxton.

For bookings visit www.ticketssource. co.uk/ dewsburyartsgroup or call 0333 6663366.

share this collection of songs.

They range from fun and energetic to heart-wrenching ballads.

“I’ve worked both alone and with amazing song writers Luke Thomas and Sue McMillan on the project.”

Fans will hear the influence of some of her favourite artists, including Kelsea Ballerini and Maddie & Tae, in the songs.

The EP is available for preorder from today (Fri), and fans who commit will get access to an instant download of the lead single, ‘Repeat’.

It is officially released on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and many other digital outlets May 21, with an official launch party taking place in Manchester on Friday May 18.

For more information visit www.jadehelliwell.com.

www.facebook.com/ThePressNews

BLUEHILLS FARM SHOP & PLAY BARN Birkenshaw, BD11 2DU Tel: 01274 682007 Open 7 Days

DOG & CAT FOOD

DEFRA LICENCE No. 49/529/8119ABP/PTF 15KG Bluehills Working Dog Food Only £9

Make new friends on a grand day out with the village hall A COUPLE running bus trips for the elderly want more people to come along as they bid to tackle loneliness among Kirklees residents.

Iris Bettney and Terry Goodall have been organising trips from Thornhill Lees Village Hall for around four years to various

Purveyors of 2014

Legendary Ales

places up and down the country – including Bridlington, Southport and Scarborough.

They cost as little as £10 and it’s a chance for people to come along and enjoy a day out with friends and family.

Stopping at Dewsbury, Batley and Heckmondwike to pick folk

up, there really is no reason to turn a trip down.

The pair also run a Bingo event regularly and ‘Tuesday Teas’ on the first Tuesday of every month at the village hall, running from 2pm to 4pm.

Guests are entertained by a singer while enjoying a bun, sand-

11

wich and cup of tea, and can try their hand at the raffle.

Terry said: “The reason we do it is to get people out of their houses who are lonely.”

The next trip is to Beverley Market on Saturday May 26, costing just £10. For more information call Iris or Terry on 01924 439525.

Large Turkey Wings 5 for only £1.75 Turkey, Beef & Chicken Mince Necks, Wings, Feet, Tripe, Beef, Hearts, Liver, Tongues, Lamb Bones & Many More

t i a o g n i v T a a N v e e r h n T MIRFIELD ★★★ The Home Of Real Ale ★★★

The Home of Real Ale in the Heavy Woollen District

We are on the Trans Pennine Real Ale Trail

★

Motown & Soul Night ★ Saturday 12th May

Rail Enthusiasts Society Monday 7th May 6 Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8NL Tel: 01924 492476

12

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

13

Selection from our forthcoming 2018 Holidays

4th June St Annes, 3* The Clifton Park Hotel, 5 Days ...................................£339

Playing a unique and vital role in trustworthy news HIS year’s Local Newspaper Week, which will see daily and weekly local papers come together to celebrate the role played by local papers in communities across Great Britain, is being held from May 14 to May 20.

T

Traditional Yorkshire Fish & Chips Family Run, Frying Since 1952

Freshly prepared and cooked cod / haddock using fish caught from sustainable fishing grounds OPEN MON/WED 11AM-6PM THU FRI 11AM-6.30PM SAT 11AM-4PM

TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME

EAT IN OR TAKEAWAY 17 Branch Road, Batley

Tel: 01924 478777

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year LNW will see daily and weekly newspapers come together to highlight their ability to make a difference through powerful editorial campaigning, and the high levels of trust placed in local news media journalism by the public.

Local press in print and digital is the most trusted source for local news and information, way ahead of search engines and social media, according to recent YouGov research.

The research found that

local newspapers in print and digital are more than three times more trusted for local news and information than social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Local newspapers, which are read by 42 million UK adults in print and digital, scored highest for trust with 74 per cent of respondents agreeing that they trusted the news and information in their local newspaper.

Local papers are the most trusted of all the other sources, coming

• IF YOU want to know what is happening across North Kirklees and beyond in 2018, The Press is a must-read every week.

Our track record in getting results for

9th June Mystery, 3* Mystery Hotel, 2 Days......................................................£95 11th June Bassenthwaite, 4* The Castle Inn Hotel, 5 Days............................£429 18th June Redworth, 4* The Redworth Hall Hotel, 5 Days..............................£375 28th June Llandudno, Family Run Queens Hotel, 5 Days................................£295

ahead of local commercial TV and local commercial radio (both 73 per cent), search engines (43 per cent), social media (22 per cent) and other websites (39 per cent).

The YouGov findings echo those of the recent Edelman Trust Barometer 2018 which found that trust in traditional media in the UK is at its highest level in six years (up 13 points to 61 per cent) while trust in social platforms has dropped to 24 per cent and trust in search engines has dropped to 47 per cent.

advertisers and standing up for the rights of local people is second to none.

These fine local businesses and services from across the district regularly support

22nd July Tenby, Family Run Belgrave Hotel, 6 Days......................................£369 31st July Llandudno, 3* The Tynedale Hotel, 5 Days .....................................£369 10th December Bodelwyddan, 4* Warners Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel Drinks Inclusive Turkey & Tinsel, 5 Days ..........................................£315

Phone now for 2018 door-2-door coach tours brochure

us, and here we are delighted to recommend them to our readers.

They are tried and trusted, and come with The Press seal of approval.

Price p.p. based on two guests sharing a twin/double room. Single rooms subject to availability; supplements may apply

To receive our 2018 door-2-door coach tours brochure please phone

01924 400386 or 01246 813655 Mirfield Building Plastics Ltd

Coults Est 1930

BAK

E RY

Bacon OPEN & Sausage baps TO THE served from PUBLIC 7am-10.30am 8am-2pm, Open: Mon-Fri 1p Sat 7am- m allenge Old Quarry Works, Ch Way, Batley, WF17 6LP

£1 A YARD FABRIC SHOP CRAFT COTTONS, 100% COTTON, 45” WIDE

Hot Roast Lunchtime Specials: Beef & Onion Turkey & Stuffing Lamb & Mint Pork & Stuffing

£3.99 PER YARD £4.40 PER METRE

fat quarters £1.25 each wide variety of fabrics, linings, furnishing fabrics, calico, fur, fleece etc

from £1 per yard

----------------------------------------------------------------

sewing machines now in stock ---------------------------------------------------------------12-14 BOND ST, DEWSBURy behind peacocks open mon-sat 10am-5pm

TEL: 01924 438966

WILKINSON BROS SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

All Types Of Metal

High quality cosmetic eyebrow enhancements and semi permanent make-up Contact Alyx 07514 025551 Visit: www.onflique.co.uk

Studio 9, Seemore Shopping Centre, Ossett, WF5 9BN

£15 OFF

on presentation of this voucher + like us on Facebook

Unit 3 Foldhead Mill, Newgate, Mir field, WF14 8DD

Tel: 01924 480992 Mobile: 07 778 809295 www.competentasphalt

.co.uk

Mini

Midi

Unit 255 Ashley Industrial Estate, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF4 9DL

Large

IMMEDIATE PAYMENT ✓ Copper ✓ Brass ✓ Lead

skips available

(01924) 469409

• Licensed Transfer Station •

(Next to The Pear Tree Inn)

01924 489412 mirfieldbpl@hotmail.com

LOW COST ✓ Aluminium and all types of cable Mini Skip ✓ Skip Hire - All Size Skips Available Household and industrial waste removed

VICTORIA MOTORS

14 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3PH

COMPETENT ASPHALT Co Ltd Roofing Sp ecialists Established Over 50 Yea All Work Fully Guarant rs eed

Trade & DIY Centre

LUNCH SPECIAL Choice of Beef, Gammon, Chicken, with Yorkshire Pudding, Veg & Gravy, with FREE Dessert £5.50

Freshly Made ries vo Sandwiches, Sa and Meals to Take Away or Eat In TELEPHONE ORDERS WELCOME

NOW FREE DELIVERY SERVING UP TO 11am DAILY SPECIALS OPEN MON-FRI 7.15-2PM Open Sunday 7.15am-1pm

SAT & SUN 7.15-1PM

07719 378523 EY 496 BRADFORD ROAD, BATL

FOR ALL YOUR SERVICING CAR & VAN HIRE USED CAR SALES CAR CLEANING & VALETING Tel: 01924 462993 Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill www.victoriamotorsuk.co.uk

Pick-Up & Drop-Off at: Ossett, Horbury, Wakefield, Mirfield, Heckmondwike, Batley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton

TEL: 01924 477 230 www.stationcoaches.co.uk

Garlands Residential & Dementia Care Home Telephone: 01924 404122 27 Church Street, Heckmondwike

Est. 1990 HOME SECURE WINDOW MAINTENANCE

Before

Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm Sunday 12pm-9.45pm

Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 6JD Telephone: 01924 473970 www.zucchinirestaurant.co.uk www.zucchinirestaurant.co.uk

Are your windows steaming up?

After

Units from £45 fitted We can replace your sealed units and fit them into your existing frames! No need to buy new ones!

We replace glass, locks, handles, hinges, faulty door mechanisms and more!

Discounts available for OAPs Call Tony your local service engineer for a free quote 01924 412279 • 07974 700789 www.repairs4windows.co.uk

14

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Hear Ann across the BBC radio network

Michael has a Ball starring in the smash musical Chess at the London Coliseum ICHAEL BALL OBE maybe starring in Chess the musical right now, but he tells me he regrets one he turned down.

“I wish I’d done Sunset Boulevard in the West End, but I turned it down,” he said. “I’d done all the workshops for it, but they cast an American. I was miffed and then when they came to me, I was daft and said no. Huge regret, but again we all make mistakes don’t we?” Catch Michael starring in Chess until June 2...

M

Mine’s a party THE NATIONAL Coal Mining Museum is celebrating its 30th birthday by hosting a day to remember the past, celebrate the present and look forward to the future.

On Sunday, June 3, the museum is encouraging visitors to bring food and drink for a ‘Big Miners’ Picnic’ – and there will be lots to see and do around the former Caphouse Colliery site in Overton.

There will be music from the Yorkshire Traction Honley Band as well as the museum’s own musicians in residence, supported by the

Caphouse Singers who will be performing a piece specially written for the occasion.

The Northern World War Two Association will be on hand with firing displays and battle re-enactments while the ‘Coal Shed Poets’ will be moving around site asking for stories of the museum to turn into an anniversary poem.

The Edgeland Arts group will be collecting visitors’ memories of living and working in the district to put on their interactive map.

There will also be craft activities and a special show-

case which will recognise the contributions of current volunteers and encourage others to get involved.

Shaun McLoughlin, head of engagement at the museum, said: “We’ve had a fantastic start to the year with our special events and exhibitions programme.

“We’re ready to welcome visitors in our 30th year – it’s a celebration of our past, present and looking ahead to the future now we have Heritage Lottery Funding in place to develop the museum’s facilities.”

For more details visit www.ncm.org.uk.

Matthew Bourne’s finest hour Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella Alhambra Theatre, Bradford Until Saturday May 12 Tickets from £18.50 Box office: 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk Review by David Bentley

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 MAY 12 4 - NIL Starts at 10.30am from the car park behind Dewsbury Sports Centre (WF12 8EN, SE246216).

Park on Sands Lane.

8 miles – moderate Contact: Eddie and Andrea 01924 470091

SATURDAY MAY 19 CANNON HALL CIRCULAR Starts at 10.30am at Cannon Hall lakeside car park, £3 fee, opposite the garden centre (S75 4AT, SE270081) 7 miles – moderate Contact: Annelis 01924 460597 a.griffin4@ntlworld.com

Ann and Michael Ball OBE BRITAIN’S Got Talent was watched by over a million fewer people than watched the equivalent instalment last year. ITV blamed the recent warm weather, while many feel the format and indeed judges need refreshing. One fan told me: “Who can remember the winner from last year?”

CORONATION STREET baddie Jim McDonald will get out of jail, after being locked up for armed robbery and make an “explosive” return to Weatherfield later this year. Charlie, who first played Jim in 1989 and last popped up as the hardman in 2014, tells me: “It’s always nice to be asked back.”

THIS isn’t just ballet. This is drama of the highest calibre.

One of New Adventures’ most loved productions, Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella is a thrilling and evocative love story set in London during the Second World War. Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true wartime romance.

A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

The hero still seeks his beloved, clutching her lost shoe – but in the aftermath of an air raid, he fears a different kind of loss.

With Lez Brotherston’s magnificent costumes and sets, which won him an Olivier Award for his original designs, and lighting by fellow Olivier winner Neil Austin, Cinderella also features a specially commissioned recording played by a 60-piece orchestra and period film clips.

STRICTLY’S Claudia Winkleman is the highest paid female presenter at the BBC, but won’t discuss money, telling me she is amazed she still gets booked for shows. “I do think they will find me out, but for now you just have to keep hoping they don’t as it does get me out of the house a bit,” she said.

Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling has never been more heart-stopping and touching, and takes the audience into the heart of Prokofiev’s magnificent score, and the sights and sounds of war-torn London.

Created in 1997, and revised since to tighten it up, Bourne’s Cinderella shows off his gift for period detail, and his genius as a producer.

Swing and jive happily co-exist with neoclassical ballet and it is stuffed with invention – like Cinderella’s fabulous duet with a tailor’s dummy that evolves into a stiff-limbed airman.

Australian Ashley Shaw brings a radiant sweep of movement to Cinderella’s dances, matched by Leeds-born Dominic North as the pilot.

As the Angel, Bourne’s male fairy godmother figure, Hull’s Liam Mower dances with otherworldly elegance.

Evocative, spectacular and genuinely moving, this is far more than ballet, the principal dancers have become credible actors capable of a tour de force.

ZOE BALL has confirmed her Strictly Come Dancing return. Her new hour-long ITV talk show was commissioned for 46 episodes and if it runs straight through, that means it will end in midSeptember, just in time for Zoe to host her weekday Strictly treat on BBC Two. THE Chuckle Brothers are to return to television with a new series. Chuckle Time will see the duo appearing on Channel 5 later this year, with 12 hour-long episodes expected to be broadcast in the autumn.

AS RUMOURS continue to circulate about the future of your favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars, Kevin Clifton has revealed some career news. He told me: “I don’t worry too much, as you have to have a second string and

mine is running a property investment business with a friend. That means whatever happens I have some income.”

EASTENDERS stalwart June Brown has signed a new contract to remain on the show, believed to be for a year. Her current contract ended last month and the actress told bosses that she plans on going nowhere.

June tells me: “I can’t afford to retire, plus doing this keeps me very busy.”

X FACTOR host Dermot O’Leary tells me his worst on-air moment was “When I had to fill in for 10 minutes on T4 after Elton John’s piano broke at Party in The Park. I’ve never ever watched it back, I can’t bring myself to do it. I know it’s out there, but even now dare not watch it.”

THE GOOD Karma Hospital will keep its doors open for another year. ITV’s medical drama only finished its second series recently, but the channel has already commissioned six more episodes.

ITV also commissioned the second run a day after its series one finale in the spring of 2017.

SAD NEWS for fans of Nadine Coyle, as she has cancelled her entire upcoming tour. The singer had previously announced a UK and Ireland tour that would have seen her perform a selection of Girls Aloud’s greatest hits alongside her new solo material. But it appears that

©Maycon Pictures her fans were not excited as she was to tour, with many venues not selling out.

COMEDIAN Dawn French tells me that: “We never close the door on French and Saunders. There are no immediate plans because Jennifer and I both are booked up into next year.

But the minute there is a window of opportunity, we’ll be in there!”

FORMER Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan has said “never say never” about a return to the cobbles. The actress, who now plays a soldier in the BBC drama Our Girl, played Tina McIntyre in the ITV soap between 2008 and 2014. She told me: “I always say that I’d love to go back to Corrie, I was always a massive fan of Coronation Street growing up and I’ll never say never.”

PAUL HOLLYWOOD might be having a great time over in the UK with the new Great British Bake-Off team, but not everything is going as well Stateside. Paul took over Mary Berry’s American baking shoes last year, to judge the inventively-named Great American Baking Show, but it’s now been axed due to low ratings.

S CLUB 7 singer Hannah Spearritt is returning to EastEnders as Kandice Taylor. After appearing in two episodes last year as the rich sister of Karen Taylor, the 37-year-old star will be heading back to Albert Square later in 2018.

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Local historian Mike Popplewell looks at the people & places that have shaped the history of the district...

Tony’s huge sporting legacy AST month saw the 40th anniversary of one of the district’s saddest sporting losses with the death of Tony Leighton, the former Huddersfield Town footballer and all-round cricketer with both the Heckmondwike and Liversedge clubs.

Tony, a resident of Roberttown, died on April 4 1978 after suffering with Motor Neurone Disease, leaving behind a wife and young family.

He was just 38 years old.

Liversedge CC stalwart Allan Trevitt remembers Tony well.

“We played in the same team for a while,” explained Allan.

“He came to Liversedge from Heckmondwike and was an outstanding league cricketer and fiecely competitive.

“He left us for Paddock in the Huddersfield League but when he said he wanted to come back to us we were delighted. We thought we were getting a firstclass player and were all looking forward to having him with us again. But, when it came to pre-season practice we were in for a bit of a shock.

L

“The first two balls bowled at him hit his middle stump. I immediately felt that there was something seriously wrong. He did complete the season but he clearly wasn’t the same player.

“It wasn’t long after that that he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease and his health rapidly deteriorated.”

Tony’s family arranged for a memorial stone to be laid at the Liversedge CC ground on Roberttown Lane, and the family themselves have remained local and have played their part in the life of the community.

His daughter Suzanne, who was only 12 when he died, has established a hairdressing business in Roberttown (The Cutting Cottage) while her elder sister Debbie has helped keep the family sporting tradition alive.

Debbie’s husband Marcus Walmsley has had a long involvement with cricket in the district, notably with Cleckheaton Cricket Club, and their twin sons, Marcus and Ed, have proved a fine legacy to their grandfather’s sporting triumphs.

In an interview with the ‘Topical Times’ football annual in 1965, Leeds-born Tony talked of the cricket clubs he had played for in the previous five years around Huddersfield and Leeds before joining Heckmondwike that year.

He also talked of his football career with Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Barnsley before moving to Roberttown and joining Huddersfield Town.

He scored over 100 goals before arriving at Huddersfield, and he added a further 40 for

Town before signing for Bradford City and then going to non-league Bradford Park Avenue as player-manager in 1970 and staying until they went into liquidation.

Marcus and Ed showed a similar talent and determination to do well at football and cricket and, like their granddad, they started out as Leeds United as teenagers.

The football didn’t work out but they have already had considerable success in league cricket with Bankfoot, Cleckheaton, Pudsey Congs and Methley.

The Walmsley family connection with Liversedge CC also goes back many years, as Allan Trevitt explained.

“Marcus senior’s dad was a solicitor in Heckmondwike and it was through him that I negotiated my first mortgage. But, he was also president of Liversedge Cricket Club.

“The last situation proved a bit of an embarrassment when I missed my first three payments and had to face Mr Walmsley in the clubhouse after the game!”

Tony Leighton in his pomp

BLUEHILLS FARM SHOP & PLAY BARN Birkenshaw, BD11 2DU Tel: 01274 682007

Donkey Rides

Every Saturday & Sunday

WE ARE ONE OF THE BIGGEST SUPPLIERS OF BBQ FOOD IN THE AREA + 3 LARGE BOTTLES OF SPARKLING WHITE WINE ONLY £10 FRIDAY NIGHT DISCO! 4pm-6pm With PEPPA PIG, MICKEY & MINNIE MOUSE, DONALD DUCK MINION & SPONGEBOB EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! £6 ENTRY includes Tea from the Childrens Menu and FREE PLAY!

15 x 500ml Spring Still Water Only £3.00 = 20p a bottle Diet Coke 24 x 250ml Only £3.10 = Less than 13p per bottle 6 Bottles Schweppes Ginger Ale £1.80 6 x litre bottles Schweppes Tonic Water ONLY £2.99 GROOVY MOVIES! 12 x 500mls Zero Sugar Cherry Music & Dancing Coca Cola ONLY £2.99 Every Wed & Friday 10.30am 12 x 500mls Bottles Sprite £2.99 PLAY BARN OPEN 7 DAYS 24 x 250mls Classic Coca-Cola NO TIME HAVE LIMIT £4.75 = 20p a bottle YOUR 12 x WKD Iron Brew ONLY £6.00 BIRTHDAY 24 x 500mls Diet Coke £8.99 PARTY = 38p each HERE!

10lb Pork Chops NOW 95p lb Whole Legs of Pork 95p lb Peeled Plum Tomatoes Lge 800g Tin 49p Large Pack Variety Biscuits 99p 59p Ambosia Devon Custard 1 Ltr £1.99 99p 2 Cornfed Chickens Only £7 Bacon Medallions 1.5kg £5.50 pkt 2KG Best Back Bacon £6.50 10 Yorks Puds £1 10lb Braising Steak £30 NOW £25 Full Briskets £3.25lb NOW £2.95lb 10lb Mince £25 NOW £20 4 Tubs Fresh Fruit Lunchbox Pack-up £1 Smooth Orange Juice 200ml 4 for £1

15

16

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Phone FREE 0808 169 5300 for more information or a free brochure

Classified

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Want to advertise in our Classified section?

Call 01924 470296 or email advertising@thepressnews.co.uk

In Focus

Ultimate Glass Ltd 01924 452500

IN FOCUS:

Ultimate Glass Ltd

SAME DAY www.ultimateglassltd.com GLAZING - 1st for glass in Dewsbury

Care At Home

Flexible homecare to meet individual needs For more details Tel: 01924 403450

Computing

Dining Out

Computer Problems?

Sick of Cowboys?

Nawaab

PC DOCTOR

BYO DRINK FREE CORKAGE BUFFET £12.95 SPECIALIST IN LARGE GROUP BOOKINGS OPEN 7 DAYS

• No Repair, No Charge • No call out charge • We repair on site

Park House, High Road, Dewsbury

VERTICAL BLINDS

Bespoke Kitchens

2 Bleak Street, Gomersal, BD19 4RD Studio: 01274 873359 Mob: 07887 995705

FREEPHONE 0800 074 8967 or 01924 450999

BUFFET RESTAURANT

38 LOW LANE BIRSTALL WF17 9HB

T 01924 474777 01924 422218 www.banglalounge yorkshire.co.uk

T: 01274 681545 74 Westgate Hill St, Tong, Bradford BD4 0SB

Curtains & Blinds

Let Us Design & Create Your Perfect Kitchen

Open 7 Days until 8pm - Est 20yrs

R

MAIN

Butchers

Curtains, Blinds, Wallpapers & Accessories 18-22 Market St, Cleckheaton T: 01274 851151

• SKY TRAINED AUTHORISED ENGINEERS • AERIAL / SKY 2ND ROOM £39 • TELEVISION / PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS

Tel: 01924 477844 / 01924 443822 Mob: 07702 373315

Drives & Patio Specialists

Aerial & Satellite

AERIAL SHOP

Interior & Exterior Decorators FREE ESTIMATES Insurance work undertaken

27 Church Street, Heckmondwike 01924 404122

23 Years Experience

UNIT 2 QUEENS MILL, QUEEN STREET, RAVENSTHORPE, DEWSBURY, WF13 3BT PHONE: 07786 191217 FAX: 01924 452500

80 Town Street, Earlsheaton, WF12 8JL

Paul Grayshon

Providing 24-hour Care, Respite & Day Care

Paul Walker, proprietor

MALCOLM’S

DECORATORS

Residential & Dementia Care Home

07976 877 768

ULTIMATE GLASS Ltd is one of the leading glass manufacturers in the area – and with our experienced team our reputation goes from strength to strength.

With our same-day glazing service there’s no need to panic, we have helped out scores of local people in their hour of need.

We cut glass, mirrors, shelves and safety glass at our trade counter in Ravensthorpe.

Decorators

Care Homes

GARLANDS COMPASSIONATE PERSONALISED CARE AT HOME

The Press – no other local paper can touch us on advertising prices!

imagine@createbespokekitchens.co.uk www.createbespokekitchens.co.uk

Car Boot Sale The Area’s Biggest and Best Car Boot Sale every Sunday at Dewsbury Rams, Owl Lane, Dewsbury OPEN AS USUAL DURING GROUND DEVELOPMENT WORK Price £12 per car, opens at 6.00am, ring 01924 465489 for further details

The MOST affordable advertising with the MOST readers in North Kirklees

17

SALE

E.J.GREENWOOD

3 FOR

DRIVEWAYS & PATIO SPECIALISTS

12 MONTHS

TARMACADAM BLOCK PAVING INDIAN FLAGS etc

£89 GUARANTEE

Tel: 0800 046 1502

01274 305 410

Electrical

FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL

07973 959968 www.drivewaypatiospecialist.co.uk

Northern Domestics Repairs to most makes of domestic appliances.

Competitive rates Tel: 01924 467472

Your Local Quality Butcher

5kg Chicken £25 2.5kg Chicken £13

Electrical

See instore for more details

ANYTHING ELECTRICAL

ALARMS, OUTSIDE LIGHTS

128 Huddersfield Rd, Mirfield

Electrical Cookers Repaired Supplied & Fitted, No Job Too Small, 35 Years Experience, Same Day Service Available

T: 01924 492185

Ring Batley:

Car Dealers

0113 285 4563 or 07801 063911

McFaddens

Farm Shops

Quality Cars for over 50 years

Fencing

FENCING BLUEHILLS &TSPROPERTY FARM SHOP & PLAY BARN AllREPAIRS type of fencing,

Our Reputation Your Satisfaction ON MAIN A58 DRIGHLINGTON

FRIDAY NIGHT DISCO! 4pm-6pm GROOVY MOVIES! Music & Dancing Every Wed & Friday 10.30am

0113 285 3996 McFaddens carsales.co.uk

PLAY BARN OPEN 7 DAYS

BIRTHDAY PARTIES OUR SPECIALITY www.facebook.com/ThePressNews

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS! CONTACT 01924 470296

Follow us @ThePressLatest

Birkenshaw BD11 2DU T: 01274 682007

gates, decking, flagging & patios etc All types of property repairs, general handyman work.

Any Odd Jobs Big or Small

Call Tony 07939 018428

01924 402578

Classified

18

ThePress

Flat Roof

Friday May 11, 2018

Want to advertise in our Classified section?

Call 01924 470296 or email advertising@thepressnews.co.uk

Motorcycle Lessons & More

Master Locksmith

FLAT ROOF PROBLEMS?

HARFORD’S SECURITY LTD

Fibre Firm Ltd

NELSON STREET, DEWSBURY, WF13 1NA

TEL: 01924 467269 FAX: 01924 430800 MASTER LOCKSMITHS ACCESS CONTROL INTRUDER ALARM INSTALLERS WEBSITE: www.harfordssecurity.co.uk

• GRP ROOF SPECIALISTS • GARAGES • DORMERS • BALCONIES • NEW ROOFS & REPAIRS

Plasterer

01924 650935 07850 786270 info@fibrefirm.co.uk www.fibrefirm.co.uk Furniture

Funeral Directors

David Butterfield

For more information call

HGV Tuition

Green & Tidy Garden Maintenance

INDEPENDENT FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Is Your Pre-Paid Funeral Plan Fully Guaranteed? ...Ours is

Gardening Services

359 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5PH For more info or a free brochure Freephone

01274 852 885

08081 695300

CLECKHEATON

www.shackletonsltd.co.uk

• Lawns & Hedges • Regular or One-off tidy • Weeding • Jet washing • Fully Insured

Call Martyn 07703 858245

Obtain your HGV or PCV Licence With Ease Use The Professionals Over 30 Years Experience All Aspects Of Driving

Tel: 01274 686211 www.atkinslgv.net

TIM PRYKE PLASTERING No Job Too Small Quality Workmanship!

Free Quotes Telephone

01924 492272 07765 542409

Pageant, Prom & Evening Wear Find us on

Pubs and Clubs

GOMERSAL CRICKET CLUB

PROM, PAGEANT & EVENING WEAR

FREE • 80-100 FUNCTION people ROOM HIRE • Kitchen use available • DJs, Bands, Entertainment organised • Low drinks prices

WORLD LEADING DESIGNER DRESSES FROM THE UK AND USA 31 Low Lane, Birstall WF17 9EY

Tel: 01924 473892 www.misselegance.co.uk info@misselegance.co.uk

Tel: 01274 874100 / 07422 510043

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS! Contact 01924 470296

Email:

clubsecretary@gomersalcc.com Pubs and Clubs

Plumbing & Heating

Garages

DENCROFT GARAGES Concrete Garages & Sheds Dismantle & Bases Garage re-vamps Garage Doors 230 Bradford Rd, Batley Tel: 01924 461996 dencroftgarages.co.uk

Garage Doors

UP+OVER DOORS fitted, repairs,

remote supply only

from £295 PENSIONERS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE All major debit/credit cards available

01924 850141 07836 723821

Gardening Services

Let Dave do Your digging All gardening & Maintenance work Free estimates 20 yrs experience No job too small Please call 01924 527852 07875 052983

joIN US AT THE

Millbridge CLUB

Home Improvements

One of the area’s friendliest clubs.

TOP CLASS TURNS • BINGO - SNOOKER

KITCHENS & BEDROOMS Makeovers, Facelifts, Revamps, Repairs, Alterations

Free quotes 01924 506616 www.kitchenbedroom.co.uk

TO ADVERTISE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM ON 01924 470296

Mobile Valeting

Elite Mobile Valeting Services Elite Mobile Valeting Services

25 yrs experience Director: Jason

• Cars • Caravans • Motorhomes • Vans • Carpets & Upholstery • Driveways • UPVC Windows 07717 805900 4theelitevalet@gmail.com

Motor Care

Motor Care

CARS • BIKES • VANS CALL: 01924 497069

Unit 1, Station Business Park, Back Station Road, Mirfield, WF14 8QF

Find us on

Car body repairs Imperial Motor Company 107 Bradford Road, Dewsbury Tel: 01924 461607 or 07860 754984

CHECK FOR CARBON MONOXIDE

Any gas appliance serviced £45+VAT then £15+VAT for each of others.

Combi boilers fitted with For All 7 year guarantee Your Heating Choose Experience & Plumbing T: 01924 666669 Needs M: 0758 1552797 36 Greenacres Drive, Birstall, WF17 9RA www.ecoheatingyorkshire.co.uk

11556

Low Beer/Lager Prices!

★

3 BAND PUNK NIGHT ★ ★ THIS FRIDAY REBEL CLASH, KINGCROWS ★ ★ 11th May &FREE NEW YORK ROCKS ENTRY - STARTS 8PM ★ ★

★

Sat

★ 12th May

JADE HELLIWELL TOP CLASS LOCAL VOCALIST

CONCERT ROOM FOR HIRE • PRIVATE PARTIES WELCOME

FIND US ON FACEBOOK 01924 402696

SIX LANE ENDS Public House Snooker & Pool Table All Sky & BT Sport

EASY ways to book your advert:

☎

★

★

★

LAGER & BITTER FROM ONLY £2.40 A PINT Open 12 noon - 12 midnight

146 Leeds Road Heckmondwike 01924 402764

Roofing

ALLAN BELK

Mob: 07880 581977 Tel: 01924 468148 Roofing & property repairs, chimneys lowered, new roofs, strip and re-fix flat roofing.

Free estimates.

All work guaranteed

01924 470296 ADVERTISE YOUR (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) JOB VACANCY! advertising@thepressnews.co.uk CONTACT The Press, 31 Branch Road, 01924 470296 Batley, WF17 5SB

Classified

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Travel Insurance

Roofing

SIMPSON DENNIS (Roofing Services)

All roof repairs. Insurance work Re-roofing, lead and chimney work – Reduction for OAPs All work guaranteed, free estimates Established 25 years

Wanted

YOU PAY TRAVEL House HOW MUCH INSURANCE Clearances TO FULLY COMPREHENSIVE No Job ADVERTISE? TOP QUALITY COVER Too Small CALL US ON

Tel Mirfield

01924 497776 Mobile 07768 298739

01924 470296

www.simpsondennis-roofing.co.uk

Approved by leading insurance companies

• Single trip cover now with NO AGE LIMIT • Annual multi-trip cover maximum age 86 • Air Ambulance get you home service • 24-hour customer support telephone numbers • FREE medical screening service AUTHORISED AND REGULATED BY THE FCA CONDITIONS APPLY PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS

Quality WATCHES BOUGHT Foreign Currency All available currencies bought & sold Cheques Cashed All cheques considered CALL ANDREW ON

0116 272 0500

07980 767167

FURNESS ROOFING

Wanted

& PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ALL TYPES OF ROOFING REPAIRS • New Roofs • Flat Roofs • GRP • Chimney Stacks • Gutters, Pointing • Fascia and Soffits • Insurance Work • General Building Work • Leadwork • Velux Windows

ALL WORK GUARANTEED email: mark@furnessroofing.co.uk 01924 406941 07850 786270 www.furnessroofing.co.uk

RW Roofing & Property Repairs

URGENT APPEAL

Quality furniture needed Free pick up Clothes & homeware, Musical instruments, Also volunteers required for Mirfield shop (training given)

Call 01924 489085

Pointing, guttering and general maintenance work

SCRAP CARS & VANS WANTED Cash paid & free collection Open 7 days a week

07743 134616

S.D Metals Recycling Wedding Services

The MOST affordable advertising with the MOST readers in North Kirklees

Scrap Metal

Self Storage

WILKINSON BROS SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB VACANCY! CONTACT 01924 470296

All Types Of Metal IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

Window Repairs & Maintenance

HOME SECURE Est 1990 WINDOW MAINTENANCE We replace Glass | Locks | Handles | Hinges | Faulty Door Mechanisms and Much More!

Call now for a secure, safe home!

T: 01924 412279 M: 07974 700789

Find us on

www.repair4windows.co.uk

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES CALL OUR OFFICE IN BATLEY ON

01924 470296 The MOST affordable advertising with the MOST readers in North Kirklees

Idyllic countryside wedding venue Licensed for Civil Ceromonies HOLIDAY INN

LEEDS - BRADFORD THE PASTURES, TONG LANE, BRADFORD, BD4 0RP 0113 285 9303 www.hileedsbradford.co.uk

Windows & Fittings

• Copper • Brass • Lead • Aluminium and all types of cable (01924) 469409 14 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3PH

Skip Hire

TIGER

SKIP HIRE L I M I T E D COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC

MINI • MIDI • HALF BUILDERS • BUILDERS

01924 494964 / 07860 711948

Come and visit our online showroom at: www. yorkshirewindows.co.uk

Doors, Conservatories and so much more Unit 10 Woodroyd Mills Cleckheaton 01274 874800

Tel: 0800 043 4536

www.facebook.com/ThePressNews

www.tigerskiphire.co.uk THE STONE YARD, BACK STATION ROAD, MIRFIELD, WF14 8NL

Find us on Facebook

Public Notices

Public Notices

ALL INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN

07901 750921 • 01924 485168

Want to advertise in our Classified section?

Call 01924 470296 or email advertising@ thepressnews.co.uk

19

Twitter

Linkedin

Follow us @ThePressLatest

The MOST affordable advertising with the MOST readers in North Kirklees

20

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

Marketplace Classified Want to advertise in our Classified section?

Call 01924 470296 or email advertising@thepressnews.co.uk

Public Notices

Turn your unwanted items

into cash £££s

1) Ring Angela on 01924 470296 (9.30am-4.30pm). Have your advert ready and you can pay by debit card (30p surcharge).

2) Call into the office at 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB and pay by cash, cheque or debit card (30p surcharge).

3) Post your advert and include your name and a contact number, along with cheque for payment.

ADVERTS must be no longer than 50 words.

(We cannot accept the following items: Motor vehicles, caravans, livestock. All listings will stay in Marketplace for a maximum of two months. If you wish to amend your listing, or cancel when sold, contact or call 01924 470296.

NEW Yamaha FS311 3/4 size acoustic guitar, complete with rucksack-style carry case and strap.

Excellent condition.

Little use. £75 ono 01924 498343.

(2133) Specialised Sirrus Elite Disc road bike.

Straight bars.

Recent full service, two new tyres, new wheel cones, bottom bracket chain and cassette. A generous offer of £280 for a quality bike in very good condition.

Illness forces sale of a good-looking bike.

Tel Harry 07546 522603. (2134) Folding single bed, £15 Tel 07754 253730. (2135) Two cream-coloured bedside cabinets, three drawers. As new, £30 the pair.

Tel 07754 253730.

(2135) G Plan settees in beige, 3-seater and 2-seater. As new.

Buyer to collect, £500, will split. Tel 07754 253730.

(2135) Men’s bowls, 2–10s, Thomas Taylor Deluxe, full bias.

Includes Drakes Pride jack in carry bag, £45 Tel 01924 724680 (Ossett).

(2136)

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES CALL OUR OFFICE IN BATLEY ON

01924 470296

The MOST affordable advertising with the MOST readers in North Kirklees

ITEM bands

Up to £7: £8 - £25: £26 - £50 £51- £100 £101-£200 £201-£500 £501-£1450 £1,451 plus

Volvo 540. Two Avon ZV7 and one Pirelli Cinturato P7 with 7mm tread, no repairs, £25 each, also one Dunlop Sport, similar tread depth but needs a puncture repair, £5 Tel 01274 874954.

(2137)

Chesterfield. Fair condition, £300. Tel 01924 430629/ 07543 992634. Buyer to collect. (2112)

BEDROOM Jay-Be foldaway bed with headboard. Never been used, £40. Tel 01924 441997. (2125)

GARDEN Electrolux Flymo Minimo lawn mower.

Little use, in good condition, £20. Tel 01924 519750. (2129)

DIY Heavy duty aluminium ladder. 10 rung x 3, with stabiliser. Buyer collects, £80. Tel 07939 599381. (2128) 80 Aluminium tiles, silver, 4 1/4 inch square.

50 plain, 30 patterned.

Still packaged from new, £8. Tel 01924 472043. (2118) Steel up-and-over garage door within steel frame. As new, with all hardware.

Door 6’5” wide x 6’11” high with frame 6’11” wide x 7’3” high, £80 ono. Tel 07756 164491. (2092) ELECTRICAL Dehumidifier in good condition £50. Tel 07816 132472. (2109) FASHION Pair Redwing deck boots, UK size 10.

Brand new, unused.

Best offer gets them.

Tel 01924 460710.

(2114)

Oak Furnitureland “Bevel” desk.

Bought Nov 2015.

Size 120cm W x 50cm D x 82cm H (48 x 20 x 32 inch app) Only used in home office so in first-class condition.

Cost £300, sell £145 Tel 01274 874954.

(2137)

FURNITURE Pair of curtains with tiebacks and valance.

90” x 90”. Latte colour, unused, £35.

Tel 01924 724627.

(2130)

Staples “Foroni” desk chair. Black with blue trim.

Bought Nov 2015.

Home office use so first-class condition.

Folding arms for easy storage under desk. Cost £90, sell £50 Tel 01274 874954. (2137)

Top-quality two-seater dark brown leather sofa in excellent condition. Hardly used.

Cost over £400 when new. Sell £100. Tel 01484 606221 after 6pm. (2119)

Three tyres 205.50 R17, were fitted on

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

All glass display cabinet. 16” deep by 5’ 6” high, £15. Tel 01924 470866. (2131)

Two-seater & threeseater Ambassador leather settees in dark green. Button back and arms, similar to a

Sofa bed, brand new, never used. Room needed, £300. Tel 01274 861904. Buyer collects. (2113)

Black & Decker Lawn Rake, Black & Decker garden shredder, Bosch Lawnmower. All in good condition, £20 each. Tel 01274 876854. (2120) Sturdy wooden planter boxes. (1” thick wood) 46” long x 12” wide x 7” deep (2 for £25), 56” x 12” x 7” (2 for £30), 60” x 12” x 7” (2 for £30). Ideal for salad crops, bedding plants etc. Delivered locally. Tel 01484 606221 after 6pm.

(2119) Hoselock hose pipe wall fitted £25. Tel 07816 132472. (2109) KITCHEN Hi Sense white fridge freezer, slimline, water dispenser. Brand new, still got tape on, £150.

Tel 01924 430629/ 07543 992634. Buyer to collect. (2112) MAGAZINE Robert Carriers kitchen cookery/ recipe magazines. 48 magazines in three bound volumes.

Excellent condition, £15. Tel 01484 606221 after 6pm. (2119) 16 x magazines.

House and Garden, Country Living, House Beautiful etc.

2017–2018 editions.

All in good condition, £10. Tel 01484 606221 after 6pm. (2119) MISCELLANEOUS Market stall, suitable for carboot etc.

Approx 5ft wide x 10ft long, £85. Possible local delivery. Tel 01924 470866. (2131) Two handcrafted wooden walking staffs

Cost per item

£1 £2 £3 £4 £5 £7 £9 £11 with bone handles. £20 each. Tel 01924 724627. (2130) Lightweight portable commode, new, £15.

Gomersal area, tel 01274 876814.

Adam black modern fire surround, including coal effect electric fire. Good condition £150 ono. Tel 01924 430629/ 07543 992634. Buyer to collect. (2112) Casino Blackjack shoe and 400 playing chips plus portable tabletop gaming board. All new, £20 ono. Tel 01274 876814. (2111) Large fish tank fits in corner, includes pump, heater, LED light, £55 ono. Tel 07816 132472. (2109) MOTORING Car or van roof rack, adjustable. Two fourfoot horizontal bars, clamp-type fasteners, good condition, £10.

Gomersal area, tel 01274 876814.

OUTDOOR/CAMPING Karrimor Panther rucksack. 65-litre, aluminium frame, padded shoulder straps. Ideal for camping and hiking. Very good condition, £20. Tel 01924 407400. (2127) Camping trailer (Camel make SWTT71) 4ft x 3ft with new plastic cover. In good condition, £120. Tel 07788 940454. (2126) Crusader Denver 390 porch awning, 390cm (W) x 240cm (D) x 235250 cm (H). Steel frame, pegs & fibreglass poles. Two side doors with full mesh, three roll up front panels, ripstop polyester.

Only used once, bargain £75. Tel 07818 481725. (2108) SPORTING 36-hole golf trolley battery and charger.

Nearly new, £20. Tel 07505 115934. (2124) WANTED Wanted: French marble or black slate clock. Condition immaterial. Tel 01924 467915. (2122)

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

21

CRICKET with Mike Popplewell

Moorenders ease through cup tie CLECKHEATON shook off the disappointment of their start in the All Rounder Bradford Premier League Premier Division to storm through to the second round of the Priestley Cup on June 17.

A home clash with neighbours Woodlands awaits, thanks to a nine-wicket win over Morley in their first-round tie at Moorend.

Championship One side Morley offered only token resistance to Cleckheaton newcomer Josh Thurwell, 3-26 off 10 overs and, with Andrew Deegan, Jonathan Whiteoak and Yorkshire’s Tom Kholer-Cadmore taking two apiece, the visitors were all out for 107 in the 35th over.

After a steady start Cleckheaton lost opener Nick Lindley, bowled by Matthew Dowse, but Kohler-Cadmore smashed 67 off 31 balls, including five sixes, and it was all over in 16.3 overs.

Hanging Heaton maintained their winning start to the season with a 144-run win over a Yeadon side batting with only 10 men after an injury to opening bowler Paul Machell.

Batting first the Bennett Lane men hammered 294 for 7 in their 50 overs with half-centuries from skipper Gary Fellows (78) and Joe Fraser (63) in a 147-run stand for the second wicket.

In reply Yeadon mustered only 150-9 as Aqsad Ali took 3-20 in his 10 overs.

A trip to in-form Methley is

next up for Hanging Heaton, and that is looking likely to be the tie of the round. They will almost certainly prove more of an obstacle for Hanging Heaton than Yeadon were.

In their first-round tie Methley were 130-run winners at home to Bankfoot with Matthew Waite hitting 135 not out and Marcus Walmsley producing a 4-21 return that included the wicket of Bankfoot’s top-scoring skipper James Lee (66).

The second-round draw has also thrown up a keen derby clash at Gomersal where neighbours Batley will be in opposition.

Batley had a bye in the first round but Gomersal saw off relegated Premier Division side Pudsey Congs with a four-wicket win at the Britannia Ground.

Opening bowlers Joel Pollard (3-32) and Joe Duffy (3-20) had Pudsey struggling on 28-6 and though they recovered to make 156 a top-scoring 35 from Duffy, before being run out, and steady knocks down the order saw the visitors safely home.

Hartshead Moor went down by just two runs at home to Hunslet Nelson but Scholes, who had a first-round bye are in the secondround draw with a trip to Farsley and East Bierley will be at home to Lightcliffe. The remaining second-round ties are: New Farnley v Pudsey St Lawrence, Wrenthorpe v Undercliffe, and Townville v Hunslet Nelson.

UP FOR T’CUP: Action from Moorend as Cleckheaton defeated Morley in the Priestley Cup

Hanging Heaton look to maintain streak REIGNING champions Hanging Heaton entertain Townville at Bennett Lane tomorrow looking to make it three wins from three in the Bradford League’s Premier Division.

In their last game Garry Fellows’ side crushed East Bierley by a massive 200-run margin, with the Hanging Heaton skipper making 101 and opening partner Nick Connolly 55 before being run out.

In fact, the opening stand of 112 would have been enough to win it.

East Bierley look to be in for a disastrous season if early events are anything to go by.

In this last game their reply to the Hanging Heaton total of 288 for five they managed just 88 as Aqsad Ali returned figures of 8-33 in 10.4 overs.

There are four teams with two wins from two so far and one of those is promoted Methley who have a visit from a Cleckheaton side who have failed to win either of their opening fixtures.

West Leeds rivals Pudsey St Lawrence and Farsley are the other two winning sides and they face Woodlands at home and Scholes away respectively.

Last year’s Championship One winners Scholes were convincing 71-run winners at

FOOTBALL

Bradford and Bingley in their last game as Aditya Waghmode (87) and Yasir Ali (5-38) did the damage.

In Championship One Batley, at home to Pudsey Congs this week, Hartshead Moor, at home to Bankfoot, and Ossett, at Wrenthorpe, have just 22 points between them as they each go in search of a first win.

Gomersal go to Yeadon on the back of a great weekend that saw them complete a six-wicket win at Ossett and a fine Cup win at Pudsey Congs.

Jack Seddon turned in a top all-round performance for Gomersal at Ossett with four victims behind the

stumps and 46 in a matchwinning unbeaten century stand with John Boynton.

Birstall, at Wakefield St Michaels tomorrow, proved far too strong for Spen Victoria in Championship Two as a top-scoring 88 from Rishi Limbechaya helped them to 231 on the way to a 93-run win.

In contrast, things don’t look like getting better soon for Spen as they now face a Buttershaw St Pauls side with two wins from two.

Liversedge, beaten at home by Hopton Mills are looking for some improvement with the visit of Northowram Fields to Roberttown Lane tomorrow.

RUGBY UNION

Cup glory awaits Jodie wins Deaf 7s in Australia Sedge in Sheffield NCEL League Cup LIVERSEDGE FC

5

HANDSWORTH PARRAMORE 2 LIVERSEDGE booked their place in the NCEL League Cup final with a thrilling semi-final victory over Handsworth Parramore.

Sedge will play AFC Mansfield in the final at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane a week on Monday (May 21).

Despite numerous fixtures squeezed together in recent weeks Liversedge have overcome the odds by completing their league schedule while also reaching a cup final.

Liversedge last lifted silverware in 2006, winning the League Cup. It took only seven minutes for the opening goal on Tuesday evening as Daniel Walker rose to head the ball into the net from a corner.

The visitors levelled proceedings when Ozzy Radford headed Jamie Green’s free-kick past the Sedge keeper.

The home side got back in front as the ball fell to Tom Brook in the area and he poked home.

It was soon 3-1 to Liversedge as Marc Lumb’s deflected effort left the Parramore keeper flat footed, who could only watch as the ball crossed the line.

In the second half, Joe Walton extended Sedge’s lead to three

PROLIFC: Joe Walton notched his 30th goal of the season on Tuesday goals as he scored his 30th goal of the campaign.

Will Eades responded for the visitors but it proved scant consolation as Liversedge scored their fifth goal 10 minutes from time.

On Saturday afternoon, Liversedge clearly had one eye on Tuesday night’s semi-final as they lost 5-1 at home to Albion Sports.

Daniel Farrar had equalised for Sedge on the half-hour mark after Antoine Recizac put the visitors in front.

Joe Barden put Albion back in front before half-time. Two goals in two minutes from Daniel Facey and one from Jamal Stewart in the second half sealed a comfortable win for the visitors.

JODIE OUNSLEY has described being part of the England team that won the inaugural World Deaf Rugby 7s Championships as a “fantastic” experience.

The Dewsbury-born athlete was the youngest player at the tournament, and was even granted special permission to play.

Rugby Football Union rules mean that players must be aged 18 in order to play senior rugby, however the 17year-old received approval from the governing body to make the trip down under.

The England Women’s Deaf Rugby Union side won all of their games at the tournament held in Sydney.

They defeated the hosts, Australia, 22-10 in the final to claim the first-ever World Deaf 7s title.

“Beating the hosts, Australia, was fantastic. They are always very competitive and play to win,” said Jodie.

“The tournament was played in a great spirit and I’m proud to have been a part of it.

“Celebrating becoming world champions with my team mates was a real highlight.

“I was the youngest player by some years, I was granted approval to play and the other players were really great

BRIGHT FUTURE: Jodie stands proudly after making her England U-18 debut with me.

“They made me feel at ease and I learnt so much from being around experienced players.”

The Deaf 7s title was the latest in a long line of success stories for the 17year-old from Thornhill.

Jodie was born prematurely and the antibiotics used to treat her caused

profound deafness in both ears.

The young rugby star was fitted with a cochlear implant shortly after her first birthday.

The 17-year-old currently attends Loughborough College, as part of a high performance sports training programme.

And just 24 hours before flying to Australia for the World Deaf 7s, Jodie made her first appearance for England Under-18s.

The England youth side faced Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff in a friendly game.

England lost 26-20 but Jodie was able to mark her first appearance with a try.

She said: “I was little nervous in the build up to the game, as this is the national team and it is very competitive.

“I was given the honour of playing in their national stadium (Wales), it was an incredible experience which I’ll never forget.

“I even scored a try, which is a bonus. I hope to play there again in the future.

“I want a career playing rugby at the highest level for England and also 7s at the Olympics, I’m learning and improving all the time.”

Cleck celebrate season at end-of-year awards CLECKHEATON celebrated a successful end to the 2017/18 campaign with their annual awards night and club dinner last week.

Former Great Britain RL international Jamie Peacock was the special guest at Moorend on Saturday evening.

Awards were handed out to players from all three senior teams at Cleck with the coveted Players’ Player of the Year going to 1st XV cap-

tain Matt Piper.

Will Denham took home Players’ Player for the 2nd XV while Lyndon Ashley scooped the same award for the 3rd XV. The Gomersal Trophy for Most Improved Player went to Josh Plunkett.

Photographer and committee member Gerald Christian was awarded the Donald Ross Trophy for Clubman of the Year.

The club also presented Steve Fletcher and Jack Bickerdike with framed shirts and shorts from the Breast Cancer Charity Day. The Moorenders donned a specially-commissioned pink strip against West Hartlepool in March.

Two of the kits were framed and presented to Fletcher and Bickerdike, whose companies sponsored the strip.

22

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

RUGBY LEAGUE

Sharks hopeful March will commit NCL Division One SHAW CROSS SHARKS

16

LEIGH MINERS RANGERS 32 SHAW CROSS SHARKS are hopeful that Paul March will remain at the helm beyond this season.

The former Huddersfield and Wakefield player has been in charge of the first team at Shaw Cross since Zach Johnson’s departure last month.

And while nothing formal has been agreed, club chairman Brett Turner is happy with the work March has done during his short time in charge.

“March is happy to do what the club wants and we’re happy with him in place,” said Turner.

“The lads are happy and playing with a smile on their faces despite results.

“Nothing formal is agreed or anything but I’d like to think that he’ll stay and I hope that if he does, that he’ll commit to medium or long term, so that he can build something.

“He’s already shown an interest in the Under-18s and had them training with the open age lads.

“And he has also mentioned that he’d like to get the Under-16s training with them once a month, so I think he is thinking the same way we are.”

It has now been six games since the Sharks last tasted victory in the NCL after their latest defeat.

And although Shaw Cross now sit rock bottom of Division One, Turner believes that results will come sooner rather than later.

He added: “It’s a tough league and we’re down on

personnel.

“But the lads that are playing are giving a good account of themselves and they’re enjoying it, which is the main thing.”

Shaw Cross took a 10thminute lead on Saturday afternoon as Ryan Chalkley went between the posts.

The visitors responded as Craig Ashall went over for the first of his two tries five minutes before the break.

Three tries in eight minutes in the second half from Adam Thompson, Jimmy Tunstall and Darryl Kay gave Miners a 20-6 lead.

The away side increased their lead with Ashall’s second before Sam Ottewell responded for the Sharks.

Jake Lloyd sealed victory five minutes from time.

Ottewell scored his second late on but it wasn’t enough as Shaw Cross slipped to their sixth-straight defeat.

TAKING CHARGE: Shaw Cross Sharks are keen to see Paul March remain in charge of first-team duties

Boys produce thumping victory YML Premier Division BATLEY BOYS UPTON

72 6

BATLEY BOYS returned to action with a comfortable victory over Upton in the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division.

Batley started strongly and crossed for the opening try after strong work from the forwards allowed William Brooke to crash over on his return from Hanging Heaton.

Aaron James then dotted down as he broke through a

gap in the Upton defence before Josh Scrutton rounded three defenders for Batley’s third.

William Brooke notched his second before Thomas Brooke added a fifth for Batley.

Josh Whitehead then ran 95 metres to score the final try of the half.

Bingham kicked his fifth goal to give Batley a 34-0 lead at the break.

It took the Boys only a few minutes at the start of the second half to score their seventh try of the game.

William Brooke completed his hat-trick, with Thomas Brooke adding his second try soon after.

Lucas Tomlinson crossed for another Batley try before Josh Knowles sent Whitehead crashing over.

Knowles then turned from provider to scorer before Ryan Crossley crossed for the host’s 12th try of the afternoon.

Upton added a consolation score but it was the home side who had the final say as Bingham grounded over the whitewash.

The experienced stand-off

HEAVY WOOLLEN FOOTBALL

Mirfield Town set for second with final win MIRFIELD Town can still claim second spot in the Heavy Woollen Premier Divison if they win their one remaining game against AFC Chickenley by more than four goals this weekend.

Linthwaite have already clinched the title with a 3-1 win at second-placed Navigation.

Frazier Swarbrook was Navigation’s scorer, but Linthwaite are now uncatchable and still have three games remaining.

Deighton WMC lead the Championship by four points after they demolished bottom-side Overthorpe Sports Club 12-0.

Robert Evans hit a double as Old Bank WMC kept the pressure on the leaders with a 2-1 win over Ravenswharfe, Ben Smith replied for the visitors.

Old Bank still have three games to play and can steal the title should Deighton fail to win either of their final two matches.

Clifton Rangers won 5-0 at home to Mount Pleasant thanks to a brace from Andrew Wojciechowski, plus one each from Alex Barnes, Matthew Canavan and Elliott Collins.

Wellington Westgate still have six games to play and mathematically could still finish top should results go their way, though it would be highly improbable, after Zak Waddington (two), Jonathan Reilly, Brett McDonagh and Mark McSherry all netted in a 5-0 win at struggling Scholes Athletic.

In the only Division One game to take place Inter Batley beat Wike Horse 11-2.

Send your news and photos to: Email: sport@thepressnews.co.uk Tel: 01924 470296

kicked his 10th conversion of the game to take Batley to 72 points for the afternoon.

The man of the match award was shared between Thomas Brooke, Luke Sheridan and Josh Whitehead.

Tomorrow afternoon Batley Boys make the trip to the midlands to take on Nottingham Outlaws.

A bus will be travelling to tomorrow’s game and anyone interested in attending should contact Batley Boys via their Facebook page for more information.

Celtic’s win streak ended NCL Division Three

DEWSBURY CELTIC BEVERLEY

12 28

DEWSBURY CELTIC’S three-game winning run was brought to an end as they were beaten by undefeated Beverley.

Celtic’s cause wasn’t helped as they had Danny Crabtree sent off for foul and abusive language on Saturday afternoon.

Sam Brown gave Beverley a first-minute lead with a try before Celtic replied four minutes later with a Tom Norris score and Paul Foulstone goal.

Ben Atkins replied with a

Beverley try before a Dominic Senior try and Foulstone goal made it 12-8 at the break to the home side.

The second half was all Beverley as Jack Humphries, Tom Moor and Steve Connolly crossed.

Lewis Straw notched two conversions and two penalties to help put Beverley in control.

Elsewhere, Celtic have been deducted two points for playing an unregistered player in their game against Salford City Roosters at the beginning of March.

Adam Egan was found guilty of playing while unregistered at an NCL disciplinary hearing and has been banned until March 1, 2019 and fined £100.

Thornhill ‘A’ suffer narrow defeat Yorkshire Men’s League

MILFORD MARLINS ‘A’

34

THORNHILL TROJANS ‘A’

32

IN VAIN: Will Poching’s efforts weren’t enough for Thornhill ‘A’ against Milford

THORNHILL TROJANS ‘A’ went down to a narrow defeat in a highscoring encounter against Milford.

In stifling heat the game, at times, was played at a pedestrian pace as both teams struggled in the hot conditions.

Man of the match Will Poching gave the Trojans plenty of direction from hooker while also scoring a brace of tries.

The home side dominated the opening half hour of the contest and went over for three unanswered tries through Yevhenii Trvson, Oleksandr Syvokoz and Josh Cawood.

The Trojans had Luke Carter sent to the sin-bin for a late tackle, however Thornhill managed to score their first try of the game once they were restored to 13 men.

After some good work from Liam Green, Poching crossed for an unconverted try to get the visitors on the board.

Martyn Holland reduced the deficit further as he sold a dummy to split the Milford defence and raced away for a try between the posts.

The Trojans went over for their third soon after as Carter atoned for his sin binning by gathering a high ball and grounding over the whitewash out wide.

Milford went into the interval with a four-point lead, thanks to the reliable boot of Oleksandr Scherbyna converting all three of the Marlins’ tries.

With just seconds played in the second half Carter found himself in the bin for a second time as he was guilty of a dangerous tackle.

Milford made the most of the man advantage as Scherbyna broke clear for a long-range try.

Declan Tomlinson responded quickly for Thornhill as he went between the posts to reduce the arrears.

Two tries midway through the half sealed the game for Milford as the game slowed due to the heat.

Macaulay Barron and Mykailo Troian both went over with Scherbyna adding the extras on both occasions.

The Trojans added two late converted tries through Tomlinson and Poching but it wasn’t enough as Milford held on for the victory.

Elsewhere, Trojans first-team player George Stott has been handed a one-match ban for punching.

Stott was initially banned for two games for his part in a brawl during Thornhill’s draw with Skirlaugh earlier in the month.

However, due to a previous good record, he will now only be banned for one game, meaning he will miss tomorrow’s game at Pilkington Recs.

ThePress

Friday May 11, 2018

23

BETFRED CHAMPIONSHIP

Rams lose eight in a row Betfred Championship

DEWSBURY RAMS ROCHDALE HORNETS

27 32

at the Tetley’s Stadium DEWSBURY lost for the eighth consecutive game after they were beaten by a last-minute try against Rochdale Hornets.

The Hornets travelled without a host of first-team players but showed tremendous spirit to snatch the points after the Rams looked to have settled matters through Gareth Moore’s late drop goal.

The sides traded the lead throughout the contest, but Moore’s try – which levelled the contest – and his one-pointer to put them in front, appeared to be enough for the Rams.

But, with almost the last play of the game, Declan Kay danced through a tiring Rams defence to secure a thrilling win for the Hornets.

Dewsbury have now lost nine consecutive competitive matches following a bright start to the season.

The Rams enjoyed the first chance of the match, but Cameron Scott’s offload to release Aaron Brown was ruled to have travelled forward.

In response, Rochdale applied pressure following a knock-on from Rob Worrincy but were unable to make the final ball stick close to the line.

And the visitors went in front when Tyler Whittaker scooped up Michael Knowles’s pass to ground to race 40 metres and score next to the posts. He converted his own try to put the Hornets 6-0 up.

The hosts responded when Moore’s

MATCH STATS BARROW: Ryan Fieldhouse Gene Ormsby Declan Hulme Andy Litherland Shane Toal Jamie Dallimore Ryan Johnson Joe Bullock Nathan Mossop Alex Susino Jono Smith Jarrad Stack Martin Aspinwall

6 7 6 6 6 7 7 8 6 6 6 7 6

Subs: Danny Morrow 7, Dean Parata 8, Glen Riley 6, Brad Crellin 6.

Tries: Bullock (37), Parata (50), Johnson (78).

Goals: Dallimore 4/4.

BATLEY: Dave Scott Shaun Ainscough Daniel Cowling Lewis Galbraith Keenan Tomlinson Pat Walker Dom Brambani Adam Gledhill Alister Leak Alex Rowe James Harrison Brad Day Dane Manning

7 6 6 7 6 8 8 6 7 6 7 6 6

Subs: Mike Ward 6, James Davey 6, Joe Chandler 6, Alex Bretherton 6.

Tries: Scott (12), Brambani (46), Leak (57).

Goals: Walker 3/3.

Referee: Marcus Griffiths Half-time: 8-6 Penalties: 9-5 Sin Bin: None Sent Off: None Weather: Very hot Man of the Match: Joe Bullock (Barrow) Attendance: 1, 211 Match Rating: 3/5.

GAME OF INCHES: Dom Speakman produced an impressive performance but he was unable to stop Dewsbury from losing their eighth consecutive game in the Championship cut-out pass sent Scott coasting through a gap on the left edge. James Glover was unable to convert.

Five minutes later, Morgan Smith was inches away from connecting with Danny Yates’s chip into the in-goal area, before the Hornets edged further in front when Whittaker hammered

over a penalty goal from 25 metres.

The Rams took the lead on the half hour when interchange Dom Speakman produced a sublime pass from dummy half to send Brown under the posts.

Glover’s goal made it 10-8.

A big shot from Knowles on Yates drew a reaction from the Hornets’

Matty Hadden and the visitors were awarded the penalty.

From the next set, centre Setareki Talatoka barged through on the last tackle to hand the lead back to Rochdale, and Whittaker’s goal made it 10-14 with half time approaching.

The Rams made a quick start to the second half and regained the lead when Speakman sold a dummy and grounded despite the attention of three defenders.

Glover added a simple goal to make it 16-14.

Speakman turned creator once again to send Josh Guzdek through a hole to increase the Rams’ lead.

Taratoka scythed through to add a second try just shy of the hour to put Rochdale back in the contest.

With the deficit down to two, the Hornets found an extra level of enthusiasum during the final quarter and looked capable of snatching back the lead. And they did just that when Hadden planted the ball down on the last.

Dewsbury laboured in search of a response but were wasteful in possession, and knocked-on more than once while also conceding a penalty for a double movement.

The Hornets kicked smartly and managed territory well in the closing stages and looked likely to retain their advantage.

But in the 75th minute, Moore sold a dummy and cut through the Rochdale defence to level matters.

The touch judges disagreed on the conversion, with only one raising his flag, but referee Scott Mikalauskas waved the effort away. Moore added a drop goal shortly after to give Dewsbury the lead, but Hornets had the decisive last laugh through Kay.

MATCH STATS DEWSBURY: Josh Guzdek 6 Rob Worrincy 6 James Glover 6 Cameron Scott 7 Dale Morton 7 Michael Knowles 7 Gareth Moore 7 Toby Everett 6 Robbie Ward 6 Jack Teanby 6 Jordan Crowther 6 Rob Spicer 6 Aaron Brown 7 Subs: Jamel Goodall 6, Dom Speakman 8, Kyle Trout 7, Jode Sheriffe 7.

Tries: Scott (12), Brown (30), Speakman (44), Guzdek (49), Moore (74).

Goals: Glover 3/5.

Drop Goals: Moore (76).

ROCHDALE: Declan Kay 7 Richard Lepori 7 Earl Hurst 7 Setareki Talatoka 8 Deon Cross 7 Tyler Whittaker 8 Danny Yates 8 Lewis Hatton 7 Morgan Smith 7 Blake Turner 7 Lee Mitchell 8 Gary Middlehurst 7 William Brickhill 7 Subs: Jonah Cunningham 7, Matty Hadden 7, Patrick Moran, Alex Gaskell 7.

Tries: Whittaker (7), Talatoka (36, 57), Hadden (64), Kay (79).

Goals: Whittaker 6/6.

Referee: S. Mikalauskas Half-time: 10-14 Penalties: 8-9 Sin Bin: None Sent Off: None Weather: Hot and sunny Man of the match: Tyler Whittaker (Rochdale) Attendance: 649 Match Rating: 4/5.

fans Batley blow it at Barrow Bulldogs complete trek Betfred Championship

BARROW RAIDERS BATLEY BULLDOGS

20 18

at Craven Park BARROW snatched the points with a converted try in the 78th minute to deny Batley at a sun-drenched Craven Park.

Local boy Ryan Johnson was the toast of the town as he wriggled over with defenders on his back to touch down.

Jamie Dallimore kept his cool to send the ball between the posts and the points were safe for Barrow.

Johnson went back to his local team Dalton earlier in the season after he failed to pin down a regular place.

It was a hard battle for both teams playing in sweltering conditions, the sun beaming down from a clear blue sky.

The heat must have got to several players as forward passes and dropped balls were the order of the day.

Batley played more enterprising rugby than the home side and can feel unlucky to have gone home pointless.

The Bulldogs were first to attack with Dane Manning putting Pat Walker in the clear but a forward pass halted play.

At the other end a forward pass was ruled in the build up to Shane Toal going in at the corner.

Batley again attacked the home line but once more a knock-on by Alistair Leak saw the opportunity go begging.

When Alex Susino was taken high, the penalty provided Dallimore the

HEARTBREAK: Alistair Leak’s second-half try wasn’t enough as a late try from Barrow stole the two league points chance to kick Barrow into a 2-0 lead.

However within three minutes the Bulldogs were ahead, swift handling from Dom Brambani, Walker, Manning and Walker again paved the way for Dave Scott to score, Walker added the goal.

Barrow almost regained the lead but once more there was a forward pass in the build up to Danny Morrow crossing.

Then came the try of the game on a hot afternoon.

Batley were penalised for a high tackle inside the Barrow 20 area.

Ormsby, who had carried the ball infield all day, took play to the 30metre mark from where Parata fed Joe Bullock.

The big prop steamed forward, breaking the tackle and with defenders in pursuit and support way back he ran for his life to score from 70 yards out.

Both teams were having it all to do in the second period as it got even hotter.

It was Batley who were to go ahead at 12-8 on 46 minutes.

Michael Ward drove hard to the posts but was impeded and from the tap Brambani darted over for Walker to convert.

The lead was short-lived as it toook only four minutes for Barrow to get back in front.

Dallimore fed Bullock who broke the line and on his shoulder was Parata to score, Dallimore tagged on the goal for 14-12.

After 57 minutes Batley were ahead. Swift hands along the line enabled Leak to score out wide, Walker kept his nerve from the touchline and it was game on.

It was end to end but defences held firm, Batley came close on 71 minutes only for Brambani to be denied as the pass from Brad Day was adjudged forward.

Barrow worked hard against a strong defence in the closing minutes and it paid off as the ball moved wide to Johnson who cut inside and crashed over for Dallimore to edge the home side ahead at 20-18.

From the re-start, Walker put in a high kick just over the 10-yard mark, they rose and got a hand but it went to a Barrow player and the points were in the bag.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: The Batley walkers at Barrow’s Craven Park on Sunday afternoon SIX Batley Bulldogs fans who walked all the way from Leeds to Barrow last week have raised over £5,000.

Nick Sowerby, Michael Binks, Michael Gothard, Steve Curnin, Hanif Akudi and Ben Thirkill, members of the Batley Bulldogs Independent Away Travel group, set off from Leeds City Centre at 7am last Wednesday.

The team completed their trek at 12pm on Sunday as they arrived at Barrow Raiders’ Craven Park.

The 105-mile journey took four days to complete, with the group camping every night and cooking their own food along the way.

The money raised will go to Breast Cancer Care, the same charity that the Bulldogs dedicate their annual Pink Weekend towards.

“At 12pm last Sunday we finally arrived at Craven Park, Barrow, having set off from Leeds City Centre at 7am the previous Wednesday,” said walker Nick Sowerby.

“105 miles in four days and what an experience - something the six of us will never forget.

“It was physically and mentally challenging and, at times, gruelling. But it was worth every second and it was in the name of an amazing cause.

“The support we have received from the rugby league community along the way has been simply overwhelming and we will always be grateful - without whom, completing the walk simply wouldn’t have been feasible.”

Saturday 27th May

BLACKPOOL SUMMER BASH Adults £15, U16s £10

BATLEY BULLDOGS Don’t miss your local team away Call Us!

Pick-up times Bulldogs ground 9am Branch Rd, Batley 9.10am Birstall 9.20am

01924 477230 www.stationcoaches.co.uk

Dewsbury and Batley looking to bounce back

Players have lost focus – Diskin

By Ben McKenna BATLEY BULLDOGS boss Matt Diskin feels that his players have “lost focus” after suffering back-toback defeats.

Batley travel to Rochdale tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) to take on Rochdale Hornets, who have only won two of their 11 games this campaign.

The Bulldogs have lost their last two games in the Betfred Championship, losing away at Featherstone Rovers and Barrow Raiders in recent weeks.

And the former Bradford coach is wanting his players to be smarter when they take on second-bottom Rochdale.

“We are aware that most fixtures at Rochdale are tough and grubby affairs,” said Diskin.

“We have got to make sure we are ultra-disciplined in how we go about everything that we do.

“Rochdale play the game tough and sometimes that overspills but from their own admission they have probably struggled a bit for consistency this year.

“They have had some big losses but have had a couple of good wins as well, like the Dewsbury game last week.

“But we can’t get caught up in their inconsistencies or how they play the game as we have got to concentrate on how we want to play the game – because I think we have lost focus of that in the last two weeks.

“One thing the players do really well is work hard – they work really hard for each other.

“But the same problem is that they work hard when they don’t need to, if they are a little bit smarter with ball retention and game management then we won’t make the game so hard for ourselves.”

Diskin admitted that he was frustrated and embarrassed on Sunday afternoon when Batley lost 20-18 at Barrow.

The Bulldogs were in front until two minutes from time when a late try stole the points for the Cumbrian side.

“My initial thoughts after the

Time for us to man up, says boss Kelly

INJURY BLOW: Dane Manning has been ruled out for six weeks with a broken knuckle

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Neil Kelly wants to see improvement in “every department” when Dewsbury take on Barrow Raiders this weekend

game, and having reviewed the game, is that we got what we deserved. I was frustrated and a little bit embarrassed,” added Diskin.

“If you play the game as dumb, make as many unforced errors and play with the game management that we did then you are going to lose.

“We gave Barrow numerous opportunities to get over our tryline in the last 15 minutes of the game.

“You have got to praise the boys’ effort in defending the try line for so long.

“But if you are as dumb as we were and you give teams so many chances to attack your try line you are eventually going to concede.

“The nature of it being in the last minute is heartbreaking but not sur-

prising with the number of chances we gave them.

“The players are a little bit mentally battered and bruised, as you would be after such a loss.

“We have pulled the teeth out in the review and that has been an uncomfortable process for some people.

“We know we have got quality and we know have got the ability to play some attractive rugby, we just need to find the consistency in doing that.”

Elsewhere, Dane Manning has joined James Brown on the Bulldogs’ injury list after he was injured in the contest against Barrow.

The former Halifax forward broke his knuckle and is expected to be out for around six weeks.

Young rugby star becomes world champ – p21

DEWSBURY RAMS chief Neil Kelly says it’s time for some of his players to ‘man up’ as they prepare for their trip to Barrow Raiders on Sunday.

The Rams travel to Cumbria this weekend, hoping to bring an end to their eight-game losing run in the Betfred Championship.

And while Kelly is anticipating a tough test against Barrow Raiders on Sunday afternoon he insists that all the focus must be on the team’s performance.

“It is tough in Barrow, they are having a good season, especially at home, and they have made their home a really difficult place to go and get a result,” said Kelly.

“We can’t expect anything other than a really tough game but I don’t think it is about Barrow, it is about us.

“We need to improve in just about every department, it is about time we manned up and do what we are supposed to do.

“When it is about improving in every department, as a coach you have got to look at it and ask if we are going into games with the correct attitude.

“And that is what I am looking for, for us to enter this game in the correct frame of mind to compete and hopefully to win.”

Dewsbury were one minute from claiming their first win since the end of February against Rochdale Hornets last Sunday.

WILKINSON BROS

SCRAP METAL MERCHANTS

✓ Copper ✓ Brass ✓ Lead

All Types Of Metal ✓ Aluminium and all types of cable IMMEDIATE PAYMENT ✓ Skip Hire - All Size Skips Available

(01924) 469409 14 Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3PH

Mini

However, a last-minute try from Declan Kay condemned the Rams to yet another defeat.

Kelly felt that his side had enough quality to win the game but a poor attitude cost Dewsbury a precious two points.

“There was a lot of things lacking from a lot of players against Rochdale,” added Kelly.

“All credit to Rochdale, they came, they were enthusiastic and they were direct.

“But I know that the side we put out was good enough to beat Rochdale, if they had the correct attitude.

“And if they had shown the mental toughness, and that is taking everything into account with the referee, some poor errors and the red-hot weather.

“We should’ve had the correct attitude and correct mental toughness that you need to win any game of rugby league.”

Kelly has confirmed that Rob Worrincy will miss Sunday’s game due to work commitments.

Dom Speakman will also be unavailable for the trip to Craven Park.

Midi

Large

skips available

LOW COST Mini Skip Household and industrial waste removed Licensed Transfer Station

•

•