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IT’S BRITAIN FIRST...

DEWSBURY SECOND “If they cared about our community and the town centre, they wouldn’t be doing this ...”

– DEMO PLANS COME UNDER FIRE AFTER FAR-RIGHT GROUP CALLS POLICE ‘FASCIST’ AND COUNCIL ‘PETTY QUISLINGS’ A RALLY by far-right group Britain First is set to go ahead in Dewsbury on Saturday January 30 – and it plans to flout changes police want to make to their parade route.

Britain First said in a statement it would only obey changes if officers used their powers under Section 12 of the Public Order Act. It added that Kirklees Council had refused a request from the group to “occupy” the Town Hall steps.

Talks between police and Britain First about the new route, said to involve the “back streets of the town centre”, are continuing.

Details released by the group suggest it wants to assemble at the railway station at 1pm that day.

A statement on Britain First’s website dubbed West Yorkshire Police “fascist” for ordering changes to the proposed route.

And Kirklees Council was called “petty quislings” for banning demonstrators from the Town Hall steps.

West Yorkshire Police and Kirklees Council made this joint statement: “Britain First have notified West Yorkshire Police that they intend to hold a demonstration in Dewsbury on Saturday, January 30.

“West Yorkshire Police are working with Kirklees Council to balance the rights of everyone, including the community, businesses, traders and Britain First.

“Negotiations are ongoing

regarding the route of the march, due to the potential disruption this may cause.”

Coun Masood Ahmed (Lab, Dewsbury South) said he is concerned about the possible route.

He added: “What back streets are they talking about?

Bond Street and Oates Street could be considered back streets of the town centre.

“I’m concerned that police are not going to be able to control people in such narrow

streets.”

Coun Mumtaz Hussain (Lab, Dewsbury West) said any route changes could be to protect traders.

The town centre has had a recent upswing, with new shops and businesses taking over formerly empty units.

Coun Hussain said: “Saturdays are our main trading day and I imagine the police will be doing all they can to protect traders.”

He urged people to shop as

normal but added: “If Britain First cared about our community and the town centre they wouldn’t be doing this.

“On the day, all Dewsbury councillors will be there on the ground to support traders in any way we can.”

He added: “I’m not happy about the demo – and it doesn’t matter what group or community wants to hold a protest.

“If they’re coming to incite hatred against another com-

munity then I think that’s wrong.”

But he believes there is unlikely to be a reaction from the Asian community and said: “I think those days are gone.

“Certainly in my ward there’s a feeling that these people don’t care about Dewsbury and that they should be ignored.”

Also on January 30 there is a protest in Dover, Kent, believed to involve the National Front.

A counter-demonstration by anti-racism campaigners is planned for there but it is not known if such a protest is in the pipeline for Dewsbury.

Britain First deputy leader Jayda Fransen confirmed the group is coming to town.

She added: “We consider the decision of Kirklees Council to ban us from standing on the steps of the Town Hall to be nothing more than a petty display of political and religious bias.

“We have no doubt that they would grant a Muslim protest group permission to stand on their steps.

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HIRST FRANK On 8 January, aged 73, of Hightown. Husband of Brenda.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 January at 10am.

Deaths AKROYD PHILIP On 5 January, of Mirfield, aged 80. Husband of Patsy. Service at St Mary’s Parish Church, Mirfield, Wednesday 27 January at 11.30am.

BATCHELOR ALISTAIR ANTHONY On 8 January, of Heckmondwike & Batley, aged 32. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley on Monday 25 January at 11am, followed by committal at

Dewsbury Crematorium 12.30pm.

BOOTH EDWIN (EDDIE) NEVILLE On 5 January, aged 83.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 January at 1.15pm.

BUTLER ANDREW STEVEN On 4 January, aged 36.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 22 January at 1.15pm.

CARTWRIGHT ANN On 9 January, aged 67, wife of the late Jack. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 27 January at 1.15pm.

CLARKE JUNE DENISE On 11 January, aged 68. Wife of David. Service at St James Parish Church, Heckmondwike, Friday 29 January at 11.45am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30pm.

ELLIS JEAN (NEE HARRISON) On 3 January. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 22 January at 12.30pm.

GOODWIN NEE PARKINSON LESLEY KAREN On 5 January, of Mirfield, aged 54. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 January at 2pm.

HOLT BERNARD On 13 January, aged 79.

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GRAY-COWAN JAMES BRIAN On 5 January, of Staincliffe, aged 65. Husband of Ruby.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 22 January at 2.45pm.

HYDE MARGARET LESLEY On 6 January, aged 69, of Mirfield. Wife of Philip. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 21 January at 1.15pm.

HEPWORTH BRYAN On 7 January, aged 78.

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INESON PATRICIA ‘PAT’ On 8 January, aged 78, of Heckmondwike. Wife of the late Harry. Service at

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O’NEILL PETER On 29th December 2015, suddenly whilst visiting his family in Vietnam, aged 68 years and of Batley, Peter, beloved husband of Gillian, dearly loved and respected father of Dawn, Sean and Marielle, much loved

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RAYNER ROY On 4 January, aged 70, of Dewsbury. Husband of Sue. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 January at 10.30am.

RICHARDS LESLIE On 28 December, aged 93.

Husband of the late Vera.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 21 January at 2pm.

RICHARDSON MARJORIE (FORMERLY MEDLEY) On 8 January, aged 78, of Ravensthorpe. Wife of the late Donald. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 January at 9.30am.

SLATER FORMERLY BROWN NEE LANCASTER PHYLLIS On 6 January, of Liversedge, aged 71 years. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 19 January at 2.45pm.

SPURR MARGARET (NEE BATTYE) On 4 January, aged 72, of Ossett. Wife of Walter.

Requiem Mass at St Ignatius RC Church, Ossett, Friday 22 January at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Christ Church churchyard.

WALKER JOHN PETER ‘JACK’ On 9 January, of Birstall, aged 72 years. Husband of Dorothy.

Service at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, Thursday 28 January at 11.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30am.

WOOD KATHLEEN On 6 January, aged 93, of Gomersal. Wife of the late Jack Cartwright, Cyril Berry and Norman Wood. Service at St Mary’s Church, Gomersal, Friday 22 January at 2.45pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

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News in Brief Pensioner dies after collision with lorry

Mike Clark

Junior doctor on Dewsbury hospital picket line talks to The Press

‘There’s a lot of anger and sadness... nobody wanted to go out on strike’

By David Miller A JUNIOR doctor detailed the complexities of her job after taking part in strike action on Tuesday.

Dr Emma Molloy was among around 30 medics who picketed outside Dewsbury District Hospital as part of a national contract dispute.

Dr Molloy, 35, of Mirfield, graduated from the University of Liverpool medical school about 10

years ago. She works shifts of up to 13 hours at Dewsbury across different departments using different skills.

In A&E, Dr Molloy has to coordinate care between nurses and other organisations, such as social services or transport.

Dr Molloy said: “It’s not as simple as me giving you a prescription and off you go.

“There are a lot of elderly or vulnerable people who either haven’t got a way to get home or may need other help.

“You don’t know what cases will come in. It’s a big responsibility and it can be emotionally draining.”

Dr Molloy specialised in blood disorders but then took a career break to have two children.

On her return, she started a general post which can see her move from medical wards to A&E and maternity in the same shift.

Junior doctor starting salaries are about £23,000 a year but can top £30,000 with overtime.

A new contract would replace

Reporter bosses axe 100 THE COMPANY which publishes the Dewsbury Reporter and Batley News group of newspapers has revealed it is axing another 100 journalists at its titles in the north of England and Scotland – on top of sacking more than 50 per cent of its editorial staff since 2009.

Johnston Press bought out the company which published The Reporter in 2002 for £560m. Less than 10 years ago, its shares were trading at over £70 – this week they were worth just 42 pence.

JP chief executive Ashley Highfield has repeatedly insisted that the company’s future lies in digital publishing and using content submitted by readers, or poached from the internet.

As well as reducing its journalists and photographers from a level of 2,200 in 2009 to around 1,000 after this latest cull, the company has outsourced almost all of its advertising design work overseas.

Its programme of shutting down premises led to the clo-

sure of the iconic Reporter building, along with the Batley News and Spenborough Guardian offices.

Last year, the company stopped producing individual newspapers in North Kirklees, settling instead for changing the front page and a few inside pages for its three main titles.

It also stopped issuing audited circulation figures after a series of annual drops of up to 15 per cent, which were among the worst in the country.

IT’S BRITAIN FIRST...

DEWSBURY SECOND Continued from Page 1 “West Yorkshire police, in conjunction with the council, have completely rearranged our proposed route for our procession.

“We have no intention of changing our route and, in the absence of a Section 12, we are under no legal obligation to do so.”

She claimed Dewsbury has become a “hotbed for Islamic extremism” and said: “It is yet another example of the transformation of a British town into a Muslim ghetto with ‘no-go areas’ for the

indigenous British, non-Muslim community. Dewsbury is, and always will be a British town in a Christian country.

“This is a public event which, like all of our previous public protests, will be disciplined and organised.

“Locals are encouraged to join us to celebrate British culture and stand against Islamic extremism.

“Men, women and children will be joining us at 1pm on January 30, when we will march through the town in a peaceful display of British patriotism.”

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pay rises based on time served with a system linked to progression through training stages.

The British Medical Association (BMA) claim this will hit those like Dr Molloy who take time out for a family.

She hopes the Government can find a solution and said: “Listening would be a starting point. There’s a lot of anger and sadness out there because nobody wanted to go on strike.”

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DEWSBURY: A pensioner died after he was in collision with a lorry on Leeds Road last Friday. The pedestrian, in his 70s, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene near the junction with Quarry Lane.

The accident happened at around 2.35pm and involved a gold DAF lorry. The road was shut until about 6.30pm, causing tailbacks. The carriageway was taped off at the Bulls Head traffic lights up to to the Babes in the Wood pub while emergency services attended.

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident or to the manner of how the lorry was being driven. Anyone with information can call the West Yorkshire Police Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101.

Warsi’s new role DEWSBURY: Former Tory cabinet minister Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has been appointed pro-vice chancellor of the University of Bolton.

She said: “The university’s commitment to widening access to higher education associates with my experience of growing up in a strong working class house and progressing to serving as a cabinet minister. Education is the opportunity that makes anything possible.”

Last year the former Birkdale High School pupil was awarded a Doctorate of Social Sciences by the university for her contribution to politics.

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News In Brief Hunt for teenager missing three weeks

HOSPITAL STRIKE ROUND-UP

RAVENSTHORPE: A hunt is under way for a teenager who has been missing for nearly three weeks.

Rehan Ahmed, 19, was last seen around 11am on December 29 and has had no contact with his family since then. He is Asian, about 5ft 5ins tall, of medium build, with short black hair and a full, neat beard.

Rehan was last seen wearing a maroon wool jumper, a dark-blue body warmer, dark-blue jeans and carrying a brown Gucci bag.

Police, who believe he could have links to the West Midlands, are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts can call police on 101 quoting log number 656 of January 5.

Charity’s lottery win DEWSBURY: Plans to refurbish a charity’s home have been boosted by the lottery.

Howlands on School Street has won a grant of £50,921 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Reaching Communities scheme.

It will pay for surveys, fees and plans for a top-to-bottom renovation of the historic building.

Work will allow Howlands, run by the Dewsbury and District League of Friendship, to further expand its work.

Chairman Tom Ellis said: “We’re delighted to receive such a generous amount of money.

“Not only will it help Howlands, but also in the long run it will produce a first class community hub for Dewsbury and the surrounding areas.”

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Sheridan Smith plays Shannon’s neighbour Julie Bushby, inset

Shannon TV drama ‘will only open old wounds’ A TV docu-drama about the disappearance of Shannon Matthews will open up old wounds, a councillor said.

Coun Masood Ahmed (Lab, Dewsbury South) criticised the BBC show, which will star Sheridan Smith.

She will play Julie Bushby, who organised searches in February 2008, when the then nine-year-old Shannon vanished.

Her abduction is not thought to be in the show and disgraced mum Karen Matthews is not a central character.

The programme, to be filmed in the spring, plans to focus on the spirit and determination of those who searched for Shannon.

Coun Ahmed said: “That element of the community coming together would be a good thing to portray because there is that flip side.

“But really I thought we’d moved on from that chapter.

I’m concerned that the BBC in putting together this programme will only open old wounds.

“And with it being a docudrama you’ll be left asking, ‘did this really happen – have they got the true story’?”

Shannon, who was drugged, was found after 24 days under a bed at a home in Batley Carr.

She was abducted by her own mother in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward from a national newspaper for her safe return.

Karen Matthews and accomplice Michael Donovan were jailed for eight years for kidnap, false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice.

Script writer Neil McKay insisted: “This drama tells a story of people pulling together for the sake of a child.”

48-hour walk-out looms in doctors’ stand-off HEALTH CHIEFS PLEDGE A SAFE SERVICE FOR PATIENTS

By Steve Martyn HEALTH chiefs admitted some hospital appointments were cancelled due to Tuesday’s strike by junior doctors.

Mid Yorkshire Hospital’s NHS Trust, which runs Dewsbury District Hospital, was among those affected by the protest.

It is believed up to 4,000 operations were axed across the NHS – about 13 per cent of the total.

Trust medical director Dr Karen Stone said: “There was some reduction in elective care – outpa-

tient appointments and non-urgent surgery for example. We wrote to all patients who were affected by the strike to let them know what to do.” Anyone who did not receive a letter should have attended their appointment as normal.

In the Midlands, a hospital recalled doctors just 15 minutes after the 24-hour strike began at around 8am due to a major incident.

A second period of industrial action, this time for 48 hours, is planned for Tuesday January 26.

Dr Stone added: “We have robust contingency and resilience

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Sherriff quits shadow job to focus on home MP PAULA Sherriff quit as a shadow ministerial aide on Monday to focus on constituency and health matters.

Miss Sherriff (Lab, Dewsbury and Mirfield) was parliamentary private secretary to Jon Trickett, the shadow secretary of state for communities and local government.

She cited constituency work, including the fate of Dewsbury District Hospital, and her work on the health select committee as reasons for her decision.

Last week hospital boss Stephen Eames was appointed to an interim role at a health trust in North Cumbria.

He continues at Mid

Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust for two days a week for an initial 10-week spell.

The trust also plans to bring forward to September this year plans to reduce A&E at Dewsbury to a minor injuries unit.

Miss Sherriff said: “I

continue to be concerned over the trust’s decision to bring forward the downgrade of Dewsbury hospital. I was interested to hear the North Kirklees CCG were not wholly in favour of this move and that serious questions were asked by the Kirklees and

Wakefield Scrutiny Panel last Friday. I will be having meetings with the CCG and the Health Minister, Ben Gummer, to discuss my concerns.

“I will ask for assurances that this downgrade will not take place until it has been proven that the

‘Business as usual’ plea for Dewsbury PAULA SHERRIFF hopes Dewsbury will be open for business as usual when farright protesters Britain First come to town on January 30.

She said: “Britain First appears to be intent on stirring up trouble in Dewsbury.

“We fight hard to achieve community cohesion here and visits such as this are unwelcome.

“I would encourage people to go

about their normal everyday lives and the message is that Dewsbury is open for business.

“The last thing we want is for local businesses to suffer as a result of this demonstration.

“The police and council are keeping me fully informed and I am confident they are doing everything possible to ensure the day goes without incident.”

Care Closer to Home contract is fully implemented and is delivering on its promise to reduce hospital admissions.

“There should also be a fully worked out plan on the impact of severely reducing capacity in the A&E department.”

On Mr Eames, she questioned new management arrangements and sought assurances his new employer will cover his pay for time in Cumbria.

She added: “Given Mid Yorkshire is facing such huge challenges at the moment, I need to be confident that these arrangements are robust and do not jeopardise patient safety.”

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Friday January 15, 2016

News in Brief Mike Clark

‘Cameron says he supports the NHS. I think it’s time he stood up for it...’

By David Miller

On the picket line ... strikers outside Dewsbury Hospital plans in place. Our focus is to ensure we can provide a safe service for patients and that anyone who needs help in an emergency can get it.”

The strike was called by the British Medical Association and Dr Johann Malawana, chairman of the BMA’s junior doctors committee, said there were more than 150 pickets nationally.

He believes working longer hours without breaks will leave patients at greater risk of harm.

Dr Malawana said: “We want a contract that is safe for patients, fair for junior doctors and good for the NHS. “This is not the view of a few, as the government would have the public believe. The unprecedented scale of Tuesday’s action by junior doctors clearly demonstrates this.

“It is well past the time for (Health Secretary) Jeremy Hunt to take account of their fears and frustration and listen to what they are saying.”

A MEDIC wants Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene in a strike which saw protests outside Dewsbury District Hospital.

Junior doctor Lucie Cocker, 27, said colleagues have no confidence in Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who is locked in a row over pay and conditions that on Tuesday saw the first walk-out by medics since 1975.

Dr Cocker, a second year resident at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Junior doctors have lost faith in Mr Hunt.

“He’s twisted things and left us with the impression he’s not looking after our interests or those of patients.

“The Prime Minister continually says how much he supports the NHS. I think it’s time he stood up for what he believes in.”

Dr Cocker currently works in A&E at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield as part of a two-year rotation.

Until last month, she was on a medical ward at Dewsbury and from April will move to paediatrics at both hospitals.

Dr Cocker graduated from a six-year medical degree at the University of Leeds in 2014.

She works shifts of between eight and 12 hours a day or longer on a rota with 20 different shift patterns.

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more for better basic pay but with allowances cut for ‘unsociable hours’.

Dr Cocker said junior doctors fear tiredness could lead to mistakes, putting lives at risk.

She said: “In A&E, anything and everything comes in and you have to be ready for what comes through the door.

“Patients may have already queued for three hours and that leaves very little time to treat them – so you need to be sharp and in the right mind.”

The contract allows health trusts to appoint ‘guardians’ who will monitor working hours.

But because this person would be employed by health trusts, junior doctors fear the system could be open to abuse.

Dr Cocker, who attended a protest rally in Leeds, said: “We were incredibly reluctant to take this action.

“But we feel so strongly about these issues that when talks broke down, we felt this was the only option open to us.”

Breadline woman stole store food RAVENSTHORPE: A woman struggling on the breadline stole food worth £186 from a supermarket.

Nicoleta Nasaudeanu, 20, of Garden Terrace, filled up a trolley at Asda in Dewsbury on November 23 and left without paying.

She admitted to the theft at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court, where she apologised for the incident.

Speaking through an interpreter, she said: “I feel sorry for everything that happened. I am promising you I will not be in trouble again.”

District judge Michael Fanning fined her £95 plus £105 costs payable at £10 a week.

Assault charges DEWSBURY: Two defendants denied racially assaulting and assaulting a man in March last year.

Haroon Adam, 43, of Wharf Street, Savile Town, is accused of racially- or religiously-aggraved assault causing actual bodily harm.

Co-accused Idris Adam, 48, also of Wharf Street, faces an assault charge.

Both men pleaded not guilty.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the pair allegedly attacked victim Robert Bird.

They were granted unconditional bail until a trial due to last for two days from Friday, March 4.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

No-one benefits from this work...

UST as my son was sitting a university exam on Monday, musing over the Russian revolution and/or the wisdom of Aristotle (he’s reading history and philosophy), his dad was swinging a 5ft crowbar, trying to break up some concrete footings.

The boy was happy with how it went. Terrific, because I’d hate the world to miss out on its next great thinker. I, meanwhile, was sweating like a German nun on a New Year’s Eve night out in Cologne.

Well, I say ‘boy’. You could get fit just running laps round him. Our next falling out will have to be settled by seeing who can down a pint the fastest – and I’ll probably lose that as well, given what student life is.

If I tried to put him over my knee, I’d need a Taser and a fork lift. And two new knees.

As I swung and grunted and sweated away, I also wondered why I was doing it, when a bloke built like Hercules had spent the last four weeks hiber-

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nating just a few feet away, rising from his pit only to complain that there was nothing in the fridge or on the telly (and ‘Amen’ to that last point, say I).

After three hours of graft my back was stiffer than Paddy’s granddad and my left hand couldn’t grip a soup spoon. My fingers were shaking like a sh …. sh …. shivering dog. I was

also thinking that I must be bloody daft. Why wasn’t I paying someone to do this?

The reason had nothing to do with Yorkshire thrift, however.

When you spend most of your week in front of a computer, it’s cathartic to swing a lump hammer, saw logs, or even throw weights about in the gym. It helps clear the mind and while braying away at those footings, I mused where the task rated in my all-time list of back-breaking, never-again jobs.

Being a brickies’ labourer was tough, especially without a hod. ‘Landscape gardening’ (shovelling muck) in Crete for a fiver a day was hard enough, without not getting paid.

Excavating abandoned oil pipelines in 100-degree desert heat was tough work, made all the tougher when I found out the gang of four Mexican blokes I was running all made more money than I did.

The site boss explained that some ‘wetbacks’ (Yank slang for an immigrant) cost more

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than others, and in this case English labour was cheaper than Mexican. The keys to the site truck went down a well and I exacted personal revenge some weeks later – which unfortunately isn’t fit for telling in a family newspaper.

Meanwhile I can’t drive past Mr Sparkles or the proliferation of other car hand-washes around Dewsbury and Batley, all staffed by lowly-paid migrants, without recalling my first job in the USA, doing exactly the same. The $1.99 car wash on Highway 111 in Indio, had a black manager, two of his black friends, three or four Mexicans, then the Limey new boy. I was right at the bottom of the staff totem pole.

The Mexicans didn’t speak much (they couldn’t) and spent most of their time watching out for dark green cars – immigration – at which they would disappear in a fashion that would impress Paul Daniels.

Meanwhile Sam the manager and his lieutenants (pronounced loo-tenants, this being the USA!) called me Lawkwooooood. Those three halfwits gave me a ration of grief, with knobs on.

What, I can’t call black men halfwits? It’s racist?

Hold those horses cowboy – I was the ‘victim’ in that racial discrimination, such as there was any. But do you know what? They weren’t and I’m not being.

People can be jerks, ignorant jerks even. People can be ‘soooperior’ jerks like Sam with his manager’s badge. But really?

He was just a big fat lard-ass loud-mouthing over a bunch of people who had to put up with his crap for $3.50 an hour.

It’s called life. At least it used to be. Now it seems to be a shortcut to victimhood and a compensation claim.

HE common denominator in that tale is that I was the migrant labour, the bloke needing the money.

Benefits? I should cocoa. Work or go hungry. Which brings us neatly to Prime Minister David Cameron, a man I might hold in some vague regard if he’d ever been clarted up to his elbows in muck, or had swallowed his pride for the price of a meal.

This week Cameron promised to rip down and replace Britain’s 100 worst sink estates – which ought to be the best news Dewsbury and Batley has had in years, given that several of ours feature in the nation’s worst in terms of social deprivation. They won’t, I promise.

He also made very worthy social observations about the lot of Britain’s poor, mostly white, disenfranchised young people. No-one’s stopping you doing something about it, Dave, but sadly, few people took the PM seriously – and they won’t for as long as everything sounds like a distraction from his failing EU negotiations. We need that referendum sooner rather than later.

Cameron said that if he fails to keep the UK in Europe, he won’t give up No.10 over it. No problem there, why should he?

What does bother me is the fluff surrounding exactly what Cameron is asking the EU for in his ‘negotiations’. He keeps harping on about in-work benefits for EU migrants, which he thinks gets British people’s knickers in a twist.

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Not mine, Dave.

EU migrants mostly come to work because, as people have since time immemorial, they want to get on. Sure, there are wasters and hangers-on whether from the EU or farther afield – if the system is stupid enough to let them – but even they aren’t the real problem.

I suspect the problem to most British people is that we haven’t a say over who arrives, whether honest workers or extremists and gangsters – and that’s because we’re in the EU. And when those people do create mayhem, we can’t get rid – because our law is trumped by Europe, at every turn.

England more than the rest of the UK is a nation formed by migrants, from Angles and Saxons and Normans, to Irish, Polish and Pakistanis.

The USA is a great nation formed on the same migrant principle and Australia similarly. The big difference is that they still enforce one law and one system, for all. Like it or leave – if you are actually allowed in at all.

My issue with David Cameron and his successors is exactly that – who makes our laws, who rules our nation?

Because at the moment, it’s a masonic group of frivolous European politocrats who mostly despise us.

Right now the UK – England actually – is being eaten alive by our own haters within, and the EU without. I think concerned Britons want their country back, rather than an argument over a few bobsworth of in-work benefits.

We don’t mind grafters who obey our laws and respect our values, Dave. We never have.

Ground control to Major Vine PPARENTLY pop star Whipper-Upper in Chief, Vine was Madonna collapsed on stage, asking the nation’s ‘pick-me, pickdistraught, after singing a tribme’ numpties if we’d all gone over ute to David Bowie, who died this the top with it. For crying out loud week from cancer aged 69. Aw, man – you’d roused the idiots into bless her. Let’s just hope it was a frenzy, and now you want to set something serious. them at each other’s throats?

Most people of my generation Says everything about the BBC. have a Bowie memory. My first Doomed, Cap’n Mainwaring, we’re album was Ziggy Stardust, bought all doomed… from the old Asda in Thornhill Lees in 1972. I also thought – still think – HAVE laughingly described that his Serious Moonlight concert myself in the past as being at the Los Angeles Forum in 1983 “Dewsbury’s Rupert Murdoch – Madge ... feeling her age? without the good looks or the was the worst I’ve seen. U2’s Zooropa at Roundhay Park in 1993 brass”. (I was being sarcastic pushed it close. Still, the man was a great talent, about Rupert having good looks by the way). who deserves his iconic status.

I should have written “without the good looks, The world in shock, however? the brass, or ex-supermodel Jerry Hall”.

Heavy smokers who make it to 69 aren’t doing The mother of Mick Jagger’s four children is bad, truth told. The shock was as much that we said to be worth £15m, so this isn’t a Debbie didn’t know Bowie was terminally ill. That says McGee moment, when Mrs Merton famously much for his privacy and dignity, to which I doff asked her, “So Debbie McGee, what attracted my ginger Aladdin Sane wig. you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?”

The BBC however went into predictable Jerry looks pretty good on her 59 years. At 84, Princess Diana-like emotional meltdown. With Rupert looks like he takes his face off every night every hour, this radio show or that tried to trump and throws it on the fire to keep warm. He probthe last in wringing every facile anecdote it could ably has to stand on a buffet for her to wipe the from the nation’s phone-in groupies. As ever, the dribble off his chin when he’s had his nighttime increasingly Jeremy Kyle-like Jeremy Vine on Horlicks. Engaged? At the age of 84? Yeuk! Their Radio Two was the most cringeworthy. children (and grandchildren) must be shuddering Monday’s national outpouring, okay, I could at the very thought. handle. Just. But by Tuesday, having been Grief Jealousy … it’s a terrible thing.

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MP Branches out in Batley JO COX has become the first MP for Batley and Spen to have her constituency office located in Batley.

After months of behind-thescenes work, the office on Branch Road in the town centre is now open and home to Mrs Cox’s constituency staff.

Her office, which opened on the day of the General Election result, was previously based in a temporary office in the Titan Business Centre in Cleckheaton.

Mrs Cox said: “Since Batley and Spen was created in 1983, its MPs - Mike Wood and Elizabeth Peacock - have had their offices in Cleckheaton. I decided very early on that if I won the election I wanted my office to be in Batley.

“It has taken a lot of work and there’s still a lot to do but I’m delighted that my team is now settled in and continuing the excellent work they’ve been doing to support me and local people since the day the election result was announced.

“I must thank Stefan Simmonds and Kath Roberts, the owners of Titan Business Centre, for allowing us to use

Jo Cox with Kath Roberts and Stefan Simmonds at the Titan Business Centre in Cleckheaton their wonderful offices in Cleckheaton.” Mr Simmonds, who also runs the Titan Business Centres at Park House in Birstall and at the Euroway Trading Estate, said: “It was a pleasure to help out our MP and make sure she had somewhere to operate from while her Batley office was being sorted out.

“It has been very interesting to see just how busy they

have been and just how much work an MP does.”

Anyone who wants to contact Mrs Cox can use the same telephone number and email address – 01924 910499 and jo.cox.mp@parliament.uk.

Advice surgeries will continue to be held at different venues all over the constituency. For more information about these visit www.jocox.org.uk.

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BIRSTALL: Five groups shared a £2,000 windfall from a Kirklees Council grants scheme.

Called It's Up To You, residents voted last month for the ideas they would like to see backed. The winners were Birstall in Bloom, the library's Knit and Natter club, St Peter's Church, the Chamber of Trade and Age UK. Grants of up to £500 were available for projects in Birstall timetabled over the next six months.

GOMERSAL: A youth club is celebrating the New Year by opening during the school holidays.

Pilots, for youngsters aged four to 14, previously only ran during term time at the Grove United Reformed Church on Oxford Road.

But it is back after the Christmas break on Sundays from 6pm to 7.30pm all through the year. New starters are welcome. For details see their Facebook page.

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A worrying day for pregnant women Dear Sir, Friday December 11 was, for women who were simply wanting to give birth in their local hospital in Dewsbury, a frustrating and worrying day.

Mothers at Dewsbury Hospital’s Maternity Unit were finding more and more expectant women arriving from Pinderfields until, according to my sources, “someone senior” stepped in and said enough was enough and no more referrals from Pinderfields were to be accepted.

I decided to make enquiries and here is the official response from Jules Preston, the chairman of the Trust.

It is such an important issue that I report his response here in full. He says: “It was an exceptionally busy day that resulted in a cross-site (whole Trust) closure – an event that is extremely rare and has only occurred once in the last 12 months. However it would be wrong to suggest that the reason was purely as a result of

Medical insanity?

From: John Sheen, Dewsbury Dear Sir, The division between north and south gets wider. Jeremy Hunt our health secretary has probably never even heard of Dewsbury, yet his sign-off of the Mid Yorkshire Trust’s plan to downgrade Dewsbury Hospital will have a devastating effect on our local

Letter of the Week: Jennifer Devlin, Dewsbury Pinderfields being full.”

He continues: “I think that there were several issues at play: “1. Obviously we have a robust escalation policy to ensure that women are cared for safely and this may involve women being diverted to the unit best placed to give quality care at times of complex acuity and heavy workload.

“2. No women were recorded as being transferred beyond Mid Yorks despite there being a regional bed shortage at that time.

“3. The postnatal ward at DDH was full, however the delivery suite was able to accept women in labour.

“4. At Pinderfields the postna-

community.

The Trust are hell-bent on bringing these A&E changes forward even though the planned care in the community is still very much in its infancy.

Waiting times at the flagship Pinderfields Hospital have been registering between seven and nine hours.

The target figure for patients being seen within four hours of 95 per cent has been continually breached, with figures as low as 82.7 per cent and we haven’t even seen snow on the ground yet.

Anyone with half a brain can

tal ward had beds but the delivery suite was full. This led to DDH triaging the labour calls and PGH admitting antenatal and postnatal triage patients only.

“5. There was a full complement of staff at Pinderfields but such were the pressures that community staff were brought in to assist during the evening.”

He concludes: “So the fact is that there were pressures at both DDH and at PGH but because we have the ability to flex across the three sites we were able to retain patients within our services, not something that can be said for all hospitals that day.

“This is such a rare occurrence but we are currently look-

see that by reducing the Dewsbury asset to a cottage hospital, even though it serves a growing population with an elderly bias, things can only get worse.

Our MPs for Dewsbury and Batley, Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox, are working tirelessly behind the scenes and in Parliament to persuade the powers that be to, at least, review this dangerous decision.

We’ve already lost our children’s ward and 30 out of the 36 maternity beds have gone, even though figures released some time ago highlighted out of the

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Imran Rashid, 45 Ravens Avenue, Scout Hill, single-storey side and rear extensions.

Mrs Kirsty Sheard, 33 Church Lane, Mirfield, work to TPO(s) 75/90.

ing at the events of that day to see if there are any lessons to be learnt.

“Our plans to improve maternity services includes Pinderfields obstetrics unit being configured to accommodate the high-risk women from Dewsbury who wish to birth in the unit.

“High-risk women will be booked to birth at the expanded obstetrics unit at Pinderfields – the women will be cared for within the unit irrespective of their geographical home.

“Women with low-risk pregnancies will be supported to birth in one of the midwifery-led units unless they also choose the obstetrics unit, which is their personal preference and

2,000 births each year 56 per cent, over half, were classified as high-risk.

The repercussions for this insanity are yet to be seen but, for the parents awaiting the arrival of a loved one, this game of Russian roulette should not be tolerated in the 21st century.

These adverse decisions against this once-great town, I must add, were well and truly assisted by our previous Member of Parliament Simon Reevell who could not see through the Mid Yorkshire Trust’s cost-saving, rather than life-saving, schemes.

Leaving a sinking ship From: Ray Marshall, Mirfield Dear Sir, So our hospital boss has a new job in Cumbria, part-time, plus his job at Mid Yorkshire.

I would have thought both were more than full-time jobs!

Maybe he’s getting ready to leave a sinking ship?

Reaching a tipping point From: Dr HT Gowda, General Practitioner, Albion Mount Medical Practice Dear Sir, Three days of industrial action started on Tuesday after talks broke down over the new contract.

The junior doctors have promised and categorically stated that patients’ safety and emergency services will not be compromised, and that they are fully protected by senior

they will, of course, be accommodated.”

Readers may remember that under very controversial ‘Meeting the Challenge’ consultation proposals, the number of births to be catered for at Dewsbury will fall from 2,500 per annum to just 500 in a ‘midwife-led’ unit.

This means that all but the most straightforward births will soon have to take place at Pinderfields.

I wonder how many of your readers would agree with me that the whole question of maternity provision in Dewsbury now needs a serious rethink.

The incident on Friday December 11 is described as “extremely rare” but this simply reminds me of David Cameron thinking he could talk himself out of years of neglect of flood prevention in Yorkshire by describing the rainfall as “unprecedented”.

Too much rain or too little investment? Too many births in Dewsbury or too little provision?

doctors during the strike period.

Democratically speaking, 98 per cent of junior doctors have supported strike action.

Junior doctors’ striking is only the tip of the iceberg as to what is happening in the NHS today.

The 2012 Health & Social Care Act is far-reaching and the most radical since the birth of the NHS. Each political party has their own ideology of the NHS, and the NHS is bread and butter politics for them.

This 2012 Health & Social Care Act was opposed by the medical profession and the vast majority of the public, yet it was passed through Parliament by the coalition government, led by the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.

This has led to creeping privatisation in the NHS, and big private companies are bidding for contracts.

At grassroots level the clinical commissioning groups around the country are struggling to provide comprehensive health care for their local population, due to either conflict of interest, lack of resources or interference by past PCT managers now employed by the CCGs. Most of the CCGs are lacking a democratic mandate in their structure.

The 2012 Health & Social Care Act also provided room for reconfiguration of secondary care services, which led in many areas to closure of hospitals and A&E departments around the country in favour of centralisation.

One of the main casualties locally is Dewsbury District Hospital, which is gradually disappearing in favour of centralisation at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.

To quote a retired consultant

Dr Peter Fisher, we think it is important to remember that the junior doctors and the consultants supporting them and covering in their absence to maintain patient safety, are in a far better position to understand the effects of the proposed contract than someone in Whitehall.

The instigator of the dispute was Mr Hunt, by threatening to impose a new contract which had not been agreed, and he has never explained how this contract would improve services but appears to be imposing it and provoking a damaging dispute in pursuit of an ill-thought through and undefined manifesto promise of a seven-day service, which the NHS already provides for emergency cases and always has done.

General practice is in the middle of a crisis with a lack of resources and badly in need of greater funding.

Primary care is the front line of the NHS, and is facing unprecedented pressure due to the soaring demand.

The crisis is further aggravated by lack of GPs for recruitment, and a third of GPs are expected to retire within the next five years.

A special conference of local medical committees by GPs is scheduled for January 30 to discuss what actions are needed to ensure that GPs can deliver a safe and sustainable service to patients in the face of the ever increasing unsourced shift of work from secondary care to primary care.

According to OECD 2013 statistics, in the UK we are the 21st on the list on spending power for the NHS, compared to other European countries.

We spend 8.5 per cent of GDP compared to 10.9 in France.

These figures give an idea to

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Continued from page 8 the arguments that we cannot afford a publicly-funded NHS, as other countries spend more public money on health services than we do.

Therefore the NHS is in a crisis that needs both a political and public debate to save the precious NHS. As was said by its founding father, the NHS will survive as long as the public will use it and fight for it.

We seem to be at a potential tipping point right now.

It’s not too much to ask...

From: Stephen Hopkins, Batley Dear Sir, My New Year’s wishes: Someone at Kirklees to answer a telephone, someone at Kirklees to sort the pavement

out on Bradford Road between Centenary Road and the Salvation Army, after rain it’s just like walking in the Lake District.

Drivers to stay on the right side of the road especially going round bends at the bottom of Carlinghow Lane and Cross Bank Road.

Drivers to check their lights are working – are taxis allowed to carry passengers when their lights are not legal?

And can all dogs be fitted with plastic pants.

Mill windows could be dangerous

• PEDESTRIANS and motorists have been warned to be on their guard when travelling along Wakefield Road near Dewsbury town centre. A local resident, who did not want to be named, spotted that several boarded-up windows on a derelict mill building appear to be loose. The structure, which has been an eyesore for many years, lies close to Dewsbury Ring Road and one board fell to the pavement during recent stormy weather. “It’s a well-used route by pedestrians and people need to take care when passing it,” the resident said. “The boards appear to be loose and in windy weather could hurt passers-by if they fall.”

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WORKERS were evacuated after a huge blaze ripped through a mill in Batley yesterday (Thurs).

Firefighters were called to Greenhill Mills on Grange Road, near the technology park, at around 11.30am.

Staff from the neighbouring business units were taken to safety and nobody was hurt.

But there were reports of explosions, which could have been gas bottles going off in the heat.

Thick smoke could be seen across Batley and drifted towards Shaw Cross and Leeds.

The mill is believed to be occupied by a firm which recycles and exports second-hand clothes to Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia.

Vehicles in the car park were reported to be on fire. Other cars were towed away while Grange Road was closed.

The Salvation Army on Bradford Road offered shelter to those workers who were evacuated.

Reports claimed the mill’s roof was destroyed and its gable end was in danger of collapsing.

Ten fire engines attended the scene, with extra crews coming from Mirfield, Wakefield and Hunslet.

Work included finding and moving gas bottles in a bid to prevent further explosions.

It is unknown how the fire started or if there was anyone inside, but the blaze was said to be under control by 2.15pm.

A witness, van driver Mick Woods, said: “When I was on Taylor Street coming down towards Bradford Road the flames were above the viaduct.

“There was thick black smoke everywhere.

I’ve no idea what was in the mill but it must have been some flammable stuff.”

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Rates discount scheme aims to spark town centre revival

By Steve Martyn A NEW firm has benefited from a business rates discount aimed at boosting Dewsbury town centre.

Sarah Waddington Solicitors opened on Corporation Street late last year and qualifed for the Kirklees Council scheme, which is aimed at new businesses or those opening an extra branch.

The objective is to fill empty units and bring more jobs and customers into the town centre.

Principal solicitor and owner Sarah Waddington said: “The reason I chose to open in Dewsbury is that it’s a lovely town which has had some bad press.

“The buildings are lovely and I wanted to bring something positive to the area and give local people employment opportunities.”

To that end, the company has taken on a school leaver on a Government apprenticeship.

Village life in 40s and 50s BATLEY: Village life could be full of intrigue in the days when a pie and a pint were considered at least two of your five a day.

Author Stephen Wade is to tell more when he reads from a

Solicitor Sarah Waddington and Kirklees Mayor Coun Paul Kane She added: “I was very heartened and pleased to receive business rate relief in recognition of the opening of a new start-up business in a priority property and the creation of new jobs.”

The business rates scheme is targeted at certain ground floor units in the town centre.

Before approval, council officials will assess the location and how long the premises have been empty.

The scheme follows another collection of short stories at the library.

Stephen will tell tall tales from his book, Uncle Albert, about life in a fictional Yorkshire village in the 1940s and 50s.

It takes place on Wednesday February 2 at 7pm. Tickets are £2 from the library, or online at tickets.kirklees.gov.uk.

town centre revival initiative by community group Dewsbury Pioneers, which has taken over the iconic Arcade.

The group’s director, Gary Gordon, said: “The business relief scheme is a great incentive.

“Hopefully it will encourage new business into the town and fill empty spaces which can only be beneficial in reviving our town centre.

“We hope this scheme is the start of many other initiatives for businesses in our town.”

Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane, former head of the Dewsbury Regeneration Board, said: “Dewsbury is a fantastic town with some stunning buildings.

“I hope this incentive will encourage more businesses to make Dewsbury their base and take advantage of its great location and friendly community.”

Firms who could be eligible for the scheme should call Michelle Illingworth at Kirklees Council on 01484 221000.

Bonsai talk DEWSBURY: The art of growing bonsai trees is to be demonstrated at the library.

John Hanby, who runs one of the largest bonsai nurseries in the UK in Wakefield, will be the guest speaker at a free coffee morning on Thursday January 21 at 10.30am.

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News In Brief Local beers launch NORTH KIRKLEES: Two beers from a new Liversedge microbrewery will be launched at The Old Colonial in Mirfield on Friday, January 22.

Steve Hemingway’s Mill Valley Brewery, based on Clough Lane in Liversedge, will officially introduce a session ale and a blonde beer at the event (8pm).

CAMRA members will be at the Dunbottle Lane venue and proceeds will be donated to worthy local causes.

The following evening (8pm) the pub hosts a charity Burns Night, organised in conjunction with the Mirfield Rifle Volunteers group. For £10 a head, guests can tuck into haggis, neeps, tatties and hot toddies.

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Appeal aims to raise £3,000 for pensioner robbed in doorstep con

By Staff Reporters

Candlemas concert MIRFIELD: The Epiphany Singers will perform at a Candlemas concert at the Community of the Resurrection on Saturday February 6. (7.30pm).

Based in Pontefract, troupe members are said to be excellent sight-readers who can sing a challenging and wideranging repertoire.

Tickets are £7.50 each and refreshments will be available in the St James’ chapel. To book, contact Jenny Ashmore on 01924 483308 or email jashmore @mirfield.org.uk.

Bigger Lit festival CLECKHEATON: The town’s literature festival is set to be bigger and better than last year. Organisers this week announced that the event will be spread over two weekends – April 21 to 24 and April 28 to May 1.

The line-up is still to be confirmed. Last year author Joanne Harris and radio DJ Andy Kershaw headlined.

Roofing work is continuing at the victim’s home

AN APPEAL has been launched to help a Cleckheaton pensioner conned out of £3,000 on his doorstep.

The man, of Howard Park, handed over cash to a bogus tradesman at around 11am on Monday.

The caller claimed to be the boss of the roofing firm working on the pensioner’s home and asked for payment – which the unsuspecting victim duly handed over.

The scam was only revealed when he told one of the genuine roofers he had paid his ‘boss’.

Now the wife of the real trader, Phil Senior, of P Senior Roofing Contractors

in Cleckheaton, is trying to raise the same amount of cash that was stolen.

Carrie Senior, 33, has set up a Just Giving page and by yesterday morning (Thursday) had collected £536.

She said: “The customer was devastated at what happened and Phil was gutted for him.

“The customer offered to pay but Phil feels guilty about accepting it. It’s a shocking thing to happen on his own doorstep. He made an honest mistake.”

Of the cash raised so far she said: “It’s amazing to see everyone pull together in these situations.

“We care about our community and if all those people who shared the story made a small donation we

would be able to give this man his money back.”

The conman is described as mixed race, about 6ft tall and with a stubbly beard.

He was driving a small blue Peugeot van.

Roofer Phil, 39, was working in Bramham, near Leeds, at the time, and was shocked when told of the con.

Carrie said: “Our customer didn’t think twice when this man knocked on the door. He’s been robbed on his own doorstep in broad daylight. We want as many people as possible to know about what’s happening.”

Anyone interested in making a donation can visit https://crowdfund ing.justgiving.com/Hepwo rthsroof.

Mosques raise cash for flooding victims MOSQUE leaders in Batley raised £5,000 for flood victims in Calder Valley in just four days.

Members of the Indian Muslim Welfare Society (IMWS) handed over the cash in Todmorden last Sunday, after the appeal was launched through the IMWS’s seven mosques.

IMWS chairman Mohamed Mulla said: “As usual, we had a terrific response from the community. I know it’s not a lot in comparison to what’s needed but I hope it will go to the big pot of funds that is being raised.”

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Homes plan ‘could destroy’ 17th century gem HOUSING proposals in Birstall could destroy part of a conservation area dating back to the 17th century.

That is the view of resident David Hallas – who is objecting to plans to build up to 70 properties on land around Raikes Lane.

It is one of several potential developments in Birstall that form part of Kirklees Council’s draft Local Plan.

Access would be via the narrow cobbled roads of Raikes Lane

and The Mount near St Peter’s Junior and Infant School.

Mr Hallas claims any scheme would go against the authority’s own advice on the conservation area.

Birstall’s includes The Mount, which runs between Raikes Lane and Fieldhead Lane and has several listed buildings.

A council appraisal said: “This area is one of the oldest parts of Birstall which has been preserved and enhanced... and has lasted

since the 17th century.” It added that green space and trees on The Mount are important to the conservation area. The document said these “... should be protected and taken into account when there are proposals for development in the area”.

Mr Hallas, of Raikes Lane, attended a drop-in session organised by councillors last month.

It was followed by two more meetings, including one at Birstall Primary Academy on January 5.

Plans for homes on fields off Mill Lane and opposite The Scotland pub were among those discussed by campaigners.

Around Raikes Lane there are traffic problems, while the schools nearby are said to be “over-subscribed”.

Mr Hallas said: “To accommodate the 70 proposed homes the necessary changes would destroy those values the council appears to hold dear.

“The project will neither

reflect, nor respect, the precious characteristics of the area.

“And all this is before we even start on over-subscribed schools and other public services.

“At the drop-in session, it became clear the proposals were drawn up with scant regard for the existing infrastructure of the designated sites.

“How many reasons for rejection is the council willing to ignore before it pauses for thought?”

Fall expected in teaching bill

By David Miller A BILL for supply teachers at a Batley special school is expected to fall dramatically after a staffing review.

Fairfield School on White Lee Road spent nearly £800,000 on temporary staff over 2013-14 and 2014-15.

The school, which has 124 disabled pupils aged three to 18, spent £209,423 and £587,250 respectively.

Last year’s amount was more than double that spent by all the other spe-

cial schools in Kirklees put together.

In 2014-15, the cost of supply teachers at the five special schools in Kirklees came to £960,354, including Fairfield’s total.

Since August 2013, 26 of its 122 staff have left, including two assistant heads who retired.

It coincided with a staff review over 2014-15, during which the school did not hire any permanent teachers.

Three teachers and five teaching assistants are currently absent due to illness.

Fairfield is part of the Spenborough Co-operative Trust and is under Kirklees Council control.

The review is complete and a spokesman said: “It’s expected the school’s sup-

ply costs in 2015-16 will fall to a level in line with other special schools.”

He added the review was to “...ensure the school has the best possible teams in place for the care and education of pupils”.

In 2014-15, schools controlled by Kirklees spent £8.3m on supply teachers, up more than £1m on the previous year.

Costs can be partly offset by any savings made by not hiring permanent staff.

The council spokesman said: “Supply teachers are used throughout the coun-

try to cover vacancies and absence.

“This can be for sickness, maternity leave and other occasions when staff are away from the classroom.

“When supply staff are taken on, proper vetting processes are in place and there are clear expectations that all have had essential training.

“This is funded in several ways, including through insurance, and is the most appropriate way for schools to deal with the pressures within their budgets.”

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News in Brief Car theft witness plea GOMERSAL: Police are seeking a possible witness to an alleged robbery on Woodlands Crescent.

A man was seen walking a small dog at 6.45pm on January 4 as a VW Golf GTI was being stolen by robbers who threatened a resident, 42, with a knife before taking the silver car from his driveway.

Det Insp Ryan Bragg, of Bradford CID, said: “We believe this man may have vital information which may be of assistance.”

The incident was one of several where high-powered cars were stolen. Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting log number 1227 of January 4.

Railway history talk BIRSTALL: The history of the town’s former railway line is to feature in a talk by Peter Munthe-Webster at a library coffee morning on Tuesday January 26 (10.30am).

A pop up cafe organised by the Friends of Birstall Library was due to be held at the library yesterday (Thursday) and could become a regular fixture.

Focus on drug deals OSSETT: Drug dealing around the Broadowler Estate is a New Year focus for the Wakefield North West Neighbourhood Policing Team, which is also looking into claims of anti-social behaviour at the bus station and outside the old Flying Horse in Gawthorpe and shops on Storrs Hill Road.

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY JANUARY 30 SUNDAY JANUARY 17 GILDERSOME MOOR & MORE (NK) TINGLEY, WEST & EAST ARDSLEY Meet 10.30am at Moorland Road Meet 10am Tingley War Memorial, near Drighlington Library BD11 near Tingley roundabout A650 1JZ GR SE 282 262 5.5 miles (M) GR SE 7.7 miles (M) Leaders: Dave Sharp & Keith Leader: Norma Looker Tel: 01274 685343 Tel: 07981 720099

Snap up the last few places on camera courses ANYONE lucky enough to receive a new camera for Christmas who needs help with all the buttons and settings should check out the photography courses that are taking place at Oakwell Hall in Birstall in the next few weeks.

But snappers will have to be quick if they want to grab one of the few remaining places on each of the three courses.

The classes are intended to encourage people new to digital photography but are open to anyone interested in learning how to get the best out of their camera.

Courses for beginners on digital photography and SLR cameras are being run on Saturdays January 23 and February 6.

A course for those keen to learn more about advanced settings and techniques is being run on Saturday March 19.

The classes which will be held by professional photographer Patrick Crowley, are all from 9.45am to 4.30pm and cost £20 per person.

Places must be booked in advance by contacting Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre on 01924 324761.

Explore enchanting history at Bagshaw VISITORS can step into their favourite stories at Bagshaw Museum on Saturday February 13 as they explore the world of magical clothes – the red riding hood, cloaks of invisibility, seven league boots and, of course, the legendary glass slippers.

This should be a treat for fans of glitz and glamour as visitors can explore the enchanting history of the Princess dress, from Cinderella’s ball gown to Princess Diana and Disney.

There will be replica gowns and original historical items in the History Wardrobe’s presentation and a dazzling fairy godmother will dress Cinderella for all the glory of an 18th century ball.

The presentation starts at 2pm and will last approximately two hours.

Tickets are £12.50 and are available from Bagshaw Museum, in Wilton Park, Batley on 01924 324765.

Dewsbury Minster Church Diary: 9am every day: Morning prayers in the St Paulinus Chapel.

Refectory Coffee Shop: Open 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Saturday for full breakfasts, lunchtime menus and special dishes.

Friday January 15: 7.30pm at St John The Evangelist Church. Sing for your Supper – a fundraiser for the Tanzanian link with the Parish of Siari and residential home in Albania. Tickets £5 on the door for a supper of soup, bread, cake and hot drink.

Sunday January 17: 10.30am Holy Communion; 6.30pm Team Evening Worship.

Monday January 18: 7.30pm choir practice.

Tuesday January 19: 1.30pm meeting to discuss the Women’s World Day of Prayer.

Thursday January 21: 7.30pm PCC Section 12 meeting. With Bishop Jonathan and Archdeacon Anne. Meeting is for Lay members only and is part of the appointment process.

Friday February 5: 7pm ‘The Phantom of the Opera’. Silent films at Dewsbury Minster with live organ improvisation by Jonathan Eyre.

Tickets £5 on the door.

CURTAIN READY TO RISE ON MIRFIELD PARISH PANTO AN INVITATION has gone out to panto-goers to prepare for a few hours of fun and frolics as Dick Whittington visits Mirfield on his way to seek fame, fortune and streets paved with gold in London.

For more than 60 years St Mary’s Parish Centre,

on Church Lane, has provided the venue for the staging of the annual Mirfield Team Parish pantomime.

This year the energetic and enthusiastic cast and chorus will be taking to the stage during the first week in February, when Dick

Whittington, together with his feline friend, will lead the battle against the evil of King Rat and his accomplice, Evil Esmerelda.

Curtain-up is at 7.15pm on Wednesday February 3; Thursday February 4 and Friday February 5, with two per-

formances on Saturday February 6, starting at 1pm and 5.30pm.

Tickets cost £6 adults and £4 concessions, with a single price of £4 per person at the Wednesday show.

For ticket enquiries call Pat Wilding on 01924 498290.

Aspiring artists to go on display THE FIRST Junior Art in the Barn exhibition will be held at Gomersal’s Red House Museum, from next weekend.

The event showcases the work of young artists aged 14-21, and the senior version of the exhibition will run at nearby Oakwell Hall at the same time.

In addition to the exhibition, which runs from January 23 to February 10, there will also be a chance for young artists to improve their skills by taking part in a workshop on Saturday January 30.

In the ‘Life Drawing’ workshop, led by professional artist Jim Bond, two models in period costume will pose in the rooms of the historic Red House.

The event is aimed at children aged 10 years and above, and as an exciting extra their work will be exhibited on easels in the rooms where it was created as an exten-

sion of the exhibition.

In the ‘Drawing with Wire’ workshop, led by professional artist Helaina Sharpley, children aged 8-14 and their parents will be able to make a picture of Red House out of wire.

At both workshops materials will be provided and children must be accompanied by an adult.

In addition, on Sunday January 31 (2pm-3pm), Helaina Sharpley will give a master class ‘Professional Skills for Artists in the Digital Age’.

She will discuss her website and her use of social media for self-promotion and selling. It is aimed at students on vocational art and design courses and costs £2.50 to attend.

As numbers are limited, booking in advance is essential.

To book places contact Red House Museum, on Oxford Road, Gomersal by calling 01274 335056 or 07773 212763.

Classical piano BLOW away the winter blues with some moving classical music courtesy of Tchaikovsky’s piano trio in A Minor and the Chagall Piano Trio at Dewsbury Town Hall on Wednesday January 20.

Although Tchaikovsky is one of the most popular of all composers, famous for his ballets, overtures and symphonies, his chamber works are less regularly heard.

In this concert his Piano Trio in A Minor will be the main work – a rare opportunity to hear one of the real masterpieces of the repertoire.

The concert takes place at 12.30pm on January 20 at Dewsbury Town Hall and tickets cost just £5.50 each (£4 for concessions).

Tickets can be booked by calling the ticket hotline on 01484 223200 or visiting www.kirkleestownhalls. co.uk.

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Glorious night DEWSBURY Arts Group will perform Glorious, a comedy

by Peter Quilter, from this weekend.

The hugely entertaining and comedic play is set in 1940s New York and invites the audience into the world of Florence Foster Jenkins, an enthusiastic soprano – and the worst singer in the world.

Based on a true story, the play premiered in 2005 starring Maureen Lipman, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for best new comedy.

Spinning from charity recitals, before groups of devoted friends, to extravagant balls, Florence’s enthusiasm and joy more than made up for her imperfect pitch.

Glorius! will be performed at Dewsbury Arts Space, on Lower Peel Street, off Bradford Road.

On January 16 and then from January 18-23, all at 7.30pm.

For tickets and information call 01924 465647.

Grab your chance to see Collegians’ polished panto DEWSBURY COLLEGIANS’ latest show took to the stage this week after an actress stepped in late on to fill the lead role.

The Collegians had been rehearsing for their Babes in the Wood pantomime at the Town Hall but the original principle boy fell ill at the beginning of December – and Natalie Jackson volunteered to join the cast as Robin Hood to ensure the show could go ahead.

Natalie, who has played a principle several times before and most recently played Dick Whittington in 2015.

Rehearsals went extremely well and Natalie worked hard to learn her lines, musical numbers and dance routines in time for the opening night on Tuesday.

The show runs until tomorrow

night (Sat) and the 12-strong cast are joined by dance students from the Mirfield-based Sutton School of Performing Arts.

Youngsters from the group also play the Babes from the show’s title.

The panto has been produced by long-serving Collegian Sarah Bullers, who has produced many of the group's concerts but this is her first time producing the pantomime.

Group publicity officer Alan Longley, who plays Alan a Dale in the show, said: “There are a lot of funny moments in the show and the audience will be able to see how we are progressing and growing.”

Babes in the Wood is on at Dewsbury Town Hall tonight and tomorrow (Fri-Sat), with performances at 7.15pm each night and also a matinee at 2pm on Saturday.

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Name of your business: David Butterfield Funeral Directors

When was the business established? 1987

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We are members of The British Institute of Funeral Directors, The National Association of Funeral Directors and The Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors Has your business or any of your employees reached an official standard or received any awards?

In 2015 we were winners of ‘The Funeral Planner of the Year’ award

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We work to a code of conduct, which gives our clients peace of mind knowing that we are working to professional standards

What makes your business stand out from all the rest?

Not only are we fully qualified and professional, we are friendly and personable. We see being a funeral director as a vocation and offer the best quality and personable experience within our ability. It is one thing saying all this, it is another proving it which is what we feel we do. We have big hearts!

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One of the easiest ways of discerning who’s going to be your best bet is by using a business that’s officially registered and recognised by a relevant trade association or body.

Trade associations and other professional organisations give you peace of mind that the firm you’re dealing with know what they’re doing, and are respected and reviewed by their peers.

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Celebrate a great apprentice story LOCAL business leaders want to celebrate the achievement of young people who are doing, or have recently completed, an apprenticeship.

If you know an apprentice that deserves to be rewarded for what they do at work or college, or you have been blown away by an apprentices success, why not nominate them in the 2016 Kirklees Apprenticeship Hub Awards?

There are seven categories for apprentices and people who have finished their apprenticeship.

There is one category for businesses that employ apprentices and a category for people who work with or support an apprentice at work or college.

The following categories are open to current apprentices, and those who finished their apprenticeship between August 1 2015 and March 31 2016: E16-24 Trainee of the Year Award; 16-18 Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award; 19+ Intermediate Apprentice of the Year Award; 16-18 Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award; 19+ Advanced Apprentice of the Year Award; Higher Apprentice of the Year Award.

There is also an Apprenticeship Achievement Award; an Apprentice Employer of the Year and an Apprentice Mentor of the Year honour.

The deadline for nominations is Friday February 5. You can read the rules and guidelines, and download the application forms from www.kirkleestogether.co.uk/apprenticeship-awards-2016/. For more information search for Kirklees Apprenticeship Hub on Facebook and Twitter.

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Your name: Lyndsey Benson Name of your business: Northfields Nursery

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The primary aim of the Kumon Method is to develop independent learning skills. To achieve this, Kumon study takes students beyond the level they are studying at school and provides learning materials which are unfamiliar and compel them to develop new learning strategies to deal effectively with new challenges.

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Your name: Craig Edmondson

Name of your business: Edmondson’s IT Services Ltd

How long has the business been established? 10 years

Are you members of any trade or industry bodies, an official association or a professional society? Yes, we are Microsoft and Sage partners

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Providing proactive service support contracts, we actively monitor our client’s system, often resolving issues before our clients even realise there has been one.

Being a partner to official bodies like Microsoft and Sage shows the company’s commitment to striving to ensuring training is maintained and the expected high level of service delivered. We provide a wide range of IT services to the SME market. Specialising in database development and network support, we aim to provide impartial and practical advice on any IT requirements. We can offer impartial advice on what would be the best solution for your business. When it comes to IT we know the most expensive isn’t always the best for everyone. We have a guaranteed response time, most of our problems we encounter we solve the same day.

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September 2015

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We offer flexible childcare which aims to cater for all kinds of childcare need including shift work, college placements and classes.

We operate in an open-plan environment which enables siblings to play together and children of all ages to interact, which helps greatly with personal social and emotional development.

We have a friendly and inviting staff team who are highly qualified and enthusiastic about children’s learning and development

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NEW King-size fourdrawer bed, with Benson’s Sleepmaster individual pocket sprung censor foam luxury mattress. Unmarked, excellent condition. Cost over £1,000 new, bargain at £150 ono.

Sale due to removal. Buyer collects (Mirfield) Tel 07876 163070 (1841)

collect, very heavy. £199 ono (Gomersal) Tel 01274 687250 (1849)

gate. All in good condition £80. Tel 01924 403625. (Can deliver if required).

(1776)

mond under counter fridge, very good condition £50. Tel 01924 496345.

(1781)

Five-foot damask bed. Pocket sprung base and mattress with two drawers.

Good condition. £50 Tel 01924 464527 (1850)

CHRISTMAS B&Q Christmas tree, woodland pine, 1.83cm (6ft), sectional, boxed, used once £10. Tel 07909 742005. (1809)

Crown regency gold leaf china tea set. £10. Tel 01924 464527 (1851)

Apollo ladies/girls bike with 18 gears and suspension.

New lights etc.

Excellent condition. £35. Tel 01274 876814 (1842)

King-size brown leather sleigh bed. £75. Tel 01924 464527 (1852)

COLLECTIBLES Boxed Victorian dolls, porcelain 12” high, with stands.

Brand-new, in boxes £6 each ono. Tel 07806 431728.

(1823)

FABRIC/ FASHION/ CLOTHING Ladies sheepskin jacket, size 12, light brown, VGC, cost over £200, too small now, bargain at £30.

Tel 07786 404627.

(1819)

Mechanics Britool socket set with extension bars, ratchet etc. In metal case. £7. Tel 01274 876814 (1843) Two leather jackets. 44 reg, one black and one brown. Excellent condition. £7 each.

Tel 01274 876814 (1844) Ladies coat size 16/18. Fully reversible.

Coloured suedette patches and faux fur. £25 ono. Tel 07876 163070 (1845) Child’s threewheeler bike and two scooters. £5 each. Tel 07806 431728 (1846) Piano accordion. £10) Tel 07806 431728 (1847) Black recliner electric massage chair. £150. Tel 01274 398891 (1848) Large three-seater and two-seater settee with matching pouffe in leather. Mid-mushroom colour. Very well made, good condition. Buyer to

Vintage wedding dress with train.

Very pretty white chiffon and lace.

Size 10/12. High neck and flared sleeves. £70 Tel 01924 495675 (1853) Brass standard lamp for sale, with glass shade, £25.

Tel 01924 470028 after 6pm. (1836) Carlsbro cobra 60 watt guitar top amp, six inputs, 16 ohm speaker output, good condition £50. Comes with free speaker in cabinet; cabinet tatty but works.

Other guitars and effects pedals available. Tel 01924 456181.

(1837) Timber, 2 metre lengths, 4 x 1, 20 pieces £20. Tel Batley 01924 472043. (1838) Bodymax folding treadmill, good condition. LCD console, various speeds, modes and inclines £80 ono.

Buyer to collect.

Tel 07833 136856.

(1839) BABY/ CHILDREN’S GOODS Mothercare cot bed in pine, Chico hichair and safety

Dolls house – never played with. Stands 5 foot 10. Consists of three floors and basement. Fully decorated, wired and furnished. Come complete with display unit, separates into four pieces. £600 ono. Tel: 07791 294963 (1783).

ELECTRICAL Dyson ball vacuum cleaner, only two years old, in very good condition.

Hardly used £100.

Tel 01924 48613.

(1835) Epson Stylus SX425 3-in-1 printer/ scanner/ copier. Wi-fi, boxed, very good condition £25.

Mirfield 01924 491306. (1827) Ingersoll Rand V twin air compressor, suitable for garage or home use, 250v electrics, good working order.

Reluctant sale £100 no offers. Tel 01924 451024. (1793) Bosch dishwasher with three heat settings, in very good condition £50. Tel 01924 440755.

(1791) Mira Sport thermostatic electric shower, very good condition £50. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Hotpoint Ice dia-

Two leather jackets, 44” reg, one black and one brown, as new £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal).

(1798) Curtains pair lined, wine-coloured, velour 66” x 54” drop, very good condition £30. Tel 07786 404627. (1794) FURNITURE Stunning, ornate, Japanese-style, lacquered, oval occasional table with six buffets, in dark red wood, with removable glass top, and mother of pearl decorations. £600 ono.

Tel 07952 526527 after 2pm. (1831) Pretty pink dralon chaise longue, with gold and pink fringing. Never used, bargain at £50. Buyer collects. Tel 07979 794161. (1832) New this year, threeand two-seater settees, two-seater has recliners, Mink colour, £340 for both. Buyer must collect. Cal 01924 464491/ 07873 426740. (1833) Four ladder-back pine dining chairs with seat covers and table. Excellent condition, like new £60 ono. Tel 01924 485972. (1824) Three-piece suite comprising threeseater settee and two man & lady recliner chairs, in very good condition, will sell separately,

PRICE SYSTEM ITEM bands

Up to £7 £8 - £25 £26 - £50 £51- £100 £101-£200 £201-£500 £501-£1450 £1,451 plus offers invited. Tel 01924 465808.

(1825) Sofa bed in light blue/ grey. Metal action, full mattress, as new. Cost £1,000 will accept £550.

Buyer collects. Tel 01924 423376.

(1817) Metal computer trolley, silver with sliding shelf for keyboard. (H) 78cm x (W) 70cm x (D) 55cm. Ex-Argos, excellent condition £20. Tel 01924 461639. (1818) Three-shelf black glass TV stand, chrome legs. As new, two years old £15. Tel Tel 07909 742005. (1809) Stag mahogany fivedrawer dressing table, three detachable mirrors. Could be used as hall table £25 ONO. Tel 07806 431728. (1803) Two high back swivel chairs in grey material, very good condition, bargain £50 each. Tel 01924 410973/ 075197 25771. (1802) Two black leather two-seater sofas, chrome feet, very good condition, £100 each, also matching large coffee table in clear glass/chrome, offers. Buyer collects Tel 01924 401729/ 402077.

(1800) Over bed wardrobe unit (Littlewoods), new, oak, 10 months old, cost £280, sell for £125. Buyer collects 07786 404627.

(1794) Cane conservatory

Cost per item

£1 £2 £3 £4 £5 £7 £9 £11 suite, two-seater settee and two chairs £60, buyer collects. Tel 01924 473676. (1797) Nest of medium oak coffee tables, solid wood, in good condition £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal).

(1798) TV stand, black glass & chrome, three-tier 19” high x 23” wide x 16” deep, good quality £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal). (1798) Three-seater settee and two armchairs, in pale green with traditional pattern, goodcondition £100, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 266694.

(1787) Solid pine table plus four chairs, measures 90cm (W) x 160cm (L) £100 ono.

Tel 01924 671065/ 07787 113980.

Buyer collects.

(1788) Period writing bureau in dark oak.

Drawer, cupboard and writing slope.

Drop down lid with key. Nine hatches inside and two drawers. Width 30 inches by height 39 inches. £65 ono. Tel: 01924 609015 (1785) GARDEN Well-rotted horse manure (no straw), five bags £10. Free local delivery. Ring Ken 01924 409540/ 07922 186721.

(1814) Two bamboo plants for sale 7ft high in large pots. £20 each.

Tel: 07964 607502 (1780).

HOUSEHOLD Aluminium two-way combination ladder, hardly used; many different positions, for wide variety of uses £40 (can deliver locally). Tel 07775 774253. (1789) Centre light shade.

Two tier opaque glass.

Approx 10-inch diameter. No chips or scratches. £15.

Tel: 01924 609015 (1785) Inset Ceramic bathroom sink complete with chrome taps £25. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Mobility walk-in bath complete with taps, very good condition £200. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) MISCELLANEOUS Black leather brief case, as brand-new £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal).

(1798) MOBILITY DMA red mobility scooter, excellent working order, will fit in car boot, £90.

Tel 01924 609015.

(1840) Lightweight, aluminium transit wheelchair, with handle brakes. 20” wide seat, max carry weight 20 stone.

Colour two shades grey. Cost new £178, used three times (bought for operation), bargain at £95.

Tel 01274 861430 (Gomersal). (1815) MOTORING Space saver wheel, complete with tyre 125/70R 16 and canvas zip bag, never used £75. Tel 01924 454664.

(1810) Set of three new genuine Ford Mondeo 2000 on/Ford Focus MkZ 16” wheel trim hub caps £8 each or £20 for all three. Tel 07934 603470.

(1780) PETS Large dog travel crate in hard-wearing plastic, (L) 29” x (W) 21” x (H) 22” approx. good condition £20. Tel 07934 603470. (1780) SPORTING/ OUTDOOR/ FITNESS Muddy Fox dual suspension bike.

Tornado 6 speed 20” x 1.95” wheels.

Excellent condition £30. Tel 01924 409179. (1826) BMX Universal bike 14” wheels £15. Tel 01924 409179.

(1826) Golf clubs, bag, balls, 2 x hand carts with accessories £100 for quick sale.

Tel 01924 465808.

(1825) Olympus 20kg chrome dumbell set, in carrying case, as new £25 ono. Tel 01924 505834.

(1822) Step aerobic, abs roller, plus various other keep-fit items £10. Tel 07806 431728. (1816) Girls/ladies Apollo cycle, 18 gears, front suspension, lights back & front, excellent condition £25.

Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal). (1798) Boys’ bike Ridgeback MX 20”, very good condition, front shock absorbers, gears £48. Tel 01924 471481. (1796) Treadmill, like new (Argos own), folds up for storage, no longer used as joined a gym, £45 was £100 new. Tel Julie on 07900 865715 or 01924 627596. (1782) TOYS AND GAMES Boys bike Sabre GTX, 5 speed. Front wheel 20” x 2.25”, rear 20” x 3” £15.

Tel 01924 409179.

(1826) Mamas & Papas dolls buggy, excellent condition £25.

Tel 01924 409179.

(1826) 18 Barbie dolls (inc 4 mermaids) £30. Tel 01924 409179.

(1826) Barbie two-tier dolls house; pulls up for storage £10 ono.

Tel 07806 431728.

(1823) Six x 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, new unopened £20.

Tel 07934 603470.

(1780) Child’s wooden chalet-type openplan dolls house with wooden furniture plus four wooden dolls, very good condition £10. Tel 07934 603470.

(1780)

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RUGBY UNION

Hear Ann across the BBC radio network

Cleck RU lose to Great Scott, it’s Alan talking the Dewsbury Empire on TV league leaders

OCAL impresario and comedian Alan Scott pops up on a great new documentary called ‘Empires, Hippodromes and Palaces’, which will be shown on Sky Talking Pictures (Sky 343/Freeview 81) on Monday January 18 at 2pm. In it he discusses local delights such as the Dewsbury Empire, the Huddersfield Palace and the start to his illustrious showbiz career in Mirfield. And oh, you may just spot me in the line-up too... it’s one not to be missed by anyone who loves the golden age of variety.

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STRICTLY Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is already thinking of ways of working with former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote in a musical. He tells me: “She really was great in the show, and I think we can do something together for sure ... she really has talent.”

RECENT contestant Helen George, from Call The Midwife, is the latest dancer to hint at that Strictly Come Dancing is ‘fixed’. “I think they know and work out quickly who the audience would like to see remain in the show, but for me the experience was great and I really miss it now,” she said.

LEONARD FENTON became a familiar face on TV as Dr Legg, who appeared in the first episode of EastEnders when it began in 1985. Now he is still acting, but tells me: “I left the show in 2007 as I did not like the way the character was going, and I sensed that they wanted a younger person. I still get asked about Dot Cotton all the time, even though I know nothing about medical matters.”

EASTENDERS actress Samantha Womack admits she is stunned that people remember her ill-fated attempt at the Eurovision Song Contest. “I did enjoy it, although I was very young and came direct from stage school,” she said. “But the experience was great ... I think there is much more pressure nowadays to be honest.”

THERE’S even a Countryfile spin-off now, as a five-part daytime special called Countryfile Diaries has been confirmed for broadcast next spring. Running across one week, the show will highlight how country life changes with the seasons and will coincide with special editions of the main show.

National League Three North SHEFFIELD TIGERS 26 CLECKHEATON RUFC

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at Dore Moor CLECKHEATON started 2016 in the worst possible way, losing 26-0 at league leaders Sheffield Tigers in National League Three North.

Alan at Westminster Live Studios London HIT drama Ordinary Lies has been commissioned for a new series by the BBC. This time the drama will take place in a large sports goods company. The second series, which will explore the lives and loves of a whole new set of characters, will go into production this spring.

DAME Shirley Bassey tells me she has not ruled out another Bond theme. “I like the idea as I am the only person to do three in total,” she said. “It’s been mentioned which again is very flattering and all that, but as always it’s about the song, if it’s a great song then why not just go for it?”

AS the new series of Birds Of A Feather starts on ITV Linda Robson, who plays Tracey, tells me: “It’s so different to when we started out, as now you don’t know if you’re going to get another series until they have counted ratings and all that.

Before you just knew – it’s the times I suppose.”

THE FINAL episode of Downton Abbey became one of the most watched shows of the last year with Mary, Edith and Lord Grantham all saying goodbye in a tearjerking finale. A source at Carnival Films, who made the drama, told me: “It was hard to live up to, but I think we gave the fans what they all wanted – a huge happy ending.”

WHEN Debbie Dingle finds out that Ross shot Robert in Emmerdale, she decides she has to get away – fast.

Actress Charley Webb tells me: “Really I am having time off to have my second child.

The last time Debbie went to Jersey, I just wonder where they will claim she has gone this time?”

COULD the ever-lovely

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Debbie McGee, wife of Paul Daniels, be the next in line for a stint on Strictly Come Dancing? A source tells me: “We had Paul a few years back who was great fun, and we have always said we would like Debbie too, so fingers crossed...”

CORONATION STREET actress Liz Dawn has revealed that she always wanted to work for Emmerdale – and now wants a permanent return to TV. She said: “I did, chuck, to be truthful, I loved the show and was flattered when they asked me to appear in the festive edition but now I would love to return to the show, maybe as Eric’s new interest, I think that would work quite well.”

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The Moorenders, boosted by the return of Josh Malkinson, performed well in the opening exchanges.

But Cleckheaton continued to give away needless penalties – the story of their season so far.

The Tigers broke the deadlock midway through the first half courtesy of Will Bennett. Mark Ireland added the extras.

The Tigers’ class shone through shortly afterwards when they added a second try to their tally.

Henri Packard found a gap and strode over the line.

Ireland was again accurate with the boot.

The game was all but over on the stroke of half-time

Cleck conceded a penalty try late on after grounding the scrum when Jamie Broadley’s evasive run led to a fine third try to give the hosts a 19-0 lead at the break.

The Moorenders’ performance improved in the second half but it was clear they weren’t going to get anything out of the game.

Sheffield were comfortable in defence despite the visitors camping in their 22 at times in the second period.

Cleckheaton did manage to disrupted the Tigers line-out thanks to Luke Pearson and Ryan Piercy’s hard work.

But their efforts were not enough to prevent the hosts from scoring one final try in the closing stages.

Following a period of sustained pressure from Sheffield, Cleckheaton grounded a scrum twice, and when a Moorend player was caught offside after the Tigers broke from the scrum at the third attempt, the referee awarded a penalty try in the hosts’ favour.

Cleckheaton knew taking points home from this fixture would be a tall order after their poor start to the season but their second half performance showed glimpses of their best rugby.

Their next outing is against Lymm at Moorend tomorrow (Sat, 2.15pm).

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Town show frustration Evo-Stik First Division North OSSETT TOWN 0 WARRINGTON TOWN

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at 4G Voice & Data Stadium OSSETT TOWN’S woes continued following a heavy 4-0 defeat to promotion contenders Warrington Town in the Evo-Stik First Division North.

Town almost found themselves down to 10 men early on after a poor challenge from Ross Shelton led to a skirmish which the referee had to act quickly upon.

The first real chance of the game fell to Warrington on 12 minutes, and Ossett would have been trailing was it not for a sublime save from Chris Backhouse.

The hosts struggled to threaten the Warrington goal, but for Shelton’s speculative effort which

went wide.

The home side looked relatively comfortable against their tough opposition but Nathan Burke stunned the hosts by opening the scoring with a quick turn and shot which beat Backhouse and found the back of the net.

The second half began in treacherous conditions as the weather deteriorated. Ossett showed intent, but it quickly backfired.

Luke Mangham broke down the left with Cameron Lyn who skipped past Daniel O’Donnell and when Warrington cleared their lines it paved the way for Chris Gahgan to score and double the away sides advantage.

Ossett’s early momentum in the second half vanished and Warrington began to dominate.

The Reds’ best chance of getting

back into the game came when they earned two corners in quick succession.

But the set pieces were wasted and Warrington took the game away from the hosts when they scored a penalty after Dan Monfredi brought down Ben Deegan. Ciaran Kilheeney made no mistake from 12 yards.

And with seven minutes to go James McCarten made it 4-0 with a header.

Ossett were frustrated after conceding the second goal early in the second half and it resulted in a poor performance with some of Ossett’s players showing their frustration.

Warrington went top of the table after the victory, but Ossett still languish just three points above the drop zone.

The Reds play Bamber Bridge tomorrow (3pm).

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Battyeford continue their promotion push IT IS a ‘good news-bad news’ story this week. The good news is that the rain is forecast to relent this weekend, the bad news is that grounds might well be frozen under the clear skies. You just can’t win!

However, FA Women’s Premier League football came to the district last week when Bradford City beat Leeds United 9-2 in a Reserve Division match at Batley Sports Centre.

Ossett Albion, without a game since early December, will hope to be back in action against Rovers Foundation in the North East

Regional League. It is important for Albion to get some game time ahead of next week’s scheduled County Cup tie at home to FA Premier League side Guiseley.

Battyeford Belles maintained their push for promotion from the First Division of the West Riding County League with a 5-2 win at Leeds Medics and Dentists.

The Mirfield side were 3-1 at half-time thanks to goals from Katie Clarkson, Rebecca Wiggans and Louise Wardman.

Sarah Hemingway netted Battyeford’s fifth to round off the

scoring following Beth Winsor’s strike earlier in the second period.

This week Belles go to bottom club Republica Internationale.

Premier Division leaders Ossett Town will be hoping their home game with Bradford Park Avenue goes ahead after their 9-1 friendly win at Durkar.

Dewsbury Rangers had a long trip to Boroughbridge and came away with a resounding 7-1 and they will be hoping for more of the same this week at Skipton Town.

Also in Division Three Ossett Town Reserves face Amaranth.

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Moor climb table after thumping win Pennine Lge Div Four East

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at Carr Lane DEWSBURY MOOR cruised to a 24-6 victory over Drighlington in Pennine League Division Four East.

Moor struck first through teenage scrum-half Archie Bruce.

This was followed shortly afterwards by Moor’s second try which was scored by Scott Sheard. Jacob Flathers goaled and Moor led 10-0.

But the away side struck back with a converted try to make it 10-6.

Moor battled hard for their lead and extended it further before the break thanks to Cameron Adleigh’s touchdown.

In the second half Bradley

Foster was introduced and with a good support play from Cain Crotty, Tobias Richardson and Ashley Boddy, Archie Bruce found a gap and capitalised with his second try of the game following a fine dummy which resulted in a 40-metre run to the line. Flathers added the extras to give more a comfortable 20-4 advantage.

Drighlington tried to find a way back into the game but Moor defended strongly and successfully relieved pressure with powerful runs and accurate kicks.

On the counter attack in the closing stages the Maroons mustered up one final try from Adleigh who touched down for the second time to round of a impressive win.

Next time out Dewsbury Moor host Division Four East leaders Doncaster Toll Bar A tomorrow, January 16 (2pm).

Hunter picked to represent GB in tour of Jamaica BIRSTALL rugby league player Braden Hunter has been chosen to represent BARLA Great Britain Under-23s on a tour of Jamaica in May.

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Maroons stunned by golden point defeat BARLA Yorkshire Cup DEWSBURY MOOR U-14 24

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at Carr Lane DEWSBURY MOOR were edged out 2218 by Drighlington in the BARLA Yorkshire Cup semi-final after an agonising golden point from the visitors.

A large crowd had gathered at Carr Lane and they were treated to a great spectacle of rugby league.

The hosts started well and after some well executed build up play Jay Scriven blasted his way over the line for the games opening score.

Jonathan Diskin goaled to make it 6-0 to the Maroons.

But Drighlington remained confident despite the early setback.

The away side put Dewsbury under immense pressure and it took its toll when Luke Winterburn powered over in the corner for an unconverted try.

Some solid tackling from Alex Hirst, Ethan Starkey, Josh Inwood and Callum Brooks prevented the visitors from taking the lead.

It was in fact Moor who extended their advantage from a Taylor Franklin try.

Diskin added the extras.

Moor looked comfortable in the first

half and deserved their lead, but Drighlington were a different prospect after the break and showed great character to fight their way back into the contest.

Two more unconverted tries from Winterburn and Regan Tolson brought the scores level at 12-12.

A penalty goal edged the away side in front for the first time.

But following a prolonged period of Moor pressure Drighlington buckled and gave away a penalty which Diskin goaled to bring the side level once again.

The game went into extra-time and Moor struck first through Connor Charlesworth, who touched down in the corner for an unconverted try.

But Drighlington refused to give in, drawing level yet again through Lewis Delaney.

With the sides in deadlock the game went to golden point.

Moor looked like they might clinch was it not for an excellent try-saving tackle by Tolson.

And on the counter attack Winterburn completed his hat-trick on the overlap to end Moor’s hopes of a BARLA Cup final appearance by touching down in the corner to win the game for Drighlington on the golden point rule.

Braden Hunter training for Great Britain in Canada last summer

The 19-year-old centre was chosen for the trip off the back of impressing GB coaches on a tour of Canada which took place last summer.

On this year’s tour Hunter, who plays amateur rugby league for Mirfield Stags in the Yorkshire Men’s League, will be part of an U-23s squad that will play three matches and enter two rugby sevens tournaments.

In a bid to impress and cement a first team spot on the trip, Hunter, who works full-time for Howdens Joinery in Dewsbury, is looking to perform well at several Great Britain training sessions that will take place over the coming weeks, including one in Barrow February 20.

But before that Hunter is relishing the opportunity to feature in the Heavy Woollen Select side that will play Batley Bulldogs in a friendly this Sunday at Mount Pleasant.

“I’ve had a great year and I would like to thank everyone who has supported me along the way and especially to those who have kindly donated money,” said Hunter.

“I feel very privileged to be given another chance to go on an amazing tour and I’m honoured to get the chance to represent my country once again.”

Hunter is currently still looking for sponsorship, which would make organising the trip much easier for him.

The GB U-23 squad will fly to Jamaica from Gatwick Airport on Sunday May 22.

STAGS RETAIN SPONSORSHIP MIRFIELD STAGS have announced the continuation of an ongoing partnership with Provident Financial as the club’s main sponsor.

A backer of the 2015 Yorkshire Men’s League grand finalists, who currently sit four points clear at the Pennine League Championship summit, the Yorkshire-based financial services firm have supported the club since its inception.

Their Provident logo is on the current Mirfield home strip and at the

Stags' Hillrich Park home.

“We are thrilled to be working with such a fantastic partner in Provident, who are keen supporters of the sport of rugby league,” said a club spokesman.

“Provident’s support is absolutely paramount in terms of what we are trying to achieve.

“We are forming a long and successful partnership and we hope it will continue for years to come.”

Paul Mitchell, sponsorship manager for Provident, added: “We are proud to be showing the Stags our

support and it is great to see the club succeeding.

“Supporting grass roots sport is a big part of what we do through our sponsorship programme and we believe our investment will help the club grow and engage a new fan base.

“Mirfield enjoyed a tremendous debut campaign in the summer and are doing equally well in the winter season.

“We hope to be celebrating leaguetitle success with them later this year as they continue to develop and strengthen as a team.”

Shaw Cross Sharks duo land call-ups Makeshift Ossett struggle to this year’s national youth squad RUGBY UNION

after embarrassing defeat Yorkshire Division Four SKIPTON

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at Sandylands OSSETT RUFC were annihilated on the road 55-0 by a competent Skipton side that is aiming for promotion out of Yorkshire Division Four despite a poor

Ossett’s depleted side didn’t stand a chance against Dave Duxberry’s resurgent Skipton.

Harry McEneaney, Hamish Munroe, Josh Smith (hat-trick), Jack McLeod, Matty Langstaff and Luke Stockton completed the eight-try-haul for the hosts without reply.

The win means Skipton move above Ossett to fifth.

SHAW CROSS SHARKS pair Josh Pinder and Joe Summers have been selected in the England 2016 Youth Squad coached by newly appointed Gary Chambers.

The national youth team, which consists of 26 players, will train monthly between now and October and in March the youngsters

will test their a b i l i t i e s a g a i n s t France in Perpignan.

Pinder has played for Shaw Cross for eight years and also plies his trade with the Wakefield Wildcats Academy team.

The scrum-half has also previously taken

part in a French rugby l e a g u e exchange, so the youngster will be no stranger to playing rugby on foreign soil.

Summers meanwhile has only just joined the Sharks following a move from Dewsbury Celtic.

Sharks chairman Chris Smith said: “The club congratulates Josh and Joe on their selection for the England Under 16 squad and we wish them every success in their rugby careers.

“They have worked hard to achieve this standard and it is also a great honour for the club when players reach county and England status.”

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Morrison’s youngsters well beaten by Eagles Pre-season friendly

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Josh Lawson at the Tetley’s Stadium DEWSBURY RAMS were comprehensively beaten by an impressivelooking Sheffield Eagles team in the Owl Lane side’s second pre-season friendly game.

Glenn Morrison’s men were defeated

by Batley Bulldogs on Boxing Day, but it the first opportunity for Eagles boss Mark Aston to see his new-look fulltime squad in action.

Dewsbury coach Morrison handed a run-out to trialist Brad Adams, and there were call-ups for reserves graduates Will Forsyth, Sam Dunn, Brad Delaney, Jack Teanby and Ryan Langton.

Following a busy close season, Aston opted for a half back combination of Cory Aston and Dave Hewitt while a host of new signings made their Eagles bow.

After a fiery opening five minutes, the deadlock was broken by Rob Worrincy, who scrambled over on the left for Michael Knowles to add an excellent conversion.

Jason Muranka responded for the Rams when he latched onto Brad Delaney’s grubber and Paul Sykes converted.

The Eagles were back in front when Knowles dotted down Hewitt’s grubber kick just shy of the dead ball line.

And they extended their lead when Elliot Minchella finished a fine break down the right flank.

Knowles converted both tries to make it 18-6, but the deficit was cut to

just eight points when Josh Guzdek finished excellently in the right corner despite the attentions of Menzie Yere.

Sykes missed a difficult conversion.

The visitors scored two tries within the first 10 minutes of the second half to take the game away from Dewsbury.

Yere was on the end of Knowles’ grubber on 46 minutes, before Ben Blackmore intercepted Sykes’ pass to race 80 metres and score.

Knowles converted the latter to make it 38-10 and minutes later the Rams wasted an excellent opportunity to respond when Sykes was unable to find winger Langton after breaking from Matt Groat’s offload.

Jason Crookes showed great strength to force his way over for an unconverted try, but a final flurry from Sheffield confirmed their victory.

With 15 minutes remaining, Ryan Millar finished a flowing left-to-right move direct from the 20-metre restart following great play from Rob Worrincy and Quentin Laulu-Togagae, before Millar added a second in the right corner.

An entertaining contest and exciting attacking display from Sheffield was marred by an ugly-looking challenge from Blackmore, which left Ram Guzdek nursing a swollen shoulder and the former Huddersfield Giants player in the sin-bin.

In the closing stages Rams winger Dalton Grant spurned an opportunity to add a final consolation try, in his first pre-season game following his successful 2015 campaign, and for referee Mr Woodhead to belatedly pull back an Eagles score under the posts for a forward pass.

And despite the result Morrison will have seen potential in his players.

PLAYER RATINGS DEWSBURY RAMS Will Forsyth Dalton Grant Jason Crookes Sam Dunn Josh Guzdek Dom Speakman Brad Delaney Ryan Hepworth James Delaney Jack Teanby Jason Muranka Brad Adams Joel Farrell

SUBS: Paul Sykes Zach Johnson Luke Adamson Ryan Wright Ryan Langton Matt Groat Sam Dunn

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at The Sports Pavilion DEWSBURY CELTIC Under17s beat Oulton Raiders 30-18 on the road to seal their spot in the final of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup. Celtic raced to an 18-0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes which ultimately proved decisive to their success.

Owen Smith bagged Celtic’s first try with smart handling which saw him touch down in the corner.

Brad Saville was next to score with Ethan Ferry going over for the visitors’ third try.

Paul Foulstone converted all three tries.

But despite an horrendous

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SUBS: Matty Fozard Mitch Stringer Elliot Minchella Mark Mexico Jack Blagbrough Ryan Millar

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DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Muranka (10), Guzdek (39), Crookes (64).

Goals: Sykes 1/3.

SHEFFIELD EAGLES Tries: Worrincy (8), Knowles (14), Minchella (19), Yere (45), Blackmore (49), Millar (69, 77).

Goals: Knowles 5/7.

Steve Horsfall

Ref rating: M. Woodhead / Halftime: 10-18 / Pens: 5-7 / Sin Bin: Ben Blackmore (76) / Sent Off: None / Man of the Match: Michael Knowles (Sheffield) / Attendance: 706

Rams co-captain Paul Sykes is still waiting for his first win in Dewsbury colours

Celtic impress to land Shaw Cross are awaiting East Hull after county cup final spot booking their place in BARLA Cup final start Oulton played better and by half-time were right back in the game.

Two quick converted tries meant the score 18-12 at the break.

The second period was evenly balanced to begin with and both teams realised the next try would prove decisive.

Fortunately for Celtic it went their way when Dave Disken went over in the corner.

Smith’s second try of the game followed for Celtic which gave them a commanding 26-12 lead.

Siddal had a late flourish however, narrowing their deficit to eight points.

But with a minute left on the clock Smith completed his hat-trick to round of the scoring at 30-18.

Celtic now look forward to playing Hunslet or Stanningley in the final at the John Charles Centre for Sport January 24.

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SHEFFIELD EAGLES Quentin Laulu-Togagae Rob Worrincy Menzie Yere George Tyson Ben Blackmore Cory Aston Dave Hewitt Scott Wheeldon Keal Carlile Adam Neal Michael Knowles Duane Straugheir Matt James

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BARLA Yorkshire Cup SHAW CROSS SHARKS U-16 STANLEY RANGERS U-16

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at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS SHARKS Under-16s overcame Stanley Rangers 22-10 to book their place in the BARLA Yorkshire Cup final.

England Youth player Josh Pinder got the Sharks off to the best possible start with a lengthof-the-field try.

And this score was closely followed by a well-taken try in the corner by Joe Thresh after a wellexecuted move.

Shaw Cross went into half-time with a comfortable 12-0 lead and in the second period they contin-

ued to dominate.

Stanley did muster two secondhalf touchdowns to give the hosts something to think about, but further tries from Jack Flynn and Josh Hartley ultimately proved decisive.

Shaw Cross Sharks can now look forward to playing East Hull in the final at South Leeds Stadium, Sunday January 24.

Boys cruise to memorable win BARLA Yorkshire Cup SIDDAL U-12

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at The Sports Pavilion BATLEY BOYS Under-12s have reached the BARLA Yorkshire Cup final after defeating Siddal 18-8 away from home.

After a slow start to the game with both sides cancelling each other out, Siddal made the eventual breakthrough thanks to a wellworked try in the corner.

But Batley persisted with their game plan with Dylan Waterworth dictating the play in treacherous conditions.

Batley’s dominance led to their first try five minutes before half-time from Levi Edwards, who finished off a powerful run with a touchdown in the corner.

In the second period Kaiden Smith and Lewis Hartley tried to put the visitors in front by putting pressure on Siddal’s line.

But it was Wilson Martin who got Batley’s second try. Levi Edwards converted.

Edwards followed this with a penalty to put

the visitors further ahead.

And with Siddal pushing forward to get back into the game Edwards pulled off a fabulous individual try under the sticks.

Siddal did get a consolation try in the closing minutes to pull the score back to 18-8 but that’s how the game finished.

The man of the match award went to Thomas Fisher and Levi Edwards collected the spectators man of the match accolade.

Batley Boys now prepare for their Cup final appearance at Leeds’ John Charles Centre for Sport which will take place January 23.

Super League test for Morrison’s Rams

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

AFTER defeats in their opening two preseason games Glenn Morrison has vowed to play his strongest team when he takes his Dewsbury side to Langtree Park, where they will face 2014 Grand Final winners St Helens on Sunday.

“We see it as good experience for the players. It’s an opportunity for the lads to test themselves against a top side on their own patch,” said Morrison.

“We’ll be going down there as strong as we can in order to give ourselves the best chance possible of producing a good showing.

“We’ve played Super League teams during the last three years and we’ve always given a good account of ourselves, and I’ll be looking for more of that against Saints.”

However, Morrison still has to deal with the fact that eight of his first team will be unavailable through injury in a game where St Helens are expected to field a strong side.

Saints boss Keiron Cunningham is expected to field some of his big-name players – but Dewsbury lad Alex Walmsley will miss out

because of recent surgery.

But the Rams’ Aaron Brown is expected to feature against the Super League side after he missed the Batley Bulldogs and Sheffield Eagles friendlies.

And following the Eagles friendly last Sunday it would appear Morrison has spotted a talent worth holding on to in the form of second row and centre Brad Adams, who has been handed a reserve team contract for 2016.

Another player who penned a second string deal this week is Ryan Langton, who featured in last season’s triumphant reserve team.

“Adams is a quality young player and he should have a great future in the game,” said Morrison.

“If both players perform well in the coming months there is no reason why they shouldn’t get first team action.”

The second team has also been boosted by the announcement that Whitegates will continue as their main shirt sponsor for 2016.

“Having Whitegates on board as shirt sponsors for the 2016 season is a huge boost to all of us and we’re really grateful for their support,” said reserves coach Paul Mennell.

Training gets underway for the second string this coming week ahead of pre-season friendlies against Keighley Cougars and Halifax on February 4 and 18 respectively.

Brad Adams in action for Dewsbury Rams in last Sunday’s friendly against Sheffield Eagles

Kear is expecting tough game from this year’s Heavy Woollen hopefuls BATLEY BULLDOGS will allow talented young rugby league players the chance to impress when they host a Heavy Woollen Select side this Sunday in the second of three pre-season friendlies scheduled before the start of the 2016 Championship.

The best amateur players from around the district have been chosen to pit themselves against John Kear’s Bulldogs in the hope they can impress and potentially further their careers in the game.

This year the Heavy Woollen side has been selected by Birstall Victoria coach Richard Turner and last year’s Select coach and current Bulldogs assistant coach Danny Maun.

In last season’s inaugural encounter Heavy Woollen took a surprise lead before eventually losing 68-6, but Batley boss Kear warns his side can’t be complacent.

“I want to see my players develop further from their performance against Dewsbury,” said Kear.

“I want to see a good attitude and a professional performance from the guys.

“It would be great if we could demonstrate some of the technical work we’ve been improving on in training but that might be hard depending on the conditions.”

The Bulldogs’ pitch is very heavy following the recent rainfall and it has

forced Kear’s squad to train away from Mount Pleasant.

“We haven’t stepped foot on the pitch yet this year,” added Kear.

“We want to look after it and make sure it is in the best possible shape for when we welcome Leigh for our opening Championship match.

“We’ve either been working on fitness in the gym or been training at Howden Clough’s 3G pitch.”

But despite not being able to train at Mount Pleasant Kear has not gone light on his players following their week off after the Boxing Day game at Dewsbury.

“We have a traffic light system in place, grading how tough a week is going to be for the players in training,” said Kear.

“Last week it was red, which means I pushed the players really hard, but they all impressed me. They came back really eager and raring to go and in good shape after the festive period.

“This week I’ve been a bit kinder on them because I want them feeling fresh for the Heavy Woollen match.”

Two players who will definitely miss this Sunday’s clash are Alex Rowe and Brad Day. They picked up knee and shoulder injuries respectively in the Boxing Day match.

Rowe is set to miss the rest of pre-

Steve Horsfall

Sykes set for big return this year BOXER Gary Sykes is expected to come back with a bang in 2016 by lining up two fights in the coming months.

Sykes fought just once in 2015 recording an easy points victory over Ibrar Riyaz in Liverpool last summer.

But this year will see 31-year-old Sykes aim to become a two-weight British champion – which won’t be easy in the very challenging lightweight division.

Rainfall is ruining Sedge’s campaign

Alex Rowe (left) is usually one of the first names on John Kear’s teamsheet, but the prop will miss this Sunday’s Heavy Woollen friendly through injury season after he had a knee clear-out operation, but the prop is hoping to be back for the visit of Leigh.

Day, meanwhile, has been ruled out for another four weeks as the medical staff are still deciding on the best treatment option for his shoulder.

However James Harrison is hoping to

return following a hamstring strain, as are Joe Chandler and Luke Blake.

Scotland’s 2015 player of the year Dave Scott will make his home debut having arrived at Batley from Doncaster during the off-season and trialist John Tinker will be given an opportunity to impress Kear with a run-out at full-back.

HAVING not played a home game for 12 weeks Liversedge FC are rooted to the bottom of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division.

The Clayborn outfit are four points adrift of safety and last weekend’s home game against Clipstone was the latest in a long line fixtures to be postponed due to waterlogging.

As a result Liversedge have applied for emergency funding from the FA to improve

the drainage on their pitch, but even if they were successful they would still find themselves out of pocket due weeks of missing out on gate receipts and bar takings.

One saving grace for Jonathan Rimmington’s men is that they have games in hand on the sides immediately above them.

They look to get an away win against Staveley tomorrow (3pm) to slightly ease their relegation fears.