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COUNCIL chiefs need to do more “joined-up thinking” to stop planning issues causing wider problems. That’s the view of Mayor of Mirfield Coun Vivien Lees Hamilton after the town was hit by a series of controversies in recent days. Kirklees Council’s Strategic Planning Committee last week backed plans for 166 homes and industrial units off Slipper Lane. The so-called Mirfield25 scheme was followed by details of major changes to the busy Cooper Bridge road junction. A row also erupted about traffic access to Back Station Road –

extra traffic on Leeds Road made it a problem for wards other than Mirfield. She said this is also the case for plans to re-jig the Cooper Bridge junction, which may even affect towns outside Kirklees. The scheme is part of a £1.4bn transport plan from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It includes a new Ravensthorpe bypass and improvements to the A653 corridor from Dewsbury to Leeds. Work is set to progress in three stages, with Cooper Bridge delivered

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followed by a debate over a lack of places at local primary schools. Coun Lees-Hamilton (Con, Hopton) believes such issues are looked at in isolation by Kirklees. She said of the Mirfield25 scheme: “Anyone on the committee should have been able to see the application was inappropriate. “They were told our schools, doctors and roads are full and yet they still gave approval. “I was shocked they couldn’t or wouldn’t see it.” Coun Lees-Hamilton added that

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first by 2021. The A653 scheme would be under way by then, while the Ravensthorpe bypass is not expected to be completed before 2025. Coun Lees-Hamilton, pictured right, feels the effect of these on the district as a whole has not been thought through. She said: “I know the bypass is good news for Ravensthorpe but if it comes out at Fir Cottage – as it might do – it’ll kill Mirfield.” Coun Lees-Hamilton added that long-term

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Deaths AUTY NEE MARSHALL CATHERINE ELLA On 12 December, formerly of Mirfield, aged 99. Wife of the

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DOVE TERRY On 15 December, aged 65 years, of Liversedge. Husband of Ann. Funeral at St Peter’s Church, Hartshead, Tuesday 30 December at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.

EGGERT TRACEY On 11 December. Mum of Kirsty, Jordan & Mollie. Service at Batley Cemetery Chapel,

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FIRTH MARIA THERESIA On 11 December, of Earlsheaton, aged 86. Wife of the late Edward. Funeral at Dewsbury Minster, Tuesday 23 December at 2pm, followed by interment in Dewsbury Cemetery.

GOODALL MAVIS NEE WOOLLER On 6 December, aged 88 years. Wife of the late William. Service and cremation at Dewsbury on 18 December at 12.30pm.

GRACE NORMA WINIFRED NEE PRATT On 14 December, of Batley, aged 72 years. Wife of Rodney. Funeral at Twin Chapels, Batley Cemetery on Tuesday 30 December at 11am, followed by interment.

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SHEARD ERIC On 13 December in hospital, of Mirfield, aged 88. Husband of Brenda. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 24 December at 1.15 p.m.

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OFFICIALS CRITICISED FROM PAGE ONE... thinking is also needed given the chronic problems at the Ravensthorpe gyratory. Installed with a fiveyear life-span, traffic on Huddersfield Road from Dewsbury to Mirfield now gets clogged in tailbacks. Coun Lees-Hamilton said a serious look at school places in Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe is also needed. It follows the case of four-year-old Isabelle Firth, of Upper Hopton, who is unable to find a place at either nearby Lower Hopton or Battyeford primary schools. Coun Lees-Hamilton said: “Our schools are not just full with children from Mirfield. “They’re coming from Dewsbury and particularly Ravensthorpe, which has only one junior school but is experiencing a big rise in population. “The council should look at whether a new school or other extra places in the system would help parents stay closer to home.” Strategic planning committee members include Coun Andrew Pinnock (Lib Dem, Cleckheaton) and Coun Steve Hall (Lab, Heckmondwike). A council spokeswoman said: "Members of the Strategic Planning Committee are the most experienced in planning matters. "As part of setting up the committee a training package is being put in place to supplement their knowledge. "This will help them in making the very important decisions around jobs and housing the district faces." On roads she said: "Infrastructure on the scale of Cooper Bridge cannot be delivered by a single planning application. "And although there is a tariff-based policy in place to secure funds as development comes on stream there will need to be further public investment to bridge the gap. "At the moment the West Yorkshire Transport Fund is the most likely source of funding. “It has been widely reported in the latest announcements that the £1.4bn fund will deliver £69.3m of work at the Cooper Bridge junction plus the A62 and A644.” On joined up thinking she added: “The Local Plan, which is currently being prepared, will be the best way to co-ordinate future planned development activity with infrastructure requirements. “The plan will be required to have evidence around infrastructure provision and will be tested at the examination in public. “At the moment we are still working to the existing Unitary Development Plan - where there are policies to make contributions to, or secure, transport infrastructure, education places, public open space and affordable housing. “Planning officers consult with colleagues in education to secure financial contributions to school provision across the district.” Specifically on schools she said: “Demand for reception places in Dewsbury increased significantly between 2011 and 2012. “This increase has been sustained and this was identified as a strategic priority. “As a result the council has worked with three schools in the area to make additional primary places available. “In Mirfield, the underlying trend in the demand for reception places from children resident in this area has been decreasing since 2011. “But there have been modest peaks in the numbers of reception age children in 2012 and 2014. “The schools in the area are popular and consistently oversubscribed and have historically alleviated pressure Friday December 19 2014 from neighbouring areas. ISSUE NO: 665 “On balance, more children travel in to schools in 31 Branch Road Mirfield from neighbouring Batley areas. West Yorkshire “There is no immediate WF17 5SB need for additional places, but Tel: 01924 470296 this will be kept under Fax: 01924 472561 review.”

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important notice – no press next week B RACE yourselves, readers. Due to the Christmas holidays, there’ll be no Press next Friday. With Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day falling on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week that leaves The Press’s hard-working staff little time to produce and deliver an edition for you. Our offices at 31 Branch Road, Batley, will be closed from

midday on Christmas Eve, Wednesday December 24. They will re-open on Monday December 29, when we will be back hard at work on our next edition – which will be out on THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, rather than Friday, January 2.

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Airline victims pay off debts ...with help from our readers (PS TO RYANAIR: THERE’S STILL TIME FOR YOU TO SAY SORRY AND REFUND THEIR CASH...) By David Miller

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Gomersal charity workers with their debts after they were stung by an airline blunder. In July we reported that John and Christine Dewhirst, of Latham Lane, lost £4,000 following a flight mix-up. They were left with a big credit card bill after a problem with boarding passes for youngsters on an educational visit from Belarus. As a result of the story readers donated £525 – and now the couple’s debts are nearly paid off. Coffee mornings, cream teas and a breakfast at the Gomersal Lodge Hotel were held and they also made and sold cushions. Meanwhile, a barn dance last month featuring a free hog roast raised £1,435 for the cause. It leaves John and Christine about £200 short of paying off their credit card bill completely. Christine thanked Press readers and all those who took part in the fundraisers for their help. She added: “We’re also very lucky in having the support of all our families and friends, without whom we couldn’t have raised the money.” John and Christine have

News in Brief O’Donovan triumphs in selection battle DEWSBURY: Labour party members in Dewsbury West have re-selected Coun Darren O’Donovan to stand in the Kirklees Council elections again in May next year. At a ward meeting last Thursday night, Coun O’Donovan saw off the challenge of Paul Moore for the seat, which covers Ravensthorpe, Scout Hill, Dewsbury Moor, Westborough and Westtown. Mr Moore is a former employee of ex-Dewsbury MP Shahid Malik. More than 60 members attended and voted a comfortable majority for Coun O’Donovan. Mr Moore, who helps Dewsbury East Labour councillor Cathy Scott run Chickenley Community Centre, had been backed by another Dewsbury West councillor Karen Rowling, with Shahid Malik canvassing heavily on his behalf in recent weeks. Coun O’Donovan prevailed after being surprisingly de-selected by regional Labour officials, a decision he successfully appealed. He said afterwards: “I am incredibly proud to be re-selected to stand in Dewsbury West at the 2015 Kirklees Council elections. “I have done a huge amount of work for groups and individuals since 2011 and I want to continue fighting for all communities in the area. “I want to thank everyone for their support.”

Trafficking trial date BATLEY: Three men accused of human trafficking offences appeared in court on Monday. They are Mohammed Rafiq, 59, of Thorncliffe Road, Staincliffe, Mohammed Tariq Patel, 39, of Carr Side Crescent, and Mohammed Dadhiwala, 46, of Upper Mount Street. The trio made no plea at Leeds Crown Court to charges of conspiracy to arrange or facilitate travel within the UK for exploitation. A provisional trial date was set for Monday, October 5, 2015. Mr Rafiq is managing director of Ravensthorpe bed firm Kozee Sleep.

HAPPIER TIMES: Christine Dewhirst, fourth from right, back row, and fellow organiser Pam Wood, third right, front, with the party from Belarus before the Ryanair blunder which cost them £4,000 worked for the Friends of Belarus charity since the 1986 Chernobyl disaster. In July last year the couple arranged for youngsters to come to the UK on an educational trip. A Ryanair official refused to let them onto a connecting flight in Poland as boarding passes had not been stamped properly. John and Christine had to pay for 20 new tickets, having been told their existing ones were invalid. The couple unsuccessfully chased Ryanair for a year for reimbursement as the

problem was not their fault and it had left the charity out of pocket. Christine added: “At last we can see the finishing post as we now need just under £200 to pay back our credit card debt. “But I’ve still got the original boarding passes. It would be nice to think Ryanair would buy them back!” Further donations can also be made to: Friends of Belarus, c/o Yorkshire Bank, 12 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 4RJ.

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ROBBERS brandished knives at a man they beat to the ground in a terrifying attack in Batley Carr. The victim was on Bradford Road when two men who approached from Textile Street asked if he wanted to buy a mobile phone. When he declined, they pulled out knives, demanded money and assaulted him, leaving him badly hurt. The attack happened outside a motor spares store at around 9pm on Sunday, December 7. The robbers took cash from his trouser pocket before fleeing across Bradford Road into the entrance of an apartment block car park. Minutes before the incident, the victim had used a cash machine on Commercial Street in Batley town centre. One suspect is a white man in his late 30s to 40s, 6ft 1in tall, of large build and with a shaved head. He was wearing blue jeans. The other is a white man, aged about 35, 5ft 7in tall and of average build. He was wearing a plain black hoodie. Anyone with information can call the police robbery team on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Batley provider also in the race for home care package which could enable cuts to be made at Staincliffe and Huddersfield Foundation NHS Trust. The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and two GP practices in Huddersfield are also involved. Not-for-profit social enterprise firm Locala, whose existing contract ends in September, is the only other bidder. Coun Kane said despite a perceived conflict of interest there could also be a benefit. He said: “I can’t be a hypocrite because I’ve campaigned for there to be less private involvement in the NHS. “At least if Mid Yorkshire were to win,

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Immigration raid arrest at ‘Terry’s’ firm DEWSBURY businessman Tahir ‘Terry’ Zaman faces more bother after one of his firms was raided by immigration officials. Mr Zaman, of Heckmondwike Road, owns Huddersfieldbased Joseph Furniture Ltd. The company, of Station Road, Bradley, was targeted by Home Office officials at 8.45am on Wednesday. A 24-year-old Pakistani man was arrested on suspicion of overstaying his visa and could be deported if found to be here illegally. The firm faces a fine of up to £20,000 unless it can be proved proper checks were carried out. Zaman and his firm were fined for dumping illegal waste in November, and two years ago were hit with an £18,000 fire safety fine after a judge branded conditions at the premises a potential

“death-trap”. Anita Bailey, of Home Office Immigration Enforcement, said: “Businesses who employ illegal workers are defrauding the Treasury of vital funds. “They undercut employers who ply an honest trade and cheat legitimate job seekers out of employment opportunities.” Ashraf Esa, director of operations at the company, said the raid was not on the firm but on individuals. He added officials were looking for named people, three of whom worked at Joseph Furniture Ltd. He insisted checks had been made but the arrested man’s visa had been cancelled. Anyone with information about suspected immigration abuse should see www.gov.uk/reportimmigration-crime or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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hospital changes Dementia services may be rolled into masterplan DEMENTIA services may be rolled into a £284m district-wide community care masterplan. Details were given at a meeting of the North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on December 3. The meeting heard that current services for people with dementia are fragmented. A report for the CCG said the Care Closer to Home package would be an opportunity to improve the system.

Current dementia care is commissioned via mental health body the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This includes memory assessments for the early detection and diagnosis of dementia. Services can be affected by delays in A&E or problems when transferring a patient elsewhere. The report said putting dementia into Care Closer to Home would

reduce the impact of patients “falling” between services. It would also more easily bring other mental health care into play where and when needed. Two thirds of dementia sufferers in Kirklees live in their own homes while a third of carers, typically a relative, have depression. Care Closer to Home would see personal care plans implemented by health workers. It is hoped bet-

ter management of such conditions will keep more people out of hospital and offer more support to carers. The report noted there were 4,500 people aged over 65 in Kirklees who had dementia in 2012. It added of change: “This would significantly contribute to improved integration between physical and mental health and a holistic approach to care.”

News in Brief Car stolen in raid THORNHILL LEES: A car was stolen in a breakfast time raid on a property on Lees Avenue between 7.30am and 8am on Tuesday. The three raiders took a digital safe and the victim’s black Toyota Yaris, which has been recovered. All three were white, in their 20s or 30s, and may have been dropped off by a fourth man. Anyone with information can call police on 101.

Assault charge DEWSBURY: Joshua Balmforth, 20, of Thornhill Lees, did not enter a plea when he appeared at Wakefield Magistrates’ Court accused of causing grievous bodily harm following an alleged incident at a takeaway in the city centre early last Saturday. Takeaway worker Haq Nawaz Rasool, 38, suffered lifethreatening injuries. Three other suspects aged 20-22 from Batley, Mirfield and Leeds, were released on bail. Anyone with information can call Wakefield CID on 101.

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Lighting up time is easy as falling off a ladder... ’M LOOKING forward to Christmas more than ever this year, primarily because at least I won’t be celebrating it in a hospital bed. Or worse. You know that saying, about a drowning man seeing his entire life pass before his eyes? Well, I’m not sure about that. But I can tell you that a bloke who falls off a ladder makes a very cartoonish “aaagh!” noise, while having time to reflect that it’s the first time he’s done that in 40-odd years. This isn’t quite a Dickens kids-up-chimneys tale, but my dad first sent me up a ladder at 13. Okay, it was only a little sawn-off thing so that I could reach the bay windows on the posh houses down Frank Lane and Judy Haigh Lane in Thornhill. It wasn’t long however before I graduated into leathering and scrimming the five upstairs windows of the council houses of Edge Lane and Partridge Crescent, while dad Jim sedately cleaned the two downstairs, and chatted up the various housewives. Some 20 years I worked the ladders, on and off, only hanging my pockets up when the managing director of the Reporter Group suggested that

Shall I put a new battery in the clock while I’m up here, love? it wasn’t very seemly for the new editor-in-chief to be seen standing precariously on the third floor ledge while whistling George Formby’s ‘When I’m Cleaning Windows’. I was actually reflecting on my unblemished health and safety record on Saturday morning, while hanging Christmas lights from the guttering, seconds before my foot simply slipped off the rung as I started my descent. Pride before the fall, eh? Literally. Nothing I hadn’t done 10,000

times before, then whoosh. My foot missed the next rung too, so I probably looked like a middle aged gymnast, doing the vertical splits in a pair of tracky bottoms, before I went sideways and the ladder started to follow. Like I said, I don’t know about time slowing down at these junctures, but I did realise my knee shouldn’t be twisted like that, before I spotted a bush that only last week the wife had been urging me to cut right back. I’m glad I didn’t. I remember dad falling between two bay windows while trying to take a short cut, and what the severely trimmed hedge did to his nether regions. Good job his fathering days were done. Luckily I managed to push off the ladder towards the bush. I’m sure there was a lot more Buster Keaton or Harold Lloyd about my landing than Daniel Craig or Tom Cruise. In fact my first thought, as I lay winded on the ground, realising I was fortunately still in one piece, was “Jeez, I hope noone saw that. I bet I looked a right tit.” The knee came up like a balloon, but not before I finished hanging the bloody lights. Good

LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood job they worked when I got them done* because that would have been annoying. It’s a timely reminder of our mortality whenever something so innocuous but potentially dangerous happens, but never moreso than at Christmas. So as you gather your family around you for the festivities, and in the unlikely event that you’re having a fish dish as opposed to the traditional turkey, be careful of swallowing any bones, won’t you? Or at least make sure someone in the room knows the Heimlich manoeuvre. As for the Lockwood household – those flaming lights can stay up all year… *The lights are supposed to hang down like icicles, but there are a couple of problems. One, they don’t hang down straight and two, they’re not the ‘white’ it said on the box, so unless the dog’s been up on the roof for a widdle – or Rudolph’s had a leak – that

Put the lawyers on trial IT’S been open season on British journalists for a few years now, embarrassed celebs and politicians using the might of the law to batter an entire profession, all for the sins of a handful of people who illegally listened to phone messages. It was rightly stopped and the miscreants punished, but the Leveson report took a sledgehammer to a walnut. Now comes news that a £31 million, five-year inquiry into alleged abuse by British troops in Iraq was completely unfounded, the product mostly of lawyers’ fertile imaginations and their greedy manipulation of our legal system. Two firms, Leigh Day and Public Interest Lawyers (that’s a joke) have pocketed millions and are unrepentant at what they’ve cost us, and the ordeal they’ve put innocent troops through. They called the inquiry “morally justified and politically required.” What’s justified and required is those firms footing the entire bill for their follies, and the legal industry being called to timely account. doesn’t quite work. And not all of the lights quite work either, which means that from the end of the drive, it looks like we’ve got Arabic script scrawled across

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The BBC brand is so tarnished that it can’t be cleaned up A

PROPOS my impromptu impression of Tarzan diving for and missing his jungle vine (detailed above), the prospect of falling from a great height could only really be made palatable by the thought of Russell Brand being there to break your fall. I’d even be tempted to go up a few rungs to ensure maximum impact. What an odious, whining selfpublicist this preening prima donna (pictured) is. It staggers me that the BBC considers it appropriate to give Brand the faintest whiff of publicity after his stunt with Jonathan Ross in 2008, when they rang an elderly man and taunted him – on air – about sleeping with his granddaughter. Whiff of publicity? The BBC is Brand’s personal oxygen tank, seemingly crusading on his profiteering behalf, taking every opportunity to promote his ridiculous book and his childish ideology. Simply listening to Brand’s castrato whine and his uninformed blathering is enough to make most sane people rush to join the Tories or UKIP, but that’s not the point. Is this really why we pay the licence fee? The days are long past when Thursday night’s Question Time was the high table of political discourse, a serious platform that properly democratised Westminster. Anyone could tune in and learn about the issues of the day, be informed about the different parties’ positions. Last week it turned into a chimps’ tea party, with the mostly hand-picked socialist rabble that BBC staffers pack into the audience at their braying worst. I don’t know whether host David Dimbleby has simply given up on dignity, or whether his ageing brain has been addled by exposure to the Celebrity Jungle and X Factor generation, but he might as well have chaired last week’s programme with pantomime custard pies on the table in front of him. Days are not so long past when there wasn’t a publicity stunt Nigel Farage wouldn’t indulge in to promote the UKIP brand. I’d suggest that his party’s march is sufficiently mainstream that he can start picking and choosing his stages from now on. He doesn’t need this rubbish. Between now and May the BBC will move heaven and earth to discredit Farage and UKIP – it is the PR wing of Marxism, with increasingly few voices of intelligent reason in its ranks. The sooner the BBC is removed from public subsidy and made to earn its own crust, the bet-

ter. Make no doubt, the quality programming, both on TV and radio, will remain. Right now however, most of your money is providing lavish lifestyles for left-wing Brithaters, for whom Brand clearly has demagogue status. PS: An interesting few statistics here, obtained under Freedom of Information. BBC News – just news, not entertainment, sport, drama, etc etc – has 12 ‘controllers’, 57 ‘heads’ and 321 ‘editors’ among its 7,598 staff, with less than half titled as journalists. Among them are director of news and current affairs James Harding (£340,000 salary), ex-editor of The Times, via Trinity College Cambridge and two private London schools. Very ‘man of the people’ eh? Just like Russell Brand. And you’re happy paying for this?

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In return, those affected would be offered a space in the A CAMPAIGN group in Clecknew Strata Homes scheme. heaton has accused council But there would be no guarchiefs of helping a developer antee of parking – and two of with controversial proposals the 10 homes affected seem to for new homes. have been missed off. A Kirklees report into plans Graeme Raisbeck, of the for 51 properties off New Lane, Cleckheaton Action Group on Moorside, suggested a solu(CAG), believes council offition to potential traffic prob- cials have effectively done the lems. developer’s job for them. Parking bays would be He said: “There’s been no removed from 10 existing thought for decades-long resihomes to create room for dents or their basic rights. access roads. “We feel this is bordering on an attempt to cleanse existCHRISTMAS DAY TREAT: St John’s ing residents Church in Cleckheaton is laying on a free in Moorside Christmas Day lunch (2pm) for those who may in favour of a be alone this year. Organiser Margaret Couch developer.” said: “Many people are alone over the festive He added a time - young and old alike.” To book a place, better site for call Margaret on 01274 874661. new homes

would be a mill complex on Westgate which already has outline permission for 217 properties. Mr Raisbeck added: “The land off New Lane is one step down from green belt and was supposed to be protected. “We’re not NIMBYs. We were delighted to see 12 homes built on what is now Rustless Close. “It was a grotty brownfield site and we think these should be developed first. “But instead we’re going to lose yet more of our urban green space.” CAG are next due to meet on Tuesday, January 20, at a venue yet to be decided. For details email cag@ibbi.co.uk or see their website at www.ibbi.co.uk/ natureinmybackyard.

Burglar had a map of his targets A SERIAL burglar had a map showing the premises in Cleckheaton he planned to target. Andrew Gregory, 34, was found hiding in woods after breaking into a business complex on Cartwright Street last Wednesday. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Gregory got inside four units by removing roof tiles. The premises he raided included a children’s play gym, an adult gym and a

Baby Ballet shop. Clothing and an I Love Baby Ballet carrier bag with money inside were among the items seized from him. A map showing the building’s location and how long it would take to walk there was also found. Andy Wills, prosecuting, said: “The premises were ransacked and there was a considerable amount of damage caused. “Damage was caused to internal doors, locked cup-

boards were forced and the alarm box and air conditioning units were smashed off the wall.” Police dogs picked up Gregory’s scent and he was found hiding nearby a short time later. Gregory, who has 77 offences including several burglaries on his record, admitted four break-ins. He was committed to Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on January 8. No application for bail was made.

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You all did us proud Dear Sir, This year’s poppy appeal for the Mirfield & District Royal British Legion Branch Area has now reached over £19,000, with some monies yet to be handed in. This year’s appeal was a big effort, as our area covers from Calder Road in Ravensthorpe to the Three Nunns at Cooper Bridge. Within this area we noticed an immediate awareness to the appeal, created in part, to the publicity of the centenary of World War One being declared.

A Christmas message From: Rod Barnes, interim chief executive, Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Dear Sir, As a vital emergency service that provides life-saving care and treatment to residents of Yorkshire and its many visitors all year round, Christmas is just like any normal working day for many of our staff. To ensure patients receive the care they need we have staff working across vital services – our emergency ambulance service, including those taking 999 calls in our emergency operations centre, and the 24/7 NHS 111 service providing advice and help for those people who have an urgent healthcare need. We have been experiencing unprecedented levels of demand during the last week and we have been extremely busy responding to everything from heart attacks and strokes to road traffic collisions, alcohol-related illnesses and injuries, and providing advice on common ailments such as indigestion and headaches. As this holiday period is a traditionally challenging time for us, I am writing to your readers to ask them to do what they can to ease the pressure on our services by behaving responsibly, looking after friends and neighbours who may be vulnerable at this time of year and staying safe.

Letter of the Week: Tim Wood, Poppy Appeal organiser, Mirfield RBL Each day we set up our stall in the front entrance to the Yorkshire Co-op in Mirfield town centre, and each day more people gave to our team of collectors than on previous occasions. We are tremendously grateful to the management and staff of the Co-op for always making us welcome.

This will help to avoid the need to call an ambulance – something no-one wants during this festive time. Please stock up on medication to manage common health conditions, make sure you have sufficient prescription medicine to last over Christmas, and remember to pack your medication if you’re going away. Take care when you are out and about, keep warm and ensure you drink responsibly. Please only call 999 in an emergency when it is obvious that you or another person has a serious or life-threatening illness or injury and needs timecritical help. We often find our staff are caught up dealing with patients with non-urgent conditions where alternative care would have been more appropriate. These calls divert emergency staff away from those with potentially life-threatening conditions and can cause dangerous delays. The trust is urging people to ‘Choose Well’ and select the most appropriate service for their healthcare needs. This includes self-care, pharmacists, GP surgeries and urgent care centres across the region as well as NHS 111. A dedicated page on our website contains details of local walk-in centres and minor injury units across the Yorkshire and the Humber region in addition to the NHS 111 service provided by the Trust. You can find the page here www.yas.nhs.uk/Calling999 /Choose_Well.html or by click-

The Guides, Scouts, Air Cadets, Army Cadets and students from the Military Preparation School made a big difference with the street and bucket collections. The veterans and helpers who turned out this year did extra hours to cover up for absent friends. The girls who knitted the

ing on the Choose Well link on our homepage www.yas.nhs.uk. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff who have worked tirelessly over the last 12 months to care for patients and to those who are working over the festive period for their continued dedication, commitment and professionalism during what will be a busy time. As always, this is very much appreciated by the trust and, more importantly, our patients. I would also like to wish you and your readers a very merry Christmas and a safe and enjoyable New Year.

Little-known links to USA From: Imelda Marsden, Mirfield Dear Sir, Over several months I have been in contact with Long Island, New York, via an American friend to try and find out if the Queen Anne staircase from Blake Hall in Mirfield – which was shipped out in 1958 – was still there. Blake Hall was where Anne Bronte was a governess for nine months in 1839. In the first half of her novel Agnes Grey she depicts her experiences at Blake Hall as ‘Wellwood’ and the Ingham family who owned the hall as the Bloomfields. A lot of e-mails have been sent and received from various bodies in New York and we

poppies, and everyone who went the extra mile this year all played their part in a small town’s effort to bring a giant result, which you exceeded well and beyond our wildest expectations. To everyone who gave and made an effort, thank you all so much; you did us more than proud.

have been put in touch with Quogue Historical Society on Long Island. They checked to see if the house and staircase were still there, as the area has had many hurricanes in the past. The present owner of the house has sent images of the staircase in-situ. I remember as a little girl going to Blake Hall and its grounds, and sadly it was demolished in 1954. I used to have a photo of the staircase and a copy of the auction catalogue of fittings for sale, which I could not find. So a big thank you to Mirfield Library for sending a version of their copy of the staircase at Blake Hall, and also thanks to Gary and Marie Peacock from the Mirfield Memories website. So Mirfield and Quogue are working together to document this little-known link between us, with both sides of the Atlantic working together. The fruits of our labours will be viewed in Mirfield during the Bronte Bicentenary and we will keep in contact with Long Island in the future.

Memories of They do not represent Islam Joan Kershaw From: Councillors Mumtaz Hussain and Darren O’Donovan (Lab, Dewsbury West) Dear Sir, We are writing to you as elected representatives in Dewsbury to firstly condemn

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fairways & Granby Ltd, 61 Low Lane, Birstall, alterations to convert part of derelict building to one residential unit (within a Conservation Area). AK Stores, 126-128, North Road, Dewsbury, single-storey extension and alterations. Fairways & Granby Ltd, 61 Low Lane, Birstall, alterations to convert derelict building to two residential units (within a Conservation Area). O Watt, adjacent to 20 Bank View, Birkenshaw, erection of detached dwelling. Oakapple Retirement Homes Ltd, adjacent to 527 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, erection of retail unit with five apartments above. T Pearson, 43A Whitehall Road East, Birkenshaw, extensions and dormer windows. Masjid-E-Noor, Education Centre, Lees

Hall Road, Thornhill Lees, first floor extension, two entrances and fire escape, alterations to building and car park layout, and conversion of outbuilding to body wash room. Mr T Mahmood, 4 Church Walk, Staincliffe, ground and first floor extensions. Mrs N Bi, 45 Fir Avenue, Ravensthorpe, single-storey extension. K White, The Rhyddings, Briestfield Road, Dewsbury, alterations to convert swimming pool enclosure to living accommodation. Riva Homes, 105 White Lee Road, Batley, reserved matters application for erection of 14 dwellings persuant to outline permission 2012/93966. Ebrahim Sidat, Store, Wesley Place, Dewsbury, installation of five external signs. John Cotton Group Ltd, Nunbrook

Mills, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, single-storey extension. C Lancaster, 31 Park Drive, Mirfield, certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single-storey extension. I Madden, land adjacent to 123 Foxroyd Lane, Thornhill, erection of three flats. M Ellahi, 11 Crescent Avenue, Ravensthorpe, extensions. Mr Chadwick, 1 Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, works to TPO(s) 02/03. Mr Hobson, Woodview House, 1C Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, works to TPO(s) 02/03. Mr N Akhtar, Albion Street, Dewsbury, two-storey cafe and take-away. Mr M Salim, 131 Headfield Road, Savile Town, detached garage with gym/store below. NatWest, 40 Market Street, Heckmondwike, illuminated and non-

the wicked acts we have seen in Pakistan and Australia this week, and secondly to promote a message of peace to all members of the community. Those that some call Muslim extremists are not quite that. Extremists – yes, however they have no connection to the message of peace and humanity that the vast majority of Muslims around the world believe in. Like the Holy Bible, the Holy Quran promotes peace, selflessness, charity, goodwill and respect to others regardless of their background. The perpetrators of these abhorrent acts are cowards. They do not represent Muslims or the Holy Quran. We have spoken to a number of faith groups this past few days and a number of members of the public in Dewsbury and we are proud of the tolerance and understanding of our communities. We send our condolences to the families of those that lost their lives and we pray that we will see no more of these extremist acts anywhere in the world.

illuminated signs. Mr M Shabir, 214 Northstead, Ravensthorpe, dormers to front and rear to form rooms in roofspace. S Dawkins, 16-22 Walker Street, Thornhill Lees, installation of external wall insulation to the rear and side. S Dawkins, 42 Walker Street, Thornhill Lees, installation of external wall insulation to side elevation. S Dawkins, 48 Walker Street, Thornhill Lees, installation of external wall insulation to side elevation. S Dawkins, 8, 10 & 12 School Street, Ravensthorpe, installation of external wall insulation to the side and rear. HSBC, 68 Market Place, Westgate, Heckmondwike, Listed Building Consent for replacement of external ATM. Cross Hall Developments (Leeds) Ltd, Old Presbytery, Kirkgate, Birstall, alter-

ations to existing church hall and presbytery to form eight dwellings and erection of nine dwellings (within a Conservation Area). D Hall, 3 Swincliffe Gardens, Birkenshaw, non-material amendment to previous permission 2014/92986 for erection of single-storey rear extension. Mr B Firth, St John’s C of E Church, Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, works to TPO(s) 51/91. St John Fisher Catholic High School, 55 Oxford Road, Dewsbury, works to TPO(s) 97/90 within a Conservation Area. Mr M Dalal, 13 St Mary’s Place, Savile Town, the proposal is for single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.9m.

From: Ged Brentnall, Earlsheaton Dear Sir, A well-loved mother, auntie and sister-in-law, formerly of Dewsbury, has passed away. Mrs Joan Kershaw died shortly after her 87th birthday, on Saturday December 6, in her adopted country of Canada. Mrs Kershaw died peacefully in her sleep, with her children by her side. Mrs Kershaw was brought up in Westtown, Dewsbury, and was one of 11 children in the Brentnall family. She had seven sisters and three brothers, and she was the last of her siblings to pass away, which occurred in Surrey, Vancouver, British Columbia. Married to mechanic Peter Kershaw, they lived in Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, where daughter Melanie and younger brother John were brought up. Whilst living in Ravensthorpe they helped estab-

lish the Banks Sports amateur rugby team, being active committee members at the Ravensthorpe Hotel. The Kershaws then moved to Scout Hill, where second Danny was born. In 1976 the Kershaws moved to Canada and settled in Vancouver. Typical of her helpful nature, Mrs Kershaw worked for the Salvation Army in her local area, Surrey, where she lived. A lady who helped many people will be sadly missed by friends and relations in and around the Dewsbury area. RIP.

Midwives row defies all logic From: David Honeybell, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, The decision of the Supreme Court in London to rule against the two Glasgow midwives, Mary Doolan and Connie Wood, defies all logic. Connie and Mary are midwifery sisters working for the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Foundation Trust. The trust have ordered late abortions to be performed in the delivery ward, but being against abortion, Connie and Mary have steadfastly refused to take any part in the late terminations. They now face the stark choice of aborting babies, or leaving the job that they love and are very highly qualified to do. If every midwife opposed to abortion followed their conscience the repercussions of the Supreme Court ruling could leave every hospital trust, already at full stretch because of a shortage of midwives, in an impossible situation. What the situation regarding conscientious objectors to abortion amongst midwives in the Mid Yorkshire Trust is, I don't know. But the safety of both mothers and babies will be put at great risk, if like Connie and Mary, midwives have to resign because of their objections to taking part in abortions. Perhaps Stephen Eames could clarify the situation for all expectant mothers in his trust’s area.

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Friday December 19, 2014

‘Pay for plans’ call as traffic chaos grows By David Miller

Hafsah wins Mensa place A TEENAGER from Ravensthorpe has won a place in Mensa, the society for people with high IQs. Heckmondwike Grammar School pupil Hafsah Sheikh, 13, recently sat the group’s official tests along with other candidates of all ages. Hafsah had only two days to familiarise herself with the format of the tests she passed – and in one test she recorded a score of 154, which corresponds to the top two per cent of the population. Hafsah’s mother Maryam Sheikh said: “We are extremely proud of Hafsah’s achievements. “They are a result of her own tenacity and hard work, coupled with the superb work Heckmondwike Grammar School is doing with her. “We try to keep her focused on her education and keep her feet firmly on the ground.” Headteacher Mike Cook added: “Congratulations to Hafsah. She is doing extremely well in school and she should be proud of this endorsement of her ability.”

HOUSING developers should pay up front for the cost of new infrastructure, a councillor said after traffic chaos in Mirfield. Coun Martyn Bolt (Con) hit out amid an on-going row about access to Back Station Road. Drivers trying to negotiate the route are being blocked by cars parked by residents and railway commuters. Works to bring the unadopted road up to standard are making the situation worse. Coun Bolt said the works should have been done years ago – and called for the planning system to be changed. He said: “The planning system should be front-ended so the community sees the benefit first. “Developers shouldn’t be allowed to make a profit before they’ve met the council’s planning conditions." Homes at Southbrook

Gardens were given planning permission on condition that Back Station Road was improved. But when Mirfield gained a direct train link to London, it led to a big rise in passengers at the railway station. Coun Bolt is among those pushing for extra parking at the station to reduce the strain. Police were called last Tuesday when a resident became embroiled in a standoff with a lorry driver blocking her exit. Currently, developers pay for improvements to local infrastructure under planning rules called Section 106 Agreements. Coun Bolt wants these enforced up front and added: “There are problems in not making sure companies meet their obligations. “In Upper Hopton, children were promised a playground but still haven’t got one as the developer later went bust.”

BODY FIND: Police found a body after being called to a house in Howden Clough last Thursday over fears for a woman’s safety. Officers arrived at Windsor Road at around 5.40am and found the 44-year-old had died. There were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

DEPUTY NAMED: Tory councillor Jim Dodds, who works for local MP Simon Reevell, will be Dewsbury Labour councillor Paul Kane’s deputy when he takes over as Mayor of Kirklees next year.

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Do you know fuel thief in a beanie? A DRIVER is accused of leaving a Shaw Cross garage without paying for fuel in the third such incident recently. The man, pictured, left the Chidswell Service Station on Leeds Road in a dark VW Jetta at around 4.15pm on Friday, December 12. Garage co-owner Chris Cundall said the suspect, who was wearing a beanie hat, filled up with fuel worth £71.63. Suspected offenders are likely to be filmed and Mr Cundall said: “We invested in a highquality CCTV system focusing

predominantly on faces.” Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting crime number 13140482140. ■ A GARAGE assistant was run over as he tried to stop a motorist leaving a Dewsbury petrol station without paying. The 43-year-old suffered a leg injury and needed hospital treatment last Friday. It is claimed a man in a silver Nissan Navara filled his vehicle and several containers with diesel worth about £170 at the Nisa station on Savile Road at around 4.30pm.

Simon Reevell’s Notes from Westminster

Religion is not just for Christmas THIS WEEK Parliament passed another important stage in a bill that seems destined to become law. The Local Government (Religious etc Observances) Bill has not been on the front pages of newspapers, nor has it made the TV news. However, as we approach Christmas it is worth pausing to look at the bill’s aims. For many people, Christmas is about Santa and presents and tinsel and rightly so. But we shouldn’t forget that those things are relatively recent additions to a celebration that is about the birth of a child in a stable. We enjoy the office parties and the TV specials but as a Christian country we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We sing about it in carols and we see images of it on many of our Christmas cards; it is quite literally what Christmas is about – although to borrow from the well-known Dog’s

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Trust advert, religion is not just for Christmas. That’s why so much of what we do throughout the year is about Christian values. It’s why people who would not describe themselves as overly religious look to be married in church and baptize their children after having carefully chosen Godparents. Another example of our Christian heritage occurs each day in Parliament. The first item on each day’s agenda is prayers that are conducted by one of the bishops or by the Speaker’s chaplain. This is not in any way a snub to those MPs who are of a different faith or none – and none of them

look at it in that way. It simply reflects the fact that we are a Christian nation. And so back to the Local Government (Religious etc Observations) Bill. Its purpose is to allow any council at any level to be able to commence its meetings with prayers in the way that occurs in Parliament. It will not in any way seek to compel this. But it will allow it. Many types of council began their meetings in this way for many years but some people have brought legal challenges and so this bill makes the position clear. It is appropriate that it jumped a major hurdle in an unopposed vote at this special time of year. With very best wishes for Christmas,

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Get off the fence! GARY URGES COUNCIL TO MAKE DECISION HE SAYS COULD SAVE LIVES By David Miller LIVES are at risk due to a fence stopping drivers seeing their way out onto a busy Dewsbury road. That is the view of resident Gary Flowers, right, who commissioned his own report into traffic problems on Wakefield Road. Northern Transport Planning agree visibility is “severly restricted to the detriment of highway safety”. The fence, pictured, fronting onto Wakefield Road, was put up in June 2013, allegedly without permission. Retired plumber Mr Flowers, 67, said no enforcement action was taken and now a retrospective planning application has been made.

He added neighbours cannot see traffic or pedestrians when exiting from parking at the rear of their homes. Mr Flowers said: “My biggest worry is Wakefield Road is a major walking route for school children. “Kids will be kids in that they’ll cross the road where they want rather than use the traffic island which might be safer.” Andrew Kirby, for Northern Transport

School cashes in after Bangla’s birthday bash ABDUL KAHAR of the Bangla Lounge restaurant in Birstall presented a cheque for £1,200 to Sandra Lord from Birstall St Patrick’s RC Primary School after diners at the restaurant’s second birthday bash raised £1,200 to help revamp the school’s playground. Kirklees deputy mayor Coun Paul Kane (Lab, Dewsbury East) was among those who attended and watched performances by Elvis Presley impersonators and a magician.

Planning, noted the fence varies from 2m to 2.5m in height. Fences taller than 1m next to roads need planning permission to make sure drivers can see. Mr Kirby, who sent his report to Kirklees Council, concluded the safety risks are so serious that permission should be refused. Mr Flowers added that the neighbours do get on, and he has written to the fence owner apologising for

having to complain. He said: “Sadly, the fence looks more like what you’d find on a farm or on a big back garden. “I did hear at one time that wrought-iron railings were proposed. They would have been nice but I don’t know what happened to them.” A council spokeswoman said following complaints the owner was told planning permission should have been sought. She added: “This resulted in the submission of the retrospective planning application. “Officers are now considering the application, including the impact upon the users of the highway. “The council will review the matter once the application has been determined.”

News in Brief Choral carols CLECKHEATON: Choristers are to turn out in force tonight (Friday) to celebrate the renovation of St John’s Church. Whitcliffe Mount school choir and the Cleckheaton Community Choir will be joined by singers from St John’s, St Luke’s and Whitechapel churches. There will be carols at the Christmas tree near the Town Hall at 7pm followed

by a procession to St John’s Church. The new Bishop of Huddersfield, Dr Jonathan Gibbs, is due to lead the celebrations.

Bike charge DEWSBURY MOOR: A man is accused of handling a stolen motorbike worth about £1,000. Christopher Kitchen, 37, of Gledhill Terrace, allegedly committed the offence in Mirfield on August 10, Kirklees Magistrates’ Court was told. He was granted unconditional bail and will face trial in March.

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their employees. It is against this background that a case recently reached the Court of Appeal – Mohamud v Wm Morrison Supermarkets. Mr Mohamud was of Somali descent but living in England and had visited a supermarket petrol station in order to check the tyre pressures on his car. After doing this he went into the kiosk and asked a Morrisons employee whether he could print some documents stored on a memory stick. Without any provocation at all the employee responded in an abusive way, using racist language. Mr Muhamud left the kiosk but was followed by the defendant’s employee who subjected him to a violent assault. The matter reached the Court of Appeal, who had to adjudicate as to whether the claimant could bring a claim for compensation against Morrisons as a result of being attacked by one of their employees. The Court of Appeal re-stated the legal position and, in my view, underlined the importance of analysing the connection between what the employee’s duties at work were against the actions the employee carried out. The Court of Appeal accepted that the employee’s employment gave him the opportunity, setting, time and place to in essence to tee up the circumstances to carry out the wrongful act but stated that there needed to be some extra factor or feature which would make the employer liable. Having carried out this careful analysis the Court came to the conclusion that the supermarket’s employee had limited interaction with customers who simply came into the kiosk to purchase petrol and other goods from the kiosk. The Court also stated that the employee was not placed in a situation where an outbreak of violence was likely. Consequently, they decided that this was a one-off unprovoked assault by an employee upon a customer but that did not make Morrisons responsible to compensate the customer for the serious injuries suffered. The claim failed. This decision can be seen to vary with earlier decisions where attacks upon customers have been met with successful claims for compensation against the employer. Obviously, people who are injured want to be able to claim against the employer who is likely to be insured and therefore in a position to pay the compensation and any legal costs. This latest decision shows the importance and necessity for judges to carry out this detailed analysis based on the facts of each individual case as they arise.

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ONE of the region’s bestknown hairdressers has launched his own range of specialist products. After more than 30 years in the hair business, Batley-based Mark Betts has created a series of salon-quality shampoos, conditioners, sprays and treatments that are already causing a stir. The luxury products collection went on sale recently – and the first batch was quickly snapped up by his clients. Mark, who works alongside wife Allison and son Josh in his Commercial Street salon, has spent more than two years developing almost 40 separate products for his professional haircare range, which are all manufactured in the UK and not tested on animals. Most of the ingredients are organic – and a fully organic range is due to be on sale from January. “The new range combines all our knowledge of using hair products for the last 30 years,” said Mark. “We’ve created something that is luxurious and high-quality, easy to use and environmentally-friendly. “We’ll be using them exclusively in the salon and the feedback we’ve had from customers so far has been amazing. Hair and beauty bloggers are also taking a keen interest, and a review-

LEGEND: Hairdresser Mark Betts with wife Allison at their Batley salon er from San Francisco has asked for samples.” The range can be bought from the salon, from the Mark Betts website and soon other local salons will be offering the products. Customers can also

take advantage of a discounted refill service, to cut down on packaging waste. Mark Betts Hairdressing was launched in 1997 and the firm currently has 19 members of staff. As well as the Commercial Street salon, Mark runs three state-of-the-art hairdressing training centres in Batley, central Huddersfield and at Almondbury High School, with more than 200 students making the firm one of the biggest hairdressing training providers in Yorkshire. ■ For more information visit www.markbetts.co.uk.

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MILK FLOAT CRASH: A milkman was hurt when his vehicle collided with a stationary roadsweeper last Saturday. He was treated at the scene by paramedics following the incident at around 10am on Moor Lane. It is thought winter sun may have affected the milkman's visibility. Anyone with information can call Kirklees Police on 101.

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Q: In what year was Mark Betts Hairdressing founded? (Read the article to find out) Write your answer on a postcard or the back of a sealed envelope and send it to: Mark Betts Competition, The Press, 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB. Alternatively email your answer to competitions@thepressnews.co.uk. Don’t forget to include your name, full postal address and daytime telephone number. The winners will be drawn at random from correct entries. The closing date is 12noon on Friday, January 9 2015. Good luck! Terms and conditions *Mark Betts will supply the winner with a maximum of three products every seven weeks for 12 months. Entries must be sent to The Press, 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB. All entries must be received by 12noon on Friday, January 9 2015. Entrants must be aged 16+. Correct entries will be entered into a draw which will take place on Friday January 9 2015. The Press News Ltd’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prize is non-transferable and must be accepted as offered. There are no cash alternatives or cash substitutes for the prize. Any personal data collected as part of this competition will only be used for notifying the winner and delivering the prize.

SHOWBIZ journalist Neil Sean launched his new book ‘Live from the London Palladium’ with a signing session at Mirfield Library. Mirfield-born Neil works for international broadcasters NBC, Channel 10 and Sky News and was back in town last Saturday. ‘Live from the London Palladium’ features all the major

names that Neil has interviewed who have played at the famous venue, from Yorkshire favourites such as Jane McDonald through to legends like Tony Bennett, Norman Wisdom and Kylie Minogue. Locals popped into the Huddersfield Road library for a signed copy of the new book and a chat over coffee and biscuits.

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DEWSBURY RAMS face a much tougher challenge against Batley Bulldogs this Boxing Day, according to coach Glenn Morrison. Morrison takes his side the short journey to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Boxing Day to take on a new-look Bulldogs side (12pm). The former NRL and Super League star will be hoping for a turn in fortunes for this year’s match-up after seeing his side lose the last two Boxing Day encounters. But the Rams bring a rich vein of form with them into the highly-anticipated clash – having secured full league points from the 2014 Championship encounters, including a dramatic last-gasp win at Mount Pleasant. Morrison said: “It was great to do the double over Batley last season, it was the first time the club has done that for a long time. “We were lucky to get both wins but they came at a very important time in such a big season. “But Batley, like most clubs this season, have improved and let’s not forget they were Grand Finalists not long ago. “They will certainly be looking to bounce back from last season.” And the former Bradford Bulls forward admits that home advantage could be a big factor in the festive fixture.

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League competition, with supporters having a first chance to see them in action at the traditional festive trial match. Mr Nicholas said: “We are looking forward to Boxing Day. There a couple of players who may not play but whatever team we put out, they will be desperate to get off to a good start, equally so will Dewsbury, which makes for a great game. “I would hope for a crowd of 3,000. This is a new start for everybody. “I hope there is interest in the community and we can build on this.” Batley won last year’s Boxing Day fixture 10-4 at Tetley’s Stadium in front of a crowd of 2,344 fans, but the Rams won both meetings in the Championship last season.

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HOT STEPPER: Kieran Hyde steps past Bulldogs forwards Alistair Leak and Adam Gledhill as his Ram’s side thrashed their rivals in the Championship during the 2014 season – but Morrison insists this will mean little come Boxing Day... Steve Horsfall The Rams certainly know how tough it can be to win at Mount Pleasant, as they found out during last season’s Heavy Woollen derby. Morrison’s men had trailed 12-0 against a relegation-threatened Batley side, but battled back with Shane Grady’s try three minutes from full-time securing a dramatic 16-14 victory. “They will have a great advantage on their own ground,” Morrison continued. “It is always a tough place to go and probably offers the biggest advantage if you are used to playing

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Nicholas wants to see the fans BATLEY BULLDOGS chairman Kevin Nicholas hopes the Boxing Day derby can attract a bumper crowd as the Championship enters a new era. Dewsbury Rams will become the first team to visit the newly named Fox’s Biscuits Stadium next-week as they seek revenge for the previous season’s Boxing Day defeat. The Bulldogs and Rams will both be looking for strong pre-seasons as they embark on a fresh challenge under the RFL’s Super 8s structure – with promotion and relegation returning in 2015. John Kear and Glenn Morrison have made a host of new signings as they look to secure their places in the Championship and push for promotion to the Super

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BATLEY BULLDOGS coach John Kear admits his Boxing Day selection may shock a few, but those in the starting line-up have earnt their spot. The Bulldogs will this year host the annual match-up with the newlynamed Fox’s Biscuits Stadium likely to attract a large crowd for the event. Kear’s men carry an impressive record in the Boxing Day bonanza, having seen off the challenge of Glenn Morrison’s Rams in the previous two encounters, and Batley will be hoping to make it a hat-trick this festive season. Last year’s Heavy Woollen derby brought a bumper crowd of 2,346 to the Tetley’s Stadium, with fans travelling from across Yorkshire to watch the highly-anticipated clash. On that occasion, despite being the away team, the Bulldogs grabbed a late try through ex-Ram Luke Blake to seal a 10-4 victory. And Kear says his selection, whilst dictated by injuries, is the best team he could select and offers players a real chance to impress. Kear said: “It has been tough for me to select the side, obviously we have a few players still out injured who have not been considered, but it has been dictated by the effort and commitment shown in training. “The players in the starting XIII may shock one or two but they have certainly earned their place. “The players have done a lot of hard work over the pre-season and I am sure they want to play a game of rugby league. “They are fed up of me harking on and all the running they have had to do, now it is time to get ball in hand against tough opposition. “This trial game will give the players and the coaching staff a real indication of where we are in our preparation.”

The Bulldogs begin their Championship campaign with a home game against Workington on Sunday February 15 – but the Mount Pleasant outfit will build up to that with three friendly fixtures against Dewsbury, Featherstone and North Wales Crusaders. “There is no such thing as a friendly, it is more of a trial game. The players will be putting their hand up for selection but we have three other trial games too,” Kear continued. “The players will not be at the same level of match fitness they will be at in February and our main focus is preparing for the first league match. “Although the Boxing Day game is only the first step in our preparation we know it is going to be tough. “Dewsbury were excellent last year and really deserve the plaudits, they have developed well under Glenn Morrison and they will be amongst our challengers during the season. “We know this will be a tough fixture and that is why it is ideal for both clubs involved.” The local derby is the first of a series of friendlies for Kear’s troops, with the Dewsbury Rams clash followed by a trip to Featherstone Rovers on January 18 and a home game against the North Wales Crusaders on February 1. For Kear the trial match also allows him to showcase a selection of new

signings brought in during the off season. The Welsh chief has brought in no fewer than 10 new signings, with an aim to increasing his squad depth for the Championship campaign. Former Ram Tom Lillycrop, Sean Ainscough, James Brown, James Craven, Brad Day, Brad Hey, Sean Hesketh, Cain Southernwood Lee Mitchell and Shaun Squires are all included in Kear’s 24-man squad. And the former England head coach says the Dewsbury match-up is an exciting opportunity for his new players to showcase their abilities. “I, like the fans, am looking forward to seeing the new signings in action,” he continued. “It is a chance for them to prove themselves in a match situation, it will confirm or otherwise the abilities they have shown in training. “I would like to think we can attract a big crowd for the game, because people like to get out and about on Boxing Day.” The Bulldogs will be without Aydan Faal and Luke Blake for the derby game, with both players recovering from surgery on their collar bone and wrist respectively. And new signing Brad Hey is also missing for Kear after the former Castleford academy product fractured his foot in training. Keegan Hirst has also been ruled out after suffering a foot injury in training which will rule the prop forward out for the start of the Championship season. The former Batley favourite who resigned for the club this term following a spell at Featherstone will have an operation on the injury, ruling him out for the entire pre-season. However, Scott Leatherbarrow could make a return to action, alongside new half-back signing Southernwood, after an operation to clean out his knee. “Keegan Hirst has unfortunately injured his foot and will now need surgery, meaning he will miss the start of the season,” added Kear.

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We want to win for the fans, says Morrison Continued from page 16 unavailable for the Boxing Day derby, having undergone surgery on his knee during the off-season. “The game offers the fans a first sight of all the new boys we have brought in and gives the new players a first game as a Ram,” Morrison added. “We certainly want to win for the fans because it means a lot to them to have the bragging rights, but for me it is a chance to work on different things. “We will be putting out a squad of 20 players with unlimited interchanges, so we have a chance to work on things we have done in pre-season and test different things out. “Obviously it is a friendly and for us we approach it with a different mentality, but the players will be in game mode as soon as they put on that shirt. “It is always a different mentality when you get out on that pitch and the players will be switched on because they know they have a job to do.” The Rams will invite fans back to the Tetley’s Stadium after the game, with fans welcome at the club’s Christmas party. And Morrison says he hopes to see more fans at the Rams’ home ground during next season, as his side look to build on an impressive 2014 campaign. Dewsbury have reported encouraging season ticket sales, up on the figure at the same time last season, and have also been pleased by the uptake of free junior season tickets for under-16s. And the Australian coach says he hopes this means more fans will be cheering on his side in a new era of rugby league. “The junior season ticket sales have shot up like a giraffe, the youngsters are the future of the club so it’s great to see so many buying into it. “We want fans to come through the gates because, certainly at the back end of last season, it helped us and reflected in our performances. “If you look at our prices compared to others they are great value. We are a family club and that shows in our value for money. “I am sure we will have big support during Boxing Day and the supporters certainly enjoy the derby – and it probably means more to the fans than the coaches.”

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Get snap happier... TWO local museums have got the perfect gift for someone new to digital photography or who might be hoping for a new camera this Christmas – help to understand all those buttons and settings and advice on how to take better photos. Courses aimed at complete beginners and those with some knowledge of digital photography are being held in the new year at Red House Museum in Gomersal and Dewsbury Museum in Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury. The first is on Saturday January 10 at Red House. The course is aimed at familiarising beginners with the key features and settings of their cameras and to help them gain confidence in using them. On Saturday January 24, ‘DSLR Photography for Improvers’ is being held at Dewsbury Museum. The course will look at more advanced settings and photography techniques. Also at Dewsbury Museum is a beginners’ guide to digital cameras, being held on Saturday February 21. The event will help absolute beginners to get the most out of their digital camera and camera phones. The courses are being led by Patrick Crowley, a professionally-trained photographer who successfully runs similar courses at Oakwell Hall Country Park, where he is a park ranger. He will be making full use of the museums and their beautiful settings during the courses. All the courses run from 9.45am to 4.30pm and cost £25 per person; booking is essential. Places can be booked by contacting Red House on 01274 335100 or Dewsbury Museum on 01924 325100.

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Quick quizzes for young inquisitive minds OAKWELL HALL and Red House are setting a Christmas challenge for young visitors. Both venues are running quizzes to find objects hidden around the historic houses with prizes for correct entries. At Oakwell Hall in Birstall, festive goodies will be hidden in the rooms, while at Red House, on Oxford Road, Gomersal, children have to find the Christmas mice.

The quizzes run until this Sunday. There is no charge to take part but normal admission charges apply: adults £2.50, children £1 and families £6. Opening hours are 12noon-4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information contact Oakwell Hall on 01924 326240 or Red House on 01274 335100.

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Puttin’ on the Ritz over at The Grand THE ALL-SINGING, all-dancing hit musical Top Hat is set to spin into Leeds next week, bringing the glitz and glamour of 1930s Hollywood and the tap-dancing magic of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to stage of the Grand Theatre. Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including Cheek to Cheek, White Tie and Tails, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Puttin’ on the Ritz and of course Top Hat, it tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers (Alan Burkitt) who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont (Charlotte Gooch, last seen in Leeds as Penny in Dirty Dancing).

The original film premiered at the Radio City Music Hall in 1935, where it broke all box office records. Within a few weeks, all five songs from the film occupied the top five places on the American Hit Parade. The musical comedy was nominated for four Academy Awards and was the most successful picture of the nine movies Astaire and Rogers made together. Top Hat is still widely regarded as one of the greatest dance musicals of all time. “Top Hat is an uplifting romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance,” said Grand Theatre general manager Ian Sime. “With over 200 beautiful costumes,

breathtaking dance and a love story that will set the pulse racing we’re sure the Yorkshire audiences will love this very special Christmas treat.” From seven nominations this stage version won three Olivier Awards – Best New Musical, Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. Performed by a cast of 29 and accompanied by 11 live musicians, Top Hat is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday December 23 to Sunday January 11. Tickets priced from £22 to £47 can be booked online at www.leeds grandtheatre.com or by calling the box office on 0844 848 2700.

Santa comes to visit Tower Hill this weekend ANYONE looking for spectacular views and crisp winter air, mixed in with some local history, would be hard pushed to find anywhere better to visit than Victoria Tower on Huddersfield’s Castle Hill. The popular tourist attraction welcomed over 11,000 visitors from all over the world this year and will be delivering some festive cheer when Santa comes to visit. He’ll be making a special visit to the top of Victoria

Tower this weekend, Saturday and Sunday December 20 and 21, before starting his annual duties on Christmas Eve. The tower will be open on December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28 from 11am to 3pm. Entry costs £1.75 per adult, 50p per child, and a family ticket is £3.50 (two adults and up to two children). Kirklees Passport holders can visit free of charge.

MIRFIELD will be singing in the festivities this Christmas Eve with the town’s annual ‘Carols Round The Christmas Tree’ event. Now in its fourth year, the free festive community sing-song is quickly becoming a Mirfield tradition and takes place outside Mirfield Library from 4pm on Wednesday December 24. The Salvation Army Band will be providing the music and local residents, including Carol Hartley (of Channel Four’s Big Ballet), former councillor Stephanie Harding, Martin Ibberson of My Mirfield and Captain Ian Davis of the Salvation Army will be giving their take on Christmas. Martyn Jones will compere the event and MyMirfield, an organisation that promotes and celebrates the town, has once again printed posters and songsheets. Organisers have also thanked Mirfield Library and Kirklees Council for their support. Everyone is welcome to join the singers and brass band to welcome in Christmas in the traditional way. Songsheets will be available on the night, and torches are advised. There may also be a few festive surprises for both children and parents. For full details visit http://bit.ly/ MirfieldCarols2015.

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Exterminate! Dr Who and his pals tell Ann it’s their most Here for your plumbing & frightening Christmas ever gas needs P “ ETER CAPALDI revealed a few secrets to me about the latest Doctor Who festive special. Called Last Christmas, he reveals: “It’s a rather clever episode, because it’s incredibly festive and jolly, but also quite terrifying. I’d say it’s one of the scariest Christmas adventures ever and who knows, maybe the Daleks will even show up ... they always do just when the good Doctor does not need them.”

CRAIG MCLACHLAN has confirmed that he will be involved in Neighbours’ 30th anniversary. The actor famously played Henry Ramsay in Neighbours from 1987 to 1989, and has since gone on to star in Aussie dramas such as Packed to the Rafters and The Doctor Blake Mysteries. SALLY BERCOW (the wife of the House of Commons Speaker), Strictly’s Ola Jordan, Heather Mills and Gogglebox tippler Dom Parker are among the contestants confirmed for daredevil Channel Four show The Jump. However as always with these reality shows not all the ‘stars’ are receiving the same fee, and many have just now found out. Oh dear... COULD TV ideas really get more boring than this? Well, the makers of The Great British Bake Off are hoping to repeat their success with another show – this time about potters. Britain’s Best Potter will screen on BBC Two and is currently on the hunt for contestants. HE MAY be the head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but Len Goodman tells me: “I haven’t really danced since 1973 and I

EASTENDERS icon Barbara Windsor is returning to the BBC One soap for one episode as Peggy Mitchell. A source reveals though: “She is coming back for the anniversary year, but it’s a one-off because they can’t afford her for longer ... Mrs Windsor is a trifle expensive to play Peggy full-time.”

TIME LORD AND LADY: Ann pictured with a Dalek at Broadcasting House in Maycon Pictures London just get to jig around a bit on Strictly. I do miss it – I don’t get a lot of call for it but that does not mean I am not still an expert...”

COMEDY fans can come faceto-face with one of their heroes next year at a Blackpool attraction. As his UK arena tour continues, Madame Tussauds Blackpool has confirmed that John Bishop is the next British comedian to be honored with his own wax figure. John tells me: “It’s mad when I think about it, but I am also very flattered too ... imagine me in a wax work!”

BBC chiefs are planning a £3million bid to poach top comic Harry Hill from ITV. The wacky TV Burp star tops a wish list of big names the Beeb hopes will help boost ratings. He was described by BBC1 controller Charlotte Moore as “one of the great comic talents of British television”.

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HOLLYOAKS bosses have announced that England rugby union international Ben Foden has filmed a guest appearance on the soap. The sportsman will appear as himself at John Paul McQueen’s wedding episode this Christmas. CHRIS TARRANT is to host a new quiz show pilot. The show will see participants compete against each other and the studio audience. Chris tells me he knows it will be tough to follow the success of ‘Millionaire’, but adds: “I am hopeful with this idea as it’s good fun and has the basics of a really good quiz.”

WHEN ‘Still Open All Hours’ finishes shooting at Teddington Studios later this month, Thames Television’s former home will close forever. Soon, a 213-flat development will stand where Errol Flynn first topped a movie bill, where Honor Blackman startled in a leather cat suit, where the Beatles arrived by boat and where celebrities’ lives emerged from a big red book. A source tells me: “Many people are furious, but for years now the studios have been in decline and so they have been sold on.”

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laughter to the appreciative packed audience of young and old alike. The special effects were breathtaking and had everyone gasping with amazement. The show included Billy ‘walking’ up one side of the stage wall, across the ceiling and down the other wall – magic! Go on, treat yourself.

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Friday December 19, 2014

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Overthorpe stun Lees in Heavy Woollen tie HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION leaders Thornhill Lees suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at the hands of Overthorpe Sports Club last weekend. Kristian Angus put Overthorpe two up before keeper Liam Ward’s long range free-kick made the score 3-0 at half-time. Joel Clegg pulled one back from the spot for Lees, but Lewis Ward rifled in Overthorpe’s fourth five minutes from full-time to make the game safe. In the only other game played, third place St John Fisher maintained their 100 per cent record after Rob Bordman (two) and Rob Hiscox netted in a 3-1 win at Woodman Batley Carr (Dominic Karimi). Mirfield Town are 15 points clear at the top of the Championship as they recorded their 13th consecutive league win with a 3-1 victory at Taylor. Oliver Rounding, Sam Raymond and Adam Brown all found the net for Mirfield, with Ahmed Seedat replying for Taylor. Mount Pleasant swapped places into second place with Woodkirk Valley after beating them 4-2. Faisal Adam led the way with a hat-trick, with Ismail Loonat also on target for Mount. Carl Hackney and Matthew Moon netted for

Woodkirk who slip to third. Hartshead climbed off the foot of the table after Jack Baldwin (two) and Kevin Elwick scored in a 3-2 win over St John Fisher Reserves (Dominic Simpson, Connor Kirby). Navigation lead the way by two points in DIVISION ONE after a Lee Bennett hat-trick, plus strikes from Bobby Campbell and Joe Carlisle saw them win 5-1 at thirdplaced Ravenswharfe (Sam Hewitt). Town Rangers lie in fourth place after winning 3-1 at Bay Horse East Ardsley. Ross Hawkyard (two) and Ramon Clayton netted for Rangers, with Jonathan Osbourne replying for Bay Horse. Dewsbury Westside climbed out of the relegation zone after recording a 4-0 win over Battyeford Reserves. In DIVISION TWO, Cobras missed the chance to go top as they could only draw 2-2 at Hanging Heaton Cricket Club. Mark Boardman hit a double for Cobras, with Jamie Baulk and Sam Hetherington replying for Hanging Heaton. Leaders FC Liversedge’s game fell victim to the weather. In the only other fixture to survive, bottom side Batley Irish Nash earned a vital point in a 2-2 draw with St Ignatius. Philip Irvin hit both goals for the Nash, with St Ignatius replying through Robert Smith and Lloyd Bonsels.

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Kristian Angus (top) scored twice as Overthorpe shocked Thornhill Lees and right, Jamie Beever gets away from Joel Clegg as above, Nathan Kemp heads towards goal for Lees David Jewitt

SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Smokin Aces are beaten in Whitburn relegation clash IN the SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE only four games were played and Smokin Aces were edged 5-4 in their PREMIER DIVISION relegation battle with Whitburn Athletic. Aces entered the game six points clear of the basement club, but Whitburn netted five times to pick up their first league win and close the gap on the Batley side to just three points. Ashraf Navarska and Adam

Momaniat both scored doubles for Smokin Aces, but it proved in vein as goals from Craig Thomas (two), Kirk Taylor (two) and Suliman Alaspi ensured the three points went back to Whitburn. In the only other Premier game Route 1 Rovers eased past midtable Marsh 4-0 thanks to goals from Mohammed Ali, Kamran Khan and Sohail Fiaz (two). In DIVISION ONE Hightown Jets cemented their place in

second spot as they beat thirdplaced Idle 4-2. Ryan Lacey, Nathan Clarke, Kyle Kershaw and Dale Motlib all found the net as Hightown ensured their push for promotion continued. The Liversedge-based club, who only entered the Spen Valley League this year, now hold a one point gap on Idle but have two games in hand. They take their lofty position into the new year but have local

rivals Mount Pleasant, currently fourth, hot on their heals as they are three points behind with a game in hand. In the other First Division tie of the afternoon Dom Simpson’s double wasn’t enough to see Fox and Hounds Batley beat league leaders Palestino, with the Batley side losing 5-2. Goals from Zubair Khan, Ryan Sanson, Ben McCardle and a Victo Illuch double – including a penalty – sealed the win.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Sports grab junior win double THE last game of 2014 saw Overthorpe Sports Under-9s draw Ossett Town A in the second round of the league cup. Although Overthorpe were playing on home ground it was Ossett who started brighter, eventually breaking the deadlock with a well-crafted goal. The parity was soon restored after Ethan Purcell broke free on the left, beating three players before slipping the ball into Toby Lumb at the back post. With the deadlock tied at halftime, Ossett were undone with pinpoint crosses from Lumb which found Purcell unmarked on the back post for a brace. The visitors remained resilient and after a mix up in defence clawed their way back into the game with a fine strike past the indomitable Mason Haigh. Lumb continued to work hard late in the game, and his endeavour on the right wing paid dividends. A blistering run from his own penalty area ended in a sim-

ple tap in from Jowitt and a final score of 4-2 to the hosts. Man-of-the-match went to Lumb, with the magic moment going to Purcell for his mazy runs in midfield. LUKE CHAPMAN scored four goals as Overthorpe Sports Under-11s eased past Pudsey Juniors 7-2 on Sunday. After losing the coin toss Overthorpe went downhill first and made the most of the slope advantage, going in 6-1 ahead at the break. Four goals from Chapman, an own-goal and one from Owen Hemingway ensured the points were all but secured by the halftime interval. Pudsey started the second half brightly and pulled one back almost immediately to make it 62. But man-of-the-match Corben Greaves ensured their hopes of an unlikely comeback were shortlived as he netted for the hosts to make it 7-2 at full-time.

SIX POINTS: Overthorpe under-9s star player Toby Lumb wrong-foots an Ossett Dave Jewitt defender and inset, Kieran Duxbury on the attack for the under-11s

Albion fail to hold on to lead in Droylsden defeat NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Droylsden Ossett Albion

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OSSETT ALBION surrendered a 3-1 lead as they slipped to defeat at EVO-STIK FIRST DIVISION NORTH rivals Droylsden on Saturday. Albion got off to the ideal start against their fourth-placed opponents as Connor Bower netted from the penalty spot after 17 minutes. But the Unicorns failed to capitalise on their early advantage and Andrew Fowler beat the offside trap before feeding Adam Morning for a simple tap-in, restoring parity just two minutes later. Albion could have extended their lead but a lobbed shot was cleared off the line by the hosts. The visitors continued to produce chances and Lindley’s curling effort from outside of the box looked destined for the back of the net, only to strike the post. The pressure eventually told on 45 minutes when Bower turned home a cross to give his side a 2-1 advantage at half-time. There was controversy on the hour mark when the Droylsden goalkeeper was deemed to have picked up a back pass and an indirect free-kick was given. But there was no debate over the finish as Bower fired home the free-kick to complete his hat-trick and give Albion a 3-1 lead. Once again the visitors failed to hold on to their advantage for long and just four minutes later Ben Hampson was gifted a free header from a corner to make it 3-2. A great solo run from Kiheeny and his throughball allowed Andrew Fowler to fire home on 72 minutes to make to level the scores. Fowler almost doubled his tally, but his great effort from the edge of the area was met by an equally great save. With the momentum heavily in their favour, the home side continued to push for the winner and on 89 minutes Hampson headed in for his second to make it 4-3. And Droylsden rubbed salt into Albion’s wounds in injury-time when Morning added his second to complete the scoring.

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Friday December 19, 2014

RUGBY UNION

CLECK COMEBACK KINGS WIRRALL CLECKHEATON

Moorenders battle back from 22-point deficit to seal bonus-point victory at Wirrall in National League clash

By Jared Priestley

NATIONAL LEAGUE THREE

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CLECKHEATON produced a stunning comeback to beat Wirrall 27-25 at Elsemere Port on Saturday. A patched-up Moorend side – handing debuts to a number of youngsters – trailed 220 at one stage before fighting back to claim a memorable National League Three victory. From the first kick-off Wirral announced their intent to halt a run of three successive defeats, albeit against the league’s top three sides. Returning skipper and playmaker Craig Harvey was influential in the early exchanges for the home side and it was he who scored two of their three first-half tries, two of which were converted by full-back James Annetts. A further penalty by Annetts gave Wirral a 22point lead on the half-hour and to all intents and purposes the visitors were just looking to secure some pride. The comeback began in the 32nd minute when the Cleckheaton pack secured possession from a lineout on the Wirral 22. The tried and

FIGHTING SPIRIT: Lee Queeley looks to get an offload away as Cleckheaton hunt another try and right, Oliver Akroyd’s boot secured the win for the Moorenders tested rolling maul was set in motion and Richard Piper skillfully manoeuvred his unit towards the line for the visitors’ first try. Oliver Akroyd, replacing flu victim Ross Hayden as marksman, expertly converted from the touchline. It was obvious from the body language of the Moorend side early in the second half that the game

was far from over. Set piece possession which had been hard to secure in the first half was now used effectively to pin Wirral in their own half with Michael Piper particularly effective kicking out of hand. Pressure on the home line brought immediate rewards when Cameron Burnhill galloped over for a fine try. The conversion was missed

but Cleckheaton’s momentum became irresistible when Danny Vento drove over following good work from Matt Piper and Rob Afoa Peterson. Akroyd was just wide with the conversion attempt but 15 minutes later was successful in putting his side into the lead for the first time when he converted another try from Ben Thrower.

Frustrations were beginning to show from the home side but at long last Wirral managed to work the position in the opposing half where they forced an offside transgression. Annetts kicked the penalty and the hosts were back in the lead. Stand-in scrum-half James Wilson urged on his pack to regain their second-half ascendancy and with fresh

BOXING

Yorkshire champion Yates loses national semi BATLEY-TRAINED boxer Jordan Yates lost in the national semi-finals for the second consecutive year in Chesterfield. Yates, who boxes out of Central EBC on Field Lane, Batley – home to former British champion Gary Sykes – fell agonisingly short of the national final after losing to North East champion Ethan Garretty (Dunstan and Teams). For the 52kg boxer it was another year of heartbreak after he also exited at the same stage last year – losing to the Midlands Champion in the semi-finals that year. It wasn’t all bad news for Yates though, with the youngster – who is trained by former Dewsbury professional and current England and GB coach Mally McIver – clinching

the Yorkshire title for the second year running. Last year he fought at 50kg and won the yorkshire title before representing the White Rose county in the quarterfinals to claim the Northern England title against the North East champion. In this year’s competition Yates dominated in the quarter-finals, forcing his much taller opponent back from the first bell to take a unanimous points decision on all three judges’ cards. Although he fell short of the finals in Kent and a place on the England Junior Boxing Team, Yates is now targeting a hat-trick of Yorkshire titles next year and is hoping it is third time lucky in the Nationals.

BRADFORD Cricket League clubs have voted in favour of becoming an ECB Premier League in 2016 as part of a massive overhaul of cricket in Yorkshire. In a new-look structure the Bradford League will now apply to become one of four Premier Leagues which will be at the apex of the proposed Yorkshire cricket pyramid. Clubs from across the district will be affected – with both the JCT600 Bradford League and Central Yorkshire League voting in favour of the new proposed structure. Bradford League chairmen supported the proposal 20-1 in a special meeting at Cleckheaton CC. League development officer Alan

legs in Niall Jackson and fellow 19-year-olds James Crowther and Jack Seddon, the visitors kept on the pressure. Both sides and the spectators could sense that the game would go down to the wire – and it was the visitors who took the spoils when Oliver Akroyd coolly slotted a penalty with five minutes remaining.

Champions strengthen with bowler Free deal

HAT-TRICK: Cleckheaton CC will look to add a third consecutive title in 2015

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YORKSHIRE CHAMPION: Central EBC boxer Jordan Yates (black) narrowly missed out on the national final, but he did claim the Yorkshire crown for the second consecutive year

ECB offer Bradford League new Premier challenge CRICKET

Gerald Christian

Birkinshaw made a presentation to the meeting on the process of applying for Premier League status and the plans for league cricket in Yorkshire from 2016. Andrew Watson, the Yorkshire Cricket Board’s executive director of strategic partnerships & development, and Steve Archer (Yorkshire Cricket Board Development Manager) also addressed the meeting. Birkinshaw said: “Now that we have the backing of the clubs we will initiate the application procedure. Obviously, there are still on-going negotiations and more information that we will need to provide to our clubs as soon as possible. “This is a big step and it is understandable that people want us to provide as much information as possible as we look to move for-

ward as a league.” If, as expected, the new look structure is agreed for 2016 it would bring a complete change to the way Yorkshire club cricket is played, with feeder leagues supplying the main Premier Leagues in a pyramid system. The Central Yorkshire League also voted in favour of joining the ECB pyramid and will have the options of aligning with either the West (based on the current Bradford League) or Yorkshire South League, based on Yorkshire League sides in the south of the county. Whichever section the CYL decide to join, clubs could make individual decisions to switch leagues if they wished. A deadline for the final structure for 2016 to be agreed has been set for February 28.

CLECKHEATON CC have strengthened their bowling attack for next season by signing 19-year-old quick bowler Curtis Free from Doncaster Town. Free claimed 39 wickets from 197 overs, conceding 844 runs as he finished eighth in the Yorkshire League’s averages, with his best figures 5-29 against Scarborough. The youngster is currently spending the winter playing in Australia and has ambitions of breaking into the professional game. Free will return in time for the new season and is likely to link up with Scotland international Iain Wardlaw as part of Cleckheaton’s front-line bowling attack, as the Moorend side look to secure a hat-trick of JCT600 Bradford League titles. Cleckheaton captain John Wood said: “I am delighted Curtis will be joining us for the coming season. “His attitude and desire to become a professional cricketer have shown through in all stages in this process. He is ambitious and will fit in really well with the rest of the side. “I look forward to playing in the same side as him and hopefully Curtis will help us retain our title as well as push for other honours in his first season with the club.” Cleckheaton will begin their defence of the Division One title when they travel to Bradford & Bingley in their opening fixture on Saturday April 18.

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY DECEMBER 9: 1 W and J Davies 2 M Loveridge and G Bloom

3 J Tomlinson and G Fishwick 4 P and D Sampson

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RUGBY LEAGUE

SHARKS ARE CAUGHT COLD

Stags go pro with new sponsor deal RUGBY LEAGUE

Shaw Cross fail to end Underbank’s unbeaten home run PENNINE LEAGUE DIVISION TWO

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SHAW CROSS SHARKS were unlucky not to end Underbank Rangers’ unbeaten home run as they lost 14-6 at The Cross Grounds on Saturday. In one of only a few games to survive the winter frost, the Sharks defied the cold weather in the hills of Huddersfield to push league leaders Underbank all the way in their Pennine League Division Two clash. The Sharks, who were also narrowly beaten 24-18 in the reverse fixture earlier in their campaign, knew they faced an uphill battle against an Underbank side unbeaten at home and with only one loss all season. But they got off to a fast start up The Cross Grounds slope, starting brightly against a confident Rangers outfit. The game was end-to-end and either team could have scored first. But it was the hosts who found the breakthrough in the

BARNSTORMING: Shaw Cross put in a brave effort in their defeat 15th minute when Marc Hirst burst through before finding the supporting Darren Southwell who showed great strength to finish. Oliver Moorhouse made no mistake with the conversion for a 6-0 lead. The game continued to be an exciting encounter with attack very much to the fore, with no one able to grab the initiative, despite the hosts having the slope

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to their advantage. Shaw Cross pushed for the equalising try and, was it not for the excellent Chris Longley’s defensive heroics, they would have found it. Instead it was the Maroons who found the vital score. In the 35th minute good team play allowed Steve Woodcock to race over. The conversion from an acute angle was missed but Shaw Cross

trailed 10-0 at half-time. Underbank could consider themselves fortunate to be leading. The second half started well for the visitors as Underbank knocked on from the restart. It was a sign of things to come as the temperature dropped and penalties, wayward passes and errors crept into the game from both teams. Shaw Cross were shading the second half and they got the try that their efforts deserved in the 52nd minute. The try was converted and the visitors had reduced the deficit to 10-6. The Sharks sensed blood and pushed for another try, but once again they were thwarted by a resilient Underbank defence. The hosts soaked up the pressure and after some great team play Woodcock powered over for the decisive try. The conversion again from a difficult angle was not added but Underbank held on for a 14-6 win. Shaw Cross now take a break for Christmas and return to action on Saturday January 3.

Shaw Cross suffer Yorkshire Cup double defeat SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER-17s fell short of the Yorkshire Cup final as they battled to a 22-8 loss against Skirlaugh. Skirlaugh enjoyed the better start and took an early lead when they crossed the whitewash for a converted try after

15 minutes. The Hull side went on to stretch their advantage and the Leeds Road men looked out of the game at the half-time break, trailing 18-0. But the Sharks came out fighting in the second half and looked the

stronger side in the early exchanges. They were rewarded for their efforts when, mid way through the half, Owen Lumb stepped through the defence to score. A slick passing move allowed Scott Carter to

race over in the corner and give his side hope. But despite a brave fightback the Sharks were unable to prevent Skirlaugh from scoring again to secure victory. SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER-18s were soundly beaten 44-0 at home

against a strong West Hull outfit in their Yorkshire Cup semi-final. The Green and Golds proved too strong for Shaw Cross and now face Dewsbury Moor’s semifinal conquerors Lock Lane in the Under-18s cup final.

Trojans mark summer switch with awards THORNHILL TROJANS celebrated a shortened winter season on Saturday with a presentation evening at Overthorpe Park. The Trojans have departed from the winter-based Pennine League competition following a number of withdrawals from the league’s Premier Division. And they will now embark on a new challenge in the summer National Conference League competition – alongside fellow Premier rivals Drighlington, Wibsey Warriors and Hunslet Parkside (formerly Hunslet Old Boys). The Dewsbury club were due to meet Drighlington in a friendly on Saturday, but it was called off at the request of the Leeds club. Chairman Gordon Ratcliffe led the presentation evening which was well attended, and a selection of awards were handed out.

Rob Kelly was presented with the outstanding contribution award and received an engraved trophy. The best try trophy went to Joel Gibson for his outstanding individual effort against Fryston Warriors in November – he was also presented with an engraved trophy. Full-back Sam Ratcliffe won the top tackle award for his effort in the same game against the Castleford men. Whilst the team members from Thornhill’s memorable 16-10 win at Sharlston Rovers were also presented with bottles of champagne as part of the champagne moment award. Joss Ratcliffe claimed the biggest gaffe medal for his error at Sharlston Rovers in November – he was presented with a comedy and tragedy medal.

SPENBOROUGH AND DISTRICT ATHLETIC CLUB’S senior men capped an impressive West Yorkshire Cross Country League season with a fourth place finish in the final meeting of the season at Guiseley. Spenborough finished the day in fourth, meaning they finished their campaign in a respectable third place overall. Paul Davis led the Spen runners home with a season-best 18th place finish overall. He was also rewarded with first place in the individual under-20s men’s competition. Kevin Ogden (37th) led the rest of the senior men followed by Simon Bolland

MIRFIELD STAGS have revealed a new sponsorship partnership with Mirfield Pro Therapy. Founded in 2011, Mirfield Pro Therapy provides physiotherapy services with both mobile and clinic-based care. Richard Walker, who has more than five years’ clinical experience working alongside elite athletes, heads up the practice which is currently based at Dewsbury Sports Centre. And as part of the agreement, Walker will be offering pre-season, mid-season and post-season screening to all Mirfield players. In addition, Mirfield Pro Therapy are to provide huge discounts on physiotherapy services for Stags members and staff. Walker said: “We are very excited to be working in partnership with the newlyformed Mirfield Stags. “After speaking with the club’s directors, I was really impressed with not just the short term aims but the bigger vision. “I would like to think, by bringing my area of expertise to the club, I can do my little bit and help it move forward and put Mirfield back on the sporting map. “We want to play a key role in maintaining the health of the players – on and off the field – throughout the course of next year and beyond.” Mirfield Pro Therapy’s branding will appear on the rear of the Stags’ 2015 playing and replica jerseys.

Bulldogs roll out the red carpet RUGBY LEAGUE

PLEDGE: Chief executive Paul Harrison, Battler the Bulldog and Simon, Mark and David Christian CHAMPAGNE MOMENTS: Thornhill celebrated some of their more memorable moments of the winter season, including a win at Sharlston, above, and Joel Gibson’s (inset) try against Fryston Warriors Dave Jewitt

Spenborough impress in final cross country race ATHLETICS

NEW DEAL: Mirfield Pro Therapy head Richard Walker hold up a Mirfield Stags shirt

(42nd), Neil Barker (58th), Martin Hall (62nd) and Martin Peck (63rd). Spen’s other finishers were Gerard Skippin (83rd), Ian Wilson (85th), John Turpin (97th), Ian Ogden (97th), Dave Butler (133rd), Lee Dolman (135th) and Mick Dransfield (141st). Becky Rowlands ran well and was rewarded with a 20th place finish in the senior women’s race – with the Spenborough senior women’s team finishing the day in ninth place and the league season in fifth overall. Rowlands was followed by Natasha Greere (40th), Emma McGuire (65th), Sarah Barker (78th) and Jackie Carter (90th). In the junior athletes’ races Henry Carter

finished 31st in the under-17s mens event, whilst Courtney Benson was 28th and Molly Waring 34th in the under-15s girls race. Spenborough junior duo Nickolas Brackenridge and his brother Harry competed in the under-15s and under-13s boys races, recording 40th and 32nd place finishes respectively. Spen were well represented in the under13s girls race with Olivia Reah (37th), followed by Mia Butler (65th) and Alicia Rose (66th). The first race of the day was the under11s boys event where Spenborough’s Jack Quinn (26th) and Jack Barraclough (47th) competed well.

BATLEY BULLDOGS CHARITABLE TRUST has been given a cash boost after a new sponsor pledged their support. Christian’s Carpets of Leeds have come on board as a Batley Bulldogs shirt sponsor for the 2015 season. They are also offering fans a chance to support Batley Sporting Charitable Trust, the official charity of club. Every customer who shops at Christian’s Carpets up to the middle of January will have their name put on the Bulldogs away shirt. This will be paid for by Christian’s carpets and each name will result in the Trust receiving £10. The Christian family are right behind the fundraising venture and themselves have put five names on the shirt. Director, Simon Christian said: “We are looking forward to coming and supporting the Bulldogs in what will be a very exciting season. “We have sponsored games over the last four years and this year we wanted to increase our support for the club and will continue to do so in the future.”

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‘DOGS TAKE THE BISCUIT Mount Pleasant re-named in new sponsorship deal By Jared Priestley Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY BULLDOGS have announced a two-year sponsorship deal with local firm Fox’s Biscuits. Part of the new agreement will see Batley’s Mount Pleasant ground re-named the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. Fox’s is already the official community partner of the club and provides significant funding to support their existing and extensive community programme along with a local schools sporting bursary. The local firm, based on nearby Wellington Street, is the town’s largest employer with hundreds of staff working at its Batley factory. Fox’s operational support manager Tom Phillips said: “Most of our employees live and have been brought up in Batley and we want to get more involved with the community. “We see a partnership with the Bulldogs as a great way to get involved in the community and we hope this is the start of a partnership which will last for many years to come. “Sponsoring the ground is a win win situation as it supports the club and gets the Fox’s name out there, especially as the Bulldogs are likely to be appearing on Sky TV next season.” Bulldogs chief executive Paul Harrison added: “Having the largest company in Batley

THEATRE OF ‘CUSTARD CREAMS’: Representatives of Fox’s biscuits alongside Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas, chief executive Paul Harrison and community manager Jon Humpleby back on board is very exciting. “Fox’s Biscuits have helped us, as a club, to be able to get back out into the community which we have not been able to do in recent

times. From initial contact with Fox’s before the Castleford Challenge Cup tie, we have built up our partnership and sponsoring the stadium was the next step.

“The link between Fox’s Biscuits and the Batley club is one of great fondness for everyone associated with the Bulldogs and harks back to the days when the then Batley RLFC carried the iconic Fox’s branding on our shirts dating back to the 1990s. “We are therefore delighted that the stadium will carry the name of Fox’s as well as the branding appearing on our kit for the forthcoming season.” The historic Mount Pleasant ground, home of the club since 1880, will be renamed The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium as part of a sponsorship deal that will also see the new Fox’s logo appearing on home, away and training kits from 2015. General manager of Fox’s Biscuits, Batley, Simon Lock said: “We have been absolutely delighted with the progress that Jon Humpleby and the team have made in delivering community activities over the past few months and wanted to recognise this by extending our support of the club. “We wish the team well in the new look Championship season next year and look forward to some exciting games at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.” A number of new signs with the sponsors logo and slogan ‘more yum per crumb’ have already been mounted around the stadium. The Bulldogs will play in their newlynamed stadium for the first time when they take on Dewsbury in their annual Boxing Day derby match.

Rams unveil shirts as season ticket sales grow DEWSBURY RAMS have revealed their new look for the 2015 season as they embark on a fresh challenge in the Championship. At the club’s open day last Saturday the Rams unveiled the designs for their home and away shirts, created by new manufacturer FI-TA. FI-TA performance sportswear – who also make kits for international sides Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Italy and Super League side Hull Kingston Rovers – stepped in at late notice following a deal with Zar-X Sports breaking down. The Tetley’s Stadium outfit have stepped away from tradition with a predominantly white home shirt with red, amber and black flames, whilst the away shirt for 2015 will be red with amber and black flames. Replica shirts are now available

to order and are expected to arrive by the end of next week. If they arrive on time the club shop will be open on Saturday December 20 for shirt sales, and they can also be collected during office hours from the club reception. If the shirts arrive earlier than next weekend the club will let fans know. Adult shirts are priced at £45 and junior shirts are £35. Shirts can be ordered by visiting the club reception, between 10am and 4pm, by calling the club on 01924 465489 or through the online shop. Meanwhile, Rams chairman Mark Sawyer says the club are exceeding targets on season ticket sales for 2015. Following an encouraging introductory period, when Rams supporters were offered the opportunity to pay for their ticket in

monthly instalments, sales have continued at a quick pace. And youngsters in the district have moved quickly to secure their free under-16s season ticket for the new campaign. “We’re already in three figures and well ahead of our expectations, and that’s just in terms of junior season ticket uptake,” said Sawyer. “We set ourselves a target of 500 season tickets, and with Christmas and at least two home friendlies still in front of us, I’m pleased to report that we’re already at 250. “That figure is a significant improvement on where we were at this time last year in terms of adult season ticket sales, and I’d like to thank those who’ve already picked up their ticket for their support. “There’s never been a better NEW LOOK: The Dewsbury Rams home shirt, left, and away shirt, right, were revealed at the Rams open day last weekend time to follow the Rams.”