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HUNT ON FOR BULLDOG VANDALS

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

VANDALS caused up to £10,000 of damage as Batley Bulldogs’ ground was broken into for the fourth time in a month.

Officials at the Championship club found the windows of hospitality boxes smashed when they arrived at Mount Pleasant on Tuesday.

The culprits broke into the ground at around 3am and did not leave until before 6am, according to timings on CCTV footage.

Chief executive Paul Harrison said: “We’ve gone up to the ground as normal and all the hospitality boxes were smashed.

“They’ve taken very little, soft drinks and pop, but they’ve literally just smashed four rooms up.

“They’ve caused £5,000£10,000 worth of damage. They were there between three and six o’clock – it took them that long to smash it up. They must have brought a hammer, smashed most of the windows and just completely trashed the place.”

The latest break-in comes after a spate of incidents at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.

Former player Mr Harrison confirmed a total of four breakins in as many weeks.

He is hopeful the police will be able to catch the culprits, with the help of good-quality CCTV images released on the club’s social media accounts.

Mr Harrison said: “The police are involved, we’ve got a few names that people are mentioning.

“Hopefully we can catch the culprits. Police have had forensics here and hopefully they can find out who they are.”

A clean-up operation is now underway to get the boxes ready for Batley’s next home game against Dewsbury Rams a week on Sunday.

“Fortunately we’re away this week so that gives us a bit of time.

“We’ve had some volunteers that have very kindly come in and helped out (on Wednesday).

“We’ve got a home game in two weeks against Dewsbury so hopefully it will be sorted by then, that’s the plan.”

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said:

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Batley Bulldogs’ CCTV cameras captured the culprits as they left the ground

The stadium’s hospitality boxes were targeted

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Bulldogs and police search for stadium burglars From page one

Deaths BOOCOCK DAVID JOHN On 18 August, of Norristhorpe, aged 65.

Husband of Caroline.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 31 August at 2pm.

GAUNT RAYMOND On 12 August, aged 84.

Husband of Kath.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 1 September at 12.30pm.

CASLING FORMERLY NEWELL JANET On 19 August, aged 64.

Wife of Graham.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 31 August at 2.45pm.

KETTLEWELL HARRY On 13 August, of Hornsea, formerly of Batley, aged 91.

Husband of the late Jean. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 6 September at 1.15pm.

COLE NEE RYDER PAULINE On 20 August, aged 79, of Dewsbury. Wife of Derek. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 5 September at 10.30am.

SOWDEN BESSIE On 26 July, in Gainsborough, formerly of Cleckheaton. Wife of the late David. Service took place Tuesday 22 August at Central Methodist Church,

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THOMPSON DAVID On 16 August, aged 90, of Mirfield. Husband of the late Mary. Service took place at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 24 August.

THORNTON DIANE On 14 August, aged 49.

Diane. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 1st September at 10.30am.

WATERHOUSE AUDREY (NEE NEWBY) On 16 August, of Birkenshaw, aged 94.

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Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 1 September at 2pm.

WENSLEY JUNE On 17 August, aged 74, of Cleckheaton. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 5 September at 11.15am.

WILKINSON CHARLIE On 19 August, aged 78, of Birstall. Husband of Alma. Service at St Peter’s Church, Birstall on Wednesday 30 August at 1.15pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

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“Police in Batley were called to a report of a burglary at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Heritage Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

“The offence is believed to have occurred between 3am and 6am when damage was caused to the club building and boxes of soft drinks were taken.

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Rotary regulars A NEW district governor has been appointed to oversee operations at Batley Rotary Club.

Robert Morphet will not only look after Batley's club, but 103 other Rotaries within the district that covers most of Yorkshire and down into part of Lincolnshire.

Mr Morphet will work closely with Batley club president, Patricia Taylor, in ensuring the smooth running of the club.

Mrs Taylor has also been given the presidency for the second year running, alongside which she will carry on her role as secretary.

She said: “It is unusual to be both president and secretary at the same time, but this has happened and it isn’t an onerous task!

“Contact with our district governor is very important.

Our district governors are very reliable, approachable, and a huge support, so if we need advice they are there for all the members.”

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Mrs Taylor says the club are always looking for new members.

They meet on a Wednesday lunchtime at Gomersal Park Hotel, and anyone interested should contact Mrs Taylor on 07748 164447.

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Friday August 25, 2017

Go-ahead given for railway station plans

By Zoe Shackleton PLANS to invest nearly £1million improving the area surrounding Dewsbury Railway Station have been given the goahead.

A report was put to Kirklees Council cabinet members on Tuesday to approve £450,000 funding from their regeneration capital plan for the Dewsbury Railway Station gateway scheme.

Planned improvements include amending the parking facilities, part-pedestrianising the area directly outside the station building, and re-designing the crossing between the station and Wellington Road.

The total cost of the planned scheme is £950,000 - £500,000 had already been secured from a regional transport fund and the rest has now been given the green light.

Dewsbury Station is used by over 1.7 million passengers per year and the revamp comes as part of the North Kirklees Growth Zone economic regeneration initiative.

The report said of the station: “It is a key economic asset for the town providing connectivity across the region, the north and the UK. “However currently the environment around the station provides an unattractive and poor sense of arrival into Dewsbury.

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News In Brief Hero Bernard Kenny is laid to rest BIRSTALL: The funeral of hero Bernard Kenny was held yesterday (Thursday).

It took place at St Patrick’s RC Church in Birstall, where he and his wife attended regularly, and was followed by a private committal.

Mr Kenny was a season ticket holder at Huddersfield Town, where they paid tribute to the former miner in a minute’s applause in the 79th minute of their home game last Sunday.

The pensioner, who tried to save MP Jo Cox from being murdered last June, died from cancer at his home last Monday, August 14.

Teen faces arrest for armed robbery

TIME FOR A MAKEOVER: The area outside Dewsbury Railway Station is set to be revamped - with the aim to provide a more attractive arrival into the town “As a gateway into Dewsbury, this really is a fundamental part of the town which will make a huge difference to the thousands of people who live, work and commute every day.”

Cabinet member Coun Naheed

Mather said: “This investment shows our commitment to North Kirklees and will give people coming to Dewsbury a real feeling of having arrived.

“The space will be more welcoming and will improve the

sense of flow into the town.

“As more people move into the area, as plans for increased housing progress, the train station will continue to grow in importance as it connects people with the rest of the country.”

DEWSBURY: A teenager faces arrest after robbing two men using a baseball bat on a cycle route.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted to two counts of robbery and pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon in public.

The 17-year-old targeted the men on Spen Valley Greenway on March 23, when he stole items including a mobile phone, bag, house key, pocket knife and cash.

A youth bench sitting at Kirklees’ Magistrates Court had adjourned his sentencing but he failed to turn up to the hearing on Monday, and an arrest warrant without bail was issued.

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Children surprised with teddies CHILDREN at Dewsbury Hospital were given a cuddly surprise in the shape of knitted teddy bears this week.

A total of 20 of the bears were knitted and donated to the Children’s Assessment Unit (CAU) by a member of the Dewsbury women’s institute to help the young patients relax during treatment.

The bears can even be taken into MRI scans and x-rays with the children as they are made 100 per cent from wool with no metal or plastic.

Anna Simpson, play leader on the CAU at Dewsbury & District Hospital, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this generous donation of beautifully made knitted teddies.

“These toys will really help to comfort our young patients through difficult and often uncomfortable procedures.

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Hospital changes set to LAST WEEK OF SALE be completed next month THE THREE-YEAR reorganisation of hospital services that has led to the downgrade of Dewsbury and District Hospital’s A&E department will finally be completed next month.

The Acute Hospital Reconfiguration (AHR) programme is due to end when the final changes are made over a two-week period, starting from September 4.

Following the move Dewsbury Hospital’s emergency department will become an urgent care cen-

tre, with Pinderfields’ Hospital becoming the main site for treating the most seriously ill patients.

The final phase of reconfiguration work includes the opening of new medicine and elderly care step-down wards at Dewsbury Hospital, increased rehabilitation care for people who are recovering after a period in hospital, and transfer of inpatient care for acute medical patients from Dewsbury to Pinderfields.

Despite years of public protests about the downgrade

that could eventually leave the whole of Kirklees without a full A&E department, Mid Yorkshire officials maintain that the changes will be beneficial to patients.

The Trust said in a statement: “Consolidating specialist and critical care onto one site will mean the most seriously ill patients get faster access to senior clinicians with the right skills, whilst patients with less serious or urgent care needs will still be able to receive all of their treatment locally.”

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News In Brief Man hit with ban for drink driving BATLEY: A manager put his job at risk after being banned from driving for being behind the wheel when drunk.

Darren Auty was almost twice over the legal limit when he was stopped by police on Windmill Lane on July 30.

Kirklees magistrates heard that the 39year-old drives up to 30,000 miles a year for his job as a manager of a fire protection company.

He was arrested with 69 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, when the legal limit is 35 microgrammes.

Auty, of Arundel Walk, was disqualified from driving for 17 months and fined £357.

He also has to pay £85 in costs and a £35 victim surcharge.

Police catch drug addict in the act HECKMONDWIKE: A drug addict got caught burgling a travel agent by police.

Jonathan Furness was jailed for 18 months after he targeted Althams Travel Services in Market Place, Dewsbury, on June 24 at around 5am.

The 37-year-old, of Crabtree Avenue, was found as he tried to escape by climbing through a space in the false roof but the police officer managed to pull Furness down by his legs.

Furness had 20 previous convictions including burglary and assault and said he had consumed a large amount of alcohol, ketamine and crack cocaine over the weekend of the break-in.

He admitted burglary and having a bladed article - namely a Stanley knife - and was jailed for a total of 18 months.

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Friday August 25, 2017

Flood woe on Parker Road

By David Bentley RESIDENTS had to buy sandbags to protect their homes in Thornhill Lees following torrential rain on Wednesday morning.

Almost a fortnight’s rain fell in just an hour, swamping part of Parker Road and leaving water levels just an inch below people’s front doors.

The street remained impassable for several hours and several gardens were inundated with sewage following the downpour.

Householders were forced to buy their own sandbags from a

Dewsbury DIY store to save their properties from the water.

Bubbles of air could be seen escaping through the pool of water from cracks in the road surface.

The area has flooded several times in recent years and one resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “This happens every time there’s a thunderstorm or heavy rain, but this is the worst it’s ever been. It’s been happening for many years but noone wants to take responsibility.”

A spokesman for Yorkshire Water asked the residents to con-

Part of Parker Road became impassable due to heavy rainfall tact them to arrange for network technicians to carry out an investigation.

Kirkees Council did not respond to our request for a comment.

Anyone fancy a game of Mirnopoly?

A 10-YEAR-OLD from Mirfield has created his very own Monopoly board – with a local twist.

Cameron Gledhill, a pupil at Battyeford Primary School, came up with the idea of swapping Monopoly for ‘Mirnopoly’ – his take on the old-school game as an ode to Mirfield – while he was on holiday with his family.

‘Mirnopoly’ was designed and created by Cameron with the help of his mum, dad and brother Kieran.

Mum Jo Gledhill said: “We were in a caravan and it rained non-stop and we played so many games of Monopoly that I said I wanted to do something different.

“So Cameron said, why don’t we pretend that we live in Mirfield and we’ll play Mirnopoly - it kept the kids occupied for a few days!

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“We’ve got key churches and parks on there, and John Cotton’s and Kenmore Caravans – two key businesses in Mirfield.”

Jo also posted a picture of the game on Facebook group Mirfield Matters.

She asked members for suggestions to include in the famous Community Chest on the original Monopoly board.

PASS GO: Cameron, 10, with his ‘Mirnopoly’ board She said: “There “What was nice was we all sat were some good ideas - parking down as a family and decided in a disabled bay means you miss what would be what, what the a turn. Stealing a hat, if you’re

guilty you pay £50.

“It started off as quite random, but then got more Mirfield-like.”

Some of the cards include situations like ‘the teachers are on holiday’, and winning a prize at Mirfield dog show.

Cameron has already started playing the game with his family.

He said: “I just love it! It’s taken about two days to put together.

“We haven’t really finished the board off yet so there’s still stuff to do. Instead of the Community Chest, we’ve got Mirfield Matters. On it there is Battyeford playing fields and Mirfield Free Grammar car park and the Battyeford car park.

“My dad keeps saying that it’s rubbish but I say it isn’t. It’s definitely better than the normal Monopoly!”

Horbury man jailed for 10 years A HORBURY man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after admitting raping and assaulting a woman.

Lennox Lewis Selby pleaded guilty in front of Leeds Crown Court last week to rape, sexual assault and common assault against a female victim.

The 25-year-old was arrested in March after police were contacted following the offending earlier this year.

Det Insp Vanessa Rolfe, of the Wakefield District Adult Safeguarding Unit, said: “We are very pleased by the substantial custodial sentence given to Selby which reflects the seriousness of his offending.

“He conducted some truly awful and very violent offences against his victim who showed real bravery in supporting a prose-

cution to see him rightfully brought to justice.

“Officers conducted a meticulous investigation to build a case against Selby and the fact that he pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial truly demonstrates the volume of evidence which officers had collected against him.

“We are grateful his victim was spared the ordeal of a trial and hope she will see some comfort from his conviction.

“All sexual offences are treated with the utmost seriousness and victims will always be treated with discretion and sympathy by specialist officers.”

Selby was handed a 10-and-a-half-year sentence.

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Students celebrating GCSE success stories STUDENTS at Heckmondwike Grammar School enjoyed a fantastic set of GCSE results yesterday (Thurs), with 76 per cent of pupils gaining five or more A*/A or the new 9-7 grades.

The new 9 to 1 numerical grading system means an A is equivalent to a 7 while a C is anchored at the bottom of a grade 4, with 7 to 9 replacing A*.

A total of 62.3 per cent of all students gained A*/A or 97 grades.

Abigail Aust and Caitlin Pugh achieved an amazing 12 GCSEs at grade 9 or A* level.

A spokesman for the school said: “These excellent results do not happen automatically. They are evidence of the exceptional commitment and determination of Heckmondwike’s students who received some outstanding support from the dedicated staff and hugely supportive parents.”

ALL SMILES: St John Fisher Academy’s Jessica McGown and Megan Dransfield MANOR Croft Academy showed one of the largest improvements as the number of students achieving passes in both maths and English rose from 40 per cent to 68 per cent.

Science results increased by 25 per cent, French went up 33 per cent, and PE also rose by 33 per cent.

Principal Andy Barnett said: “We are delighted with the performance of all our students’ achievements this year.

“They have risen to the challenge we set them to achieve our best ever results and I am sure they will all go on to experience further successes in the future.”

BATLEY Grammar School students were delighted with their results as a number of students received the new top grade 9 in English and maths.

The top-performing students were Zainab Lookman (6A*/9; 4A/7; 1B), Hannah Branston (4A*/9; 5A/7; 1B); Abigail Inwood (4A*/9; 5A/7; 1B), and Haddiya Siddiqui (4A*/9; 5A/7; 1B).

Brigid Tullie, executive principal, said: “In what has proven to be a challenging year, nationally and for the school, we are delighted with the achievements of our Year 11 students and congratulate them on some excellent GCSE results.”

STUDENTS from St John Fisher Catholic Academy celebrated good results, improving on last year’s outcomes.

Approximately 70 per cent of pupils achieved grade 4 or above in English and the same number in maths.

There was a four per cent increase in the numbers achieving the equivalent of 5A*-C grades including English and maths over the levels achieved last year.

BATLEY Girls’ High School followed on from their ALevel success last week with good GCSE results.

A total of 70 per cent of students scored a grade 4-9 in both maths and English, with six students scoring straight A**-A grades and three gaining 10 A**-A. Results in physics, biology, chemistry and BTEC science came out at 100 per cent A*C, as did textiles technology, expressive arts and photography results.

PUPILS at Dewsbury’s Westborough High School were pleased with results with 65 per cent of students achieving the government’s defined ‘standard’ pass of grade 4 or above in English

News In Brief Drink driver banned CLECKHEATON: A drink driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel for over three years.

Kimberley Leigh, of Whitechapel Road, was three-and-a-half times over the legal drink-drive limit when he drove his VW Golf along Leeds Road, Hillhouse, on July 9, Kirklees magistrates heard.

Leigh was found to have 120 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. The 40-year-old pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the prescribed limit and possession of a Class B drug.

He was sentenced to a 12-month community order as a direct alternative to custody and banned from driving for 40 months. He also has to pay £85 in court costs and an £85 victim surcharge.

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and 48 per cent in maths.

Particular credit goes to Usamah Gajra who achieved nine top grades, including four at A* and a grade 9 in maths. Hamzah Salih, Aliyah Naveed, Elise Smithson and Sohanna Musa all received more than eight results at A*/A. CASTLE HALL Academy in Mirfield celebrated with students gaining good grades across a range of subjects.

With the new number grading system in place for English and maths, 18 per cent of students achieved the new higher grades of 9 to 7 in both subjects.

Principal Andy Pugh said: “The introduction of the new 9-1 grading system in English and maths has made predicting grades much more difficult this year. However, I am delighted that we have seen a strong performance in these two core subjects.

“We have also seen improving trends across all subjects. Once again, this leaves us with a high score on the English Baccalaureate measure (36 per cent on the new ‘strong grade’ system and 45 per cent on the ‘standard grades’).”

A special mention goes to the highest-achieving student, Alicia Walker, who achieved seven A*s and three grade 9 results.

‘Homeless’ theatre group closes AN AMATEUR theatre group in Batley has been forced to fold after being kicked out of their rehearsal space at Batley Town Hall.

Millennium Stage Productions (MSP), a small group of around 20 members, until recently had used the town hall for storage and rehearsal space.

But they have now had to wind up the society after 18 years because their area of the town hall has instead been leased to medical firm Locala by Kirklees Council.

The group had previously been based at the now-defunct Dewsbury Little Theatre before moving to Batley.

Tony Sutcliffe, secretary of the group, said: “We had a committee meeting on July 11 to see if we had a future. We had been continuing to make enquiries about a possible future home or base from which we could ‘rise from the ashes’ but sadly to no avail.

“We were unable to find anywhere suitable which would house us, give us rehearsal space or storage space for us to be able to build up equipment again.

“With the decline in our membership and no means of doing any substantial fundraising, we took the heartbreaking decision to wind

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up the society.”

Mr Sutcliffe has not been pleased with the way the council has treated MSP and added: “I think it is fair to say that there will be no further correspondence with Kirklees Council: after they closed down Dewsbury Little Theatre (DLT), promising us a home at Batley Town Hall, we thought we were secure in a position to build and expand – not to be, as once more the council pulled the plug on us by ending our tenure there.

“They probably felt that they had honoured their obligations to us by providing a home for us for five years, in exchange for the 10 years we had remaining on our lease at DLT.” MSP still had some funds remaining and donated £107 to Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice and £50 to the All Souls Amateur Operatic Society.

Mr Sutcliffe said: “Those of us that are left will now hopefully join other groups and carry on doing what we love most, performing and providing entertainment for the public. We would like to thank the people of Batley, Dewsbury and surrounding areas for their support over the years and hope that they have enjoyed their visits to our productions.”

Kirklees Council did not respond to our request for a comment.

ACHIEVERS: Manor Croft Academy celebrations, above, and Batley Grammar’s Faheem Sadiq, Chloe Crossland, Nana-Ama Ta Seti and Rowan Kelly

BATLEY: A man pleaded not guilty to charges of harassment when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Riaz Hussain is accused of following headteacher Rihana Yasmin to Headfield School in Thornhill Lees and a further two addresses in the area, where he allegedly gave her unwanted attention and restricted her passage.

Hussain, of Manor Way, pleaded not guilty but was told his trial would take place on November 12 this year.

Teenager faces trial BATLEY: A man accused of kicking his girlfriend in the stomach has denied the charges. Teenager Gary Hodgson is accused of pushing the complainant and then kicking and punching her - which he pleaded not guilty to at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Hodgson, 19, of Chinewood Avenue, has been banned from contacting two prosecution witnesses while he awaits a trial on October 3.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Tumble into PC-fascism continues ELIEVE it or not, the words you read in this column are not always exactly as I originally wrote them.

Just last week the editor, David Bentley, took out what I intended as a ‘playful’ reference to two cross-dressing men. I’d used what I considered appropriate a*teri*k* (asterisks – please, keep up!) to disguise the rhyming-slang nature of the expression (sounds like ‘rocks in socks’) but it still offended his sensitivities.

That’s okay. Even the devil of a boss needs an editorial angel looking over his shoulder at times.

What I won’t wear, however, and where I will draw the line while ever I publish this newspaper, is any attempt to silence our right to hold, report or espouse any idea or opinion that is not blatantly illegal, however much it may

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Sarah Champion MP offend someone or other – which these days, is pretty much everyone except me and a couple of my tea-time pals from The Woodman Inn. Britain’s tumble into the pit of PC-fascism continues apace, with Labour’s shadow equality minister Sarah

Champion being forced to resign last week after writing in The Sun (of all places for a Labour MP) about sex grooming of young girls by groups of mainly Pakistani men.

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there’s nothing inaccurate about it.

I’m disappointed that she didn’t say mainly Pakistani Muslim men, but she probably thought that would be a nudge too far. Yet it still cost her her job.

Most of these rape and paedophile gangs – not all – are of Pakistani origin. Pretty much exclusively, they profess the Muslim faith, although if someone can find me reports of serial predatory behaviour by gangs of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist or otherwise Asian men, I’d be grateful.

So please, someone, tell me what I’m missing here.

Ms Champion clearly has the constitution of a snowflake because she immediately proved herself a complete hypocrite by not only capitulating but also being one of 100 MPs to express ‘outrage’ at a column in the same edition of The Sun by political editor Trevor Kavanagh, talking about ‘The Muslim Problem’.

Now, I don’t see the nation’s Catholics rising up every time someone talks about historic sex abuse by priests but here’s the thing: Neither was it the mainstream Muslim population throwing a wobbler – because like those law-abiding Catholics, they know it’s true, and possibly even feel a measure of shame.

No, the imagined offence was typically screamed by Labour’s far-left stormtroopers who had the nerve to compare Kavanagh’s use of ‘The Muslim Problem’ with Hitler’s infamous ‘The Jewish Problem’.

How insulting, how contrived, how inflammatory – and how typical of Corbyn’s brownshirts, among whom, standing proud, were our very own Paula Sherriff and Tracy Brabin.

Shame on both of them.

Ms Brabin wrote an online blog essentially wanting The Sun closing down – shutting up, because her 2+2 = 6 million dead assumption was suddenly writ in law.

Mention or criticism of these rapists and paedophiles and their backgrounds by Ms Brabin was there none.

We know why – because both our local MPs have sold their electoral souls to the mosques.

They lose the Muslim vote, they lose the job, and they can forget all of the wellmeaning campaigns to save hospitals and ban tampon taxes etc.

Back to the NHS for Paula, back to daytime TV ads for Tracy. And they really don’t want that.

There’s often a professional agitator pulling the strings, which in in this case was full-time Islamist provocateur Miqdaad Versi.

He literally spends his life poring over media reports, looking for criticism of Muslims that he can pick a fight over. Then he shouts and Brabin, Sherriff and friends dance to his tune like Pinocchio and his puppet pals.

Whatever their positive merits as MPs, with regard to the Muslim block vote I think this pair have basically pimped themselves out to buy a political career.

I ask you ladies – do you care about the problem of genetic deformities amongst your constituents because of medieval marital practices, and one of the worst infant mortality rates in the land?

Are you concerned about forced marriages, about women living in social and cultural slavery? About honour killings?

About a great many subjects I could mention, but which you paper over by

ingratiating yourselves with a few dozen modernist Muslims who help you pretend the problems don’t exist?

And all of that, alive and kicking here in Dewsbury and Batley, is without going anywhere near terrorism and grooming gangs.

But it will be the wicked media again I suppose. Bigots and fascists, all – which is these people’s only response to anyone who disagrees with them.

This week we got a dash of ‘Tears For Barcelona’ faux grief and a quick “Thoughts and prayers with the victims” before moving quickly along.

No votes to be won in pausing and reflecting on the inconvenient truth of what vile beliefs underpinned those atrocities, is there?

But that’s the other prevailing warped reality. Like the sex gangs, those Allahu Akbar-screaming killers aren’t really Muslims either, are they ladies?

Because the industry of Islamo-apologists (mostly white, ironically) get to decide who is and who isn’t a real Muslim, depending on whether it suits their agenda.

It would be hilarious if it wasn’t so poisonous.

I imagine the two MPs won’t be best pleased with these comments.

They may even decide to quit writing their columns for The Press and fall back on the safety blanket of the Reporter, News and Guardian and their rapidly diminishing band of readers.

That would be their prerogative – but as much as I consider a lot of their views utter tripe, I would never axe their regular columns in this newspaper.

Because unlike Ms Brabin at least, I believe in freedom of speech.

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When I did get the motor however there was a problem – a tyre pressure issue flashing up. I raised it with the rental company staff. “No problemo, air temperature, equalisation, blah-de-blah, ees normal.'

That was 6.30pm. When the tyre blew at 9.30pm (it may or may not have been related) it would not have

been drastic, except there was no spare tyre. Space for one, but no tyre. The EuropAssistance man with his tow truck even went to show the idiot Engleesh where it was.

“No spare wheel” he said, surprised. “No sh*t Sherlock,” I replied.

He promptly towed it away.

That was Saturday, it's now Wednesday evening, and still no car.

Lots of time wasted on the phone to car providers Record Go and on both phone and webchat to Holiday Autos who were about as much use as that flat tyre.

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Friday August 25, 2017

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By Zoe Shackleton CAMPAIGNERS trying to save the Dewsbury Museum building have taken another step forward in their plans to turn it into a community hub.

A new organisation called Dewsbury Park Mansion Community Hub, which replaces the Friends of Dewsbury Park Mansion, has been set up to take the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) of the museum building forward.

Kirklees Council have come out in support of initial plans, saying that the business plan put forward by the group at the beginning of July is “on the whole good.”

Founding director of the

campaign group, Jax Lovelock, is under no illusions of the size of the task ahead and revealed that while everything is moving in the right direction there is still a long way to go.

Friends of Dewsbury Park Mansion had been working closely with Locality, a national organisation that supports community initiatives and after their initial Expression of Interest was submitted, the Dewsbury Park Mansion Community Hub (DPMCH) was formed to take the project forward.

Jenifer Devlin, co-chairman of DPMCH, said: “The new charity can take the project forward and provide a community share offer that will give local people

the chance to be fully involved in the venture.

These are incredibly exciting times!”

The project will require initial funding from sources such as the Heritage Lottery Fund, but it is intended that the DPMCH will become self-sustaining through its activities.

Another DPMCH director, Pam Lonsdale, said: “We'd like to thank all the local people and organisations that have helped and supported the work of the Friends group over the last 10 months, and encourage all to continue that support as we move through the process.”

A final decision from the cabinet at Kirklees Council is due in November.

Crossing changes to be discussed BATLEY & SPEN MP Tracy Brabin is urging members of the public to attend a meeting about the future of the Lady Anne level crossing.

Ms Brabin has arranged the public meeting so that Network Rail can explain their latest proposals for changes to the crossing, on Howley Street, Batley.

The meeting will take place at 10am on Saturday, September 30 at the St Thomas the Apostle Church on Grosvenor Road in Batley.

Ms Brabin said: “I encourage anyone with an interest in the future of Lady Anne crossing to come along to the public meeting on September 30. This is a great opportunity for the community to come together, and engage with Network Rail who I am clear must involve and work with residents throughout every step of the process.

Having met with residents who use Lady Anne crossing, I understand the strength of feeling about the importance of getting any changes to the crossing right.”

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Disappointing that meetings have disappeared As a regular attendee at the council’s District Committee meetings in Dewsbury and Mirfield, I was extremely disappointed to learn that these meetings will no longer take place.

A decision, I understand, made by the councillors themselves.

Naturally I’m disappointed at this unilateral declaration, which the public didn’t appear to have any involvement in. So

Letter of the Week: John Sheen, Dewsbury much for democracy.

Most of the time these meetings were attended by many of our elected councillors and they were a wonderful opportunity to regularly meet our elected representatives.

Presentations were a regular feature from different and diverse bodies including the police, council departments and general support agencies as well as local charities and gave the general public an

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From: Karen Bullivant, chairman of the Mirfield Agricultural Show committee I would like to say a huge thank you to all the visitors who came along in their thousands last Sunday to Mirfield Agricultural Show.

We had yet another successful show this year. It was wonderful to see so many people with smiling faces enjoying the day. The weather was fantastic, just as we had hoped.

We were very pleased in the numbers of entries into our competitions. They were once again very popular, especially the children’s competitions. What talented people we have living here!

I would like to pay tribute to our organising committee. We are all volunteers and we spend the whole year planning the event.

Their dedication, organisation and much hard work paid off and all went very smoothly.

A very big thank you, too, to all the of volunteers who give up their time over the weekend to help us with the event. We do rely on the volunteers for the smooth running of the show. And I think that they enjoy it too.

Last but not least, I would like to thank the businesses who sponsored

insight, and indeed, an understanding of some of the difficult decisions these people were having to make.

The meetings were extremely well organised, prepared and executed and, from my perspective, very interesting.

I feel that, not only the public will be less informed by this unfortunate decision but, the councillors themselves will now be less transparent, until election time.

From: Derek Cartwright, Batley

Care Johnson events, attractions, prizes and advertising.

I would like particularly to thank Superfast West Yorkshire and York and Riva Homes who were our main sponsors of the show. And I would like to especially mention Mirfield Town Council who sponsored the marquee for us. All contributions from our sponsors are very, very much appreciated.

We try to put on an entertaining day with the focus on families and, being

We have our own expert at ‘cherrypicking’ evidence, last week he was on about the railways.

The Labour Party believe in nationalisation, and this is one of their targets, but it is already 90% nationalised! They keep forgetting to mention that.

Then they forget to mention that the overall railways do not make profit, they are heavily subsidised!

One might argue that this is very valuable to the local economy, making people move easily from their homes to where they work.

Yet pause a second, and think where is it that is usually mentioned when commuting is referred to – London.

So northerners are subsiding southerners to travel into work, so they can generally earn more than they could where they live.

So, our northern taxes are giving them cheaper transport than it is costing.

Then it is really the same up north, most people do not travel by train.

LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS Jane Chambers, change of use from driving range to agricultural barn, erection of extensions and alterations, Mount Pleasant Farm, Jackroyd Lane, Upper Hopton.

Mr & Mrs Asquith, single-storey agricultural workers dwelling, land at Bullace Trees Lane, Roberttown.

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes Yorks West, erection of non-illuminated sign, Heathfield Lane, Birkenshaw.

B Fox, single-storey front and two-storey rear extensions, 24C Hopton Hall Lane, Upper Hopton.

Mohammed Rafiq Properties Ltd, change of use of hairdresser accommodation to self-contained flat, new access steps and associated alterations, 11 Westgate, Heckmondwike.

Mr & Mrs A Durrant, single-storey rear extension (Listed Building), The Old Sunday School, Quarry Road, Gomersal.

O Naylor, porch to front, 20 Bishop’s Way, Mirfield.

D Thornton, two-storey side and single storey rear extensions, raising of roof to form rooms in roofspace, 14 Shirley Avenue, Birstall.

Mr & Mrs A Miller, single-storey rear extension with balcony over, 145 Healds Road, Dewsbury.

Heritage Country Homes Ltd, change of use and erection of extension to former farm shop to form dwelling (within the curtilage of a Listed Building), The Cottage, 61 Leeds Road, Mirfield.

Mr & Mrs H Mehdi, six town houses, adjacent to Woodland House, 2 Warwick Road, Batley.

H Riaz, formation of vehicular access, 26 Spring Gardens, Batley.

M Saghir, front and rear dormer extensions, 1 Victoria Road, Thornhill Lees.

M & A Northing, single-storey side and two-storey front extensions, 4 Greenside Mount, Mirfield.

M Hamza, two storey side and single storey rear extensions, 12 Harewood Grove, Heckmondwike.

T Grafor, two-storey rear extension, 3 Gardens Road, Ravensthorpe.

Elim Pentecostal Church, Listed Building Consent for internal alterations (within a Conservation Area), Daisy Hill, Dewsbury.

Monster Display Ltd, illuminated advertisement hoarding, Cleckheaton And District Golf Club, 483 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton.

Healey Islamic Trust, variation condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2015/91865 for change of use from B1/A1 commercial unit to D1 and D2 prayer room and religious education centre and formation of car park, Healey Lane Mills, Healey Lane, Batley.

K Tate, single-storey extension and front dormer window, 3 Mount Crescent, Cleckheaton.

D Herrick, variation of Conditions 2 (plans) and 9 (landscaping) on previous application 2016/90021 for erection of two detached dwelllings with integral

garages and demolition of existing bungalow, 18 Granny Lane, Lower Hopton.

ATC Properties Limited, change of use from ground floor bank/first floor snooker club to A1 (shops)/A2 (financial/professional)/A3 (restaurants/cafes)/A4 (drinking establishments)/A5 (hot food takeaways), 25A-37 Commercial Street, Batley.

Lidl UK Gmbh Ltd, discharge conditions 14 (remediation strategy) and 22 (car park management plan) on previous permission 2015/94112 for demolition of all existing buildings and erection of Class A1 food store with associated parking, access, servicing and landscaping, former works, Station Road, Mirfield.

N Fisher, detached garage, 32 Union Road, Liversedge.

H French, certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single-storey rear extension, 7 Knowler Hill, Hightown.

D Smith, variation condition 2 (plans) on previous permission 2014/91861 for demolition of existing building and erection of two dwellings, 8-12 Town Street, Birkenshaw.

D Sefton, extensions to side, 11 Meadow Close, Birstall.

P Wilkinson, two-storey extension, 29 Elder Close, Birstall.

J Bailey, cladding existing house with 100mm brickwork and 100mm fulfill insulation, 17 Leyland Road, Birstall.

Freddie Tyne, first floor extension and external alterations (within a Conservation Area), 32 Kirkgate, Birstall.

I Hussain, single-storey front and side

extension, first floor rear extension and dormers to front and side, 1 Park House Drive, Thornhill.

Pakistan & Kashmir Welfare Association, extension to existing timber store, PKWA Centre, Manor Way, Batley.

Mr & Mrs A Ripley, first floor side extension with car port below and singlestorey rear extension, 21 Woodkirk Gardens, Woodkirk, Dewsbury.

Alpha Tree Care, works to TPO(s) 18/10, 15 Lower Lark Hill, Moorbottom, Cleckheaton.

James Callaghan, works to Protected Tree(s) via Highways Notice, Sigmakalon UK Ltd, Huddersfield, Birstall.

Catherine, works to TPO(s) 55/91, 90 Upper Lane, Gomersal.

Owens Developments Ltd, variation of condition 17 (footpath) on previous application 2014/91791 for outline application for demolition of existing school building and erection of residential development, Heaton Avenue First And Nursery School, Westcliffe Road, Cleckheaton.

John Mulleady, variation of condition 2 (plans and specifications) on previous permission no.2016/93344 for erection of two-storey and single-storey extensions to rear and roof alterations (within a conservation area), 5 Rosedale Court, East Bierley.

B Bottomley, change of use from to A1 (shop) to dwelling (C3) and alterations, 50-52 Calder Road, Lower Hopton.

Noreen Akhtar, works to TPO(s) 06/92, 11 Pickard Way, Dewsbury.

Those who earn the least are paying taxes so those that earn more can have subsidised travel. Why is that a priority?

What has been happening for years is that the subsidy has been reduced, so fares have gone up.

Our ‘cherry-picker’ mentioned guards – er, when was there last a guard’s van on a train?

Most young readers will not even know what a guard’s van was? It was where they used to put parcels, letters and pigeons, yes, it was a carriage on its own.

The railways have a history of fighting modernisation. Today, many trains are really just elongated buses, anyway!

Back on the beat From: Peter Moreland, Heckmondwike In these times of modern-day crime wouldn’t it be a good idea to return to the old ways of policing?

The bobby on the beat – the person everyone repected and who knew almost everything that happened on his manor.

A friendly figure in uniform who people were encouraged to confide in and where local knowledge and sense of awareness acted as a deterrent to many a potential crime.

Today, faced with acts of terrorism, sex trafficking and drugs-related crime it is more important than ever to have a presence in local neighbourhoods.

As for funding, I’ll leave that to the politicians, but I’m sure they would raise quite a bit by nabbing all these folk who drive around on their mobile phones.

Never stopped them From: Name and address supplied I would like to comment on the article about Shaw Cross playing fields and the problems caused by travellers.

This has been going on for many many years and Kirklees have never fenced it to stop these people.

Perhaps if the council had to clear it they might accept the problem these people leave.

If it is a shortage of money due to the Government action, perhaps they might comment on the below questions: Why did they not do it in the 80s and 90s when money was not as tight as it is today?

Why did they not collect the £300,000 owed in unpaid rent on the Dewsbury Cemetery? Being too sensi-

tive means they get away with it.

In closing, can I ask the council how much debt they would allow me to accrue before they sent the bailiffs?

Labour end game From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge I note with some dismay that Sarah Champion felt she had to resign from her post as Shadow Equalities Minister for voicing her opinions regarding the problem with Muslim men of certain cultures abusing young white girls.

This is really the end game of having any straight-talking northern folk holding any position of power or influence within the London-centric Labour Party.

The disdain felt by New Labour over the northern working class and their concerns was laid bare with Gordon Brown’s “that bigoted woman” open mic comment a few years ago.

It is now obvious that the Left regard all working-class northerners as politically oncorrect, xenophobic, racist bigots, and as such should be ignored.

Any debate on the cultural incompatibility caused by uncontrolled immigration from certain poorer, unsophisticated areas of the Muslim world, has been hijacked by the Islamophobic mantra, and thus effectively shut down.

But, as we all know, the problem is not with Islam, but certain Muslim cultures which have developed practices and traditions which are alien and incompatible with our own culture and world view.

Unfortunately nobody is getting this across.

By the above, I mean cultures/ communities which have spawned the following: Child brides, forced marriages, honour killings, FGM, the burka and the dowry system.

The above have nothing to do with Islam, but they do provide a breeding ground for a dysfunctional view of women and their place in society, human sexuality, intimate relationships and cultural integration, particularly amongst the poorly educated.

Until the Left accept the fact that with their obsessive approach of not offending cultural sensibilities, no matter what, combined with not having a sensible immigration policy, they have created the problem in the first place, and are in fact an integral part of it.

This is borne out by the fact that all the abuse identified thus far has been committed under the PC watch of Labour-controlled councils.

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Friday August 25, 2017

Caddie ‘outed’ cross-dresser

By Staff Reporters A RYDER CUP-WINNING golf caddie from Birstall has been convicted of harassment after launching a threatening campaign against a transvestite architect.

Seventy-year-old William Hainsworth “outed” the man, 54, as a cross-dresser after he cancelled a meeting between the pair.

Hainsworth, who caddied for Spanish golfer José Rivero at the Ryder Cup in the 1980s, is a dominant fetishist who used the pseudonym ‘The Master’ online.

He made contact with the architect – whose real name has not been revealed – after spotting a personal advert for the man’s female persona ‘Tina’ in a transgender magazine.

The pair arranged to meet at a railway station in Manchester but the architect – known only as ‘Mr X’ – changed his mind at the last minute, sending a message saying: “Tina is no longer here”.

Hainsworth was upset at the snub and embarked on a six-week campaign of harassment against the architect, which included threatening voicemails and a public outing of his transvestite persona.

The former caddie contacted Mr X’s employer to tell them about his cross-dressing and put sex slave adverts for ‘Tina’ in a shop window, together with the contact details of the architect’s office. He was also seen loitering outside Mr X’s home between April 1 and May 13.

Mr X has a female partner who is aware of his transvestism, and told Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court he had put an advert in Transliving magazine announcing that Tina was searching for a “master” figure.

Speaking from behind a screen, he told the court: “I didn’t expect to receive anything but I received a reply from Master James William

Hainsworth and he wanted to meet up with Tina. I sent him pictures of me dressed up as a woman. This is a form of escapism for me and helps me to deal with stress.

“We exchanged texts for a meeting to take place but we didn’t plan for him to come down on a specific day or anything, I didn’t know he was going to come. I never agreed to that.

“At first things were amicable with him but I then received a number of messages from him telling me that he wanted to ‘bury me’.

“They weren’t threatening at first but they gradually got worse. I bought him a bottle of brandy by way of apology and tried to calm down the situation. But I was receiving a ton of messages and voicemails, letters and parcels from him to me, some appeared at my work, and some were sent to my family.”

Hainsworth, of Birstall, claimed he was innocent and said: “She messaged me, she must be responsible for her actions.

“My accuser doesn’t live in my world. If he lived in my world I would have to bury him. I would have kicked him up and down the fairway. I wanted to bury him – I wanted a war.

“For 32 years I was a professional golf caddie and my team won the Ryder Cup. This wasn’t forced. Why didn’t he want to meet me?

“I was raging, steam was coming out of my ears. I got a bottle of brandy from her saying sorry but he was the one who was being abusive. Why send me those messages, why send me those pictures if you are not going to meet me? He was running and hiding. He couldn’t face me. It’s ridiculous.”

Hainsworth was convicted of harassment and will be sentenced next month.

The court heard that Hainsworth had previous convictions for harassment. He was bailed on condition that he does not contact the victim or anyone at his workplace.

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Serial offender is jailed for burglary CLECKHEATON: A serial burglar has been jailed for breaking into a house.

Benjamin Matheson, of Turnsteads Crescent, caused £800 worth of damage to a Dalton home when he smashed the window to gain entry on February 20.

He then stole £170 in cash and a Levi jumper, both of which have not been recovered.

The 35-year-old was arrested at his sister's house in Liversedge after fleeing there following the break-in.

Matheson admitted the burglary on the day he was due to stand trial at Leeds Crown Court and was jailed for 18 months because of his "appalling record for acquisitive crime including robbery and burglary," said recorder Richard Woolfall.

Drink driver banned NORTH KIRKLEES: A drink-driver has been banned from driving after smashing into three parked vehicles.

Simon Cardwell, of Cornmill Avenue in Liversedge, was almost twice the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when police arrested him on Wellington Street in Batley on July 30.

He had 66 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when he was found behind the wheel of his Ford Focus.

The 29-year-old had driven into the back of another car and then ricocheted off it, hitting another two vehicles, Kirklees magistrates heard.

Cardwell was disqualified from driving for 20 months, was fined a week's pay of £340 and told to pay £85 prosecution costs and a £34 court charge.

Friday August 25, 2017

Centre stage New play highlights Batley girls RL tour to Oz

By Zoe Shackleton BATLEY BULLDOGS Girls Under-16s are getting used to life in the spotlight as the heroines in a new play.

In 2015, the side became the first British girls' team to tour Australia, and their story is being brought to life in 'The Ruck'.

The play, brainchild of playwright Kevin Fegan, follows the inspirational young women as they overcome friendship dramas, racial discrimination and deep-hidden family secrets.

Mr Fegan's inspiration came from watching and spending time with the club's U16 girls team, which formed in 2012, and their families.

He was invited to join the team and their families on the trip to Australia, and their experiences became the starting point for the new play.

Directed by Joyce Branagh, sister of actor Kenneth Branagh, The Ruck will premiere at Huddersfield's Lawrence Batley Theatre (LBT) on Friday, September 15.

Speaking at the launch of the play at Mount Pleasant on Monday, Joyce said: "Kevin's written a really dynamic play about rugby and families and what it feels like to be a teenage girl growing up in Batley, but also what it feels

RUCK CAST: Jon Adamson, Sam Winterbottom, Richard Hand and Emma Ashton, and the four rugby-playing girls - Esther Grace Button, Emily Spowage, Sophie Mercer and Jodie Cerise like as a parent having a teenage girl as well.

"The four girls at the heart of it, each have their own story and from the start to the end they grow up a bit."

The Ruck is based around four girls from the U16 team Ellie Oldroyd, Casey Rhodes, Millie Taylor and Lily Clark.

Lily said: "It's a weird experience to think there's a play about us! But it's a good kind of weird - someone actually wants to know about us."

Although the characters in the play are fictional, the stories have been taken straight from the girls' real-life experi-

ences.

Joyce added: "I didn't know much about rugby but I've learnt, and it's been really interesting meeting the reallife girls and listening to their experiences.”

The Ruck is co-produced by the LBT and Creative Scene, an organisation that helps to promote art and culture in North Kirklees.

Performances take place on September 15-16 at 7.30pm, before touring other theatres in Yorkshire until September 22. Tickets are priced at £10£16, under-26s £8 and Kirklees passport holders get £3 off.

Thief jailed A BURGLAR has been jailed after stealing from a pensioner in his own home.

Leeds Crown Court heard that June Langley, right, had committed the offence on June 26 when she knocked on the door of a 78year-old man's house in Heckmondwike.

The 48-year-old told the man she needed to rest her feet and he let her in because he saw they were bleeding.

Langley, of Bower Lane, Dewsbury Moor, then asked the man for a drink and while he left her to get a glass from the kitchen she stole his wallet which contained £30 in cash and his bank cards.

Langley had only been out of custody for three weeks, said Holly Betke, representing her, and had taken cocaine on the day of the burglary but was remorseful to have fallen into her old habits.

Judge Tom Bayliss QC said: "You preyed on an elderly man, indeed targeted him deliberately because he was elderly.”

Langley pleaded guilty to burglary and was jailed for six years. She also had a long history of dishonesty offences.

Six-week wait PATIENTS across North Kirklees are having to wait more than six weeks for important bowel cancer tests.

According to recent figures, one in five bowel cancer patients treated by the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust - which runs Dewsbury and District Hospital - are waiting for a procedure called a flexible sigmoidoscopy.

A further 13.7 per cent are on the waiting list for a colonoscopy – a total of 73 patients.

Mid Yorkshire officials say that there has been an "unprecedented" rise in demand for the tests in the past year.

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NORTH KIRKLEES: Members of the public are invited to the NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group's annual general meeting.

It will be a chance to find out about the work of the CCG over the past year and its plans for the future.

The AGM will be held between 10am and 12pm on Wednesday, September 13 at Batley Town Hall.

The meeting is followed by an engagement event where there will be the opportunity to ask questions and take part in a round table discussion. To sign, visit www.nkccgagm2017.eventbrite.co.uk.

Pollution levels are cause for concern KIRKLEES: Council officials are launching a series of Air Quality Management Areas (AQMA) at sites across North Kirklees after it was discovered that air pollution levels are being breached.

Roads in parts of Heckmondwike, Dewsbury and Birkenshaw have been found to have unacceptable levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

The decision by Kirklees Council cabinet means that the areas will be closely monitored, and attempts to reduce pollution could lead to road changes.

Studies have shown that the quality of air in the borough is getting worse, due to high volumes of waiting or slow traffic.

Coun Musarrat Khan said: “It’s really positive that we’ve identified these areas and that we catch other areas as early as possible.

“We know traffic is the main culprit, this is why the main work has been around reducing congestion."

What a Show it was!

By Steve Martyn MIRFIELD SHOW once again drew thousands of people into the town on Sunday, with a packed schedule that included everything from horse shows to free-running and banana eating.

Alongside more modern elements like a live music stage and a trendy real ale and gin van, animal, flower and vegetable classes along with baking contests added a traditional feel to the annual family fun day.

Visitors enjoyed mountain bike stunts, dog agility displays and local dance troupe performances.

Historically an agricultural show, animals featured heavily with a mini farm enclosure, poultry, rabbits and a display of live egghatching.

Show chairman Karen Bullivant said: “We had a fabulous day. The weather was very kind to us, with lots of warm sunshine, and it was brilliant to see so many people coming along and enjoying their day.

“Attendance is really difficult to predict, because we don’t ticket children, but at a guess about 8,000.

“We were quite worried about attendance levels because of the football but it doesn’t seem to have been a

problem as there has been lots of people here.

“The Eggucation live hatching was one of the most popular events.

“They were able to prep the eggs so the chickens hatched on show day and there were big crowds gathering round each time one hatched.

“The chicks must have wondered what on earth they were coming into!”

The popular tug of war competition in the main ring was won once again by the Navigation Tavern.

For full details of the winners of various classes and competitions, visit www.

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Volunteers needed for festival ONE OF THE biggest dates in Batley’s calendar needs you to help make it a success.

Volunteers are needed for Batley Festival, which takes over the town centre on Saturday September 9.

There will be live entertainment and performances in the Market Place as well as a host of stalls selling crafts, arts and handmade goods and other activities.

The family-friendly event, now in its sixth year, attracts crowds of up to 6,000 people with a line-up of fun-filled performances, entertainment and events.

Festival chairman Kimberley Thirkhill said: “Without the dozens of volunteers the festival would not be possible.

"With such a huge crowd, we need help to manage the numbers and give information to the public.

“No experience is needed, but must be enthusiastic and happy to help and keen to MIRFIELD: A shoe shop was forced to close last weekend because of a loud burglar alarm next door.

Shop owner Jenna Shelton said she had little choice but to close The Shoebox, on Queen Street, due to an

feel part of this wonderful community.

Volunteers must be over 18.”

There are due to be around 40 stalls plus performances from professional visiting artists and entertainers.

Community groups will perform on the open air main stage, with a special show by the Sarah Taylor School of Dance among others.

The free festival is being supported by Kirklees Council and Creative Scene, an organisation which brings culture, art and performance to North Kirklees.

If you can help or volunteer please email secretary@batleyfestival.co.uk with your contact details and availability.

A meeting for volunteers is to be held on Tuesday September 5 at the Sarah Taylor School of Dance.

For more details visit www.batley festival.co.uk.

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News In Brief Sentence delayed DEWSBURY: A man who exposed himself in front of mobile phone shop staff has had his sentencing adjourned.

Harry Trayte, 23, pleaded guilty to intentionally exposing his genitals intending that somebody would see them and be caused alarm or distress.

District Judge Michael Fanning reported Trayte, who is said to have possible mental health issues, pulled his trousers down at the Dewsbury branch of the Carphone Warehouse on April 12 this year.

Trayte’s sentencing was adjourned so that probation staff could carry out a full assessment of him.

Jury set to decide CHICKENLEY: A man denied assaulting his partner and damaging her bedroom door, a court heard.

John Tornross, of Princess Street, appeared before Kirklees Magistrates’ Court accused of assault and criminal damage. The alleged incident happened at the couple’s home on July 17.

The 30-year-old denied the charges and is due to stand trial at the Huddersfield court on October 4. He was given bail but must not contact his partner or go within a mile of Chickenley.

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Clean-up clarity call

By Zoe Shackleton A COUNCILLOR says that Kirklees can only claim their year-long trial with an enforcement company is a “success” if they publicly release the facts and figures.

In April this year specialist company Kingdom was awarded a trial contract by Kirklees in an attempt to clean up the district’s streets.

The firm was given permission to issue fixed penalty notices for a range of offences, including dropping litter.

But Mirfield councillor Martyn Bolt has hit out at council bosses, who are trumpeting the scheme as a major success despite not releasing any details of how much Kingdom has made from the deal, and how much Kirklees has benefited.

Coun Bolt (Con) said: “You can’t say it’s a wonderful success without justifying it.

“I think Kirklees need to be honest and say how much this is making and what that money is going to - is it going into improving cleanliness in the area or is it going into other schemes that the public may not support?

“I haven’t noticed our area getting any cleaner. The streets still aren’t being cleaned.

“If you drop litter, you get fined but the lit-

The council has refused to reveal how much money they receive from the fines, and what proportion Kingdom get.

But Coun Naheed Mather, cabinet member responsible for enforcement, said: “I am pleased that the trial is going so well because littering and anti-social behaviour affect everyone. Not only does dealing with the litter cost the tax payer money, but the litter itself makes the area less attractive to live and work in.

“Unfortunately we know that ‘doing the right thing’ is not enough of a driver to encourage behaviour change, so we use enforcement - if the threat of a fine is what it takes to stop people littering then I think it’s worth it.”

Kirklees has also revealed that Council bosses will soon start a procurement process to find a longer-term partner to continue the enforcement scheme.

Coun Mather added: “My hope for the future is that the number of tickets issued decreases, not because it becomes less efficient, but because people take responsibility and dispose of waste correctly.

“Whilst we have yet to carry out a full evaluation, anecdotal evidence suggests that there has already been a reduction in litter dropped on our streets.”

MP backs Yorkshire Water ‘Be a binner’ campaign

Thanks for fall aid BATLEY: A lady who fell in the road has thanked those who helped her.

Dorothy Whitworth, who lives in Batley, fell over on Branch Road two Saturdays ago and was assisted by passers-by.

She contacted The Press to help express her thanks to all those who helped her get back on her feet - including staff at The Croaky Frog Café who gave her a cup of tea and a cake.

ter is still there - you don’t pick the litter up and Kingdom don’t pick the litter up.

“Is there sufficient money coming back into Kirklees to clean the litter up? Not from what I’ve seen.”

Coun Bolt’s comments come after Kirklees issued a statement saying that Kingdom have, to date, issued 2,583 tickets for littering, with the majority of people paying the fine of £75 within the initial period.

A small number of those fined have gone on to contest it or failed to pay by the deadline - although none have had their fine quashed.

The Council press release said that 71 cases were all prosecuted on August 1 at Leeds Magistrates Court, and all 71 were found guilty of littering, with 65 of them made to pay a £220 fine, £30 victim surcharge and £100 in costs.

Coun Bolt said: “We will only know if it has been a success when we know how much money it is bringing back to the council, which the cabinet aren’t saying, or if the streets of Kirklees suddenly get a lot cleaner - which we aren’t seeing.

“At the moment, these are two things that you would measure success on - it’s a success for Kingdom because they’re probably getting the lion’s share of all these fines.”

BACKED: Paula Sherriff MP supports binning scheme

DEWSBURY & MIRFIELD MP Paula Sherriff has backed Yorkshire Water’s ‘Be a binner’ campaign asking residents to bin wet wipes and sanitary items, not flush them.

Dewsbury is one of Yorkshire Water’s top 10 sewage blockage hotspots, and the Labour MP was invited to meet engineers during one of their proactive checks of the district’s sewers.

The team were on the hunt for blockages caused by

flushable wet wipes.

Yorkshire Water is calling on customers in Dewsbury to stop flushing wipes down the toilet, pointing out that even so-called flushable wipes don’t break down in the sewer.

Blockages can cause homes and gardens to flood, and even result in sewage entering local rivers and becks.

Yorkshire Water is called out to more than 14,000 sewer blockages every year, costing £2 million.

After the visit, Paula Sherriff MP said: “It was good to meet the engineers who work hard to clean out blockages and prevent flooding and pollution. It was surprising to see first-hand the problems caused by flushing wipes - even those labelled as flushable.

“The work of the engineers is commendable, but it’s a task that can easily be prevented by binning, not flushing wipes and sanitary items.”

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A SUSPECTED burglar dubbed as one of Kirklees’ “most wanted” has appeared in court.

Louis TaylorBroadfield, who has links to Cleckheaton and Gomersal, was wanted over a string of burglaries.

The 23-year-old, who now lives in Elland, is accused of breaking into The Live Room music venue on July 18. He allegedly caused thousands of pounds’-worth of damage before stealing the CCTV system. laptops and televisions.

Kirklees magistrates also heard that he was involved in another burglary at Creative Craft Packaging, Cleckheaton.

Taylor-Broadfield was also linked to a burglary at his ex-girlfriend’s neighbour’s house in Birstall.

He pleaded not guilty to three charges of burglary and his case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, to appear on September 18.

He will remain in custody.

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Nigel Farage plans a tell-all book about his life and career in the media shows this year, say insiders, but I can reveal the real reason – it’s cost. ITV want to save more money on the expensive show, meaning that Louis, Sharon and co will be paid far less, and of course taped shows are cheaper and easier to run.

I hear that Nigel Farage had been hoping for a six-figure memoir deal from HarperCollins for his book. He is way too polite to reveal figures but admits: “It will tell about a time in history which changed the world of politics and beyond.” Nigel now also hosts his own radio show on LBC London, and adds: “It’s such fun and we cover far ranging diverse topics which hopefully are highly entertaining.”

Did you know that if you’re a pop star you have to pay to appear on your favourite shows? Going on Strictly Come Dancing or The X Factor costs a band a fortune. It’s about £30,000 to go on Strictly, and about £100,000 for The X Factor, because you pay for the whole production, the lighting, the staging. I was told: “You will sell records, but it’s all about money. Hence the reason why only big US stars can afford to appear on them now.”

It’s years since she appeared as the leather-clad, karate-kicking Emma Peel in the Avengers. Now Diana Rigg will be making a more sedate appearance when the TV series Victoria returns to our screens in the autumn. But she told me: “I am amazed at how the series has survived and now become a cult. I still watch it myself from time to time and almost forget it’s me.”

After all the dramatic Bake Off headlines, Paul Hollywood says he’s finally looking forward to a “brand new adven-

Ann Montini and Nigel Farage © Maycon Pictures ture” as he prepares for the show’s big move to C4 without Mary, Sue and Mel. He adds: “I think once the show gets underway people will love it as much as the old show, so it will all calm down.”

Miranda Hart is making her first move into children’s TV. She has created 10 two-minute episodes of ‘So Sammy’ for the Disney Channel, which have launched on the broadcaster’s app. The series of shorts revolves around a ‘tweenage’ blogger and her colourful family. Miranda reveals: “I hope children everywhere will be enchanted by lovely, funny Sammy who gets herself in too many silly scrapes and adventures.”

X Factor are scrapping their live final

Former The Royal star Amy Robbins will guest star in Hollyoaks as Scott’s mum, Lynette Drinkwell, who will soon arrive in the village to see her son and her sister. Amy tells me: “It’s a great show and I am so happy I landed the role, as with all the repeats of The Royal people think I am trapped in a timewarp, which is annoying.”

As Emmerdale’s Faith Dingle turns psychic, actress Sally Dexter tells me who she’d love to contact from beyond the grave. “I think I would love to look into the script conference and see how they decide who gets what storyline,” she said. “I am so happy with mine so far, as Faith is fun and yet has a dark side too, but it would be great to eavesdrop.”

Derek Griffiths – aka mechanic Freddie Smith – is leaving Coronation Street. The actor, 70, has been on the cobbles for a year and will be on screen until the end of April. It is understood he has now filmed his final scenes. A source tells me that it was Derek’s decision to leave at the end of his contract. Derek will join a stage production of Driving Miss Daisy at the end of his contract and tour the UK.

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Rear View, a show by IOU Theatre, takes passengers on an adventure in a converted school bus, using digital technology to enhance the experience.

The bus has undergone major modifications and has a grandstand-like seating arrangement with seats facing the back.

The Rear View show is the Yorkshire premiere and the only 2017 Yorkshire date of the new work from Halifaxbased IOU Theatre.

David Wheeler, artistic director of IOU, said: “The bus was designed so we can

do theatre shows in any location. We use the city or town as a backdrop for the show.

“The idea is a way of taking audiences to unexpected and unusual locations for IOU performances as well as enjoying the journey as part of the experience.

“The streets of Batley become the stage as you hop on board for an unforgettable journey.

“Audiences can expect some unexpected and unusual locations, as well as enjoying the journey.

“Blurring reality and fiction Rear View will take you on a moving adventure of a woman’s life told by poets Cecilia Knapp and Jemima Foxtrot.

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The 70-minute trips take place over the weekend of Batley Festival on Friday September 8, Saturday September 9 (festival day) and Sunday September 10.

The show has been supporrted by local arts project Creative Scene, part of Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places network. and is recommended for ages 11 and over.

Tickets priced £4 for adults and £2 for under-16s on sale online and a limited number will be available outside Batley Library on the day.

Rear View begins at Batley Library & Art Gallery and you will be escorted to the bus.

Follow the action down through park PETER PAN is flying into Batley for a swashbuckling adventure over the Bank Holiday weekend.

An ambitious outdoor production of the children’s classic story will be taking place at Bagshaw Museum and in Wilton Park, organised by the Wrongsemble theatre company and Creative Scene.

Pan in the Park will see three performances on Sunday, August 27 and again on Monday, August 28.

The fun starts at Bagshaw Museum and then the audience will follow the actors down through the woods as they perform the show, based on the original story of Peter Pan, but with a twist.

All the actors are from West Yorkshire and performances start on Sunday August 27 at 11am, 1.30pm and 4pm, with the same show times on Monday.

Tickets are now on sale from www.creativescene.org.uk and are priced at £5, or £16 for a family of four.

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Shepley Bridge Marina hosts an Open Weekend over the Bank Holiday.

Starting on Saturday, the Safe Anchor Trust will be running trips through Mirfield to the River Calder.

Visitors can find out about the Safe Anchor Trust’s work and have drinks and snacks in the cafe or from the outside BBQ (weather permitting).

Trips start at 10am, with the last one going out at about 3.30pm. The boat journeys are free, but all donations are welcome.

The trust’s two broadbeam boats have facilities for the less able and there is comfortable seating inside.

This Bank Holiday weekend is set to be a busy one for the Dewsbury and District Rambling Club, with three walks planned.

The first is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) when ramblers will visit Kirkby Overblow and the River Wharfe – meet Maureen and Norman Dewhirst at Link Road in Dewsbury at 9.30am.

The next walk is on Sunday in the Southowram area. For the B walk, meet P O’Connor at Wellington Road car park in Dewsbury at 9am.

Another walk is then planned for Wednesday, August 30 in Saxton. Meet B

The new owners at The Black Horse Inn on White Lee Road are getting set for their first Bank Holiday weekend in charge.

Helen and David Micklethwaite took over the pub in June and have a host of activities lined up, starting with something for the kids as ‘Rob the Ranger’ will be bringing a variety of exotic creatures for a show and talk on Sunday, August 27 at around 3.30pm until 5pm.

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CHILDREN’S GOODS/ TOYS Pampero child’s seat, Isofix, group 1 (9 months to 4 years), very sturdy, used twice only. Cost £110 new, just £60. Tel 01924 444000.

(2184) ICandy Apple pram/carrycot/pushchair seal and rain cover. Converts to 3 wheeler (wheel included) Black in colour. Absolutely beautiful, in excellent condition, £120. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (2181) Mothercare travel cot £10 no offers, buyer collects. Tel 07952 526527 (Batley) (2177) Mamas & Papas cotbed and mattress in excellent condition. Purchase price paid £300, grandchild used when here from USA. Selling price £120 Tel 01924 490266. (2178) DIY Assortment of antique, black, wrought iron fittings for doors: handles, letter boxes, knockers, bolts, dummy hinges etc etc, 20+ pieces in total. Good condition £30. Tel Batley 01924 472043. (2167) Floor tiles 200mm x 200mm x 12mm, three boxes, approx 3 sq mtrs, off-white (rippled) + one 10kg bag floor tile/grout adhesive £25 ono. Tel 07909 742005.

(2171) ELECTRICAL Ronson Escort 67 hairdryer, complete with dryer, flexible duct, hair brush, hood, comb and original documents. Slight damage to brush fixings but still secure. In full working order, original box. Sold as

seen. Good theatre prop £10. Tel 07941 412352.

Buyer collects. (2205) Kirby Sentria vacuum cleaner, complete with accessories, recently serviced, £300 ono. Tel 01924 475762 (Batley) (2196) LCD television in excellent working order with remote control and stand. TV has Scart and HDMI inputs for Sky and DVD player, £25.

Can deliver. Tel 01924 471758. (2175) Due to house move beige Hotpoint fridge/ freezer (small freezer section), in good condition, £35. Buyer collects Mirfield area Tel 07709 107876. (2169) Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner, five years old, rarely used.

Like new, bargain £99.99 ono. Tel 01274 877306.

(2166) ENTERTAINMENT Casino Black Jack shoe and 400 playing chips, plus portable table top gaming board, new £20 ono. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area) (2193) FASHION/CLOTHING Primark swimming costume, size 14, brand new, still got tickets on. Mostly navy in colour with blue & white stripes pattern on bust and halter neck, £7.00 ono (cost £13 new). Tel 01274 877306. (2204) Black dress, evening/ prom, full-length. Pretty diamond patterning on front, £40 ono, size 10/12, not worn, cost £200. Tel 01274 877306. (2176) Dark blue cruise/ evening / prom dress, layered, size 10-12, never worn £50 ono, was £300. Reason for sale put on weight. Tel 01274 877306. (2176) Ladies’ 3/4 coat, size small, cream, JBC collection. Cost £40, would like £10 ono, worn once. Tel 01274 877306. (2176) Ladies’ 3/4 coat, size 8, cream astrakhan make.

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Buyer collects. (2205) Attractive nest of three nicely decorated dark wood tables. No dings or scuff marks. Slight mark on surface of middle table. Good solid condition but very slight usage mark on one table top, W 58cm x D 38cm x H 53cm. £25.00 Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205) Three-seater settee and two-seater settee in brown leather £100 ono. Tel 01924 406815. (2201) Two-seater settee and two matching armchairs, conservatory style, good condition £40. Buyer to collect.

Tel 01274 876997. (2188) Ikea Lycksele Lovas chair bed with cover, immaculate condition, reasonable offers. Tel 01924 496304.

(2172) Metal filing cabinet, four drawers, very good condition, two keys working lock £20. Tel 01924 477980/ 07708 937985. (2168) Oval, glass top coffee table, gold-coloured legs, (L) 34” x (B) 24” £12 ono. Tel 01274 877306. (2166) GARDEN Macallister lawnmower, as new, £50. Will deliver local if needed. Tel 01924 470866 (Birstall). (2189) JEWELLERY Accurist watch (ladies), stainless steel & gold looking. Good time keeper £7.

Tel 01274 877306. (2204) Gold & pearl stud earrings, only worn twice, sterilised, £20. Tel 01274 877306.

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Tel 01274 877306. (2197) Gold-coloured watch, Rolex Quartz (not real thing), expanding strap £10. Tel 01274 877306. (2197) Two sets of stainless steel studs, 1 small + 1 large set, £7 for both. Tel 01274 877306. (2197)

FURNITURE Curved front sideboard with raised back board and decoration to front and back board.

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Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205) MISCELLANEOUS Selection of gas bottles for sale, 5kg Calor, 5kg Calor + Flogas, 15kg Calor £5 each.

All butane not propane. Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205) Fancy dress costume; male air force pilot’s/captain’s outfit c/w hat, jacket, trousers and shirt front and tie. Worn once, excellent condition, still in original packaging. Size chest 3840, waist 32-34, £15. Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205) Selection of vintage biscuit tins for sale. Attractively decorated and clean inside.

Varying condition but mainly scuffing to lids. Good theatrical props, or possibly sewing/embroidery storage, £5 each. Tel 07941 412352.

Buyer collects. (2205) Six volumes of The War in Pictures, over 60 years old, £40. Tel 01274 879762.

(2200) Titanic framed display cabinet model of the liner, believed to be from around 1930s. Wooden, approx.

30” x 10”. Ideal for home, pub, club etc, £120. Tel 01924 442711. (2190) Two hardwood boat shuttles, steel tips, unused.

Sizes approx. 14 inches £12, and 20 inches £18; as used locally in the days of the local textile & carpet manufacturing industries.

Tel 01274 683163 (2173) MOTORING Plastic trailer mudguards for sale. Brand new, never fitted, cost £25, accept £14.

Tel 01924 443679. (2203) PET GOODS Two dog travel cages with plastic base trays, one in black, size 36” x 28” x 25”, one in brown 30” x 21” x 23 1/2”, £12 each. Tel 01274 861148/ 07922019632.

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Excellent condition £50 ono. Tel 07716 182334 (Mirfield area, buyer collects.) (2202) Crusader Denver 390 porch awning, 390cm width x 240cm depth x 235-250 cm high. Steel frame, pegs and fibreglass poles. 2 side doors with full mesh, 3 rollup front panels, ripstop polyester. Only used once, bargain at £75. Tel 07818 481725. (2192) Golf clubs with golf bag and stand. 11 irons, putters, drivers etc, with 12 new golf balls £25. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area) (2193) Karrimor Panther 65L rucksack. Aluminium frame, padded shoulder straps, very good condition £20. Tel 01924 407400. (2185)

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CRICKET WITH MIKE POPPLEWELL

Crunch time at both ends of the table THE ‘RUNNERS AND RIDERS’ are poised for the final furlong in the All Rounder Bradford Premier League as nearly every game, particularly in the Premier Division, has some bearing on the title or relegation issues.

Nothing typifies this more than the derby between Cleckheaton and Hanging Heaton tomorrow (Sat).

Hanging Heaton’s massive 234run win over relegation-threatened Pudsey Congs sees them top of the table and 12 points ahead of secondplaced Farsley going into the game at Moorend.

It was once again the magnificent opening pair of skipper Gary Fellows (146) and Nick Connelly (123 not out ) that set the pace for Hanging Heaton with a 268-run opening stand that took their joint

run tally to 1,581 for the season.

Although Fellows has only 638 of these, Connelly needs just 57 in the last three games to pass the 1,000run mark. This partnership has been a key to their success, but their versatile bowling attack should not be overlooked.

James Byrne is currently sitting top of the Premier Division’s leading wicket takers with 45, while Thomas Chippendale and overseas spinner Muhammed Rameez each have 41 after they helped demolish Congs for just 57 with figures of 6-26 and 3-2 respectively.

Cleckheaton are third from bottom and only 11 points clear of Batley in the second-bottom spot.

But they are fighting for their Premier Division lives and skipper John Wood, himself a one-time

MR RELIABLE: Nick Connelly is only 57 runs off 1,000 for the season Hanging Heaton player, will not want his side to roll over.

They lost by 59 runs at outgoing champions Pudsey St Lawrence in their last game but Mally

Nicholson’s top-scoring 68 from 95 balls, showed their is still plenty of fight in the side.

They took four vital batting points from the game to go with the two earned by their bowlers.

Pudsey Congs remain bottom with 133 points but they will be looking to get something from the game at home to Bradford and Bingley, while second-bottom Batley (140 points) will be hoping for much of the same from their home game against Lightcliffe.

East Bierley (153) points are the other side in the relegation mix and they might spring a bit of a surprise at home to Pudsey St Lawrence, who finally bowed out of the title race despite beating Cleckheaton.

In the remaining games Congs face Lightcliffe (a) and New Farnley

(h), Batley play New Farnley (a) and Woodlands (h), East Bierley have to go to Hanging Heaton before facing Bradford and Bingley (h) on the final day.

For Cleckheaton it is a trip to Bradford and Bingley next week followed by a visit from Lightcliffe.

At the other end of the table the title chase rests between Hanging Heaton (298 points) at home to East Bierley and away at Pudsey St Lawrence, a game which could see the Championship pennant pass from one club to the other.

Farsley (286), are at home to New Farnley tomorrow, followed by Woodlands (a) and then Townville (a).

Woodlands, are at Townville tomorrow, then Farsley (h) and Batley (a).

Two-horse race at top of Champ One Moor can wrap up title with victory at Altofts CHAMPIONSHIP ONE side Scholes, relegated from the Premier Division at the end of last summer, have mounted a concerted challenge for an immediate return to the top flight.

However, after last week’s results the title, even just promotion, is looking like a two-horse affair.

Defeats for Scholes, by 61 runs at Undercliffe, and Wrenthorpe, by four wickets at home to Ossett, have left Methley, five-wicket winners at Bowling Old Lane, and Scholes in first and second places respectively – with just two points between them.

There are four games left in this division with tomorrow’s games likely to make the promotion and relegation issues much clearer.

Methley, with 295 points, take on third-placed Wrenthorpe (264), while Scholes (293) go to fourth-placed

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Morley (257) for games that will either leave the top two way out in front if they win, or set the cat among the pigeons if they lose.

Wrenthorpe and Morley certainly need emphatic wins if they are to keep their outside chances of promotion alive.

In the remaining games Methley will play Undercliffe (a), Scholes (h), for what could be a title decider, and Baildon (a) while Scholes, in addition to the Methley game, play Ossett (h) and Wrenthorpe (a).

If Wrenthorpe win their games against the top two, and force wins over Gomersal (h) and Yeadon (a), they might well get themselves back in the mix.

At the other end of the table things are looking dire for Birstall.

The Leeds Road side have been sat on the bottom for so long they must

be developing pressure sores.

Tomorrow’s game at home to thirdbottom Bankfoot might well seal their fate in the struggle to avoid the drop.

Bankfoot are currently 41 points ahead of Birstall, who may delay the drop with a win, but they have to go to Baildon, before facing Bowling Old Lane and Yeadon at home.

Ossett have been embroiled in this particular battle for much of the season but a fine win at Wrenthorpe in their last game severly dented the home side’s promotion hopes and gave themselves a huge boost in that fight against the drop.

Ossett are now fifth from bottom and 41 points clear of the drop zone.

Maaiz Khan’s 5-37 restricted Wrenthorpe to 203 then John Sadler (40) and Paul Malone (54 not out) steered their side home with 6.3 overs to spare.

The MFG team will come up against Glantaf from Cardiff with kick-off scheduled for 3.40pm.

The game will have two 25-minute halves

with a five-minute break at half time.

Whatever the outcome, the MFG team will do a lap of the Wembley pitch before the Challenge Cup final tomorrow afternoon.

Batley Tennis Club boast plenty of on-court success

MAKING A POINT: Batley Tennis Club members had a successful season on the court – despite threats from KAL to remove their playing facilities BATLEY ITI TENNIS CLUB have enjoyed a hugely successful year in the Huddersfield and District Tennis League despite off-court concerns regarding the potential closure of their playing facilities.

The club faces a battle with Kirklees Active Leisure, as the organisation could potentially get rid of the courts at Batley Sports and Tennis Centre to make way for a soft play area.

Batley Tennis Club have used the facilities for 20 years but were able to forget their off-court troubles as they enjoyed a season of success on court.

The Men’s A team finished second in Division One with the Men’s B team finishing second in their group to gain promotion to Division Three.

The Ladies’ B team secured victory in a close match against Cleckheaton to finish top of Division 3 and earn promotion to the second division.

The Ladies’ A team maintained their status as a Division One side while the Ladies’ team gained promotion to the second Division of the Yorkshire League.

“In this 20th anniversary year of Batley Tennis Club it’s great to see the teams battling as intensely as ever through 14 weeks of wind, rain and occasional sunny spells,” said club chairman John Hargreaves.

“We have players from all age ranges playing alongside each other, and even a mixed league where men and women play as team mates on equal terms.

“I only hope that there will be somewhere for our young Batley players coming through to carry on playing in the future.

“Unfortunately KAL don’t seem to agree that tennis should be available for the players in Batley and Kirklees, what a great shame it would be if this successful club was forced to disband.”

WHILE a tension-packed finale is in the offing for almost every division in the Bradford Premier League, one group has bucked the trend this summer and that is the Championship Two competition, where Hartshead Moor have taken it by storm.

This week Moor entertain second-placed Altofts for a game which will probably decide the title in this division.

An emphatic eigh-wicket win over struggling Spen Victoria in their last outing actually secured promotion for Hartshead Moor and just nine points from the game with Altofts would be enough to clinch the title.

It is a different story at the other end of the table where Spen Victoria are fighting for their lives.

Going into tomorrow’s game

with second-bottom Brighouse there are 26 points between Spen, at the bottom, and Hopton Mills in the safety of third-bottom spot.

Hopton are at a Liversedge side still in with an outside chance of the second-promotion spot if tomorrow’s results go their way.

Of course wins for Brighouse and Liversedge would leave Hopton Mills, currently 18 points clear of Brighouse, in relegation trouble once again.

In the Conference it looks like a mid-table finish for Heckmondwike and Carlinghow while Crossbank Methodists will find it hard to improve on their current third-bottom position.

Hanging Heaton staged the final of the Heavy Woollen Cup last week when Oakenshaw side Woodlands carried off the trophy with a three-wicket win over Hoylandswaine.

RACING PREVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH

Battaash can repel Lady Aurelia T HE IMMOVABLE object meets the unstoppable force, as Lady Aurelia and Battaash square up for what promises to be a vintage Nunthorpe Stakes today (Friday).

It might be argued that the faster the conditions the better for American raider LADY AURELIA, who scorched home in a time just 1/100 of a second outside the course record in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot last time.

But that is not to say that BATTAASH is slow, for all that his trio of spectacular wins this year have been on a stiffer track or softer ground, and I have a narrow preference for him.

Willie Mullins won the Lonsdale Cup (2.25) in 2015 with Max Dynamite, and he saddles THOMAS HOBSON who is enjoying a new lease of life on the flat.

He’s a better hurdler than Max having won a good 2m handicap at Fairyhouse in April, and the drop in trip should see him prevail.

David O’Meara’s SUEDOIS steps up in trip and down in class in the Group 3 City Of York Stakes (3.00) and this race has been the target for some time.

Trainer David Simcock is sweet on BLESS HIM and the Seas the Stars colt should figure, with HIGH JINX

an each saver for the in-form Tim Easterby.

Last year’s Arlington Million winner MONDIALISTE gave a strong hint that he is about to capture his best form when narrowly beaten in the Group 2 York Stakes last time and returns to the Knavesmire cherry ripe for Saturday’s Strensall Stakes (1.55).

Sir Michael Stoute’s MUSTASHRY should also make the frame. He came from last to first to win a valuable handicap at Chelmsford recently, running a 34.81s last 3f that puts him firmly into Group class.

Stoute also looks to have a smart bet in the Melrose Stakes (2.25) with INTELLECT. The son of Nathaniel is down on 8st 12lb even after winning on his handicap debut last time out by nine lengths.

Kevin Ryan boasts an excellent

record in the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes (3.00), having won it with Amadeus Wolf, Blaine and Astaire, and believes he has another strong contender in the lightly-raced STORMBRINGER. “I’ve had a lot of luck in this race over the years and am convinced this fellow fits the bill,” says Ryan.

Jedd O’Keeffe has every right to expect a bold show from the improving four-year-old LORD YEATS, who looks ready to step up in distance after winning a valuable York handicap and a Listed race at Newmarket over 1m4f.

Lord Yeats prefers some ease in the ground so the rain that has fallen across the Knavesmire this week will be welcome in his bid for Europe’s richest handicap, the Betfred Ebor (3.55). O’Keeffe will also be hoping for a low draw for a gelding who likes to be at the sharp end. SCARLET DRAGON is 2lb well in and will be just one of the dangers in a warm affair.

• CARRIGILL’S NAP (stake returned in a free bet if finishes outside top 4): SCARLET DRAGON Saturday, York, 3.35.

• AUGUR’S BEST BET: INTELLECT Saturday, York, 2.25.

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AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE

Boys back on top YML Premier Division BATLEY BOYS

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BATLEY BOYS moved into top spot in the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division with a comfortable victory over Siddal Academy.

Batley opened the scoring as Adam Bingham sent out a wonderful pass to Josh Scruton, who dived over for a try on his debut.

Batley’s forwards made plenty of metres to help the hosts dominate proceedings with Matt Sheridan, Gav Davies, Aaron James, Josh O’Sully and Lewis Hardy continually making the hard yards.

Josh Whitehead then added a second for the Boys as he was first to react to a grubber kick.

James scored Batley’s third before Siddal hit back with a try and goal of their own.

Bingham added a penalty kick before the half-time whistle to further extend Batley’s lead.

In the second half Batley started the quickest as Bingham latched onto his own grubber kick to score.

Full-back Jay Jay Price was next over as the Boys continued to dominate proceedings.

Whitehead scored his second try of the game and rounded off the scoring following a break down field from the Batley back line.

Struggling Celtic lose away against promotion chasers NCL Division Three

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DEWSBURY CELTIC’S poor run of form continued as they lost away at fifth-placed Stanningley.

The only Celtic points came seven minutes from time when Tom Norris crossed as Paul DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-16S triumphed 2416 against Shaw Cross Sharks to lift the Heavy Woollen Cup on Tuesday evening.

Dewsbury Celtic Under18s also lifted Heavy

Foulstone added the conversion.

Stanningley led 6-0 at the break after a defensive first half with the only try coming from Jack Smith. Liam Copland added the conversion.

Ben Ward crossed on 54 minutes to increase the lead.

Smith added a second on 64 minutes before Josh Turner crossed four minutes later as Copland landed all three goals.

Woollen honours as they beat Birstall Victoria in their final on the same night.

The U-14 and U-15 finals will be held on September 7 at Batley’s Mount Pleasant ground.

Moor on the march NCL Division Three

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DEWSBURY MOOR gave their automatic promotion hopes a huge boost as they saw off table-toppers West Bowling at Heckmondwike Road on Saturday afternoon.

Moor moved to within two points of Eastmoor Dragons, who occupy second place and also went one step closer to securing their spot in the play-offs.

A fired-up Maroons side went ahead inside two minutes through Jordan McNally.

A kick forward on the last tackle was collected by the young winger and he leaped above his counterpart to catch and score.

The Maroons soon doubled their lead as Luke Adamson supported a break from Jacob Crosswell to score under the posts.

Aiden Inseon converted both tries to help give the hosts an early 12point lead.

Ben Heald then reduced the deficit for the visitors as he joined the attacking line to score out wide.

With only 15 minutes played George Croisdale crossed for Dewsbury’s third try as he burst through the Bowling line and touched down in the corner.

Moor then extended their lead as Cameron Bruce flicked the ball to

DEWSBURY MOOR are holding a memorial golf day in honour of Mark Burgess on September 1.

The first tee off will be at 12pm with the day’s play to end around 5.30pm. A three-course

ON A ROLL: Moor captain James Eatherly takes the ball forward Stevan Morton Jamie Samme, who powered through two tacklers to score underneath the posts.

Bowling scored the last points of the first half as Richard Lumb added an extra four points to the visitor’s tally with an unconverted try.

Adamson scored his second try of

meal, presentation, auction and raffle will be held afterwards.

The cost is £260 per team of four and anyone who wishes to compete can obtain forms from the club.

FOOTBALL

Set pieces see Ossett into next round FA Cup Preliminary Round SHEFFIELD FC 0 OSSETT TOWN

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OSSETT TOWN made it into the first qualifying round of the FA Cup as they defeated Sheffield FC on Saturday afternoon.

Sheffield dominated the early stages however Leigh Overton was left relatively untroubled in the Ossett goal.

A stroke of good fortune from a corner kick then saw Town take the lead.

Steve Ridley put in a testing ball which the home keeper inadvertently tipped into his own net.

Kai Hancock then had two opportunities to double Ossett’s lead but was twice thwarted by Brett Souter in the Sheffield goal.

In the second half Town began to control the play and soon doubled their advantage from another set piece.

Ridley whipped a corner into the area and Josh Snowden met the ball superbly with his head to send the ball into the top

left corner.

Nathan Curtis then squandered an opportunity to make it 3-0 as his shot went wide.

Manager Grant Black was delighted with the result and also praised the work of his assistant Mick Norbury.

“It was a great result, we had limited resources for the game due to injuries and Sheffield started well and caused us problems,” said Black.

“I cannot praise Mick Norbury enough. He was a big factor in our tactical

change and deserves a lot of credit.

“He is a big asset to Ossett and myself with his experience, as a young manager to have him with me is fantastic.

“I felt we defended well as a team for the whole game and in fairness could have had a couple more goals if we had been more clinical.”

Town will host Consett on September 2 in the FA Cup, but first comes a significant clash at home to Droylsden tomorrow afternoon (3pm).

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A LATE brace from substitute Roy Fogarty saw Liversedge make it through to the first qualifying round of the FA Cup as they beat Ramsbottom United in the final preliminary round.

Sedge trailed for the majority of the game but Fogarty’s last-minute double saw Sedge win the game in dramatic fashion.

Ramsbottom took the lead with 15 minutes played as George Price played the ball to

Jerome Wright who slotted home.

The hosts almost doubled their lead on the half-hour mark as a shot cannoned off the crossbar.

Devonte Morton then levelled proceedings as he beat the offside trap to get on the end of a long ball.

Morton rounded the keeper and rolled the ball into the empty net.

Ten minutes into the second half Ramsbottom regained the lead as Lee Gaskell headed home from a corner.

With one last roll of the dice Sedge boss Jonathan Rimmington introduced Fogarty with only 10 minutes remaining.

Rimmington’s gamble paid off as with one

minute of normal time remaining Fogarty fired home from the edge of the area to draw his team level.

Two minutes later Fogarty scored his second as he worked some space on the edge of the box to send another effort flying past the United keeper.

On Tuesday evening Sedge drew 2-2 against Garforth Town in front of a 293-strong crowd at Clayborn.

Liversedge twice came from behind to draw level and rescue a point to maintain their unbeaten start.

Tomorrow Sedge face an away trip to Thackley, who sit one place above them in the table.

the afternoon soon after the secondhalf restart, Ineson stepped up to convert to give the Maroons a 20-point cushion.

Despite being in control for the majority of the game Moor soon found themselves only two points ahead with 20 minutes to play.

A 10-minute flurry saw West Bowling score three converted tries through Lumb, Danny Gregory and Harry Williams as Bowling brought the scores to 28-26.

Moor defended their line valiantly following the Bowling fightback and managed to keep the away side out for the remainder of the afternoon.

The Maroons then had a joyous 10minute spell of their own as they went over for three tries in the final 10 minutes.

Dominic Horn, Archie Bruce and Toby Richardson all crossed with man-of-the-match Ineson adding two conversions.

Head coach James Delaney was delighted with the performance from his players, as his team now only need two points to secure a play-off spot.

However with six wins from their last six games the Maroons will be hoping to sneak into the automatic promotion places.

Moor are not in action this week due to the Challenge Cup final but face a huge game next weekend as they travel to second-placed Eastmoor, with the game kicking off at 2.30pm.

Young athlete selected for National Finals SPENBOROUGH District Athletics Club member Edward Dyson has been selected to take part in the 2017 School Games National Finals.

Edward, 17, attends Heckmondwike Grammar School and will compete for the North squad.

The School Games is an integrated multi-sport event for the United Kingdom’s most talented school-age athletes.

The event will take place at Loughborough University and will run from August 31 to September 3.

Approximately 1,600 athletes will compete across 12 sports, seven of which include disability disciplines.

Previous competitors at the School Games include Paralympic

champions Hannah Cockroft, Ellie Simmonds and Jonnie Peacock.

Edward already has an impressive record of success as he has previously been selected to be part of Parallel Success, an initiative set up to support disabled athletes.

Edward, who has cerebral palsy and competes in the T38 para athletics class, will experience the excitement of competing at a national event. He will live in a dedicated athletes’ village on the Loughborough campus and take part in an opening ceremony.

Edward also hopes that one day he will be able to represent his country on the international stage.

He said: “Watching the 2012 London Paralympics really inspired me because it makes me think that I could be an athlete myself one day.”

Albion sent crashing out FA Cup Preliminary Round OSSETT ALBION DROYLSDEN

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ALEX FROST broke Ossett Albion hearts as his late goal knocked the Unicorns out of this year’s FA Cup. Albion started the livelier but the strong gusty wind made it difficult for both teams.

The hosts’ early dominance paid off when a ball over the defence found James Eyles in space who lobbed it over Ritchie Brannagan in the Droylsden goal.

However two handling mistakes from Albion goalkeeper Liam Flynn allowed the away side to take the lead.

First Ciaran Kilheeney capitalised on an error before Frost pounced to put the away side

ahead 10 minutes later.

The visitors were reduced to 10 men as Domaine Rouse was dismissed for a head butt.

Albion equalised on the stroke of half-time when Eyles got his second from the penalty spot after a push in the area.

Albion had chances to take the lead in the second half before Droylsden were awarded a penalty for handball.

Kilheeney stepped and scored to put Droyslden back in front with just seven minutes remaining.

The home side didn’t give up the cause and equalised through a header from James Hurtley when he rose above the defence to finish off a good Albion move.

But it was Droylsden who snatched a late winner when Frost scored his second in injury time.

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KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD MATCH STATS BATLEY BULLDOGS 1. Dave Scott 8 2. Wayne Reittie 6 15. Danny Cowling 7 30. Jason Crookes 7 5. Shaun Ainscough 6 13. Patch Walker 6 7. Dom Brambani 8 8. Adam Gledhill 6 9. Alistair Leak 6 27. Will Maher 7 22. Dane Manning 7 19. Alex Bretherton 6 12. Joel Farrell 6 Subs: 11. Brad Day 6 16. Tom Lillycrop 6 14. James Davey 6 17. Joe Chandler 6 Tries: Crookes (2), Manning (5), Brambani (17), Scott (20).

Goals: Walker 3/4.

OLDHAM 15. Luke Hooley 8 2. Adam Clay 7 30. Ben Morris 7 3. George Tyson 7 17. Steven Nield 6 6. Scott Leatherbarrow 7 7. Dave Hewitt 7 11. Jack Spencer 6 27. Matthew Wilkinson 6 18. Ben Davies 6 16. Mikey Wood 6 26. Liam Bent 6 14. Luke Adamson 7 Subs: 24. Michael Ward 6 28. Sadiq Adebiyi 6 19. Joe Burke 6 9. Sam Gee 7 Tries: Ward (25), Gee (57), Morris (63), Clay (66).

Goals: Hooley 3/4.

Referee: J Smith Half-time: 22-6 Penalties: 4-7 Sin Bin: Farrell (31) Sent Off: None Weather: Cloudy Man of the match: Dom Brambani Attendance: 675 Match Rating: 4/5

Bulldogs blow 22-point lead Kingstone Press Championship Shield

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at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium BATLEY surrendered a 22-point lead against relegation-threatened Oldham at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors even came agonisingly close to winning the game when Dave Hewitt’s drop-goal attempt rattled the upright five minutes from time.

Batley, who sported an all-pink strip in aid of breast cancer fundraising, were left red-faced as they let a 22-0 lead slip.

Despite their heroics, the visitors are now six games without a victory.

Matt Diskin’s side, who sit second in the table, wasted little time in asserting their authority as Jason Crookes and Dane Manning crossed within the opening five minutes, though Patch Walker could only improve the latter – a missed kick that proved costly in the grand scheme of things.

Their initial lead was extended when half-back Dom Brambani – majestic throughout – waltzed over after exploiting a yawning chasm in the Oldham defence, before Dave Scott, having been fed an inside ball from Manning, broke free from a tackle to ground.

The Roughyeds broke their duck through Michael Ward who latched on to Luke Adamson’s flat pass 10 metres out, which the impressive Luke Hooley duly dispatched.

Batley’s Joel Farrell found himself in hot water with the referee Jack Smith who deemed that the loose forward had

TRY TIME: Dom Brambani scored Batley’s third try caught full-back Hooley with a swinging arm. He was sent to the sin bin with 10 minutes of the half remaining.

A superb 40/20 from Brambani put the Bulldogs on the front foot but, with their first tackle of the set, Brad Day saw the ball dislodged from his grasp as he lunged for the line and the chance had passed the hosts by.

Despite their 18-point advantage at the break, it wasn’t to be Batley’s day as Shaun Ainscough knocked on when competing in the air with winger Adam Clay prior to a frenetic nine-minute spell which yielded three scores for the visitors.

Sam Gee’s try close to the hour mark brought Oldham back to within 10

points of their opponents, whom they took great delight in reeling in.

The substitute’s fortuitous stab through on the last play ricocheted off Manning’s legs and Gee pounced under the sticks.

The game burst into life five minutes later when the eagle-eyed centre Ben Morris was alert to Batley’s left edge attack.

He darted into the line to pick the pocket of the home attack and hare some seventy metres down the slope with an unlikely interception try.

And the comeback was completed when Scott Leatherbarrow, a former Batley player, punted high on the last tackle for Adam Clay to soar high

above Ainscough and ground to tie the scores at 22-22, Hooley – crucially – drifted the tough pressure kick across the face of the posts. Both sides went close to stealing a win, but after Hewitt’s drop-goal attempt Oldham couldn’t regain possession from the ensuing scramble to complete the most improbable of turnarounds.

The Bulldogs, who were kept scoreless in the second stanza, nearly sneaked it when Danny Cowling prodded through on the last tackle and winger Wayne Reittie collected but, as he reached for the line, the ball – and the prospect of two points – slipped from his grasp.

Stand-in Speakman inspires Rams Kingstone Press Championship Shield

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at the Beaumont Legal Stadium DEWSBURY RAMS coach Neil Kelly heaped praise on man-of-the-match Dom Speakman as his side edged closer to securing a Championship Shield semi-final spot with a deserved win at Sheffield.

You would have been forgiven for thinking the Rams might struggle without the influential Gareth Moore.

But Speakman controlled the game, adding a try for good measure, as Dewsbury continued their 100 per cent record in the Shield.

Kelly said: “He’s (Speakman) been immense, he nearly got a longer time at scrum-half last week.

“He’s come in and he’s marshalled the team around the pitch. His kicking for touch was really good.

“His game management was excellent, I can’t speak highly enough of him, he’s done really well.

“If I’m honest, I thought this might be a game too far for them after their exertions over the last few weeks but they’ve even surprised me.”

Dewsbury got off to the perfect start as Macauley Hallett found a gap in the Eagles defence for the opening score of the game.

Simon Brown’s deflected kick nearly saw Garry Lo provide an instant response before Matt James was held up over the line.

Lo then saw an effort ruled out for a forward pass, however Matty Fozard dummied his way over as the Eagles pressure told.

James Glover crossed to extend Dewsbury’s lead at the other end, racing away from the base of a scrum from 40 metres out.

The visitors were soon over for their third try of the afternoon as Speakman kicked on a loose ball before diving on it.

Sheffield had barely got going in the first half but they were given a lifeline with seconds remaining of it as Elliot Minchella scored under the posts.

Dewsbury extended their lead once again just five minutes after the restart through Gareth Potts.

MAIN MAN: Dom Speakman received plenty of praise from boss Kelly The winger produced an impressive finish to get the ball down in the corner.

Lo brought the Eagles back into the game with an impressive individual effort after breaking from half-way.

The Sheffield winger thought he had given Brown a chance to level proceedings just minutes later, however the referee gave a knock-on.

And that proved costly as Aaron Brown scooted under the posts at the other end to extend Dewsbury’s advantage once again.

The hosts weren’t ready to give up on the points

just yet as James showed great strength to power his way over.

Josh Guzdek got back just in time to stop Lo reaching his own chip and chase before Sheffield bombed another opportunity from the following set.

Paul Sykes nailed a 25-metre drop-goal to ease the nerves of the vocal away following from Dewsbury.

And from the kick-off, his side sealed the win as Sam Day placed down next to the posts after Glover’s original break.

Sheffield did manage to get over for their fifth try late on through debutant George Milton.

MATCH STATS SHEFFIELD EAGLES 18. Ryan Millar 2. Garry Lo 3. Menzie Yere 24. Paddy Flynn 5. Ben Blackmore 1. Jack Owens 6. Simon Brown 8. Scott Wheeldon 9. Matty Fozard 11. Matt James 16. Sam Scott 19. Will Hope 13. Elliot Minchella Subs: 10. Mark Mexico 12. Duane Straugheir 22. Liam Johnson 25. George Milton Tries: Fozard (17), Minchella (40), Lo (54), James (65), Milton (80).

Goals: Brown 4/5.

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DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 6 2. Dale Morton 6 23. James Glover 7 29. Macauley Hallett 7 5. Gareth Potts 7 6. Paul Sykes 6 17. Dom Speakman 9 24. Jode Sheriffe 6 15. Robbie Ward 6 18. Jack Teanby 7 4. Lucas Walshaw 6 26. Mickael Goudemand 6 13. Aaron Brown 7 Subs: 16. Toby Adamson 8 20. Aaron Ollett 6 27. Sam Day 8 44. Toby Everett 6 Tries: Hallett (4), Glover (25), Speakman (30), Potts (45), Brown (60), Day (73).

Goals: Sykes 5/6.

Drop Goals: Sykes (71).

Referee: N Bennett Half-time: 10-18 Penalties: 8-8 Sin Bin: None Sent Off: None Weather: Overcast Man of the match: Dom Speakman Attendance: 363 Match Rating: 3/5

Kelly expecting plenty of fight from struggling Swinton

By Ben McKenna DEWSBURY RAMS coach Neil Kelly is expecting a tough battle when his side host Swinton in the fourth round of the Championship Shield.

Kelly says that Swinton’s precarious league position will give the Lions added incentive when they visit the Tetley’s Stadium on Monday afternoon.

The Dewsbury boss however, has full confidence in his team after they secured mathematical safety last weekend with their fifth consecutive victory.

“We are looking to carry on with what we are doing, we have had two great victories over the past two weeks so we know we are doing okay,” said Kelly.

“We know that Swinton are fighting for their lives so it is certainly not going to be easy.

“No game is easy in this division but when you come up against a team desperate for the points it is always going to be that little bit harder.”

With the Challenge Cup final taking place this weekend Kelly is

SEALED IT: Sam Day forces his way over the line to score for the Rams against Sheffield Eagles on Sunday – report on p23 unhappy with the preparation for Monday’s game, with some of his players making the trip to Wembley to watch the showpiece.

He said: “It is a bit of a fragmented preparation with some players going down to Wembley.

“It isn’t ideal for us but we know we need to keep doing the right things on the pitch and get the points to move ourselves further up

the table.”

Dewsbury won their eighth game out of the previous nine with victory over Sheffield Eagles on Sunday afternoon.

Kelly was again pleased with the spirit his team showed and even admitted that he was surprised by the quality of the performance following a tough game against Toulouse two weeks ago.

“This squad keeps surprising me, quite often in rugby when you play a really tough game one week it is hard to back up the following week,” added Kelly.

“But when you get a group of players that are driven, like my players are, they back up their performances week-in and week-out.

“I have got to take my hat off to the players, in many ways you

could have excused a defeat but we took part in two really difficult games and came out on top in both of them.”

The Rams have already bettered their points tally from 2016 and are now only one win from securing their place in the Championship Shield semi-finals.

Kelly has credited the miraculous turnaround to his players doing the simple but important things on a more consistent basis.

He added: “Simply put, the players have done the right things on the field more often than they have done the wrong thing.

“The spirit that we have is there for all to see, it is well documented where the side were when I took charge but we are a different animal now.

“We know we cannot take our good form for granted because that is when things begins to drift away from you.”

Dewsbury will be able to welcome back Michael Knowles and Rob Spicer for Monday’s clash, while Robbie Ward is likely to miss out due to a knock taken against Sheffield.

Batley must develop a more Bulldogs supporters marching ruthless mentality says Diskin 200 miles to Wembley Way BULLDOGS boss Matt Diskin admitted that his team must learn to be more ruthless heading into their remaining Championship Shield games.

Diskin’s charges travel to Odsal on Monday afternoon to face a Bradford Bulls side who already know that they will be playing League 1 rugby next season.

Last weekend Batley surrendered a 22-point lead at home to Oldham and Diskin says his players need to develop a better mentality.

“If the players do want to get better and compete in the finals of the Shield they have got to develop a more ruthless mentality,” said Diskin.

“We are coming up against a Bradford team who have some real quality in their side.

“Bradford are a good club with some really good people and we do want to wish them all the best, other than when we play them on Monday.

“We want to improve some of the areas of our game that we have struggled with over the past couple of weeks.

“Against Oldham our second-half performance wasn’t good enough, we let them steamroll us down the pitch and we gave away easy positions.

“Some of the tries were frustrating, they were very soft tries to concede from our point of view.

“Our goal is to improve week-on-week so that we can go into the semi-finals of the Shield with the right intensity.”

Diskin also expressed his delight after Jason Crookes signed a one-year contract extension with the Bulldogs.

Crookes’ current deal was due to expire at the end of this year but the forward has agreed to remain at the club until the end of

READY, SET, GO: Kevin Nicholas (centre) and the four other walkers setting off from Headingley

DONE DEAL: Jason Crookes has agreed a one-year extension deal with Batley the 2018 season.

“Jason has been exceptional for the group since he came in, he is a really good character,” added Diskin.

“He has fit into the group really well and he has been a real key player for us on and off the pitch so to have him next year is a real positive.

“We are actively recruiting at the moment we know what areas of the squad we need to improve.”

BATLEY chairman Kevin Nicholas and four other supporters have set off on their 200 mile ‘Pink March’ to Wembley Stadium.

Nicholas began the walk from Headingley Stadium in Leeds, the site of Batley’s 1897 Challenge Cup triumph over St Helens, with his daughter Alexandra and fellow fans Imogen Kyle, Steve Wright and Mark Wells.

The five are making the long walk to the capital in order to raise money for breast cancer charities and the Rugby League Benevolent Fund.

They also joined in with Batley’s Pink Weekend fundraising activites last weekend, which were rounded off by Batley’s fixture against Oldham.

The Pink Weekend saw families take part in a 10k walk and a race night, while Batley Boys also hosted a rugby tournament as part of the fundraising efforts.

On Monday the walkers resumed their trek and by late afternoon they had made it as far as Gunthorpe, a small village east of Nottingham.

The quintet will have reached the New River Stadium in London by this evening (Friday) as they attend the League 1 Shield clash between London Skolars and South Wales Ironmen.

The walk will then resume tomorrow morning as the five will be joined by a number of Bulldogs supporters in the final leg of the march to Wembley.

Anyone who wishes to donate to the cause can do so by texting WEMB97, followed by £5 or £10, to 70070.

A Just Giving page has also been set up and donations can be made via https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ headingley-wembley-rfl-pink-walk.