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A STORM erupted over repairs to crumbling council garages in Dewsbury Moor this week. Eviction notices were received by some garage tenants in the School Crescent area before any explanation was given by officials. Shocked residents who were told to hand back their keys held a meeting on Monday at the Schools Croft TRA premises on School Avenue. It heard that some disabled tenants would be left with nowhere to keep their mobility vehicles safe. Rows began when workmen renovating homes for Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) found a host of unexpected problems. The garages are underneath flats, some of which were sold off

Tenants renting crumbling garages built under other people’s homes ‘evicted’ without notice

under right to buy schemes. The sell-offs resulted in people renting garages, which are still in public hands, under somebody else’s home. Water leaks and damage to fire-retardent ceilings were just the start of issues discovered by workmen. In one case, a garage tenant drilled into the home above to fashion an engine hoist. It is also claimed some garages are being used for business pur-

poses, which is not allowed under tenancy rules. KNH officials want to assess the damage to decide how much it will cost to put right. To do this, tenants will have to move out, though some received eviction notices before the situation was explained. A woman, who did not want to be named, said her notice gave seven days to quit. She cares for her disabled husband, who has a mobility vehicle

stored in one of the garages. The woman said: “We can’t leave it on a street because that would invalidate our insurance. “And only last week the passenger side window of my own car had its window put through.” This happened last Sunday on School Crescent and was the latest of several attacks on her car by vandals. She added some tenants had rented garages for 40 years and to get an eviction notice out of the blue caused upset. A KNH spokeswoman said: “To make sure we can sort all these issues out, we have to serve notice on the existing garage tenants. “Unfortunately, some people received the notices before the letter explaining what was happening.

“We can only apologise for any upset this has caused. Once the garages are repaired we will be reallocating them.” Garages under homes that have been sold off will belong to those properties. The rest will be available for KNH tenants. Some garage renters no longer live in the School Estate and are likely to be offered premises elsewhere. A drop-in meeting is to be held on Thursday, March 12, to set out options and timescales. The KNH spokeswoman added: “We’ve contacted everyone again to reassure them that they don’t need to empty their garages at this stage. “We’ll meet with them individually to discuss their needs and hold a drop-in session about what support we can give.”

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TOWNEND CRAIG ANTHONY On 21 February, aged 43, formerly of Dewsbury. Son of Doreen and the late Leonard. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Funeral Directors. Tel 01924 454476.

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Deaths ARCHER GRAEME On 20 February, of Thorpe, formerly of Batley, aged 56. Dad of Lewis and Olivia. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 9 March at 11.15am.

BARBER DOROTHY On 18 February, aged 89. Wife of the late Reginald. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, 6 March at 10.30am.

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BLACKBURN ANNE CHRISTINE On 22 February, aged 75. Wife of David. Funeral at St Paul’s Church, Hanging Heaton, Tuesday 3 March at 10.15am, followed by private committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

BRIDGE WINIFRED ‘WINNIE’ On 19 February, formerly of Batley Carr, aged 85 years. Partner of Leonard. Funeral took place at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 26 February.

DODDS JEAN On 15 February, aged 83. Wife of Ron. Funeral took place at Dewsbury Crematorium, 25 February.

DRANSFIELD DOROTHY On 16 February, at Batley Hall Nursing Home, aged 75. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 2 March at 10am.

DUXBURY CAROLINE MAY On 19 February, aged 96, of Mirfield. Wife of the late Albert. Funeral at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Mirfield, Thursday 5 March at 1pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2pm.

GLEDHILL FORMERLY SUTTON NEE SMITH MAISIE On 25 February, aged 89. Wife of Leslie. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Funeral Directors. Tel 01924 454476.

GROGAN LEONARD On 19 February. Husband of the late Mary. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, on Friday 6 March at 10am, prior to interment in Batley Cemetery.

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On 21 February, aged 79. Husband of Mary. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 6 March at 1.15pm.

LITTLEWOOD JEFFREY S. On 16 February, aged 81. Husband of Sheila. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 4 March at 11.15am.

LODGE RITA On 24 February, formerly of Hanging Heaton, aged 84. Mum of David and Richard. Funeral enquiries to Eric F Box Funeral Directors. Tel 01924 465402.

O’DONNELL WILLIAM EDWARD ‘BILL’ On 25 February, aged 84. Husband of the late Mavis. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Funeral Directors. Tel 01924 454476.

ODDY JOAN On 5 February, aged 83 years. Wife of Brian. Funeral service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 6 March at 11.15am.

PRESTON RONALD On 20 February, aged 85, of Roberttown. Husband of Betty. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, today (Fri 27 February) at 9am.

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HECKMONDWIKE: Witnesses are being sought to a dog attack on fields off Leeds Road last Monday. A suspect was with two “aggressive” animals, one of which was not on a leash, at around 6pm on farmland opposite Robin Hood Watersports. This dog is said to have attacked another pet being walked by its owner as they passed by. The suspect and the two animals fled left the scene towards the Stubley estate. Anyone with information can call PC Papworth at Heckmondwike Police Station on 01924 206357 quoting incident 1315-068147.

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Man, 93, held hostage as thugs ransack his home POLICE condemned robbers who held a 93year-old man hostage while they ransacked his Heckmondwike home. The victim, of Spen Vale Street, found three men trying to break in through the back door. He went to investigate at around 6.10pm last Sunday after hearing noises coming from the garden. The suspects forced their way in, with one of them pushing him back as they did so.

He resisted but was pushed onto a chair and forced to stay there by one suspect while the other two searched the house. The trio, who were dressed in black, fled with cash and his bank books. Det Insp Stef Wiseman, of Kirklees CID, said: “This incident, given the age of the victim, could have had extremely serious consequences. “I think many residents would rightly be

shocked at the thought that three men would manhandle and restrain a 93-year-old inside his own home.” One is 35-40, 5ft 5ins tall and stocky. He wore a black beanie hat, coat, tracksuit bottoms and trainers. The other two were 5ft 5in and 6ft tall respectively and wore similar clothing. Anyone with information can call the Huddersfield Robbery Team on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Cancer mum Joanne’s off on African cycle trek for charity By Steve Martyn BREAST cancer survivor Joanne Jackson is celebrating her return to health by taking part in a 225-mile charity bike ride in Africa. Joanne, 43, of Thornhill, is gearing up for a trek across Tanzania next year in aid of the Women v Cancer initiative. Mother-of-two Joanne will pedal from Mount Kilimanjaro through three national parks to the Ngorongoro Crater. She became involved through people she met last year on a sponsored bike ride in London. The event, which Joanne is again tackling on May 30, sees cyclists ride 60 miles through the capital at night. Joanne said: “I met some lovely women last year, some of whom are going to Tanzania with me.” Married to Andrew, 47, and with two sons – Evan, seven, and Connah, 22 – she was diagnosed with cancer in June, 2011. She said: “It really gives you a different outlook on life. You realise you have to start enjoying each day and living life to the full. “I promised myself that I would do a different challenge every year after my diagnosis.” The London rides are important to Joanne as they coincide with the dates when she first went for tests. Joanne, who had a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, gave frank details in a bid to raise awareness.

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“Cancer really gives you a different outlook. You have to start enjoying each day and living life to the full. I promised myself I’d do a challenge every year after my diagnosis...” She was at home watching a Grand Prix on TV when she noticed something by chance. Joanne said: “I went to the doctors’ and they told me that it was nothing to worry about but referred me to a specialist to be sure. “I had a mammogram followed by a biopsy and was told to come back in two weeks for the results.” Instead, medics called her with the bad news the day before she was due to go on holiday. Joanne wants all women to check themselves regularly and added: “I didn’t have any of the risk factors. “Nobody in my family had had cancer before and I’d lost a lot of weight but I still got it.”

News in Brief Costly decision to prune protected trees DEWSBURY: A man must pay more than £2,600 after chopping back two protected ash trees. Mohamed Kahleeq, of Staincliffe Road, was refused permission to prune the trees, which are in his garden, in 2012 and 2013. But Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he decided to do the work without permission, although a tree preservation order was in place because the high visibility of the trees made them a ‘public amenity’.

Stepdad’s assault THORNHILL LEES: A man who tried to harm himself assaulted his stepdaugher in a row. Richard Wood, of Lees Avenue, grabbed Lauren Mason-Pert about the neck when an argument escalated. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Wood, 43, held a knife to his own stomach in the incident. It was said Wood, who admitted assault, suffered from depression and had meant to hurt himself with the knife. He was given a conditional discharge for two years and told to pay £85 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

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News In Brief Two stabbed in Up to 80 jobs could ‘targeted attack’ be lost at Fox’s BATLEY: Two men were stabbed on Grange Road in what police believe was a targeted attack. The victims, aged 18 and 24, suffered slash and puncture wounds between midnight and 1.20am on Wednesday. Det Sgt Adrian Belle said the men were taken to hospital but were later discharged. He added: “The suspects are believed to have known the victims and we are treating this as a targeted incident.” Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 quoting crime reference number 13150076978.

BATLEY: Staff at Fox’s Biscuits were told on Wednesday that up to 80 jobs could be lost. Parent firm the 2 Sisters Food Group is now in a 45-day period of consultation about the move. Voluntary redundancy, redeployment and the creation of new roles are being considered. The Wellington Street premises has 910 staff, making it one of the area’s biggest employers. A spokesman said: “It’s far too early to say what impact this will have, but some roles will regrettably be at risk of redundancy. “However, we will be working hard with colleagues to minimise the impact of our proposals.”

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A SUSPECTED cannabis farm was found after flames swept through a home in Thornhill Lees last Sunday. The blaze, which did “lasting damage” to a staircase and bedroom, occurred at around 10.30pm on Lees Hall Road. A dog walker reported the fire after seeing flames coming from an upstairs window. The home affected is one of two neighbouring semidetached properties said to have been left unoccupied for about six months. Police found a suspected cannabis farm in the house next door while probing the fire incident. A spokesman said: “A number of what were believed to be cannabis plants – approxi-

mately 60 – and related growing material were recovered.” The dog walker, who did not want to be named, lives nearby and said a white car was sometimes seen outside the two semis. He said: “I just thought it was the landlord making checks, but this makes you wonder.” The man did not know what type of car it was but another source said it may have been an Audi A4 convertible. Police cordoned off the area on Monday morning. Nobody was arrested and enquiries are continuing. The man added: “It’s quite fortunate that I went out with my dog at that particular time. “There was nobody else around and if I hadn’t reported the fire you wonder what would have happened.”

Councillors unsure of newformat COUNCIL chiefs this week moved to defuse rows which marred a meeting where £69m of cuts were agreed. The Press reported last week that a Huddersfield Town Hall budget debate was, at times, a shambles. Councillors argued about procedures when the fate of public services was at stake. Cuts which will see 1,000 jobs lost and markets axed were agreed after a marathon four-hour meeting. A Kirklees Council spokeswoman said: “All council meetings are run within the constitution and procedure rules.” She added a different format was followed this year which was agreed to at a briefing beforehand. “However, it became clear in council that not all councillors had appreciated the implications of the alternative approach,” she said. “The Mayor (Coun Ken Smith) managed the process to ensure all councillors had the opportunity to comment.” Party leaders held talks with council chief executive Adrian Lythgo at the end of a stormy meeting. The spokeswoman added: “He wished to briefly discuss the proceedings while it was fresh in everyone’s minds.”

Trust under fire over low morale HOSPITAL chiefs are not doing enough to tackle stress and low morale in the workplace, a union boss has claimed. Glen Turp, of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), said little improvement has been made since Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust was criticised last year. An RCN survey of workplace issues found the Trust struggling to make headway. Mr Turp said: “The Trust remains in the worst 20 per cent nationally in a number of important areas.”

Surveys were sent last year to a random sample of 817 staff, of whom 375 (46 per cent) replied. Forty per cent suffered work-related stress and 25 per cent were bullied, harassed or abused by other staff in the last year. The Trust had one of the lowest scores for whether staff would recommend it as a place to work or be treated. But there was a 13 per cent drop in staff under pressure to come into work when ill and a fall in the numbers working extra hours.

The RCN also surveyed the North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which runs GP practices. Here, 35 of 62 staff eligible to take part responded (56 per cent) and the CCG came out below average in key areas. Its figures were: • Care of patients as top priority: 83 per cent (average 88 per cent); • Recommend as place to work: 60 per cent (average 74 per cent); • Recommend treatment to others: 57 per cent (average 68 per cent).

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Friday February 27, 2015

Longer stretch for Sparkles Car wash crook fails to pay £1m so faces extra time in jail

By Staff Reporters A MONEY launderer from Ravensthorpe faces extra time in jail after failing to pay back nearly £1m in criminal profits. Mohammed Azam Yaqoob, 45, is serving a nine-year sentence for his role in a drugs empire. Judge Sally Cahill ruled in July that he should pay £993,760.45 within six months, or face another four-and-a-half years in jail. Yaqoob, known locally as Mr Sparkles after the car wash he used to run in Dewsbury, was told to pay by January 28. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed this week

that Yaqoob did not meet the deadline. A spokesman said the CPS would “seek activation of the default sentence of 54 months” at an enforcement hearing next month. The debt, accruing eight per cent interest a year, will still have to be paid back once he is released. Yaqoob was described in court last September as a “career criminal” who had helped bro-

ker a £5m heroin deal. The cash confiscation order relates to an incident which saw Yaqoob jailed for 18 months in 2012. He was part of a six-strong gang who in 2007 defrauded an insurance firm out of nearly £330,000. Yaqoob was charged with theft and money laundering after £115,000 of this money ended up in his own bank

account. He withdrew £70,000 in cash over the next few days before the account was frozen. A probe showed Yaqoob funded a lavish lifestyle with activities including fraud and money laundering. Yaqoob built a nine-bedroom mansion in Mirfield 10 years ago which Kirklees Council said was done without planning permission. Officials obtained a ruling for demolition, but Yaqoob won on appeal, leaving taxpayers footing a £20,000 bill for his costs.

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News in Brief Driver rammed police BATLEY: A driver who deliberately rammed a police car was wanted for not wearing a seatbelt. Officers tried to pull over Kasim Mushtaq, 20, on November 30 last year but he instead sped off through two sets of red lights. Mushtaq then caused damage worth £500 to the vehicle which gave chase by reversing into it. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Mushtaq accepted the entire episode was “stupid”. He admitted dangerous driving, criminal damage, failing to stop and driving without insurance. Sentencing was adjourned until Monday, March 16.

Prostate cancer advice DEWSBURY: Men with concerns about prostate cancer can get advice from experts on Wednesday. Macmillan Cancer Support’s mobile unit will be in Market Place, near the Yorkshire Bank branch, from 10am to 4pm. March is prostate cancer awareness month.

DAUGHTER BACKED TO WIN DAD’S SEAT A BATLEY councillor will stand down in May – and is backing his daughter to succeed him. Coun Peter O’Neill (Lab), who has represented Batley West for eight years, bows out at the next election for health reasons. Daughter Marielle, 26, was chosen as the party’s candidate to fight to retain the Kirklees Council seat. Coun O’Neill has served in the authority’s cabinet for the last six years and holds the communities and leisure portfolio. He said: “I’m delighted Marielle has been selected as the Labour Party candidate. “She is passionate about getting the best for the people of Batley and I know she’ll work very hard on behalf of constituents.” Marielle, involved in politics for a decade, has worked at Westminster and in Washington DC. She currently works supporting vulnerable older people and

Coun O’Neill added: “She is energetic and brings a lot of new ideas to the table. “I’m sure she’ll inspire more young people to become more socially and politically aware.” Coun O’Neill hopes to spend more time with his five grandchildren, reading, listening to

music and helping the public in a volunteering role. Miss O’Neill said: “My dad’s the most hardworking and well-respected councillor in Kirklees. “He’s a difficult act to follow but I intend being 100 per cent committed to the role, just as he is.”

Women’s terror in bookie raid TWO women locked themselves in a back office after armed thugs struck at a Mirfield bookmakers. The shop assistants were behind the counter when three men burst into the Betfred betting shop on Huddersfield Road on Monday night. They were told to get on the ground but fled to safety and called police at around 9.40pm. The robbers, armed with a suspected handgun and two

hammers, forced the till and stole about £100 in cash. No shots were fired and the shop workers, despite being terrified, were unhurt. It is the second armed raid in Mirfield this month, after Pet Supplies on Lee Green was hit on February 10. Police, who are appealing for witnesses, are not linking the incidents but are stepping up patrols. The robbers were all wearing grey hooded tops with the

hoods up and black face coverings. Det Con Andy Clayton, of Kirklees CID, said the suspects may have fled in a vehicle. He asked for anyone who saw them preparing to enter the premises or leaving afterwards to get in touch. Det Con Clayton added: “We would like to stress that incidents of this type are extremely rare for Mirfield.” Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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A word in Kanye’s ear ... that’s not a nice thing to say DON’T do much telly these days, apart from my regular sports. As Bruce Springsteen sang many years ago, ‘57 channels and nothing on…’ You can say that again Bruce. I don’t even bother much with current affairs, because between Channel 4 and the BBC its mostly thinly disguised far-left propaganda. However Mrs L was on a late train back from London on Wednesday so I tackled a mountain of ironing, fortified by a nice drop of red, while daughter talked me through the show ponies parading their talents at what is allegedly British music’s Oscars – the Brit Awards, presented by Ant and Dec. Now, I’m sorry, but Ant and Dec? The midget Geordies that Snow White left behind owing to the Seven Dwarves not needing a number eight and nine named Unfunny and Unfunnier? Music’s Oscars, and these pre-pubescent versions of the Chuckle Brothers are running the show? Did the headline acts Madonna and Kanye

Kan** West did a N**man Collier imp***sion at the **its West know they were appearing in a warehouse-sized version of Crackerjack when they took the booking? (Mind you, I’ve no idea what Kanye West’s famous for, apart from marrying the ditsy American bird with an arse the size of Texas. More on Kanye shortly). But Ant and Dec? Even those harebrained teeth-onhigh-heels from Strictly Come Dancing would have added a bit of glamour and left the ‘jokes’ alone. I understand there’s a mod-

ern acronym, used widely on social media and in text messages which is shorthand for ‘what the heck!’ It’s spelled FFS though being a dinosaur and no longer ‘down with the kids’ I’ve no idea what it means. Ahem. But it works well in this case – and it brings me nicely to today’s point. Language. It looked like Kanye West brought the entire cast of West Side Story with him or, more likely, a gang of Crips from South Central LA, given that his song revolved entirely around the word nigger. Not that anyone watching the show on TV would have known, because despite being well after the 9pm watershed, it was like watching Norman Collier at the Wheetappers and Shunters Social Club. It sounded like the mic was going on the blink every third word – which was actually ITV muting the word nigger – which West used 39 times. That’s a lot of muting. There was probably a UKwide meltdown of emergency call-outs to TV engineers.

LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood I can understand why the talentless – to my musical ear at least – Kanye West opted for his shock lyrics (no Simon or Garfunkel is this lad). Because it’s probably the only desperate way he can get audiences to listen. Especially mainstream, adult audiences. And on Wednesday night he did us all a favour, if not a particularly musical one – he perfectly highlighted the rank, politically correct hypocrisy, that has so diseased modern British society. LACK people have ‘owned’ the word nigger for a long time, like gays own the words queer, queen and dyke. Pakistanis can use Paki for their own slang purposes, but what should be the most innocuous geographical abbreviation – like Aussie for an Australian – has been seized by the thought police and turned into a hate crime. It is what it is, and I’m not arguing for a way back. But why didn’t the producers tell Kanye West the song wasn’t suitable for broadcast? That it was going to make a mockery of the show? I’ll tell you why. Because being up-themselves luvvies, they wouldn’t offend his artistic ‘integrity’ (and that’s a

A big smelly motion I CHUCKLED heartily away at Labour’s House of Commons motion this week – and not a bad one in principle – to ban paid directorships and consultancies amongst MPs from the start of the next Parliament. How righteous of Ed Moribund and company, to react with such noblesse oblige in the light of Jack Straw and Malcolm Rifkind being caught prematurely cashing in their ministerial IOUs. Just a couple of thoughts though, the first being that the motion is a meaningless piece of bluster; this couldn’t become an Act of Parliament if David Cameron’s mum and dad threw their weight behind it. No time. Secondly – halting paid directorships and consultancies would do How tickled I am – Doddy nothing to stop working lawyers like our own Simon Reevell from second jobs, and many others too. And thirdly, the idea of Labour MPs like Milipede and Ed Balls being directors or consultants for the businesses that generate this nation’s wealth – as opposed to sucking the tax-life out of them – is enough to make Ken Dodd choke on his tickling stick. laugh). Far easier to insult the intelligence of the nation – and world – at large, not judged mature enough to hear the word nigger. All 39 mediocre, ‘shocking’ times. Make your own mind up whether that patronises and

insults black people, or the rest of us. I do so hope the producer/director pays for this with their job. I suspect however that promotion awaits – probably to head of current affairs.

Lies, damned lies, and statistics that tell the story BBC wants RE YOU a Lily Savage (aka Paul O’Grady) fan? It’s of no particular account, except that I would prefer a bad earache to enduring his Sunday teatime Radio 2 show. Voice like fingernails on a blackboard. Trouble is, switching off is no protection from his Scouse drone. This week, Radio 2 – my preferred light entertainment station – was trailing his show what felt like every half hour. In fact I challenge you – listen to Radio 1 and 2, and count how many self-promoting adverts they air, incessantly. I wouldn’t mind betting the airtime is up with ‘real’ adverts on commercial stations. I know which I’d prefer. This further exposes the fiction of the real BBC and comes in the week MPs judged the corporation “a profligate and inept organisation that has lost public trust after a series of scandals”. From wasting billions on its pet political projects and millionaire pay packages, to covering up the paedophiles in its ranks, the BBC has become so big and powerful it acts like a law unto itself. But it’s the little, daily things that make the Beeb so dangerous. It has carried out a poll of British Muslims in which it found “the overwhelming majority” opposed violence against people who depicted Mohammed and “95% feel a

Voice like a strangled cat – Paul O’Grady loyalty to Britain.” Phew, sigh of relief. We can all sleep safely in our beds. But as the headline says: Lies, damned lies etc etc. The Beeb cherry-picked those stats to push its own agenda. Because the poll also showed a quarter supported the Charlie Hebdo attacks – equating to nearly 700,000 British Muslims thinking it’s ok to murder journalists, while nearly half believe that radical Muslim clerics are “not out of touch” with mainstream Muslim opinion. Hold the front page! You almost have to laugh at the self-pitying plea that a third of respondents feel most Britons don’t trust Muslims. And they wonder why? AT WHAT point were e-cigs made illegal? The answer is ‘when the Nazis down at Social Services decided’. I can understand them not

wanting to place children with adoptive families where mom and pop get through 60 Woodbines a day. But one of those harmless plastic tubes? Staffordshire Council bans e-cig users from taking in needy children, as do at least another dozen local authorities – and yes, of course Kirklees is one of them. Why? Because these self-style autocrats write their own fascist rules. It’s crazy. But surely, in that spirit, anyone who drinks or smokes should by deemed unfit to pass judgment on other people, no? Sack the lot of them. I WORK from home quite a lot. It’s my prerogative. I must save two polar bears a month in reduced diesel fumes. So does Brentwood Council chief exec Jo-Anne Ireland, the first difference being that the public don’t pay me £105k. The second being that my ‘home’ isn’t a villa in Cyprus. Hers is. To be fair, Ms Ireland does pay for her own flights on the rare occasion she comes over for a council meeting, and the situation should only last a few more months. But it does raise the enticing thought that Lab-Lib run Brentwood might be onto something – subbing out the top jobs overseas, like call centres in Mumbai. They’d probably be easier to get a straight answer from.

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RELATIVES are being sought after details of a former miner from Ossett were unearthed by chance. A National Health Insurance contributions card from 1912 was found in the back of a bureau passed on in a will. The card belonged to Ernest Bennett, of 21, Wycliffe Street, and is marked as number 130.

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Council backs sports plan TEMPORARY sports facilities in Liversedge costing nearly £400,000 have been backed by council chiefs. A modular building will be added at the Spenborough Pool to cope with extra demand when Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre shuts. The unit, costing £395,000, will house a fitness studio and a female changing room. Kirklees Council will borrow the cash and hopes it will be repaid in four years, assum-

ing users transfer from Cleckheaton. Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre is due to be demolished in 2016 so the school next door can be rebuilt. Netball moves to Huddersfield and squash to Batley, but what happens to indoor bowls and roller hockey remains undecided. In the long-term, council chiefs have allocated £15m for a new sports centre at Liversedge.

This would be at the Princess Mary athletics track and would also replace Spenborough Pool, which has structural problems. Council leader Coun David Sheard said: “This facility is needed because of what’s happening at Whitcliffe Mount. “The decision was driven by the Education Funding Agency and the issue with the school. We all agreed that we wanted a new school on that site.”

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Reevell told us, so what’s the problem? Dear Sir, I am a regular reader of The Press and enjoy Ed Lines and readers’ letters. In Danny Lockwood’s comment concerning our elected MP Mr Reevell, whilst I may agree with some of it, I consider it more than a little unfair to criticise our hard-working MP for continuing from time to time to follow his legal practice, which clearly you consider unfair. I beg the question, why is it unfair, when at the time of his election Mr Reevell stated that if he won the election he would continue to do this, which is what he has done. To continue, I consider myself a working class person, having been been brought up on a local

Headlines are all negative From: Mr PW Evans, Gomersal Dear Sir, At one time the news had plenty of positive and progressive content, and a murder was so rare it made national headlines. Fast forward to today – ALL NEGATIVE; terrorists, Eastern European criminal gangs, child abuse, murders by the day, racism, radicalisation, NHS and council wastage, diversity, gangs of pickpockets, abuse and violence. Most of this is caused by one factor; oh sorry. I dare not mention it for political reasons, but it starts with ‘I’. Oh, and for all you young voters who’ve never heard of the ‘comeback kid’ John Prescott, he was a Labour deputy prime minister, who wasted millions of taxpayers’

Letter of the Week: Bill Robinson, pensioner council estate, of which I am justly proud and enjoyed growing up and serving in the local community. I am now retired and sadly have witnessed a demise of our once-lovely town centre. In our home, when trying to raise our living standards, we have had to do without things until we could afford them. I seem to remember at the incoming of the present Government a note was left for

money on forlorn schemes, and cheated on his wife with a secretary. He says he’s returning to frontline politics for the sake of his grandchildren: Note; not his country!

Odds against the NHS From: Jack Hopkinson, Dewsbury Dear Sir, When the NHS was building up steam in the 1940s and 50s, politicians thought once they’d cured people who couldn’t afford doctors, and also most of the war wounded, then the costs would go down and it would be plain sailing. It seems nowadays that as soon as one disease is banished into history, then another one comes along to take its place, often more gruesome. Recently, the flu jab is said

the incoming chancellor of the exchequer, saying ‘there’s no money left’. Please look carefully at what we have now – an £8billion surplus, better employment chances and overall a more confident outlook. I just want to say I am not a member of any political party and would ask you to consider the old saying, don’t wish for something and when you get it you’re very disappointed.

to have only been fully successful for about four per cent of those who’ve had it. You’ve got to feel sorry for the NHS and its staff. As soon as they were getting on top of things in the 60s, then a whole new wave of people came into the country, many with all their related illnesses, like malaria and AIDS. Everyone deserves a chance in life, but odds are against health matters if unmanageable numbers of people come seeking expert treatment, including ‘health tourists’, at the sacrifice of other patients.

One rule for them... From: Robert Reynolds, Batley Dear Sir, A friend of mine has said he has been cut off from receiving unemployment

benefits – sanctioned is the term – because he failed to sign on at the appropriate time. Sadly for him, the fact that he mentioned he would be at a job interview and so couldn’t sign on doesn’t seem to be relevant. Then you get yet another banking scandal and yet another banker apologising. Most people wonder why this bad behaviour isn’t sanctioned with a punishment such as a jail term. But it never happens. Then you hear of Tory Chancellor George Osborne using taxpayers’ money to make a legal challenge against the EU. What was the EU doing that Boy George didn’t like? Oh just a minor matter, like regulating the huge banker bonuses. Then you realise that half the funding of the Tory party comes from the banking sector. The question is ... when will you realise this is unac-

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new opening for a bathroom window (within a Conservation Area). Al-Hidayah Association, Masjid Hidayah Mosque And Madressah, Caledonian Road, Savile Town, twostorey extension and alterations. Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing, 69 Princess Lane, Chickenley, prior notification for demolition of existing building. S Browning, 2 Church Road, Birstall, singlestorey extension to side and rear. Mr A Shaikh, 6 Abbey Road, Healey, singlestorey side extension

with balcony above. Zakaria Muslim Girls High School, Transvaal Terrace, Batley, alterations to existing roofs to replace flat roofs with pitched, demolition of existing timber-framed structure at upper floor level and replace with brick cavity wall. M Petty, 4 Upper Green Avenue, Scholes, Cleckheaton, erection of one dwelling (within a Conservation Area). G Knight, 76 Gomersal Lane, Gomersal, singlestorey rear extension. Mr M Ravat, 40 Snowdon Street, Batley, erection of dormer to front.

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Has MP been online at all? From: Name and address supplied Dear Sir, In the February 13 issue of The Press you quote MP Simon Reevell as saying: “But I don’t think anything those intending to travel to Syria do or say relates to any understanding of Islam that I’m aware of.” Does Mr Reevell not have access to the internet?

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Batley Town Hall last week. It was absolutely brilliant with such very talented actors and an outstanding performance by Natasha Harper as Little Voice. I was very disappointed at the lack of support for the play. I don’t know whether that’s because people don’t know the story or that it wasn’t publicised enough. A great shame as it was as good, if not better, than a professional performance that you would pay £25 or more to attend in a large theatre. Batley Town Hall is a magnificent building and it’s good that groups want to put on their shows there. If people don’t attend events then that will be another nail in the coffin for yet another of the town’s iconic buildings which is so full of our history.

From: Wendy Storey, Mirfield Dear Sir, I just want to praise the cast of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, performed at

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Not on your own, Danny and 6 (land contamination) on previous permission 2013/94081 for formation of four-pump (eight filling position) fully-automated petrol filling station, installation of fuel storage tanks, associated pipework, air and water unit, jet wash facility, erection of canopy, re-surfacing of forecourt and reconfiguration of car parking bays. D Garritt, 1-5 Long Croft View, Upper Batley, work to TPO(s) 23/77. Mr M Akhtar, 12 Park Parade, Westtown, non-material amendment to previous permission 2014/91352 for erection of extensions.

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Head vows to push on to the next level after Ofsted verdict By David Miller

Do you know these store shoplifters? SHOPLIFTERS stole food and drink worth hundreds of pounds from Tesco in Cleckheaton last Tuesday. A man and woman were recorded on CCTV filling a trolley with goods at around 11.35am. They left without paying. Among the items stolen were six bottles of Grey Goose vodka worth £228. PC Chris Birkenshaw, of the Batley and Spen NPT, said: “The

CCTV footage is good quality. “I would ask people to look at the images and contact police if they recognise either of these two individuals. “Shoplifting increases the cost of goods for everyone and any reports will be treated seriously and fully investigated by police.” Anyone with information can call PC Birkenshaw on 101, quoting crime number 13150066350.

A HEADTEACHER vowed to push her Batley school on to the next level after it was rated ‘good’ by inspectors. Brigid Tullie, of Batley Grammar School, wants an ‘outstanding’ verdict when they return. The Carlinghow Hill secondary was criticised by inspectors two years ago when they gave it a ‘requires improvement’ rating. But they noted changes made from 2011 when the school left the private sector were still settling down. Batley Grammar became effectively a mixed-sex comprehensive as a state-funded ‘free school’. But its budget comes directly from the Department for Education, instead of Kirklees Council. And the school is now surging forward, with praise for how well it does with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Mrs Tullie spelled out future

plans in a joint letter to parents with chairman of governors Alistair Hartley. They wrote: “We are highly ambitious for the continued success of the school and are always looking to improve.” Inspectors said Batley Grammar has the ability to be outstanding – something Mrs Tullie is aiming for. Her joint letter also praised parents, pupils, staff and governors for their roles in success. It said: “They have worked incredibly hard to ensure that we made those necessary improvements and reached our target of being a good school.” The sixth form – due to be axed in 2016 – and early years provision are still listed as ‘requires improvement’. But inspectors feel Mrs Tullie can lead change and wrote: “The headteacher is relentless in her push for improvement throughout the school. “She has a clear vision for the school and uses information from a variety of sources in order to provide the best for all pupils.”

News in Brief Stolen goods useless DEWSBURY: Mobile phones and iPads stolen from the town’s O2 store last Friday are now worthless. The goods, valued at tens of thousands of pounds, were all remotely user-barred after a burglary at around 10.30pm. Thieves forced a door at the South Street branch and then smashed open a storeroom. Staff, who have the serial numbers, are offering a £1,000 reward for tip-offs that lead to a criminal conviction. Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

RAFA meeting NORTH KIRKLEES: The 66th annual general meeting of the Batley & Birstall branch of the Royal Air Forces Association takes place tonight (Friday, 8pm) at the RAFA Club, Cambridge Street, Batley.

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News In Brief Canal litter pick MIRFIELD: Volunteers are wanted for the latest in a series of canal towpath litter picks. Town councillor John Nottingham has organised it for Saturday, March 14 (10am to noon). Those interested should meet at Shepley Bridge Marina. • Coun Nottingham was this week announced as the Tory candidate for Dewsbury West at May’s Kirklees Council election.

FORMER Labour leader Neil Kinnock was in Batley and Spen last week supporting prospective parliamentary candidate Jo Cox. Lord Kinnock addressed 250 party members and supporters at the rally at the Aakash in Cleckheaton, speaking about the need for a government with Labour’s values of fairness, equality and justice. Birstallborn actress and writer Tracy Brabin also spoke at the rally, along with Baroness Glenys Kinnock and the GMB union’s national political officer and former Batley councillor, Cath Speight.

Bumper poppy profit MIRFIELD: A new fundraising record was set with a staggering 40 per cent rise in donations to the town’s Royal British Legion branch. Nearly £20,000 was collected, much of it from a Remembrance Day parade.

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Lib-Dem’s call to ‘re-think cash-spend on Dewsbury’ By David Miller AN election candidate has backed calls for Dewsbury town centre regeneration funding to be reviewed. Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Ednan Hussain, pictured, believes wider issues are not being looked at. He spoke out after the party’s group on Kirklees Council proposed cutting £3m from town centre regeneration spending. The proposal, in an amendment

to the authority’s budget, was rejected at a meeting last week. Coun Andrew Marchington (Lib Dem) criticised the council’s focus on Dewsbury’s Northgate quarter. He said: “There’s concern about Pioneer House. A lot of money has been spent on something that could be a white elephant.” He added that Dewsbury

Museum is currently in such a poor state it can no longer host events. Mr Hussain, without supporting the £3m funding cut, agreed with Coun Marchington that other areas had been ignored. He said Westgate and continuing problems with the former Continental Cafe building were just two issues. Mr Hussain also wants the market, museum, Crow Nest Park and the cemetery looked at in a review of the town’s future. He said: “Efforts are being made but I don’t think enough is being

done for Dewsbury as a whole. “With how things have gone, I totally back what Coun Marchington said about other problems being left.” The Lib Dem budget proposal was savaged, with claims their councillors had done little. Coun Darren O’Donovan (Lab, Dewsbury West) told the meeting: “Dewsbury suffered under the Lib Dems from 1998 to 2012. “That was 14 years of inactivity and 14 years of failed promises. Sadly I wasn’t surprised by the amendment.”

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News In Brief Witty sporting tales BATLEY: Sports broadcaster Peter Slater is to tell witty tales from an often turbulent 35-year career behind the microphone at the Batley Probus Club meeting at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street on Tuesday. Best known as a commentator on BBC Radio Five Live, he was once assaulted by a world motor racing champion, got the ‘hairdryer’ treatment from Sir Alex Ferguson and interviewed Brian Clough when the football manager appeared to be drunk.

Power cut lift rescue BATLEY: A woman had to be rescued from a lift on Tuesday after a power cut. She was between the first and second floors at Beckside Court when the cut happened at around 7am. Businesses, hundreds of homes and traffic lights were also hit but power was restored at about 9am. Firefighters freed the woman by manually resetting the lift.

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Talks under way to save two markets By David Miller MOVES are under way to save markets in Batley and Birstall from closure, it has been revealed. Funding for them was axed by Kirklees Council after a budget meeting last week. But talks are being held between the authority and a contractor interested in taking on the costs. The Press understands Kirklees pays this contractor to put up and take down stalls. It’s believed it is this funding, considered a ‘subsidy’ by the council, which is being removed. Birstall Chamber of Trade chairman Anne Thompson said talks between the pair are advancing. She said: “Traders are keen to continue serving both towns and we’re hopeful the markets will stay open.” The council justified removing funding by claiming Batley and Birstall markets are ‘loss-mak-

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Economic and social benefits ‘are immense’ ing’. Mrs Thompson, of the Seaspray fish and chip shop on Low Lane, Birstall, is not sure if that stacks up. She said: “There’s been fierce debate on both sides about whether they’re not ‘loss-making’. “But even if there is a small ‘subsidy’, the economic and social benefits the markets bring to Birstall and Batley are immense.” Mrs Thompson also asked residents to get involved in consultation on library closures, which is still on-going. She said: “We’re desperate for the Birstall library to stay open and believe strong community support for that has already been shown. “But it’s vital that people

MARKETS HOPE: Anne Thompson, Birstall Chamber of Trade chair make their voices heard by taking part in the consultation. “We don’t want the council to be able to turn round and say ‘there’s 400,000 people in Kirklees but only 1,000 took part, so you obviously don’t care’.”

Roller derby hits Dewsbury DEWSBURY will play host to a double header of roller derby on Sunday as Sheffield’s men’s roller derby team look for a second win in the Men’s British Championships. Sheffield – known as The Inhuman League – go into the game against the Crash Test Brummies at the top of their division on points difference, after a 223-118 defeat of the Quads of War in January. Another win will keep the Inhumen in first place until at least the next round of games in April. The Brummies lost their first game against New

Wheeled Order by 153-83 points but The Inhuman League’s captain expects a tough game. Mark Wride said: “We go into the second round with confidence and a win behind us but we know this is a whole other team we are facing. “They have some exceptional skaters and a great team spirit. “We are really looking forward to showing Dewsbury and the Yorkshire roller derby community as a whole just how competitive and challenging men’s roller derby is.” The other game sees the

Quads of War play Nottingham’s Super Smash Brollers. Doors at Dewsbury Sports Centre open at 4pm and tickets cost £6 or two for £10. They’re available through the ‘shop now’ button on their Facebook page: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / i n humanleague. The first game (SSB vs QOW) is at 4.30pm; the second game (TIL vs CTB) is at 6.45pm. COLLISION: The Inhuman League’s Doug Hisgrave (black) fends off a Crash Test Brummie during their last encounter Roller Derby on film

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Dealer jailed after £135,000 drugs find By Steve Martyn A FORMER bank worker from Batley who turned to drug dealing to pay spiralling gambling debts has been jailed. Mohammad Lunat, 28, stashed a cocktail of substances worth £135,000 in a garage on Purwell Hall Lane. Police found more than 1kg of heroin, nearly 1kg of mephedrone and 1.5kg of Mcat. Leeds Crown Court heard that crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis were found along with ‘cutting’ agents. There was also a kitchen blender, bags and an impro-

vised workbench for bagging up. Lunat even had two phones on which he received messages about where to collect and deliver drugs. The garage, described as a “drug warehouse”, was raided by police in February, 2013. Stephen Grattage, for Lunat, said his client’s life had gone downhill after being made redundant. He left HBOS in 2012 having developed a gambling problem while working his way up from a junior role to a frontline position. Mr Grattage said Lunat became “trapped in a circle trying to win back what he was losing”.

After being made redundant he would spend more and more time in casinos in failed attempts to “win big”. Lunat took out payday loans and then turned to drug dealing for even more cash, which included an “unofficial loan” of £9,000. He was told to help with the drugs operation for four to six months to pay off his debts. Mr Grattage said Lunat was ashamed and remorseful and wished he had turned to his family, who are supporting him. He admitted six charges of possessing drugs with intent to supply and was jailed for six years.

Terrorists bred online, says Warsi TERRORISTS are bred online at home, rather than in mosques, Dewsbury peer Sayeeda Warsi has claimed. The former cabinet minister said radicalisation is happening through websites seen by people in their own bedrooms. She told Sky News there is no single cause, but much of it is via the web. She said of the internet: “It’s where young people hang out... it’s only natural it’s where they would go for their

material in terms of becoming radicalised.” She said asking mosques and madrassas to do more was the easy answer. She added: “People aren’t being radicalised in places of worship but they’re being radicalised in their bedrooms by being on the internet.” Her comments echo those of Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Simon Reevell, who is concerned that the debate over complaints about new antiterror laws could drive young

people to become “Facebook fanatics”. Baroness Warsi believes the key to winning the battle is more engagement with Muslim communities. She said: “Much resource has gone into making sure websites are taken down but we’re fighting an ever-losing battle with extremist groups. “Islamic State has been incredibly successful at using the internet and social networking spaces for their own propaganda.”

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Friday February 27, 2015

Hunt still thriving

COUNTRYSIDE sports enthusiasts gathered in Mirfield on Sunday for the start of a trail hunt. Members of the Rockwood Harriers hunt held a very successful newcomers’ event, with 50 horses and riders, accompanied by around 40 hounds, meeting at the Flower Pot pub in Lower Hopton before set-

ting off across bridleways and farmland up to Thornhill. The Rockwood Harriers were established in 1868 and are still thriving, 10 years after the ban on hunting wild mammals with dogs came into force. They trail hunt across West Yorkshire, with several children’s and newcomers’ meetings every year.

News in Brief Closure of credit union KIRKLEES: A credit union has closed after council chiefs refused a loan bid. Castle and Minster, which once had a base at Wellington Street in Dewsbury, was offered a £200,000 loan by Kirklees Council in December. But staff wanted a further loan to overcome “historic debts” left by previous management. The council turned this down and confirmed the initial £200,000 loan was not taken up by the credit union. Other local credit unions are unaffected by the closure and all money deposited with the organisation is protected by the Financial Services

Compensation Scheme, who will pay back the funds. Anyone with a loan agreement must continue to pay back their required amounts as usual.

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Hospital radio fundraiser Fire tax up DEWSBURY: A hospital radio fundraiser will see presenters broadcast non-stop for 48 hours next weekend. HWD Hospital Radio is on air from 6pm on Friday, March 6, to 6pm on Sunday, March 8. The service at Dewsbury District Hospital is staffed by volunteers and relies on donations to keep going. As part of the marathon broadcast, there will be live commentary from Dewsbury

KIRKLEES: Taxpayers face another blow after fire chiefs raised their precept by 1.99 per cent. It means all three parts of council tax go up from April, following similar rises by Kirklees Council and the police. Fire chiefs are losing £4.6m in funding in 2015/16 and face cuts of £10m in the three years after that.

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Feature continues over page > GOMERSAL is a picturesque traditional village where old meets new. There are some special, individual shops alongside some major companies. Nestled between Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton, Gomersal has some splendid architecture and is one of the district’s most desirable places to live.

The shops and businesses are wide and varied and have more to offer than you might think. Centred around Oxford Road and Spen Lane, the village has a big heart and a strong sense of belonging. There are small communities within communities and people living in Drub and Little Gomersal have individual iden-

tities all their own. Its famous heritage, as the site of the former Thomas Burnley textile mills and its close links with the Bronte sisters, only adds to its appeal for both residents and visitors. There’s always more than meets the eye in Gomersal, so give these businesses a try and see what they can do for you.

Unique development has great green credentials ARE YOU thinking about moving home, but not done anything about it yet? Perhaps you’re waiting for the right location or for that perfect home? The good news is, you might not have to look very far! Roundhill Green is a prestigious collection of quality four bedroom homes at Cliffe Lane, Gomersal. Affordable luxury best describes what the developer, Lea Croft Residential, is offering with a top-quality specification at a very affordable price. A four-bedroom home starts at just £229,950. A Great, Convenient Location Roundhill Green is located on Cliffe Lane and has easy access to local towns and the motorway network. It is located five minutes’ drive from J26 of the M62. Fantastic Specification All properties come with a variety of features as standard, including stylish contemporary fitted kitchens with high gloss units boasting fridge freezer, dishwasher, hob, hood and extractor fan and a fabulous high-specification bathroom suite with walk-in shower. An en-suite to the master bedroom is also included as standard, as are all floor coverings

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the Help to Buy Scheme. “The development has it all – fantastic energy-saving technology and with utility costs soaring we expect residents to halve their yearly running expenses – and there is even an allotment available on request. “Moving to a brand-new home has so many benefits, including the opportunity to stamp your own identity onto what is a sparklingly clean blank canvas.” Making a house move is a big decision, and at Lea Croft Residential our aim is to make the whole process as straightforward and hassle-free as possible. We have an expert team of people to assist you, including independent financial advisers who can help you turn that desire to move home into a reality. Our sales office will be open every week from Thursday to Monday between 10am to 5pm until further notice. Other times are available by appointment. For further information please contact our sales team by calling 07712 887365 or 07949 447383 or you can email them at info@roundhillgreen.co.uk or info@leacroftresidential.com.

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Fundraiser GOMERSAL CRICKET CLUB are hosting a special sportman’s dinner at their clubhouse on Saturday March 28. The ‘five year plan’ fundraising event includes a three-course meal, plus entertainment from guest speakers Steve Daley (ex-Manchester City, Wolves and England footballer) and comedian Lea Roberts. Former Batley Bulldogs player Paul

Halloran will MC the dinner which also includes an auction, with prizes including a Leeds Rhinos signed rugby ball, a round of golf and a signed Bradford City shirt. The famous Gomersal CC Stand Pie penny auction will also be taking place. Tickets, priced at £32, can be purchased from Gomersal CC Bar, Oxford

Road, Gomersal and the event begins at 7.30pm. The sportsman’s dinner forms part of a fundraising effort by the JCT600 Bradford League side, with club members also taking part in a 12-mile sponsored walk on Saturday March 7 to raise funds for their new electronic scoreboard. Members of the club will walk from Yorkshire Cricket Club’s Headingley ground to Oxford Road, the home of Gomersal CC.

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W. S. Bentley (Growers) Ltd was established in Gomersal 1956 by William W Bentley as a traditional market gardener, growing and selling spring onions, beetroot and radishes. In the early 1960s salad cress was added and gradually took over its entire operation, and by 1972, was its only product. Salad Cress is still popular today mainly partnered with egg in one of the UK’s favourite sandwich combinations. Another generation on and the Managing Director Jan Bentley is carrying on his father’s legacy, being the sole grower and supplier of salad cress to three major supermarkets and many local wholesalers. With hard work and the help of fully committed and loyal staff, they have built up a reputation within the industry for quality and freshness amounting to a production of over 10 million punnets per year. In 2008 they decided to expand that wealth of knowledge and committed to developing their own brand …and sow on…This range of pea shoots, micro herbs, sprouting seeds and beans has gone on to win several awards. They are sold nationally through several major supermarkets and specialist catering suppliers. The success and increasing demand has led to a second site being opened near Selby solely for growing Pea Shoots. The company are passionate about promoting healthy eating and encouraging people to try their products in different recipes which can be found on their website. W.S. Bentley’s has changed beyond recognition since 1956 but is still very proud of being a family business, with Jan’s wife Nicola joining him as company secretary. Hopefully, with three young sons there will be someone to continue this success story for many years to come.

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Be ready for the next update and stay ahead THIS MONTH I am going to discuss the changes that ecommerce website owners may have experienced following more Google updates, how these may have affected your business and what our current thinking is on the subject.

The latest Google update On February 4-5 2015 we noticed significant changes within the Google search engine results pages (SERPs). Many website positions changed over a two-day period before reverting comparably to their previous positions. When this type of thing

happens it is normally a sign of things to come. Many commentators are referring to the update as a ‘brand e-commerce’ update as it only seemed to affect e-commerce retailers for brand terms. One of the significant observations was that websites that had previously ranked well for missspellings of brand terms were penalised. That means if a website was playing off on an incorrect spelling of a word eg ‘Addidas’ instead of ‘Adidas’, before the update it ranked well, after the update missspellings were reconciled as

the correct terms and the genuine listings dominated the SERPs. It was also noted that during the update smaller ecommerce sites, not selling branded goods, surged in the rankings for generic terms and phrases and some very large websites lost significant ground in the rankings (including eBay and Sainsbury’s). On February 5 it appears the tweak was mostly reversed and positions mainly returned to normal.

What does this mean? These indications from Google can be picked up

Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to the latest edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online. instantly by advanced monitoring software, and when they happen it is possible to analyse the impact so that we can calculate what has changed and why certain sites have moved up and others have moved down. On the February 5, with the index mostly returning to pre-February 4 it seems as though Google were testing a new algorithm update within a live environment, monitoring the impact and then reverting it. The lessons we have learned for e-commerce retailers are worth putting into practice now, as when the official update hits you

can be prepared. If you sell branded goods and your site performs well for their miss-spellings, then consider doing more marketing work on the branded term. If you actually have pages set-up to target miss-spellings then we would recommend re-directing these to your official brand page. When the update does strike, if you have a clean back-link profile and you have a well-balanced site structure then you should see positive gains. Follow Ascensor to keep on top of Google updates and get an insight into how you can

be prepared for what Google has in store next. • TO READ more on this and other subjects, please visit the blog at www. ascensor.co.uk/blog. For more information contact andrew@ascensor. co.uk. Follow me on Twitter: @andrewj firth. Connect on LinkedIn: andrew jfirth. • Ascensor are a digital agency providing website design, e-commerce and search engine optimisation.

Business is grooming... A WEDDING fair in Ossett on Sunday organised by two groups is a marriage made in heaven. Suit hire emporium the Grooms Rooms teamed up with Building Ossett Better (BOB) for the town hall event from 11am to 4pm. Twenty stalls from wedding day suppliers including photographers and beauty parlours will be there. The town hall, which is available for hire, will be laid out as it is for ceremonies to give couples ideas for their big day. A display of vintage dresses, including one for the 1920s, will be on show from Wakefield Museum. The wedding fair is free to attend and includes a free draw for prizes including outfit hire for men from the Grooms Rooms worth £300. Stephen Payne, of the Wesley Street shop,

approached not-for-profit company BOB with the wedding fair idea. Founded five years ago, BOB helps fund town centre events such as treasure hunts and organise late night shopping. BOB are also putting on a food and craft market on the last Saturday of each month fom March 28. Chairman John Whiteman said: “When Stephen approached us we swiftly agreed to support this idea for the good and benefit of Ossett. “It fitted perfectly with the ethos of BOB in increasing footfall within the town as well as promoting local businesses.” Full details are at http://ossettwedding fair.com. See also @visitossett on Twitter and www.facebook.com/buildingossettbetter. Stalls for the food and craft fair can be booked by emailing buildingossettbetter@hotmail.com.

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New guidance published on Fit for Work scheme HE GOVERNMENT has produced new guidance for employers, employees and GPs on the Fit for Work Scheme and, in particular, making the best use of it to help employees stay in work or return to work as quickly as appropriate. Fit for Work is free and there are two elements – an advice service providing health and work advice through a website (www.fitforwork.org) and a phone line (0800 032 6235) to help with absence prevention; and a referral service providing an occupational health assessment and a ‘return to work’ plan for employees who have been off sick from work, or who are likely to be off sick from work, for four weeks or more. The referral service will help employees return to work sooner and they will normally be referred by their GP, but employers can also make a referral after four weeks of absence. Employees will then be contacted within two working days of the referral and they will receive an assessment by an occupational health professional, which will usually take place over the phone. The occupational health professional will become the employee’s case manager through to the end of the process. The assessment will seek to identify all potential obstacles preventing the employee from returning to work and involve agreeing a plan designed to address each obstacle to enable a safe and sustained return to work. Subject to the employee’s consent, the case manager conducting the assessment may also deem it appro-

Legal Eye with Hellewell, Pasley and Brewer priate to contact the employer to discuss factors which might help to develop the return to work plan. The resulting plan will reflect the assessment and will be sent to the employer, the employee and to their GP. It will provide advice and recommendations on steps that the employer can take to get the employee back to work. The return to work plan can be accepted as evidence of sickness absence in the same way as a statement of fitness for work, or ‘fit note’, issued by a GP. The employee will not need to provide a fit note as well, unless they still remain off work when they are discharged from Fit for Work. It is not mandatory for employers to refer employees to Fit for Work, nor to implement the recommendations highlighted in the return to work plan (although, of course, a recommendation might constitute a reasonable adjustment for a disability under the Equality Act 2010). The case manager will then con-

tact the employee at an arranged point to check if the return to work plan is on course and, will contact the employee shortly after the return to work date. If necessary, the case manager will arrange for a further assessment by Fit for Work, for example if the employee has not returned to work as anticipated. The return to work plan may also be revised to reflect any changes that are necessary. Employees will be discharged from Fit for Work when they have returned to work, at the point when the scheme can no longer provide further assistance or if a return to work has not been possible after three months. In order for employers to make a Fit for Work referral, the employee needs to have been absent from work for four weeks or more due to illness, have a reasonable likelihood of making at least a phased return to work, have not previously been referred for a Fit for Work assessment within the last 12 months and have provided their consent to be referred. If the employee’s GP has already made a referral to Fit for Work, the employer cannot then make a referral. GPs are able to refer earlier or later than four weeks, and an earlier or later referral may be beneficial. There will be a phased roll-out of the referral service taking place across Great Britain over a period of months starting in early 2015. Fit for Work will complement and not replace any existing occupational health services provided by employers.

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600 reasons to be cheerful... A HECKMONDWIKE-BASED manufacturer of machine tools and precision engineered components, 600 UK, has won a prestigious regional award. 600 UK, which employs 85 staff in the town, won the Business Efficiency Award in the EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards.

The gong celebrates the achievements of manufacturers that have successfully designed and delivered new operating practices to boost productivity and business performance. The company was selected by a panel of judges drawn from business leaders, industry experts and academ-

ics and was up against stiff competition from a range of businesses, small and large, from across Yorkshire and the North East. 600 UK will now go on to find out if it has won the national title at an awards gala dinner in London in April.

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details. MONDAY MARCH 2 KIRKLEES WAY TO BIRKENSHAW (NK) Meet 1pm at Oakwell Hall top car park WF17 9LG GR SE 217 270 5.5 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Kathleen Tel: 01924 471473

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OVERTHORPE Tenants and Residents Association are hosting a free Easter bonnet fancy dress party on Easter Saturday, April 4. The party takes place at Edge Top WMC, on Whitley Road, Thornhill, from 2pm to 4pm. Children aged 10 and under can enjoy a disco, games, face painting and food, and there will be prizes for best fancy dress and best Easter bonnet. All children will also receive an Easter egg. Places are limited and can be reserved by calling Niki on 07920 272975.

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A TASTE of the modern musical experience will be coming to Cleckheaton Town Hall in March as Heckmondwike Players present the musical version of Jekyll & Hyde.

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Players, being entirely different from anything we have performed before with staging and music reminiscent of ‘Phantom’ and ‘Les Miserables’,” said Players secretary Rosemary Simpson. “We are very fortunate to have some extremely experienced people taking the leading roles. It is a very dark and dramatic tale set to wonderful music and not to be missed.” There are peformances at Cleckheaton Town Hall from Wednesday March 11 to Saturday March 14 at 7.15pm. Tickets are priced £12 (£10 concessions) and are available from members, the Town Hall or Heckmondwike Electricals. For more information call Rosemary Simpson on 01924 492671.

PUNK’S NOT DEAD IN BATLEY

THREE top bands will feature at a punk night in Batley next Friday.

Dirtbox Disco, one of the most popular and colourful punk bands on the circuit at the moment, will be making their Batley debut at the Brooklands venue on Bradford Road. The Midlands-based punk rock outfit had their song ‘Freaks’ featured in a Kate Moss advert for Rimmel’s Rockin Curves Mascara. The band have since gone

from strength to strength, with a tour of Germany and most of the UK sold out already this year. They are a massive hit at the Rebellion Punk Festival at Blackpool Winter Gardens each year, and they always fill the room. Support comes from Barnsley-based System Of Hate, who play dark punk rock (and have Lee ‘Ratbag’ Terry from the Kingcrows, guesting on drums for the evening) and Das Abyss from Doncaster open the evening,

with their 1977-influenced punk rock. Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are £6 from the venue beforehand. They will be £8 on the night, and the show is for over-18s only. This is the first night of the monthly Batley Punk shows which will take place at the Brooklands Bar. Other bands booked so far to play include Peter & The Test Tube Babies, XSLF (ex Stiff Little Fingers), Vice Squad and Chelsea.

Ed was a shear delight Edward Scissorhands Bradford Alhambra until Saturday February 28 Box Office: 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk MATTHEW BOURNE’S magical ballet production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere in 2005. And Tuesday night at the Alhambra was no exception, with the talented cast drawing a standing ovation from the capacity audience. Based on the classic Tim Burton film and featuring the beautiful and unforgettable music by Danny Elfman and Terry Davies, the touching love story tells the bittersweet story of a boy created by a lonely inventor who dies leaving him alone and unfinished. Left with only scissors for hands, he must find his place in a strange suburban world. Edward Scissorhands is a parable for our times about the ultimate outsider whose journey builds to an unforgettable finale filled with theatrical magic. From Edward’s rigid, tick-tock movements early on, to his increasingly touching and human exchanges with his beloved Kim, and from the bustle of Hope Springs to the conformity of the jiving at the parties, the dancing always seems to grow straight out of the narrative.

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Is Barbara bouncing back to Walford? ARBARA WINDSOR has said that she is open to making more returns to EastEnders in the future. Barbara said: “We have a guv’nor (executive producer Dominic TreadwellCollins) who’s absolutely fantastic. Every now and again, he phones me and says ‘Do you fancy coming back?’ He knows my love is here, I am tempted more and more as I do miss it, but the storyline will have to be right I do know that.”

SHARON OSBOURNE has revealed that she would love to take part in Strictly Come Dancing. The former X Factor judge said that the idea of competing appeals to her, but she fears she would be too lazy once training began. “It’s tough and I know that, but maybe I wouldn’t last that long anyway ... I would like it though,” she said. BASIL BRUSH is moving into the digital age with his first online show. The long-running character will appear in 32 episodes of The Basil Brush Show on Videojug Networks. Basil tells me that he felt it was about time to get down with the kids in the digital age, and all the normal antics will be there. Boom boom... THE RETURN of Kathy Beale is the start of the ‘most earth-shattering storylines ever’, according to the EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins. One of the soap’s true icons, Kathy (Gillian Taylforth) shocked fans when she returned to the show in the recent live week. Gillian tells me: “I am so over the moon with the return, and to be part of such a huge storyline too ... it’s so exciting.” ALEX JONES of The One Show felt that the BBC was the right place to announce her engagement, but it appears to have backfired with many claiming it was inappropriate and ego-driven “to use a prime time show to tell the world of your intentions”. Alex has also since sold the story to a glossy mag... SIR BRUCE FORSYTH is going back to live theatre with a new show at the Palladium in April. He tells me: “To some people I am just the guy from Strictly, but this show also allows me to show off my other talents which is nice, and we also have a lot of fun.”

Ann with soap queen Barbara Windsor in London EASTENDERS actor Ben Hardy has revealed that the live show was his last day with the soap. “I am on screen a while longer, but I felt this was a good way to go out and I thoroughly enjoyed it,” he said. “I do hope at some point to come back, but the time felt right to move on. Of course the news is a shock to the rest of the Beale clan.” BRENDAN O’CARROLL has laughed off the possibility of joining Strictly Come Dancing. Asked if he would follow in his Mrs Brown’s Boys co-star and wife Jennifer Gibney’s footsteps by joining the show, O’Carroll dismissed the possibility and said: “They asked us both, but I said no way. I love the show, but they wanted me as Mrs Brown, can you imagine that?” CHELSEA HALFPENNY quit Emmerdale and her role as Amy, but sources tell me she may just be on her way back, as soap bosses think now is the perfect time for her return. Insiders tell me: “The character was well loved and people ask about her all the time. It’s early days but they are hoping she will say yes.” HRH PRINCE Charles is aiming to reach out to a younger audience by teaming up with Ant and Dec, to go behind the scenes of the Prince’s Trust charity for ITV. Insiders tell me that Prince Charles has been a fan of the duo for a long time, and thinks this is an ideal way to connect with a more youthful audience. CORONATION STREET cast members have claimed that the new studios in Media City are freezing, and even while filming indoor scenes it’s been hard to keep warm. A source tells me: “A few

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teething problems for sure, but actors always like to moan about something, don’t they?” GABY ROSLIN found fame on The Big Breakfast back in the early 90s and recently sat in as holiday relief on ‘Lorraine’. She was such a success that bosses now want to find her a more regular slot on Good Morning Britain. WHO says appearing on Strictly Come Dancing does not lead to more work? Former contestant Sophie Ellis Bextor has just been unveiled as the legs of a new women’s tights range, is also the face of Dulux Paint and her new album is also being recorded. THE X FACTOR winner Sam Bailey says she wants to try her hand at acting after being dropped from her record deal with Simon Cowell. She added: “I just believe you have to try new things, I won’t ever give up singing, but why not have a go at a few things, why just stick in one area?” JACK P SHEPHERD, who plays David in Coronation Street, tells me that he still gets asked for ID when he is out with friends. “I am lucky that I look so young, but on the other hand it can also be rather annoying too ... a cross to bear,” he laughed. JASON MERRELLS reveals the multiple reasons why he left his role as Emmerdale’s village villain, Declan Macey. “I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, but truthfully I felt that I had gone as far as I could with Declan, and the send-off was great,” he said. “I figured now would be as good a time as any to go, so I did.”

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We’re spoiled for choice! LAT caps and whippets, flat vowels and our eponymous pudding – we Tykes have long laboured under a downtrodden public misconception, our Yorkshire pudding, like a Cornishman’s pasty, being a rare jewel in our cultural crown. But if no-one in the world can make pudding batter rise majestically on a Sunday lunchtime quite like us, it’s time to pronounce our unequalled skills in another area of culinary artistry – the pie! It’s National Pie Week, and there’s one thing that cannot be argued – that the Yorkshire pie is king of the British pies. We’ve got a fair few champion manufacturers in our own district, including Cleckheaton’s own Metcalfe’s as well B&M Collins just out of the town centre, up Westgate. So where else is supposed to be as good as us when it comes to pies? Melton Mowbray porkies? Generic, mass factory-produced fayre, to my mind. Okay for a motorway services stop if you’re famished and don’t want to spend a tenner on a limp all-day breakfast, but hardly the real thing. And as for the self-proclaimed pie kings over ‘the hill’ in Wigan, where they even revel in the nickname ‘the pie-eaters’ ... well, most of them might look like they ate all the pies, but have you tasted the stuff they hold forth as an example of excellence? A soggy, anaemic pastry shell, enveloping a dollop of microwaved mush whose meat could be anything from cat to cattle, all in a gravy that tastes like a miner’s work socks were

washed in it. No, if it’s a meat and tatie pie you want – nominally what those Wiganers purport to offer – there should be proper, individual chunks of tender beef nestled up to spuds that reside in a succulent and rich sea of gravy. And with lunchtime approaching, that’s me

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MEMORIES: Les Ellis (second row, far left) lines up for Dewsbury YMCA during the 1950/51 season

By Jared Priestley Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

FORMER rugby league player Les Ellis is hoping for a grand reunion when he celebrates his 80th birthday next month. Les Ellis, 79, of Ridgeway Street, Dewsbury, is aiming to bring together a number of his old teammates as he marks his milestone – including the surviving members from a team shot of Dewsbury YMCA Under-16s taken during the 1950-51 season (above). The junior team won the League Cup and Oldroyd Cup during that season – with Les playing a starring role. Les recalls his side’s two derby victories over local rivals Shaw Cross boys as the standout results that year. He said: “We had a really good season that year and collected two trophies.

“There were quiet a few teams going in the area including Batley Boys and Healey and we did well to win the League Cup. “We had some good players including Jacky Briggs (pictured with ball) who went on to play for Dewsbury and Batley.” Les – who followed in the footsteps of father Nelson into the sport of rugby league – also played for Heath Rangers ARLFC for 10 years (pictured below). Les and brother Peter both featured for the Dewsbury club – who ran out of the Crown Hotel in Chickenley – while Peter also played for Shaw Cross and father Nelson played for Westborough. The team played in the Leeds District League due to a lack of teams in Dewsbury and their best season saw them reach the semifinals of the Yorkshire Cup. The reunion will take place on Sunday April 5 at Dewsbury Irish Nash Club from 1pm to 7pm. There will also be live entertainment from an Elvis tribute act.

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Wardlaw can’t inspire first win REIGNING Champions Cleckheaton are probably the only club in the Bradford League who can boast of a current World Cup player in their ranks this coming season. Paceman Iain Wardlaw, Dewsbury-born of Scottish parentage, has been Down Under doing his utmost to help Scotland to their firstever World Cup win, and after taking a team best 16 wickets in the qualifying tournament he can count New Zealand’s Brendan McCullum and England’s Jos Butler among his victims in the current campaign. But he also had the ignominious distinction of con-

CRICKET ceding five runs off the first three balls of the final over of the match on Wednesday that gave Afghanistan their first World Cup win and consigned Scotland to their 11th successive finals defeat and, with it, an unwanted place in the record books. Scotland are struggling to make it out of their group and to the final stages of these finals and in the season ahead they are expected to have a less busy schedule – all of which should mean a bit of a breather for Wardlaw ahead of the JCT600 Bradford League season.

It also means increased availability for Cleck skipper John Wood as he bids to lead his team to a third successive League title. Former Durham and Lancashire man Wood, now 44, has restricted his bowling in recent years but the signing of Curtis Free from Doncaster will give Wardlaw a new regular opening bowling partner in an otherwise unchanged squad for the new season. Overseas all-rounder Tanzeel Altaf, whose explosive hitting and highly effective spin bowling often proved decisive, will once again be one to watch out for.

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HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE

Late strike sinks Sedge

Fisher make cup progress HEAVY Woollen Sunday League Premier Division leaders St John Fisher booked their place in the CHALLENGE CUP semi-final after a 7-0 victory over Millbridge WMC. Rob Hiscox led the way with a hat-trick, Anthony Doran hit a brace, with Dominic Riordan and Rob Bordman completing the tally. They will meet Woodkirk Valley in the semi-final on March 22 after goals from Jonny Downey, Danny Barton, Scott Love and Mark McDermott saw them win 4-1 at Heckmondwike Sports Club, who replied through Joe Jagger. In the CHALLENGE TROPHY, Battyeford Reserves overcame a stubborn St Ignatius side, requiring penalties to progress. Tom Frizzel scored for

Battyeford, but Bunn Darboe’s strike took the tie to extra-time and penalties, where Battyeford emerged 3-2 victors. Battyeford will now meet Scholes Athletic in the semi-final on March 15 at Overthorpe Sports Club. In the PREMIER DIVISION Birkenshaw climbed to second place after winning 4-2 against AFC Chickenley. Andrew Wood fired a brace for Birkenshaw, who also had Joel Farrar and Luke Barker on target. Chickenley replied through Tim Clarke and Michael Chadwick. Woodman Batley Carr climbed to fifth after winning 4-1 against Overthorpe Sports Club. Kristian Angus put Overthorpe in front, but Woodman hit back through strikes from Andrew Pickles,

Jonathan Walton, Lee Brook and Michael Foulstone. In the CHAMPIONSHIP Marsh climbed to fifth place after they won 5-0 at home to Barr Street, while elsewhere the bottom two sides, Taylor and Hartshead, drew 2-2. Jack Baldwin and Jack Fisher were Hartshead’s scorers, the latter netting with a 30-yard screamer. DIVISION ONE leaders Navigation edged to a 3-2 win at Town Rangers to maintain their two point lead at the top. Deighton WMC stay in second place following a 6-4 win over Bay Horse East Ardsley. Ravenswharfe lie third after goals from Josh Walton and Sam Hewitt saw them win 2-1 against Dewsbury Westside. Punch Bowl climbed to eighth place, their

highest position of the season, after their 3-1 win over Clifton Rangers. The Yorkshireman won 6-3 against bottom side Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves. With DIVISION TWO leaders FC Liversedge not in action, Scholes Athletic were able to close the gap at the top to just two points after a 4-3 win at Batley Celtics. Cobras lie third following Jonny Jubb’s hat-trick in a 3-2 win at Six Lane Ends.. Jamie Baulk hit the game’s only goal as Hanging Heaton Cricket Club won 1-0 at Clifton Rangers Reserves. Batley Irish Nash lifted themselves off the foot of the table, and swapped places with their opponents, with a 4-2 win over Snowdon.

SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE

Savile Youth are stunned by bottom club Whitburn SAVILE YOUTH slipped to a disappointing loss in the SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION as they were defeated 3-1 by basement club Whitburn Athletic. Athletic entered the game on the foot of the table but goals from Matty Proctor, Craig Tomas and Kirk Taylor ensured a 3-1 win. Youth replied through Abdullah Aswat. Hightown Jets moved a step closer to promotion

from DIVISION ONE after beating Inter Batley 2-1. Adam Smith and Dale Motlib’s goals ensured the Jets stayed in top spot, albeit having played more games than secondplaced Palestino. Inter Batley’s reply came from Mahfooz Kola. Mount Pleasant missed out on their chance to move closer to the promotion places after they were defeated 2-0 by third-placed Idle.

Entering the game in fourth spot – with three games in hand on their rivals – the Batley side had every chance of climbing the table. But goals from Jason Strudwick and Micky Lowe ensured they left empty handed. Elsewhere in Division One, Fox and Hounds Batley inflicted a 8-0 thrashing on bottom club Cleckheaton Sporting, ensuring they moved up

to fourth place. Dom Simpson and Jamie Baulk led the way with hat-tricks, while there were further goals for Andrew Hudson and Paul Beaumont. Four goals from Eugene ensured that Norfolk edged their mid-table battle with Howden Clough. Said Said also added a goal to seal a 5-2 win. Howden scoring came through Simy Moore and Lewis Boddy.

In the SPEN VALLEY MEMORIAL TROPHY George Healey sit in top spot in GROUP A following a 4-2 win over previous leaders Athletico. Luke Newsome’s double and goals from Olly Mitchell and Ash Parkinson secured the points. In GROUP B Savile Town slipped to a 5-1 home defeat to Palestino. Amaan Safeer scored Town’s consolation.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Under-strength Sports prevail A DEPLETED Overthorpe Sports Under-13s side missing several regulars showed great spirit to defeat a Gomersal & Cleckheaton team who fought back from 41 down early in the second half to almost snatch a point. The Sports took an early lead through the returning Josh Riley as they completely dominated the early stages, with Connah Megson working hard on the left flank, and it was Megson who played in Riley who calmly slotted home. Alex Stonefield then quickly made it 2-0 with a good finish before a great knockthrough saw the excellent

home centre forward finish smartly past onrushing Overthorpe keeper Nathan Hawker. Zak Whitehead, who was outstanding at the back alongside Joe Egan, Luke Halford and Callum Binns, extended the Sports lead, hammering a left-foot shot in from a corner by Stonefield. Stonefield then increased the visitors lead racing onto a fine pass to put the ball into the corner. Cleckheaton & Gomersal then began a tremendous fightback with the ever-alert centre forward at the heart of their attack as they quickly added three goals to

level matters. The Sports were indebted to Megson, who was on hand to clear off the line from a close range shot before Stonefield fired a superb freekick for the Sports to regain the lead. There then followed the moment of the match as the diminutive Bailey Searby headed home from a corner to give the Sports a 6-4 lead. Again Cleckheaton & Gomersal refused to give in as they scored again before Hawker made a fine save to close the game out in favour of the away side. Joe Egan was named player-of-the-match.

CHALLENGE: Sport’s Connah Megson shields the ball Dave Jewitt

Celtic warm up with emphatic derby friendly win JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Dewsbury Celtic Under-14s Batley Boys Under-14s

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DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-14s warmed up for the 2015 season in style with a 42-14 humbling of local rivals Batley Boys on Sunday. Celtic won the toss and played up the hill in the first period. The home side looked strong and confident in attack before going behind on two minutes when Batley scored a converted try against the run of play. Undeterred, the Green and Whites surged forward up the hill and on five minutes Cameron Berry darted over from a tap penalty 10 metres out and Charlie Heaton added the extras to draw

the scores level at 6-6. Five minutes passed before Conor Appleyard announced his arrival off the bench by latching on to a well-timed pass deep in his own half and sprinting 60 metres down the right-hand flank to score for the home side. Heaton converted, giving Celtic a six- point margin. When Batley were penalised for a high shot in their own half, Berry seized the opportunity to bag his second try on 15 minutes which was duly converted by Heaton taking the score out to 18-6. But in the 25th minute Celtic were reduced to 12 men after a yellow card dispatched Wightman to the bin. Just short of the break, Lewis Teale took a short pass deep in Celtic territory before breaking

through the Batley defence and pinning his ears back to run the length for a magnificent individual score. Heaton’s conversion ensured Celtic held a commanding 24-6 advantage. On the stroke of half-time Carr ran on to a pass after Heaton had stripped the ball in the opposition red zone, crashing over with great strength from short range for a converted try, making the score 30-6 at the break. The hosts conceded another early try in the second period when Batley ran up the right and in at the corner for a soft score. A well-worked move and slick hands under the Boys posts saw Heaton baffle the defence and dummy his way to a converted

score between the posts. Despite holding a 36-10 lead the intensity in both attack and defence heightened as both teams battled it out in the middle of the park. Celtic conceded again though 10 minutes into the half when a clever kick over the top of the defence sent Batley into the corner for a fine try. As the game entered the last quarter, tempers flared into a brawl before Carr and a Batley player were sent to the sin-bin. The intensity of the game reached fever pitch before Niall McKinnell broke free and sprinted 50 metres down the hill to score a well deserved solo effort. Heaton’s conversion completed the scoring at 42-14 to the home side.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Liversedge Armthorpe Welfare

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A LATE goal compounded Liversedge’s relegation worries as they were edged 3-2 at home to Armthorpe Welfare. Despite having games in hand, a winless run, now extended to six games, has seen Sedge slip ever closer to the NCEL Premier Division drop zone and a loss to a Welfare side below them in the table did not help their cause. The hosts got off to a poor start and Armthorpe took full advantage in the ninth minute when Rich Smith gave them the lead. After a close-fought period the Clayborners levelled the scores through Tom Jackson, and it remained level into the half-time break. The second-half was a hard-fought battle and it took until the 74th minute for another score. Once again it was Welfare who made the breakthrough when Joe Lumsden found the back of the net. This seemed to spark the game to life and six minutes later Jackson scored his second to bring Liversedge level once again. But just as the game looked destined for a draw Smith found the space to net an 88thminute winner for the visitors and inflict yet another defeat on the home side.

Albion end poor season WOMEN’S FOOTBALL OSSETT ALBION wrapped up their season in the North East Regional League Southern Division with a 4-1 defeat at Courts City and only one win in their last 13 games to finish in second-bottom spot. Nikki Swift hit her 18th league goal of the season for Albion. The league have announced their decision to only relegate bottom club Dearne and District this season but it remains to be seen how Albion react to the prospect of a possible fourth successive season of constant relegation worries. After finishing in the bottom two for a third year in a row, during which time they have recorded only 12 wins in 58 games and had at least five different managers, it is difficult to see where an improvement is coming from. A radical overhaul is called for unless the players are happy to continue in this vein. Across town Ossett Town are pushing to see out their season in the West Riding League in style as their back-to-back wins over Keighley Oaks lifted them into joint second place in the Premier Division table. The 5-1 win at Keighley leaves them only one point behind leaders Harrogate Railway but they have played two games more than their rivals and the Town revival looks to have come just too late. Coach Dan Robinson has been left counting the cost of a disappointing run of results in October and November. This week, with top two Harrogate and Hemsworth playing each other, Ossett Town could go top if they can win at home to Brighouse Athletic. Dewsbury Rangers had a welcome win in Division Two, when they went to bottom club Middleton Park and won 5-3, but they are up against it this week when they go to promotion chasing Battyeford Belles. Belles, level on points but having already played one game more than leaders Bradford City A, could go top this week as City are without a game while in Division Three Battyeford reserves slumped again – going down 4-0 at Skipton.

Rams’ Easter coaching RUGBY LEAGUE DEWSBURY RAMS will once again be running an Easter coaching camp at the Tetley’s Stadium. The camp will run between 10am and 3pm on the pitch from Monday April 13 to Thursday April 16. Sessions are open to boys and girls of all abilities, including those new to the game, from the age of four and above. It’s an opportunity for budding young players to be coached at a professional level by first team assistant coach Damian Gibson. There is no need to pre-book – just turn up on the day. It costs just £10 a day or a discounted rate of £35 for the full four days. Children should bring their own packed lunch or snack and are asked to arrive dressed for training. Football/rugby boots are optional. Parents or guardians are asked to drop off and pick up children at the main stadium reception at the back of the North Stand.

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CLECK’S HOME RECORD ENDS By Jared Priestley

NATIONAL THREE LEAGUE NORTH

CLECKHEATON LYMM

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Moorenders suffer first National League Three North home defeat as Lymm ensure February blues continue

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CLECKHEATON’S unbeaten home record in National 3 North fizzled away at the hands of a well-prepared Lymm side on Saturday. A game lacking any real fire produced a fairly deadlocked first half with both sides creating pressure but ultimately succumbing to handling errors, which let their opposition off the hook. U n c h a r a c t e r i s t i c a l l y, Cleckheaton’s line-out was hit and miss with Lymm’s jumpers working hard to get in front of the Moorenders and disrupt one of the home team’s renowned methods of attack. Scrums also came under pressure and it was clear that Lymm had done their homework on combating Cleckheaton’s strengths. Rob Afoa Peterson showed some class to break the opposition down and Tom Hanson went close, catching Lymm offside in the act, leading to a Ross Hayden penalty goal. The three-pointer on the 25minute mark was the only score of the first half. Cleckheaton’s 3-0 lead at the break didn’t last long into the second period. Within five minutes of the restart a kick deep downfield bounced to the left-hand corner of the

LOSING EFFORT: Alex Dawson breaks through on a solo run as Lymm chase him down and right, Ross Hayden gives Cleckheaton the lead with a penalty goal pitch, wrong-footing many of Cleckheaton’s chasers who were heading to the right. Lymm’s centre, Jack Ecclestone, fielded the ball and sprinted fully 80 metres up the touchline, stepping inside Cleckheaton’s scrambling defence before diving in at the corner. Winger Richard Halford converted the opportunist try to give Lymm a 7-3 lead. Cleckheaton tried to

respond but could not really find top gear. The forwards made some headway and Hayden found space on a couple of occasions, but the hosts were often too keen to kick the ball away with little advantage. Lymm’s back line covered the ground well and always looked dangerous. This was typified by full-back Joe Knowles, who danced his way through three would-be

defenders for Lymm’s second try. Halford once again obliged with the extras. The visitors went further ahead when Halford added a penalty goal to give the visitors a 17-3 lead and leave Cleckheaton’s home record dangling by the finest of threads. Credit to the team, they did eventually hit their stride as Lymm tired with just five minutes left on the clock.

Alex Dawson went on a barn-storming run and Afoa Peterson went close, drawing foul play from the opposition. A quick tap penalty from Matt Piper nearly brought instant reward and when the ball was fed out to Lee Queeley the powerful wingman forced his way over. The conversion attempt from Mike Piper drifted agonisingly wide. From the restart the

Stags claim first win at Shaw Cross PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

SHAW CROSS SHARKS A MIRFIELD STAGS

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MIRFIELD STAGS twice came from behind to seal a hard-fought victory over Shaw Cross Sharks A in the club’s first game. A shaky start saw the Sharks race into an early lead, with back-to-back scores leaving Richard Silverwood’s side staring at an opening day defeat. However, the Stags battled hard to move to within two points of Shaw Cross as the whistle was blown to call an end to an exciting opening half. With over 300 people in attendance at the Sharks’ Leeds Road home to witness the local derby it was a late Mirfield try which ultimately settled matters as the contest entered its closing stages in an otherwise scoreless second period. The Stags owed much to the goal-kicking skills of former Super League star Francis Maloney, who managed two from three in trying conditions to ensure the visitors’ success. A knock-on close to Mirfield’s own line gifted possession to Shaw Cross during the opening minute. And the Sharks made the most of their sudden territorial gain, working the ball left to cross out wide for an unconverted try. Handling errors continued to blight the Stags’ early efforts, allowing the home side to kick on and double their tally soon after.

Burgess twins are the pride of Moor faithful

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Francis Maloney Steve Horsfall

Coach Silverwood rung the changes as the quarter-hour mark passed and his alterations had the desired effect as Mirfield got on the front foot, Ben Mather and Andy Berry leading the charge and a quick-fire brace followed. Ex-England international Maloney, who skippers the Stags, hoisted a bomb to the DEWSBURY MOOR ARLFC had another proud moment when 57 supporters travelled all the way to St Helens on Sunday to watch their home grown talent, twins George and Tom Burgess, play in the World Cup Series. The South Sydney Rabbitohs duo, who came

corner and Danny Taylor gratefully collected to touch down. Maloney’s conversion attempt swung wide of the mark in the swirling wind, but he did not disappoint when called upon for a second time in the space of eight minutes. Full-back Conner Sockett, who was later named man-of-the-match, opted to run on the last tackle and broke a series of tackles to jink his way across the whitewash. Just metres in from touch, Maloney turned four into six and handed Mirfield a 10-8 lead going into half-time. Winger Clive Stewart had a try disallowed for a forward pass in the minutes which followed. It was from the resulting scrum when the Sharks restored their advantage courtesy of some neat interplay. Shaw Cross dominated the opening stages of the second half, enjoying the bulk of possession on home soil. But the Stags tightened their defence and produced a host of try-saving tackles, keeping them within touching distance of their opponents. Strong tackling, combined with Maloney’s relentless kicking game, relieved pressure on the Mirfield line. And with less than 10 minutes remaining, loose forward Wayne Wilson took four Sharks across the line with him to send the Stags’ travelling support wild. Solid defensive displays from vice-captain Andrew Parkin, Luke Manning, Jonathan Hellings and Marcus Ely kept the hosts at bay during the dying seconds. through the junior ranks at the Maroon and Golds, guided the NRL champions to a resounding 39-0 victory over St Helens. Older brother Sam was also in the crowd while Tom was especially proud of his roots when he came over to say hello to the Moor youngsters.

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Moorenders applied the urgency and ruthlessness that had been missing for much of the game and Danny Vento barged his way over for a consolation try in the 80th minute. The conversion attempt also sailed wide and the referee sounded time on the match and on Cleckheaton’s home record, leaving Lymm with the spoils and Cleckheaton with a solitary bonus point.

Toulson beats Olympic divers for British title DIVING

GOLDEN GIRL: Lois Toulson shows off her medals CLECKHEATON diver Lois Toulson produced a stunning display to secure her maiden British title at the British Gas Diving Championships in Plymouth. The 15-year-old – who is a pupil at Whitcliffe Mount Business and Enterprise College – produced a performance beyond her years to defeat Olympic duo Sarah Barrow and Tonia Couch to gold in the women’s 10m final. Toulson began the day with a personal best score of 304.9, but accumulated 366.85 from her five routines in the final to stun her more established rivals and collect an impressive personal best. Couch, who finished fourth at the World Cup, led until the final round of dives. But Toulson saved her best dive until last and took the lead with a back two-and-a-half somersaults, one-and-a-half twists piked, that scored 88.00 and gave her a gold medal winning score of 366.85.

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: Tuesday February 17 N/S 1 J Roberts and J McKillop 2 S Dyson and C Walker 3 A Haith and M Belk

E/W 1 D Hannam and J Paxton 2 G Bragg and K Buckley 3 G Bloom and M Loveridge

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PLAYER RATINGS HUNSLET HAWKS Jimmy Watson Richie Barnett Luke Briscoe Danny Maun Vinny Finigan Andy Kain Simon Brown James Houston Jack Lee Michael Haley Aaron Lyons Callum Casey Liam Mackay

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SUBS: George Flanagan Brooke Broughton Brad Brennan Rob Mulhern

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SUBS: Anthony Nicholson Adam Gledhill James Brown Lee Mitchell

KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

BATLEY GO BACK-TO-BACK

Bulldogs defy heavy conditions to defeat Hunslet KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

HUNSLET HAWKS BATLEY BULLDOGS

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James Morris at South Leeds Stadium

BATLEY BULLDOGS James Craven Wayne Reittie Shaun Ainscough Shaun Squires Johnny Campbell Cain Southernwood Scott Leatherbarrow Alex Rowe Luke Blake Tom Lillycrop Alex Bretherton Sam Scott Joe Chandler

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GAME GUIDE HUNSLET HAWKS Tries: Watson (22), Brennan (27). Goals: Brown (22, 28, 40).

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Craven (18), Squires (31), Nicholson (44), Ainscough (58), Reittie (79). Goals: Leatherbarrow (45, 59, 65).

STATS Penalty Count: None Referee: T Crashley Attendance: 901 Half-Time: 14-8 Weather: Damp and cold Sin-Bin: None Sent Off: None

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BATLEY BULLDOGS made it backto-back victories to begin their season after a very hard-fought win over Hunslet at South Leeds Stadium. The heavy pitch and damp conditions meant that a free-flowing spectacle was never likely to materialise and that proved to be the case, with both teams favouring to attempt to grind down their opposition. Hunslet will feel disappointed to not take something from the match, especially after finding themselves leading 14-8 at half-time, but – similarly to their defeat against Featherstone last week – they faded badly in the final quarter. Batley coach John Kear was delighted with the way that his side responded to going behind, saying: “I was very pleased with the way the whole team played because it is not an easy place to come, Hunslet, because they will have thought that this was a winnable game. “The wind and the rain made it a bit of a slog but credit to the players, they knew it was going to be an 80-minute match and luckily we came out on top.” Hunslet coach Barry Eaton insisted that his side are not too far from win-

HOLDING ON: Former Batley favourite Danny Maun brings down Sam Scott ning games after losing their second close contest in a week. “We let some things affect us out there such as some 50/50 calls that we felt should have gone our way but we are not blaming the referee,” he said. “We lost a bit of focus and a bit of composure and we let Batley’s tactics affect us instead of getting around it. “It’s only round two but we have to learn how to deal with that side of

the game.” James Craven, Shaun Squires, Anthony Nicholson and Shaun Ainscough all crossed for Batley, while Hunslet replied with tries from Jimmy Watson and former Batley man Brad Brennan. An incident-free opening quarter saw both sides more intent on completing their sets rather than breaking the deadlock, but it was the Bulldogs who

opened the scoring through Craven when he chimed in the attacking line 10 metres out and sold the Hawks defence a dummy before going over. Hunslet responded brilliantly though, first as Watson touched down a perfectly-weighted Andy Kain grubber kick, and then Brennan powered over from close range. Batley did close the deficit when Squires climbed highest to Cain Southernwood’s chip into the corner. The Hawks would have hoped to hold on to their half-time advantage, but it was the visitors who came out the stronger in the second half. Barry Eaton will not want to see the video of his side’s defence for the try that took Batley level, as Nicholson had a simple stroll-in from acting half. They put the game to bed when Ainscough ran onto a Leatherbarrow chip, before Reittie scored in the final minute in the corner.

CAIN SOUTHERNWOOD The Bulldogs half-back guided his side around the park

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Maroons lose classic tie BARLA NATIONAL CUP QUARTER-FINAL

DEWSBURY MOOR SHARLSTON ROVERS

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DEWSBURY MOOR’S adventures in the BARLA National Cup came to an end in a classic encounter with Sharlston Rovers at Heckmondwike Road. With a sprinkling of ex-professional players in both sides a large crowd knew they were in for a treat. And it was the youthful Moor side who threatened in the early stages, pinning Rovers in their own half. With the pack driving forward,

courtesy of big hit-ups from Danny Wardman, Tobias Richardson and Cameron Bruce, Moor carved out the first chance when the backs linked well and Bartley O’Brien went on a testing run before being halted. The hosts kept the tempo up and with full-back Jordan Foster chiming into the line, supported by Andrew Robinson, George Croisdale made a menacing run but the cover defence brought him down close to the line. Moor had a further chance to break the Sharlston line when winger Lewis Holliday climbed highest to claim a plunging kick, but he failed to gather the ball cleanly and let the visitors off the hook.

The first half of the contest had brought no score as both sides went in for a welldeserved break. Upon the resumption Sharlston started to click, with ex-professional Tom Wandless getting his side on the move as they raced into a 14-0 lead. But the Maroon and Golds were not disheartened and showed spirit with Peter Robinson, Adie Moore and James Eatherly leading from the front. The hosts soon hit back when scrum-half Bradley Foster capitalised on strong drives from Ash Boddy and Alex Jeffs to dart over. Eatherly converted to bring the score to 14-6.

PENNINE LEAGUE

An otherwise well-disciplined game was slightly tainted when a couple of scuffles ensued, but the referee kept control of the game. Moor had gone down fighting against a side who have won all of the top cup competitions in the amateur game. They now begin preparations for the 2015 National Conference League season.

Trojans exit National Cup in muddy Widnes BARLA NATIONAL CUP QUARTER-FINAL

WIDNES ST MARIES VIKINGS THORNHILL TROJANS

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THORNHILL’S run in the BARLA National Cup came to a muddy end in a quarter-final defeat in Widnes. The turning point in the game came on the hour mark when Johnny Leather slid in at the corner for his second try. Thornhill appealed for an initial offside from Leather but then were up in arms as he appeared to have been bundled into touch – but the try stood. The Trojans started the game playing down the prominent Widnes slope. The muddy narrow field was not suited to expansive rugby. Thornhill’s best chance in the opening exchanges came when Sam Ratcliffe burst

away to sprint down the wing but he was bundled into touch. The weather proved to be a great leveller as the hailstones came down in the cold, swirling wind. The Vikings battled their way up the slope and on the last tackle gave the ball a hefty boot towards the Thornhill line. Trojans winger Mindaugas Bendikas appeared to have the situation under control and moved in to collect the ball low down. However, as he looked to run the ball away from his own line he was gang-tackled and the ball went loose. Leather pounced on the ball to score the game’s opening try. David Dourley converted. Both teams continued to battle in the mud and right on the stroke of half-time Thornhill finally made the slope work in the favour. From a penalty situation the ball was flung along the attacking line in a slick passing

Boys fail to end Toll Bar’s unbeaten run

move and Tom Ripley created space in the corner to go over for an unconverted try. Trailing by only two points the Trojans set about tackling the slope as the second half got underway. However, the Vikings used the hill well and kept Thornhill pinned in their own half of the field. A long-range penalty goal attempt from Joel Gibson blew wide of the mark. Then came the controversial second try from Leather. Thornhill protested loudly and tempers spilled over as players stood toe to toe. The try stood and as Gibson placed the ball on the half way line for the restart, he was shown a yellow card for his protests. The game was effectively ended as a contest when from 30 metres out Leather stepped his way through the mud and accelerated down the slope to score a try between the posts. Dourley again converted.

BATLEY BOYS failed to dent CHAMPIONSHIP ONE leaders Doncaster Toll Bar’s unbeaten record as they were beaten 28-12 at Halifax Road. Batley, who remain in contention for promotion despite slipping to fifth place, will be looking for an immediate reply when they host fourth-placed Allerton Bywater tomorrow (Sat), with a chance to leapfrog their opponents with a victory. Dewsbury Celtic eased their relegation worries with a 32-10 over DIVISION FOUR basement club Wortley Dragons. The Green and Whites, now six points clear of the drop zone, could move further clear of the bottom places when they host a Farnley side sitting just one place above them tomorrow. In DIVISION FIVE Hanging Heaton enjoyed similar success as they climbed to third place thanks to a 22-8 win at Guiseley Rangers. In an increasingly-tight promotion battle Hanging Heaton will be looking to secure third place and increase the pressure on sides above them tomorrow when they host a second-placed Keighley Albion with just one league loss all season. Dewsbury Moor A’s DIVISION SIX EAST promotion push suffered a blow when they were beaten 26-20 at Doncaster Toll Bar A. Despite the defeat Moor’s second string remain in third place and tomorrow they play host to league leaders Halton Moor Storm, in what could prove a pivotal game in the promotion battle. Ossett Trinity were knocked out of the WAKEFIELD & DISTRICT ARL OPEN CUP after a round two 18-10 defeat at the hands of CK Vikings. They return to DIVISION ONE action tomorrow when they make the trip to a Sharlston Rovers A side stuck in the relegation scrap.

RAMS’ SUPER SIGNING Former Red Luke joins brother Toby at Dewsbury By Jared Priestley Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

DEWSBURY RAMS have fought off competition from a number of rival clubs to secure the signing of former Salford, Halifax and London second-rower Luke Adamson. The 27-year-old has 135 Super League appearances to his name since making his debut for Salford against Wakefield in 2006 and he also has experience in the Championship, having made 44 appearances for Halifax over the last two seasons. Luke is also a former England Academy international and spent time with Bath Rugby Union earlier in his career. He left Halifax at the end of last season to take up a full-time contract with London Broncos ahead of the current campaign, but returned to the north of England after requesting a release from his deal. The move sees Luke join up with brother Toby for the first time since the pair left Salford in 2012. Rams head coach Glenn Morrison says he is delighted with the move and added: “Luke has been to most of our pre-season games to watch his brother Toby in action. He likes the type of rugby we play and the environment at the club. “After his release from London Broncos for family reasons he was chased by a number of clubs, but when he told me of his desire to play here I jumped at the chance of signing such a quality player. “His signing furthers the quality and depth of our squad this year. With the club not running a dual-registration agreement this season and starting our own second team, alongside the unfortunate injuries that can occur throughout the year, we needed depth and quality to be successful and we are delighted to have Luke on board.” Chairman Mark Sawyer added: “I am very pleased to see that Glenn is able to attract players of Luke’s stature to the club, while at

BROTHERLY LOVE: Former Salford and Halifax player Luke Adamson will join his sibling Toby at the Rams after signing a deal at the Tetley’s Stadium the same time remain within his playing budget. “Speaking as a fan, I look forward to seeing Luke pull on a Dewsbury shirt and he is a welcome addition to our squad.” The newly-signed forward could make his first appearance for the Rams on Sunday when they make the short trip to Hunslet Hawk’s South Leeds Stadium (3pm) – although Morrison admits he may need game time for the Reserves before making his first team debut. The Hawks have yet to register a win in the Championship following their promotion

from League 1, having lost to Featherstone and Batley. However, Morrison believes the close scorelines show that Hunslet should not be underestimated. He said: “Hunslet have done really well to get promoted and will be full of confidence because they have performed well in tough games so far. “They have not looked out of place in the competition and they will only continue to improve as the season goes on. “We can’t turn up and expect to be picking up the points because that’s when we will get

turned over. “Just like any team in the Championship they will want to secure points at home, and it is equally important for us to be getting points away from home.” The former NRL and Super League star highlighted the quality in the Hunslet squad – particularly half-back Andy Kain who made a late switch to South Leeds Stadium from losing Grand Finalists Featherstone. Coach Barry Eaton has added a roster of Championship experience to his squad and Morrison says it is more than capable of competing at this level. “They have experience throughout the squad which is extremely important in this competition, especially in big games. “They have brought in Andy Kain and a lot of their play goes through him, but they have added a number of experienced players around him too.” Despite being without a game last weekend, following the postponement of their round two fixture at Workington’s Derwent Park, the Rams have still suffered an injury blow. Centre Sam Wood has been ruled out for the Hunslet game after sustaining a knee injury at work. Morrison says the club are in the process of booking in a scan on his knee to determine the extent of the damage. It is the second knee injury in as many weeks for Dewsbury after Zach Johnson was ruled out for the season, and Morrison will be hoping for better news from the former Bradford Academy star’s scan. “We have a good size squad this year and we have learned from last year when some weeks we struggled to pull together 17 players,” he continued. “Obviously losing Sam is a big loss but we have cover in that area and we know injuries happen throughout the season.” In other club news, Dewsbury forward Jobe Murphy has retired from the sport due to increased work commitments. The 22-year-old has struggled to meet the Rams’ first team training schedule during the past six weeks and though both parties tried to reach a solution to the problem, Morrison has taken the tough decision to release Jobe from his contract.

History shows Batley are in for ‘Fax test BATLEY BULLDOGS coach John Kear says that his side’s game with Halifax could be a tightly-contested affair. The Bulldogs play host to Halifax on Sunday (3pm) as they look to pick up their third successive victory in the Championship. Traditionally the West Yorkshire derby has produced some closefought games, with no more than two points separating the sides in their last four meetings. Last term the spoils were shared in a dramatic 22-22 draw in Batley, while John Kear’s side snatched a 10-8 victory at The Shay. And Kear admits it is likely to produce a similar result this term. He said: “If you look at the results the last two home games have been draws and that gives you an indication of how tight it will be. “We enter the game confident

after our first two games but I am sure Halifax will as well, especially after competing so well with Leigh last week. “It is a West Yorkshire derby and that adds a bit extra to the game, but our big derby is Dewsbury, and truthfully this year we are not looking for derbies, we are looking for competition points. “It is a different Halifax team this year, just like our squad is different too, and more importantly they have a new coach and will be running new structures. “In Miles Greenwood, Alex Brown and Dane Manning, from a few years back, they have a number of players we know from their Batley connections. “But just like all players they have strengths and they have weaknesses and we will be looking to target those weaknesses.” Batley enter the game full of

confidence following victories over Workington and Hunslet Hawks, and thanks to points difference they sit at the summit of the Championship table after two rounds. And Kear admits his side are riding high with confidence this year, after a difficult 2014. “Halifax will be confident but so are we, our points against and points scored have both been pleasing and we need to continue those,” he continued. “We have a good defensive record, but so do Halifax so we know they will be a tough team to break down. “All games offer a different challenge, so I am not sure this is our toughest game yet, it is just a different task. “The Workington game was about picking up our first league points after a good pre-season,

the Hunslet game was a difficult away game and now Halifax is a difficult match too. “We are obviously doing something right to be on the right side of the scoreboard, but we are working hard and taking it a week at a time.” Kear says he expects to have a fully fit 25-man squad to select from for Sunday’s Championship clash – with Keegan Hirst passing a fitness test on an injured foot. However, he admits one of his three-quarters is battling flu and could miss out. The former England coach was also quick to praise his new signings and says it is great to see them settling in so well. “It is pleasing to see the new lads playing well. “Both my half-backs have played well and in Cain Southernwood we look to have

picked up a good signing. “His partnership with Scott Leatherbarrow is blossoming and its great to see two young British players playing so well. “It was tough for Scott last year because he had to shoulder the responsibility as our only halfback, but now that burden is shared and we are seeing the benefits. “I just hope they can both remain injury-free throughout the season.” Meanwhile, work has been continuing on the new refreshment outlet behind the Glenn Tomlinson Stand, close to the memorial garden, and it will now be open for Sunday’s game against Halifax. Under the guidance of Mark Wells of Complete Services, employing the skills of centre Shaun Ainscough, the work is progressing well.