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DRUG GANG JAILED FOR GUN ATTACK Trio get 47 years after shotgun blast on Dewsbury street

By Staff Reporters THREE men have been jailed for a total of 47 years following a targeted shooting in Dewsbury.

Owais Ashfaq (18), Hasnain Khan (19) and Ahmed Mohammed (18) were sentenced at Leeds Crown Court for their involvement in the drug-related shotgun incident on February 1.

The trio shot 24-year-old Aftab Khan in his car in front of his girlfriend after luring him to Cemetery Road for a drug deal.

Judge Guy Kearl QC heard that Ashfaq had earlier that day bought some cannabis from Mr Khan in a trial run.

Mr Khan was then directed to Cemetery Road in Dewsbury later that night so that Ashfaq could buy some more.

When Mr Khan arrived there were four men inside a Volkswagen Golf waiting for him.

Ashfaq approached Mr Khan’s car, and after being handed the cannabis, said he needed to go back to his car to get money.

The rest of the men then got out of the Golf and one of them fired a sawn-off shotgun into the side of Mr Khan’s chest.

Mr Khan managed to drive off but

Police sealed off the scene of the shooting back in February

SMILING ASSASSIN: Owais Ashfaq was jailed for 17 years

GUNMAN: Ahmed Mohammed fired the shotgun at Aftab Khan

ACCOMPLICE: Hasnain Khan got 15 years for his part in the attack

crashed into the bumper of the Golf, leaving it hanging off.

The victim managed to make it to his uncle’s home on nearby Park Parade, where he was taken to hospital and had pellets and wadding removed from his chest.

Because of the damage to the car,

the gang drove to Staincliffe Road where they attempted to steal another getaway vehicle.

They threatened a couple at gunpoint but were unsuccessful as Ben and Amy Li Shen locked their doors and drove off to alert police.

They were more successful when

they stole a Peugeot from John Buchan on Goose Hill in Heckmondwike.

They forced him to his knees, making him hand over his keys and wallet. They drove the car from the scene and it was later damaged by fire.

Hasnain Khan, of Carrington Street, Bradford, and Ahmed Mohammed, of Bowling Green Lane, Longsight, Manchester, were both cleared of attempted murder but were found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, attempted robbery of a couple in a car and robbery of another motorist.

They were each jailed for 15 years with five years extended licence.

Ashfaq, of Gladstone Street, Barkerend, Bradford, was sentenced to 17 years, also with five years extended licence, for the same offences and further ones of

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Deaths BOWERS NEE HOLSINGER WINNIE On 15 September, of Ossett, aged 100. Wife of the late Arthur Smith and the late Walter Bowers. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 16 October at 2pm.

DALBY NEE BINNS DOROTHY On 23 September, of Mirfield, aged 93. Wife of the late Jack.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium Friday 13 October at 10.30am.

ELLIS ROY On 21 September, of Thornhill, aged 79.

Husband of Jacqueline.

Service at Dewsbury

Crematorium, Thursday 12 October at 2pm.

ELLIS STEPHEN DAVID Aged 58, of Barnsley, formerly Thornhill Lees.

Service at Barnsley Crematorium today, Friday 29 September, at 12.50pm.

HALDENBY JOHN ROBERT On 15 September, of Thornhill, aged 83.

Service at Thornhill Methodist Church, Wednesday 11 October at 12.30pm followed by a private committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

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HOLBROOK RICHARD JEREMY On 19 September, aged 83, of Liversedge.

Husband of Joyce.

Service at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland on Monday 9 October at 12.45pm.

HOUSECROFT JACK On 16 September, aged 85, of Thornhill.

Husband of the late Gladys. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 October at 2pm.

PITTS JEAN On 12 September, aged 80. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 2 October at 11.15am.

PORTER SARAH EMMA (EMMIE) On 23 September, aged 98, formerly of Batley Carr. Wife of the late John. Service at Huddersfield Crematorium, Friday 6 October at 10.30am.

SANDOM MURIEL (Formerly Glenn) On 20 September, aged

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Service at Cottingley Hall Crematorium, Wednesday 4 October at 3pm.

WEDGWOOD PETER On 24 September, aged 77, of Mirfield. Husband of Cindy. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium, Thursday 12th October at 11.15am.

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Gas disruption for Mirfield MIRFIELD residents could be left without gas while mains replacement works are carried out.

Northern Gas Networks is undertaking “essential works” on Westfields Avenue - near Castle Hall Academy - from Monday October 16, and the work could last up to eight weeks.

Householders are being warned that they could find their gas supply interrupted “once or twice” as the work is carried out.

Three-way temporary traffic signals will also be put in place at the junction of Westfields Road and Crowlees Road for around a week from Monday, October 23.

A spokesman said: “This project, which will begin on October 16 and is expected to last around eight weeks, with an estimated completion date of December 8, has been carefully planned in conjunction with Kirklees Council, to ensure that all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.”

He added: “During the works customers may be affected by a gas interruption, once or twice depending on if the service pipe to their home is already plastic.

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possession of an imitation firearm and attempted robbery in relation to an incident in Bradford in July last year.

Judge Kearl QC described the shooting as a “planned and premeditated attack” of which Khan was “pulling the strings”, but Mohammed fired the shot.

Detective Chief Inspector Sue Jenkinson said: “We are pleased to see these men behind bars today for quite outrageous displays of violence in our communities.

“It is no exaggeration to say their 24-yearold victim could easily have been killed and we are pleased the court has reflected the seriousness of how authorities take the discharge of firearms in its sentencing.

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Is Tim ready for launch?

Appointments crisis tackled

By Zoe Shackleton A YOUNG scientist from Dewsbury is close to completing his quest to become an astronaut after rocketing into the final of a TV programme.

Tim Gregory, the youngest contestant to appear on BBC show Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?, is now down to the final three candidates.

The 24-year-old has made it through five weeks of gruelling challenges - including flying a helicopter and testing his physical fitness and mental agility - and will make his final appearance on the show this weekend, which sees the remaining participants travel to Florida.

Tim, who hails from Hanging Heaton, said: “Even just getting through to the final 12 felt like such an achievement and a privilege in itself, but to be deemed good enough by the judges to get to the final three is quite overwhelming.

“I never thought I’d even get past the first round of the application! I never seriously thought I’d get this far, it just seemed a cool thing to do at first.

“It just got better and better. I can honestly say I would’ve been disappointed (not to make the final) but it would’ve been content disappointment if I’d have left before this stage.”

In Florida, the budding astronauts try their hand at a zero-G flight - simulating the weightlessness they would feel in space - and dive to a marine lab 18m below the surface of the ocean.

Former Heckmondwike Grammar School pupil Tim, who is studying for a PhD in Cosmochemistry at the University of Bristol, said: “You’ll have to wait and watch it! It was something special, not many people have got to go there.”

He is up against 33-year-olds Suzie Imber and Kerry Bennett in the final, who he has made firm friends with over the course of the programme.

“What a formidable bunch of people to be

Dewsbury’s Tim Gregory (third left) with the finalists and judges of the BBC show up against,” he said.

“You’ve got Susie, who is without a doubt one of the most formidable people I’ve ever met – she climbs mountains in the Andes that no-one has ever climbed before, she codes computer programmes for a super computer and she’s an associate professor of planetary science.

“Kerry is a pilot in the RAF, you’ve got to be good to do that. She’s had all the survival training with the army.

“Then there’s just me – a 24-year-old cosmochemist!”

Tim knows who is going to win as the show was filmed earlier this year, but he wouldn’t give anything away. “Whoever wins really deserves it,” he said.

Catch Tim’s final mission this Sunday, October 1, at 8pm on BBC Two.

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FIGURES provided by GP practices suggest that more than 6,000 GP appointments are missed across Kirklees every month.

Missed GP appointments are costing the NHS in excess of £160 million per year, and a new campaign has been launched by the district’s two Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to combat the problem.

NHS North Kirklees and Greater Huddersfield CCGs are hoping their campaign will encourage people to take careful steps in remembering their GP appointments, or to cancel those they cannot make or no longer need.

The knock-on effect of missed GP appointments is that some patients who cannot get an appointment choose to go to A&E instead, putting pressure on over-stretched hospital services.

Officials have suggested asking your GP practice about the best ways to cancel unwanted appointments, making notes of your appointment either in a diary, calendar or smart phone, asking your practice if they have a text message reminder service or registering for online services which will enable you to cancel appointments within minutes.

NHS North Kirklees CCG chairman Dr David Kelly said: “We’re all so busy these days that forgetting to turn up for a GP appointment, or cancel it, is easily done.

“Booking appointments online helps to reduce the number of missed appointments because it’s really easy to cancel or re-book an appointment online at a time to suit you.

“You don’t need to wait until the practice opens or wait in a call queue, you can go online and cancel the appointment there and then.”

News In Brief Forties fun in park HECKMONDWIKE: Crowds are set to flock in for a vintage day to remember.

The town’s 1940s day will be running in Green Park all day tomorrow (Sat) filled with music, stalls and a host of old-school vehicles.

Back for its second year, there will be performances from Natasha Harper, Major Swing and Kitty, while Big George and the Andersons will entertain the masses as they dance the day away.

An array of vintage cars and military vehicles will be on display, alongside stalls filled with cake, tea and crafts.

So, dress to impress in your vintage finest and pop along for a nostalgia-filled day from 10am-5pm tomorrow (Sat). The event is free – for more information contact Simon Thirkill on heckyba@hotmail.co.uk.

Crash witness plea OSSETT: Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in Ossett last Friday morning.

The incident happened at around 8.45am on Junction Lane - opposite the South Ossett Baptist Church. A blue Nissan Qashqai collided with a female pedestrian as it was travelling towards South Parade. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Any witnesses to the incident, including anyone who helped at the scene but left before police attended, are asked to call police on 101 quoting log 402 of Friday, September 22.

Harvest Show CLECKHEATON: Whitechapel Church of England School are hosting the fifth annual Whitechapel Harvest Show next weekend.

The Harvest Show and Country Fair gets under way from 2pm until 4pm on Saturday, October 7, at the school on Whitechapel Road. Bakers are encouraged to bring items for the cake stall to help raise funds for Kirkwood Hospice.

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News In Brief Arsonists suspected after tyre blaze

Foster parents’ joy

BATLEY: A pile of tyres was set alight by suspected arsonists last Wednesday.

More than a dozen tyres were found ablaze behind the Top Spec Autocare garage on Bradford Road.

Nobody was in the premises at the time, but the fire is believed to be suspicious.

The flames spread to a car and surrounding trees but did not reach any buildings.

Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police through 101, quoting log number 2033 of September 20.

Batley couple to receive special recognition for 20 years of helping vulnerable

Car damage on rise DEWSBURY: There has been a sharp rise in the number of vehicles being damaged in the area, according to police.

Motorists are being urged to ensure their vehicles are locked and alarmed when parked overnight after a number of incidents involving keying or using blue and black marker pens to deface cars.

Incidents have been rife in Earlsheaton, Bywell, Shaw Cross and Hanging Heaton.

It is believed that a group of youths are responsible from the Bywell and Earlsheaton area. Anyone with any information is urged to contact police via 101.

Batley mum fined BATLEY: A mother-of-two broke down in tears as she was found guilty in court of letting her young daughter miss school.

The Batley mum was in court after missing an earlier hearing in February. She had been convicted in her absence for failing to ensure that her child, now aged eight, attended regularly at school. Kirklees magistrates were informed that in the academic year 20142015, the woman’s child missed 50 per cent of her classes.

She was fined £120 and will have to pay £85 in court costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

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By Steve Martyn A BATLEY couple who have helped care for more than 50 vulnerable children in Kirklees are celebrating an incredible milestone in 2017.

Jeanette and Gary Denison became foster carers back in 1997, and this year marks their 20th as foster parents.

In recognition of the anniversary, Mr and Mrs Denison will be presented with an award at a foster-carer celebration event next month.

The event, at Ponderosa Lakeside Restaurant in Heckmondwike, is being held by Kirklees Council in partnership with the Kirklees Fostering Network.

With a major shortage of foster carers in the area, the couple are also supporting the local authority’s latest drive in encouraging others to take up the role.

Mr and Mrs Denison had been pub landlords prior to becoming foster parents, before Mr Denison was diagnosed with arthritis and was unable to work.

As a result the couple eventually ended up in a homeless unit - and it was there that they first took a shine to foster caring.

“As pub landlords the hours were long and unsociable, but at the time it was everything we could have wished for and we felt content with our lot,” explained Mrs Denison.

“When this was cut short because of Gary’s injuries, things quickly took a turn for the worse.

“With two young children to support - our youngest was only 10 months old at the time - and no income, we lost the pub which was also our home.

“We were left with no choice

but to move into a homeless unit.

Those months were some of the most difficult we’d ever experienced. We’d lost everything and with no immediate solution in sight we felt desperate, like we’d hit rock bottom.”

But the pair decided to use their lowest moment to make a difference for other people.

Said Mrs Denison: “Whilst living there (at the homeless unit) we met other families in a similar situation. Some had social workers, and it was during a chance conversation with one of them that we learned about the massive shortage of foster carers - this is something that stuck with me.

“Bit by bit, we slowly managed to get back on our feet and were re-housed.

“We kept in touch with a couple of the families from the unit and we’d sometimes have their children round for sleepovers.

“I remember thinking how satisfying it felt being able to help someone out, even if it was just with a bit of babysitting.

“I then considered those words from the social worker and we asked ourselves; why not do this permanently? So we contacted Kirklees Council and things went from there.”

Since then, Mr and Mrs Denison, who are now aged 49 and 56, have watched their own children grow up as well as helping many children through difficult times.

The pair are now grandparents, but this has not stopped them continuing to look after vulnerable kids.

As well as being long-term foster carers for one child, they also foster other children on a shortterm basis.

Mr Denison added: “It’s difficult to remember a time when

Fostering milestone - Jeanette and Gary Denison our house wasn’t filled with children - as well as having three of our own, we’d usually foster two.

“At one point, we had seven children in our house!

Thankfully our children have always been very supportive and our son and his wife, who themselves are parents, are considering becoming foster carers.

“One thing we’ve learned over the years is that, even if a child comes from the most traumatic of backgrounds, they can overcome pretty much anything if they are shown unconditional love.

“Even after 20 years you think you’ve seen it all, but each child brings something new.

“For the most part we love it and, although it isn’t for everyone, I would say if you’re one of those people who says they’ve always wanted to do it, why not go ahead and enquire about it?”

Throughout Kirklees, there is a shortage of foster carers and the Denisons hope more people will come forward to help out.

Rob Finney, interim fostering

service manager at Kirklees Council, said: “The Denison’s story tells us that people get into fostering from all walks of life, even having suffered adversity themselves.

“Right now we have 657 children in our care, 66 of whom need long-term families. We urgently need more people like the Denisons as without them it would be impossible to help the children who come into our care on a daily basis.

“Without a doubt, fostering can be challenging but we have families who have been doing it from anything between a few weeks right up to 32 years.

“I hope next month’s event will go some way towards celebrating those achievements and thanking our foster carers for the amazing work they do.”

Anyone who would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer is encouraged to visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/fostering/contact-fosteringservice.aspx.

Bike scheme boost Cleckheaton man jailed

A CAMPAIGN tackling nuisance and off-road bikes has proved a success, according to police.

The seven-week programme was launched on July 20 following a high number of calls from residents about off-

road bikes.

Working in partnership with Kirklees Council, police conducted increased patrols across the district throughout summer.

The operation was concluded on September 6 after

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All riders were reported for a court summons and there was one arrest of a rider trying to obstruct an officer.

At the start of the campaign there were 362 calls from members of the public reporting nuisance bikes and quads on the road.

By the end of the operation police saw a significant decrease in calls, to just 15.

Insp Mohammed Rauf of Batley & Spen police, said: “It has proved a huge success and I’m delighted with the results.

“I would like to encourage anyone who has information regarding the use of off-road bikes or anti-social behaviour to contact the police. In particular, any details or descriptions of the riders themselves, the bikes and the locations where they are seen or kept.”

A CLECKHEATON man has been jailed for more than three years and banned from the roads for 37 months after admitting a string of offences including burglary, theft and drink driving.

Jake Glenn Hunt twice burgled his former partner’s home and drove off in her car without permission on separate occasions, despite being ordered not to go within 100m of her home, Leeds Crown Court heard on Tuesday.

Hunt, of Sykes Street, first took the complainant’s car on July 6 and was found inside the parked vehicle with 93 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood when the limit is 35mcg.

He was granted bail two days later, but with a condition to not go within 100m of his expartner’s home. However, Hunt showed up the same day.

The 24-year-old went to retrieve his passport, left and then sneaked back in minutes later to steal her purse and bank cards - from which he withdrew £300.

On August 11 Hunt got into the house and took £200 from his ex’s friend’s bag, as well as taking her passport, bank card and some keys. He again stole her car and was found the day after with 87mcg of alcohol in his breath. Again on August 25, Hunt visited the complainant’s house and stole her phone and sunglasses.

Hunt was sentenced to 40 months in prison after admitting to 15 offences: two charges of burglary, two of fraud, two of theft, two of taking a vehicle without consent, one charge of common assault, one of driving over the alcohol limit, one of being in charge of a vehicle while over the limit, two of having no insurance and two of having no driving licence.

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Colour Rush packs in bumper crowd Police hunt attacker

By Zoe Shackleton A RECORD-BREAKING crowd was splattered with paint as the third annual Colour Rush came to Oakwell Hall.

Over 1,000 people took part in the colourful run to help raise thousands of pounds for Kirkwood Hospice.

The 5km course attracted people from across the district who ran, danced and walked around the Birstall course, getting covered in paint as they did so.

Colourful cannons kick-started the day and runners were showered with multi-coloured hues of powdered paint as they passed the four sponsored colour stations en route.

Greeting the vibrant crowds at the finish line was a huge inflatable assault course and a range of food and drink stalls.

Friends Mel Freeman and Rachel Senior, both from Birstall, took part for the first time to remember a special someone.

“I really love getting messy so I thought having paint thrown over me was a jolly good idea!” said Mel. “We’re raising money for a good cause so it’s a win-win. We have friends that aren’t able to run or walk so it’s always nice that those who can do, do, and that’s why we’re doing it.”

Rachel added: “Two years ago my father-inlaw, Derek Senior, was in Kirkwood Hospice.

“It was a very very sad situation but they made it so beautiful. The day he passed, the sun was shining, they had the double doors open and you could see into the garden and it was absolutely beautiful.”

Event organiser Rosie Hinchcliffe said: “2017 is a milestone year for Kirkwood Hospice, due to us celebrating 30 years of providing patient care. Our Colour Rush event this year has attracted a record number of participants and it has been fantastic to see a broad spectrum of age groups taking part, including over 350 children having fun with

A WOMAN was left shaken after being attacked by a man as she was walking alone in Dewsbury last week.

The assault happened just after 10pm on Friday when a 23-year-old woman was walking near to Lloyds Bank on Market Street in Dewsbury.

The culprit, described as pale with blond hair, asked her for £5, but when the victim said she had no money he repeatedly punched and kicked her.

He is thought to have been Romanian, around the age of 24-25, of average build, 5ft 7in tall, and wearing a white jacket and blue jeans.

It is believed there was another man with him who was white, of the same age, height and build but with black hair and wearing sports clothing. The woman was shaken but did not need hospital treatment.

Det Insp Ian Thornes, of Kirklees CID, is urging for anyone in the town centre at the time or who may have witnessed the incident, to contact Kirklees CID via 101.

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News In Brief Man avoids prison DEWSBURY: A man has narrowly avoided prison after failing to turn up to probation appointments.

After missing three post-sentence supervision appointments in August, Aaron Fellows was before Kirklees magistrates again.

The 36-year-old, of Northstead, was given a 20-day curfew, monitored by an electronic tag, and ordered to pay £50 in prosecution costs.

Arrest warrant RAVENSTHORPE: A man who failed to turn up to court is set to be arrested.

Claudiu Vintan is accused of exposing himself on July 15 outside his home.

The 33-year-old is charged with intentionally exposing his genitals intending that somebody would see them and be caused alarm or distress. A warrant for his arrest was issued when he failed to show at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Perfume thief fined BIRSTALL: A woman who stole perfume from a store has been fined.

Nasmina Paris, of Healds Road in Dewsbury, stole £318-worth of goods from the Boots store in Birstall on July 25, which she admitted in front of Kirklees magistrates.

The 34-year-old was fined £120, as well as having to pay £85 in costs and a £20 victim surcharge.

Probus meeting NORTH KIRKLEES: The next meeting of Batley and Dewsbury Probus Club will be held next Tuesday, October 3.

Visitors and potential members are all welcome to the meeting at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street in Batley, which has a 10am-for-10.30 start. Robert Soper will be giving an illustrated talk called “Anomalies and Enigmas of the Ancient World.”

their parents, grandparents and friends.

“It is about raising money for Kirkwood but it has also enabled us to raise awareness of the services we provide across Kirklees. A massive thank you to all who have supported us today.”

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MP hits the floor for charity dance BATLEY & SPEN MP Tracy Brabin, pictured, slipped on her dancing shoes to help promote an upcoming danceathon.

The Labour MP took part in a photo shoot at The Venue in Birstall last Friday, where Max Lemon’s danceathon olympics will be taking place next month.

Mirfield’s Max Lemon, real name Peter Morgan, is on a quest to raise £100,000 for Kirkwood Hospice in memory of his late wife.

Peter has put on a variety of events as his alter ego Max, but he has organised his most ambitious event yet with the ‘50s-80s Danceathon Olympics’ waltzing into Birstall on Sunday, October 22.

The event is set to last eight hours, from 2pm-10pm where teams will be dancing their way through the decades, with the chance to win a gold medal for categories such as best dressed male and female.

There are a limited number of guest seats available - call Max on 07530 934332 or email jlmee@sky.com to reserve yours. All proceeds will go to Kirkwood Hospice, who looked after Peter’s late wife Jacqueline.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Where’s Clint when you need him?

HAT Trump bloke could cause trouble in an empty house, couldn’t he? He’d stick the nut on a passing nun if he couldn’t find anyone else to fall out with.

I see him with that mush in varying shades of orange and wonder how he didn’t throw a screaming hissy fit at whoever left the spray tan running while they nipped off to the shops.

Still, given his needy, Donaldcentric ways, I suppose the tanning girls just have to flash some booby and say “you look soooo greeaaat Mister President.”

Clearly the old fool sees a sex god in the mirror, while the world sees one of Willie Wonka’s Oompa Loompas in a bad nylon wig.

A large proportion of the world’s current woes could be solved if Trump and North Korean despot Kim Jong Un

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A leader of dignity and gravitas – Trumpa Loompa

Put us all out of our misery, please Clint!

agreed to settle things the old fashioned way, man to man.

Picture the scene … high noon in a dusty, deserted street with the sun burning down and sage brush tumbling into the distance; a 1970s tape recorder (which is probably the latest thing in Pyongyang) is playing an

Ennio Morricone soundtrack.

The Donald licks his ruby red lips. His right hand hovers over the handle of a Colt .45 with a thousand notches on it. His left hand forms a twee little finger-thumb circle.

“I am soooo going to shoot your mad Koreeeean ass into

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next week, looooser. And you will pay for the bullet. And the wall I’m going to bury your sad, loser ass underneath. Looooser!”

The Donald scrunches his eyes and sticks his tongue out.

Mad Kim Jong Un’s own right hand is clasping a Bic lighter, threatening to ignite the fuses to a dozen out-ofdate Standard Fireworks rockets which have been gaffer-taped together.

Kim chuckles, snaps the fingers of his left hand, and a firing squad executes the three remaining members of his family who had dared to not let him win at Snap.

And then, to the delight of all, Clint Eastwood kicks open the saloon door, plugs the pair of them, and we all live happily ever after.

If only...

As if The Donald wasn’t making enough enemies in countries he can’t pronounce, he’s now busy trying to start a civil war at home.

If you’ve spent any length of time in the USA you’ll know they take their flag and

national anthem very seriously indeed.

Here, we watch England footballers stand embarrassed, barely moving their lips as God Save the Queen plays and we shrug it off.

Most of these barely educated multi-millionaires don’t even know the words to Ring-aRing-a-Roses. No big deal.

In some parts of America though, kids can recite the Star Spangled Banner before their 2x tables. You can’t find a street in the entire country without the Stars and Stripes flying on someone’s porch on July 4. Here, you fly the flag of St George and a Labour MP accuses you of being in the Hitler Youth.

So when a few black American NFL players decided they were going to flex their considerable muscles and use the anthem to protest the policing of black communities the situation called for calm and reason.

Cue Trump pouring fuel on the fire as fast as his little pinkies could find a petrol can. Does this man have no filters, no judgment, no sense

of the dignity of the office he holds? Clearly not.

Don’t get me wrong, the idea of multi-millionaire lumps of muscle and gristle becoming moral crusaders rankles. We are not talking about Martin Luther King here, or Black Power protesters like Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics. Times have changed. America too.

The NFL players were picking a fight with middle America they couldn’t win – until Trump jumped in feetfirst and turned it into a slapstick shouting match which, in the USA of all places, could turn nasty.

A pal in California emailed me after the last tube attack in London to check we were all okay. Since 2000 the UK’s had 126 fatalities from terror attacks. In 2015 the US had 13,286 gun deaths (not counting gun suicides of which there were 21,334 in 2014).

I told my pal I’ve never felt safer. And I certainly wouldn’t want to be one of Daft Donald’s bodyguards, the way he’s picking fights. Too many guns around, by half.

What’s that smell in the air...?

HHH - autumn must be in the air, because it’s party conference time when British politicians take leave of their senses for three weeks.

If you saw Tracy Brabin and Paula Sherriff not just walking but floating five feet above the pavements of Batley and Dewsbury on Thursday, no, it wasn’t something they’d inhaled after walking past one of the district’s numerous cannabis farms.

That was the hot air Jeremy Corbyn was busy blowing up his acolytes’ backsides. And they all departed Brighton believing they could actually fly. Because Jezza said so.

The Lib Dems had their turn last week in Bournemouth (all eight or nine of them) but no one takes any notice of the Dim Libs any more.

Their policies would be every bit as ruinous as Labour’s, but the poor sops are too honest to even pretend otherwise, bless ‘em. They are less political party, more Mothers Union.

Indeed if UKIP are in hibernation awaiting the government to backtrack on Brexit, the Lib Dems have gone the whole hog and decided on cryogenic freezing. Wake them if there’s still a planet to save in the 24th century.

Next up are the Tories, descending on Manchester, although given the amount of backstabbing that will be going on their conference should take place on a hospital ward.

Understandably, Brexit dominates the agenda, with huff, puff and palaver all round. It will be interesting to see if Theresa May emerges empowered next week, or is found face floating face down in the Manchester Ship Canal. Odds are about evens.

Back to Corbyn however, who loves promising all things to all men, all women and the confused.coms in between. Jezza’s 1+1 equals

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anything from 3 to 3,000 (but never 2) depending on the answer his audience wants to hear.

He must be feeling cocky, because he actually came out and said capitalism is dead, socialism is the future – and still the Brabins and Sherriffs and assorted others floated home in a euphoric haze. What had they been smoking?

Whatever it is, it’s catching, because a year ago virtually the entire Parliamentary Labour Party wanted Corbyn throwing under a bus.

And now? It’s like watching a North Korean crowd scene, all the fake adulation.

Brexit, however, is the cuckoo nesting in Jezza’s beard. His firebrands want him to deliver a second referendum and even in the event of Brexit, membership of the single market.

They want the re-nationalisation of everything from the railways to the utility companies, blissfully ignorant of the fact that if we remained EU members, most of their wish list would be impossible. Brussels wouldn’t allow it.

Jeremy says there’s £100 to spend on Christmas, so they ask for a new bike, an XBox, an iPhone 8, laptop and peace on earth.

And the great leader says fine, and these clowns dance into the night believing their own BS. Fact – Corbyn wants out of the EU while the Stalinistas Len McCluskey and John McDonnell don’t care so long as he gets them in power.

They really, actually want to turn the UK into Venezuela, a corrupt and broken police state.

Check them out folks, don’t take my word for it. They mean it, they really do.

And when catastrophe strikes? It’ll be the banks, big business or the Daily Mail to blame.

Someone, anyone. It always is.

The Labour leader makes everyone’s dreams come true

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Campaign plea Eleventh-hour bid to save Foundation Building

By David Bentley CAMPAIGNERS mounting a last-ditch bid to save Whitcliffe Mount’s historic Foundation Building have written to the head of the firm that is due to demolish it within weeks.

Contractor Laing O’Rourke has constructed a new Whitcliffe Mount school, which was opened to students in Cleckheaton earlier this month, and work to tear down the high school’s old buildings is due to start imminently.

Local activists launched a petition to save the Foundation Building, which dates back to 1910, from the wrecking ball.

The Whitcliffe Petitioning Group helped gather 4,000 signatures and after weeks of effort Kirklees Council’s cabinet debated the issue earlier this month.

Labour councillors agreed to work with local groups to try and save the building and convert it to residential use, and officials are now attempting to set up a meeting between the council, the campaigners, Laing O’Rourke and the Education Funding & Skills Agency to discuss the options.

In a bid to move things along this week campaigner Lindsey Pickles wrote to millionaire businessman Ray O’Rourke, whose firm is in charge of the project at Whitcliffe Mount.

Her letter said: “We realise that as a business that has now contracted a demolition company Laing O’Rourke will have compensation costs that will need to be covered.

“At the request of the council we have found five developers, now narrowed down to two to try and simplify things, who are very keen to take on the building and convert it to residential use that will cover this cost.

“Both are willing to sign off necessary contracts quickly and one is even willing to put down an immediate deposit if it will help to secure the building...

“The fact that the entire building stands to

be lost to the community is devastating, especially given the history of the school and the level of community support there is to save it.

“We seem to be hearing about nothing other than profit and loss from all parties at the moment and nobody is taking into account how important the building is or the effect that this is having on the community.

“We understand that our attempt to save the building has come late in the day and that this delay has been further compounded by other issues. However, we have worked incredibly hard to find a viable option that would allow the building to be saved, as well as suitable, willing and keen developers interested in taking this project on and covering the costs involved.

“My primary request is that you work with us to help us find a viable way forward to save the building.”

Campaigners have also written to Tracy Brabin MP to ask her to contact the Secretary of State on their behalf.

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Thieves struck in the early hours of September 21, when a large number of Mercedes-Benz SLR

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A police spokesman said: “Should you be offered one of these or are aware of their whereabouts please contact us on 101 quoting 13170 436158.

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Please stand shoulder to shoulder with us In the next few weeks the Royal British Legion across the country will be gearing up for the annual Remembrancetide Poppy Appeal.

Mirfield Branch RBL once again, like so many other branches across the country, struggle for able-bodied members to help distribute, sell, return and count the assorted boxes, as well as man our static point inside the Yorkshire Co-op in Mirfield town centre.

If anyone would like to give any

Saving for a funeral?

From: D Hirst, Dewsbury I wonder if the ‘Royal Family’ in Huddersfield (Kirklees Council), are saving to pay for a funeral.

Dewsbury is slowly dying and can be compared to a patient with a chronic illness called Kirklees.

A recent operation carried out by several agencies to stamp out some of the problems seems to have failed.

What the town needs is injec-

Letter of the Week: Tim Wood, The Old Colonial Mirfield, Poppy Appeal organiser RBL, civic parade organiser spare time to helping us in any way, would you please ring me on 01924 496920.

Also, the Mirfield Remembrance Day parade, now regarded as the largest of its kind outside Whitehall, is now being put

tions of law and order on a daily basis, and then the symptoms of anti-social behaviour, drugs, motoring offences and drunkenness might be cured.

It is doubtful there will ever be a full cure and Dewsbury will never again be its vibrant self.

But, where there’s life, there’s hope.

Get in gear From: Martin McFadden, Drighlington Re: The Amazon delivery driver chasing his runaway van

together. An integral part of the parade and service is the laying of wreaths by us on behalf of numerous military, civilian and personnel establishments and associations.

If you are wanting to lay a wreath, whether it be at the

after he leaves the handbrake off that was in the media.

It’s a miracle no-one was killed or injured.

Why do some drivers leave their vehicles in neutral when parking on a hill?

If the van had been left in gear it would not have run away.

Reverse gear if facing downhill, or first gear facing uphill.

Why don’t all driving instructors teach all their pupils this fact?

Good driving is all about anticipation – and common sense Sadly, common sense isn’t very common!

Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield

‘Politically speaking’ Our health staff are heroes ’VE SPOKEN out recently in Parliament against the public sector pay cap.

Residents of the Dewsbury constituency know that our two local hospitals are under considerable pressure.

Dewsbury and District Hospital has recently seen a significant downgrade and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary is earmarked for future downgrade and closure.

Many will also be aware of the concerns I continue to raise about these cuts – concerns that are sadly borne out by the great number of local people who contact me with their own poor experiences and complaints.

Whilst these cover a variety of health issues, there is one common theme in all the letters and emails: no-one wants to point the finger of blame at NHS staff, because they can see how hard they are working, often in unsafe conditions mainly due to chronic understaffing issues.

In March this year, it was reported that there were over 30,000 vacant full-time positions across the NHS. There are nearly 200 vacancies at just one of our local hospital trusts alone.

This means that in many hospital wards across the country, staff are having to do the work of two or even three people.

We have all heard the stories of NHS staff working 12-hour shifts without food, water or toilet breaks, where staff are close to breaking

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point mentally due to the stresses of their everyday working life.

Yet they are consistently ignored when they ask for what should be their basic right: a decent pay rise to reflect the work that they put in on a daily basis in circumstances some of us can only imagine in our worst nightmares.

They are, frankly, heroes.

Lately we’ve heard desperate reports of NHS workers having to cut back on food shopping; miss meals in order to feed their children; use debt services, taking out payday loans or even approaching loan sharks; and even resort to food banks when the money runs out at the end of the month.

Many are leaving the profession to take alternative work in different sectors.

By undervaluing our NHS workers to this extent, the government are presiding over what could be the worst staffing crisis ever seen in the NHS since its inception in 1948.

Instead of looking for solutions to this problem, the government have chosen to inflict a seven-year realterms pay cut on our NHS staff.

The government have, as yet, offered nothing more than a sticking plaster, with no offer of new money, saying that one group of public sector workers were more valued than another, and a vague promise that maybe in the future there could be a little bit more money made available, but no details on for whom or how much.

It’s clear how the Tories feel about our public sector heroes. We heard that loud and clear in June this year when they voted to keep the public sector pay cap and then cheered in celebration at their “triumph”.

That will stay with me for the rest of my life.

These are people who often put their lives on hold for us and put their lives at risk for us.

They clearly deserve a pay rise to reflect their dedication and commitment.

Paula

Mirfield parade or elsewhere within the district or further afield, you can order a wreath from me if you so wish, but you need to be prompt before our system starts to creak under the sheer volume of work at this time of year.

We are standing shoulder to shoulder with all who serve, and we hope you can bolster our ranks and stand shoulder to shoulder with us all.

Every little effort makes for a big effort.

Famous faces From: Peter Moreland, Heckmondwike Very sad to hear that Liz Dawn and Tony Booth have just died.

Local people will remember seeing them at the legendary Dewsbury Moor Athletic Gala in the 70s, when Tony attended with Pat Phoenix.

Just three of several celebrities to open the gala in those years.

Reason to leave From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge When Article 50 was triggered this started a two-year period before the UK could leave the EU. In my book this is a transition period.

But it now appears it is really a period where the EU can bully, ridicule and threaten any country which has the audacity to leave this unaccountable mafia club in the hope that it will change its mind and keep up the payments.

A reason to leave in itself.

Also, here is an idea for our under-pressure council.

Apart from Children’s Services, why don’t they subcontract out the whole running of the council to Leeds City Council?

No rise in hate crime From: Alec Suchi, Bradford Further to Mr Lockwood’s comments regarding the death of a Polish national immediately following our decision to leave the EU, subsequent events show quite clearly that there has not been a discernible rise in so-called ‘hate crime’.

It is contemptible that following the EU referendum and the election of Mr Trump in the USA, the liberal left have taken every opportunity to exaggerate events and have interpreted incidents which invariably occur as having sinister political significance, such as the death of the Polish national who had been involved in an unfortunate altercation.

Britain remains a remarkably tolerant country, a point acknowledged by many of the EU nationals living here.

It is clear that the liberal-left live in a world of entire fantasy, and their aspirations are not bound by normal constraints, as evidenced by their support for ‘gender fluidity’.

People have a degree of choice when making decisions but within certain constraints and strongly influenced by genetics and the environment.

Gender fluidity does not extend freedoms but reflects a

certain degeneracy inspired by the absurd notion that we can all realise our whims, however absurd or perverse.

It remains to be seen whether some sanity can be restored in the wake of a politically-driven madness.

Tories lacking in manners From: John Appleyard, Liversedge The Conservative Party has a clique that radiates privilege, they barely inhabit the same society as people at the bottom of the jobs and income distribution.

They also lack manners.

When Theresa May described them as the ‘nasty party’, did she have George Osborne in mind?

He’s a former member of the Bullingdon Club, a club that’s open to the sons of aristocrats and the super rich.

Osborne has described Theresa May as a ‘dead woman walking’ and that he won’t settle until her body is chopped up and put in his freezer.

This is a former member of parliament and former Chancellor of the Exchequer speaking. What an example he sets to the rest of us, why hasn’t the Conservative Party sacked him and withdrawn his membership?

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Club told to shut

By Zoe Shackleton A SNOOKER club in Batley has been given an ultimatum by the council after opening its doors without the correct planning permission.

Kirklees Council has issued an enforcement notice that requires the premises on Wellington Street to close by October 27.

The owners of the One Four Seven snooker club in Dual House, just off Purlwell Lane, have submitted another planning application in a bid to keep their business open.

The original application was rejected in May amid

concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour.

The snooker room and lounge has allegedly been open for seven weeks, with live screenings of football games and boxing.

And one resident who lives next to the building has claimed it is causing problems already.

“I’ve got no privacy, it’s just right there,” said the neighbour, who did not want to be named.

She claimed: “It opens at 11pm and carries on until seven in the morning. It is unbearable and has turned my home into a nightmare.”

The club’s owner did not respond to our request for a

HUNDREDS of children spent their summer holidays taking part in a reading challenge.

Last Saturday, Dewsbury Library hosted a party to celebrate the gold medal winners in the National Summer Reading Challenge 2017. Around 600 youngsters from across Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton and Mirfield completed the challenge that is designed to keep children’s read-

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A Kirklees Council spokesman said: “The council is aware of the conversion of the premises to a snooker club.

“The council has previously refused planning permission for the change of use to a snooker club and has issued an enforcement notice requiring the use of the premise to cease by October 27.

“The owners of the snooker club have submitted a planning application to retain the use of the premises. This application is currently being consulted on and no decision has been made at this time.”

ing skills up throughout the summer, and over 100 won gold medals.

The theme this year was the detective work of the Animal Agents, illustrated by Tony Ross – the illustrator of the Horrid Henry books.

Kirklees Libraries run various family events each half term and provide a quarterly events brochure, which is available from local branches.

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News In Brief Cricket club blaze

New link-up boost for health services

BATLEY: A cricket club in Batley has been severely damaged after a fire broke out in the changing room.

The home changing room, canteen, netting and pitch covers, training equipment, trophies, and tables and chairs were all torched in the blaze at Mount Cricket Club on Tuesday morning.

The club now face a long wait to get themselves up and running again ahead of indoor practice starting in November, sessions of which attract up to 150 children.

Anyone who would like to help getting the club back on track is urged to contact vice chairman Yusuf Kayat on 07976 786678.

A NEW health partnership supporting children and young people will make it easier to get in touch with vital services.

‘Thriving Kirklees’ is a new partnership set up by various health bodies to help youngsters up to the age of 19.

And from this Monday, October 2, all the health services involved can be contacted on one telephone number - 0300 304 5555.

The Thriving Kirklees services include health visiting; school nursing; child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS); children’s emotional health and wellbeing services (ChEWS); assessment and diagnosis of

Teenage cyclist hit CLECKHEATON: Roads in the town centre were sealed off by police on Monday night after a teenage cyclist was hit by a van.

The 13-year-old boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary following a collision with a Toyota van while riding his bike on Northgate.

Police were called to the scene at 7.45pm by the ambulance service who were already in attendance. The boy was not seriously hurt, but was kept in hospital overnight as a precaution.

The driver of the van stopped after the incident and officers at the scene spoke to him.

Enquiries are ongoing.

School reunion BATLEY: Did you attend Warwick Road School? Former pupils have organised a reunion of their ex-classmates and are inviting all those with a connection to the school to pop along.

The Batley primary school’s reunion events have become popular dates in the calendar and attract a good turn-out of Batley Carr former pupils.

The reunion takes place on Friday October 6 at St Maryís Parochial Hall, Batley, from 7.30pm. Guests often bring old photos as well as sharing their memories.

autistic spectrum conditions; the children and young people with learning disabilities team; home start and the healthy start vitamin scheme.

A new website will be up and running later in October at www.thrivingkirklees.org.uk, which will give full information about the Thriving Kirklees services, health advice and an online referral form to request support for children, young people and families.

The Thriving Kirklees partnership was launched in April this year and is led by Locala - the Batley-based community interest company that provides NHS services through-

out Kirklees.

Locala interim chief executive, Natalie McMillan, said: “Both the telephone number and website will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring people get access to the support they need as efficiently as possible, reflecting the integrated approach of the services.

“Thriving Kirklees means we will ensure every aspect of children and young people’s health and well-being needs are addressed appropriately through a comprehensive service with all partner organisations working much more closely together.”

Touching turnout for Owen

By Zoe Shackleton OVER 100 people turned out to celebrate the life of a former Batley fireman at a coffee morning this week.

Friends and volunteers at Batley Salvation Army’s luncheon club, pictured, welcomed the community through their doors as they raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Owen Walford.

Mr Walford used to volunteer in both the luncheon club and trading shop on Stocks Lane after leaving the fire service.

He died of pancreatic cancer just over four months ago and both his daughters, Lisa WalfordMarsden and Helen WalfordBrown, found comfort in Macmillan’s online support.

They also credited the help they received from Locala district nurses who supported their father until his passing.

Lisa said: “It has been really

nice to remember him outside the family.

“We’ve had loads of donations from local parishioners.

Everywhere has donated.”

Mr Walford was a member at St Joseph’s Catholic Church as well as helping out every day at the Salvation Army.

His wife, Margaret Walford, and both daughters were at the coffee morning, alongside head cook at the luncheon club Jill Gardner.

She said before the event: “He was such a friendly man and willing worker.

“We all felt so sad when he died earlier this year and we decided to use his name to encourage the public at large to boost the funds we hope to raise for Macmillan Cancer Support.”

Mrs Gardiner added that she hoped they had raised around £500 for the charity, through selling home-made cakes, coffee and tea on Wednesday.

Lisa Walford-Marsden (left), Margaret Walford (centre) and Helen WalfordBrown (right) with volunteers at Batley Salvation Army’s coffee morning

Catherine scoops first Jo Cox poetry prize THE FIRST winner of the poetry prize set up in memory of Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox has been announced.

The Jo Cox Poetry Prize was established by Carers UK as a tribute to the Labour MP’s hard work in combating loneliness across the community.

Prize-winner Catherine Graham - with her poem “The Washing Machine” - was a longterm carer for her mother for 10 years until her death at 90.

She said: “I cannot tell you how proud and humbled I am to win the Jo Cox Poetry Prize after all Jo Cox has done to support the lonely in society.

“It sounds a cliché, but this poem wrote itself. It’s word for word what we used to do, as my mother loved to sing.

“The poem also speaks to a wider truth about loneliness: That you don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. Little things, those times when your mother doesn’t smile back at you, can make you feel so alone, so isolated.

“As a carer, you don’t have to be alone to feel lonely. I would tell other carers feeling overwhelmed to write a few lines of poetry, tear it up if you choose, to process things too difficult to say.

“In my own experience, poetry has rescued me.”

There will be more winners unveiled on October 24 following Carers UK’s month-long focus on the loneliness experienced by unpaid carers.

The prize was judged by award-winning poet Cheryl Moskowitz with the winning poem appearing in Carers UK’s creative writing anthology, which is set to be released on November 24.

All proceeds from the anthology - which will also include the other prize-winners - will help towards funding the charity’s work in supporting those caring for ill, older or disabled loved ones.

Winner: Catherine Graham

Batley & Spen win campaign award BATLEY & SPEN’S constituency Labour Party were honoured at the party’s annual conference in Brighton this week.

The local team won the ‘campaign of the year’ award for their efforts in the by-election last October, held following the murder of MP Jo Cox. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn was on hand to present the award, alongside general secretary Iain McNicol.

Collecting the award on behalf of the Batley & Spen CLP was MP Tracy Brabin, who said: “The Labour Party members in Batley & Spen are incredible and that was clear during last year’s by-election when we came together to campaign at such a difficult time.

“The by-election was hard for everyone involved, this award shows Labour’s appreciation of our local members and that we’re a family as well as a political party. It’s for all our members who continue to lead the way, and last October made sure that hate didn’t win in Batley & Spen.”

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By David Bentley A REVOLUTIONARY new out-of-hours veterinary service is being launched in Birstall.

Vets4Pets now provides 24hour care where people can see a vet out of hours for the same price as a daytime consultation.

The ‘24/7’ service has seen the recruitment of a dedicated team of vets and vet nurses to work on a rota system overnight.

The previous team of 22 staff has been complimented with seven new additions –

including three vets and two senior nurses – to launch the 24/7 service.

It is believed that other veterinary practices in the area charge £100 or more just to see a vet in the night, which can be a huge financial burden to clients who are dealing with their animals in distress.

The exciting project developed by Vets4Pets aims to bring the same service, same team, and most importantly the same price to clients day and night.

Anyone can use the service at the practice, which is

based on the mezzanine level within the Pets At Home store at Birstall Retail Park.

Practice owner Keith Leonard is part of a family of veterinarians – four brothers and their father are all vets and they have previously featured on the ‘Vets in Practice’ BBC TV series.

In addition, Keith and his team are providing the inpatient and hospitalisation care for eight Vets4Pets practices across the region, so clients already with these local practices will automatically benefit from the new 24/7 service.

Members of the Vets4Pets team in Birstall The Birstall branch will now be open 365 days a year and is the fifth Vets4Pets practice nationwide to go 24/7.

The team are holding a launch event next Thursday, October 5, when key clients, representatives from local animal charities, the

Yorkshire Pet Ambulance and Vets4Pets national management will be in attendance to hear about the new service.

Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to the September 2017 edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online

Check out your speed OOGLE website page speed is an industry-standard tool that enables you to check how your website performs on mobile and on desktop.

Website page speed The speed of a website makes a huge difference to whether we stay on them or not.

With our demands for instant information, websites that are slow and unresponsive are left in favour of websites that give us what we are looking for quickly.

This is particularly important with mobile versions of websites, where users have statistically less patience waiting for content to load.

There are many things that affect a website’s page speed performance, including the quality of code, the server that it is hosted on and the content.

The first two relate to more technical aspects of web development that should be managed and maintained by your website provider.

The third, website content, is something that you can control within your content management system.

You can check the speed of your website using www.testmy websitepagespeed.com.

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Website content The biggest slow-down factor with websites is images.

When a website is commissioned we would expect all of the images on it to have been optimised.

That is they have been compressed to only include essential information required to display the image, and not include information that maybe present, but is not visible via the resolution of a monitor screen.

Once a website is live and under the management of the owner performances often slow because new images are added to the site that have not been compressed.

Large files take longer to download and cause a website to slow down, and without proper instruction it is very easy for a website to quickly lose page speed performance.

A way to see how long your images are taking to load is to use tools.pingdom.com to show you exactly which elements are slowing the load speed down.

When you want to upload a new image to your site, we recommend using www.tinypng.com. This is a great tool for compressing images whilst maintaining any transparency

they may have.

Another factor can be video. We always recommend using a video streaming service such as Vimeo or YouTube. You can then embed the video into your website using an embed code (right click on the video to find this) and by adding this code to the website you can play the video from the third party location, which will have less impact on page speed than if it was uploaded to your website.

Page speed is becoming ever more important and is a ranking factor within the search engines.

If you think your website is running slowly, use the speed checker mentioned previously. This will enable you to generate a list of action points to help speed things up.

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Firm’s top national award GOMERSAL-BASED Duvalay has picked up a top award from the National Bed Federation.

The firm was named Bed Manufacturer of the Year (under £10million turnover) at the National Bed Federation awards earlier this month.

Duvalay shot to prominence after an investment from entrepreneur Hilary Devey during her time on Dragon’s Den. Six years on since featuring on the show, in which Hilary invested £80,000 for a 26 per cent share of the business, the Quarry Road-based company has increased turnover by over 300 per cent, selling over a million of

their award-winning luxury sleeping bags.

In the past year alone Duvalay has increased staff levels by 15 per cent, as well as acquiring a new 30,000sq ft factory to add to their existing 40,000sq ft site.

The new factory will be used to solely to manufacture the Hilary Devey Collection and new Rosalia Collection, which launched at this year’s NBF Bed Show.

The extra square footage will allow Duvalay to increase productivity and output, allowing the company to continue to expand its network of retailers across the UK. Managing director Alan Colleran said: “Since our

Dragon’s Den experience and Hilary’s investment, our company has grown significantly and this latest award win, just three years after launching our first collection is testament to the effort the whole team has put in to offering a new take on the bed manufacturing industry.

“Hilary has put a great deal of time into the company, providing invaluable knowledge, which has helped to move Duvalay on to the next level.

“Her input into the Hilary Devey Collection has helped the brand to secure a number of accolades and reviews by leading experts within the homes and interior industry.”

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News In Brief Racial attack denied THORNHILL: A female motorist has been accused of driving her car into a group of men in a racial attack.

Yasrin Mansha allegedly drove her 4x4 over a grassed roundabout on Cross Road towards the men who were repairing a car by the side of the road. She is accused of calling them “white b******s”.

The 36-year-old, of Thorn Avenue, pleaded not guilty to charges of dangerous driving and racially-aggravated threatening behaviour when she appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Her case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, where she will first appear on October 20.

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Peak practice for Amy

By Zoe Shackleton A BIRKENSHAW woman is swapping her dancing shoes for walking boots as she gets ready to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Dancer and performer Amy Roche-Sheard will be hiking the 24-mile challenge this Sunday, alongside her husband and three friends.

The 32-year-old, who grew up in Staincliffe, is taking on the gruelling exercise to raise funds for Kirkwood Hospice.

“There’s a group of us doing this challenge and we’ve all had relatives who have been cared for by Kirkwood,” she said.

“They provide such an amazing end-of-life care for people and it means a lot to us.

“I think it’s important as well to support local charities. Sometimes it’s easier to donate to the bigger ones but I think they get a lot of publicity and Kirkwood Hospice do a fantastic job.”

Amy works for Locala as well as teaching at the Rebel School of Theatre Arts in Huddersfield, where she met her fellow walkers.

Said Amy: “We had a chat over the summer this year about doing something, a bit of challenge and giving back to the hospice.

“A few of us had already had a go at doing the three peaks but only had managed to do two, so we decided to go back and do it again.

“I’m really looking forward to it, I’ve been training hard for the past few months.

“In the past three weeks we have done one peak each week. I think it’ll be good.”

Amy has not set a fundraising target, but has already raised £362 for the hospice through her JustGiving page.

“We’re just going to see how it goes, it’s just about raising money for a fantastic hospice,” she said.

To make a donation and for more information about Amy’s challenge, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amys3peakchallenge.

Amy Roche-Sheard and and her husband Chris

Autism campaign backed A DEWSBURY supermarket is teaming up with a leading autism charity to help raise awareness of the condition.

The Sainsbury’s store on Railway Street will be supporting the National Autistic Society’s ‘Autism Hour’ campaign this Monday.

The autism hour involves shops and services taking 60 minutes to help autistic people, who can often find shops to be too loud, glaringly bright and overwhelming.

Colleagues at the Dewsbury

store will be taking simple steps to be more autism friendly on Monday, October 2, from 10am.

This will include turning down the PA system, turning off café music and creating a calmer shopping environment, as well as providing colleagues with information about autism.

Store manager Mick Hepworth said: “We’re extremely proud to be supporting the National Autistic Society’s autism hour.”

For more information, visit: w w w. a u t i s m . o rg . u k / g e t involved/tmi/autism-hour.

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Clare Findlay (store manager), Brendan Bennett (grocery manager), Isla Findlay (customer colleague) and Melanie Cropper (community champion)

OVER £600 was raised for charity by staff at the Cleckheaton branch of Tesco.

Last Wednesday, seven colleagues donned their walking boots to raise money for the company’s partnership with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation.

Four colleagues, pictured, took on the gruelling challenge of walking 42km from the Leeds Seacroft store to York Clifton Moor, with the other three staff members joining them for the last 10km.

The inspiration from the walk dates back 30 years when six members of staff took on the colleague relay walk which sees participants walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Dubbed the Great Tesco Walk, each section of the country is broken up into legs covering from 5km to 50km taking place from September 5 to October 5.

Store manager Clare Findlay said: “The atmosphere was amazing with over 150 colleagues setting off from Leeds and round 100 colleagues completing the full leg of 42km.”

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IRST and foremost a stand-up comedian, evergreen TV and stage performer Des O’Connor also had a string of hit singles in the 1960s. Last seen as the host of quiz show Countdown, he told me: “I was baffled by the game to be honest.”

Now he is back on tour and Des says: “I have not given TV up yet, but there is nothing right now that appeals. I mean I can’t cook or garden, so what can I offer to today’s shows?” Des is as brilliant as ever – check out his website for more details of his live dates.

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SIR KENNETH BRANAGH will direct the forthcoming new film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on The Orient Express, co-starring Dame Judi Dench and Penelope Cruz. The actor also takes the role of legendary detective Hercule Poirot. Ken has also recorded a new audiobook version of the bestseller, which is to be released next month. He told me: “I am such a fan of the character I could not resist.”

SHERIDAN SMITH will show off her singing talents as she performs songs from her new album, accompanied by a live orchestra, in an ITV special to be shown this Christmas.

Simply called Sheridan, the ‘TV extravaganza’ will see the Cilla actress performing an array of musical numbers as well as speaking about her life and career.

PRUE LEITH has revealed that she partly got her Great British Bake-Off judging job because after two auditions the producers had fallen in love with her and Paul’s chemistry. Prue said: “The first thing Paul said was ‘It’ll be fine, she reminds me of my mother-in-law!’ It turns out, he likes his motherin-law!”

TV COMMENTATOR Clare Balding has written a children’s book in time for Christmas, called ‘The Racehorse Who Disappeared’.

Based on, she says, a real story. Clare reveals: “I do enjoy the writing process and it’s for children, but they can be your hardest critics, which is good.”

MORE bad luck for former Dynasty diva Dame Joan Collins. Her latest movie ‘The Time Of Their Lives’ failed to dent the box office, and now it appears that the DVD version is not faring too well either. A friend reveals that the actress had “put all her energies into making the film a success”.

AWARD-WINNING Coronation Street actress Dolly-Rose

Ann and Des O’Connor Campbell admits she wishes she could be dressed more ‘glam’ in her role as Gemma.

“She is stuck in that shop serving burgers and covered in grease, so really I would love her to win the lotto, buy it and become a Carla Connor type – that would be fun!” she adds.

DEBBIE MCGEE has said being a part of Strictly Come Dancing has made her “nervous, but very happy too. I’m always giggling and having a good time. Everyone is so lovely on every level. I love all the other contestants, they make you feel so good and wanted.”

THE BBC is shooting a Dave Allen biopic starring Game of Thrones actor Aidan Gillen. It has been written by Stephen Russell, who previously penned the BBC dramatisations We’re Doomed: The Dad’s Army Story, and Hattie, about the life of Hattie Jacques. Filming begins this month in Northern Ireland, with the drama paying homage to Allen’s television stand-up.

FORMER Strictly Come Dancing contestant Daisy Lowe tells me she is rooting for two pals on the current series of the show, but refuses to say who. “Having appeared on the show I think I truly know what they are going through, and yes I do have a favourite, but I don’t want to jinx it for them so I am keeping quiet,” she said.

SHAYNE WARD has told me his Coronation Street character, Aidan Connor, will become a lot darker in the next few months. He said: “I liked him at the start, but now it’s even better to play as he has a dark side coming out, which is a real challenge as an actor, and for me a real task as I am learning on this show all the time.”

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© Maycon Pictures believes her acting career could have gone a different way in many respects, and tells me: “I made some wrong decisions, and that meant I ended up with a career that might not have been stellar, but it was a good career.”

JAMIE LEE CURTIS is set to star in a new comedy set at a family-run funeral home.

Entitled Quality Of Life, Miss Curtis will play the matriarch.

She came up with the idea with former Will and Grace and Frasier producer Janis Hirsch, who is writing the script.

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POLDARK actor Aidan Turner is appearing in a new film this October alongside Jerome Flynn, called ‘Loving Vincent’.

The film brings the paintings of Vincent van Gogh to life to tell his remarkable story. Every one of the 65,000 frames of the film are an oil-painting hand-painted by 125 professionals, who travelled from across the world to the Loving Vincent studios in Poland and Greece to be a part of the production.

UNNING from September 23 to October 8 and now in its 17th year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces.

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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 OCTOBER 2 GINNELS, SNICKETS AND ALLEYWAYS OF BIRSTALL Starts at 1pm at Oakwell Hall top car park. No dogs please.

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A newly-married couple in the Great Hall at Oakwell COUPLES looking to organise their big day have the opportunity to experience a unique venue at a wedding fair at Oakwell Hall on Sunday October 29.

The Grade I-listed Elizabethan manor house in Birstall hosts wedding ceremonies in its imposing Great Hall, complete with a magnificent fireplace, oak-panelled walls, mullioned windows and gallery.

Oakwell Hall itself is set in

restored period gardens which provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photography.

The Grade II listed barn in the nearby visitor centre is also licensed for civil ceremonies and is a perfect reception venue with full height doors opening up into a courtyard on one side and views of the 110 acres of Green Flag country park on the other.

As well as seeing the venues, couples attending the wedding fair will have the chance to discuss their

requirements with a wide range of local companies who can provide everything needed to make the perfect occasion – from bridal wear, flowers and cars to catering, entertainment and photography.

There will be exhibitors in the hall, barn and courtyard during the fair which runs from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free.

For more information call 01924 324761 or email jackie.neville@ kirklees.gov.uk.

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Between You And Me – Lisa Hall Book review by Farzana Hussain Customer service officer at Batley Library H MY GOODNESS, what a book! I loved every single page of Between You And Me – it’s a fantastic psychological thriller that comes with the tagline ‘with a twist you won’t see coming’. I can definitely say the line lived very much up to its promise.

Between You And Me tells the story of Sal and Charlie and their daughter. To the outside they appear to be the perfect couple in the perfect marriage, but behind closed doors it’s a completely different story.

This is a tale of domestic abuse between a husband and wife ... but only one will walk out free. The book definitely makes for a dark and very compelling read. Lisa Hall has created characters who are believable, and in some way, characters we can quite relate to on a daily basis.

Between You And Me certainly kept me reading day-in day-out, as the plot flows seamlessly, and I kept thinking about the ‘twist’ and what it could be.

The book also goes back to how Sal and Charlie met and tells the story of how there were signs from the very beginning of the relationship.

This is Lisa Hall’s debut novel. It’s certainly one of the best debuts I have read, it’s compelling and shocking and very cleverly crafted.

It didn’t take me very much time to reach the end as the book was a real page-turner.

Near the end of the book I had myself thinking I had almost figured out the climax – but funnily enough I had absolutely NO CLUE about what was to come.

When I’d read the last page I was in such a shock that I had to check if my book was mis-printed or if I was missing a few pages, but the truth was the ending was absolutely shocking.

I will certainly be recommending Between You And Me to everyone who loves a psychological thriller. It is a well plotted psychological thriller with the mother of all twists.

LOOKING for the perfect wedding dress?

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A one-off bridal event is being held at Oxfam’s offices on Grange Road tomorrow (Sat) morning.

From 8am-1pm tomorrow, the Mill Forest Way premises will showcase brand new, or nearly new, contemporary designer dresses and accessories at muchreduced prices.

There will also be a choice of handpicked, vintage bridal collections spanning the decades.

Whether you adore the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s, there will be a piece for everyone’s style and budget.

Oxfam’s bridal team will be on hand throughout the day to provide assistance and refreshments while you browse and try the extensive range. There’s no need to book an appointment, and everyone is welcome.

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Come in to see us for details and pick up your copy of our new quarterly brochure of events and news. You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – search for Kirklees Libraries and Friends of Batley Library.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7 AROUND TO MIRFIELD Starts at 11am at Mirfield Library car park.

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DEWSBURY Arts Group open their new season tomorrow (Sat) with ‘Entertaining Angels’ by Richard Everett.

As a vicar’s wife Grace has spent a lifetime on her best behaviour.

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following the death of her husband.

Grace is enjoying her new-found freedom and can now say and do exactly what she pleases.

However, when her missionary sister returns, together with some disturb-

ing revelations, Grace has to confront the truth of her marriage.

This funny, witty and moving play, which was premiered at the Chichester Festival Theatre and starred Penelope Keith, will open

at the Artspace on Lower Peel Street this Saturday, September 30, with performances also from October 2-7.

For bookings go to www.dewsburyartsgroup .info or call TicketSource on 03336 663366.

Such a wide variety of shows THE CITY Varieties Music Hall brings several notable names to Leeds next month.

On Monday October 2 City Varieties will screen Black Sabbath – The End of the End, a film which chronicles the final tour of the greatest metal band of all time.

After nearly 50 years together, Black Sabbath took to the stage in February 2017 for the last time, bringing down the curtain on their final tour.

They performed generation-spanning songs in front of a sold-out arena

and, in exclusive interviews, talk frankly about how it was lived.

Cheryl, Mike & Jay – formerly of Bucks Fizz will take to the stage on Thursday October 12.

Originally made famous for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and that dance routine, Bucks Fizz released over 20 singles in the early 80s, including three number ones: ‘My Camera Never Lies’, ‘Land of Make Believe’ and ‘Making Your Mind Up’.

They sold more than 15 million records, spending

219 weeks in the UK charts alone.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners The Young’uns have cemented their reputation at the forefront of the English folk scene having taken their uplifting voices, powerful songs, spine tingling harmonies and raucous humour to audiences across the UK and around the world.

The Teesside trio return in 2017 with an extensive October UK tour and an eagerly anticipated new album, ’Strangers’. They will perform live at City Varieties on Thursday

October 19.

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is back on tour, bringing his show Rollermania to venues across the UK, including City Varieties on Friday October 27.

The evening promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers.

For more information visit cityvarieties.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0113 243 08 08.

SPEN Valley Historical Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday, October 11, when there is a talk called ‘Little Known London (East End)’ by Patricia A Bell.

Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, starting at 7.30pm, with refreshments served from 7.15pm.

The cost is £2 per meeting for members, £4 for guests and membership is £10 per year.

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Two walks RAMBLERS: Two walks are planned by Dewsbury and District Ramblers for this weekend.

The first is set for tomorrow (Saturday) in the Cannon Hall area and ramblers are asked to meet Brenda Ayres at Link Road, Dewsbury at 9.30am.

Another walk is planned for Sunday in Langsett, near Penistone, meeting at Wellington Road car park in Dewsbury at 8.30am.

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Now’s the time to update your space HE CHILLY and uninviting months that unfortunately lie ahead of us invariably mean that we spend more time inside out of the cold.

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This creates an ideal opportunity to update your interior design to something a bit different. However, this doesn’t have to cost the earth.

Here are some of the biggest interior trends this autumn that you can try without costing a fortune…

Colour trends Dark, moody colours combined with pops of colours are going to be big this year. Various shades of grey are a great way to provide a tranquil feel to a space, allowing for a perfect base to experiment with.

For a richer colour scheme, midnight blues are a great choice, while adding bursts of bright pastel hues create an array of eyecatching focal points within the room.

For those who are looking for a lighter colour scheme, natural tones are a popular choice.

Chalky hues create a calming and relaxing environment especially when combined with organic and synthetic materials that mimic nature such as winter branches, fur rugs and tweed throws.

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This year we are seeing the trend of adding strategic pops of colour in smaller quantities with the use of coloured accessories and furniture.

Colourful furniture, throws and cushions can add the right amount of colour into a room without making it look gaudy, and the best thing is that you can change the theme of the room more easily to reflect your mood, the season and your taste without having to get the paint rollers out.

Maybe have a look in charity shops for bright pops of colour from clothes that you can use to make something.

Refined upcycling Upcycling has been a popular hobby over the past few years as people look to repurpose dated or tired furniture to fit into modern life.

Paint manufacturers have been getting in on this trend too and now offer a wide range of furniture paint in a vast array of colours.

The chalk paint trend isn’t going away any time soon it seems – and many paint manufacturers are now jumping on the bandwagon

and meeting consumer demand for chalk paints.

Re-upholstering furniture is also a cheap way to change the look and feel of a piece without breaking the bank; these can also be customised to add a bit of character and individual flair while creating an eye-catching focal point to any room.

Local auctions and car boot sales are sometimes the best places to find a furniture bargain.

Also look at buying your own fabric when having your furniture upholstered; this is usually cheaper than paying for the labour and fabric together from one source.

Retro-inspired tech There has been a resurgence of retro technology over the past few years, especially when it comes to vinyl players, typewriters and retro games consoles, but technology brands on the whole seem to be going for a retro theme as well with their new products.

Gone are the days of hard lines and impersonal gadgets; the latest technology has the same fundamental ideas as the first domestic electronics of the 50s and 60s – that it should be part of the furniture and seamlessly blend in.

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TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: 8 Millers Court, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7HH Take notice that application is being made by: Applicant name: Mr Martin Benson For planning permission to: conversion of open space at the rear of 8 Millers Court to domestic garden.

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Kirklees Local Planning Authority address: Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2YZ Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice.

Signatory: Mr Martin Benson Date: 29/09/2017 Statement of owners' rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners' rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants' rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants' security of tenure.

'Owner' means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years.

'Tenant' means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

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NEW Exercise bike – Body Revolution.

Monitors calories/ speed/resistance. Hardly used, as £35 ono. Tel 07790 568986. (2233) Solid wood, round, pedestal dining table, antique pine coloured, 30” diameter with two matching chairs with straight spindle backs.

Modern design, hardly used, very good condition, bargain £35 ono. Tel 07790 568986. (2233) Flymo hover lawn mower, easy reel 38cm, cable winds into box. Internal grass box, cost £120 accept £30. Tel 01924 475862. (2234) Light ash wood doors, various sizes, eg 37” x 80” & 35” x 80”. 6mm reinforced clear glass panels, panels top & bottom. Excellent condition, cost new £700 each, will accept £25 each for quick sale. Tel 01924 490504. (2235) Fridge freezer, white, dimensions (H) 3ft 9” X (W) 19” X (D) 1ft 7”.

Good condition, £25. New kitchen forces sale. Tel 01924 451693. (2236)

Kirby Sentria vacuum cleaner, complete with accessories, recently serviced, £300 ono.

Tel 01924 475762 (Batley) (2196) ENTERTAINMENT Casino Black Jack shoe and 400 playing chips, plus portable table top gaming board, new £20 ono. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area) (2193)

Macallister lawnmower, as new, £50. Will deliver local if needed. Tel 01924 470866 (Birstall). (2189) JEWELLERY Accurist watch (ladies), stainless steel & gold looking.

Good time keeper £7. Tel 01274 877306. (2204) Gold & pearl stud earrings, only worn twice, sterilised, £20. Tel 01274 877306. (2197)

Gold-coloured watch, Rolex Quartz (not real thing), expanding strap £10. Tel 01274 877306. (2197)

Primark swimming costume, size 14, brand new, still got tickets on. Mostly navy in colour with blue & white stripes pattern on bust and halter neck, £7.00 ono (cost £13 new). Tel 01274 877306.

(2204)

Bed settee, metal action, beige/green floral fabric, Guardsman treated. Excellent condition, matching footstool £95 the pair. Tel 01924 496751. (2228)

Hauck Baby pushchair, colour black/green, with hood and shopping basket.

Used only three times by grandparents. Excellent condition, £20. Tel 01924 477178.

(2216)

CD & DVD unit in pine with 10 adjustable shelves (self assembly) £25. Unused still in box, H 160cm x W 84cm x D 17cm. Tel 07984 848224.

(2224) Black leather settee with light brown ribbed cushions, 146” x 36”, adapts to corner settee 96” x 72”, includes separate footrest 36” x 24” and scatter cushions. Excellent condition, first to see will buy, absolute bargain £95. Tel 01924 407943. (Buyer collects) (2219) High-backed chair, teal in colour. Can be rocker or static. Excellent condition, £50.

Tel 01274 870164. (2217)

ELECTRICAL Sound bar, 30w Bluetooth compatible, suitable up to 32” TV optical-aux etc, c/w full instructions, as new, £17 ono.

Tel 01274 684149.

(2221)

Useful two-shelf, wheeled wooden trolley. Decorated with geometric shapes around trays’ edges. Good overall condition, small usage mark on top tray, W 57cm x D 33mm x H 65cm. £15.00 Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects.

(2205)

Samsung flat screen LCD television (large screen) with remote control and built in Freeview. Excellent working order and condition. Scart and HDMI inputs for Sky and DVD player etc. £75, can deliver locally. Tel 01924 471758 or 07835 086784.

(2218)

Attractive nest of three nicely decorated dark wood tables.

No dings or scuff marks.

Slight mark on surface of middle table. Good solid condition but very slight usage mark on one table top, W 58cm x D 38cm x H 53cm. £25.00 Tel 07941 412352.

Buyer collects. (2205)

Toshiba Camileo P30 camcorder with box, instructions & accessories. Hardly used.

Also Pentosonic camcorder for sale, £60 for both. Tel 01924 501458. (2213)

Three-seater settee and twoseater settee in brown leather £100 ono. Tel 01924 406815.

(2201)

Ronson Escort 67 hairdryer, complete with dryer, flexible duct, hair brush, hood, comb and original documents. Slight damage to brush fixings but still secure. In full working order, original box. Sold as seen. Good theatre prop £10.

(2232)

Merino wool overlayer blanket, cream one side, palm pattern on reverse, 200 x 200cm. Purchased in Tenerife for £500, unused now £60. Tel 07984 848224. (2223)

CHILDREN’S/BABY GOODS Mamas & Papas cotbed and mattress in excellent condition. Cost £300 new, hardly used £80 ono. Tel 01924 490266. (2231)

Up & over garage door, steel, all hardware + key. Width with frame 82.5“, height with frame 86.5”. Perfect condition £100 ono. Tel 07756 164491 (Batley)

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

Gold drop twisted earrings, worn once, sterilised £18. Tel 01274 877306. (2197)

FURNITURE Quality cast-iron and new hardwood bench. First to see will buy £165. Tel 07740 483154. (2230)

Folding aluminium decorating platform for sale, £12. Tel 07941 412352. (2229)

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FASHION/FABRIC/CLOTHING Ladies’ long black doublebreasted coat, Precis Petite, wool/cashmere, size 8/10, worn twice, cost £120, accept £40. Tel 01924 495640 (Mirfield) (2227)

Solid medium oak refectory style extendable coffee table, good condition £50.

Tel 07708 174871. (2237)

DIY Two aluminium five-tread step ladders with top platform for sale, £15 each. Tel 07941 412352. (2229)

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Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205)

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Two-seater settee and two matching armchairs, conservatory style, good condition £40. Buyer to collect. Tel 01274 876997. (2188) GARDEN Electric hedge trimmer rotary handle. Brand new boxed £30 ono. Tel 07470 445478.

Gold triangular earrings, worn twice, sterilised £20. Tel 01274 877306. (2197)

Two sets of stainless steel studs, 1 small + 1 large set, £7 for both. Tel 01274 877306.

(2197) KITCHEN Kitchen oven/cooker, fits on worktop. Brand new, comprising of 2 rings on top and oven with rotisserie, £60. Tel 07470 445478. (2220) Under worktop freezer.

Dimensions 32.5” high x 19.5” wide x 21.5” depth. Good condition, £45. Tel 01924 407943. (2219) Kitchen s/s sink 1 1/2 bowl £10. Cabinet brushed chrome bar handles £1 each. Tel 01924 505834. (2212) Franke R/H drainer S/S sink unit, complete with fittings, brand new, cost £160, accept £60 – bargain! Tel 07909 742005. (2207) Kenwood Chef mixer, complete with accessories, used once, sensible offers over £125. Tel 07802 460630. (2187) Hotpoint built-in electric double oven, black, fan assisted.

Used 1 week 1 month, immaculate, offers over £180.

(New kitchen forces sale.)

Contact 07802 460630. (2187) MEDICAL/PERSONAL Deep tissue massager Reviber Zen Physio, unwanted gift, cost £80 accept £40 ono. Tel 07470 445478. (2232) Neat folding commode chair c/w pan and lid. Black frame, grey pan and lid. Good clean condition £20. Tel 07941 412352. Buyer collects. (2205) MISCELLANEOUS Bric-a-brac items for sale, suitable for car boot sale, includes clothes, shoes, handbags, brand-new adult cricket bat. All in excellent condition, bargain £30 ono. Tel 01274 875178/ 07977 679703. (2225) Unused Jones sewing machine, double needle, £70.

Tel 07470 445478. (2220) Selection of vintage biscuit tins for sale. Attractively decorated and clean inside.

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

Buyer collects. (2205) Six volumes of The War in Pictures, over 60 years old, £40. Tel 01274 879762. (2200) Titanic framed display cabinet model of the liner, believed to

Cost per item

£1 £2 £3 £4 £5 £7 £9 £11 be from around 1930s.

Wooden, approx. 30” x 10”.

Ideal for home, pub, club etc, £120. Tel 01924 442711. (2190) MOTORING Summit roof bars to fit Vauxhall Astra H, used twice £35. Tel 07902 176053. (2226) Haynes manual for Vauxhall Astra H 2004 – 2008 £5. Tel 07902 176053. (2226) Trailer 5ft x 3 ft x 18in high – camping trailer/general purpose, double floor, electric, cover jockey wheel, rebuilt £150. Tel 07979 080725. (2211) Small wheels trailer 4ft x 3ft x 20” high, heavy floor (14mm), with electrics and top lid, ideal for camping £150. Tel 07979 080725. (2211) Plastic trailer mudguards for sale. Brand-new, never fitted, cost £25, accept £14. Tel 01924 443679. (2203) MUSICAL Burswood electric guitar, £100 ono. Tel 01924 402931. (2215) 2 x Spanish guitars, £20 each.

Tel: 01924 402931. (2215) PET GOODS Two dog travel cages with plastic base trays, one in black, size 36” x 28” x 25”, one in brown 30” x 21” x 23 1/2”, £12 each.

Tel 01274 861148/ 07922 019632. (2199) SPORT/OUTDOORS Door canopy in grey, 41.2cm x 78cm (D) x 24cm (H). Brand new, with fittings £30. Tel 07470 445478. (2232) Dorema 962 full awning, all poles, pegs and ground sheet £100. 12.5m electric hook-up cable £5, pair of towing mirrors £8, 6kg Calor Propane bottle (full) and regulator £20.

All in good condition. Tel 07876 782182. (2222) Adams Irons, 3 & 4 hybrids with graphite shaft, 5 to 9 irons, wedge, lob wedge, steel shafts, good condition £140.

Tel 01924 495496. (2208) John Letters sand wedge, £10. Good condition. Tel 01924 495496. (2208) Putters, Odyssey white hot £40. Good condition. Tel 01924 495496. (2208) Adams cart bag, 14 divisions, 9 pockets £45. Good condition. Tel 01924 495496. (2208) Golf clubs, Mizuno woods; driver and 3 wood, graphite shafts, good condition £50.

Tel 01924 495496. (2208) Men’s 17” mountain bike – Dawes Shunia 21 speed.

Excellent condition £50 ono.

Tel 07716 182334 (Mirfield area, buyer collects.) (2202) Crusader Denver 390 porch awning, 390cm width x 240cm depth x 235-250 cm high.

Steel frame, pegs and fibreglass poles. 2 side doors with full mesh, 3 roll-up front panels, ripstop polyester. Only used once, bargain at £75. Tel 07818 481725. (2192) Golf clubs with golf bag and stand. 11 irons, putters, drivers etc, with 12 new golf balls £25. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area) (2193) Karrimor Panther 65L rucksack. Aluminium frame, padded shoulder straps, very good condition £20. Tel 01924 407400. (2185)

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Friday September 29, 2017

FOOTBALL

CRICKET WITH MIKE POPPLEWELL

Treble delight for Hanging Heaton ALL ROUNDER Bradford Premier League Champions Hanging Heaton completed a hat-trick of awards when they added the White Rose Yorkshire Premier Leagues trophy to their League and T20 titles with a threerun win over Wakefield Thornes at Headingley.

The four-team tournament, in its second season, involved the champions of the Bradford League, the North Yorks and South Durham League, Yorkshire League North and Yorkshire League South, competing in semi-finals at Scarborough and Headingley last weekend.

On Saturday a superb 90 not out from Callum Geldart helped Hanging Heaton see off York. He then followed that up with 85 not out to help secure the narrow victory against Thornes in the final on Sunday.

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER: The Hanging Heaton squad pose with their trophies

Muhammad Vania, Raees Lorgat, Muhammad Omar and Adam Rawat on the score sheet but went down 7-4 at Mirfield Town.

Roberttown Rovers progressed to the next round after Nathan Willoughby, Taylor Biggins and Nathan McDaid all netted in a 3-1 win at Saville Arms, who replied with a strike from Adam Hill.

Elsewhere St John Fisher won 9-1 at home to FC Walkers Hounds, Clifton Rangers beat The Yorkshiremen 9-2 and Wellington Westgate won 70 at Scholes Athletic.

In the Heavy Woollen Challenge Trophy Deighton WMC booked their place in

the second round after winning 8-2 against Birstall St Patricks.

Gary Price led the way with four goals, Kadean Akbar fired a brace with Darren Williams and an own goal completing the scoring.

St Patricks replied through Kieran Cooper and Matthew Glynn.

Jake Kilburn and Josh Holmes scored for Ravenswharfe as they drew 2-2 with Clifton Rangers Athletic before progressing 5-4 on penalties.

Old Bank WMC won 3-2 at home to Wire Works thanks to a Michael Rounding double, plus a strike from Tom Frizzell,

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Rocky start for Ladies was abandoned last week, now face Premier Division Leeds Medics and Dentists in the Cup. Dewsbury Rangers broke their duck in their last outing with a 4-1 win at Clifton Rangers and they should prove too strong for Third Division newcomers New Farnley at home this week in the League Cup. After a blank week Lower Hopton return to action with an all-Second Division cup tie at home to Middleton Athletic and with neither side having yet lost it will be interesting to see who is the first to crack.

Ossett Town Development made it two defeats from two when they lost 5-0 at Skipton Town.

They are at home in Division Two to a Farsley Celtic Development side with the same unwanted record.

with Wire Works replying through Matt Cuminskey and Craig Smith.

Dominic Simpson hit four goals as Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves demolished St Ignatius 8-0.

Michael Hutton, James Goodall, Matthew Thorpe and Ryan Pickup hit the others in a game well refereed by Stuart Ramsden.

Snowdon won 4-1 at home to Linthwaite Reserves thanks to a James Heeley hat-trick, plus one from Irfan Ali, with Nick Roland netting for Linthwaite.

Finally Clifton Rangers Reserves won 2-1 at Inter Batley to progress to the next round.

Bells on the lookout for more talent BIRKENSHAW BELLS netball club are on the lookout for new players.

The club welcomes all girls from Years 7-10 to come and train at Batley Sports Centre on Tuesday from 4.15pm 5.45pm.

The cost is £10 per session with girls from Years 8 and 9 also eligible to play on Sunday mornings in West Yorkshire League matches.

For further information email birkenshawbells@outlook.com.

More title success for KBW KBW BOXER Mohammed ‘Super’ Subhaan was crowned Yorkshire champion after a unanimous points decision against Jake Fawthrope.

The two boxers fought it out for the 56kg belt, with Fawthrope going into the fight as reigning champion.

Subhaan fought well in the first round, utilising his jab to catch Fawthrope on the counter.

The challenger, Subhaan, then took the upper hand in the second round with several

Hemsworth were not behind for long as 10 minutes later Lloyd Henderson levelled the scores.

Neither side were able to add to their one-goal tally as the game went into extra-time.

Tom Brook made it 2-1 to Sedge on 100 minutes before Regan Fish scored Liversedge’s third.

Hemsworth halved the deficit as Richard Collier found the back of the net but it proved to be mere consolation as Liversedge held on for the win.

Victory at last for Albion

Chickenley cruise through in the cup

OSSETT ALBION could be facing their seemingly perennial relegation battle if their opening to this season is anything to go by.

They travel to the Rother Valley tomorrow, to face NE Regional League newcomers Swallownest Beighton, hoping to make it third time lucky in their start to the Southern Division programme – following defeats at the hands of Harrogate Town and Malet Lambert.

After a League Cup win over Premier Division Wakefield, there were hopes of success at Malet Lambert but they went down 2-0 to leave them bottom of the league.

It is League Cup day for most sides in the West Riding County Women’s League this weekend and Ossett Town, whose First Division game with Farsley Celtic reserves

Extra-time win for Sedge TEN-MAN Liversedge continued their promising start to the season with a 3-2 over Hemsworth Miners Welfare.

Sedge made it through to the next round of the FA Vase despite having captain Tom Jackson dismissed in the 38th minute.

The Clayborners scored twice in extra-time to seal victory.

The prolific Joe Walton opened the scoring with 26 minutes on the clock to put Sedge ahead on Saturday afternoon.

HEAVY WOOLLEN FOOTBALL ALL teams in the Heavy Woollen Sunday League were in cup action last week.

AFC Chickenley won 7-2 against Navigation thanks to a Lee Senior hat-trick plus strikes from Michael Chadwick, Leon Dewhirst, Tim Clarke and Daniel Tolson.

Jack Anderson bagged a treble as Birstall Cricket Club enjoyed a 7-1 win over Hanging Heaton Cricket Club.

Daz Fothergill, Johnny Beverley, Elliott Williams and Dominic Carr hit the others in an emphatic win for the Premier Division side.

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body shots that saw the champion move around the ring to try and quell Subhaan’s attack.

In the final round, the KBW boxer caught Fawthrope with some beautiful combinations to have his arm raised at the end of the bout.

‘Super Subby’ will be making the first defence of his title at the KBW home show on October 13.

The show will be held at the Orchid, in Dewsbury, in aid of the on-going crisis in Burma.

AND THE NEW ... Subhaan (left) with pro boxer Hamid Ghaz

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

OSSETT ALBION won their first league game of the campaign, 2-1.

Andy Welsh’s late penalty snatched all three points against Radcliffe Borough last Saturday.

The hosts started well and almost took an early lead but Amos Kebeye’s strike rebounded off the inside of the post and trickled wide.

Albion did go ahead

soon after as the ball was swung into the area and Darren Torpey was unable to clear and inadvertently put the ball into his own net.

On the stroke of half-time Brett Souter produced a fine save to preserve Albion’s lead.

In the second half Radcliffe began to exert some pressure of their own and got

their reward just past the hour mark.

James Hooper ran through and slotted the ball past Souter to level the scores.

The Ossett stopper was then forced into several saves to keep his side on level terms.

Albion then claimed victory as Welsh converted from the penalty spot with only minutes remaining.

Ossett Town leave it late OSSETT TOWN left it late on Tuesday evening as they scored a last-minute penalty to beat Mossley 1-0.

Danny South, in only his second game since joining from rivals Ossett Albion, converted the spot kick late on to move Town one point away from the play-off places.

On Saturday afternoon Ossett earned a point away at Hyde United with a 1-1 draw.

Alex Peterson put Town ahead

early on as he poked the ball home from close range following a corner kick.

Hyde, who were previously unbeaten in 20 league games, drew level as Matthew Beadle beat the offside trap and lobbed the ball over the keeper and into the back of the net.

Tomorrow (Sat) afternoon Town will aim to make it into the next round of the FA Cup as they travel to 1874 Northwich in the third qualifying round.

RACING PREVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH

Enable will take some beating OVERS of the turf can look forward to top-class racing in England and France this weekend, but Irish eyes could be smiling come Sunday night.

The northern Paris suburb of Chantilly will temporarily host Europe’s richest flat race on Sunday, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe over a mile and a half.

Looking to follow in the hoof prints of past champion Treve is odds on fellow-filly ENABLE, who is aiming to round off a stunning threeyear-old campaign with the biggest win of her short career.

But the Irish master of Ballydoyle, Aidan O’Brien, has Bobby Frankel’s Group One record firmly within his sights, and his seven-strong team for the Arc is likely to be led by 10-1 shot ORDER OF ST GEORGE. A fourth-straight victory in the Irish St Leger Trial saw Order Of St George enter the Irish St Leger as the firm favourite. O’Brien adopted a front-running tactic for the first time and Ryan Moore’s mount seemed to enjoy it, pulling effortlessly away from his pursuers to win a second Irish St Leger by nine lengths.

If he deploys such tactics at Chantilly, Order of St

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George could give Enable some serious problems.

But it’s very hard to get away from the fact Enable is the most likely winner of this year’s Arc. She has been so impressive this season and seems comfortable on all types of ground. Her weight and sex allowance means she will be gaining several pounds on the entire field and someone will have to produce a supreme effort to deny her.

However, the best eachway bet still has to be ORDER OF ST GEORGE. O’Brien’s top stayer produced a strong display to claim third in last year’s renewal, crossing the line just three lengths behind Found, and a lengthand-a-half short of Highland Reel.

He’s looked in tip-top form all season and his powerful victory in the Irish St Leger

really was a sight to behold.

The Cambridgeshire day card at Newmarket features two excellent Group One contests, the first of which being the Cheveley Park Stakes.

Although this may only be a six-furlong contest, it has given plenty of pointers towards the 1,000 Guineas in its 120-year history.

CLEMMIE is a 7/4 shot and will be hoping to follow in her brother Churchill’s footsteps by claiming a Guineas crown in 2018.

After a shaky start to her racing career, O’Brien has got his charge back on track and her strong recent form means she comes into the Cheveley Park Stakes as the firm favourite.

The best value bet of the race could be an each-way punt on French raider DIFFERENT LEAGUE at 8s.

For those who love a literary twist LINGUISTIC to beat LEADER WRITER in the Betfred Cambridgeshire would form an interesting reverse forecast.

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

• AUGUR’S BEST BET: DIFFERENT LEAGUE (e/w) Newmarket, Saturday, 2.20.

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AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE

SHARKS APPOINT JOHNSON SHAW CROSS SHARKS have appointed interim coach Zach Johnson on a permanent basis, in an agreement that will see him stay at the club until the end of 2020.

The 26-year-old will take over the reins as player-coach, starting next season, after winning two of his three games in charge as temporary boss.

The current Dewsbury Rams forward has been pleased with the progress he has seen since his appointment but says that the team must continue to move forward.

“I put my hat in the ring and it was something I really wanted, now I have got the job I am really pleased,” said Johnson.

“I have been given a fantastic opportunity at a really good club and with so many people wanting the role I feel very privileged to be offered the position.”

Johnson says he’ll quit playing for the Rams in order to concentrate on his role with the Sharks, who he played for as a junior.

He claims that the potential of the Shaw Cross side was the main motivation for him in applying for the role.

Johnson also believes that promotion is a realistic aim for the club next season and said that taking back the local cup is another one of the main goals for next year.

He said: “The main thing that

NEW MAN IN CHARGE: Johnson will combine playing and coaching roles drew me to the club is the talent that is in the team.

“It is a young team and the future looks very bright.

“We need to learn to have a bit more stability and consistency – I think that is where we have let ourselves down in the past.

“I want to go back to basics and work on our defence process and begin to have some real solidarity

and a bit more steel about us, we have been renowned for being a skilful team now we need to learn to have a bit more mental toughness.

“I feel that looking at the league this year that promotion is now something we are looking at for next season.

“I am not aiming for anything unrealistic but we can be in the

top four and from that try and get promoted.

“Another aim for us is to take the local cup back.

“For too many years we have watched Thornhill beat us by not doing anything spectacular, we need to starting winning finals rather than just getting to them.”

Johnson, who is keen to continue playing, will have Marc Walker as his assistant.

The former Swinton Lions player thinks that the best place for him to set an example to the players is on the pitch.

“I’m not going to be asking the lads to be doing things that I wouldn’t do myself, I don’t think I would be doing the lads justice if I didn’t play,” added Johnson.

“I need to be a role model for what I want to be done in training and make sure I am setting an example for the rest of the lads.

“Having Marc in my coaching staff will help to balance out what I want to do, he has coached me before and I have also coached alongside him.

“I have a lot of respect for Marc and he won’t be afraid to tell me if he thinks I am getting something wrong.

“I still feel like I am a better player than I am coach and playing is still my main passion, we are a young team so having some senior heads on the field will benefit us.”

Thundering win for Maroons NCL Division Three

DEWSBURY MOOR GATESHEAD STORM

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DEWSBURY MOOR ended Gateshead’s hopes of reaching the play-offs, but also had their automatic promotion hopes dashed after Stanningley stayed four points clear with a win over Clock Face Miners.

With only one game remaining Moor are now unable to catch either of the teams occupying the top two places.

However the Maroons will take plenty of momentum into their play-off games as they won their ninth game on the spin.

Moor led 18-4 at the break with the only Storm points being a James Pocklington try midway through the half.

Tries from Jacob Cresswell, James Samme and Archie Bruce, plus three Jacob Flathers goals, gave the home side their lead.

They cut loose in the second period with Storm crossing for two late tries from Andy Morris and Mike Mitchell.

Two tries in five minutes from George Croisdale and James Eatherley effectively finished off the Storm challenge.

Croisdale, Bruce and Sam Thornton added the other Moor tries as Flathers added four second-half goals.

Another defeat for Celtic NCL Division Three

DEWSBURY CELTIC EASTMOOR DRAGONS

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DEWSBURY CELTIC had their place in the bottom two all but confirmed after they lost for the fifth game running on Saturday afternoon.

Celtic will now need to seek reelection into the National Conference once the season closes as they couldn’t overcome Eastmoor Dragons, despite the vis-

itors having Jamie Gollings sent off for alleged referee abuse.

The Dragons built up a 20-0 lead by half-time as Josh O’Leary, Jacob McDermott, Jed Goddard and Ryan Chalkley crossed.

Celtic hit back early in the second half with tries from James Walker and Danny Crabtree plus a Dom Senior goal for 10-20.

Goddard, McDermott and Michael Jedynak added secondhalf tries for the Dragons.

Celtic had the final word as Danny Thomas crossed in 10 final minutes.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER-9s played host to Stanningley on Sunday and finished the game feeling confident they can build on the performance.

Opposition man of the match was awarded to Francis Appleyard who also claimed parents’ player.

Coaches’ awards were

handed to Max Tune, who put his body on the line to make some great tackles, and Ethan Brereton for his perseverance as he never gave up with his defensive efforts.

Top trainer was given to Isaac Redgwick.

Other encouraging performances came from

Teddy Dawson, Toby Turver, Seb Jeffers, Bailey Woods, Phoebe Wilson, Ben Tranter, Harvey Cavanagh, Alfie Law, Charlie Tilford, Casey Hirst, Edan Gleadhill, Eviee Raby, Charlee Raby and Ellis Peake.

Next Sunday the Sharks take on Lock Lane in Castleford.

New Dewsbury logo is chosen DEWSBURY RAMS supporters have officially chosen their new club logo.

Fans had the opportunity last week to vote online and in person for one of four options designed by media volunteer Tom Coates.

Almost half – 47 per cent – of supporters voted to adopt the shield with stripes design (pictured) that includes all three club colours, and the year the club was founded, 1898.

Coates will now work alongside graphic designer Scott Cranmer to create a final version of the badge that will be used from the 2018 season.

The Rams media volunteer says the result is a positive one as the winning design received 25 per cent more of the vote than the second most popular logo.

He said: “Following a three-month consultation process, it’s great to be in a position where we have an outright majority.

“98 per cent of fans polled at August’s Fans Forum voted in favour of adopting a new badge and the winning option received twice as many votes as the next most popular.

“Following informal conversations with supporters, the consultation process has included a meeting with The Amber Ribbon, an online vote and two sessions at the stadium.

“During that time, we’ve held conversations with supporters of all ages and we are working hard to reflect a wide crosssection of views, while developing a brand for the club that’s strong and iconic.”

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A LAST-GASP try from Cleckheaton skipper Matt Piper snatched victory for the Moorenders against a plucky Driffield side.

A total of 74 points were scored in a contest that saw the lead change hands several times.

It looked like heartbreak for Cleck as Driffield crossed for a try in the 75th minute but Piper’s try and Mike Swetman’s conversion in injury time showed that the Moorenders have plenty of grit about them.

The visitors went ahead inside the opening five minutes as Jack Seddon took a quick tap and slid over the whitewash.

Driffield levelled as Cleckheaton lost the scrum against the head, allowing Gray to touch down for the hosts.

Ben Thrower was sin-binned and Driffield made the most of the man advantage to take the lead with a converted try.

Swetman reduced the arrears to four points with a well-struck penalty goal.

The home side then swiftly turned defence into attack as Dinsdale intercepted a short pass and raced down the touchline for a well-taken try.

Driffield were then reduced to 14

GET IN! Matt Piper scores in injury time men after a high tackle.

The Moorenders took advantage as they reduced the deficit to only two points before the half-time whistle.

The ball was worked wide to Brad Marsden who forced his way over in the corner. Swetman converted to make it 19-17 going into the break.

At the beginning of the second half Seddon regained the lead for Cleck following a clever kick over the defence.

The forward then raced onto his own kick as a perfect bounce saw him gather easily and dot down between the posts.

Cleckheaton then went further in front as Swetman drew in the defenders before passing to the supporting Ronan Evans who burst clear to score.

Swetman again obliged with the

Gerald Christian boot to take the visitors’ lead to 12 points.

However Driffield were far from finished and scored three tries with no reply.

The home side only managed one conversion from their three scores meaning Cleck trailed by five points with only minutes left to play.

A penalty brought the Moorenders upfield before Piper nipped through a gap and ran in behind to try and make the conversion attempt easier for Swetman.

The reliable kicker made sure to maintain his 100 per cent record from the tee as he calmly slotted the ball between the uprights.

The bonus point win moves Cleckheaton into fourth, one point behind tomorrow’s (Sat) opponents West Leeds.

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OSSETT cruised to victory against Selby with a comprehensive 34-12 win on Saturday afternoon.

The hosts started well and took the lead inside five minutes as

James Bayes-Walker crossed the whitewash.

Sam Wilkinson then went in under the posts as he darted through a gap from 22 metres out.

More open play from Ossett saw captain Tom Sprott find North who coasted over for a third.

In the second half Selby began to enjoy some possession but were unable to make a breakthrough.

Ossett added more points to take their lead to 34-0 before injury to a Selby player meant that Wilkinson ended up swapping shirts and playing for the visitors.

Selby added two consolation scores at the end of the game but it was Ossett who took home the spoils after another convincing win.

The result sees Ossett move into second place in the league table.

They travel to Pontefract Thirds tomorrow afternoon.

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at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium BATLEY BULLDOGS lost to Sheffield Eagles for the first time this year as they crashed out of the Championship Shield.

The Bulldogs had posted a combined total of 160 points in their three previous meetings with the Eagles and were firm favourites going into the semifinal clash.

Shortly after half-time it looked like the Eagles would cruise to victory as they were 28-10 up, but the Bulldogs made them sweat, cutting the lead to just two points with five minutes remaining.

Sheffield held out to reach the Shield final for the second year in a row.

Bulldogs boss Matt Diskin was hugely disappointed with the result and admitted they didn’t deserve the victory.

“I’m really disappointed,” said Diskin.

“We’ve been playing some good rugby over the last five or six weeks and that doesn’t resemble anything we’ve been doing.

“We’ve saved our worst performance from the last two or three months for today.

“The fact is that this is the last time this group will be together and it’s a poor way to finish.”

Alistair Leak nearly gave Batley the lead within the opening three minutes but he knocked on as he reached for the line.

Then Jason Crookes lost the ball at

MATCH STATS TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE 1. Mark Kheirallah 2. Tony Maurel 3. Bastien Ader 21. Gavin Marguerite 20. Paul Marcon 6. Johnathan Ford 18. Louis Jouffret 8. Clément Boyer 27. Charles Bouzinac 10. Bastien Canet 26. Con Mika 12. Rhys Curran 24. Anthony Marion Subs: 14. Mourad Kriouache 15. Maxime Puech 16. Tyla Hepi 13. Andrew Bentley Tries: Canet (7), Jouffret (13, 33), Curran (24),Ford (59), Boyer (64).

Goals: Kheirallah 6/6.

DEWSBURY RAMS 32. Shaun Squires 25. Tom Halliday 23. James Glover 29. Macauley Hallett 2. Dale Morton 6. Paul Sykes 41. Gareth Moore 24. Jode Sherrife 15. Robbie Ward 18. Jack Teanby 42. Michael Knowles 43. Jordan Crowther 13. Aaron Brown Subs: 4. Lucas Walshaw 16. Toby Adamson 26. Mickaël Goudemand 17. Dom Speakman Tries: Moore (42), Morton (49, 76), Glover (74).

Goals: Sykes 3/4.

Referee: M. Rossleigh Half-time: 24-0 Penalties: 6-11 Sin Bin: Moore (17, interference), Ford (71, obstruction) Sent Off: None Weather: Hot and sunny Man of the Match: Louis Jouffret Attendance: 1,208 Match Rating: 5/5

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DISAPPOINTING: Dane Manning opened the scoring on Sunday as Batley lost to Sheffield the crucial moment on the left side.

Both teams then went down to 12 men as Shaun Ainscough and Ben Blackmore were sin-binned for their roles in starting a scuffle.

Batley’s Dane Manning touched down for the opening try of the game

moments later, after racing through a gap in the line.

Sheffield responded when Menzie Yere bundled across the whitewash with Jack Owens nailing the tricky conversion before kicking a penalty goal to put the Eagles ahead.

Blackmore then came back onto the field to beat his opposite number and finish in the corner after Ryan Millar’s break.

The visitors’ other winger, Garry Lo, was then sent to the sin-bin for hitting out at Wayne Reittie.

Batley took advantage of the extra man instantly with James Harrison having a simple finish after Crookes picked up a loose ball.

Sheffield hit back four minutes later as Kyle Trout forced his way over next to the posts despite the attendance of two defenders.

Lo put the Eagles further ahead early in the second half, collecting Yere’s offload before going over in the corner.

A combination of a Batley error and Owens’s quick-thinking saw Lo notch his second try minutes later. A handling error saw the half-back kick the loose ball forward for the winger to land on.

Reittie stopped Lo racing in for his hat-trick try but the Bulldogs coughed up possession before giving away a penalty for dissent and Owens’s boot extended the lead.

Batley retrieved their short kick-off however before Joe Chandler broke through a number of tackles to ensure the hosts remained in the contest.

Harrison then barged his way over down the left side to complete his brace and cut the gap to eight points.

After a crucial break from Leak, Dom Brambani set up a tense finale as he danced through three defenders to score beneath the posts.

But Batley knocked on from their final set before Joel Farrell was sent off for a nasty shoulder charge on William Hope on the hooter.

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at Stade Ernest Argeles DEWSBURY RAMS ended their season with defeat in the Championship Shield semi-final despite a spirited second-half fightback.

Toulouse put on a sparkling first-half display, leaving the visitors looking shellshocked.

The French raced into a 12-point lead after only 13 minutes. Bastien Canet went under the posts after an excellent break through the middle.

The second try included the move of the match. It started on half way as Mark Kheirallah sent a looping pass to Paul Marcon who sprinted 30 metres, before giving an inside ball to the unmarked Louis Jouffret and he touched down under the posts.

Kheirallah converted both tries.

Dewsbury recovered well and played some nice stuff across the park but lacked the final ball when it mattered.

The Rams’ cause wasn’t helped on 17 minutes as Gareth Moore saw yellow and it was no surprise when Toulouse extended their lead on 24 minutes.

Mourad Kriouache threw a short inside pass to Johnathan Ford 10 metres out and he found Rhys Curran, who swivelled over the line from short range despite the attentions of three Rams defenders. Kheirallah’s conversion made it 18-0.

The visitors then enjoyed more possession and looked dangerous with Moore back on the pitch.

But bad handling continued to let Neil Kelly’s side down, and they were punished again before the interval following another rapid break from Kriouache.

The ball eventually came to Jouffret in space and he ran through from five metres

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE: Dale Morton scored twice in Dewsbury’s semi-final defeat to Toulouse out to score his second try.

Kheirallah made it four from four with an easy kick to give his side a healthy lead at the break.

Their opponents came out for the second period looking to up the pace.

Dom Speakman found Aaron Brown who in turn found Moore and he pushed over almost unhindered close to the posts. Paul Sykes converted.

The Rams piled on the pressure as Toulouse panicked and struggled to keep up with the visitors’ quick movement.

Dewsbury scored their second try on 49 minutes after a perfectly-weighted grubber on the fourth into the goal area was grounded by Dale Morton.

Sykes again obliged from the left to put a

little more pressure on their opponents.

It was all Dewsbury with the French doing their best to keep them out, helped by some bad handling.

The Rams thought they had scored again through Morton but the referee ruled it out.

Toulouse managed to break free from the intense bombardment and score on the hour.

Ford touched down after excellent work from Canet and Jouffret.

Kheirallah converted again.

Another four-pointer on 69 minutes from Clement Boyer should have been enough, but a yellow card for Ford with 10 minutes remaining saw the Rams score two more tries from James Glover and a second from Morton at the end to make the final minutes nervy for the hosts.

MATCH STATS BATLEY BULLDOGS 1. Dave Scott 7 2. Wayne Reittie 6 3. Sam Smeaton 5 30. Jason Crookes 6 5. Shaun Ainscough 6 13. Patch Walker 7 7. Dom Brambani 6 8. Adam Gledhill 6 9. Alistair Leak 8 17. Joe Chandler 7 22. Dane Manning 6 18. James Harrison 8 12. Joel Farrell 5 Subs: 10. Alex Rowe 5 14. James Davey 5 15. Danny Cowling 6 19. Alex Bretherton 6 Tries: Manning (9), Harrison (33, 62), Chandler (57), Brambani (74).

Goals: Walker 3/5.

SHEFFIELD EAGLES 18. Ryan Millar 8 2. Garry Lo 8 3. Menzie Yere 7 4. Perry Whiteley 5 5. Ben Blackmore 6 6. Simon Brown 6 1. Jack Owens 7 8. Scott Wheeldon 7 9. Matty Fozard 6 11. Matt James 7 21. Liam Johnson 6 12. Duane Straugheir 7 13. Elliot Minchella 7 Subs: 10. Mark Mexico 6 15. Kyle Trout 7 16. Sam Scott 8 19. William Hope 6 Tries: Yere (15), Blackmore (21), Trout (37), Lo (43, 46).

Goals: Owens 4/8.

Referee: J. Smith Half-time: 10-18 Penalties: 14-14 Sin Bin: Ainscough (7, punching), Blackmore (7, punching), Lo (31, punching) Sent Off: Farrell (80, shoulder charge) Weather: Sunny Man of the Match: Garry Lo Attendance: 550 Match Rating: 2/5

Funeral details announced THE funeral details for former Dewsbury Rams shareholder Graham Beaumont have been announced by his family.

Graham was a well-respceted supporter at Dewsbury, and all fans are invited to attend his funeral service that will be held today (Fri) at St John the Evangelist Church on Boothroyd Lane at 1pm.

The church service will be followed by a cremation at Dewsbury Crematorium.

Fans are then invited to return to the club for a funeral tea at 3pm - this will be held in the Amber Ribbon Bar and a marquee next to the South Stand.

Bulldogs awards night BATLEY will host their awards night at Howley Hall Golf Club on October 4 at 7pm.

Tickets cost £20 and include a three-course meal.

Anyone wishing to book should contact Paul Harrison on 07870 851 555.

Diskin excited by Campbell addition BATLEY boss Matt Diskin believes that his side now have one of the best backlines in the Championship after the signing of Johnny Campbell.

Campbell – a firm fan favourite at Mount Pleasant – made over 100 appearances for Batley before moving to Bradford Bulls in 2015.

The utility back returned to the Bulldogs this week and Diskin feels he is an excellent addition to the squad.

“Johnny is a fantastic player, he is very dynamic and very quick,” said Diskin.

“He will add some competition to what I think is already a great backline with the likes of Wayne Reittie, Dave Scott and Shaun Ainscough.

“When you add Johnny Campbell into that mix, outside the full-time teams that is the best backline in the competition.”

Michael Ward has also penned a deal with Batley, joining from Oldham Roughyeds.

Diskin feels that Ward will give his side some much-needed depth and a bit of impact from the bench.

He said: “Michael Ward offers a dynamic aspect off the bench for us, he is similar to Tom Lillycrop with how explosive he is.

“We have missed Tom when he hasn’t played and he has been one of our best front-rowers this year, so hopefully Michael can offer us that bit of depth and impact from the bench.

“We have got a couple more sign-

FAN FAVOURITE: Campbell returns to Batley after a two-year spell with Bradford ings lined up but we are only looking at four to five new players in total.

“There are areas of the squad we need to address, we need more competition in the halves. If Patch Walker or Dom Brambani get injured we don’t have many options there.”

Diskin was disappointed with the end to Batley’s season as his side crashed out of the Championship Shield after defeat to Sheffield Eagles.

The Bulldogs boss admitted it has

been an average season for his team after they failed to make the Shield final.

He added: “The season has been average, we set an ambitious goal of making the top four and then we strived to make the Shield final and we fell short of both.

“It is very disappointing but we have made some good strides forward in certain areas and that sets us up well for next year.”

Kelly proud of Rams’ resurgence DEWSBURY head coach Neil Kelly says that he is immensely proud of his players after their 2017 season was brought to a close last weekend.

The Rams were defeated by Toulouse in the Championship Shield semi-final but Kelly was still full of praise for his squad.

Dewsbury had not won a league game prior to Kelly's arrival back in April and looked like they would be involved in a season-long survival scrap.

However a strong run of form in the final games of the regular season put the Rams well ahead of their relegation rivals heading into the Super 8s.

“Any time we have had a good win this season it has all been down to the players and where we finished the year is all credit to them,” said Kelly.

“The players responded well to myself and accepted the new tactics, as well as accepting the new players who came into the side.

“I am really pleased and proud of the performances, who couldn’t be proud of the way these players have performed.

“Even when we are losing games we are still being competitive and giving a good account of ourselves.”

Dewsbury’s 56-2 defeat to Toulouse in February pales in comparison to the result on Saturday where the Rams were edged by only 14 points.

Kelly hailed the spirit of his players after the defeat at the weekend but says that they must

Kelly - pleased with progress learn their lessons if they are to improve next year.

He said: “We have had a tremendous run to get to the semi-final but we ended up playing catch-up for the whole game.

“I am not disappointed with the overall performance because in the second half we improved and almost came back.

“We have a talented group of players, most of who are young players so they need to mature quickly because we have a very exciting but tough season ahead of us next year.

“It is important that we produce our best performances from the first whistle rather than waiting to play well after a bad run.”

Kelly does not expect too many new additions to his squad over the course of the off-season and is hoping to get the new signings completed as soon as possible.

“We need another half-back, front-rower and probably another three-quarter – I cannot envisage more than two to three players coming in,” he added.

Shaw Cross changed my life - Stevo

By Ben McKenna RUGBY LEAGUE legend Mike ‘Stevo’ Stephenson says that he will always be thankful to Shaw Cross Sharks – a club that changed his life.

Speaking to The Press after the club’s recent 70th anniversary dinner, the World Cup winner recalls being advised to join Shaw Cross by members of the Dewsbury constabulary, as he admits he did not make the best choices in his younger days.

Stephenson – now president at Shaw Cross – went on to lift the Championship with Dewsbury in 1973, when he also won the Harry Sunderland Trophy.

A year previously he had scored what proved to be the winning try for Great Britain in the World Cup final against Australia.

Despite all he achieved in the sport, Stevo says that he will always remember the opportunity he was given at Shaw Cross with fondness.

“This club changed my life, I will never forget what it offered to me,” said Stevo. “In my early years I chose the wrong road and when I became a member of the club they took me away from the wrong road and guided me down the right one.

“The club never said you weren’t

MARATHON MEN: Stevo (right) with Shaw Cross secretary Dougie Hird (left) and vice chairman Mick Turner (centre)

good enough, you were always a unit, we supported each other and we were all one – they gave an opportunity to everybody.

“They had three positions available when I went to play - full-back, winger and hooker and I said that I could play full-back, winger and hooker, even though I couldn’t, I was just desperate to play.

“To be frank, I wasn’t all that

bloody good at it but slowly and surely I got good.

“The coach was a guy called David Bradshaw, he always said to me I don’t know what it is about you but I think you’ll make it.”

Stevo was born in the same year that Shaw Cross was founded – 1947 – and he attended the club’s 70th anniversary celebration.

The former Sky Sports commen-

tator also paid tribute to the women at Shaw Cross for all the work they have put into the club over the years, while also paying tribute to his own mother.

He said: “My father was a drinker, he was a hard man who worked in hard labour, there was no money left over for any luxuries.

“I didn’t have a pair of boots when I went to play at Shaw Cross

but my mother made sure that I had a pair of boots, I don’t know how she provided them for me but she did.

“It was wonderful to see so many women at the celebration because a lot of people forget that Shaw Cross started out as a boys’ club.

“The amount of work in the background and on the committees from the female army, as I call them, has been instrumental in making sure that this wonderful club has kept moving forward.”

Stevo also received an MBE for his services to rugby league and sports broadcasting in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

The former Great Britain hooker said he was the most surprised of anyone to have received the award.

“It was a shock for me, I was amazed that I had been given such a great honour,” he added.

“I was very fortunate that it was Her Majesty the Queen that presented me with the medal. I have always been a great admirer of the royal family, I am Yorkshireman first and a royalist second.

“I was always proud to play for my country and my county and to finish my playing and broadcasting career being recognised by her majesty is something that can’t be beaten.”