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A LINK was found between a Batley man and the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

By David Miller

US authorities revealed details after Haroon Aswat admitted terror charges on Monday. A ledger found at an Al-Qaeda safe house in Karachi, Pakistan, in September 2002, listed individuals including Aswat, who was born and raised in North Kirklees. The safe house was used by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, AlQaeda’s chief operational planner. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arrested in 2003, is yet to face trial over claims he was ultimately behind the September 11 attacks in

the USA. The US Department of Justice provided the background after Aswat pleaded guilty in a Manhattan court. They said Aswat, Abu Hamza, Ouassama Kassir and Earnest James Ujaama conspired to set up a terrorist training camp in Oregon in late 1999. This was preparation for “jihad” in Afghanistan and included military-style training. The term “jihad” was used, the US authorities said, to mean defending Islam against purported enemies through violence and

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armed aggression. They added it included the use of murder to rid Muslim holy lands of non-believers in Islam. Ujamma sent a fax from the US to Hamza in London stating a property he found in Bly, Oregon, “looks just like Afghanistan”. Hamza directed Aswat and Kassir, who both lived in London and attended the Finsbury Park Mosque, to help. On November 26, 1999, Aswat and Kassir arrived in New York and then travelled to Bly. Continued on Page 2

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MITCHELL FREDA On 27 March, of Ossett, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 90. Wife of the late David. Service at St Mary’s Church, Horbury Junction, Monday 13 April at 1.30pm, thereafter committal service at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2.45pm.

Deaths BEAUMONT IAN MICHAEL On 20 March, peacefully at home. Service at St Thomas’

Church, Batley, Thursday 9 April at 3.30pm.

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BUTTERFIELD RONALD (RONNIE) On 23 March, aged 90, of Drub. Husband of the late Grace. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 7 April at 12.30pm.

CRAWSHAW JOHN DAVID DAVE On 31 March, of Batley Carr, aged 73. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 13 April at 10.30am.

DONOHOE PETER On 27 March, formerly of Batley, aged 81. Husband of Ann. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, Thursday 9 April at 2.30pm, followed by private interment.

DRANSFIELD PETER MBE On 29 March, in hospital, of Mirfield, aged 75, husband of Jennie. Funeral at St Mary’s Church, Mirfield, Tuesday 14 April at 12noon, followed by

private interment in the churchyard.

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On 30 March, aged 48, of Cleckheaton. Partner of Trish. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 13 April at 12.30pm.

On 28 March, aged 51. Partner of Neil. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 8 April at 11.15am.

GRACE NEE TINDALL BETTIE IRENE On 26 March, of Mirfield, aged 89. Wife of the late John. Service on Friday 10 April at St Mary’s Parish Church, Mirfield at 2pm, with interment in the churchyard.

HALL GRAHAM On 26 March, of Moorside, Cleckheaton, aged 75. Husband of Margaret. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 9 April at 11.15am.

HILL NANCY VIVIENNE On 20 March, aged 81, wife of the late Harold. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium,

KEEGAN DENIS On 25 March, formerly of Thornhill, aged 89. Requiem Mass at St Paulinus RC Church, Tuesday 7 April at 12.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

KEMP NEE DUNN ELIZABETH (BETTY) Of South Charlton, Northumberland, formerly of Batley, on 25 March, aged 92. Wife of the late Leslie. Private service.

LUCAS ROY GEORGE HENRY On 30 March, of Thornhill, aged 91. Husband of the late Mary. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday

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NORMAN JULIE Passed away at home in Roberttown, aged 52. Wife of Stephen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 10 April at 1.15pm.

OVENDEN SYLVIA On 25 March, at Hopton Care Cottages, aged 91. Wife of the late Gerald. Service at Christ the King Church, Battyeford, Friday 10 April at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

PARKIN STEVE On 20 March, of Dewsbury, aged 62. Husband of Rose. Service at St James’ Church, Heckmondwike, Tuesday 7 April at 2.30pm, followed by interment at Heckmondwike Cemetery at 3.30pm.

PHIPPEN FORMERLY DAVIES (NEE HOLMES) JANE EILEEN On 31 March, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 83. Wife of the late Denis. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 10 April at 9.30am.

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TURNER ALEXANDER GEORGE On 25 March, formerly of Birstall, aged 23. Fiance of Naynah. Service at Dewsbury Town Hall on Wednesday 8 April at 3pm, followed by private interment service.

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On 26 March, of Mirfield, aged 79. Service at Huddersfield Crematorium, Tuesday 14 April at 11.15am.

9/11 link to Batley jihadi Continued from Page 1 Kassir told witnesses he supported Osama Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, and that he had previously received “jihad” training in Pakistan. He also had a compact disc containing instructions on how to make bombs and poisons. Aswat and Kassir then went to Seattle, where they resided at a mosque for about two months. While there, Kassir, in Aswat’s presence, provided men from the mosque with additional terrorist training lessons. This included how to make an AK-47 rifle fully automatic and how to launch a grenade. And on another occasion, with Aswat sitting by his side, Kassir declared his intentions to the men. He said he had come to the US for martyrdom and that some in the audience could die or get hurt. Aswat was arrested in Zambia in 2005 and deported to the UK, where he was arrested after an extradition request was made by the USA. He fought that all the way to the European Court of Human Rights, but was eventually extradited last October. Aswat admitted on Monday to conspiring to and providing material support to Al-Qaeda. US assistant attorney general for national security John Carlin said: “His guilty plea is a testament to our determination to bring to justice all those who wish to harm the United States, whether at home or abroad, no matter how long it takes.” US Attorney Preet Bharara, of the Southern District of New York, said: “Aswat fought extradition to the United States for almost 10 years. “He then pled guilty to material support charges within just six months of arriving here... “For providing support to Al-Qaeda, Aswat now faces up to 20 years in prison, and after the completion of his term he will be deported.”

Potty at library DEWSBURY: Library visitors will be able to go potty at a coffee morning later this month. Robert Lees demonstrates the art of pottery making at the Railway Street branch on Thursday April 16 at 10.30am. Part of a monthly series of Coffee Plus events, it is

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Batley jihadi faces 20 years in US jail By Staff Reporters A MENTALLY-ILL man from Batley admitted two terrorism offences in the USA on Monday. Haroon Aswat, 40, entered his plea in a Manhattan federal court as part of an agreement with government prosecutors. He helped set up a jihadist training camp in Oregon, under orders from radical cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, in 1999. Under questioning from US District Judge Katherine Forrest, Aswat said he had suffered from symptoms of schizophrenia for the last 20 years. He was diagnosed in 2008 while being held at the Broadmoor psychiatric hospital in Berkshire. Aswat was extradited to the USA in October last year after assurances were given over how he would treated. In a barely audible voice, Aswat said he went to Oregon in 1999 to assist another man, Oussama Kassir, at Abu Hamza’s behest. This was to set up a terrorist training camp in the remote rural hamlet of Bly, in southern Oregon.

Schoolboy fights off abductor A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy fought off an abductor who struck in Mirfield at school home time last Friday. The victim and a friend, a boy aged 10, were walking to a pick-up point along a ginnel from Nab Lane to Priory Way at around 4.30pm. A bald white man in his 40s grabbed the nine-year-old’s left arm. He struggled free and the man fled along Nab Lane.

An image of a suspect wanted in connection with the incident was released on Tuesday. It happened not far from Battyeford

Primary School. Parents were sent texts from the school, warning them to be extra vigilant. Det Insp Stef Wiseman, of Kirklees CID, said patrols have been stepped up in the area. The suspect has an average build, a round face and was wearing a black padded shiny coat, plus jeans and trainers. Police want to hear

from anyone who was on Nab Lane between 4.30pm and 5pm last Friday. Det Insp Wiseman said: “I would encourage people to report any similar incidents or any suspicions around the behaviour of anyone in the area.” Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101, quoting crime reference number 13150123154.

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In a statement Aswat said: “At the time I understood that Abu Hamza and Kassir were associated with an Arab organisation that was engaged in terrorist activity and terrorism.” Aswat, who faces up to 20 years in prison, added he came to know this organisation as AlQaeda. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organisation. And he admitted providing material support to a foreign terrorist organisation, each of which carries a maximum of 10 years in prison. Peter Quijano, for Aswat, hoped time served in Zambia and the UK since his arrest in 2005 would lead to him receiving minimal extra time in jail. Kassir, who knew Hamza and Aswat from London’s Finsbury Park mosque, was jailed for life in 2009. Hamza was given a life sentence last year for offences including the Oregon training camp and hostage-taking in Yemen in 1998. Co-conspirator Ernest James Ujaama pleaded guilty in 2003 and testifed as a key witness at Hamza’s trial.

News in Brief Man rescues dog RAVENSTHORPE: A man saved a pet from being savaged by an out-of-control dog. He hit a Staffordshire bull terrier with a plank of wood until it released an elderly labrador cross. Magistrates in Huddersfield were told the incident happened at Northstead on September 9 last year. The labrador cross, an 11-year-old called Jack, was attacked by the bull terrier while out walking with his owner. He suffered chest wounds and needed surgery but has since recovered. Javad Iqbal, of Northstead, was convicted of owning a dog dangerously out of control. Sentencing is on Tuesday, April 21.

Butcher’s ransacked BIRSTALL: Nearly £500 was stolen by burglars who ransacked a butcher’s shop last Sunday. Fridges were rifled and stock left scattered at Haggarts on Low Lane. The raid was discovered when owner Dean Worsnop, 34, arrived for work at 5.30am that morning. He said: “I found my front door and back top window open. All in all, £490 in cash has gone and I’ve had to throw out about £60 of stock.” The culprits may have used a ladder to get inside. A CCTV camera nearby was also smashed. Anyone who saw suspicious activity between 2.30am and 5.30am last Sunday should call police on 101.

Parents’ despair DEWSBURY: A mum and dad were given a 12-month parenting order to help them get their wayward daughter under control. The order, imposed at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court, includes counselling and other help. Sonia Kidd, prosecuting, said the 14-yearold took drugs, was sexually active and played truant from school. She added: “They’re an incredibly loving family struggling to deal with their daughter - it must be very difficult.” The parents admitted failing to ensure the child attended school after she missed 90 out of 157 sessions over a four-month period. They were given a conditional discharge.

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College trashed BATLEY: Tutors are appealing for help after vandals trashed and burgled the premises of a training scheme. Vandals stole equipment, smashed windows and left graffiti at the Biketrain Community College. The New Ings Mills-based provider runs courses including fabrication and welding to youngsters out of work or education. Damage and stolen property, such as tools and a mini-motorbike, was put at about £5,000. Director Vicky Hargreave said: “The equipment that was stolen is essential to the units the students are doing.” The college cannot afford to replace stolen items. Anyone who can help can call Vicky on 01924 565292.

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FOUR people escaped without serious injury when an ambulance taking a patient to hospital was involved in a road smash. The incident happened at around 9pm on Tuesday on Huddersfield Road in Dewsbury. An ambulance with its emergency lights flashing was in collision with a Seat Leon near the junction with Cemetery Road. A patient and relative in the back of the ambulance and paramedics were not injured. The pair were taken the rest of the way to Dewsbury District Hospital in another ambulance. Two people in the Seat Leon

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were taken to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield as a precaution but were not believed to be badly hurt. It is understood the ambulance was heading towards Dewsbury town centre at the time. The vehicles collided when the Seat emerged from Cemetery Road onto Huddersfield Road. It is thought the car was hit sideon by the ambulance, which was badly damaged at the front. Six police vehicles, four ambulances and four responder cars attended. The cause is under investigation.

Police under fire over failure to act on ‘fishy goings-on’ By Staff Reporters POLICE have been criticised for not probing claims about a failed Heckmondwike jobs scheme. Coun Martyn Bolt hit out after officers passed issues with the ABLE2 project back to Kirklees Council chiefs. It was alleged that £2.1m of equipment and scrap metal had gone missing from the site near Ponderosa. Coun Bolt, who sent on a tip-off

he received, condemned the lack of action. He said: “I’ve told the police I’m not happy with what seems to be a very perfunctory investigation. “A person came forward who identified others as being willing to make statements. “Before you throw that into the ‘no action’ bin, I would have thought those people would have been asked for their opinions.” The Press understands serious allegations about how ABLE2 was managed were made. Coun Bolt said Kirklees Council can carry out a financial audit, but it does not have search or interview powers. He added: “I think a council investigation into these claims will not get very far.” ABLE2 aimed to create jobs for disadvantaged youngsters on land bordering Dewsbury and Ravensthorpe. Kirklees Council committed £1.25m of funding to the scheme in October, 2009. Additional grants came from external sources, which Coun Bolt said would not

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SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON... Cops called over report of missing equipment worth £2.1 MILLION as Heckmondwike project folds By David Miller News Reporter davidmiller@thepressnews.co.uk

POLICE have been alerted over claims that more than two million pounds of goods may have gone missing from a Kirklees-funded regeneration scheme. It is alleged that equipment and scrap metal valued at £2.1m has dis-

reported details to Kirklees Police chief Supt Tim Kingsman on Monday after receiving a tip-off. He then called a national fraud hotline before raising the issue at a council cabinet meeting the next day. Coun Bolt said: “I received an email which made a number of allegations, including the loss of £2.1m of equipment and scrap metal. “The only right and proper thing t d thi i f ti

and that a derelict site is now a well-stocked lake.” He added: “I’m frustrated the fish farm was scuppered by (Secretary of State) Eric Pickles overturning a planning inspector’s decision.” Coun Bolt has now asked for an audit similar to the Muslim Mosque Burial Committee affair to see where the money went. In that instance the council found its own officers had systematically f il d t ll t f i l t

It was aimed at getting disadvantaged young people into jobs and involved the Calderdale and Kirklees Green Business Network, a publicly-funded quango. Coun Bolt said: “If the council chooses to do something now it will only be a rearguard action, seeing as they could’ve acted at the meeting but didn’t. “But it’s not me they have to worry about. It’s the public’s faith i th i bilit t d li j

Coun Mehboob Khan, former leader of Kirklees Council, dug the first sod on the ABLE2 scheme October 2009 allocated funding of £1.25m to the scheme. “This has been used to reclaim a long-derelict site compromising former railway sidings/embankments and a landfill site to establish a lake and associated eco drainage system. “It did not prove possible to prod i bl b i d l f

SOMETHING FISHY: The front page of last week’s Press be in the council’s remit to probe. Meanwhile, police said they would only step in if an audit found suspected wrong-doing. A police spokesman said: “We

received correspondence in relation to this matter, but at this stage no report has been made of any criminality. “We will be referring the information we have received to

the council for their own internal auditing purposes. If any potential criminal offences are later identified, we will work with the council in investigating them.”

Hunt for baby-faced burglar A CANNY householder in Heckmondwike fought off a burglar who claimed to be a police officer. The woman, 26, went to investigate when she heard the front door of her

home on Cemetery Road open. She was confronted at around 4pm on March 16 by a suspect who said he was a policeman. Unsure of his identity, the woman went to

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the phone to call police and ask – and a struggle ensued when he tried to grab the receiver. He then fled emptyhanded, leaving the woman, at home with two young children, unhurt but shaken. Det Con Cath Lowdon, of Kirklees CID, said police will always show valid ID, including a warrant card, and would not enter a property in this way. She added: “This kind of deception will not be tolerated and it’s vital we identify this man.” The suspect is white, aged 20 to 30, 5ft 4in tall, thin and

bald, with a baby face and wearing dark clothes. Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101, quoting crime reference number 131501062.

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Armed robbers grab cash in petrol station raid ARMED robbers fled with hundreds of pounds from a Heckmondwike petrol station. Two suspects pulled into the Adam Brothers’ Texaco garage on Walkley Lane on a red motorbike at around 3.30pm last Thursday. One robber, wearing a helmet, went inside the

premises and demanded cash while brandishing a knife. The other followed and vaulted over the counter. They then rifled the till, grabbing several hundred pounds. Shop worker Amir Adam, 28, dashed into the phone shop next door to

Blow to town as Boots axe falls By David Miller BOOTS chemists in Batley will close next month in another blow to efforts at reviving the town centre. Boots wielded the axe after claiming they were unable to secure a suitable NHS pharmacy contract for the Commercial Street store. Details of the closure, on Friday May 8, were confirmed after rumours circulated last weekend. It is not known how many staff are affected but the firm is in talks about moving them to other branches. Andrew Marsden, chairman of the Batley Business Association, said: “The loss of Boots is definitely a blow. “The store has been serving the community for many years and will be missed. “We don’t want to see any business leave Batley, but hope this prime retail unit is soon taken by a new company.” The news comes after traders held a successful Spring Fayre on the Alfred’s Way precinct last Saturday. And next month a 1940s-themed vintage day will bring stalls,

music and an RAF Battle of Britain flypast to the town. The Press surveyed part of Commercial Street on Wednesday and found 15 empty units. It covered both sides of the road from the town hall to the Yorkshire Bank and included the vacant former Batley and Birstall News premises. A spokeswoman for Boots said the firm is not renewing its shop lease due to the pharmacy situation. Customers would be directed to stores in Dewsbury and at the Birstall Retail Park. She added: “At Boots UK we continually review our store locations to make sure they are where our customers need us most. We are passionate about providing pharmacy services in the communities that we serve. “We have unfortunately been unable to secure a suitable NHS pharmacy contract and so have taken the decision not to renew the lease.” Meanwhile, Boots will temporarily move its opticians from Dewsbury to the Birstall Retail Park from tomorrow (Saturday) due to building work.

raise the alarm. He was shocked but unhurt and was able to describe the robbers, two men in their 20s, to police. When they arrived they filled up their red bike with fuel before launching their raid. They sped off afterwards towards Dewsbury. The

motorbike was later found abandoned. One robber is white, chubby and was wearing an orange helmet. The other is slim and about 5ft 8in tall. PC Nicole Senior, of Kirklees Police, said: “This incident took place at a busy time of day.

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Full Easter opening CLECKHEATON: Easter will be commemorated by St John's Church opening for 24 hours. The Church Street building is to open from sunrise tomorrow (Sat) until sunrise on Easter Sunday. Community events will be held and different prayer stations will be set up around the church. Sue Shaw, of St John’s, said: “We decided to take steps to make our church more accessible.”

Street names wanted DEWSBURY: Suggestions are being sought for a new street name in Thornhill. Kirklees Council is asking for naming idead to be considered for allocation to a new street to serve land adjacent to 104-106 Overthorpe Road. For this competition, names should not duplicate or closely resemble existing street names in the area. Preference is often given to names with local connotations. Suggestions must be sent by April 10 by email to street.naming@kirklees.gov.uk, by telephone to 01484 221560 or by post to Building Control, Flint Street Depot, Flint Street, Huddersfield HD1 6LG.

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WHAT A TREAT: Little Manhoor Kauser collects her Easter egg, watched by, from left, children’s assessment unit play specialist Katie Field, Asda store manager Michael Sutton, Asda community champion Sharon Kingswood, Press advertising sales executive Nicola Finch, ward manager Karen Phelps and ward clerk Julie Anguige YOUNGSTERS in hospital over Easter got a sweet treat on Wednesday thanks to The Press and Asda. We teamed up with the supermarket’s Dewsbury branch to deliver dozens of yummy chocolate eggs in time for the holidays. A colourful assortment went to the children’s assessment unit at Dewsbury District Hospital. There was something for everyone, from One Direction and Disney eggs to luxury Thornton’s chocolate that parents

might like. Nine-year-old Manhoor Kauser, of Dewsbury, was one of the first to receive a gift following the annual donation. Children’s assessment unit play specialist Katie Field said: “We can't thank The Press and Asda enough. “It makes a real difference because being in hospital can be difficult for children. “Hopefully what they'll remember isn’t that they were ill but that they came into hospital and got an Easter egg.”

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DEWSBURY: Contractors are replacing 360 metres of water pipe on busy Wakefield Road. Balfour Beatty are working on behalf of Yorkshire Water from the junction with High Road to near the junction with Rishworth Road. Two-way traffic lights will be in place for the eight-week project to replace a pipe prone to bursting. David Standish, project manager for Yorkshire Water, said: “This pipe has burst repeatedly over the past few years. “This work will significantly reduce the risk of that happening. We apologise for any inconvenience.”

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Who needs enemies when you’ve got friends like these QUESTION: If the enemy of my enemy is my friend – as the saying goes – who’s most likely to buy a round of beers? The obvious answer, in the Middle East anyway, is neither. They don’t drink. And if I’m being frank – or even Abdul – I’d drink alone anyway. At least I’m not likely to stab myself in the back. Maybe the warring states of that benighted region would all benefit from taking up the devil’s brew. To take a long overdue chill pill. Not surprisingly our own warring Tories and Labour have stopped trying to score points over the Arab Spring and democracy. It’s a dog’s dinner that was only ever a rosy figment of western leaders’ imaginations. Helping the rebels liberate Libya? Our ‘allies’ were flying the al Qaeda flag over Benghazi town hall minutes after driving Gaddafi out. Iraq’s Saddam Hussain was evil? Undoubtedly. And Isis are proving far more kindly and benevolent rulers? Shall we gas the Marsh Arabs (Saddam’s fave), or hack

their heads off one by one and rape their children (Isis)? Six of one, half a dozen of the other … dead is dead. It’s much the same next door with Syria where we funded and supported the anti-Assad rebels. The majority who aren’t fighting him or each other have now linked up with Isis. That’s a result – not. Great strategy, Mr Cameron. You should go into business with Tony Blair when you get shown the door. Meanwhile back in Iraq, Iran-backed Shia militias are currently helping Sunni tribal warlords fight Isis. I don’t doubt that if they succeed, they’ll turn on each other. It’s what they do best. This week Sunni states (Egypt, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and even Pakistan) joined a Saudi-led coalition attacking Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. I have to say, of all the political Rubik cubes, this is one of my favourites. The Saudis and friends are trying to save Yemen’s Sunni regime of President Hadi from the Shia Houthis. But

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HEY say a picture paints a thousand words. So as much as I’d rather give publicity to the Khmer Rouge than Batley and Spen Tory candidate Imtiaz Ameen, I couldn’t resist this beaut from his campaign launch on Sunday at the Indian Muslim Welfare Association in Track Road. Look at those faces! A whimsical ‘what am I doing here?’ from Coun Robert Light, and you’ve seen a happier line-up of slapped arses than the rest. Dewsbury South Coun Salim Patel (far right) appears intent on avoiding the camera. Not a bad idea, Salim. Is someone pointing a gun at Sayeeda’s back? She and Imtiaz don’t seem to be sharing much body language ‘lurrrrv’ which isn’t surprising, given his ‘contribution’ to her 2005 election campaign. Some 374 people turned up for the event, which is impressive. Or it would be if half of them could vote for Imtiaz. The last I saw, Savile Town was still in Dewsbury although given the democratic habits of that community, maybe they get a vote in both constituencies.

Yemen is also the stronghold of (Sunni) al Qaeda – who hate both the Houthis and President Hadi. Except the Saudis are the biggest financial backers of al Qaeda too. Got it? Read it again if you

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One source suggested to me that Labour fixer Terry Zaman stumped up for the banquet – hence the 374 diners, oops, sorry supporters – although I also heard that Salim Patel was the benefactor. However word on the ground is that Zaman has been whipping up support for Imtiaz around Heckmondwike, which can’t sit too well with beardy Sheardy, the local Labour

need, I’m going nowhere… So. You have sworn enemies fighting alongside each other in Iraq, about half a dozen factions going at it in Syria, and four lots involved in Yemen. Next question: who from this lot are our friends? Correct – all the ones we’re giving aid or selling arms to! And who are our enemies? Correct again – all of them! Great, innit? I haven’t a clue how on Allah’s earth there can possibly be a winner, let alone who it’s likely to be. All I can predict is that in an ideology where only death seems glorious, they’re all intent on achieving it. And the more we try to ‘civilise’ things, the more hated we become. So in the absence of a single, solitary peacemaker amongst them, I say crack on lads. I’ll raise a glass to both sides. All eleventeen of them.

grandee. And whatever was on the menu clearly wasn’t to the well-fed Baroness’s liking – she upped and flounced out straight after the speeches which reportedly involved some barbed comments directed her away from the candidate. Ouch. What’s that other old saying about keeping your friends close, but your enemies closer? And blood being thicker than water? Say cheese…..!

OMETHING else that neither Conservatives nor Labour are talking about, now that the election campaign has properly started (anyone else bored of it already?) is immigration. Nigel Farage got about 20 minutes of coverage on Tuesday, unveiling a clever poster of one-way escalators up the white cliffs of Dover. But while everyone else is banging on repeatedly about making radical spending cuts while preserving health/education etc (which is a blatant impossibility), the big elephant in the room is just that – immigration. The NHS is on its knees because of not only the extra weight of numbers, but the poor health of so many of those people. Schools are bursting at the seams because Miss turns up

for class and another Romanian mum is at the gate with a slew of illiterate, non-English speaking kids she wants babysitting, while she goes out begging or pickpocketing. No? A racist slur? Check the Metropolitan Police crime figures. Both Labour and the Tories will spend the next five weeks talking shinola about what they want you to think is important, while avoiding what actually underpins it. And sad to say, the mainstream media will play along with them. At least the Lib Dems, who want to legalise drugs, are honestly happy to open the door to any and everybody. If they ruled our world, the Border Agency would sit half stoned, handing out £50 notes at Dover.

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E’RE an all inclusive, multi-cultural lot here at The Press, but even so we’ve never employed anyone by the name of Paolo Frils. If a young man of that name came for a job interview the first thing I’d tell him is to change his name, because it’s an anagram of April Fools. No-one would believe a word he wrote. It seems plenty of people believed the words our fictitious Paolo Frils wrote last week, about a billion-pound fracking bonanza hitting north Kirklees, the cash for which would save jobs and create a nature reserve in Huddersfield. There were a couple of references to the big kick off being the morning of April 1st. The company was called South Pennine Onshore Oil Fracking Systems (SPOOFS). We tried, we really tried. When a friend rang want-

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ing to get in touch with the frackers about job opportunities (your secret’s safe with me Chris) I wondered if maybe we hadn’t tried hard enough. Credit for the April Fool’s Day wheeze goes to perennial prankster Tim Wood of the Old Colonial in Mirfield, so thanks Tim. At least we didn’t have senior Kirklees planning

councillors having a thrombo (I don’t think), unlike the distant time I used my toddler son’s crayons to draw wind turbines on Caulms Wood and call them an artist’s impression of new plans. Actually, that no longer seems an unlikely prospect. Less so is the transformation of Batley Beck into a Venetian-style water-taxi route from Birstall Smithies to Dewsbury, and which the late lamented Stephen Battye lent his mischief to. But the wheeze that took the biscuit and brought Dewsbury town centre to a standstill, was the time I announced (while at The Reporter) that Richard Gere was visiting the tripe stall on the market that was once run by his great grandfather Ernest Gerechayng, before he emigrated to Mount Yermair in the USA. We had one caller who said she remembered him...

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Main road water leak takes two months to fix By David Miller A WATER leak on a main road in Heckmondwike was finally fixed – two months after it was first reported. Coun Martyn Bolt complained about standing water on the A62 Huddersfield Road near the Yew Tree junction in February. He feared drivers might be at risk as the water turned to ice in the cold weather. Coun Bolt said Yorkshire Water initially denied the leak was their problem and then needed three attempts at repairs. He said: “I was told by the council on February 3 that Yorkshire Water had it down as a two-hour priority response. “But it was more like two weeks before they came out, dug a hole, decided it wasn’t their water and filled it in again.”

“It took them two weeks before they came out, dug a hole, decided it wasn’t their water and filled it in again” – Yorkshire Water under fire Coun Bolt, who lives further up Huddersfield Road, said wet patches continued appearing in the same spot. He said Yorkshire Water sent a contractor out on two more occasions, with the problem finally fixed by March 20. The former Tory cabinet member for highways said: “I don’t know how they could say it wasn’t their water. “It was running constantly, so I didn’t think it was rainfall. It must have been either clean water or sewage, both of which we pay Yorkshire Water for.” He also criticised Heckmon-dwike’s three Labour councillors for not ensuring the leak was fixed. But Coun Bolt reserved his biggest criticism for Yorkshire

Water and said: “Utility bills are rising and many residents will recently have got with their bills with glossy leaflets claiming they are working to improve the network. “That just shows how far removed from reality the company’s bosses really are.” A spokesman for Yorkshire Water said: “We would like to apologise to anyone who was inconvenienced by the recent water leaks. “Following the leaks being reported to us, we carried out investigations to confirm the source of the leak. “Once the source was identified we scheduled the repair work to take place out of peak traffic hours in order to minimise disruption.”

Cannabis factory find at former Press base A CANNABIS factory was found at the former Dewsbury town centre home of The Press when police were called to a burglary. Officers went to the Oates Street building at around 2am on March 3 after two men were seen breaking a window and entering. PC James Berriman, of the Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT, said: “On attendance there was no-one in the address. But cannabis plants were found growing in a number of the upstairs rooms. Enquiries are ongoing.” The Press left the building in 2012 and sold it to a private property developer last year.

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Kirklees health group is killing democracy Dear Sir, An open letter to North Kirklees Clinical Commission Group chairman, Dr Kelly, Chief Officer Chris Dowse, the senior management team and members of the governing body. It is with deep regret I have to inform you of the death of your two best

Wood’s been a quality MP From: Peter Moreland, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, With the retirement of Mike Wood the people of Batley and Spen are losing a good friend. Locally he has been a good constituency Member of Parliament, taking on board constituents’ problems big or small and seeing them through. Nationally he’s independently-minded on key issues and responsive to the electorate’s opinions on the topics of the day and their moral values. Sadly, I don’t see any of the candidates this time around likely to be half as good.

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Letter of the Week: David Honeybell, Heckmondwike attributes – democracy and transparency. Your decision to hold CCG governing body meetings bimonthly, and only accept written questions to be answered two months later, by unelected bureaucrats in the EU. Our own 650 MPs and the House of Lords pass a law protecting Britain’s foreign aid budget, currently around £11 billion a year. The new law will come into force within the next few weeks, after it receives Royal Assent from the Queen. The majority of MPs from the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats voting to give your hard-earned taxes away, when only around £2 billion goes to genuine good causes such as inoculations and infrastructure. The other £9 billion could have been spent on the NHS and local government finances. On May 7 it’s time to give the political elite a good kicking. Believe in Britain.

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From: Graham Turner, Gomersal Dear Sir, Abraham Lincoln spoke about a Government of the people, by the people, for the people – and what do we get? The majority of our laws, rules and regulations passed

From: John D Scatchard, Batley Dear Sir, I notice that Jo Cox, the Labour candidate, is really helping jobs in Batley and Spen – by having her election leaflets printed in Essex!

signalled their demise. Surely you can see the damage being caused to your credibility. How was the decision reached? Were there any dissenters? What about the

lay members, what did they say? Aren’t they supposed to speak up for the public? And the two latest GP members, Dr Cameron and Dr Jabbar. I was a little bit disparaging about them

when they were first appointed, but they both said they were their own man, and would speak their minds. What do they think? And questions that are relevant at the time of asking,

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management are milking the company. This is what’s happened to Tory GB. You and I are cash cows, to be milked by the rich. How else can they maintain their excessive lifestyles?

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From: Robert Reynolds, Batley Dear Sir, Yet again, in a General Election, we see the big bosses writing to the press telling the rest of us not to vote Labour because they will wreck the recovery. This is wrong in so many ways, but I will focus on just one. Big business is afraid of Labour for one thing, that they will put an end to the theft of our nation’s wealth by this greedy elite. What they’re really saying is “please don’t vote Labour because we’ve been enjoying siphoning off large profits since the 1970s. We really don’t care about anything else.” Recently, Will Hutton highlighted Thames Water, privatised and now in foreign hands. It pays a dividend to its shareholders of over £1 billion despite profits being lower. How? Examining the complex accounts showed a variety of holding companies with £8 billion of debt. In short, Thames Water

‘Rubbish’ was Guardian-like From: Alan Burton, campaign manager for Simon Reevell Dear Sir, Re your letter of the week (Friday March 27). I haven’t seen so much rubbish printed outside of The Guardian. It was obviously written by a socialist who is trying to besmirch Simon, as is ‘One Trick Paula’. Ms Wood purports to live in Hopton. Simon and his team have spent hours knocking on doors in both Upper and Lower. The same goes for Mirfield, Dewsbury East, West and South, including both Chickenley and Thornhill. Simon has and will continue to work hard for his constituents, without the selfcongratulations and photoops which most politicians crave.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS P Aftab, 287 Oxford Road, Gomersal, demolition of existing extension and erection of extension to create four bedrooms and formation of two new parking spaces (within a Conservation Area). Mr I Khan, 365-367, Bradford Road, Batley, variation of condition 6 (opening hours) and 8 (deliveries/dispatches) on previous permission 2006/92053 for change of use of electrical wholesale shop to restaurant. Installation of new shopfront and fascia board (within a Conservation Area). I Alstead, adjacent to 87 Milroyd Crescent, Birstall, erection of dwelling. South Parade Properties Ltd, c/o agent, 6 Flagship Square, Shaw Cross

Business Park, Dewsbury, discharge condition 5 (cycle parking places) on previous permission 2014/91024 for erection of single-storey extension. Mr Ditta, 25 & 26 Back Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, erection of extensions. J Lockwood, land adjacent to 47 Cresswell Lane, Heckmondwike, one detached dwelling. Alfa Dwellings, The Dewsbury Reporter, 17 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, prior approval of proposed change of use and alterations to office (B1) to form 10 flats (within a Conservation Area). N Finch, 12 Portal Crescent, Mirfield, side and rear extension. B Hadfield, Four Winds, 13 Coppin Hall Lane,

Mirfield, conservatory to rear. Woodkirk Post Office, 1041 Leeds Road, Woodkirk, extension to rear to form ground floor flat and conversion of first floor flat to create two flats. K Pollitt, 217 Huddersfield Road, Roberttown, erection of balcony extension. FM Muhammed, 21 Fisher Way, Heckmondwike, alterations to garage to form living accommodation. The Co Operative Food Centre, Savile Centre, 36 The Town, Thornhill, installation of new plant/refrigeration equipment (hubbard unit) to an existing flat roof. A Buckley, Britannia Mills, Gelderd Road, Birstall, works to tree(s)

within a Conservation Area. D Walsh, 55, Deighton Lane, Healey, work to TPO(s) 03/87. B Carroll, 12 Grosvenor Road, Batley, work to tree(s) within a Conservation Area. Steve Puckering, Woodlands House, 404 Denby Lane, Grange Moor, certificate of lawfulness for proposed for singlestorey extension to garden room. Beverley Tyler, 25 High Street, Hanging Heaton, single-storey rear extension. Chris Nicol, Primrose Farm, Primrose Lane, Cleckheaton, demolition of existing buildings and erection of three dwellings including garages, parking and amenity areas.

Mr T Crawshaw, 4 Sunnybank Woods, Upper Batley, work to TPO(s) 23/77 within a Conservation Area. Y Saddique, 13 Sherwood Close, Dewsbury Moor, single-storey rear extension. Andrew Mitchell, 4 Syke Avenue, Earlsheaton, twostorey side extension. Mr N Khan, 5 Ravens Street, Ravensthorpe, single-storey rear extension. T Kainth, 10 Dewsbury Road, Gomersal, nonmaterial amendment to previous permission 2014/92729 for erection of two-storey rear extension, canopy to front and detached garden store. R Faraz, 39 West Park Road, Healey, singlestorey rear extension.

From: David Illingworth via email Dear Sir, I would like to take Ms Woods to task over her pithy and insulting letter regarding Simon Reevell’s apparent lack of appearance in the constituency. It lacked substance and verged on the comic. In my experience I have never had a problem meeting with our MP. He holds monthly street appearances around the area, and regular surgeries. His legal experience and sharp intelligence is of great value to the area. Ms Sheriff criticises him for having a part-time job as a barrister. This was the norm in the past and allows MPs to keep in touch with the real world and not the dream world of ‘professional’ politicians.

Don’t bet on Grand National From: Alison Matthews, Batley Dear Sir, I am writing to ask readers of The Press to please not bet on the Grand National (April 11). Horse racing is thought by many to be a harmless

could have been resolved long before they can be answered. I know the public questions changed very little, but at least they could have their say. If your claim to be open and transparent is to be believed, have a re-think and revert to monthly meetings and verbal questions. sport but it causes immense suffering often resulting in death to countless horses. Twelve thousand foals are born each year intended to be British or Irish race horses and only half actually make it. The forgotten others are slaughtered or sold on and on and often become neglected. The poor ones that actually do make the grade could well end up as one of the 400 that are tragically raced to death each year. Two horses died at the Cheltenham Festival (March 11-13) this year. The Grand National is an especially gruelling race (still, despite changes to it in 2013). With four miles to run and 30 jumps there is a higher danger of exhaustion and injuries (some fatal). Since 2000, 24 horses have died on the course. How can this be allowed to continue in a so called civilised society? This answer must be that it makes a huge amount of money. Sadly the horses do not reap any benefit as the same fate when their racing life is over is often that of the ones that don’t make it in the first place. Instead of placing a bet why not consider giving a donation to Animal Aid at www.animalaid.org.uk which campaigns to expose the cruelty of racing (as well as many other welfare matters).

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News In Brief Heavy drinker breached order DEWSBURY: A man who drinks up to three litres of vodka a day breached a restraining order. Waqas Hussain, 28, admitted calling and texting ex-wife Tayyibak Akram from March 5 to March 14. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Hussain also crashed his car on Headfield Road on February 25. He pleaded guilty to motoring offences and was banned from the road for two years. An indefinite restraining order was imposed, as was a 16-week suspended jail term. Hussain, described as having an “amazing capacity” for alcohol, must also pay £85 costs and an £80 victim surcharge.

Smuggler had 55,000 cigs DEWSBURY: A woman was caught trying to smuggle 55,000 cigarettes into Britain from Pakistan. Shantaz Bi, 42, of Savile Grove, was stopped by UK Border Force agents at Birmingham Airport on September 14 last year. A search revealed non UK-duty paid cigarettes worth about £13,000 hidden in tin foil in eight suitcases. Bi pleaded guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to the fraudulent evasion of excise duty. She was given a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years. It is thought Bi planned to sell the contraband in Dewsbury.

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2,300 sign petition in battle to save library By David Miller A PETITION was handed over on Tuesday in the battle to keep Heckmondwike Library open. About 2,300 people signed the forms, which were presented to Kirklees Council leader David Sheard. Consultation on the future shape of the library service is due to end on Friday, April 10. Plans to cut the annual districtwide library budget from £5.7m to £3.2m were backed in February. Under one proposal, libraries could be divided into either ‘town’ or ‘community’ facilities. Town libraries would keep full services and be staffed by at least one professional librarian. Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton and Mirfield would be among those classed as town libraries. Community libraries would

have fewer services, reduced opening hours and be run mainly by volunteers. Thornhill Lees and the Greenwood Centre in Ravensthorpe could fall into this category. At Heckmondwike, a Friends group was formed not only to fight for the library but also to organise activities there.

They also toured shops, churches and mosques collecting signatures for their petition. Group member Sonja Martin encouraged residents across the district to have their say. She said: “The budget decison gave us some hope, but how the money is allocated will depend on the outcome of the consultation. “After that, the next question for Heckmondwike would be that the building is not in a good state of repair.” The next meeting of the Friends of Heckmondwike Library is at the library on Tuesday, April 14 (11am). They are on Google+ at http:// goo.gl/AP5i05. Alternatively use the QR code, left. ■ See http://www.kirklees.gov. uk/leisure/libraries/consultation. aspx to take part in the library survey.

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News In Brief Just kidding... NORTH KIRKLEES: Last week’s story on page 12 about a fracking bonanza for Kirklees Council, appears to have upset more than a few readers, judging by the number of phone calls and emails we’ve received. Apologies, although we thought that the company name, South Pennine Onshire Oil Fracking Systems (SPOOFS), the writer Paolo Frils (anagram of April Fools) and the date for the public meeting (April 1st, between 9am-12noon) would serve as reasonable clues. As such, Dewsbury Rams won’t have to ground share with Batley, the residents of Savile Town and Thornhill Lees will not need to be resettled, and there will sadly be no cash windfall or countryside park for Kirklees Council and Huddersfield. We promise not to get up to any such mischief next year...

On the beat... BATLEY: Acting police chief constable Dee Collins will speak about her career at a neighbourhood watch annual general meeting. The Neighbourhood Watch Association for North Kirklees event is on Wednesday at the Batley Salvation Army Hall (6.30pm for a 7pm start). Kirklees Police Chief Supt Tim Kingsman will give a crime overview and there will be a presentation by the K’mon Y’all youth group.

Simon Reevell, seeking a second term as Dewsbury & Mirfield MP, with Education Secretary Nicky Morgan and, from left, chairman of governors Jennifer Ryan, headteacher Susan Roberts, executive principal Lorraine Barker and pupils at Mirfield Free Grammar School

Big guns back candidates on election campaign trail AN MP launched his re-election campaign with a ministerial visit to an award-winning Mirfield school. Tory Simon Reevell and Education Secretary Nicky Morgan met staff and pupils at Mirfield Free Grammar (MFG) on Monday. Mrs Morgan recently presented the school with a Character Award for its work with children. Backbencher Mr Reevell is seeking a second-term as MP for Dewsbury & Mirfield. He began Monday with a

meet-and-greet at Dewsbury Railway Station from 7am and then went canvassing in Earlsheaton. Mr Reevell then visited MFG with Mrs Morgan, where they saw the academy’s new wellbeing centre. It employs a US-style counsellor who is available for pupils who need help with problems. Mr Reevell said: “I was very pleased to be able to take Nicky to MFG, which is doing excellent work.” He ended the day at Mirfield railway station,

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WEEKEND GP appointments are to continue across the district for another six months. An initial half-year trial has been extended by the North Kirklees Clinicial Commissioning Group (CCG). Patients at any surgery can request appointments for urgent health problems on Saturday and Sunday mornings by calling 01924 351499 between 8am and 11.30am. The service is run by Curo Health, a consortium of local GPs, which led last year to claims of a conflict of interest. Those behind the firm are drawn from the 29 surgeries under the CCG banner. A concern about that was raised by health campaigners at a CCG board meeting in October last year. Patients will have their condition assessed by phone and, if appropriate, be referred to one of two health centres. The service covers urgent medical treatment, urgent medication and urgent medical advice. CCG chairman Dr David Kelly said: “The service is helping to relieve pressure on weekday appointments and it also provides an alternative to patients who might otherwise go to A&E.” Patients can also call the NHS on 111 or see www.NHS.uk/111 for out-ofhours urgent care or non-life theatening conditions.

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By Steve Martyn A FIRST art exhibition is under way at a Batley cafe – and owner Sian Dawson, pictured, said: “It’s just the start.” The Reunion Cafe is hosting eight works by Dewsbury-born digital artist Ian Clegg Walsh, who is based in Staincliffe. It is the first showcase since Sian and husband David opened an extra room at the Branch Road eatery. One wall features three permanent mosaics celebrating life in Batley, created with help from community groups and school children. Two of the other walls are for local artists – and former Batley Grammar pupil Ian has taken them both. But there is always room for more and Sian said: “We’ll happily cover every inch of wallspace in the cafe with artwork. "I’m passionate about putting arts and crafts back into the community.” Sian hopes the displays get more people interested and added: “We can’t afford to be

prissy and pretentious about art. “It shouldn’t be something that only a few people enjoy in galleries. It should be for everyone.” Mark Milnes, of Batley Library and Art Gallery and Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub, helped curate the exhibition. More are to follow and Sian hopes to build on it by forging links with Redbrick Mill and Batley School of Art. Sian, who used to work at the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield, also hosts craft sessions. She and David are even keen to host poetry or art discussion groups and Sian said: “Art can be in a printed or written form and I certainly consider poetry to be an art. We’d be happy to hear from anyone interested.”

Dead man ‘may have been homeless’ THE death of a man whose body was found in Scholes last week was not suspicious, police have said. They are trying to establish his identity after a postmortem showed he was a man aged between 30 and 50. His remains were found near the Religious Society of Friends Quaker Meeting House on Scholes Lane. Unconfirmed reports sug-

gested the body, badly decomposed, was that of a homeless man. Det Insp Mark Truelove, of Kirklees CID, said: “We don’t believe the death was suspicious but further tests will be undertaken to establish an identity.” A public footpath between a house and the Quaker premises was cordoned off. Coun Andrew Pinnock said: “It’s extremely unexpected in

this area. It seems from what’s been said that it could have been someone who was sleeping rough in a tent.” Police were first called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon. Forensic teams were still there the next day. One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “It’s quite a backwater location. I didn’t expect anything like this to happen here.”

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News in Brief New service to help sex offence victims NORTH KIRKLEES: service to help victims of sex offences was launched this week. The Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a countywide scheme funded by the police, the police and crime commissioner and NHS England. Victims can make a self-referral on 01924 298954 from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Police officers can make referrals round the clock and doctors will be available for medical checks. • POLICE are hunting a sex attacker who targeted a 26-year-old woman in Dewsbury last Saturday morning. The incident happened on Wellington Road between 2am and 2.50am, near the Old Turk pub.

Campaigners team up to save station cobbles By David Miller CAMPAIGNERS have joined forces to save the historic cobbles at the entrance to Batley railway station. The town’s history group and the Friends of Batley Railway Station dubbed a plan to remove some of the cobbles to aid cyclists as “totally unacceptable”. In a scheme announced by the Department of Transport last month, cash was made available for improvements Batley, Mirfield and Dewsbury stations. Under the scheme, new hoops and a cover would be added to the Leeds-bound platform, to replace cycle storage in the car park. Ramps would be added to the stairs to make pushing bikes from one platform to another easier. And some cobbles near the entrance could be removed or a surface put over the top of them to create a smooth cycle path. History Group chairman Malcolm Haigh questioned spending money on what

6,500 owe council tax KIRKLEES: Nearly 6,500 families were in council tax arrears last year, new figures show. The Children's Society study found 6,428 families were in debt and 8,674 bailiff referrals were made. Details were revealed following freedom of information requests to councils nationally. A Kirklees Council spokeman said: “If a family contacts us early enough, there is no need for a bailiff to visit.” Anyone in arrears or who may have a problem paying their bill can call the council on 01484 414900.

Teenager ‘critical’ OSSETT: A teenager was left in a critical condition in Leeds General Infirmary after an alleged assault at a pub last Saturday. The victim, 18, was at the Tawny Owl on Prospect Road in the early hours when the incident happened. Craig Redfearn, 23, and Luke Wright, 20, both of Lupset, were charged with assault. Both were due at Wakefield Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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would therefore only be a small narrow strip. He said: “We're all in favour of attracting more people to Batley and the Batley station area. But it shouldn’t be by destroying some of the very features which make it special.” Friends group chairman Coun Gwen Lowe raised the issue at a West Yorkshire Combined Authority transport meeting last Friday. She said: “I’m adamant that losing the cobbles would have a negative effect on what is an outstanding conservation area.” Fellow Friends group member Jo Cox, Labour’s election candidate for Batley & Spen, wants to broker a deal. She said: “We’ve had very fruitful, constructive discussions with Northern Rail over the last few months about Batley station. “I’m confident, given this cordial relationship, that we can arrange a meeting to discuss these plans. “Hopefully, from there, we’ll be able to negotiate a way forward that suits everybody.”

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Pictured left to right are the winning quiz team Motley Crew - Phil Scott and Carolyn Halsworth from Brearleys Solicitors, Matthew Thompson and Terrie Hanley, Elaine Martin of Woody’s Preserves and Alan Walker with quizmaster Anne Thompson BIG-HEARTED Birstall traders donated proceeds from a quiz night to a nursery hit by burglars. The event, which raised £200, was held at the Oakwell Motel on Low Lane last Friday by the

Birstall Chamber of Trade. Earlier last week the Birstall Pre-School on Carr Street, run by a charity, was burgled. Six laptops, other IT equipment and cash was stolen and the building damaged, leaving

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Hopton tree fall hits home A MUM and baby escaped unhurt when a 40ft tree crashed into their Mirfield home during Tuesday’s storms. Amy Lumb and four-month-old son Henry were left shocked by the incident at around 5pm. It smashed through a stone wall, fell across a busy road and onto the

Ceilings in upstairs rooms were affected and the building may have suffered structural damage. It is believed the tree was weakened by the gale-force winds which struck North Kirklees this week. Council chiefs said landowners have a responsibility to

make sure trees are safe. A spokesman said: “The majority of mature trees in Upper Hopton are growing on private land. “If a tree is reported as in a dangerous condition we can take enforcement action, but only in special circumstances.”

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details. SATURDAY APRIL 11 ROBERTTOWN & HARTSHEAD (NK) Meet 10.30am Mirfield Library car park WF14 8AN GR SE 203 197 8/10 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Geoff Tel: 01422 379921

Hunt the clues in our parks THE EASTER bunny has been busy and hidden Easter eggs at Red House Museum, Oakwell Hall Country Park and Crow Nest Park this year. If the weather isn’t great, the place to head is Red House Museum on Oxford Road, Gomersal, where clues are hidden around the house for young and old to find. All correct entries will win a mini egg and entry into a prize draw for a £10 shop voucher. The museum is open from 11am to 5pm TuesdayThursday and 12noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the museum is £2.50 per adult, and £1 per child, family tickets are available for £6 – the Easter egg hunt is included in the price. At Oakwell Country Park in Birstall children need to search for clues outside – they will be hidden around the play area next to the bottom car park on Nutter Lane. The hunt is free and entry forms are available from the Countryside Centre next to the play area, which is open daily from 12noon to 4pm. Correct entries win a mini egg and a 2for-1 voucher for entry into Oakwell Hall. Both competitions are running until Sunday April 19, so there is plenty of time to try them both. Meanwhile, there’s an Easter egg trail at Crow Nest Park tomorrow (Sat). Dewsbury Museum, The Friends of Crow Nest Park and St John’s Church on Boothroyd Lane have joined forces to create a trail through the museum and park and around the church. Youngsters have to follow the clues to complete the trail and win a chocolate egg. The trail starts at Dewsbury Museum, where trail sheets are available from 12noon to 4pm. The activity is free for children between five and 14; the walk is easy and also suitable for toddlers. There’s no need to book.

MONDAY APRIL 13 SPRINGTIME IN SPEN VALLEY (NK) Meet 1pm at Oakwell Hall top car park WF17 9LG GR SE 217 270 4.5 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Kathleen Tel: 01924 471473

Superstore helps out Easter event OVERTHORPE Tenants and Residents Association are hosting a free Easter bonnet fancy dress party tomorrow (Easter Saturday). The party takes place at Edge Top WMC, on Whitley Road, Thornhill, from 2pm to 4pm. Children aged 10 and under can enjoy a disco, games, face painting and food, and there will be prizes for best fancy dress and best Easter bonnet. All children will also receive an Easter egg – which have been generously donated by Sainsbury’s supermarket in Dewsbury. Only a few places are left and they can be reserved by calling Niki on 07920 272975. RIGHT: Overthorpe TRA secretary Graham Lees with staff from Sainsbury's in Dewsbury and the donated Easter eggs

Sing-along... BATLEY Central Methodist Church Choir are hosting a sing-along and afternoon tea event on Saturday, April 11. The choir will present ‘Memory Lane Melodies’ at 2.30pm in Brimer Hall, below

the church on Commercial Street. The singers will be accompanied by Michael on the Hammond Organ and all are welcome to attend. Admission is £5, with tickets available from choir members or on the door.

OFFICIAL LIVE LAUNCH TOMORROW (Sat) sees the official launch of a campaign to get local people behind the second MFEST – the two-day music festival planned for June on Mirfield Showground. Four of the Mirfield-based festival acts will be performing live outside Mirfield Library between 11am and 2pm on Easter Saturday, including first-day headliners Ska House (right). Joining them will be Liberate and Jasmine Wilkinson, who also played at the first MFEST. Thee Wylde Fuzz Show will be rounding off the free and what promises to be a highly entertaining event. Organisers, including festival

presenter Donal O’Driscoll, will be there to answer any questions about the event. The two-day festival will take place on June 20-21 if enough people pledge for tickets before May 4. Full details can be found at www.mfest.biz.

Classic Craig’s back for more Fabulous Fabergé at Bagshaw Museum CLASSICAL guitarist Craig Ogden will be in concert at Dewsbury Town Hall on Wednesday April 15. Any listener to Classic FM will know the playing of Craig Ogden – he is their most played guitarist. His last Dewsbury visit was described by many of the regulars as the highlight of the concert season. Apart from his engaging personality, brilliant technique and musicality, his wide-ranging repertoire makes for a memorable concert experience. Lunches are available from 11.30am, when ticket holders can enjoy a bite to eat and chat before enjoying the musical programme on offer from 1pm. Tickets are £5 each (£3.50

CHILDREN can put some luxurious sparkle into Easter by creating a ‘Fabulous Fabergé’ egg masterpiece at Batley’s Bagshaw Museum.

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On Tuesday April 14 they will be able to let their imaginations run wild and decorate an egg in the style of Carl Fabergé, jeweller to the Tsars. They will also be able to make a matching display stand for their indulgent creation. All materials will be supplied for the craft activity, which will run between 12noon and 4pm and is suitable for children aged five years and over. The cost is £1 per child and there is no need to book.

Also at Bagshaw Museum over Easter will be Harvey the Bagshaw Bunny’s trail. Starting tomorrow (Sat), the trail will involve youngsters finding the Easter bunnies around the museum and completing a word puzzle. The bunny trail costs £1 and there will be an Easter prize for all correct answers. More information is available by contacting Bagshaw Museum, in Wilton Park on 01924 324765.

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Gawthorpe 2015 It’s coil humpin’ time! HEY’RE under starters orders yet again for the endurance race to beat them all, with the undisputed title of ‘World Champion’ on the line. No, it’s not the Grand National, nor yet the Le Mans 24-hour race – physical trifles when compared to the ordeal of running in the annual Gawthorpe World Coal Carrying Championship on Easter Monday The championships were born in 1963 when two coalmen argued over who could run fastest with a sack of coal on their back. Now the annual event involves scores of hardy (and sometimes barmy) competitors running the 1,108-yard course from the Royal Oak pub on Owl Lane to the Maypole on the village green. Men have to dash along the course carrying a sack of coal weighing 50kg, while women have to carry 20kg. Scarborough-based John Hunter has competed for the past 25 years and holds the record number of titles with Terry Lyons, who dominated through the 1970s and 80s. No-one, however, has yet come close to matching the record time, set twice, of Meltham’s

pressible John Hunter, finishing in 4.57; and the women’s race was won by Penny Ditchfield, 37, of Huddersfield, in 4.39. Adults can register on the day at the Boot and Shoe pub in Gawthorpe from 10am.

SCHEDULE: Men’s Vets – 12noon Women – 12.30pm Men – 1pm, 1.30pm. Youth Race Times: Boys 15-17 at 11.30am Girls 15-17 at 11.40am.

Last year’s male and female world coal carrying champions, Chris Birkin of Chickenley and Penny Ditchfield of Huddersfield David Jones who completed the course from the Royal Oak pub on Owl Lane to the Gawthorpe Maypole in a time of 4mins 6secs in both 1991 and 1995, during a run of five wins in six years. Men aged over 40 take part in a veterans race, followed by a women’s race and two men’s main races, with the best time

being taken across the three men’s races. This new method of judging was introduced in 2013 due to the event’s popularity and was a great success. Last year’s overall male winner was Chris Birkin, from Chickenley, who came in at 4 minutes and 46 seconds; veteran men’s race was won by the irre-

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Ann heads to Downton to find out about the end of the series REAKING NEWS ... the end of Downton is coming soon – Christmas Day in fact. I was lucky enough to spend a day on set with this handsome hunk, while filming a topsecret storyline as the hit drama enters into its final era, taking in World War Two. Julian Fellowes, the series’ creator, tells me: “We are all sad it’s ending, but all good things do come to an end and the final series will be really rather special.”

FORMER Manchester United footballer Dion Dublin has joined the original line-up of Martin Roberts and Lucy Alexander on BBC One daytime show Homes Under The Hammer. The Englandcapped footballer has traded the Theatre of Dreams for his excitement and love of properties, meeting budding developers from around the country, hearing their stories of homes sold under the hammer. SOMEONE on Albert Square is in for a surprise when they scoop a seven-figure cash prize on a scratch card. The new storyline which will be aired in eight to 12 weeks’ time and will show the lucky lady/gent holding a celebratory bash in the Queen Vic. Spies tell me that the winner could be Alfie or Sonia, but to look out for someone “who suddenly gets better dressed in the show”... BENIDORM star Sherrie Hewson is just about to head out to the Spanish resort to film series eight – and she says she’s just as excited this time as before. “In a way it reminds me of the Carry On films, because it’s bawdy and a tad vulgar, but all in the best possible taste of course, and I think the viewers really get that,” she said. NEWLY-HONOURED Dame Joan Collins has defended her stint promoting Snickers bars and tells me: “I took the job as I am a jobbing actress. I have bills to pay, but yes I do enjoy the bar now and again. You can’t be starring in A-list films all through your career now, can you?” ITV’S Loose Women is launching its own book club. Loose Books will see the panellists take it in turns to select their favourite book for discussion on a monthby-month basis. Insiders, though, know the real reason ... the publishers of the books will also take on advertising and supply guests for interview. So it’s a

think it’s fair to say they just decided against her.” So, the Street’s loss... THE VOICE judge Rita Ora is hopeful of a return to the show. “I have really enjoyed it and the fact we get to coach them is a big plus for me. I just hope people have enjoyed the show as much as we have making it.”

Ann on the Downton Abbey set in London Maycon Pictures great money-making project too... LOUIS WALSH is positive he won’t be axed from The X Factor, despite yet another overhaul of the show this year. “I am Simon’s friend and I know he likes me on the show,” he said. “I said last year it would be my last, but I was just teasing I would never leave and I won’t be sacked.” POLDARK has returned, and we all love it according to the ratings. It also seems that the BBC have already decided that it will return for a second series, with the cast and crew already being booked for a summer shoot. A source tells me: “They are amazed it’s been so well received, but fans are clamouring for more already.” HOLLY WILLOUGHBY has signed up to present Play To The Whistle, a new comedy panel show for ITV focused on the world of sport. The show will be produced by her husband Dan Baldwin, but she claims she “still had to audition for the show”. FILMING is underway in Cornwall on the seventh series of Doc Martin, with Martin Clunes reprising the role of the curmudgeonly GP. Martin tells me: “I love the show as it’s filmed where we live, but people tell me their ailments all the time, which is funny as I have no idea. No medical training at all, but people believe I am Doc Martin...” EMMERDALE’S Natalie Anderson has revealed that she was nearly cast in Coronation Street. Before landing the role of Alicia Metcalfe, the actress auditioned for a part in the fellow ITV soap but lost out due to her similarities to Michelle Keegan. However a spy on Coronation Street tells me: “I

WILL THORPE, who played Maria’s boyfriend Gary in Coronation Street, has landed a huge role in the new NBC drama ‘AD’. The biblical epic runs over the Easter period in the US and is set to turn up on Channel 5 later in the year. SIR DEREK JACOBI has revealed that there will be a few changes when the new series of Vicious returns in the summer. He said: “Each episode now starts with us out and about. We go to the gym, we go to dancing classes – so we’re out of that flat. There are some scenes in there, but there’s a lot of stuff outside.” FORMER X FACTOR judge and Take That star Gary Barlow has lent his musical magic to the Calendar Girls story by penning songs for a new version of the stage show. He told me: “It’s been a new and great experience ... I loved the film so much and being able to put music to it has been wonderful for me.” WHAT can a show do that has terrible ratings despite lots of hype and exposure? Well, in the case of Good Morning Britain, make things worse by signing up unemployed Piers Morgan as a guest host. The real reason is simple – he is contracted and paid by ITV, yet with no other shows to offer him he will become a holiday cover for the show. Now you know... FORMER X Factor Contestant Ray Quinn has launched his own autobiography. He tells me: “So much has happened since being on the show and it felt the right time to detail it all. I can’t believe how quick all that time has gone, but the book is a great read.” EMMERDALE’S Danny Miller, who plays bad boy Aaron in the soap, tells me that the show’s producers love him in crying scenes, as: “I can just turn it on, and it happens, but I am not that sad at all off camera. Given his background, it’s easy for me to think about how it could have been for me also.”

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It’s going to be an interesting few weeks LTHOUGH it may feel like the election campaign has been running for most of the year, this was the week when the starting gun was fired and the campaign officially began. House of Commons offices have all been emptied, the Palace of Westminster stands quiet and empty and the General Election – which really means 650 individual constituency elections – is a matter of a few weeks away. We are lucky. In some constituencies the vote won’t really need counting – blue or red it can simply be weighed and whichever party has provided the MP will continue to do so. Here things are different. Ours is a marginal seat and whichever party wins is likely to form the government. It means that every vote counts, and that’s how it should be. Politics and our democracy would both be better if there were more marginal seats. Not just because it makes things more interesting, although that’s a good start,

but because it makes candidates and their parties more accountable. Anyone who has watched the news this week will have seen all sorts of things said by the political parties. Years ago these various claims were the only real source of information. These days, thanks to the internet, things are different. The election has huge implications for our country and it must be worth a few minutes online. One of the important issues is the NHS. It just happens that at the moment different political parties run the NHS in different parts of the UK. In Scotland it’s the SNP, in Wales it’s Labour and in England it’s the Conservative/ Lib Dem coali-

tion. Some of the problems are common to all of the UK, some are not. Have a look for yourself and you’ll see where the NHS fares worst. It’s odd that the party that can’t run a health service in Wales now want to run the NHS in England. Failure in Wales really shouldn’t be inflicted elsewhere. It’s the same with all the positive economic news. It must be odd for those people who are trying to undermine the good news for political reasons. I assume that deep down they don’t believe the comments they make and that they are really pleased. Surely at least in private they put our country’s recovery above political point-scoring – sometimes I wonder! Thank you to everyone for all the good wishes that have already come into the office. It’s going to be an interesting few weeks! Best wishes,

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BATLEY IRISH Democratic League Club will play host to another fundraising event tonight (Fri). Running from 7pm, there will be a family fun night in aid of the Yorkshire Down Syndrome Group, with live entertainment, stalls, a raffle and an auction. Organised by group founder Clare Ellarby and Karen Door, together with help from members of the Nash committee, on stage in the concert room will be singer Samuel Hoyle and guitarist and vocalist Billy Mitchell. Raffle prizes include a meal for two, a Wakefield Wildcats shirt and a month’s membership at the T3 gym in Dewsbury. As well as a DJ, there will be appearances by characters from the Disney film Frozen.

Ossett table top sale A CAR BOOT-STYLE table top sale will be held at the Ossett War Memorial Community Centre on Saturday April 11. The event, running from 10am until 12.30pm at the Prospect Road venue, is organised by the Ossett Town Centre Partnership. Admission is 50p, including a cup of coffee, tea or fruit juice with a biscuit, and bacon sandwiches will be available.

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Celebrating a stylish year A POPULAR hair salon in Dewsbury Moor is celebrating a year since its launch. Salon 84, on Heckmondwike Road, was opened in April 2014 by experienced hairstylist Dawn Broadhead. Dawn, of Mirfield, spotted the vacant salon premises and decided to launch her own venture after 15 years in the hairdressing business. The 30 year-old said: “We’re in a really good location, and business in the first year has been terrific. “There have been some long hours, but it’s been worth it as the feedback from clients has been excellent.” Dawn has previously worked for salons in Mirfield and Heckmondwike, and some of her clients now regularly travel to her unisex

Dewsbury Moor salon for their hairdressing needs. Salon 84 is open on Tuesdays from 9am to 2pm, Wednesdays from 9am until 3pm, Thursdays until 7pm

and Fridays until 6pm. Dawn opens from 8am to 3pm on Saturdays and will also fit in appointments outside of these hours if required.

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A HAT-TRICK from Ross Hayden helped Cleckheaton to a bonus point win over already-relegated Beverley. The Moorenders got back to winning ways with a comfortable win over the bottom place side despite enjoying a closer encounter back in November, when Cleck snatched the victory. Hayden’s first came from a kick from Michael Piper, which the speedy full-back collected before beating the Beverley defender. Hayden also added the extras. The full-back’s second came after Rob Afoa-Peterson created space for him to dive in at the corner for a 12-0 lead in as many minutes. James Wilson finished off another powerful play down Cleckheaton’s right. The bonus point came from Hayden’s third and final try just on 35 minutes when Mike Piper dabbed a short kick through, which the fullback reacted to first for a well-taken try. Hayden converted both of those scores to take his personal points haul for the day

Martin Woodhead can’t lose the Beverley tacklers to 21, with the first period not quite yet over. A determined Beverley side refused to give up and a fumble from the restart following Cleck’s fourth try created an opportunity for Beverley to mount their first real attack. Danny Vento was adjudged to have deliberately attempted to slow the play and shown a yellow card. Beverley capitalised, securing some pride when winger Jake Marin went in for an unconverted try. At the break Cleckheaton led 26-5. Still down to 14 men Cleckheaton applied pressure from the outset as the second half got underway. Within minutes Mike Piper rushed onto a short pass from Afoa-

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Peterson and pushed his way over from short range to score at the side of the sticks. Captain Richard Piper added another converted try, directing a maul to the line before powering to the ground and Mike Piper extended Cleckheaton’s score to 41-5 with a drop goal. With the win already sealed, the Moorenders brought on some fresh legs in the shape of Tom Austin, Carl Mason and Alex Dawson from the bench to keep the home side’s momentum running high. A thumb injury for Vento saw him being forced to leave the field, with second-row Richard Brown looking surprisingly comfortable switching to the inside centre position. Richard Piper added Cleck’s seventh try and Hayden rightly had the last say on the scoreboard, adding the conversion for a result of 48-5. Cleckheaton refused to take their foot off the gas against an opposition that have struggled this season, as they look to maintain their position of fifth in the National League Three North table. The side will be looking for victory in their next game as they travel to Westoe a week on Saturday.

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Hanging Heaton moving forward HANGING HEATON cricket chairman John Carruthers, who claimed his 1,000th Bradford League wicket last summer, says he is prepared to wind down his career, writes Mike Poppewell. “I will start the season in the first team but probably float between the firsts and seconds,” he says, “We will have to see how it goes.” Although undecided about his own future, Carruthers (pictured right) is confident that his club is moving in the right direction to secure steady growth, and new signings ahead of this season suggests another competitive campaign is in prospect. “My first target is always to make sure we stay in the top division,” Carruthers said. “We have struggled at times since we were last promoted and so we take nothing for granted.” The main addition to the first team for the coming season is former Baildon and Farsley all-rounder Ian Philliskirk. Although Philkiskirk has had the

odd run-in with officials and opponents during his career in the Bradford League and Carruthers believes his new man’s combative approach is just the edge his side needs to progress. In addition to Philliskirk, skipper Gary Fellows hopes to have former England under-19 paceman Josh Shaw available for most games. Shaw, the son of former Yorkshire bowler Chris Shaw, is currently with Yorkshire CCC but as an opening bowler, and useful batsman, Carruthers believes he will do well for the club but he also gives credit to those behind the scenes for their “year-by-year improvement”. “We have great support from peo-

ple like our club steward Peter Jagger and president Mel Dearden. They work tirelessly to bring money into the club and the make sure we have a stable set up.” he said. “They work tirelessly to bring money into the club and the make sure we have a stable set up and progressive outlook,” Carruthers added. As for the all-too-easy ‘get out of jail’ overseas signings, he is sure his home-grown policy is the right one. He insists: “We have been caught cold on more than one occasion with overseas players and I believe, generally, you are guaranteed more commitment from your English players.” Last year’s third place finish, albeit 65 points behind champions Cleckheaton, was a boost for Hanging Heaton after struggling to stay up in previous years. But, when you look at the disappointng 2014 finish of clubs with a long history of success, like East Bierley, Lightcliffe and Pudsey Congs, it is easy to see why Carruthers is eager to avoid any complacency.

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Friday April 3, 2015

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE

Godding on target for Fishers ST JOHN FISHER’S lead at the top of the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division remains at three points after they won 7-2 at Millbridge WMC. Andy Godding led the way with a hat-trick, Rob Hiscox fired a brace with Rob Bordman and an own goal completing the tally. Jamie Wasley and Luke Sherman replied for Millbridge, who drop to fifth. Second-placed Birkenshaw had Michael Smith and Jonjo Haley on the scoresheet as they won 2-1 at bottom side Battyeford. Kristian Angus hit five goals in third placed Overthorpe Sports Clubís 7-0 win away at Oakwell Motel, with Jamie Beever and Steve Jordan claiming the others. Woodman Batley Carr climb to fourth place after they won 3-1 at AFC Chickenley. Mirfield Town completed their CHAMPIONSHIP season with an unblemished record by claiming their 18th consecutive league win with a 5-0 victory over

Heckmondwike Sports Club. Jonathan Mitchell and Kieran Corley both hit braces for Mirfield, who also has Chris Meeson on target. Mount Pleasant also completed their season with a 6-4 win over Taylor, thanks to Faisal Adam (two), Nadeem Seedat, Adam Rawat, Raees Lorgat and Abdullah Mayat. Mount lie third but can still be overtaken by Marsh, who lost 3-1 against Birstall St Patricks. Jean-Marie Julienne hit two for Birstall, who also had Tom

Williams on target, while Liam Roe fired Marsh’s consolation. Hartshead climbed from the foot of the table after strikes from Daniel Laidlaw and Andrew Tiffany saw them win 2-1 at St John Fisher Reserves. Navigation lead DIVISION ONE by just two points following their 4-1 win over Dewsbury Westside thanks to strikes from Rob McCall, Dave Blakeley, Bobby Campbell and an own goal. Second-placed Deighton WMC slipped up, losing 1-0 to local rivals Town Rangers, Ross Hawkroyd hitting the winner. Punch Bowl are up to seventh after Josh Wood’s hat-trick helped them to a 5-2 win at The Yorkshireman. Alex Joseph and Ryan Foster claimed the others, with The Yorkshireman replying through Ben Simpson and Liam Oldroyd. Overthorpe Sports Club recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season, winning 3-1 at Ravenswharfe. Craig Fryer, Danny Marshall

and Sean Hodgson found the net for Overthorpe, with Steve Smith replying for Ravenswharfe. In DIVISION TWO, Scholes Athletic lead the way by four points after goals from Gareth Jones (two), Kieran Armitage, Dave Blackburn and Nathan White saw them win 5-0 against Batley Celtics. FC Liversedge’s game with Batley Irish Nash was abandoned, while third placed Hanging Heaton Cricket Club enjoyed a 6-0 win at Six Lane Ends thanks to Dave Hall’s hattrick, plus further goals from Jamie Baulk, Martin Wood and James Keen. Cobras remain in fourth place despite drawing 4-4 at lowly Snowdon. Greg Woods, Janzaab Ahmed, Brandon Yates and Matthew Jubb netted for Cobras, with Shakeel Pandor (two), Bilal Salu and an own goal accounting for Snowdon’s tally. Tim Blackburn and Sam Duffy netted for St Ignatius in their 2-1 win over Clifton Rangers.

SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Nine-goal TVR clinch Premier crown in style TVR UNITED lifted the Spen Valley League PREMIER DIVISION title in style, as they thrashed Savile Utd 9-2. Faisal Shabbir and Asif Iqbal both hit hat-tricks, with Ashiq Iqbal, Junaid Taj and Mohammed Aftab also getting on the scoresheet for the champions. Faisal Adam and Nadeem Shaikh got the goals for Savile. Meanwhile it was fifth versus sixth as Savile Youth came out on top against Girlington in a 10-goal thriller. Goals from Imran Patel, Umair Patel and Abdullah

Aswat, as well as a hat-trick from Lookman Polli meant Savile returned home with all three points. Despite Chris Blackburn scoring twice for Marsh, the Cleckheaton side were hammered 7-2 by second-placed Vision, who managed to get seven different scorers on the sheet. Liam Shields, Chris Lever, Lloyd Webster, Josh Mortimor, Michael Roebuck, Paul King and an unfortunate own goal rounded off the rout. In the FIRST DIVISION Howden Clough just edged

past town rivals George Healey 5-4 in a high-scoring game. Ash Parky and Dominic Hinchliffe each scored a brace for George, but goals

from Gary Woods, Lee Crossland, Lewis Boddy, Reece Scholes and Simon secured victory for Clough. Meanwhile Mount Pleasant travelled to title-chasers Hightown Jets but went down 5-2. Adam Smith grabbed two, and Lee Williams, Jamie Asquith and Nathan Clarke also scored for the Jets. Mohammed Patel and Abdurraheem Mayat netted for the Mount. The bad results for the Heavy Woollen sides continued as Cleckheaton Sporting

conceded 11 in their away game at Idle FC. Carl Dowson, Callum Doherty, Aaron Irving and Matthew Addy all got braces for Idle with Paulie Lawson getting a consulation for Cleck. Despite Saddique Yusuf’s solo effort for Inter Batley, they went 4-1 to fifth-placed Athletico. Daniel Benjamin (two), Shamraz Hussain and Shakeel Malik got on the scoresheet for the home side, as Inter still search for their first win of the season.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Drop fears for Sedge DESPITE being level at halftime, Liversedge slumped to their second straight defeat as they were beaten 4-1 at home to Handsworth Parramore in the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division. The away side struck first when debutant Keiran Wells provided the cross which found Danny Buttle, who fired in from close range after 17 minutes. But just after the half-hour mark Sedge took control and capitalised on errors as Joel Farrar scored with a looping header to into half-time with the scores level at 1-1. The interval seemed to come at

OSSETT TOWN thought victory was in their sights a they led 2-0 until the dying minutes – when their opponents Clitheroe scored three late goals to snatch the win. Town and took an early lead with a goal after six minutes from Steven Jeff. On 26 minutes Town doubled their lead as Josh Whiteley slid the ball home from an extremely tight angle. After the break the home side

the wrong time for Sedge as they were put on the back foot in the opening 20 minutes of the second half. Parramore were constantly on the attack, but struggled to make the breakthrough. However in the 66th minute the floodgates opened as Alex Rippon ripped through the Sedge defence and played the ball to Wells, who scored from the edge of the box. Straight from the kick-off, Handsworth won the ball back and Rippon again made a darting run and linked up with Wells, who scored his second goal in as many minutes. Alan Colquhoun’s men seemed to throw the towel in, and this

was evident as Wells bagged his hat-trickin the 68th minute with a volley inside the box as Sedge were on the receiving end of a hammering. • LIVERSEDGE’S relegation fears worsened as they lost 5-2 to Albion Sports on Wednesday, night, despite scoring the first and last goals. Joel Farrar netted after just 11 minutes for Sedge, making it his second goal in as many matches. However Albion hit back with one of their own, Andy Phillips knocking the ball past Sam Dobbs for the equaliser. With the scores level at halftime, Liversedge may have

thought they had a chance of bringing something home from the tricky away fixture. But this wasn’t to be as 15 minutes into the second- alf the home side scored three goals in six minutes to put clear daylight in between them and the visitors. Alex Cusack with the first, before Daniel Facey hit a quick fire double. Sedge then conceded a fourth, again Cusack scoring for Albion. With the final whistle about to blow, Kieran Corley scored a lastminute consolation goal for Alan Colquhoun’s side, who slumped to their third successive defeat. They make the trip to Maltby Main tomorrow (Sat).

Town are sunk by three late strikes came out all guns blazing and created more chances, but Ossett man of the match Brad Dixon dealt with them comfortably. Both sides created more opprtunities but couldn’t execute until five minutes from time when Dixon pulled off another save, but poor Town defending saw Zac Dale pull one back for

the home team. Ossett tried to play out the game but a long ball from Clitheroe landed at the feet of substitute Joseph Mullen, who had acres of space to fire home and level the scores. A bemused Ossett side looked to regain the lead but after having a penalty appeal waved away, Clitheroe broke away

down the left, giving Ross Dent an opportunity to grab all three points with a third goal. Town remain 18th and take on Radcliffe Borough on Saturday, with the derby game against Ossett Albion on Easter Monday. OSSETT ALBION sealed their third straight victory as their solid season in Evo Stik Division

One North continued with a 1-0 win over Prescot Cables. The first half of the match was a non-event but a good secondhalf move from Albion finished with a shot from Connor Brunt which squirmed under the keeper’s body and into the net. Albion’s next game is trip to play-off contenders Bamber Bridge tomorrow (Sat), with the Ossett derby against Town taking place at their ground on Easter Monday.

Runners-up spot for Belles WOMEN’S FOOTBALL THERE was disappointment for Ossett Town and Battyeford Belles when both clubs saw their respective title hopes disappear. Town finished their season in top spot but could only wait while their rivals played catch up with their fixtures. In the event a 2-0 win by Harrogate Railway over Bradford Park Avenue saw them leapfrog into top spot to finish champions in the West Riding League PREMIER DIVISION and win promotion to the North East Regional League. Meanwhile Battyeford were needing nothing short of a miracle to secure the SECOND DIVISION title. Dewsbury Rangers, lying second bottom, would have had to beat Bradford City A by double figures to stop the Premier League club’s third team winning their second successive championship, and promotion in this League. In the end, a 5-1 win for Bradford, in a mudbath, gave them three points and the title. Although the League season has finished for most clubs, the West Riding League have introduced a Supplementary Cup, but there are no fixtures this week with it being Easter Sunday.

Cup dates revealed THE SPEN Valley and District Association Football League Cup semi-finals and final will take place at Overthorpe Sports Social Club. There will be six matches in total, with the first on April 9 between George Healey and Palestino (6.15pm) for a place in the Spen Valley Memorial Trophy final. The other semi will see Idle take on Hightown Jets on April 14 (6.15pm) and the final taking place on April 25 (2pm). In the Spen Valley Challenge Trophy semi-finals Norfolk will play Palestino on April 16 (6.15pm), and Savile Youth take on Route 1 Rovers on April 21 (6.15pm). The final of the Challenge Trophy will take place on May 2 at 2pm. Tickets for the game are adults £3, OAPs £1 and children £1.

Free coaching spots THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION is offering free professional coaching for five to 11-year-olds this half-term at Batley Grammar School. The free hour-long taster sessions take place on Monday April 13, with ages 5-7 beginning at 4pm, ages 7-9 at 5pm and ages 9-11 starting at 6pm. Qualified FA coaches will be on hand to support children, helping them improve their footballing ability, their confidence, social skills and fitness – and the programme will cater to children of all abilities. Normally sessions run weekly after school and cost no more than £2, but this half-term sessions are free. For more information visit www.TheFA.com/Skills.

CYCLE SPEEDWAY

Under-strength side are Buried at home HECKMONDWIKE Cycle Speedway club played host to Bury on Sunday, but with Heckmondwike missing three of their strong Division One riders and four of their juniors they could only watch as the strong Bury team took full advantage. Heckmondwike’s Ryan Summersgill was called on at short notice to make up the team and Russell Warcup made his Division One debut on the team. The home side lost 48-102, with Heckmondwike’s scorers being 13-year-old Heckmondwike Adam Watson rider Will Naylor (in blue top) 9+1; Ryan Summersgill 6; Laura Watson 7; Darren Kent 11; Justin Naylor 8; Mick Knowles 6 and Russell Warcup 1 (1st team debut) In the under-13s match Heckmondwike were significantly outnumbered, with Bury fielding more than 10 riders against Heckmondwike’s three juniors on the day. Home scorers were: Will Naylor 15, Declan Summersgill 14 and Ben Summersgill 12. Training takes place at 7.30pm on Wednesday nights at Firth Park, Heckmondwike with all equipment provided. For more information contact Justin Naylor on 07799 367370.

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Friday April 3, 2015

PLAYER RATINGS

KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

DEWSBURY RAMS

ROVERS SINK THE RAMS Dewsbury score first but lose out to Featherstone KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

DEWSBURY RAMS 28 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 38 Oliver Roby at the Tetley’s Stadium

DESPITE Scott Hale giving Dewsbury the lead after just six minutes, a Remy Marginet hat-trick helped Featherstone Rovers to victory in an entertaining clash. After a frantic start to the game, Hale capitalised on a slick passing move involving Tom Hemingway and Anthony Thackeray to cross the line. Former Ram Andy Bostock replied for the visitors to make it 6-6 after nine minutes. Thackeray restored the Rams’ advantage seven minutes later, skipping his way through the Fev defence after Ryan Hepworth caused some damage close to the line.

ATTACK: Thackray kicks through as Hale watches on But Will Sharp raced in at the left corner for an uncon-

Steve Horsfall

verted try to reduce the margin to just two points.

Then Featherstone took control as Marginet raced over for two tries. Paul Sykes converted the first and the visitors led 20-12. Dewsbury’s Kieran Hyde landed a 38th-minute penalty and his side then drew level as the hooter sounded for the end of the first half. Rovers coughed up possession and Hyde gathered the ball before kicking through from the free play. Dalton Grant reacted quickest, out-pacing Ian Hardman to dive over. Hyde converted to make it 20-20 at the break after a breathless first 40. He then edged Dewsbury ahead with a penalty on 48 minutes, but Rovers took a firm grip on the game soon after as Sykes raced through a gap and looped a long-range

pass over the covering defenders to send Marginet over for his hat-trick. Marginet, who was enjoying a stellar night, took over the kicking duties and improved his own score. The visitors were rampant and Milner pounced on a kick to the in-goal area to put his side clear. Marginet again converted before landing a penalty to put Rovers 34-22 ahead. But Rovers weren’t finished there. Sykes and full-back Jy Hitchcox combined to send Cording over for Rovers’ seventh and final try of the night, sealing the points with 10 minutes to go. Hemingway replied with a late try for the Rams, but it was Rovers who went home happy.

So close for Celtic U-14s in physical cup clash

Kieran Hyde Dale Morton Jason Crookes Shane Grady Dalton Grant Matty Wildie Anthony Thackeray Matthew Haggarty Tom Hemingway Ryan Hepworth Rob Spicer Scott Hale Aaron Brown

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SUBS: Wayne Godwin Paul Jackson Toby Adamson Makali Aizue

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FEATHERSTONE Jy Hitchcox Ben Blackmore Ian Hardman Nathan Chappell Will Sharp Paul Sykes Remy Marginet Jordan Baldwinson Sam Irwin Andy Bostock Jamie Cording Alex Foster Tim Spears

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SUBS: Will Milner Paul Wood Matt James Jack Ormondroyd

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GAME GUIDE DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Hale (6), Thackeray (16), Grant (40), Hemingway (73). Goals: Hyde (5/5), Hemingway (1/1).

FEATHERSTONE Tries: Bostock (9), Sharp (22), Marginet (32, 34, 56), Milner (63), Cording (70). Goals: Sykes (2/4), Marginet (3/4).

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DEWSBURY Celtic U-14s travelled to Eastmoor Dragons in the preliminary round of the Yorkshire Juniors Continuation Cup. Both sides looked physical in the opening sets before Celtic gained an early lead. Cameron Berry scooted over for a try on six minutes. Eastmoor intimidated Celtic in the middle of the park with some strong tackling and the home side equalised on 11 min-

utes with a deserved try in the corner. With strong defences on show it was going to be a low-scoring tie, but on 18 minutes Lewis Teale dived over the line. Opposition man of the match Charlie Heaton added the extras to give Celtic a 10-4 lead. However their advantage was shortlived when two minutes later the Dragons drew level again, to leave the scores poised 10-10 at the break.

Just minutes into the second period Eastmoor scored a try in the right-hand corner. Celtic were guilty of too many errors and the Dragons extended their lead to 18-10 with another try. Celtic kept on the pressure and got their rewards when Jack Kelly went over in the corner to reduce the deficit to four. With seconds left the Dragons were awarded a penalty, but the kick hit the bar to leave the final score at 18-14.

Penalty Count: 12-6 Referee: Warren Turley Attendance: 1,798 Half-Time: 20-20 Weather: Dry, still Sin-Bin: None Sent Off: None

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MAN OF THE MATCH DALE MORTON The second-rower had an excellent game and marshalled the Rams across the park

Bright start not enough for Celtic Austin’s testimonial dinner NCL DIVISION TWO

ASKAM DEWSBURY CELTIC

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ASKAM came from 16-6 down to record victory over Dewsbury Celtic. The men from the West Coast dominated the second half, scoring three unanswered tries, to

retain their spot at the top of Division Two. Dewsbury, who are yet to earn a point in the league this year after their two opening games, started the brighter of the two sides. Pat Foulstone converted Josh Knowles’s early try before crossing himself on 17 minutes. Sam Tattersfield touched down five minutes later to put Celtic 10

points clear, but they would not cross the Askam tryline again. Sam Broadley reduced the deficit for Askam before half-time and, in the second spell, the home side completed their comeback. Lee Norman, Ethan Guy and Broadley all crossed, with Adam Jackson converting their efforts, to give Askam their third win of the campaign.

AFTER the success of an auction, a calendar and the pre-season game against the Salford Red Devils, Dewsbury Rams favourite Austin Buchanan will round off his testimonial with a dinner at the club. The evening in the Royal Suite, on Friday April 10 (7.30pm) will have Garry Schofield as the guest speaker. The former Great Britain captain will be telling the tales of his time with the national team as well as sto-

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Gutsy display not enough to see off Leopards A DETERMINED display saw THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER12s lose to North Leeds Leopards in the Yorkshire Junior Continuation Cup. The Trojans started well in the first half with some great runs from Scott Naylor and Dylan Cooper. Playing in bad conditions, Tom Darley still looked a threat in attack and Asim Collomosse had his best game to date with some great tackles. Man of the match Kurt Hodgson worked hard at hooker scoring Thornhill’s only try, as the Leopards managed to score three tries to take the game. A battling THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-11s entertained Normanton Knights looking for back-to-back wins over the opposition. The visitors came with great determination and opened the scoring in great fashion, but for-

ward Khadeem Harris hit back with a try for the Trojans. Owen Hemingway and Thomas Frain tackled hard to stop the Knights attack. Kieran Duxbury also scored a try and goal and man of the match and parents’ player Chris Armitage made plenty of great try-saving tackles, but it wasn’t enough on the day. Meanwhile the THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-10s played some excellent rugby as they took on East Leeds. Thornhill’s tries came from Connor Emerson, Kye Hodgson and Connor Hickling and parents’ man of the match Felix Ellis. Goals came from Hickling, Bailey Lee and magic moment winner Henri Wood. Oliver Brown was top tackler and Harry Yates’s hard work earned him the 100 per cent effort award, with Scott Walker picking up the

ON THE CHARGE: Scott Walker drives forward for the U-10s man of the match. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-8s fought against the rain as they played away against Siddal. Bailey Bennett and magic moment winner Joshua White scored tries for the Trojans and was backed up in defence by Dylan Stanley and Ethan Richardson.

Top tackler was Jack Dunford and 100 per cent effort was award to Thomas Sykes. Ben Longley also scored a try and was awarded both player of the match and the parents’ player. Another fantastic performance by the THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-7s saw them go up against Dudley Hill. Frankie Firth and Seth Harkin both picked up the opposition’s player of the match. Nathaniel Broadhead claimed Thornhill’s player of the match for his tries and courageous tackling. Archie Barclay picked up top tackler, and Mason Hampson got the 100 per cent effort award for his performance. The magic moment went to Jack Archer for his first try, while Frankie Summers collected the parents’ player award.

ries from his playing days with Hull, Leeds and Balmain Tigers. Also in attendance will be Leeds Rhinos forward and Austin’s brother James Jones-Buchanan, who will be sharing all the stories about his younger sibling. Tickets for the event are £30 per person and include a three-course meal. For more information call the Rams on 01924 465489.

Dewsbury Moor U-16s knocked out by Dragons JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-16s came up against Premier Division Eastmoor Dragons in the Yorkshire Junior League Cup. The visitors showed their ability and were a constant threat to the Moor defence, but the Dewsbury youngsters held their own. The home side pulled together and kept the Dragons at bay, but the constant barrage eventually took its toll, with Eastmoor crossing the line. The succesful conversion made the score 6-0. Moor put some neat moves together, with Elliot Sheard and Craig O’Donnell feeding off some good work by Brad Samme and Billy Yarrow. Adam Taylor worked hard and this helped prop-forward Corey Walker go close in what was a decisive incident. The away side were becoming frustrated with the battling Moor team, and their frustrations boiled over – resulting in one of their players being sent off. Despite the efforts of Matt Atkinson and Ryan Long, they couldn’t prevent 12-man Eastmoor from scoring again, making the final score 10-0.

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Friday April 3, 2015

PLAYER RATINGS DONCASTER Dave Scott Sam Doherty Liam Welham Alex Gilbey Curtis Naughton Paul Cooke Josh Kittrick Matt Carbutt Kyle Kesik Craig Robinson Jansin Turgut Steve Snitch Mike Emmett

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SUBS: Russ Spiers Mitch Clark Jack Walton Bobby Tyson-Wilson

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BATLEY BULLDOGS Johnny Campbell Wayne Reittie Alex Bretherton Shaun Squires Shaun Ainscough Cain Southernwood Anthony Nicholson Keegan Hirst Luke Blake Alex Rowe Sam Scott Lee Mitchell Joe Chandler

SUBS: Adam Gledhill Tom Lillycrop James Brown Matt Fozard

KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Comeback ‘Dogs leave it late to defeat the Dons KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

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GAME GUIDE DONCASTER Tries: Turgut (18) Clarke (30). Goals: Scott 3/3.

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Brown (35), Rettie (69), Southernwood (74). Goals: Southernwood 2/4.

STATS Penalty Count: 6-7 Referee: T Crashley Attendance: 1,277 Half-Time: 14-6 Weather: Heavy showers, sunny intervals, cold Sin-Bin: None Sent Off: None

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DONCASTER BATLEY BULLDOGS

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Rob Clayton at the Keepmoat Stadium

BATLEY BULLDOGS trailed 14-0 with half an hour gone, but they produced a stunning fightback to clinch the game at the death 16-14 and leave Doncaster still searching for their first points of the season. It was a tremendous defensive effort in the second half from the home side, but long periods of sustained pressure from the visitors finally took their toll and the Dons had no energy left, with the Bulldogs grabbing two tries in the final 11 minutes. At one stage the home side led 6-2 on the penalty count when well in control of the game, but fortunes reversed with the home side then conceding five further penalties to Batley’s one. The game started pretty evenly with the first real opportunity not coming until the 15th minute, when the Dons conceded a penalty for hitting out in

the tackle. This put them under pressure, but Batley failed to get the ball down. It was then the home side who got a foothold on the game, immediately launching a counter attack. A kick from Paul Cooke bounced badly for Johnny Campbell and Jansin Turgut, on loan from Hull FC, went over on his home debut. Dave Scott added the conversion.

Doncaster increased their lead with a 23rd-minute penalty goal from Scott, awarded on the last tackle for offside. Mitch Clarke grabbed a 30th-minute try, showing great strength powering over from close range with two tacklers on him. Scott converted to give the home side a well-deserved 14-0 lead. The Bulldogs earned a scrum attack 10 metres out with nine minutes remaining to put some rare pressure on the Doncaster line. They spread the ball out with speed and James Brown went over, with Southerwnood converting. Paul Cooke conceded a 39th minute penalty when interfering with a player looking to get into an attacking position. Cooke was let off the hook though, with Southernwood pulling the penalty attempt wide off the posts. The home side went into half-time holding onto a 14-6 lead. Batley completely dominated the second half, and put the home side under huge spells of pressure straight from the restart. Doncaster suffered a injury blow in

NCL DIVISION ONE

SADDLEWORTH RGRS 12 SHAW CROSS SHARKS 32 at Shaw Hall Bank Road

SHAW CROSS SHARKS produced another sparkling display to beat Saddleworth Rangers 32-12 and go sixth in the table. Two tries from Sam Ottewell and scores from Martyn Holland, Robbie Byatt, Jordan Anderson and Curtis

Sidebottom secured the points for the away side. The opening try of the game came when a loose kick from the Saddleworth full-back was scooped up by Anderson and he headed towards the line, before a quick passing move led to Sidebottom going over in the right corner. Danny Flowers added the extras. Shaw Cross threw ball around, and eventually it landed in the arms of Ottewell, who crossed the line to

stretch the lead to 12-0. Saddleworth began to lose their discipline, with Matt Bottom being penalised twice in quick succession. The away side chose to go for goal, and Flowers slotted it over. The Sharks started to step up a gear, moving the ball freely. A kick from Holland was sent out to the left wing for Jack Gledhill to pick up, as he sprinted into acres of open space. Holland showed a great turn of pace and went in for a try, making it 20-0 at

half-time. Rangers were given a glimmer of hope right after the break when a cheap turnover of the ball led to Tom Dransfield going over the line. As the rain poured down Saddleworth pushed on and converted a penalty to claw their way back into the game. As the conditions worsened Shaw Cross had the best of the opportunities, as Holland kicked the ball along the floor, but Adam Masson was unable collect.

Trojans triumph after shaky start NCL DIVISION THREE

THORNHILL TROJANS WATERHEAD

the 49th minute with Craig Robinson leaving the field with a shoulder injury. The Dons came close in the 51st minute, Doherty going close in the corner but being shoved into touch. Batley lost full-back Johnny Campbell who was stretchered off just before the hour mark. A minute later and Batley launched an attack, and from a kick Doncaster knocked on, with the Dogs putting them under more pressure. With 69 minutes on the clock, the home side’s defence finally broke. A superb cross-field kick saw Wayne Rettie out-pace the Dons’ defence in the chase to touchdown at the corner. Southernwood failed to land the conversion, but the Bulldogs won the game with Southernwood going over from close range in the 74th minute and then converting. Doncaster had field possession twice in the dying stages but didn’t look like they had the energy levels left to produce a challenge.

Sparkling Sharks see off Saddleworth to go sixth

CAIN SOUTHERNWOOD The stand-off came up with key points for the Bulldogs

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THORNHILL TROJANS made it three wins from as many matches as they scored 11 tries to thrash Waterhead 62-10 in the National Conference League. The victory sees the Trojans go top of the table, despite a nervy start to the game which saw the away side go ahead after 14 minutes. The visitors from Oldham were first on the scoresheet when hooker Luke Defeu burrowed his way over, but Richard Bostock hit

back to get his first of the game. Waterhead’s Sam Bentley then went in for an unconverted try after a flowing attacking move . This spurred on the Trojans as Ben Kendall picked up the ball and danced his way through the Waterhead defence to score at the side of the posts. Joel Gibson converted. By now Thornhill were beginning to find some momentum and take hold of the game. A dummy from Danny Ratcliffe unlocked the defence, as he broke clear and raced over for a solo try, again Gibson added the extras. Bostock then forced his way over for his second, which was

Stags unveil new kit MIRFIELD STAGS have unveiled the club’s new alternate strip, which will also act as the Academy’s side’s primary kit. Green and black in design, paying tribute to the town’s former rugby league team, the impressive shirt features hoops and the branding of various new partners. The kit will be played in for the first time this month as the Stags’ open-age sides begin their regu-

lar-season campaigns, in Division One and Division Four of the RFL Yorkshire Men’s League respectively. This week the Stags also announced the appointment of Jon Humpleby as the club’s new development manager. Humpleby, a Mirfield resident and a qualified youth and community worker, currently operates in a community management role with Batley Bulldogs.

unconverted. Minutes later Josh Clough passed the ball to Gibson for his first try of the game. Then right on half-time Adam Allerton broke clear from just inside Thornhill’s half and eventually powered away to score a long-range try. Gibson converted to see the Trojans lead 34-10 at the interval. The home side started the second half as they finished the first, Allerton crossing the line for his second, as the opponents looked to have conceded the game. Waterhead’s Terry Fitzgerald spoke out of turn to the referee and was sent to the sin-bin. During this 10 minutes Thornhill scored two more tries.

First Liam Morley broke clear to put Joel Gibson over for a try between the posts, which he converted himself. Morley was again amongst the action, taking on the defence to and go over for a try. The impressive form of fullback Joel Gibson continued as he completed his hat-trick when he made good use of a break from Allerton. The centre broke clear and put Gibson away for a try which he converted himself. Sam Ratcliffe rounded off the scoring when he broke the line to race over for a try, to which Joel Gibson added the extras for his ninth conversion of the match.

The Sharks were on the attack once more, this time Gledhill stretching his legs down the left before a quick offload to Byatt who went over. Just over a minute later, Byatt was at it again. The Australian floated a kick over to Ottewell, who finished with style. Flowers again added the extras to maintain his 100 per cent record. Saddleworth managed to grab a concellation try when confusion in the Sharks' defence led to Jack Conner scoring for the Rangers late on.

Moor slay Dragons to get off the mark NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGIE DIVISION THREE

DEWSBURY MOOR EASTMOOR DRAGONS

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DEWSBURY MOOR MAROONS got off the mark in Division Three in style with an eight-try win over Wakefield outfit Eastmoor Dragons. Despite the rain, both sides produced some entertaining rugby, as second-rower Andy Robinson charged his way over for the first try of the game. Brad Foster added the extras. Good build-up play by Moor then allowed Bartley O’Brian to cross the line, Foster with the conversion. After a brief attacking spell from Eastmoor, Dewsbury upped the tempo, with two tries in the last 10 minutes of the half. Robinson grabbed his second and George Croisdale went in at the corner. Foster and James Eatherly converted the extras to make the score 24-0 at the break. The second half started as the first ended, with the Maroons continuing to dominate the Dragons. Lewis Holliday then jinked his way through the line to score another converted try. Good work down the middle from Phil Shotton and Adam Barrett allowed full-back Jordan Foster to get in on the action, helping himself to two tries. Brad Foster successfully converted the second to extend their lead. Eatherly then grabbed a try of his own to round off the scoring for Moor. The centre beat five defenders and went over in the corner for an unconverted try, making the final score 44-0.

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY MARCH 24: 1 T Johnson and J Hey;

2 J Roberts and M Loveridge; 3 J Tomlinson and G Fishwick; 4 C Parsonson and A Sharp.

EASTER RISING

Maun tips Dewsbury to Rams need to ‘click’ for tough run, says coach nick derby

By Joseph James Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

DEWSBURY coach Glenn Morrison says his side is “not clicking” yet as he prepares the Rams for a busy Easter period. Having played Halifax, Workington, Newcastle and Featherstone in the space of two weeks, the Rams will go up against local rivals Batley Bulldogs at Mount Pleasant tonight (Fri, 7.30pm). Morrison says the testing run of games has proved to be a struggle for his squad, culminating in a home loss to Featherstone last week. “It doesn’t help, but that’s no excuse,” he said. “We’re spending too much time defending, we’re not clicking. After the performance on Friday there’s been some home truths.” The Rams gained victories in a re-arranged Wednesday night fixture against Workington, as well progressing in the Challenge Cup against a tricky Newcastle Thunder. But defeats against local rivals Halifax and Featherstone leave Morrison’s men seventh in the table, behind the Bulldogs on points difference. The Dewsbury coach says the Heavy Woollen derby has come at the right time and added: “It’s a good thing it’s a derby game

ON THE CHARGE: Makali Aizue takes on the Featherstone defence because form goes out of the window.” Full-back or centre Karl Pryce has missed the last three games for the Rams but Morrison believes he may return to action tonight. “Karl has been suffering from a bad back, but he’s in the 19-man squad,” he said. “Joel Farrell was the 18th man in the last game, and he’s in the squad again and will definitely feature this weekend.”

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Longer-term injury concerns for Dewsbury are Ryan Fieldhouse, Greg Scott and forward Steve Nash. Morrison also confirmed that Luke Adamson suffered a crack in his jaw and will be sidelined for a number of weeks. Former Salford second-rower Adamson has produced some eyecatching performances, linking up well with his brother Toby, and his loss could be a major blow for the Rams

In recent games Paul Jackson has come into the side, adding his Super League experience to the Dewsbury pack, alongside fans’ favourite Makali Aizue. Former Batley prop Byron Smith also featured in the cup win against Newcastle. Squad rotation could prove to be vital for the Rams as the games come thick and fast, with Dewsbury entertaining high-flyers Bradford Bulls at the Tetley’s Stadium on Easter Monday (3pm). The Bulls have taken to the Championship with ease since being relegated, and have racked up some big scores in recent weeks. James Lowes’ team have had back-to-back games against Workington in the league and cup, and have scored 110 points in the two ties, conceding just 12. Rams chief Morrison played for Bradford when he first arrived from Australia and added: “It’s a great club, that’s why I brought my family over. “It’s always good going up against a former club. I really want Bradford in the Super League, but on Monday, I want to beat them. “The focus is on us, when you haven’t played well you need to focus on yourself. We haven’t clicked, but when when we do click, the opposition is going to know about it.”

Key Batley flyer Campbell out of action BATLEY could be without Johnny Campbell for several months after the key try-scoring back suffering ligament damage in the Bulldogs’ win over Doncaster. Coach John Kear confirmed that Campbell will miss a number of games after being taken to hospital with a suspected broken ankle. “Luckily it isn’t broken but there’s ligament damage,” Kear said. “It’s a major disappointment. For me he’s been our player of the season so far.” The Bulldogs boss confirmed he has spoken to a number of clubs about replacing Campbell (pictured right), but the busy Easter period has deterred teams from releasing their players. Kear said three more of his squad will face late fitness tests before tonight’s home game against Dewsbury Rams (Fri 7.30pm). Batley have been plagued with injuries recently, with only three of their first-choice backs – Shaun Ainscough, Wayne Reittie and Cain Southernwood – fit to play. However, Shaun Squires’ emergence this season has been impressive, with the centre tallying six tries in the campaign to date. After Batley’s game against Doncaster, the Dogs have only had four days to prepare for the Rams clash, and Kear says the intensity of training will come down a notch, due to the short turnaround. “Any Batley game against Dewsbury you take it as read that it’s going to be tough and intense,” he said. “Both teams are going to be highly motivated, so you’ve just got to accept that and get on with it.

“At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if you’re playing Doncaster, London or Dewsbury, it’s still two points.” The Wales boss said he was happy with the squad he has available, but admits the Rams’ playmakers could cause them problems. “Dewsbury have two outstanding half-backs in Thackray and Wildie, but you also need that grunt up front,” he added. “We have Cain Southernwood, and Anthony Nicholson has come in to replace Scott Leatherbarrow, we also have Alistair Leak we can put in there, so we’ll be fine.” Last Sunday Batley managed to fight back

from 14-0 down to snatch a victory at the Keepmoat Stadium, thanks to tries from James Brown, Wayne Reittie and Cain Southernwood. After the game the Batley coach gave credit to his opponents. “I thought Doncaster were really good, having watched two of their previous games they rectified a lot of faults and they really did challenge us,” he said. “They made it a very difficult day at the office for us. I was happy with the result, but unhappy with some elements of our performance. We’ve been involved in some close games recently, and we’ve come out the wrong way of them.” Batley make the long trip to London on Easter Monday in another tough Championship encounter, with the squad travelling down on the day of the game rather than the night before. “That’s out of our control. We’re not a club with loads of money, we just don’t have the resources to stay overnight,” Kear added. Despite this, the Bulldogs will go into the game with confidence, after London did not get off to as impressive a start as many predicted. Defeats to Sheffield, Leigh and Whitehaven leave them eighth on points difference. However the Broncos remain unbeaten at home and last week named Andrew Henderson as their new coach. The full-time team will also be looking for back-to-back victories after last weekend’s win over play-off contenders Halifax.

AHEAD of tonight’s Good Friday clash, former Dewsbury and Batley legend Danny Maun gave The Press an insight into what the build-up is like before the derby. The Hunslet Hawks centre played over 250 games for the Bulldogs over two spells and was a part of the team that lifted the Northern Rail Cup in 2010. He also won promotion with the Rams in a two-season stint at the Tetley’s Stadium. Maun says the atmosphere of that Northern Rail Cup final win was similiar to that of a Dewsbury v Batley game. “The atmosphere feels like a grand final, it just means more,” he said. “Back in the day when I first started at Batley, Dewsbury were the bigger side and so we all wanted to beat them. “The lads used to say ‘it doesn’t matter about the other games, as long as we beat Dewsbury’. “The players are talking about it all week, the intensity of the training picks up. All week players, fans, everyone is talking about it. It’s all about the bragging rights.” Both sides have started the season in a similiar fashion, registering three wins from their opening six games. Batley recently played Dewsbury’s Easter Monday opponents Bradford Bulls – a game which Maun says they were unlucky to lose. “Batley have started well, they’ve had a few losses against Halifax, Sheffield and Bradford,” he added. “I was at the Bulls game, they should have beaten them. “The Dogs have a good forward pack, Alex Rowe is the leader, and they’ve signed well. Ainscough has been strong and Squires has fitted right in.” Dewsbury lost 18-6 to Maun’s Hunslet side earlier this season, and he identified Anthony Thackray as the Rams’ main man. “When we played them this season, everything comes through him and he can defend as well,” Maun said. “But their forwards are good. Haggerty has been signed by St Helens, but Grady is the most under-rated centre in the league in my opinion, and I think Scott Hale could play Super League. “It’s going to be down to the half-backs. Southernwood has been playing well but now Leatherbarrow is out, he needs support. Dewsbury have established halfbacks in Wildie and Thackray and they have Godwin, so they have a good triangle. “If Dewsbury’s half-backs play well, I think they will just nick it.” • BATLEY BULLDOGS will be taking two buses down to London on Easter Monday. The Supporters Club bus will depart from Branch Road at 9.30am, picking up at the Tap Rooms and in Birstall. The cost is £25 adults and £15 children. For details call 07428 107632. The Bulldogs’ Independent Away Travel group’s bus will set off from Batley town centre at 7.30am, calling for breakfast in Coalville on route. The cost is £20, including breakfast. Contact 07516 302665 or message @Woodmanbus for more.