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MURDER PROBE ARRESTS Ravensthorpe pair grilled by police while another man facing charge for assisting an offender THREE men were arrested after police began a murder probe into the death of a Polish man in Ravensthorpe last month.

Two suspects, aged 25 and 20, were detained on suspicion of murder while a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three suspects, who are from Ravensthorpe, were arrested on Wednesday and were still in custody that night.

The investigation centres on the death of Marcin Siarczylski, 37, whose body was found in a wooded area near the canal off Low Mill Lane on March 14.

Mr Siarczylski is believed to have been in the UK for 12 years and was living in Halifax as of July 2014.

His death, one of several on or close to local waterways around that time, was initially treated

By Staff Reporters as unexplained. Police appealed for information about Mr Siarczlyski’s lifestyle and movements prior to his death.

Det chief Insp Mark Swift, of the Homicide and Major Enquiries Team, said new details had come to light following the appeal.

He said: “We would like to thank the public for their response to our appeal last week.

“As a result new information has come to light which suggests that Mr Siarczylski may have been murdered.

“Three men have been arrested in connection with this inquiry and remain in custody.”

Enquiries are continuing. Anyone with information can call the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Marcin Siarczylski, who was found dead off Low Mill Lane in March

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Strictly stars will be having a ball Deaths BATTYE GEOFFREY On 2 May, of Birstall &

Batley, aged 65. Service at St Peter’s Church, Birstall, Friday 13 May at 12.45pm, prior to interment in Batley Cemetery at 1.30pm.

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On 30 April, formerly of Ossett, aged 85. Husband of the late Joyce. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 13 May at 12.30pm.

On 25 April, aged 64, of Cleckheaton. Wife of Paul.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 6 May at 2.45pm.

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On 30 April, aged 87. Wife of Kenneth (Kerry). Service at Birstall Community Church, Monday 16 May at 11.30am followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30pm.

BUCKINGHAM ROGER On 29 April, in hospital, aged 74. Husband of Rosemary. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 12 May at 1.15pm.

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On 28 April, aged 87.

Husband of the late Annie.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 9 May at 10.30am.

FINNERAN BERNARD ‘BARNEY’ On 23 April, aged 73, of Batley. Service today, Friday 6 May at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

HIRST (NEE ROBINSON) MARGARET On 27 April, aged 76, of Cleckheaton. Service at

Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 10 May at 11.15am.

HOUGH BRENDAN On 1 May, aged 66, of Dewsbury. Partner of Kath.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 13 May at 2.45pm.

KITSON WILLIAM On 29 April, of Birstall, aged 77. Funeral enquires to George Brooke Ltd Tel 01924 454476.

SEMPLE (NEE JAMES) JOANNE MARIE Tragically on 26 March, aged 36. Service at Cottingley Crematorium, Tuesday 10 May at 9.40am, followed by interment at Cottingley Cemetery.

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TOWNEND (NEE WALLACE) SANDRA On 30 April, aged 74, of Cleckheaton. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 13 May at 11.15am.

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STRICTLY Come Dancing stars Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite will be hot-footing it down to Dewsbury Town Hall to make a special appearance at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Summer Ball.

The black tie event, which will be hosted by award-winning performer Billy Pearce, is part of a series of fundraising efforts by staff at Dewsbury and District Hospital to raise money for the Neuro Rehab ward.

K a t h r y n Fishwick, a consultant from the hospital, said: “Money raised from all our events is being used to fund everything from physio equipment to music therapy sessions.

“All of which help patients on the Neuro Rehab ward recovering from a stroke, traumatic injury or viral illness to get back to being who they once were.

“The funds we receive will enable us to support them back to being able to do all the things that we take for granted such as boiling a kettle or handling money.”

The Strictly Summer Ball will take place at Dewsbury Town Hall on Friday July 1, from 6.45pm to 12.30am.

The dress code is ‘black tie and summer glitz’ and tickets can be purchased at £50 per person from strictlysummerball@gmail.com, or by calling 07837 545642.

Kathryn concluded: “I’m delighted that Natalie and Ian will be making an appearance at our ball, I’m sure they will put us all to shame on the dancefloor, but I hope that they may be able to teach us a few moves!”

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45p/minute New turf ensures Mirfield Show’s long-term viability News in Brief and sunshine so the grass can re-grow. the Mirfield Show can now take place on DRAINAGE works mean the ever-popular helpline Local election results “The field will remain in a fragile condithe showground for years to come.”

Mirfield Show can stay put for years to tion for the next few months so the public The show is one of the biggest public come. concerns events in the district with crowds of up to gate to the field will remain locked during Chappelow Sports Turf, of Sands Lane, 20,000 attending. completed repairs and grass reseeding at this time. We ask the public to not walk on CALLERS using a new community health service can be charged up to 45p a minute, councillors were told.

Kirklees Council’s health scrutiny panel heard concerns about the cost of phoning Locala’s Care Closer to Home sevice.

Calls to an 0303 single point of contact number cost 12p a minute from a landline but range from 3p to 45p a minute from mobiles.

It is feared those with payas-you-go phones, who may not be able to afford a contract, will be the hardest hit.

Panel chairman Coun Liz Smaje (Con, Birstall and Birkenshaw) asked Batleybased Locala to find out exactly what patients are being charged.

She added anyone needing to make regular calls could face a substantial phone bill.

Pressure was also put on Locala to make sure they answer calls within the target time of 90 seconds.

That led to a warning notice from commissioners who awarded the £238m contract.

The meeting heard one patient had a 28 minute-wait while only 40 per cent of calls were answered in the target time in the service’s first week in April.

Locala interim director of operations Jackie Ramsay said sickness and resignations had hit Care Closer to Home.

But she added: “We believe we have a really robust plan to get that right and we are being managed by the CCG to help us do that.”

Drinkdriving job loss A MOBILE burger van owner faces unemployment after reversing into an off-duty police officer’s car while drinkdriving.

Beverley Johnson, 53, was leaving Mecca Bingo at around 9.30pm on November 13 last year when the incident happened.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard she reversed out of a space in the Railway Street car park.

The off-duty officer called police as he believed she had been drinking – and tests showed she had 63mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath.

Johnson, of Pontefract, had been out playing bingo with friends and drank two pints of Fosters.

Magistrates banned her from driving for 18 months. Johnson also has to pay a £250 fine, £250 costs and a £25 victim surcharge.

the showground last week.

As a result organisers are promising a squelch-free Mirfield Show on Sunday August 21.

Jack Hinchcliffe, of the show committee, asked the public not to walk on the newlyseeded grass until it has grown back.

He added: “We now just need some rain

the newly-seeded grass until it has fully recovered.”

Chairman Karen Bullivant said the aim of the works was to make the field flat and firm underfoot.

She added: “This essential work will make event planning much smoother and less stressful in the future. It also means

Attractions for this year are due to be announced. Previous events included BMX trial bikes, truck racing, archery, helicopters and duck herding.

Details of competitions and classes are online www.mirfieldshow.com, where advance tickets can be bought for just £3.50.

Legendary volunteer honoured

By Steve Martyn CROW NEST PARK’S restored cascade has been officially dedicated to a much-loved volunteer.

Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane attended a brief ceremony on Bank Holiday Monday honouring Brenda Rochell, who sadly passed away in 2014.

Brenda Rochell worked voluntarily in the park for over 10 years, putting in more than 8,000 hours of effort, and now the lake’s 15-foot high cascade is dedicated to her memory.

The waterfall was one of the glories of the original 1893 design for the park and was a familiar feature for many years.

More recently the earthenware drains, which were designed to deliver water from all over the park to the top of the cascade, fell into disrepair and the feature ran dry.

When the Friends of Crow Nest Park group completed a project to clean and reline the lake with a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, they felt that the job wasn’t complete without restoring the cas-

cade as well.

With funding from the Friends themselves, Kirklees Council and a generous legacy from Brenda Rochell’s will, it was possible to fund pipework and a pump so that water from the lake is now pumped up to the top of the cascade.

Unlike the Victorians, who were dependent on rainfall to make the water flow, the cascade is now guaranteed to be running from 10am to 4pm each day.

Brenda’s sister, Shirley Shepley (pictured above), attended the ceremony on Monday with the mayor and mayoress.

Friends of Crow Nest Park member Jennifer Devlin said: “Brenda was always prepared to chat to visitors and to pass on her knowledge of plants – and many a cutting too.

“Many people felt a visit to the park was not complete without popping in to see Brenda in the wildflower garden or the greenhouse.

“She is sorely missed.”

NORTH KIRKLEES: Voters went to the polls yesterday (Thurs) for council and police commissioner elections.

Counting was expected to start in Huddersfield at around 9am today, with results due after lunch.

Labour were one seat away from becoming the first party in sole charge of Kirklees Council in 19 years.

Key battles include Dewsbury West, Dewsbury South and Mirfield.

See our www.thepressnews.co.uk website and Facebook page for updated results and reaction.

Puppy curfew slip HECKMONDWIKE: A man breached a court order to bring an unruly puppy back indoors.

James Fawcett, 32, of Lincoln Avenue, was given a curfew as part of his bail conditions for a burglary charge.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he was outside for 15 minutes past the electronically-monitored 8pm start time last Wednesday.

Cheryl Ford, mitigating, said Fawcett was in the garden and did not leave the address.

She added: “The defendant has three dogs, one of which is a puppy which doesn’t obey orders.”

Magistrates released Fawcett on the same bail terms, which are that he must live and sleep at his address and abide by the curfew.

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Tireless volunteer Brenda Rochell, who died in 2014

MIRFIELD: The town has a new mayor for the first time in more than three years.

Coun Sean Guy (Con, Northorpe) was elected to the post at a town council meeting on Tuesday.

He was co-opted onto the town council in 2014 and served as deputy mayor last year.

Coun Paul Blakeley was named as the new deputy.

Former mayor Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton, also a Kirklees councillor, was elected in 2013.

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News In Brief Meet the police OSSETT: Residents have a chance to shape policing in the town at a meeting next week.

Current priorities include a crackdown drug dealing at the Broadowler Estate and antisocial behaviour at the bus station.

Further issues can be raised at a police PACT meeting at the town hall at 7pm on Tuesday.

MIRFIELD: A unique First World War exhibtion has been awarded a £10,000 lottery grant.

The West Yorkshire Print Workshop is working on a display of rarely seen postcards sent by soldiers from both sides of the war.

Items have come from the private collection of a local resident who amassed them over many years. Cash from the Heritage Lottery Fund will pay for research into the meanings of messages. Called Postkarte: Postcards from the Front, the exhibition at the Huddersfield Road premises will run from Saturday July 9 to Saturday September 3.

CLECKHEATON: A talk about an upcoming production of Jayne Eyre is on at the library later this month.

Northern Ballet have a new show based on the Charlotte Bronte classic timed for the 200th anniversary of the novelist's birth.

Find out more on Saturday May 14 at 2pm.

There will also be a performance by the Stuart Stage School plus a raffle and refreshments.

The event has been organised by the Friends of Cleckheaton Library. To book a place call 01484 414868.

Family’s wait to find out how David died

By Staff Reporters A PROBE into the death of a man at a Heckmondwike care home is still on-going after seven months.

David Hustler, 76, died after a short unexpected illness at the Meadow Green residential facility on Dale Lane last October.

Concerns were raised by Mr Hustler’s family that this could be linked to the care he received.

Murder squad detectives interviewed care home workers and medical experts to see if there is any connection.

A doctor is compiling a report which could lead to files being passed to prosecutors.

The care home is run by Kirklees Council but the service is commissioned from Leedsbased Community Integrated Care (CIC).

Mr Hustler, a Bradford City

David Hustler, pictured watching his beloved Bradford City fire disaster hero, suffered from vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Formerly of Shipley, he died at Dewsbury District Hospital on October 28 last year.

Det Supt Simon Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said the doctor is a geriatrician.

He added: “The expert is looking at all aspects of Mr Hustler’s care and treatment to see if it was appropriate in the circumstances.

“When we have his findings we may then refer matters to the Crown Prosecution Service.”

Mr Hustler was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for rescuing two people from the Valley Parade fire in May 1985.

His son Simon said: “The fact it has taken this long is not a problem.

“It is better that the investigation is done thoroughly rather than quickly.

“The police need to have the evidence to take the case forward, which we understand takes time.”

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UNDER-THREAT Birstall Community Centre could be taken over by volunteers by the autumn.

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grant aid. The community centre, which is underneath the library, is used for activities including dance classes and meetings.

Moves are being led by activist Ian Blamires and councillors Liz Smaje and Andrew Palfreeman.

Having held talks with council officials about an asset transfer, they are now weighing up a bid for library.

Mr Blamires, 69, of Nova Lane, runs the Birstall in Bloom group with wife Joanne Cooney and about 20 volunteers.

He said: “The community centre at the moment is very well used and well-booked.

“It would be a great loss to Birstall if it was to close down.

“I want it there for the people of Birstall to use.”

Sort staffing before any changes – MP

By David Miller SAFE staff levels should be put before a controversial hospital reorganisation, an MP has said.

Paula Sherriff (Lab, Dewsbury and Mirfield) hit out as health chiefs lay the groundwork for looming cuts.

A&E at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield will be expanded to cope with an expected 28 per cent increase in patients.

The rise is likely to happen when A&E at Dewsbury District Hospital is downgraded.

Extra steps are being taken to account for what will happen if changes also go ahead at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

Figures show A&E at Pinderfields is already struggling to cope with existing numbers of patients.

From January 1 2015 to February 25 this year there were 2,207 breaches of ambulance handover times.

This is when patients arriving by ambulance are not checked into A&E within 15 minutes due to a lack of beds or staff.

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has recruited more than 300 staff since last November.

These include 120 nurses, 106 health care assistants and 60 student nurses who

will be in place between now and October.

The Press asked for a net recruitment figure, ie how many staff had left similar posts over the same period.

But Mid Yorkshire, criticised for staff levels by the Care Quality Commission, was unable to respond.

Ms Sherriff said: “Staffing is of the upmost importance and should be put before any reconfiguration of hospital services.

“Unless the trust deals with the issue of getting the qualified staff required then no amount of reorganisation will make up for poor care.”

The health select committee member previously took up safe staff levels at the trust in parliament.

Changes at Mid Yorkshire were backed by the Government in 2013 and could come into effect as soon as September.

There are four types of emergency department, from Grade 1 A&E to Grade 4 NHS walk-in centres.

Dewsbury’s Grade 1 A&E is earmarked to become a Grade 3 minor injuries unit.

This is for broken bones, wounds and minor burns and scalds but not chest or stomach pain or drug overdoses.

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary could be demolished, and a replacement hospital would have resusci-

tation facilities only.

The move, which may not be in place until 2021, is still subject to public consultation.

Dr Sarah Robertshaw, head of clinical service emergency medicine at Mid Yorkshire, explained how the new system will work.

She said: “In our plans we have estimated that some patients who would currently come to Dewsbury Hospital by ambulance will in future go to Pinderfields Hospital or Huddersfield Royal Infirmary “When our changes are first introduced at Dewsbury Hospital this will still be the case.

“Under the reconfiguration, the Emergency Department at Pinderfields will be increased in size.

“The Emergency Department at Dewsbury will be open 24/7 and will mainly treat people who bring themselves to the hospital.

“A small number of people with specific conditions will be taken by ambulance to Dewsbury.”

She added: “We are working closely together with Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to understand the impact of the changes that are proposed for Calderdale and Huddersfield after 2021.”

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Oldies but motoring goodies AROUND 150 classic vehicles were on display at the Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club’s spring rally in Dewsbury’s Crow Nest Park.

The popular annual event, which attracted large crowds, was staged by the car club in association with the Friends of Crow Nest Park group on Bank Holiday Monday.

There were 11 classes of vehicles on display, covering vehicles through the decades, and also special sections for buses and vintage motorcycles.

Highlights included a vintage Cadillac and a MK10 Jaguar similar to that driven by TV favourite Inspector Morse.

The car club meets on the third Monday of each month at Horbury WMC. It stages a number of shows throughout the year and will hold its 50th anniversary show at Heath Common near Wakefield in July.

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A selection of the classic cars at Crow Nest Park and (inset) The Mayor of Kirklees Paul Kane and Mayoress Susan Bedford

Student’s top lifted up DEWSBURY: A teenager had his top lifted up in a strange assault outside Kirklees College.

The student, 18, was approached by a white man in his 40s on Halifax Road at around 8.10am on April 21.

He was engaged in conversation and then had his top lifted up against his will.

The suspect is described as about 6ft tall, of medium build, with a thin face, curly grey hair and a beard.

He was wearing grey jeans, a T-shirt, blue and brown zip-up jacket and brown builder-style boots.

Anyone with information can call PC Nicola Thompson at the Kirklees Adult Safeguarding Unit on 101.

Harassment charge DEWSBURY: A man is accused of sending abusive texts and going to the home of his former partner.

Stephen Degnan, 38, of Chickenley Lane, is alleged to have committed the offences from March 23 to April 10.

He denied a charge of harassment when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Degnan faces trial on Friday June 24. He is banned from contacting his ex partner or entering the Liversedge area until then.

Left unconscious Photos by Mike Clark

No happy greeting for Karen BUSINESSWOMAN Karen Wood has run Cardland on Foundry Street for the last six years.

She believes she may not make it to seven years and admits that continuing is a month-to-month decision.

Trade, already declining before the Britain First protest in January, is down by at least a quarter since then.

And she has lost a council tax discount for small businesses that was worth £130 a month.

When asked if she envisaged being here in a year’s time, Karen replied: “No chance”.

She added: “The landlord won’t reduce the rent and our council tax has gone up by £130 a month.

“That means we’ve got to find £130 a month extra before we can start paying the rest of the council tax and electric.”

She added: “You could put it down to the weather – there’s always an

A trader in Dewsbury believes she will most likely not be here in 12 months’ time. Here Press reporter DAVID MILLER looks at the latest prospects for regeneration excuse you could come up with.

“But I just don’t think there’s the footfall in town any more. And I can tell from the car parks.

“On a Saturday they used to be full two or three rows back but they aren’t any more. People are not coming into town and I don’t think there is anything for them to come into town for.

“There’s no big names, and the ones that there are are on the other side of town where there’s free parking. So people don’t come to this end of town any more. Even the market’s struggling.”

Karen suggested ideas such as Sunday opening backed by free parking as a way to boost the town centre.

But she blasted the council and said: “Nobody’s ever come in here to ask ‘what do you think we should be doing’.

“Personally I think the town’s had it. This is our sixth year and I know how much trade has gone down.

“I sent a letter to Kirklees (about rates) and they said they might be able to do something next year – but by then it’ll be too late.”

Dewsbury needs USP TRADERS back the idea of building Dewsbury’s regeneration around a niche – such as arts and crafts.

Graham Phipps, of Gill Opticians on Market Place, said big-name retailers such as Marks and Spencer are unlikely to return.

He said: “If they don’t think they can do the business here they’re not going to come.

“As with anything these days you need a USP (unique selling point). You need to encourage a certain type of trader – something different.

“If you could encourage niche shops you’d get known for being good for that market and that would bring people in.”

Round the corner The Arcade is now being touted as an arts and crafts destination.

Steve Sellars has run Bennetto’s Coffee House from a unit near Corporation Street for four-and-a-half years.

Last November The Arcade was

taken over by not-for-profit social enterprise group Dewsbury Pioneers.

Steve said: “Things were dire before. I was the last man standing and The Arcade didn’t even get cleaned.

“But since the Dewsbury Pioneers got involved things are slowly but surely getting better.”

Craft shop The Hive is stocked with all sorts of goods, from locally-made jewellery to retro knitware and paintings.

There are two other craft shops open in The Arcade plus displays of art in vacant units.

Steve said: “When people looked at the bottom and saw it was empty they didn’t bother coming up.

“Now that The Hive is there at least they’re venturing up to see what else is here. There’s also been a couple of craft fairs that have been good for the town. I think the Dewsbury Pioneers are doing a good job. It just takes time.”

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DEWSBURY: A man was assaulted and found unconscious in the toilets of a town centre pub.

The victim, 34, was discovered by staff at the Black Bull on Market Place with serious injuries at around 11pm last Thursday.

Police want anyone there about that time who may have seen something suspicious to come forward.

Anyone with information can call Det Con Shaun Topham at Kirklees CID on 101 quoting reference number 13160183587.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Opening the Euro debate floodgates N A couple of hours I’ll be driving from the outskirts of Brussels to Ypres, the site of arguably the first great act of political human sacrifice in what is often called, without a hint of irony, ‘the Great War’.

Great? Only if the point of the exercise was creating jobs at home by killing your men abroad.

Compared to some of the idiotic massacres the British, French and German upper classes (among others) subjected their servile menfolk to, the first battle of Ypres was pretty small beer; 58,000 various allied casualties, 46,000 German.

That was the autumn of 1914 when both sides were first refining the art of genocide; another 100,000 went in the following spring in the second battle of Ypres.

By the time we had the battle of the Somme – centenary upcoming this summer – they had it down pat. Around a million men killed or wounded.

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those brandy-sodden generals, didn’t they?

And of course today, one of the most emotive arguments around the ‘Remain/Leave’ EU campaigns, is that idea that the European Union has somehow cemented continental safety single-handedly. It’s a risible piece of posturing given that the EU began not as a security blanket (we have NATO for that) but as a trading organisation.

And just as a brief aside, how do you think the under 18s of the UK would react today if David Cameron told them to march off and die for the Imperial cause, because their ‘betters’ wanted them to?

The ‘target’ teenage conscription audience (pun intended) couldn’t be arsed getting out of bed anyway. The officer (university) class supposed to lead them would tell Cameron and Co where to get off, and the only under 18s obeying the order to wage ‘holy war’ to order would be doing it against us anyway!

So no, Europe’s youth will

never again march off to massacre each other as in generations past, whether we have an EU or not. Couldn’t happen.

I’m in Belgium with 15 journalists from Belgium, France, Holland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Ireland, Portugal and Russia.

I left home at 11.15am on Sunday, drove straight onto the shuttle at Folkestone and 30 minutes later was on a motorway heading out of Calais. I was in my hotel by 6pm.

How good is that? Beats driving to an airport, stripping naked, waiting two hours and paying £80 to check in my golf bats into a cocked hat. I’ll be back, no doubt.

And how much of a shame would it be if we lost it by voting for Brexit?

Except of course we won’t, unless you pay any attention to David Cameron’s scaremongers.

At dinner on Sunday night, I prompted the subject of the upcoming British vote. I honestly hadn’t a clue what to expect

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back. The exclusive view was that everyone wanted the UK to remain, without initial exception until we got into the detail.

When I was asked how I would vote and I said ‘Leave’, my friends Roland and Marie Machenaud, from the French Basque region (their nephew Maxime is the France and Racing 92 rugby union scrum half), looked horrified. You’d have thought I’d said we couldn’t talk any more.

I explained. I have great European friends, I love European countries and culture, but I believe the UK should have a sovereign government and it doesn’t.

I don’t care about being a few quid better or worse off, although I have confidence we will soon be stronger, and I’m not that beat up about immigration so long as we can impose reasonable controls – but I believe we should have our own sovereignty.

And I don’t see why we can’t trade together, travel easily between each other’s countries, and still be great friends. But

cousins, not forced step brothers and sisters made to live in a madhouse run by people none of us know.

My view opened quite a surprising floodgate from those trans-Europeans, many of whom I’ve known for nigh-on 20 years.

Firstly, Roland and Marie, who being deep in the southwest near Spain aren’t even keen on Parisiens, let alone eastern Europeans.

They nodded and Roland added, “But what can you do?

We have no choice? This EU is not what we wanted, but if Britain leaves it will cost us all more! And if the Turks are allowed in, we’re leaving anyway – Marie has an American passport and our children are already there!”

Rens ten Brink, from Holland, summed up the Dutch position. “Our government will do nothing but hopefully if Britain leaves, we will get a vote because this is not what any of us thought we were getting.”

After some thought Rens added: “We need a Neuro – a

Northern European Union. It should never have gone more than Germany, France, UK, Holland (and Belgium/ Luxembourg).

“The new countries just bring trouble and want money – why else would they join?”

Wieland Wagner is a German journalist from near Munich who spends half his life running a business in Portugal. “Merkel (Angela, German chancellor) is finished,” he shrugged. “Her open border policy was a disaster. You can keep a million people out of your borders a lot more easily than you can send them home.”

Wieland hoped the UK would vote to stay if only to help keep the EU economy on an even keel … for now.

Anne from Ireland was worried what would happen to Irish/UK trade (nothing) and could see barbed wire going up between Ulster and the south.

Really? And as another irish golf journalist said to me, “when we (Eire) got in the EU they gave us millions to improve our golf courses and build new clubhouse under development grants!”

Indeed they did. And around two-thirds of Irish agricultural income is still EU subsidies. As in your money, because we subsidise those ‘poor’ Irish.

Did I mention golf? I’m visiting some beautiful clubs around Brussels as a guest of a local hotel group trying to build tourism which has died a death (again, pun intended) since the recent Paris and Brussels terrorism attacks.

A large proportion of these golf clubs’ members work in the ultra-EU establishment a half hour away. I wasn’t too surprised to hear that most of them were built in the last 15-25 years with no expense spared, on former green belt and farmland.

When I asked who funded them all, I just received a lot of knowing smiles and shrugs...

Do you know what that means? You paid for them.

Wandering Molenbeek’s streets ’M QUITE badly regarded (I count it as a compliment) for not holding British journalists in very high esteem. I know some great ones, a plague of indifferent ones, and too many that I wouldn’t give a job delivering my papers.

I’m sure the feeling’s mostly mutual.

However being in Brussels this week, I couldn’t in any good conscience just sit by the beautiful Lake Genval, accept hospitality, whack a golf ball and pretend we weren’t here to paper over the cracks of the recent terrorist massacres.

On Monday we had a free evening. My colleagues went to eat Italian food by the lake (and I was delighted to hear it was a high price and low quality).

Unsurprisingly, no-one wanted to come with me into Brussels, to both see this beautiful old city and go visit Molenbeek, the Muslim quarter where Paris/Brussels terror mastermind Salah Abdeslam and his suicidal pals were variously arrested, gunned down or began their adventure.

Brussels is gorgeous – please, go visit. Molenbeek? I could take you to 20 London boroughs where you would feel far more endangered. Massively.

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teous, even attempting English despite me using French. I got better food for four euros than my colleagues got for 40.

But of course that’s the secret that the media never bother explaining – the trouble exists behind closed doors, not on the streets. But I’d walk round Molenbeek any night, rather than some places far closer to home.

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‘Hands’ off our hospital protest

By David Miller PROTESTERS held at a vigil at Dewsbury District Hospital last Thursday as cuts loom closer. The Hands Round the Hospital event was organised by campaign groups 38 Degrees and Dewsbury Keep Our NHS Public (KONP).

They hope it drew attention to hospital services and buildings that are soon to change.

The Staincliffe wing and Bronte Tower are set to be demolished in a £22m revamp led by contractor the Keir Group. Rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 50 or so activists who gathered near those buildings.

Patricia Foley, of Dewsbury KONP, said: “It was good to see such a wide range of peo-

ple – we got lots of passing support from cars and pedestrians. What amazes me is that people still don’t know about what is happening at the hospital.

“It’s only through holding events like this that you realise most people still don’t seem to know what’s going on – how can this be?”

Beds will go in a ‘centralisation’ of care for the most critically-ill at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield while A&E will become a minor injuries unit – which health chiefs insist will still see most patients currently treated there.

On April 16 women at the Al-Hikmah Centre in Batley gained insight into the new midwife-led birthing unit.

They were said to have

been told by officials there would be no epidural pain relief available.

Due to open in September off Healds Road, Dewsbury, the six beds at the unit are for low-risk births. North Kirklees has among the worst rates of infant mortality and neo-natal health problems in the country.

Factors include the number of women who smoke in pregnancy and issues which affect Asian women.

Ms Foley added: “By the end of the year, we will have no Grade 1 A&E and no consultant-led maternity services in North Kirklees – despite there being a need for both.

“And the hospital will be losing some of its most iconic buildings, not to mention the services housed within them.”

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Support this under-pressure profession Dear Sir, I often thought Danny Lockwood’s ‘Ed Lines’ pieces were written simply to draw responses. Well, here is my response to the ‘Junior docs are no angels’ entry.

You submit that Mr Hunt’s cause of a seven-day NHS is fair, despite his massaging of the figures.

There’s the crux of the matter.

The Government is not funding the NHS sufficiently to provide a fiveday service and, rather than address that issue, has created a smokescreen about doctors not agreeing to contract changes (note the parallel charade of school academies and education funding).

Your faux-racist comments about there not being enough doctors to staff Dewsbury hospital on a Sunday night suggests that it is only at the weekend that this problem exists.

Letter of the Week: Ian New, Liversedge As I understand it this is not correct as there is insufficient cover within Mid-Yorkshire Trust hospitals at most times and this picture is repeated across the country.

The comment about 80 per cent of medical students leaving the country is hard to verify, despite extensive Google time.

There has, according to the national press, been an increase in applications for the required forms since the contract negotiations failed, which does not necessarily mean these doctors will

abandon the NHS. The reason they are keeping options open is that they face undue stress if they stay.

Yes, they are comparatively well paid, but bear in mind that they start with a minimum of £45-£54k of student debt and doctors pay for their own training and exams once they are qualified at costs ranging between £1k to £9k PA depending on seniority and specialism.

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does not have enough “chingching”, to use your phrase, it is because they know that the rosters they are already working leave them tired and exhausted.

Junior doctors are regularly going beyond their contracted hours (for no additional payment) and any further demands will

leave them jeopardising patient safety and that’s what could lead to patient deaths.

I therefore urge you to support the BMA and the profession which has one of the highest suicide rates, instead of a Health Secretary who wrote a book on how to dismantle the NHS.

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From: Mrs Hacking, via email

From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury

Dear Sir, As someone who is weighing the facts up of staying or leaving the EU, watching Patrick Milford recently I found his views very enlightening.

I would beg to differ that the EU is our biggest market, as we export only nine per cent to the EU market and the rest of the world take 91 per cent.

It’s a big world out there and England can compete in the bigger market and should not be afraid of competition.

I would also like to comment on Britain being stronger, safer and better off in the EU. That is a lot of humbug.

What makes us safer being in or out of the EU? Is it the intelligence we share? We do that anyway.

So far as I can see we will be better off outside the EU. We will be able to control our borders – we need to have the choice of who we allow into our country, doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers, in other words people with skills.

As I see it, staying in the EU we will have no control. We will be better off as we will save the contribution we make to the EU, which is an astronomical amount of money and could be used here in Britain.

Jobs would be filled by British people that are struggling to get work.

We are one of the richest countries in the world, although we maybe small we must not forget we are Great Britain and proud of it.

We are respected by the rest of the world and do not need the backing of the EU to rubber stamp us.

We are now raising wages to give a better standard of living for our people. We can trade with any country in the world, including the EU even if we exit, not forgetting we import more from the EU than we export.

I’m sure that Germany will still want to sell their cars to us, France will still want to export wine to us and we certainly like to drink it.

These are just a few points that I, just an ordinary housewife, have gleaned so far with the debate. But on the other side all I can gather is we should be scared of leaving. Why, can anybody tell me? It’s like knitting fog getting any genuine information on staying in the EU. I leave you with this question – can anybody answer it?

Dear Sir, I refer to a letter last week from ‘Name and Address Supplied’ about the hustings.

Council elections are quite likely irrelevant these days, even though huge amounts of NHS funds are chanelled to councils.

Kirklees Council gets contributions from Greater Huddersfield and North Kirklees CCGs. Local authorities are now dependent on CCGs to hand over this NHS money, through the Better Care Fund, to make up for the huge central government cuts to local authorities’ adults health and social care budgets.

As dependents in this CCG/local authority commissioning “partnership”, local authorities seem to have lost any will and capacity to challenge the CCGs; their health scrutiny powers are totally compromised.

Scrutiny seems now just a process of going through a kind of show trial to dupe and placate the public, without holding the CCGs, company providers and health trusts to account in any meaningful way.

‘Integration’ (with or without ‘devolution’) is an opportunity to rob NHS Peter to pay statutory duty social care Paul.

This has happened as far as I can see. It is a way to siphon supposedly ring-fenced NHS money out of the back door into social care.

Doctors argument was wide of the mark From: Mark O’Hara, via email Dear Sir, I have to agree with Danny Lockwood’s columns regarding the EU – Danny is spot-on.

However with regard to the junior doctors I feel that he is off-beam.

The argument that has promoted the strike is that this ever-leeching Government is trying to impose an unsafe contract; unsafe for both patients and doctors.

The Government put in their manifesto that they would introduce a seven-day NHS; it is already seven days.

Their intention is to rota more doctors on a weekend but without increasing staff. The result would be mayhem; the overstretched

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Monday 30th May Continued from page 9 doctors would be even more overstretched for the reduced numbers working during the week when their colleagues were scheduled to work weekends.

No; the doctors have had the foresight to see that if the Government imposed the contract then the NHS would collapse and more privatisation would follow; which incidentally Jeremy Hunt would undoubtedly be very happy as some years ago he co-wrote a book on how to privatise the NHS. These are the ‘facts’. Now with regard to ‘Emley EU Voter’, they are wrong on two important counts in their arguments about only reading the ‘Mail’ last week.

1: The Government were wrong in sending out propaganda in favour of the EU. Last year they had promised not to influence the referendum before the start of the campaigning.

Again, like most of Cameron’s promises he reneged on it. However Emley EU Voter states that they were right in giving the facts.

What facts? The literature was totally onesided; didn’t contain any fact; they were all assumptions/guesses based on dubious data.

It didn’t mention the ‘cons’ of remaining; only the pluses. At least 20 erroneous items of information that were worst case scenarios at best; no facts and no mention of the spiralling and overwhelming immigration (330,000 this last year alone) nor the forcing down of wages, lack of school places and NHS problems due to that.

2: The writer said to that to get a fair assessment, Danny’s daughter ought to read the Mirror and the New Day etc.

He didn’t say to read the others that are pro ‘Out’ to strike a balance in order to make a decision, he was pushing ‘Remain’ to the exclusion of everything else.

3: The letter writer also didn’t mention that we are currently part of an institution that hasn’t been able to balance its books for 20 years due to corruption; nor that Italy is nearly bankrupt; Spain and Portugal are nearing the same and that Greece was thrown to the wolves; and this is an organisation that he wants us to stay with.

If we do, then we’ll go down like the rest.

These are the ‘facts’. We need to break free and be Great again.

Better coverage for elections is needed From: Pat Crisp, Batley Dear Sir, I was very disappointed with the lack of coverage of the council election candidates, we only had their names. We don’t even get leaflets put in our doors or visits.

Sorry, we did get one. Also there was nothing about the PPC elections.

There was a meeting I read about but it was too late to go. Most people don’t get their local paper until the weekend.

Meetings need to be in the paper the week before so people can arrange to be there.

It was a good job we had done our postal votes a few weeks ago and we knew who we wanted.

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CLECKHEATON: Beer buff Paul Dixey hopes a former pub reopens after the building was sold at auction.

The Grade II-listed George and neighbouring Mead Hall on Parkside went for £214,000 last week.

It is not yet known who bought the Victorian buildings and or what their plans might be. Proposals from the Little Gem Pub Company for a revamp were thrown out by Kirklees Council last month.

Mr Dixey, secretary of CAMRA’s Heavy Woollen branch, said: “We would much prefer it remains a pub.”

Bric-a-brac bargains BATLEY: Bargains are to be had at a bric-a-brac and clothes sale at the market on Friday May 13.

It has been organised by the Batley Central Methodist Church Ladies’ Circle and is due to take place from 9am to around 3pm. The group meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 8pm, sometimes at Brimer Hall below the church and sometimes at members’ homes.

Activities include speakers, demonstrations and outings. For more details call president June Dawson on 01924 470610.

Meet queen Chloe GAWTHORPE: Maypole queen Chloe Stanley takes centre stage at the 142nd annual village procession.

She will lead the event with her maids of honour and the Yorkshire Imperial Brass Band at 2pm tomorrow (Sat) starting at Highfield School.

There will be floats, fancy dress, a funfair on Swithenbank Avenue and maypole dancers. Funds raised will go towards a special tea for 100 older people at the Darby and Joan Welfare Hall on Monday May 9.

THERE are some major changes taking place at Heckmondwike’s Ponderosa Park attraction.

Read all about Howard Cook MBE’s big plans for all aspects of the Smithies Lane site only in next Friday’s edition of The Press.

Frontier gym worries TAXI drivers would lose customers if a Batley nightclub becomes a gym, a campaigner has warned.

Akooji Badat, of the Kirklees Hackney Carriage Association, objects to plans which could see the Frontier closed.

The owners of the Bradford Road nightspot insist they have no intention of doing that.

But speculation is mounting given they have

By David Miller applied to Kirklees Council for change of use to a gym.

Mr Badat said: “We fully object to any kind of change of use due to several reasons.

“Obviously we earn our livelihood from it and we believe the club is doing alright so far as business is concerned.”

Mr Badat, who represents hackney carriage drivers in North Kirklees, believes there are already enough gyms.

And the area has lost enough entertainment venues as it is without the Frontier going.

Mr Badat added: “There are so many gyms.

Many years ago the Barcelona nightclub closed at junction 27 and is currently doing okay.”

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In February the owners sought a certificate of lawfulness from the council for a change of use. A fresh bid was mounted in April and the venue’s consultant general manager Nick Westwell said: “We are just exploring all the options.”

The Frontier was previously known as the legendary Batley Variety Club, which opened in 1967. Acts such as Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey, Louis Armstrong, Tom Jones and the Bee Gees performed there.

Mr Badat said: “The club with its history is the capital of Batley and the king of Bradford Road. Revellers from all over are enjoying coming to Batley for a night out on our very famous Golden Mile. The Frontier should remain as a nightclub.”

Debt-laden user turned dealer A TEENAGER from Cleckheaton became a drug dealer to pay off his own cocaine debt, a court head.

Callum Docherty, 19, was found by police hiding under a bush in a garden of a home in the Foldings Parade area of Scholes on December 21 last year.

It followed a pursuit of a white Renault Megane which had several occupants but was found abandoned.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Docherty, of Whitehall Road, was one of those who fled.

Prosecutor Bill Astin said: “A police dog tracked the scent from the car to a nearby garden where this young man was seen hiding under a bush.”

He had on him several bags containing the Class B drug cannabis and a grinder.

Docherty also had three mobile phones containing evidence of drug dealing plus £600 in cash on him.

Steve Milner, mitigating, said the driver of the Megane picked up Docherty’s tab for cocaine.

He said: "He suggested that the defendant could pay off his debt to him by assisting him with street dealing.

The defendant was clearly playing a part in drug dealing but was engaged by intimidation and there was an element of exploitation.”

Sentencing on Docherty, who admitted possession of cannabis with intent to supply, was adjourned for reports.

Paula demands equal pay DEWSBURY & MIRFIELD: MP Paula Sherriff backed parliamentary moves to make apprenticeships fairer for young women.

She signed an Early Day Motion calling for action after a report from the Young Women’s Trust found discrimination on employment schemes.

Female apprentices were found to earn £4.82 an hour on average compared to £5.85 for men.

Ms Sherriff said: “Young women deserve fair opportunities to access the best possible long-term prospects.”

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VISITORS from far and wide are expected to attend Mirfield’s annual model railway exhibition.

The event, which is on Saturday May 21, has previously attracted enthusiasts from as far as Spain and Germany.

It takes place at St Mary’s Parish Church Centre from 10am to 4pm and is aid of the Team Parish Music Guild.

The choir, who perform at services, weddings, funerals and carol singing, are selffunded.

Cash raised from the exhibition, which is the choir’s only fundraiser, pays for music, robes and other equipment.

This year there are 17 railway layouts, including Austrian, Swiss and Benelux gauges.

Traders attending include Winco of Southampton, Mount Tabor Models from Derbyshire and Millbridge Models from Huddersfield.

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A MUM from Hanging Heaton donated her professional writing fee so that a child in India can get diabetes treatment.

Jo Fox, 38, of Mill Lane, gave £200 to charity after updating a home learning course focusing on the childhood form of the disease.

The Pendsey Trust supports youngsters in India struggling with Type 1 diabetes.

Jo’s son Oliver, a nine-year-old pupil at Hanging Heaton Primary School, was diagnosed with the condition in 2013.

Her donation means a child like Oliver in India can be supported with medical and other help for a year.

The £200 pays for insulin, testing strips, a blood test meter and travel to health clinics.

Insulin alone can take up to 70 per cent of household income, so some families have to make life-or-death choices.

Jo said: “Families have to take decisions that as a mother I could never imagine having to make.

“For some it’s a case of food for a month, keep a roof over their head or buy insulin.”

Jo is a writer who specialises in producing materials for those who work with special needs children.

Type 1 diabetes, which has no cure, is not linked to diet and affects mainly youngsters.

Oliver became the charity’s first VIP supporter after organising an event at Batley’s Yorkshire Day celebrations last August.

He raised £100 on the day and £1,000 in total by selling sweets and giving out diabetes information.

Jo and Oliver Fox from Hanging Heaton Oliver and Jo already sponsor a child, Ruchita, who has Type 1 diabetes, in India’s Nagpur region.

Jo said: “Children around the world are dying because without an NHS, they don’t have access to life-saving insulin.

“I want all young people with diabetes to have the same opportunities as Oliver.”

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A MAN broke into a Chinese takeaway after downing a cocktail of drugs and booze at a party.

Scott Priestley, 39, was caught red-handed by police after a dog walker raised the alarm at around 6am last Sunday.

Two men were seen heading to the back of the White Lee Chinese Takeaway on White Lee Road.

They then jumped over a fence and when police arrived they found the cellar door had been forced open with Priestley still inside.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard another male suspect escaped through a window.

Alex Bozman, prosecuting, said Priestley was found with mole grips and latex gloves on him, suggesting an

element of pre-planning.

A vehicle found by police at the scene also contained hammers and screwdrivers.

Priestley, who also tested positive for cocaine, said he had taken diazepan and alcohol and could not remember much of the incident.

But he admited burglary.

Sentencing on Priestley, of Bradford, was adjourned for reports.

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World of imagination BATLEY & SPEN MP Jo Cox joined Brownies from Roberttown and Norristhorpe at the Fan Wood campsite in Gomersal for their first-ever camping trip.

The Brownies were doing crafts on the theme of ‘all around the world’ on their first night away from their parents.

Having worked on four continents, Mrs Cox spoke to them about the work she did as an aid worker as well as her work most recently as their Member of Parliament.

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She answered their questions before joining them for supper.

She said: “It was lots of fun and a great way of spending a Friday evening. I talked about the work I do now as well as growing up in Heckmondwike and Batley before going off to work all over the world.”

BATLEY: Entertaining tales from textile mills featuring celebrities will be told on Tuesday.

Noel Moroney is guest of the Probus Club at the Older People’s Centre at 10am for a 10.30am start. He claims to have met many famous people throughout his years in the textile business.

Find out who in his talk called Yarns from the Textile Trade. For more details about the Probus Club call 01924 471337.

TELLING TALES... Jo Cox (back row, third from the left) meets brownies from Roberttown and Norristhorpe to discuss her life working around the world

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Mums demand action

By David Miller CAMPAIGNERS who led action against derelict Gomersal factory Maccess are now targeting empty shops.

In particular the Gomersal Mothers’ Union (GMU) want two units opposite the former industrial site on Spen Lane brought back into use. It is thought in 2013 there were plans to turn both premises, near McColl’s newsagents, into takeaways.

But they have remained empty and the GMU want a regeneration push given the post office has now moved to that area.

Empty shops on Spen Lane in Gomersal Trees Fewster, GMU branch leader, said: “It’s no good for them to be empty. They look run down. What we want is for them to look attractive and for businesses to be in there to bring more people into the village.”

Mothers’ unions campaign for improvements to family life and the protection of children.

New shops that bring jobs and a trade boost for other businesses are part of how those aims can be achieved.

Trees, of Listing Mill Farm, said: “Both owners told me back in 2013 that they were going to open the properties up as takeaways. But all that’s happened since is that the shops frontages have changed a few times.”

She has asked Kirklees Council to act but believes the situation is the same as for Dewsbury town centre.

“The buildings are in private hands, so I don’t think the council can do anything,” Mrs Fewster said. “I’ve approached both owners again but can’t get any answers about what their plans are.”

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BATLEY BULLDOGS AND DEWSBURY RAMS CHALLENGE CUP PREVIEW

Bulldogs ‘buzzing’ over Catalans clash ATLEY BULLDOGS’ preparations for the visit of in-form Super League side Catalans Dragons have gone well, according to coach John Kear as he aims to book his team’s place in the last eight of the Challenge Cup tonight (Fri 8pm).

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The last time Batley reached the quarterfinals of the competition was back in 2010 under the guidance of Karl Harrison.

Last year the Bulldogs fell at the sixth round stage to Widnes Vikings, but Kear believes his 2016 squad is capable of going one step further.

Kear, renowned for his Challenge Cup heroics with Sheffield Eagles and Hull in 1998 and 2005 respectively, admits his players are excited about the prospect of taking to the field alongside some of the world’s rugby league greats.

“The players are buzzing, they are keen and eager and there has been a great atmosphere around the place in training,” said Kear.

“You can’t blame the lads for relishing the

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chance to pit themselves against the likes of Willie Mason, Jodie Broughton, Glenn Stewart and Richie Myler. The whole Catalans squad is littered with talented internationals who have proven themselves on the world stage, but we must not let ourselves get carried away with the occasion.”

Kear may have made his side’s task of overcoming the Dragons sound difficult, but he has good reason as they sit joint second in Super League on 18 points.

Batley on the other hand have struggled in the Championship of late, losing their last four matches, but in the fifth round of the Cup against Featherstone, on TV, they rediscovered their early season form that took them to the summit of English rugby league’s second tier.

“We know we’re going to have work very hard and not make mistakes, we’ve watched videos and tried to highlight some of their few weaknesses,” said Kear.

“I would have liked the weather to be bucketing it down and be really cold and for once it’s going to be warm and dry.

“But our job will be to make their job of beating us the toughest it can be. I’m sure they won’t enjoy the Mount Pleasant slope too much either, not many sides do and we’ve only lost one match this season at home (against Swinton), it’s where we’ve played our best rugby.”

A constant worry for Batley this campaign has been their leaky defence – and with the Dragons boasting a points tally only bettered

by Warrington in 2016 then Kear may have cause for concern. But the experienced coach is happy to be welcoming back key players that were influential in the Bulldogs’ earlyseason success, bagging wins over Leigh at home and Halifax away.

“We have Wayne Reittie, Alex Rowe, Chris Ulugia, Shaun Squires and James Brown back to full fitness, so for the first time in a while I have pretty much a full squad to choose from which is good,” said Kear.

“That coupled with the fact Greg Minikin, Ryan Boyle, Callum Casey and Dave Petersen joined us last week means we’re the best equipped we can be to face the Catalans.”

Meanwhile the Dragons, who have had two extra days recovery time ahead of tonight’s game and have only missed out on the quarter final once since 2011, will be without Krisnan Inu who will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

But despite that injury setback Catalans will be confident of progressing to the quarter-finals after beating Batley 74-12 at Mount Pleasant in their only previous encounter at the same stage six years ago.

The French side will be eager to win tonight having never won the Challenge Cup. The closest they’ve come was a final defeat to St Helens in 2007 and many see 2016 as potentially being their year.

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DEWSBURY RAMS AND BATLEY BULLDOGS CHALLENGE CUP PREVIEW

Morrison wary of Warriors cup threat UT-OF-SORTS Dewsbury Rams face their toughest game of the season to date when they host Super League’s Wigan Warriors on Sunday (3pm).

Rams head coach Morrison was livid with his side’s fourth straight defeat in the Championship last Friday at the hands of Sheffield Eagles, and as a result the Owl Lane side haven’t started preparations as early as they would have liked for the Challenge Cup sixth round tie.

“We were so poor in the second half against Sheffield last week that we haven’t really thought about Wigan and the threats they’ll pose,” said Morrison.

“Instead we’ve had honest discussions with each other and worked on obvious areas for improvement so that we don’t get taken apart by Wigan.

“We’ve been really poor lately and we need to step things up. Some key players for us haven’t been performing and it’s not good enough.

“You’d like to think the players won’t need much motivation to play Wigan, but after some of our recent performances I feel like making changes.

“Some players will be dropped and will have to prove themselves to me again if they want to play in games as big as the one against Wigan.”

But the Challenge Cup has seen Dewsbury play some of their best rugby this term, with an impressive win over full-timers Bradford Bulls at the Tetley’s Stadium in round four.

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Now the Rams have the chance to reach the quarter-finals, but history doesn’t bode well for Morrison’s men. Their only previous success in the cup against Wigan came 116 years ago.

And in the most recent encounter between the two sides Wigan came out on top 58-6 to progress to the fifth round of the 2014 Challenge Cup. But this year Wigan have been inconsistent and in the cup Rams fans know anything can happen.

Shaun Wane’s men have only won two of their last five outings, failing to win either of their last two away games.

“Wigan are a top side and despite slipping up in recent weeks they have some of the best players in the world and will cause us trouble,” said Morrison.

“It could be a very long afternoon if we don’t improve on the Sheffield defeat, I am looking for a good performance and I expect us to compete and cause them some problems.

“In the cup you never know, there have already been a few big upsets this year so hopefully we can cause another.”

The injury-hit Rams will be without the cup-tied Etu Uaisele and Ryan Wright, who has rejoined Doncaster. Shane Grady is also a doubt with a hamstring strain and half-back James Glover is suffering with a leg knock.

Meanwhile James Delaney has been recalled from a loan spell at Doncaster and could be in line to feature against Wigan at the Tetley’s Stadium.

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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 MAY 7 WEDNESDAY MAY 18 SCHOLES AND BACK FROM MIRFIELD PARISH CHURCH Starts at 11am at Cleckheaton Starts at 11am at Mirfield Parish Town Hall (BD19 3RH, SE191254) Church, Church Lane (WF14 9HX, 6.5 miles – moderate (finishes SE212203) 6 miles – moderate 2.30pm approximately) (finishes 2.15pm approximately) Leader: Noel Contact: Jim Tel: 07780 328 561 Tel: 01924 469700

Starry, starry night at Bagshaw Museum BAGSHAW MUSEUM in Batley will be open outside normal hours next Thursday evening as part of the national ‘Museums at Night’ scheme.

The initiative encourages UK museums, galleries and heritage sites to throw open their doors after hours to showcase their collections in unexpected ways.

The museum in Wilton Park is planning atmospheric torchlight tours of the galleries to show off its treasures on May 12.

In keeping with the ‘Starry, Starry Night’ theme, there will be children’s crafts looking at stars, the solar system and constellations and a special trail through the museum.

In addition, the neighbouring observatory will be open for visitors to have a look at the night skies through a telescope.

The event runs from 7pm to 9pm and costs £2 per adult and £1 per child.

Places can be booked by contacting Bagshaw Museum on 01924 324765.

New musical really takes the biscuit

REHEARSALS are well under way for St Mary’s Theatre Group’s forthcoming musical play ‘FoX-factor.’

The show, set in 1970s Batley, follows a group of Fox’s Biscuits workers on a night out at the famous Batley Variety Club.

Featuring a live band called the Brandy Snaps, it includes songs from many of the stars who performed at the club.

The show has been written by theatre group member and mother-of-three Michelle Anderson, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Variety Club, which made Batley the ‘Las Vegas of the North’ at the time.

Michelle said: “It has been hard work writing the show and getting it to fruition, but we have had great fun at rehearsals.”

Performances start at 7.30pm on Friday May 20 and Saturday May 21.

Tickets priced £5 are available from St Mary’s Hall, Batley Resource Centre or by calling 01924 478394.

Tour de Dewsbury HOT on the heels of the Tour de Yorkshire, cycling enthusiasts are being offered the chance to spin their wheels on the first Sky Ride of the season.

The ride takes place this Sunday from Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury.

It will be an easy trip along the greenway, plus

the river and canal paths to the south of Dewsbury town centre.

Starting at 10am, riders should meet at the Park Café off Heckmondwike Road.

This event is perfect for anyone who hasn’t cycled for a while and is looking for an easy way to get back

in the saddle.

It will also be a great confidence builder and provide a fun way to encourage friends or children to start riding.

Suitable for all ages and abilities, the ride is on a traffic-free route and will take about an hour at a gentle pace.

It is free to take part, but places need to be booked online at www.goskyride.com Riders are also encouraged to explore the park after the ride – with an adventure playground, museum and ornamental lake there is plenty to see and do.

A real evening to savour The Importance of Being Earnest Dewsbury Arts Group Review by M Biglands THE IMPORTANCE of Being Earnest is probably the best known and arguably the most popular of Oscar Wilde’s comedies – and with good reason.

It is witty, with sparkling dialogue and Wilde takes great delight in wickedly mocking the ‘upper crust’ of the period.

There is not a wasted word in his script, which is full of the epigrams which we all know and relish listening to again and again.

The opening scene with John and Algernon, played with the right combination of verve and the languid touch, by Iain Winstanley and Matthew Bailey, gets the play off to a flying start.

Gwendolen and Cecily, played by Kat Brook and Rachel Wood, are pretty and totally convincing as the objects of the men’s affections but who demand that they can only love someone called Ernest.

Maria Bailey brings beautifully to life the domineering and snobbish Lady Bracknell whilst Miss Prism (Carol Ward), the put-upon Governess, and the Rev Chasuble (Chris Ward) are delightful in their scenes together.

Of course, one must not forget the obligatory manservants (Peter Wrigley and Steve Goddard) who have the unenviable task of having to organise their respective masters and

who, with a lift of the eyebrow, betray their inner thoughts!

With evocative sets, gorgeous costumes, excellent teamwork and polished direction by Brian Gibson, which brings out all Wilde’s wit, this is an evening to savour and enjoy.

• The Importance of Being Earnest runs at the Artspace, Dewsbury Arts Group, Lower Peel Street, Dewsbury, until Saturday May 7.

Tickets: 01924 465647.

The Last Tango – Vincent Simon and Flavia Cacace The Grand Theatre, Leeds Until Saturday May 7 Review by Jan Black STRICTLY Come Dancing favourites Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone brought their new production of The Last Tango to The Grand Theatre this week with magical, breathtaking style and movement in a wonderfully mesmerising show.

Vincent and Flavia are world champions of the tango, becoming the first UK Argentine tango champions in 2006 and World Tango Show champions in 2005 and 2006.

Thanks to Vincent and Flavia, with their compelling onstage rapport, audiences have been reminded of the sexiness, passion and emotion that underscores dance.

It’s especially true of tango, with all its associations of Latin sensuality and steamy seduction.

• Box office: 0844 848 2700 or visit www.leedsgrandtheatre.com.

Fun and frolics with Spen Amateurs Society’s “WOE, woe and thrice woe, the gods have sent me a message...” so sayeth Senna the soothsayer – and the message is that Cleckheaton and Spenborough Amateur Operatic Society are ready to present that well-known Frankie Howard farce Up Pompeii.

With all the wonderful characters from the TV series, names such as Lurcio, Ludicrus Sextus, Ammonia and Erotica give a hint of the fun and frolics

to be had by all.

The cheeky, tongue-in-cheek comedy will lighten your spirits if you go to see what erupts in Pompeii - could it be Vesuvius itself?

Performing at Cleckheaton Town Hall from Wednesday to Friday May 18-20 (7.15pm), tickets can be purchased via www.spenboroughamateurs.co. uk or from ticket secretary Eileen Feltwell on 01274 877828.

Discover your past with library classes GENEALOGY classes are now being held at Batley Library on the first Thursday of each month, between 10am and 12pm.

The classes have been arranged by the Friends of Batley Library group, in co-operation with researchers from Bleak House.

They are an ideal opportunity for members of the local community to come along and start to begin building their own family tree.

All are welcome to attend.

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Press photographer Mike Clark captured this image of the Tour de Yorkshire as the riders raced over the North York Moors. Mike, of Staincliffe, was on hand on a climb out of HuttonLe-Hole midway through the third stage on Sunday, which culminated in veteran French star Thomas Voeckler (front left, in black and yellow) taking the honours in Scarborough.

historic talks SPEN VALLEY Historical Society’s next two upcoming meetings will be: Wednesday May 11 (The Mabel Ferrett Memorial Lecture) – ‘The Mary Rose’ by David Cockman; Wednesday June 8 ‘The Pilgrimage of Grace’ by Julia Hickey.

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

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

For more information, contact society secretary Sue Cooper via email on scooper@ thecooperson line.org.uk.

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Is Declan Macey returning to Home Turn your unwanted items Farm? Jason Merrells reveals all... into cash £££s E LAST saw the gorgeous Jason Merrells on Emmerdale in the role of Declan Macey back in 2014, and from the moment he left, fans of the show have been hoping he will return.

Jason told me during a recent interview: “I think we did everything we possibly could with Declan.” Is he returning? “not at the moment” doesn’t mean forever, so could he return as Declan at some point? Well, only time will tell, but Jason added: “I miss the speed of the show and the buzz you get from the crew and team every day.”

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PLANS have been revealed in Blackpool for a new statue in tribute to Morecambe and Wise. The eight-foot sculpture is to mark the 75th anniversary of the comics making their debut as a double act in 1941. It will be unveiled in the Winter Gardens in October.

REMEMBER the great Sunday Night drama ‘House of Elliot’ which featured two sisters making it big in the world of fashion in the 20s and 30s? Insiders tell me they are keen to revisit the series but moving it into the world of the 50s and 60s, along with a brand-new cast.

FORMER EastEnders actor Declan Bennett has secured the title role in the new production of Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Declan played Charlie Cotton in the soap. As a solo singer-songwriter he achieved five UK Top 20 singles and a UK Top 20 album with Brit Award-nominated boy band Point Break.

THE BBC has axed its drama Dickensian after just one series, despite spending an estimated £10m on the show, including creating a purpose-built set. Despite its all-star cast, the series written by EastEnders veteran Tony Jordan using characters from Dickens novels failed to retain its audience after a successful launch on Boxing Day. X FACTOR bosses are ‘in talks with ITV’ to stay on the air for three more years, but I can reveal if that deal fades (and it’s looking more so now with the arrival of The Voice from the BBC) then the X Factor may just find a home on Sky One ... where even less people will see it.

INDIAN SUMMERS, which stars the great Julie Walters on Channel Four, won’t be returning for a third series

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Ann Montini and Jason Merrells in London after the ratings dropped off in the second season. A source reveals: “It’s an expensive drama to make and so it’s with a heavy heart we have decided to pull the plug on the show.”

THE VOICE winner Kevin Simm has failed to break into the top 20. Far from achieving The Voice’s first number one, 2016 winner Kevin, who appeared to be on course for his single All You Good Friends to enter the Top 10, ended up debuting at number 24. The show now moves to ITV next year.

DAWN FRENCH will play the lead role of cook Gina Vincent in a new Sky One drama Delicious. She reveals: “I just liked the look of the script and think it’s so well-written and a fun thing to do, so I agreed.” Lenny Henry of course was Dawn’s ex-husband, and he too played a Chef in a TV show way back in the 90s.

FORMER Coronation Street actor Richard Fleeshman tells me: “I’m appearing in the nationwide theatre tour of the classic musical Guys and Dolls. I’m playing ladies’ man and keen gambler Sky Masterson.” He said how much he owed Corrie for four years and added: “It was the start of everything for me. It was a big learning curve and I even got to film with Sir Ian McKellen, for goodness sake! Which was amazing.”

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FORMER Emmerdale actress Verity Rushworth has just announced that she is expecting a baby in the summer, which means that Emily Atack will now take her role in the upcoming production of Breakfast At Tiffany’s. She is sharing the role with Pixie Lott.

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FORMER Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh is to star in London’s answer to Sleepless In Seattle, having started rehearsal workshops for the production which is to be called Sleepless and based on the 1993 film starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. Kimberley, from Bradford, tells me: “It’s honestly my favourite film ever so this is a real gem for me.”

GLENN CLOSE, who stars in Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum, is not proving the huge draw people had hoped.

The musical is wonderful of course, but the high price of the seats plus the lack of positive PR means that many shows are not selling out, which is what is needed to make a profit.

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BATLEY have made a strong start to the 2016 cricket season, having won two games in the All Rounder Bradford Championship A league and clinching their first-ever win in the Priestley Cup at the expense of Hopton Mills by 123 runs.

In last Sunday’s Preliminary Round clash at Mount Pleasant the Hopton Mills side, who were playing Central Yorkshire League Division One cricket last summer, looked out of their depth.

Ashley Mackereth (4-47) helped bowl out Batley for 206, Tariq Mehboob making 97, but the Hopton batsmen never got to grips with the bowling of Muhammed Shanawaz (522) and Huzaifa Patel (3-20) and were all out for just 83.

The previous day Batley had seen off Ossett by nine wickets, Sufyan Patel (65) and Aqeel Mukhtar (53 not out) doing the damage, while Hopton Mills had crashed to a nine-wicket defeat at Methley as the Walmsley twins, formerly with Cleckheaton, were the stars of the show.

Marcus took 3-31 and then hit 63 not out while brother Ed took 3-11.

Batley are way out west this week, at Keighley, when they will be hoping to shoot down the opposition and round up another winning points haul in Championship A, while Hopton Mills entertain Hartshead Moor with both sides looking down the barrel of a relegation fight in Championship B unless there is a dramatic change of fortune.

The B section is felt to be the stronger of the two championship divisions, so Gomersal and Spen Victoria were particularly pleased to get their first wins under their belts as they saw off Altofts and Brighouse respectively.

Former skipper Adam Greenwood made a solid 50 in the Gomersal middle order but New Zealander Nic Montgomery (64) was Spen’s match-

Spen Victoria players rush to congratulate Brad Davis for a catch that dismissed Brighouse opener Awaise Hussain off the bowling of Evan Edwards winner.

Liversedge, washed out last week, are at home to Baildon tomorrow, Birstall take on Undercliffe, at Leeds Road, and Batley are at Keighley in Championship A. In the B section Gomersal are at Brighouse, Spen Victoria are at home to Bankfoot and Hopton Mills have that game at home to Hartshead Moor.

In the Conference it has been a good start for Heckmondwike and Carlinghow, who chalked up a second successive win, by 59 runs at Oulton.

After making only 118 Heckmondwike had Paul Cooper to thank for their success as the home side were shot out for just 59 in the face of Cooper’s 6-21 return.

Crossbank Methodists are still waiting to make their bow after seeing their game at Adwalton washed out. They’re hoping they will get underway tomorrow when they entertain Rodley. Heckmondwike are at home to Great Preston.

Meanwhile Dewsbury Rams coach Glenn Morrison made his Bradford League debut when he turned out for his local club Northowram Fields in their win at Rodley, but perhaps he

Hanging Heaton knocked out of Heavy Woollen Cup THE MATCH between Hanging Heaton and Delph and Dobcross finally took place on Wednesday night, with the latter progressing to the second round of the Heavy Woollen Cup. After 150 miles of travelling and several hours of waiting around, before seeing the game twice postponed, Hanging Heaton were relieved to finally take to the pitch, but unfortunately for them they couldn’t find their top form despite having a superb start to the season.

The Bennett Lane club have already clinched a total of seven wins out of seven for the first and second XI’s in League and Cup competitions before the Delph game.

With skipper Gary Fellows having hit 81 and 100 the first team have collected wins at Farsley and Woodlands in the league and have already disposed of Doncaster and South Kirkby in the ECB Knockout competition.

But, the trip to Delph posed a different problem as Hanging Heaton were unable to select a full-strength side.

Fellows hit a top-scoring 46 in his side’s 154-4 but the home side managed 156-4 in reply to secure a comfortable win and a place in the next round.

Next up for Fellows and his

Mohammed Khan bowling for Cleckheaton Mike Popplewell

men is their first home game of the season tomorrow, when Premier Division newcomers Scholes are the visitors to Bennett Lane, while Sunday sees the second round of the Heavy Woollen Cup. Hanging Heaton have missed out on a game with Wrenthorpe but Birstall will be at home to Moorlands, Hopton Mills play Townville, and Ossett are at home to South Yorkshire side Treeton, who still have former Spen Victoria, Gomersal and Hanging Heaton all-rounder Steve Foster figuring prominently with both bat and ball despite being in his 50th year.

Cleckheaton made it two wins out of two when Andrew Deegan’s 4-42 and an unbeaten 73 from Chris Holliday helped them to a seven-wicket win over promoted Morley.

SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

West Side book place in final Adam Greenwood on his way to a top scoring 50 for Gomersal against Altofts Pics: Mike Popplewell should do some sprints with his players in this week’s training – he was run out for just one.

He fared a little better in the Jack Hampshire Cup tie the following day but despite an unbeaten 27, he finished on the losing side.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

FIRST DIVISION champions Dewsbury West Side have booked their place in the Spen Valley Trophy final after a convincing 5-1 win over Premier Division outfit Palestino.

Premier strugglers Hartshead will be joining them after they overcame Savile Youth 2-1 in their last four encounter.

In the Premier Division’s only game this week Vision won 1-0 away at

Savile Youth to move up to fourth.

Elsewhere, in Division One, Howden Clough and Mount Pleasant shared the spoils in an eight-goal thriller.

Tom Tucker netted twice for the visitors with Dom Carr and Reece Scholes adding the other two, but the hosts battled hard to make sure of a point. Mt Pleasant scored through Saif Akbar’s hat-trick and a Rafaqat Hussain strike.

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Albion guarantee safety with FISHER CLOSE IN ON PREMIER TITLE win to end turbulent campaign OSSETT ALBION secured their North East Regional League survival with a 4-2 victory in their relegation clash at Rovers Foundation.

It has been a topsy-turvy season for Albion, when their promising start to the campaign turned into a slump that sent them plummeting down the Southern Division table, but they came good when it really mattered.

Skipper Gemma Patterson picked up the player of the match award for Albion but Rachel Barber, with two goals and an assist for Kim Nallon, also made a crucial contribution.

Anna Taylor was the other

scorer while regular scorer Nicki Swift turned provider for two of the Albion goals.

That win has eased the pressure for the final game at a Harrogate Railway side still needing three points from their last three games to make sure of their own survival.

In the West Riding League there was an upset in the League Cup final at Ossett Town’s Ing Field ground.

Premier Division Tingley Athletic took on a Bradford City A side whose bid for promotion behind champions Battyeford Belles has fallen away in recent weeks.

Yet, despite this, underdogs City lifted the trophy for the

first time with a 4-2 win.

It is back to league action for City this week when they take on Battyeford Belles knowing they have to win this, and their final game at pointless Oulton, to clinch the second promotion place.

Ossett Town’s Premier Division season ended on a disappointing note when their last game, at home to Brighouse Athletic, ended in a 4-3 defeat, while in Division Three Dewsbury Rangers, despite a superb performance in a 3-1 defeat at home to 100 per cent champions Wigton Moor, can still win promotion with victories over Amaranth and Crossley in their last two games.

ST JOHN FISHER extended their lead at the top of the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division to nine points after Andy Godding hit a hat-trick in a 5-0 win at Birkenshaw.

Dominic Riordan and Matthew Bugg bagged the others, with Fisher able to clinch the title by beating Woodman Batley Carr this Sunday.

In the only other game played in the Premier Division Mount Pleasant came from behind to claim a draw in a 3-3 draw at Overthorpe Sports Club. Lewis Ward, Steve Jordan and Jack Allerton put the home side in control but a brace from Faisal Adam plus a Nadim Hussein penalty ensured the points were shared.

Navigation are four points clear at the top of the Championship after they won 7-0 at Clifton Rangers, who lie third.

Heckmondwike Sports Club are in second place after Ross Palframan, Jack Hinchliffe, Dominic Hinchliffe and George Porter all found the net in a 4-1 win at St John Fisher

Reserves, who replied through Jake Gibson.

Gareth Jones fired a brace and Jonny Irvine hit the other as Scholes Athletic lost 63 at home to The Yorkshireman, who lie in second spot in Division One. Hanging Heaton Cricket Club lead the table but can be overhauled if Battyeford win their two remaining games.

Saville Arms are the new leaders in Division Two after they won 4-0 at Batley Irish Nash thanks to a Saul Lee hat-trick plus one from Jordan Midwood.

Previous leaders Old Bank WMC lost 4-0 at third placed Rose of York after Reiss Brook (two), Matthew Bolton and Ashley Wells all found the net.

In the only other game played, Field Head won 5-3 against Clifton Rangers A.

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS TUESDAY APRIL 26: 1 W And J Davies; 2 J Bragg and A Cooper;

3 M Loveridge and G Bloom; 4 J Tomlinson and G Fishwick.

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Celtic suffer big defeat at home National Conference Trophy DEWSBURY CELTIC 14 WIGAN ST JUDES

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at Park Parade DEWSBURY CELTIC lost heavily to Division Two rivals Wigan St Judes in the first round of the National Conference Trophy.

The gulf between the two sides was evident as Wigan ran in 11 tries at Park Parade.

But Celtic had a ray of light in Anthony Dunford, who scored a hat-

Moor second best away at Rose Bridge National Conference Trophy

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The Maroons put up a brave fight against their superiors in the NCL ladder but a slow start ultimately proved costly.

It took 15 minutes for Ince to break the Maroons’ resolve with a try from man of the

trick of tries.

Judes were ruthless throughout, however, leading 40-6 at the break.

Tom Owen opened the scoring with six minutes gone and Gareth Thomas converted.

Nathan Bevan and Connor Parkinson both scored two tries and there was one each for Olumide Oladele and Gavin Roden as Thomas took his goal tally to three.

Scott Robinson, who ended the game with five goals, landed two in the first half. The scoring trend continued in the second half as Joe Brady (two), McNally and Roden went in to complete the scoring.

match Kieron Murphy.

Nathan Doherty added another 10 minutes later as Connor Matthews stepped up to add the extras for a 10-0 lead.

Moor hit back just three minutes later when Bartley O’Brien crossed the whitewash but tries from Peter Valentine and Ryan Eccleston gave Ince a 22-4 half-time lead.

Murphy added a second two minutes into the second half, converted by Matthews, before Moor replied with a try from Cameron Adleigh.

Valentine ensured the comeback would be short-lived with a late try goaled by Matthews.

ATHLETICS

Stags slip up against Siddal Mason excels in YML Premier Division MIRFIELD STAGS

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at Hillrich Park MIRFIELD Stags slipped to seventh in the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division after a narrow 14-10 defeat at home to Siddal Academy.

The Stags got off to a slow start following on from their midweek celebrations, having clinched the Pennine League Championship title.

Jake Hancock was the man who

put the away side in front with the game’s opening try on 28 minutes and Thomas Hirst added the extras to make it 6-0.

Mirfield had a Ross Hayden try disallowed on the stroke of half-time but it was in the second half when the hosts showed their true attacking potential.

Shortly after the restart the Stags were level thanks to Josh White try which Hayden goaled.

Siddal hit back quickly, however, thanks to a Dominic Patrice touchdown on the hour mark but Hirst missed the conversion leaving the away side with a four-point lead.

But the game was anybody’s as the Stags heaped the pressure on the visitors in the final 10 minutes of the game.

And Richard Silverwood’s side were rewarded for their attacking intent, scoring a try in the 71st minute through Alex Muffy to level the scores at 10-10.

But as the hosts pushed for a winning try they were hit with the ultimate sucker punch.

Kyle Maud broke free for Siddal with only three minutes remaining to put his side ahead once again and seal the win and claim maximum points.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Liversedge defy odds to secure Premier survival NCEL Premier Division RETFORD UNITED

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at Cannon Park LIVERSEDGE have completed the great escape in the Northern Counties East League Premier, having won their last five matches, culminating in a 2-1 win away at Retford United on Tuesday night to end a turbulent season.

The Clayborners went behind early on against Retford, conceding a Bradley Johnson goal on 10 minutes.

Robert Thomas fired the visi-

tors level before half-time and as the game looked set to finish as a draw Joe Walton was on target to clinch all three points for Sedge in the 89th minute.

But it was Liversedge’s 1-0 win over Cleethorpes on Saturday that guaranteed survival for Jonathan Rimmington’s men, courtesy of a Vaughan Redford goal 10 minutes from time.

Liversedge’s strong end to the season has seen them climb to 14th in the league, an impressive achievement given Rimmington’s side were propping up the division at the beginning of March.

the Bluebell Trail DEWSBURY Road Runners’ John Mason was first runner over 40 in the Bluebell Trail 10.3 mile race at Halifax.

The 53-year-old finished in ninth place overall in a time of 1 hour 12 minutes 21 seconds.

In the men’s over 55 category his club colleague Keith Long took first place (31st overall) in 1:18:57.

Other Dewsbury results were: John Calvert 1:18:50 (30th), Tim Dean 1:21:05 (40th), Andy Dean† 1:22:16 (45th), Kevin Watson 1:25:49 (64th), Tony Audsley 1:34:22 (126th), Richard Firth

1:37:01 (151st), Kieran Pickles 1:37:38 (157th), Matthew Ramsden 1:38:09 (159th), Chris Hardy 1:38:33 (164th), Jonathan Blakeley 1:42:43 (200th), Craig Halloran 1:43:08 (206th), Tim Rowling 1:43:24 (210th), Haseeb Raja 1:50:42 (256th), Trish Kaye 1:51:09 (263rd), Janet Murnin 2:08:30 (364th), Bev McClure 2:12:38 (382nd), Claire Wilkinson 2:15:50 (401st), Joanne Wilson 2:15:50 (402nd), Claire Dearie 2:15:50 (403rd), Wendy Hargreaves 2:15:50 (404th).

BOXING

O’Regan and Khan settle for second in Elite National finals

Albion clinch title Northern Under-19 Allianz League

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at The Brig OSSETT ALBION Under-19s have clinched the Central Division Northern U19 Alliance Football League title despite losing to Altofts 2-1 on the road.

Luckily for the The Unicorns their closest rivals Frickley also slipped up in their game, allowing the Dimple Wells side to lift the silverware.

Alex Thomas’ men now look forward to playing neighbours and arch-rivals Ossett Town away in the final outing of the season, which takes place next Tuesday (May 10, 7.45pm).

TWO boxers from the district were runners-up in England Boxing’s national championships.

Heckmondwike-based Cory O’Regan and Ismail Khan, who trains at the KBW Boxing Club in Dewsbury, both made it through to the finals of their weight divisions before being defeated in the England Boxing Elite National Championships in Liverpool last weekend.

(April 29-May 1).

Light-welterweight O’Regan, who also represents Bradford College Boxing Academy, was finally beaten by number one seed Calum French in the 60kg final after unanimous victories over Yousif Saeed and Jack Brooker in the quarter and

semi-finals.

O’Regan, who had entered the contest as third seed, lost the final on a split decision.

Flyweight Khan, who is also a student at Bradford College, progressed to Sunday’s final with unanimous victories over Ryan Briscoe in the quarterfinals and Niall Farrell in the semi-finals before losing to William Cawley in the 52kg title decider.

O’Regan and Khan are both proteges of former Dewsbury professional Mally McIver, who heads up the elite boxing programme at Bradford College.

The three-day championships, which took place at the Echo Arena, are the culmination of the domestic calendar for amateur boxing clubs in England.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

Trojans reach first National Cup final BARLA National Cup EAST HULL

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THORNHILL TROJANS 30 at Eastlands THORNHILL TROJANS have reached their first BARLA National Cup final following a hard-fought 30-26 win over East Hull at Eastlands.

It was the the third time the Overthorpe Park side have been in a National Cup semi-final. having previously tasted last-four heartbreak in 1995 and 1998 but in 2016 the Trojans were desperate to make it third time lucky.

Thornhill were in the driving

seat early on and looked at ease in the semi-final showdown, going 24-0 up after 22 minutes.

Liam Morley was influential for the Trojans, opening the scoring with a fine try which was converted by Sam Ratcliffe.

And it wasn’t long before Morley went over for his second to extend his side’s advantage.

Sam Ratcliffe was once again accurate with the boot.

Speedy winger Mindaugas Bendikas was then in the thick of the action, scoring a try to put the Trojans in a commanding position and Sam Ratcliffe’s successful conversion made it 18-0.

Sam Ratcliffe was having one of his strongest performances of the season to date and got himself a try under the posts before step-

ping up to convert his touchdown.

Thornhill looked comfortable but a try from East Hull’s Luke Whybrowe planted a seed of doubt in the minds of the Trojans players.

And another try shortly afterwards from Hull’s Jarrod Penros made the game difficult to call.

Clayton McCloud added the extras to both touchdowns. But Easts weren’t finished there and added a third try before the interval courtesy of McCloud who converted his own six-pointer.

Thornhill boss James Ratcliffe was visibly annoyed with the way his side’s commanding lead had shrunk but his half-time team talk had a positive effect on his players.

Sam Ratcliffe went over for his second try shortly after the restart but a difficult conversion was missed by Andrew Bates.

But Bates landed a crucial drop goal which meant East Hull required three scores to win.

The hosts gave it their best shot, however, first going over through McCloud before Stephen Mountain bagged himself a try.

But Thornhill held out in the closing stages and Morley’s late drop goal helped ease the tension.

The Trojans now look forward to playing a tough Myton Warriors side in the final (Saturday, May 29, 2pm) at Post Office Road, Featherstone.

Myton overcame Fryston Warriors 32-30 after extra-time in their semi-final clash.

Thornhill second string go out in cup first round National Conference Trophy THORNHILL TROJANS

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at Overthorpe Park A DEPLETED Thornhill Trojans side, due to commitments in the BARLA National Cup, lost out at home to Stanningley 52-4 in the first round of the National Conference Trophy.

The Trojans’ only points of the game in what was a lacklustre performance came in the second half through Mike Smith.

But it was too little too late as Stanningley had taken the ascendancy with tries through Jackson Green (hat-trick) and Brad Cox double to lead 26-0 at the break.

Jack Brown landed four goals during the game, with Tom Forrest adding a couple to their impressive total.

The other Stanningley tries came from Liam Duffy, Sean Cooper, Chris Holder, Jack Vincent and Joe Brier.

It was a bright note for a side who have been struggling in the league as they eased into round two.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Celtic youngsters climb to second DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-15S moved up to second in the Yorkshire Juniors League Division Three after a comfortable 48-12 will over Milford Marlins.

The Leeds outfit travelled to West Town knowing a win would draw them level on points with Celtic, but the Green and Whites got off to an excellent start scoring a try through centre Lewis Teale with just a minute on the clock. Charlie Heaton added the extras.

And after a lengthy stoppage in play due to an ankle injury to Celtic’s Liam Metcalfe, Teale went over for his second to give the hosts a 10-0 lead.

Milford were on the back foot and following a careless error on their own line Cameron Berry capitalised to extend the home side’s lead. Heaton converted to make it 16-0.

Five minutes later and Carr went over again, Heaton duly obliging with the extras to put Celtic 26-0 up.

The second half began as the first finished, with Celtic in the ascendancy. Substitute Conor Appleyard went over from long range with Heaton knocking over the extras for a 32-0 advantage.

Heaton was next to score for

Dewsbury Celtic Under-15s pulled off an important win against Milford Marlins

Celtic, followed by a try from George Bussey which put the hosts 42-0 up.

The visitors hit back with two late consolation tries, but it was too little too late, and the hosts had the last say with Ryan Birch touching down to round off the scoring.

Jordan Staker was named man of the match for Celtic and Milford’s opposition award went to try-scorer Berry.

Meanwhile DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-14S lost 20-16 away at Hunslet Warriors in YJL Division One. The defeat leaves the Maroons down in eighth place but there were plenty of positives to take from the game.

Aaron O’Neil won the coaches’ man of the match, parents’ player award went to Alex Hirst and the opposition honours went to Jonathan Diskin.

In the same division SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER-14S won 22-14 away at Moldgreen, a victory which takes the Leeds Road side up to seventh above Moor.

DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-13S four game winning run came to and end after a 40-18 defeat to Beeston Broncos in YJL Division Three.

The Broncos ran in two early tries

but Celtic battled hard and went over thanks to Matty Butterworth for an unconverted try.

It was followed by another two Beeston tries, however, firing the Leeds outfit into a commanding lead.

Charlie Pashley scored a try for Celtic to narrow the deficit, but Beeston kept Celtic at arms’ length, scoring their fifth try shortly afterwards to make it 28-8.

In the second period Celtic improved and Butterworth went in for his second try, but again Beeston hit back straight away.

Callaghan reduced the arrears for Celtic but Beeston had the last word with a final try.

Elsewhere THORNHILL TROJANS and BIRSTALL VICTORIA UNDER11S sides played an entertaining game.

Birstall scored through Harry Avis (hat-trick), Cohan Burnham (two), Verne Capstick and Jack Mysak.

Burnham and Capstick won the attacking contribution and magic moment honours respectively.

Meanwhile Jamie Richardson was named best opponent, Thomas Harrison and Brandon Hanson shared the supporters’ star award.

Cameron Stevens got the best trainer honours, Harry Townend picked up the defensive contribution accolade and Joe Hargreaves was named man of steel.

In the Trojans ranks Harry Yates was named player of the match, top tackler honours went to try scorer Louie Creaser, parents’ player was collected by Charlie Key, 100 per cent effort was won by Kieron Haigh and the opposition award went to Frazer Cass.

The TROJANS UNDER-11S WARRIORS, however, dominated East Leeds in their last outing.

Man of the match Connor Hickling scored two tries and lead the defensive effort to clinch the top tackler award as well.

Felix Ellis bagged the opposition

award having scored a hat-trick of tries and added a conversion.

Parents’ player honours went to Henri Wood, while AJ Cross took the 100 per cent accolade on his debut for the team.

But THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-10S WARRIORS narrowly lost out to Farnley Falcons.

Jack Chamberlain was a standout performer for the Trojans, scoring a try for his side. He also went home with three awards.

Other winners were Charlie Blacka who collected the 100 per cent prize, Zak Haigh who was named top tackler and Bradley Robertshaw was handed the magic moment gong.

DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-10S performed well against West Leeds Eagles.

Joe Maloney (hat-trick), Zain Ajmal (two), Tom Lay and CobiTasker-Taylor, Ed Cullen and Lucas Sheard all crossed the whitewash.

Maloney picked up the coaches’ player of the match gong, Sheard bagged the parents’ award, Lay was named top tackler, Tasker-Taylor won the magic moment honours and opposition man of the match went to Harley Sykes.

SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER10S continued their strong start to the season.

Preston Cavanagh, Archie Dufton and Luke Maclaren scored tries in the Sharks’ win over Farnley Falcons.

In the same week the Sharks Under-10s played Wetherby Bulldogs and scored tries thanks to the efforts of Harry Hardwick, Amir Sgaier, Bradie Burns and Tom Culling.

Next up for the Sharks youngsters is a game against Dearne Valley Bulldogs.

DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-9S (who are currently on the look out for new players and train TuesdayThursday 6-7pm) remain unbeaten this campaign after their win over

Jake Redmond (above) and Billy Bentley battle hard in the game between Thornhill Trojans and Birstall Victoria Under-11s Birkenshaw Bluedogs.

Moor scored through man of steel winner Sam Beety (hat-trick), top tackler Jack Sanderson (hattrick), opposition man of the match winner Shaun Fennel (hat-trick), man of the match winner Joe Diskin (hat-trick) and one try each from Kelbi Rai, Tom Main and Adam Ajmal.

Moor’s Under-9s face Drighlington next.

THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER8S came out on top against Guiseley Rangers.

Player of the match Frankie Firth performed well in defence and also bagged himself an impressive fourtry-haul.

Seth Harkin also went over four times and won the parents’ player honours.

Hedley Harris claimed the 100 per cent award and scored a try as did top tackler and opposition player Archie Barclay. Harley Rock also crossed for a try.

And finally BIRSTALL VICTORIA UNDER-8S played an entertaining

game against Whinmoor Warriors.

Jack Pickles got four tries for Vic and made 27 tackles in a dominant performance.

Pickles bagged the top tackler and opposition man of the match awards for his efforts.

Harley Aston picked up the second opposition award and his own side’s man of the match prize for his four-try-haul and 22 tackles.

Victoria’s second man of the match went to Jack Kirkaldy.

The 100 per cent effort accolade went the way of Alfie Davison, who also got two tries.

Sam Whiteley, Harley Trapps and Charlie Orr got Birstall’s other tries.

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KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

Dewsbury stunned by Eagles’ late fightback Kingstone Press Championship

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at Sheffield Hallam Sports Park MENZIE YERE shocked Glenn Morrison’s men with a last-gasp try which saw Sheffield Eagles snatch victory from the jaws of defeat to leave Rams fans shell-shocked.

For the majority of the encounter, the visitors looked on course for their first win in four games, but the Eagles built up a head of steam in a stirring second half with Yere scoring the important touchdown in the last play of the game.

It was the Rams who broke the deadlock on five minutes after Josh Guzdek’s run was halted just shy of the line.

The visitors continued to press and fine-flowing hands involving Andy Kain and Ryan Hepworth paved the way for Luke Adamson to power his way over despite the attentions of a

last-ditch Eagles tackle.

But the home side swept immediately upfield as Cory Aston stripped possession from the Rams.

But Quentin Laulu Togagae’s ambitious pass was intercepted by Dalton Grant, who showed the Eagles defence a clean pair of heels as he made a length-of-the-pitch run to extend Dewsbury’s lead to 10 points.

Mark Aston’s men were looking for a foothold in the clash and they grabbed it when Dewsbury conceded a penalty in an inviting position The home side made the Rams pay to the full when Togagae’s assist saw Yere shrug off the attentions of his marker to touch down smartly from point-blank range.

Moments later, George Tyson was adjudged to have tripped James Glover and the Rams opted for the two-pointer.

With Glover still receiving treatment, Shane Grady planted the penalty kick between the sticks.

In the next phase of play, Eagle Knowles tapped the ball forward as he looked to intercept a high ball and Joel Farrell scurried from the back of the

resultant scrum to give Etu Uaisele a glimpse of the line.

The Rams centre made no mistake in crossing the whitewash.

The visitors were sniffing blood and it was no surprise when Jason Crookes’ offload paved the way for Aaron Brown to successfully reach for the line.

But Mark Mexico gave the Eagles hope just shy of the interval when a barnstorming run saw him ghost past Nathan Conroy, who missed his tackle, allowing the Eagles forward to cross the whitewash for a try.

Dewsbury took the game by the scruff of the neck at the start of the second period as fine work involving Paul Sykes and Brown presented Conroy with the opportunity of racing through a static Eagles defence.

But Sheffield responded superbly to the setback when Togagae made something out of nothing, as his dancing feet allowed him to squeeze through the tightest of angles to the line.

The Rams were failing to see off the threat of the Eagles when the home side reduced the arrears further.

A fine move along the line, involv-

ing Knowles and Yere, saw Rob Worrincy dart down the left flank to touch down in the corner before Keal Carlile superbly scurried from dummy half to cut Dewsbury’s lead to eight points.

Rams hearts fluttered further when Tyson and Fozard were denied just shy of the line, then Cory Aston switched play with a fine kick and the ball fell kindly for Worrincy, who raced to the line for his second score.

In the dying minutes, Sheffield looked to have fluffed their chance when Knowles kicked on just the second tackle, but, they were fortuitously granted one final opportunity when Yere picked up possession before bursting through the Rams rearguard with a powerful run, to turn the game on its head and send the home fans into ecstasy.

The win leapfrogs Sheffield into seventh and above Dewsbury, who have to be wary of the drop zone.

Whitehaven and Oldham are now level on points with the Owl Lane outfit, and should they win those games they will put injury-stricken Dewsbury in the bottom two.

Bulldogs lose more ground after narrow defeat to Leigh Kingstone Press Championship

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at Leigh Sports Village BATLEY BULLDOGS have lost four on the bounce in the Championship and slipped outside the top four after a narrow 37-30 defeat to big-spenders Leigh Centurions.

The home side had been leading 25-12 after 55 minutes but trailed 30-29 with three minutes remaining before they turned the tables with two sixpointers to scrape home against a Batley Bulldogs side looking to clinch the double over the division’s powerhouse.

Lee Smith and ‘super sub’ Sam Hopkins broke the Bulldogs’ hearts in those final minutes.

After a great battle by both sides, two-try Harrison Hansen just tipped the man of the match over Centurions teammate and stand-off Martyn Ridyard, who kicked six goals as well as what could have turned out to be a crucial drop goal.

The Bulldogs’ Dominic Brambani also had a good game, scoring a try, kicking five conversions and delivering the pass to James Harrison that, at the time, looked like being the match winner for his side.

It was a slow burner of an encounter that got better as both packs battled for superiority with Dayne Weston, Hopkins, Jamie Acton and Micky Higham at the fore for the home side and Keegan Hirst, Harrison, Sean Hesketh, Tom Lillycrop and Alistair Leak impressing for the visitors.

With nothing being given by either side, the Centurions finally broke the deadlock following a penalty on 19 minutes when, from the play the ball, Gareth Hock found Ridyard and his cut-out pass took two Batley players out of play as the ball found Liam Kay and the winger scored in the corner for the first of his side’s six converted tries.

The Centurions lost the ball from the restart and the Bulldogs took advantage to assert themselves and, following a drop out seven minutes later, Shaun Ainscough twisted over from close range out wide after taking Dave Scott’s flat pass for the first of the Yorkshire team’s five converted tries.

The home side had to do some adjusting as Rangi Chase left the field - Liam Hood was his replacement.

The Centurions retook the lead five minutes from the break when, from nothing, Jamie Acton drove 30 metres down the centre of the field to the posts.

Although he could have gone over himself, he offloaded for Hansen to go over from close range.

And in the last second and play of the half, Ridyard slotted over a drop-goal for a 13-6 lead which looked insignificant at the time.

In the opening minute of the second half, Ainscough, on the fifth tackle, lost the ball on his own 30 metre line and his side were made to pay when the Centurions swiftly moved the ball down the line and Hansen went over for his second of the afternoon. That took the home side’s lead to 13 points.

But back came the Bulldogs. They began to press the Leigh line and forced a drop-out, following which Leak stormed over after great play from Brambani on 49 minutes.

Leigh responded with a Hood try after Hock was halted just short in the corner.

That made it 25-12 and the Leigh fans looked confident their men had bagged another two league points.

But John Kear’s never-say-die Bulldogs upped the ante in the final quarter, scoring 18 unanswered points in a mesmerising 10 minutes of attacking play - orchestrated by Brambani.

On 64 minutes, on the last tackle, Alex Bretherton was the first to swoop over after a Brambani grubber.

Three minutes later, Brambani scored a superb individual effort.

And when his Batley teammate James Harrison

went over the whitewash after 74 minutes, the Bulldogs were ahead for the first time in the game.

On-target again with the conversion, Brambani put his side 30-25 up with six minutes to play.

The Centurions looked shell-shocked, as did their fans.

But Leigh got a huge slice of luck to regain the lead with three minutes to go as the visitors knocked on.

Lee Smith, playing to the whistle, collected the ball, instantly chipping over into the in-goal and following the ball for a brilliant try.

Ridyard’s extras gave the Centurions a one-point lead.

From the restart, Leigh marched downfield and on the fourth tackle Micky Higham found Hopkins, who bulldozed over to shatter the Bulldogs’ hopes of a dream double.

Championship table Leigh Centurions London Broncos Bradford Bulls Halifax BATLEY BULLDOGS Featherstone Rovers Sheffield Eagles Swinton Lions DEWSBURY RAMS Oldham Whitehaven Workington Town

P 12 12 11 12 12 11 12 12 12 11 11 12

W 10 10 6 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 4 1

D 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 1 2 3 5 5 5 7 7 8 7 7 11

Diff Pts 183 21 126 20 120 14 55 14 9 13 68 12 9 10 -101 10 -152 8 -68 8 -139 8 -210 2

MATCH STATS: SHEFFIELD EAGLES 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae 2. Rob Worrincy 3. Menzie Yere 4. George Tyson 5. Ben Blackmore 6. Cory Aston 21. Dave Hewitt 8. Steve Thorpe 9. Keal Carlile 10. Mitch Stringer 11. Michael Knowles 13. Matt James 18. Elliot Minchella SUBS: 14. Matty Fozard 17. Mark Mexico 16. Adam Neal 15. Scott Wheeldon

7 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 8 6 6 6 6 7 7 6 6

DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 2. Dale Morton 15. Jason Crookes 38. Etu Uaisele 5. Dalton Grant 23. James Glover 22. Andy Kain 14. Luke Adamson 19. Nathan Conroy 10. Ryan Hepworth 12. Scott Hale 4. Shane Grady 25. Joel Farrell SUBS: 13. Aaron Brown 24. Jack Teanby 6. Paul Sykes 32. Kyle Trout

6 6 6 7 7 7 6 7 7 6 6 6 6 7 6 7 6

SHEFFIELD EAGLES Tries: Yere (14,80), Mexico (39), Togagae (46), Worrincy (56, 72), Carlile (62). Goals: Knowles 0/2, Aston 0/1, Fozard 2/4.

DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Adamson (5), Grant (8), Uaisele (31), Brown (36), Conroy (43). Goals: Glover 1/2, Grady 1/2, Sykes 2/2.

Referee: J. Roberts / HT: 8-22 / Pens: 8-6 / Sin Bin: Conroy (46 mins, dissent) / Sent Off: None / Weather: Cool / MOTM: Keal Carlile / Attendance: 441 / Match Rating: 4/5

MATCH STATS: LEIGH CENTURIONS 26. Lee Smith 2. Adam Higson 27. Richard Whiting 24. Tom Armstrong 5. Liam Kay 6. Martyn Ridyard 23. Rangi Chase 29 Jake Emmitt 14. Micky Higham 10. Dayne Weston 16. Reni Maitua 12 Gareth Hock 11. Harrison Hansen SUBS: 32. Liam Hood 20. Sam Hopkins 18 Tom Spencer 17. Jamie Acton

8 7 8 7 7 8 5 7 8 8 7 7 9 8 8 7 8

BATLEY BULLDOGS 22. Dave Scott 28. Alex Brown 30. Greg Minikin 27. Callum Casey 5. Shaun Ainscough 6. Cain Southernwood 7. Dominic Brambani 8. Keegan Hirst 14. James Davey 24. James Harrison 17. Joe Chandler 19. Alex Bretherton 9. Luke Blake SUBS: 20. Alistair Leak 18. Tom Lillycrop 15. Sean Hesketh 28. Dave Petersen

7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 7 8 7 7 7

LEIGH CENTURIONS Tries: Kay (19), Hansen (35, 42), Hood (55), Smith (77), Hopkins (79).

Goals: Ridyard 6/6.

Drop Goals: Ridyard (40).

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Ainscough (27), Leak (49), Bretherton (64), Brambani (67), Harrison (74). Goals: Brambani 5/5.

Referee: Chris Campbell / HT: 13-6 / Pens: 8-6 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Weather: Dull and cold / MOTM: Harrison Hansen / Attendance: 3,389 / Match Rating: 5 /5

Send your sports reports, news and photos to Joseph Link at joe@thepressnews.co.uk

Dewsbury and Batley face up to Super League giants in the cup

‘We were not smart enough’ Coach Morrison left fuming after Rams’ defeat to Sheffield

By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

CLEAR-THE-AIR talks have taken place at Dewsbury Rams as the club desperately looks to get back on track in what has been a frustrating campaign so far.

The Rams threw away a comfortable 28-4 advantage against Sheffield Eagles last Friday before ultimately falling to a 32-28 defeat – leading to head coach Glenn Morrison giving his players an honest talking-to at Monday’s training session.

The Tetley’s Stadium outfit have now slipped to ninth in the Championship and are only above the relegation zone on points difference following what was their eighth loss of the season last Friday in South Yorkshire.

“We weren’t smart enough,” admitted Morrison.

“We have some players who aren’t performing and it cost us the win in the end.

“I think it’s the worst game I’ve ever been a part of throughout my entire career.

“I admit we haven’t had much luck with injuries this season and it has cost us in

games, we’ve lacked consistency because of it, but when you have a solid lead with 20 minutes to go you don’t expect to lose.

“It was a must-win game and we’ve let ourselves down. We need to work really hard to improve.”

Dewsbury, who have lost their last four league outings, travel to Whitehaven in the Championship next.

But the Cumbrian side could leapfrog the Rams ahead of that encounter if they win their game in hand against Featherstone tomorrow (Sat, May 7, 6.30pm) at the Recreation Ground.

“We’re not where we want to be, but when we get bodies back and get some consistency in the team I’m confident we’ll finish in the top eight,” said Morrison.

“We’ve had it tough losing Anthony Thackeray and the replacements I’ve brought in have been injured for the majority of the campaign.

“Someone with his (Thackeray’s) experience would have probably got us over the line against Sheffield.

“But I’m going to have to make changes in our next few games until some players stand up and be counted.”

WIN TICKETS TO SUMMER BASH THE KINGSTONE Press Championship season is underway and it’s almost time for rugby league’s favourite bank holiday festival, Summer Bash 2016.

Held at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29, Summer Bash will provide an unmissable experience for everyone and we have teamed up with the RFL to give away two pairs of weekend tickets .

This year’s Summer Bash boasts the strongest-possible round of fixtures: Saturday May 28 - iPro Sport Cup Final (12.00pm), Sheffield Eagles v London Broncos (2.30pm), Workington Town v

Whitehaven (4.45pm), Bradford Bulls v Leigh Centurions (7.00pm).

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Kear pleased with recruits BATLEY BULLDOGS boss John Kear has been delighted with the performances of his new signings and believes his side’s four-game losing streak in the Championship will end quickly.

Batley haven’t won since they edged past Whitehaven on March 28 at Mount Pleasant.

That win took Kear’s men to the top of the Championship, but their defeat to big-spenders Leigh last weekend saw the Bulldogs slip outside the top four places and eight points behind the Centurions.

Injuries have had a big say in Batley’s slump in form, forcing Kear to bring in reinforcements.

New recruits Greg Minikin, Callum Casey and Dave Petersen all featured for the Bulldogs, who looked set to do the double over Leigh before eventually succumbing to a 37-30 defeat.

“It was a good performance from us and I feel we deserved to get something out of the game,” said Kear.

“We came back and took the lead with just a few minutes left but it wasn’t to be in the end.

“I was delighted with the new guys though they’ve all settled into the team really well.

“Minikin (on a dual-reg deal from Castleford Tigers) I thought was brilliant and he provides me with a great alternative and some strength in depth as well.

“I know we’ve lost four on the bounce in the league now, but other than our defeat to London when they completely out-played us, I feel we deserved something from the others.

“We’ve played well in most games but a bit of defensive frailty has cost us, we’ll just keep working hard .

“I’m always confident we’ll win, we always prepare well and never underestimate anyone so I’m sure we’ll grab another victory soon.”

The Bulldogs’ next outing in the Championship is at home to Richard Marshall’s Halifax.

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