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‘We must unite
Once again, Dewsbury is in the headlines for the wrong reasons.
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...and ensure no other boys or girls follow this path... - MP’S PLEA AFTER TEENAGER’S SUICIDE BOMB OUTRAGE... DEWSBURY has to pick itself up off the mat after last Sunday’s suicide bomb outrage, MP Paula Sherriff has said. The town was left reeling by claims that missing 17-year-old Talha Asmal killed himself and 10 others with a car bomb in Iraq. Worldwide media reports also made reference to other terrorists with links to the town, including Mohammed Siddique Khan and Haroon Aswat. Dewsbury was branded a “hotbed for Muslim extremism” and a “breeding ground for jihadis”, with a particular focus on Savile Town. It was pointed out that the area has some of the most segregated streets in Britain. The vast majority of residents, 98.7 per cent, are of South Asian descent and there are only 14 white British people living there, according to
the 2011 national census. Most mosques follow the ultra-conservative Deobandi tradition, including the Zakaria mosque near Talha’s home. Some media noted resentment from residents at how Savile Town is being linked to terrorism. Miss Sherriff, who received death threats this week, appealed for people to unite in an effort to rebuild the town’s shattered image. She said: “There is so much good about Dewsbury, yet once again our town has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. “I want our community to demonstrate all that is positive about Dewsbury by remaining united. “We must also work together to come up with strategies to ensure that no other boys or girls follow this path.” She met Talha’s devastated
family last Sunday night, just hours after news first broke. Thought not confirmed, he is believed to have detonated a vehicle packed with explosives in the town of Baiji in Iraq’s northern Salahuddin province. Coun Mumtaz Hussain (Lab, Dewsbury West) said: “We’ve had so many issues – with Shannon Matthews and the 7/7 guy. “But the community is very, very strong and we have come out of things like that. “It’s unfortunate it’s happened again in Dewsbury – it shouldn’t have – but we will pull through.” It is believed Talha, studying for A-Levels in ICT and business at Mirfield Free Grammar School, was groomed online. Pupils have been offered counselling while principal
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Talha Asmal... killed himself and 10 others in a suicide car bomb attack in Iraq
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Town must pull together after latest blow - MP Deaths BLEAZARD PHILIP On 12 June 2015, of Mirfield, aged 83. Husband of Brenda. Funeral service at Huddersfield Crematorium,
Wednesday 24 June at 2pm.
BUCKNELL CHARLIE On 10 June, aged 66, of Roberttown. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 23 June at 10.30am.
CLAYTON NEE SPURR MARGARET CLARE On 13 June, aged 77 years, of Earlsheaton. Wife of Jeff. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 26 June at 10.30am.
COUSINS CHRISTOPHER TERENCE (CHRIS) On 11 June, aged 33, of Batley Carr. Son of Terry and Angie. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 24 June at 11.15am.
DAVEY FLORENCE VALENTINE (FLO) On 11 June, aged 64. Wife of Stuart. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 23 June at 12.30pm.
EGGETT JANE (NEE CRAVEN) On 13 June, aged 48, of Birstall. Partner of Robert Turner. Service at St Peter’s Church, Birstall. For details contact Eric F Box on 01924 465402.
FRANCE KENNETH On 12 June, of Dewsbury, aged 69. Husband of Anne. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 26 June at 12.30pm.
HANSON BARRY On 14 June, of Thornhill Lees, aged 75. Husband of Pat. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 25 June 2015 at 2pm.
HEMINGWAY EDWARD On 15 June, aged 78. Husband of Dorothy. Funeral at UR Church, Ravensthorpe, Friday 26 June at 10am, followed by burial at Liversedge Cemetery.
KERR STANLEY JAMES On 12 June, aged 69, formerly of Dewsbury. Husband of Susan. Service at Scholemoor, Lidget Green, Bradford, on Wednesday 24 June at 11.30am. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
LOCKWOOD NEE WHITWORTH BETTY On 9 June, formerly of Thornhill Lees and Thornhill, aged 85. Wife of the late James. Funeral at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Dewsbury, on Wednesday 24 June at 11.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.
MATTHEWS NEE MITCHELL DORA On 13 June, of Dewsbury, aged 96. Wife of the late George. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 29 June at 12.30pm.
MCKENZIE NEIL (KENNY) On 10 June, aged 48. Dad of Casey and Kyle. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 29 June at 1.15pm.
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RESTALL (NEE WILKINSON) KATH On 14 June, aged 76. Wife of Allan. Funeral at St John’s Church, Carlinghow, Tuesday 23 June at 1pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.
SINCLAIR ALICE On 5 June 2015, of Dewsbury, aged 72. Sister of Agnes, Annie, William and John. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 23 June at 1.15pm.
SMITH MAVIS (NEE ELLISON) On 12 June, formerly of Cleckheaton, aged 85. Wife of the late Peter. Funeral at St John’s Church, Cleckheaton, on Thursday 25 June at 2pm, followed by committal at Cleckheaton New Cemetery at 3pm.
STEAD HERBERT On 10 June, aged 98. Husband of the late Elsie. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 22 June at 2pm.
STEAD TONY On 11 June, aged 69. Husband of the late Pam. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 22nd June at 9.45am.
TAYLOR JOYCE On 12 June, aged 84, of Ossett. Wife of the late Donald. Funeral at Christ Church, South Ossett, Wednesday 24 June at 1.30pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2.45pm.
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Continued from Page 1 Lorraine Barker previously described Talha as “quiet and hard-working”. Miss Sherriff said: “We must do all we can to ensure no more impressionable young people are brainwashed by those behind Isis. “These evil people use the internet and social media to target impressionable young people. “They paint a very different picture to the reality of what is really happening in Isis-controlled areas.” She added: “We need to ensure that we have a robust plan to work with the community. "We need to work with schools, mosques, churches, community groups and parents to try to ensure young people are aware of the reality of what is actually happening in Syria and Iraq.” Former Foreign Office diplomat David Pinder, a Mirfield town councillor and a Falklands War veteran, said previous generations of youths also went off to fight in conflicts such as the Spanish Civil War. He added: “Young people have always been idealistic and the internet offers perfect opportunities for them to be groomed. “What’s interesting is that they’re not going to fight Crusaders, they’re going to kill fellow Muslims. He added of the situation in Dewsbury: “It's a condemnation of how we’ve allowed separate communities within communities. “We need to do more to integrate. Minority and majority communities need to come together.”
Hollybank’s boost MIRFIELD: Disabled people got a double boost from fundraising across the Spen Valley. Youngsters at Whitcliffe Mount Business and Enterprise College in Cleckheaton raised £300 for the Hollybank Trust. They did it through a coffee morning at Easter and presented their cash on a visit to Hollybank recently. The trust also ben-
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Grieving dad’s plea to hospital chiefs over son Arslan’s death By David Miller A GRIEVING dad from Ravensthorpe turned down a meeting with health chiefs over the death of his disabled son. Father-of-five Mohammed Aslam said he and his family are still so upset that details from a face-toface discussion would not sink in. He believes a letter about son Arslan, who suffered from muscular dystrophy, would be easier to deal with. Arslan, 16, died on March 25, five days after complex surgery to insert a rod into his back at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The eight-hour procedure was to allow him to sit up straight and improve his quality of life. Arslan seemed to be recovering well but he suffered a cardiac arrest and showed no signs of life for about 24 minutes. He was revived but had suffered massive brain damage and passed away at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield. Hospital bosses offered to meet Mr Aslam but he said: “I’m in no fit state to listen. I’d appreciate it if the hospital could put things in writing and in words that I can understand. “I’m no medical expert. All I know is I’ve lost a wonderful child and I don’t think it was his time to go.” Mr Aslam added of his family:
‘We’re waking up in the middle of night and breaking down. I therefore hope the hospital can tell us in writing what went wrong...’ “We’ve not got a grip on our emotions yet. We’re in bits and things feel absolutely raw. “We’re waking up in the middle of night and breaking down. I therefore hope the hospital can tell us in writing what went wrong.” A sponsored walk in aid of muscular dystrophy charities is due to be held on Friday, June 26. It will leave from Mirfield Free Grammar, where Arslan’s brother Rizwan, 12, is a pupil, to the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. A spokeswoman for the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital said they would consider sending a letter. She added: “Our sympathies are with Mr Aslam and his family during this time. “We are more than happy to discuss any questions that they have in relation to the sad death of their son and ask them to contact the hospital directly.”
It has been done by the Spen Valley Civic Society as part of a wider project about the area’s industrial heritage. The exhibition is at the premises of RJ Donnan Hearing Care Ltd on Dewsbury Road in Cleckheaton from 10am to 4.30pm on Thursday. Visitors can, for example, see the time when Northgate in Cleckheaton was called Back Lane. It is hoped the map can be displayed in other parts of
Woman’s hair pulled in attack A WOMAN had her hair pulled in an assault outside an address on Birstall’s Fieldhead Estate. It happened on Lowood Lane between 5.20pm and 5.35pm on May 22 when the victim, 29, had a brief verbal exchange with two men. One of them, a white man in his mid-20s, pulled her hair, causing pain but no visible injury. Police hunting the suspect issued an e-fit description, above. He is around 6ft tall, skinny and has blond hair and blue eyes. He was wearing a
RAVENSTHORPE: The future of 160 sacked workers remains unclear after part of the collpased bedding firm Kozee Sleep was bought. The Press exclusively revealed last week that the John Cotton Group of Mirfield had bought the firm’s buildings on Ravensthorpe Industrial Estate. It was solely a property deal and does not include the Kozee Sleep name or the staff, though administrators insist those assets are still for sale. The John Cotton Group, which makes pillows and duvets, confirmed they have no intention of manufacturing beds at the site. Managing director Mark Cotton said: “Both our non-woven and home textiles divisions have experienced substantial growth over the last few years. These new properties will help us expand our warehousing facilities in the Mirfield area to support further growth.”
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the area over coming months. The Civic Society is charting the history of famous firms in Spen Valley, including 70 mills. Erica Amende, Civic Society secretary, said: “People can delve into the past and see what stood on the site of their homes in 1854. “They can also see where fields have been swallowed up by roads or houses and look at the mills where our great, great, grandparents worked.”
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DEWSBURY MOOR: A man contacted his expartner only a week after being banned from doing so. Lee Haynes, 22, of Halifax Road, Batley, admitted at Kirklees Magistrates' Court to breaching a non-molestation order. The court heard he went to her address in Dewsbury Moor to collect some clothes. He committed the breach while subject to a suspended prison term. The case was referred to Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Monday July 13.
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CLECKHEATON: A woman was told her “Judgement Day” had arrived in texts sent by her ex-boyfriend. Antoinette Wallhead received 190 messages, some of them threatening and abusive, from Daniel Costello between April 30 and May 14. Costello, 25, of Wakefield Road, admitted at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court to a charge of harrassment. A hearing is to be held on Wednesday, August 5.
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News In Brief Van driver hits wall DEWSBURY: A driver was trapped when his van crashed into a wall on Willans Road last Sunday. Fire crews cut the man free at around 9.20pm. He was taken to Pinderfields Hospital with unknown injuries. It is thought no other vehicles were involved. Any witnesses can call police on 101.
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THE FAMILY of suicide bomber Talha Asmal have spoken of their devastation. Talha lived at the family’s terraced home in Savile Town with his mother Noorjaha, 38, and 42year-old father Ebrahim. Mirfield Free Grammar pupil Talha is believed to have blown himself and 10 others up in an attack on an oil refinery in Iraq. A family statement said: “Talha comes from a close-knit, hardworking, peace-loving and lawabiding British Muslim family. “The entire family unreservedly condemns and abhors all acts of violence wherever perpetrated. “Talha was a loving, kind, caring and affable teenager. He never harboured any ill will against anybody, nor did he ever exhibit any violent, extreme or radical views of any kind. “Talha’s tender years and naivety were it seems, however, exploited by persons unknown who, hiding behind the anonymity
of the world wide web, targeted and befriended Talha and engaged in a process of deliberate and calculated grooming of him. “As a result of this and completely unbeknown to us, his family, and entirely against our wishes, he ended up travelling it seems to Iraq. “Whilst there it appears that Talha fell under the spell of individuals who continued to prey on his innocence and vulnerability to the point where, if the press reports are accurate, he was ordered to his death by so-called Isis handlers and leaders too cowardly to do their own ‘dirty’ work. “We are all naturally utterly devastated and heartbroken by the unspeakable tragedy that now appears to have befallen us. “We need time and understanding to come to terms with our unimaginable and painful loss. “As a family we would urge anyone who has any concerns about their own family members being exploited in a similar way to seek the help and advice of the police as soon as ever possible. “And as a family we would like to take this opportunity to unequivocally state that Isis are not Islam. “They do not represent in any way, shape or form Islam and Muslims and we are no longer prepared to allow a barbaric group like Isis to hijack our faith. “Isis – not and never in our name.” Despite Talha’s death being unconfirmed, his family said images released online appear to show their son. One is of him smiling as he stands by a black Toyota SUV giving the Isis one-finger salute. Another shows him clutching a rifle as he sits cross-legged on a mat with two other armed men. They are apparently taking instruction from a uniformed militant in a crudely furnished room. Isis statements last Saturday claimed ‘Abu Yusuf Al Britani’ – Talah’s conflict alter ego – was one of four suicide bombers. The others were said to be a German, a Kuwaiti and a Palestinian. All four were photographed by Isis standing next to SUVs.
Talha Asmal, above right and below left, pictured with other Isis
Facebook We’ll march threat to inSavileTown MP Sherriff claims EDL MP PAULA SHERRIFF received rape and death threats after last Sunday’s suicide bomb outrage. A 38-year-old man from the Nottingham area was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of making threats to kill. It followed a post on Miss Sherriff’s Facebook page which said she was a “dead woman and should be raped and murdered”. Miss Sherriff (Lab, Dewsbury and Mirfield) saw the post late on Monday night and said: “I felt sick. It was just a horrible feeling.” On Wednesday, Miss Sherriff asked for a meeting with Home Officer ministers and Chancellor George Osborne to review counter-terror policy. She said: “Current policy is not working. We need an urgent review to stop the likes of Isis and other evil organisations from radicalising young men and women before more lives are lost.”
FAR-RIGHT activitists revealed their intention on Tuesday to demonstrate in Savile Town. The Dewsbury branch of the English Defence League (EDL) took to Facebook and in a post they wrote in part: “We are not frightened to confront this threat to our town. “We cannot allow Dewsbury to be classed as a suicide terrorist center (sic). It may be time to revisit Dewsbury, not in the Town Center (sic). “Is it now time to visit the root of the problem and demonstrate in Savile Town??” In a later post the EDL Dewsbury branch claimed: “When the time comes and come it will. Announced or unannounced we will demonstrate in Savile Town.” In a separate move Kirklees Council chief executive Adrian Lythgo expressed sympathy for the victims of last Sunday's suicide bombing in Iraq. He said of Talha Asmal: “This is a desperately sad time for the young man’s family and friends, and our thoughts are with them. “We are supporting Talha’s family and the community as best we can at this difficult time. “It is also important that we remember the innocent victims of the bombing from the Kurdish community. “There are many Kurds in Kirklees who are dealing with the broader loss of life that the continuing fighting is causing.”
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Our devastation Concern grows for second teen who may be with Isis
fighters before his suicide mission in Iraq
THE WHEREABOUTS of missing Dewsbury teenager Hassan Munshi remain unknown. Munshi, 17, is believed to have fled to Syria via Turkey in April with his best friend Talha Asmal, who died in a suicide mission last weekend. Hassan was last seen boarding a flight to Turkey on March 31 and neighbour Anees Mahmood, 24, said: “I’m very concerned because they went there together. “But according to word of mouth they parted ways after going there. As far as what I’ve heard, he’s maybe doing ok.” Hassan is the brother of Hammaad Munshi, Britain’s youngest convicted terrorist. From Turkey, he and Talha are thought to have gone to Syria. Shahid Malik, the former MP for Dewsbury and a friend of both the Asmal and Munshi families, said: “Talha was a truly sweet-natured, helpful, respectful and friendly kid. “It is incredibly difficult to reconcile this Talha with the suicide bomber at an Iraqi oil installation.” He added: “It is disturbing to see how relaxed he looks in the Isis photographs allegedly taken just prior to his suicide mission. “He looks at peace. It’s like he’s ready to go and meet his maker. This is a clear indication of just how successful the evil Isis groomers have been in poisoning and brainwashing Talha and kids like him.
Police chief urges review POLICE boss Mark Burns Williamson called for a review of the Government’s counterradicalisation strategy. The West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner referred to a Government scheme called Prevent, aimed in part at helping families keep track of relatives’ online activity and how to know if someone is being groomed. Mr Burns-Williams said: “In terms of the Prevent strategy, there is clearly a need to review that. “(We need) to work with
Government and other authorities to make sure that some of these very difficult discussions do take place in our communities.” He said in a BBC Radio 4 Today interview that he will seek meetings with ministers. Officers encouraged anyone with concerns about a friend or relative to get in touch. Force assistant chief constable Russ Foster said: “Our priority is to keep our communities safe. “Those who travel to Syria and parts of Iraq are likely to
witness extreme violence and could become victims of violence themselves. “In addition, some may be drawn into taking part and committing violent acts themselves. “No parent would want to see their child put in danger, exploited or put in a situation where they face death.” See www.preventtragedies. co.uk for more details. Concerns can also be raised to police by calling 101 or contacting Kirklees Council safeguarding.
We’re losing the fight, warns Warsi RADICALISATION of British Muslims is a generational fight the authorities are losing, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi said. The Dewsbury-born former communities minister said: “Let’s first of all be very clear about finding the evidence base of what are the drivers to radicalisation... it is only when we start to have that
honest conversation that we unpick what is now becoming a generational challenge.” Baroness Warsi said the Muslim community itself can and must do more to deal with the issue. But she added: “(they) will be able to do that better with a government stood alongside it and collaborating with the community. “Sadly, over the last six or
seven years, there’s been a policy of disengagement with British Muslim communities.” Baroness Warsi labelled this as an “odd and incredidbly worrying” situation. She added: “It is now time to end that policy of disengagement and start speaking to the British Muslim communities, and empowering them to do more.”
News in Brief Man had hundreds of child porn images CLECKHEATON: A man admitted possessing hundreds of child porn images and videos. David Lindsay, of South Parade, pleaded guilty to 10 charges of making an indecent photograph and one of possessing an indecent photograph. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Lindsay, 40, had 311 images and videos involving children. A small number of these are classed as Category A, which covers the most serious child porn material. Lindsay was committed to Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Thursday, July 9. He is also banned from unsupervised contact with children.
Junkie’s store thefts BATLEY: A woman admitted shoplifting from two supermarkets to feed her heroin addiction. Tina Glover, 30, was caught with meat and make-up at Tesco Extra on Bradford Road on March 20. She was then stopped while stuffing various goods into her handbag at Asda in Dewsbury. That theft took place on May 29. Glover, of Springfield Avenue, Batley, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. Magistrates adjourned sentencing until Wednesday, July 1.
£8k for ambulance Still missing... Hassan Munshi “Every mosque should be making clear what is acceptable and unacceptable in Islam. “To me, the tragedy is that the vast majority are not speaking in those terms. “The counter narrative (against extremists) has to be Muslim-led, it has to come from the Muslim community.”
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Friday June 19, 2015 I HAVE an idea by which the NHS could save a fortune. They could just give patients with low blood pressure details of government spending to thus send it soaring without need of medicinal intervention. They might need scraping off the ceiling though. Take Bangladesh. We’ve given them £30 million to help “public expenditure management”. Not to tackle poverty, educate children or fight disease, but how to use Microsoft Excel. Fair enough. Bangladesh national debt is 39% of GDP, with a budget deficit of 3.6%. Except the UK’s figures are 93% and 4.1%. Quite apart from the fact that this money will just line already wealthy pockets, who should be helping whom, to balance the books?
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A town in shock? Not one bit CCORDING to the BBC, ITV, Sky News and every daily paper in the country, Dewsbury was “a town in shock” on Monday, as word broke of 17year-old Talha Asmal’s martyrdom in Iraq, courtesy of a car full of dynamite. In shock? Were you in shock? I wasn’t. Not even mildly surprised. If I was a Mirfield resident. I might have been furious – at the TV journalists outside the grammar school saying they were in Dewsbury. That’ll send the house prices tumbling, Doris. The MFG September sixth form intake might take a bit of a battering too. But shock? Nope. Disappointed maybe. Disappointed that professional gobsh*te Shahid Malik eked out a few more minutes in the media limelight as ‘family friend and spokesman’ for the terrorists’
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Talha Asmal: News was not so shocking loved ones. Disappointed even more, that no-one spoke for the Asmals, Munshis, Savile Town or indeed Britain’s Muslim community, to apologise for the coldblooded murder of the 10 people blown apart by this evil youth.
I’m always telling my teenage children to live their dream. Well, Talha Asmal lived – and died – his. What a stupid waste. What a stupid boy. What a stupid, medieval, barbaric ideology he came to worship. It was also interesting – but not shocking – witnessing the outpouring of projected grief and sympathy directed towards the Asmal family, as if they were the victims; as if their son was an unwitting victim himself. I’m sure it was a devastating blow to Peter Sutcliffe’s parents to find out they’d bred the Yorkshire Ripper, or for the family of Fred West to learn about the monster in their midst – but I don’t remember a media lovestorm wrapping up “the poor relatives” in tea and sympathy. MP Paula Sherriff covered herself in mediocrity with her – yawn – appeal for the
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town, the community “to come together”. What are ‘we’ supposed to do Paula? ‘We’ are not welcome, if you hadn’t noticed. ‘We’ are not the problem here. Quick to follow was the inevitable blame strategy: ‘It woz the internet wot dun it’ as The Sun headline writer might have put it. Be careful online kids … you might think it’s only a Facebook chat with your pal Chantelle, but one wrong click and you’re blowing your limbs across half a mile of Syrian desert. I don’t think so. Talha Asmal and Hassan Munshi did not accidentally find a terrorist’s online forum one day, think “that sounds fun” and run away to jihad. No more than Mohammed Siddique Khan tired of Mrs Khan’s chappatis, grabbed a rucksack of explosives and went off to blow up London. These are long, indoctrinating processes. And even then, they require detailed, careful planning. HE inescapable fact, and one which no-one in Savile Town seems willing to accept, is that those youths grew up in a closeted community, brainwashed with the Koran, with a fundamentalist Islamic doctrine that is central particularly to Savile Town’s major mosques – more so than many others in the area. They were breastfed on the Prophet’s vision of a global Islamic caliphate, of a nation beholden to Sharia. That’s what defines Sheikh Yakub Munshi, the James Bond villain of the drama playing out this week. Somebody should buy him a white cat and a monocle. How can I possibly say that or know that? Because the arrogant Islamic cleric simply does not care to say otherwise; to attempt to explain how his family could breed not one, but two teen terrorists nearly 10 years apart. The Munshi family clearly didn’t learn many lessons after Hammaad was banged up for plotting bomb carnage, did it? But maybe – just maybe – they didn’t bother trying. Just blame it on the t’interweb and get Malik to explain everything away. We are told (via Malik) that the Asmal family are heartbroken, devastated. I imagine any parents would be. It would be nice to be able to sympathise more, but unfortunately we have to take Malik’s word for it, because neither family has been falling over themselves to step up and condemn this
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barbarism in person. A show of hands at the Zakaria mosque’s Friday prayers would be interesting. I’d like to know how many of them believe Talha Asmal is a martyr; how many believe he is feasting with a harem of virgins in paradise. No hands up, or all hands up? What would your guess be...? EXT UP playing the blame game was our own professional ‘Dewsbury lass’ Sayeeda Warsi. She and Malik are like the Colin Crompton and Bernard Manning of northern politics – except without the laughs. For Warsi, it was the government – yes, the one that sacked her – to blame. Slap my thigh! It seems they had been deliberately ‘disengaging’ (whatever that means) from Muslim communities. I’ll tell you what it means – that the government stopped over-promoting shysters like Sayeeda Warsi, and that it stopped throwing money at dodgy ‘reformed’ Islamic extremists, suddenly thrusting themselves forward as the voice of moderate Muslims. The state stopped writing blank cheques to organizations like Shahid Malik’s discredited Tell Mama. Closer to home, thanks
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largely to the efforts of this newspaper, cynical cash cows like the Taleem Youth Forum and the host of fictitious groups using the cover of the Taleem Training and Community Centre to plunder public funds, were exposed and had the money tap turned off. That’s Warsi’s beef. Britain wasn’t loving its Muslims enough – code for throwing enough money and influence at them. What she didn’t unfortunately elaborate on, was how we break down the self-erected doors of mosques like the Markazi and the Zakaria where, being a woman, she’s not even welcome. It seems that when Yakub Munshi was giving Warsi her sharia divorce, he didn’t mention being a bit worried about young Hassan… ‘Engagement’, Sayeeda, is a two-way deal. And do you know what? Most Britons have had enough of you fluttering your modest eyelashes from behind veils, or spouting divisive bile in the mosque to impressionable young men. Teach your kids how lucky they are to enjoy the freedoms of this country, or bugger off to join Isis and don’t come back. Because actually, most of us don’t care. Shocked? It’s time somebody was. And it’s not us.
Newspaper fibs – shock! ACCORDING to Tuesday’s Daily Mail, author and journalist Danny Lockwood has lived in Dewsbury “all his life”. Well, it’s close I suppose. Give or take 13 or 14 years in America, Australia and York. My daughter was reading a ‘quote’ in the story attributed to me. “You don’t talk like that dad,” she said. “Not even when you’re on the telly.” Probably because I didn’t say that, darling. It isn’t even factually accurate, so I wouldn’t say it. Journalists, eh? But I did love the picture (right) they used to illustrate their story. At least you know the ice cream lady hasn’t been licking your 99! SPEAKING of journalists however, I did a TV piece on Wednesday evening with possibly the most intelligent interviewer I’ve encountered in many years. Shame that Alexander Khabarov works for the official Russian state TV and radio station. The BBC, who are a sight more left wing and propaganda-mad than the
Russians, could take a leaf out of his book. Alexander (among many national journalists this week) couldn’t believe how stonewalled they were, when trying to speak to local people in Savile Town. “Only one young man spoke to us,” he said. “And that was to say they had been instructed in mosque not to talk to journalists.” You don’t say...
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DEWSBURY HOSPITAL LATEST
£22m revamp deal By Steve Martyn A £22M deal that will lead to cuts in services at a remodelled Dewsbury District Hospital has been won by the Kier Group. The construction firm has agreed the private finance contract for a new main entrance and the demolition of major buildings. Under the plan, the Bronte Tower and Staincliffe Wing are deemed surplus to requirements. In total, 250 beds will go at Dewsbury, the A&E department will be reduced to a minor injuries unit and maternity downgraded to midwife-led. Work to be completed by the summer of 2018 involves
bringing remaining services together under one roof. Seriously-ill patients would be taken to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield. Last week, health chiefs spelled out again how A&E will work in future, after confusion at a public meeting about the downgrade. Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Stephen Eames defended the changes. In March last year he said: “I want to reaffirm what I’ve said all along, that we are not planning to close Dewsbury District Hospital. “We announced a £20m investment at Dewsbury in October (2013). I believe these changes will secure its future.” Kier will carry out the
work in two phases, first moving services into the Ridings building and service centre later this year and then building the new entrance. By 2017, Dewsbury will lose 250 beds and Pinderfields will gain 80 (a net reduction of 170). The Kier Group said the changes, which they dubbed “exciting”, would offer a “more streamlined” service for patients. Kevin Oxley, Mid Yorkshire’s director of capital projects, said: “Kier have a long and distinguished track record in hospital redevelopment and new builds. “We look forward to them bringing their experience and expertise to this important project.”
Work will take up to four years HEALTH chiefs renewed their defence of demolishing parts of Dewsbury District Hospital. After stating last March a £22m investment would “secure the hospital’s future”, bosses spelled out what those plans involve. In addition to a new main entrance, Dewsbury gets: • Three new medical and surgical wards; • New rehabilitation and physiotherapy centre; • Ante-natal care and early pregnancy assessment unit; • Midwife-led birthing unit; • Outpatient departments for children, cardio-respiratory and gynaecology; • Day case units for oncology and medical and renal dialysis. Surgical theatres will be revamped, alongside a
new ambulatory emergency care unit. Caroline Griffiths, director of corporate planning at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, said work will take up to four years. She said: “This redevelopment demonstrates our dedication to delivering healthcare to the North Kirklees population in a modern and fit-forpurpose environment. “The changes will allow the services that are currently situated in the older parts of the site – Bronte Tower and the Staincliffe Building – to be re-provided within the main Ridings and Boothroyd buildings. “As part of these changes, a new front entrance will be developed which will include new restaurant, retail facilities and a new waiting area.”
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Never ashamed to admit my roots Dear Sir, I am a Dewsbury lass, born and bred. It is my home town and, unlike some people who prefer to say they are from ‘the Leeds area’ to cover up their connection with the town, I always proudly mention my home town whenever I am introducing myself to people. When I say I am from Dewsbury, most people know the name. My home town pretty regularly hits national headlines, it did so again this week. But it is never in the media for the right reasons. A lot of people take this to mean ‘nothing good ever comes from Dewsbury’. However, it is more a case of ‘nothing good from
Letter of the Week: Beth Prescott, Dewsbury Dewsbury ever gets reported.’ Whenever my friends from further afield visit the area, I proudly show off my home town. My friends are often amazed by the beautiful architecture, the friendly nature of the people and the lovely scenery that surrounds our town. When they have actually been they then
Even good folk have to tell lies Unimpressed From: D Parker, Thornhill by comments
Even the good people of Dewsbury do tell lies.
Dear Sir, As youngsters we are all told right from wrong, and not to tell lies. Saying that, some people are born liars, others saying porkies now and again. For the good people who never speak a lie, may I ask a question? When on holiday, when asked the area you live in, what do you answer?
From: JM Oates, Mirfield Dear Sir, Well, just when I thought that I had heard it all, our local MP Paula Sherriff appears on Look North. When asked the serious question “What can be done to stop these youngsters committing jihad?” Her reply was: “We must
understand my insistence that, under this facade that has been created, Dewsbury is actually a lovely place with great potential. I challenge anyone who has ever written a negative article about Dewsbury to come and visit. I will gladly take some time to show you around. I then challenge you to write a new article, an article about the positive
communicate more with the local communities, schools, mosques and churches.” What an idiot. When did churches teach jihad to young Christians? As long as the likes of her are in control we are doomed. Her naivety is scary.
Pub site lets down the area From: GF Fisher, Dewsbury Dear Sir, Like many local people I am pleased with the Shepley
side of Dewsbury. Do not focus on the criminals that have come from this area, who are a tiny, tiny, tiny minority. How about instead remembering the incredibly brave soldiers that have come from this area that have died fighting to defend the vulnerable. What about those who run charities in the area and work really hard for the community. The many communities that live in peace together and work together to make our town a better place. There are those people who work hard every day running small, local businesses in
Bridge area of Mirfield. The marina, the birds on the Ship fields, the two very attractive fishing lakes and the firstclass Dewsbury District Golf Club. All these facilities attract visitors from outside the area. I wonder what they think when they have to pass the slum that used to be a lively and vibrant public house. How the owners and the local councillors can allow this disgusting state to continue and blight what is a wonderful area is beyond me.
Best around From: Linda Harrison, Birstall Dear Sir, There’s very little to smile about in any newspaper these days, but reading Danny Lockwood’s Ed Lines “It’s a tough life for a teacher” made me laugh out loud. I could imagine the scenario being played out in school staff rooms. Danny also highlighted some very serious points about the proposed school trip to Barbados, which I agree with entirely. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – The Press is the best newspaper around.
Typical socialist and proud From: Joyce Lister, Thornhill Dear Sir, I burst out laughing when I read Beth Prescott’s article saying she wasn’t a typical Tory: Oh yes you are dear.
the town. What about the beautiful, rolling fields and hills we have surrounding our town that take your breath away. Yes Dewsbury has its problems, but so does every town. It also has its amazing parts and it would do people credit to remember that before writing off a town they have never been to. Dewsbury has some really treasured characteristics and the potential to be a fantastic place with a bit of TLC. I, for one, would not have wanted to grow up anywhere else and I will never be ashamed to admit my roots.
I’m now a pensioner, but over 40 years ago I was a Labour councillor, and knocked on thousands of doors. The majority who said they voted for the Tories were just like Beth; by her own admission, not very well educated and had low paid jobs. All were enjoying a free National Health Service, which had been strongly opposed by the Tories. As for the Tory councillors, there wasn’t a silver spoon in sight, and I don’t recall any of them being privately educated; indeed, quite a few couldn’t do simple maths. Some had a one-man band business, with two of them going bankrupt, and one being evicted from his house. Two Tory women lived in council houses. I don’t know what they thought when the Tory PM, Ted Heath, brought in the so-called ‘fair deal for housing’ and doubled their rents. The local newspaper did a profile of the third. She said that she had been a mill girl before she married, and had to get up at 5am as she had to walk five miles to get to work. We in the Labour Party can sometimes be stereotyped by the ignorant. One Tory councillor’s wife stormed up to me at the Mayor’s Ball and looked at my posh evening dress. “How can you be Labour dressed like that?” she said. “And how can you be a Tory dressed like that?” I replied. Personally, I don’t care. I am a professional woman, with three lots of letters after my name. My father studied at Leeds University, and was able to buy
us a three-bedroomed house, yet none of us were snobs. My parents were caring, compassionate people; Labour voters who wanted a better life for others. I’m proud to say that I am a typical socialist.
Losing leaders From: Tim Moorhouse, Cleckheaton Dear Sir, Choosing the wrong leader seems to be the habit of the Labour Party: Michael Foot, Neil Kinnock, Gordon Brown, Ed Miliband, and now, possibly, Yvette Cooper, but I think Andy Burnham will win. Yvette would be more suited as an actress, and she avoids being interrogated by Andrew Neil! Temporary leader Harriet Harman bangs on about equality, but she went to the same privileged school as George Osborne and wanted all-women shortlists, but dispensed with this to get her husband elected as a Birmingham MP. Hypocritical? People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, but some of Labour’s ex-big beasts take delight in telling us why Labour lost the election. John Prescott wasted millions of tax payers’ cash on illjudged schemes and bureaucracy. Alan Milburn seems to be camouflaging his North Eastern roots by having elocution lessons. Gordon Brown had a major role in bankrupting the country.
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Iqbal Moosa Achha, 12 Carlton Terrace, Savile Town, single-storey extension to rear. Star Pubs, Savile Arms, 174 Hunsworth Lane, Cleckheaton, advertisement consent for erection of illuminated and non illuminated signs (Listed Building). C Lockwood & Mr Walker, rear of 29 Union Road, Liversedge, outline application for proposed housing development. Mr R Mohyuddin, 114 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, change of use from a hairdressing salon (class A1) to taxi booking office (class B1) with associated parking located off Lock Street. Mr Woodhead, 29 Moorland Drive, Birkenshaw, single-storey extension and pitched roof to existing garage. M Harvey, 11 Moorfield View, Roberttown, single-storey rear extension and detached garage. D McKenny & M Davison, rear of 133 Leeds Road, Birstall, change of use of land to domestic garden and drive.
Hammond Projects, Hammond House, 25 Battye Street, Heckmondwike, change of use of part of dwelling to children’s day nursery. J Maltas, 50 Shirley Parade, Gomersal, two-storey side extension. Laing O’Rourke, Whitcliffe Mount School, Turnsteads Avenue, Cleckheaton, discharge of condition 15 (access) on previous permission no 2014/93877 for demolition of existing facilities and erection of new school and sports hall with associated landscaping works. Mr & Mrs Popple, 321 Soothill Lane, Soothill, extensions, dormer to rear and porch to front. K Wolstenholme, rear of 150 Latham Lane, Gomersal, discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (parking), 6 (waste collection) and 7 (boundaries) on previous permission no 2015/90930 for erection of detached dwelling. Mr A Brown, 10 Alma Lane, Heckmondwike, raising of roof to rear
to create first floor living accommodation. Trevor Bailey, 13 Woodville Road, Dewsbury, demolition of existing garage extension and erection of twostorey extension. D Smith, land adjacent to 171 Raikes Lane, Birstall, outline application for erection of two dwellings. M Bostan, Indian Nights, 29 Wellington Street, Batley, conversion of first floor to three flats and erection of external staircase (within a Conservation Area). Upper Batley Service Station, 452 Bradford Road, Batley, first floor store room extension. Ms V Wood, Grantley House, 7 Springfield Terrace, Dewsbury, works to tree(s) within a Conservation Area. Mr & Mrs Khan, 2 Broom Walk, Soothill, erection of conservatory to front. T Hoyle, 11 South View Drive, East Bierley, two-storey rear extension. R Warden, 9 Fountain Street,
Roberttown, single-storey rear extension and demolition of existing sunroom. M&S Simply Food Birstall, Unit 12 Birstall Shopping Park, Holden Ing Way, Birstall, advertisement consent for erection of eight illuminated and nonilluminated signs. Mrs M Lynn, 22 Ullswater Road, Dewsbury, rear extension and loft conversion. Cornertrack, The Red Lion, Market Place, Heckmondwike, formation of raised decked terrace to rear, new access door from first floor and window to front elevation. Demolition of existing lean to structure and outhouse. Andrew Ratcliffe, land adjacent to 36 Oaks Road, Soothill, variation of condition two (plans and specifications) on previous permission no 2014/91970 for erection of eight dwellings and formation of private road, adoptable turning head and footpath to Willow Road (within a Conservation Area).
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Urgent issues to address From: Mr P Rhodes, Mirfield Dear Sir, My work colleagues are pleased that at last the myth of Labour being the party of working people has been dispelled somewhat. The images of Tony Blair, Mandelson, Faulkner, Prescott, and others, living on the fat of the land, whilst together with Straw, Balls and Blunkett making it harder to get jobs with their secret mass immigration programme, has made more and more people vote against them. They have put their own ideology above the wishes of the British public, and their party has paid for it dearly. Moreover, why is it that all British governments seem to be 10 to 20 years behind in their planning, for example the late catch-up production of arms at the start of World War Two? Other delayed issues include getting to grips with surplus NHS middle management, reducing quangos, think tanks and bureaucracy, sealing our borders, and a British Bill of Rights. An urgent plan still on the drawing board is the building of prisons in places like Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan,
Poland, Bulgaria and Romania, for a compulsory transfer arrangement to send back tens of thousands of foreigners taking up valuable and costly space in UK cells.
Outrage over NHS finance From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, I refer to Mr I Harms’ recent ‘Letter of the Week’ regarding the reorganisation of Dewsbury Hospital. He implies that lack of money is the driving force. However, the political imperative is presented as “perceived future need” but it cynically under-funds public NHS service provision at the same time as throwing funding streams the way of profit-making companies, two of which are, as I write, sitting outside Dewsbury District Hospital. The Health and Social Care Act, by replacing the National Health Service, has created the NHS England quango, whose job is to oversee the Americanisation of England’s health service through exUnited Health boss Stevens, via related quangos (costing billions). Scrapping ‘the market’ would release resources for patient services as previously delivered by the ‘best, most cost-effective’ service in the world. The fight for Dewsbury Hospital is a fight for the ‘GP
preferred’ publicly-funded, run and accountable service. I am willing to work with consultants, but will never lose sight of the fact that to have our Dewsbury Hospital land sale proceeds clawed back into a ‘Property Co’ at the same time as Mid Yorkshire needs to raise a commercial loan to ‘reform’ it, is yet another outrage against justice for everyone who needs a local hospital.
Time we start to do our bit From: Peter Moreland, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, Forget referendums, the fact is that we are in Europe and as such should be playing a part in solving the immigrant crisis which is escalating at an alarming rate. It is disgraceful that Italy and Greece are being left to try and look after these unfortunate families forced to flee their homes because of Islamic State and other extremists. It is time all the member countries agreed immediately a policy of helping, rather than turning their backs. It is not rocket science for goodness’ sake, for each country to take a pro-rata number of immigrants. Isn’t it also time to send troops to support the air strikes?
• A NUMBER of your letters have been held over and will be published next week.
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News In Brief 82-year-old cyclist suffers head injuries GOMERSAL: An 82-year-old man suffered serious head injuries when he fell off his bike on Monday. The incident happened at around 8.30pm as he was heading from Quarry Lane to Upper Lane. He fell onto the road and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary in a serious but stable condition. Any witnesses can call PC Richard Wilson at the Western Area Safer Roads Unit on 101, quoting crime reference number 13150239289.
Fun at Fire HQ BIRKENSHAW: The annual emergency services showcase is set for Saturday, July 11. Attractions at the fire service headquarters include an army assault course, children’s rides and a food market. There will also be donkey rides, various stalls, police vehicles and rescue demonstrations. It runs from 11.30am to 4.30pm and admission is £1. Under-fours go free and all are welcome. • A car boot sale takes place at the fire service headquarters on Sunday, June 28 from 8.30am to 1pm.
School breakfasts LIVERSEDGE: Youngsters at a school are the latest to enjoy free breakfasts thanks to a charity. Hightown Junior, Infant and Nursery is the 17th school in Kirklees to join the Huddersfield Town Foundation’s Early Kickoff Breakfast Club. The school previously struggled to run a similar scheme of their own but now they can cater for everyone.
UGLY: The Maccess building after the blaze Picture: Mike Popplewell
INSET: The roof blazes Picture: Derrick Yates
‘Arson’ at derelict building brings new call for action By David Miller A SUSPECTED arson attack brought renewed focus on the state of a derelict Gomersal building. The roof of the Maccess building on Spen Lane went up in flames at around 8pm last Saturday. Fire crews from Dewsbury, Batley, Brighouse, Odsal and a specialist aerial unit from Bradford tackled the blaze. Witnesses reported seeing children playing in the
building shortly before the blaze. The building’s owner, Castlerock Capital, sold the site – a magnet for vandals – to a housing developer in April and it is now earmarked for demolition. Former Tory councillor Derrick Yates, who lives nearby, wants the area rid of the factory. He said: “Maccess has been a big bone of contention for years. It was left derelict and the owner refused to pull it down. “It’s ugly, dangerous and
brought yobs to the area who see setting fires as some sort of entertainment.” He added: “From where the fire was on the roof, I can’t see it as having started accidentally. “And due to the number of other incidents there’s very little combustible material left inside the building.” He suggested yobs could have got in through boarded-up windows and then climbed an internal staircase to the roof. Mr Yates said Kirklees
Council, as with properties in Dewsbury town centre, had struggled to make the owner do anything. “Kirklees are a bit lacking in their enforcement powers because it is a private property,” he said. “If the council had been able to find a way to do something, I’m sure it would have been done years ago.” He added: “The factory has always been in the wrong place. It’s a residential area and housing would be more suitable.”
‘EASTENDER’ the Rev Lesley Mattacks is to be installed as the vicar of St Saviour’s Church, Birstall, on Monday. Originally from Walthamstow, London, she took her first curacy in Birkenshaw about 20 years ago. She joins St Saviour’s on Brookroyd Lane from the Parish of Middlestown and Netherton, where she was a training officer and worked at the Wakefield School of Ministry. Her installment in Birstall is due to be attended by a host of dignitaries, including the Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane. The deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Professor Bob Cryan, will also be there. Bishop of Huddersfield the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Gibbs is set to conduct the service. Before training for the ministry, Rev Mattacks, a married mother of two, was a secondary school RE teacher. She enjoys reading historical fiction, visiting places of historical interest and recently rediscovered the pleasures of quilting. • A summer fair is to held at the church on Saturday, July 4, featuring crafts and jewellery (10am-3pm) and stall pitches, costing £10, are still available. Call 01924 475571 for details.
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News In Brief Lions Club hope DEWSBURY: A meeting has been organised in a bid to set up a new Lions Club in the town. With more than 17,000 active members across the UK, Lions Clubs are involved in raising funds for good causes, organising local events and providing support for individuals or groups in the community.
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Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane (Lab, Dewsbury East) is keen to get involved and said: “There are many people in Dewsbury who have their town at heart and would cherish the prospect of bringing the Lions to Dewsbury and sharing in all the good that this group of people are well known for delivering.” The meeting takes place at the Women’s Centre, 7 Wellington Street, Dewsbury, on Tuesday June 30 (7pm).
By David Miller
MP MEETS TRADERS ON TOWN MISSION TRADERS in Batley quizzed MP Jo Cox when she carried out a fact-finding mission in the town centre. She did a walkabout after meeting Batley Business Association chairman Andrew Marsden at the Reunion Cafe on Branch Road. Mrs Cox talked to traders about ways to boost the town centre. Having given her maiden speech to parliament about regional economic growth, Mrs Cox is hunting for office space in Batley. One bonus is the market was saved, but there are still empty shops and also no public toilets. Recent ideas included putting work by local artists in the windows of vacant town centre retail units.
She said: “A great deal of work was done during the election campaign focussing on our town centres and looking at ways to regenerate them. I was very encouraged by the positive feedback and ideas from traders in Batley about how to improve their town.” • Mrs Cox told pupils at her old primary school to realise their dreams by reaching for the stars. She detailed for youngsters how she went from the primary school on Cawley Lane to be a globe-trotting aid worker and now MP. Mrs Cox said: “I told pupils I had grown up nearby and sat where they were sitting 30 years earlier. “I told them they should strive for the life they dream of and reach for the stars.”
CAMPAIGNERS in Mirfield hope a YouTube film will help turn the tide against developers. The 28-minute production, which took six weeks to make, features objections from residents to new housing schemes. Created by a team from protest group Project Mirfield, it is no mere amateur video. The documentary weaves interviews with residents together with a voiceover and music. Town councillor Steve Benson (Con, Crossley), of Project Mirfield, hopes planning officials take note. He said: “Normally when you email or write objections, they never see who they’re from. “So we think it’s a good idea for councillors and officials to be able to put names to faces.” The main target is Bellway Homes, whose scheme for the Balderstone Hall fields could go before Kirklees Council on Thursday, July 2. But campaigners also have others in their sights, includ-
ing new homes planned for the Mirfield25 site off Leeds Road. Coun Benson said: “There are more than 450 empty homes in Mirfield that are for sale or rent. “I therefore can’t understand the need for more homes, except to keep the money merry-go-round going.” He added of a perceived housing shortage: “Only a small percentage of these new homes are classed as ‘affordable’. “How can anybody starting out in life afford a four-bedroom house that’ll be on the market for £300,000?” Coun Benson also called on developers to complete the half-built McInerney Homes site in Lower Hopton before taking more green space. The firm went bust before work was finished, leaving dozens of families living on a building site. He said of their plight: “Forty-one families have just been left there. In this day and age, that’s disgusting.” You can view the video at
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From anonymity to centre stage ... and death threats Part Two of David Miller's interview with Dewsbury and Mirfield’s newlyinstalled Labour MP PAULA Sherriff has had a whirlwind introduction to life as an MP since last month’s election. Within hours she was getting calls from constituents about various issues – and then major Ravensthorpe employer Kozee Sleep went bust. Miss Sherriff was also thrust into the national spotlight when she became one of the main figures in the wake of the suicide bomb outrage committed by Dewsbury teenager Talha Asmal in Iraq. She even received death threats – leading to the arrest of a man from Nottingham. Speaking before the reported death of 17-year-old Asmal, Miss Sherriff said she had had little time to savour her election victory. She said of the May 7 poll: “It wasn’t until Friday morning that the result came through. “Then I went to the local count to support councillor colleagues,
many of whom had worked incredibly hard for me.” In between, she quit her job at Virgin Care and started getting calls from residents about casework. She added: “And I had to be in London by Monday morning. It was a case of get my stuff together, get some sleep and then you don’t stop. “I also had to get my head around being an MP. I’ve gone from relative anonimity to being very much in the public eye.” Miss Sherriff, 40, left the door open to a future shadow ministerial post and said: “Never say never. You don’t know what might happen in a few years’ time. But for the foreseeable future, this is quite enough. “What I want is to be known as is one of the hardest-working constituency MPs. “It won’t happen overnight but hopefully people will see they’ve got an MP who’s working really hard for them.” She also repeated a vow made in the campaign when former Tory MP Simon Reevell’s continuing work as a barrister came under scrutiny. Miss Sherriff said: “I will be a full-time MP and that will never change. “I said that right from the start. I won’t do any other work and my position won't change.”
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FINAL-YEAR degree students from Batley School of Art will be exhibiting in London next month at Europe’s largest graduate art fair. Work by local Fine Art for Design and BA Contemporary Photographic Arts students will be on display at ‘Free Range 2015’, which opens at Truman Brewery on Brick Lane on July 2. Free Range is a six-week event with graduates exhibiting from the UK’s universities and art schools. Seven Fine Art for Design and two Contemporary Photographic Arts students from Kirklees College’s Batley School of Art have been furiously fundraising to enable their participation at this prestigious exhibition. To date their hard work has resulted in funds in excess of £1,300 and they are almost at their target, thanks to generous donations and their own fundraising for the £4,000 cost of the entire exhibition. Baking cakes, making products, producing commissioned photographs, raffles and a crowd-funding campaign has been a difficult ask on top of their studies. If anyone still wants to support the exhibition, there will be the opportunity to make further donations at Create 2015, Batley School of Art’s end of year show, which runs at the Wheelwright Centre, Dewsbury, from tonight (Friday) until Wednesday, June 24. Fine Art for Design course leader Eve Gray said: “We started exhibiting at Free Range in 2004 and invited photography students to exhibit alongside us in 2011 and we have worked together ever since. “The exhibition has resulted in sales, commissions, important contacts and fantastic networking opportunities, as well as a celebration of the courses’ student achievements. “London is one of the major art capitals of the world and exhibiting at Free Range is the perfect platform to showcase our graduates’ diverse creative practices. “Please come and see us if you happen to be in London in the first week of July.”
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HE UK’S Armed Forces defend the country and its interests. Every day of the year they are busy working around the world, promoting peace, delivering aid, tackling drug smugglers and providing security and fighting terrorism. Our Armed Forces and veterans deserve your support and recognition because of their outstanding contribution to the country. They make personal sacrifices to defend the UK and its interests and contribute to international peace and security. Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to show your support for Britain’s Armed Forces, past, present and future and it’s a good time to raise awareness of the role of the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal Air Force, reservists, veterans, cadets and the wider Armed Forces family in society. Showing support for the Armed Forces provides a much valued morale boost for the troops and their families. The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country on Saturday June 27, and locally there will be events taking place to mark it, alongside a national event in Guildford, Surrey. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations to show their support and get involved, from attending an event. joining in online or throwing a party. For more information visit www. armedforcesday.org.uk.
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Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield
‘Politically speaking’ Working for you in Parliament S YOUR Member of Parliament for Dewsbury I believe it is important for my constituents to know what I have been doing in parliament as your representative. Whilst on my campaign trail before the election I met too many people who didn’t know who their MP was or what they did for them. This is something I endeavour to change in Dewsbury. As an opposition MP it is my and my party’s job to scrutinise and hold the government to account. Many will know a large part of my campaign to become your MP was fighting for the health service to remain public. Prior to being elected I worked in the NHS for a service which was privatised, and I saw first-hand the damaging effects this had on patient care. This is why one of my first questions in the House of Commons was to quiz the Health Secretary on the use of private companies who seek to make profit out of ill people. I will continue to highlight this issue and fight for the NHS throughout this parliament. I have also been raising the issue of the local economy. Dewsbury town centre is desperate need of investment and I was delighted to
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Woodland in Shirley Road, Gomersal is a haven for birds, butterflies and hedgehogs Picture: Mike Popplewell A BIG reduction in Kirklees Council’s grasscutting budget could be good for wildlife, a campaigner has claimed. Jayne Barber, an RSPB member from Littletown, said bees, butterflies, birds and hedgehogs all thrive with longer grass. There is controversy about a £1.3m cut in Kirklees Council’s grounds maintenance budget from April. About 30 jobs have been lost since last year and there are 15 fewer mowers and tractors. In a trial until the end of June, grass will be cut once a fortnight instead of weekly in “priority areas” but less often in other places. Grass-cutting even varies in the same park, with some of it mown and other parts left untouched. In Mirfield, the state of Knowl Park has attracted criticism. But Jayne believes the Council have unwittingly acted in the best interests of wildlife conservation. She said: “This could be a really positive move for wildlife. Wild meadows encourage bees, butterflies, birds and hedgehogs. “Few birds nest in long grass but the insects they feed on can be found in that environment. I’ve left part of my garden to grow wild and have a robin’s nest, a beehive, hedgehogs, wildflowers and a variety of birds regularly visiting. “My next door neighbour has a perfectly manicured garden and gets nothing like that. And a friend’s parents paved their garden and keep it permanently tidy, but are now disappointed they no longer get birds in their garden.” Jayne highlighted as an example a small woodland next to fields on Shirley Road in Gomersal. She said: “Just over 20 years ago this area was part of the recreation ground and had its grass cut regularly. The council fenced it off and planted a few trees and today you wouldn’t recognise it as anything other than wild woodland.”
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see the council’s Dewsbury Townscape & Heritage Initiative kickstart recently, which will see the refurbishment of shop fronts. In Parliament recently I raised the issue of Dewsbury to become an Enterprise Zone within 100 days of the General Election. You may remember this was the Chancellor’s promise made within a few days of going to the polls in May. An Enterprise Zone gives incentives for new businesses to start up
or move into Dewsbury premises by wavering business rates for five years. This in turn will help grow our local economy and improve our town centre which is in desperate need of a boost. I will make sure that the Chancellor stays true to his word and guarantee that I will be fighting for investment for our town throughout the entirety of this Parliament, not just a few days before a General Election. This week has been an extremely challenging time for Dewsbury and unfortunately our town has been in spot light again for the wrong reasons. I will be working with the authorities and communities closely as your MP to ensure all is being done to prevent anything like this from happening again with members of our community. At Prime Minister’s Questions this week I called for a meeting with Home Office Ministers to discuss a review of counter-terrorism policy and tackling radicalisation. Dewsbury is a wonderful town and together we will put it back on the map for the right reasons.
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Bernie & Ann remember ‘The Good Old Days’... IT’S always wonderful to catch up with comedy legends like Bernie Clifton. We were both guests at the party to celebrate 150 years of the City Varieties Theatre in Leeds. Music, memories and laughter were the order of the day under the supreme direction of general manager Ian Sime. If you have not been to the theatre for a while, check out their latest season. Both Bernie and myself were happily surprised and delighted, you will be too. AFTER being a successful chat show host, author and comedian, Paul O’Grady tells me that he is moving into the world of children’s books next. “I am writing one now, and it’s a lot harder as you have to think of how the child will read it, and of course to keep it clean,” he laughed. MARTIN KEMP has revealed that he didn’t want to be killed off as Steve Owen in EastEnders. “I had just hoped to take a break and then, bang, I read I was going to be killed off,” he said. “But that is the chance you take as an actor, and I can honestly say I do miss being on the show.”
branded soaps “the opium of the masses”. He tells me: “I played Kevin Wicks in the show and it was meant to be a light comedy part. No-one though had bothered to tell the writers, as it was gloomier by the week, I was glad to leave.”
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and she reveals to me she would love to see her return. “Oh yes I get asked about her all the time and I think it would make sense that she would come back, but as ever it’s up to the writers,” she said.
NOT great news for Vernon Kay. All Star Family Fortunes will be missing from the schedules for a while, as ITV plans to put the show on an extended break. A source reveals: “It’s been going on ages and the ratings are going south, so this seemed like a good idea. We may make a Christmas special, but we have no plans at this stage.”
STRICTLY Come Dancing pro dancer Brendan Cole is one of eight celebs to have signed up for ITV’s new summertime reality show, Flockstars. It’s hard to believe, but it will feature so-called stars actually rounding up sheep and geese. Yes, really. It’s an eight-week series too...
EMMERDALE is saying goodbye to a long-running character as Charlie Hardwick has decided to bow out from her role as Val Pollard. The actress is leaving to pursue new projects, but exact details of Val’s exit are currently being kept secret. She tells me: “I did a bit of theatre last year and realised I missed it, so that started it all off.”
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ONE-TIME X Factor girl group Little Mix are worried their time away from the spotlight will mean people have forgotten them. “We have been busy with the album and touring, but this job is relentless in many aspects, and people do forget you quickly,” Jesy tells me. DOWNTON ABBEY star Laura Carmichael has said that talks are still under way for a big-screen version of the hit period drama. “We are all keen to have a go and all that, but it’s finding the exact date we are all free,” she said. “I think a movie would be amazing, given the fans’ response.” BONNIE LANGFORD could soon become a regular on EastEnders, I can reveal. Show bosses love her character of Carmel so much that she has already been offered a contract extension, with further options through to a year. You read it here first in The Press. DERMOT O’LEARY has ruled out a Strictly Come Dancing role and dismissed a future as host or contestant. “I love the show and all that, but I have just got my Saturdays back after years of neglect, so I wouldn’t stop that now, would I?” he said.
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Thousands expected to turn out for annual show OR MORE than 30 years Horbury Show has been a major event in the district’s calendar. Always held on the last Sunday in June, this year’s huge family event takes place next Sunday (June 28) from 11am to 4.30pm. It will be the 19th year in which the Rotary Club of Horbury and Ossett Phoenix have organised the show, at Carr Lodge Park in the centre of Horbury. The attractions have been finalised and the skies will be busy as SMJ Falconry will have both static and flying displays of birds of prey, and a Spitfire aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will, weather permitting, be making a flypast. Wakefield Dance Academy, Westgate Cheerleaders and the Horbury Pink Ladies will all be performing. You can take in the Britsh Army display and paintball range by the Rifles Regiment then have a gentle stroll around the 70 fairground attractions, activities, donkeys and stalls. You can also admire the collection of classic cars, appreciate the skills of dry stone wall building and wood turning and be entertained by Horbury Victoria Brass Band. Professor Robanti will once again be keeping the kids enthralled with his traditional Punch and Judy show and the adults will doubtless be popping into the nearby real ale bar marquee, run by Boons of Horbury, who will have at least seven different beers and ciders available. The food court is back again this year, and ice cream vans will be at strategic points within the park to ensure that everyone, young and old, is well catered for.
The static display of classic cars and motorbikes has become a popular feature, and exhibitors from the Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club will be attending, as well as lorries and other exceptional vehicles from local collectors. The show regularly attracts several thousand people from Horbury, Ossett, and surrounding districts. There is free entrance for all visitors, although organisers ask for donations for parking, and all the Rotary Club profits go to local charitable causes.
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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 JUNE 20 THE MARSH FIGURE OF EIGHT (NK) Meet 10.30am on the road behind the Marsh Pub, Cleckheaton BD19 5BJ 5 miles (L) Leader: Mike Church Tel: 07776 077289
Music – and passion Copacabana – Dewsbury Collegians Review by Adele Latham DEWSBURY Town Hall played host to the musical, written and made famous by Barry Manilow in the mid-1980s. The audience were dazzled with a visual feast of several changes of stunning, colourful costumes easily comparable to any West End production; coupled with high-energy, superbly choreographed dance routines and delightful harmonies. Special mention must go to leading lady, Lola, played by 17-year-old Abbie Sampson, whose voice I can hear now gracing a nearfuture West End stage. Take a bow, Dewsbury Collegians.
Circus back in town ROLL UP, roll up! Mr Fips’ Wonder Circus has returned by popular demand to Heckmondwike, featuring international artists from all over the world. This year's show promises to be as much fun as previous visits to the circus field on Leeds Road. International clown Mr Fips and his father Charly the clown are back with a new slapstick act with lots of laughs and even more water. High in the roof of the big top there are trapeze pirates and glamorous aerial stars along with jugglers, acrobats, fire-eating breakdancers and loveable Shetland ponies There are shows daily until Sunday June 21. For more information call the box office on 07719 877422.
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No, no, no problem! DEWSBURY’S Acorn Theatre Company are bringing the much-loved sit-com the Vicar of Dibley to Batley Town Hall for three nights early next month. The BBC show from which the play is taken ran for more than 12 years and introduced audiences to much-loved characters such as Geraldine the vicar, Jim Trott, dippy Alice and her equally dippy boyfriend Hugo. Acorn’s fifth show in Batley sees the lead role being played by Nichola Watson, a graduate of Acorn Youth Theatre. She is joined in the cast by fellow youth company graduate Lousie Watson, who takes on the role of Alice for performances from Thursday July 2 to Saturday July 4. The cast also features the fathers of two of the youth company’s leading performers – Paul Hardill
(Owen) and Richard (Tristan) – swapping the stalls for the stage this time around. Acorn recently moved into new premises in Dewsbury and are hoping to continue to grow both parts of the theatre company. Cev Barker (Jim Trott), who runs Acorn with his
wife Sarah, is directing the play. “It has been a very exciting year so far and bringing a show to Batley is always great fun,” he said. “And to see Nicola and Louise take on lead roles in the production is fantastic. Whilst they have both been in recent productions this is a real step up for
both of them.” Also returning to the stage is Batley Business Association chairman Andrew Marsden, who takes the role of David Horton. “I am delighted to be doing another show with Acorn, and especially delighted that it is at Batley Town Hall,” said Andrew. “It is such a fantastic building and valuable town resource. The more shows that are put on there the better, we need to make sure that the building is used to it’s fullest.” To keep things in the family, Andrew’s wife Janet will again be part of the back stage crew. The show also brings back Acorn regulars Dean Booth as Hugo and Beverley Jacques as Mrs Cropley. Tickets are available now through Kirklees box office on 01924 324501
Sharp eye at Town Hall THE MEANS by which The Queen is able to show her more human side in Yorkshire life by helping people celebrate special occasions will be explained by Kevin Sharp, clerk to the West Yorkshire Lieutenancy at next Monday’s meeting of Batley History Group.
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Malcolm Beats the Bounds LOCAL historian Malcolm Haigh will tell the history of tramping the boundary between the settlements of Birstall and Batley on a walk next Thursday (June 25). Beating The Bounds is the last of four walks which have been staged during June and will include stories of the stagecoach services in the area, the importance of historical halls, the convenience of having a courthouse in a pub and the reason why many universities were grateful to Birstall landowners. The walk leaves Birstall Market Place at 6.30pm. The cost is £6 and all are welcome to attend.
Jon Taylor returns THERE'S music, entertainment and dancing at Millbridge WMC next Tuesday night. The club, on Bennett Street in Liversedge, will be swinging to the sound of the Ronnie Bottomley Quartet with Eddie Martell on vocals and music from the Great American Songbook, from 8.30pm. Guest artist Jon Tayor returns on tenor sax and flute. Admission is £3 on the door.
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DEWSBURY-BASED music and arts company Manasimitra will complete its tour of Kirklees at the end of June by serving up their life-affirming performance, Shivoham, in a trio of unusual and unique locations. Manasimitra make music that is rooted in India but reaches widely through its storytelling. Shivoham is a world music piece inspired by the tale of Shiva, the Indian god called upon to restore balance in a world focused on selfdestruction. It features three musicians, including Ben Castle, the son of Roy Castle OBE. The first of the dates is at Birstall's Oakwell Hall – recently used in the filming of BBC One drama Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. The location is more often associated with the Brontes, but on Wednesday June 24 at
7pm, audiences are invited to enjoy the historic venue's Faith Garden prior to the moving performance. Dewsbury District Golf Club will be teeing off their involvement by hosting the show on Thursday June 25, offering an opportunity for members and non-members alike to enjoy the club's beautiful grounds with family and friends. And on Friday June 26 at 7pm, just a short walk from Batley town centre, the tour ends in grand style in the beautiful Victorian surroundings of Blenheim House on Batley Field Hill. Traditionally used as a wedding and function venue, Shivoham will see the space used in a new way. Tickets for all shows are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children. Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/creativescene for details.
Back with a bang on July 4 DRIGHLINGTON Gala is back with a bang after almost 20 years. Last held in 1996, the annual event used to draw thousands of visitors from all over the area with fabulous events, exhibitors and a weekend-long funfair known as ‘The Feast’. Now organisers have resurrected the gala and say that it will be bigger and better than ever before when it is held in the village on Saturday July 4. Headlining arena attractions include the Galloping Acrobatics horse display
team, Elaine Hill Sheepdog Trials, the West Yorkshire Fire Service Marching Band and a visit from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Outside the arena visitors can get up close and personal with four ‘gorillas’ and their keeper and watch Professor Fiddlesticks bamboozle with his circus tricks. There will also be an international food village and a beer garden where all tastes are catered for. With live music from local talents Samuel S Parkes and
Shelbi Paige and more than 60 stands and stalls there will be plenty to keep both big and small entertained. A visit to the funfair will be high on the agenda for many people, and tots are also catered for by soft play sessions running throughout the day. The event starts at 11am with the village parade and opening of the day by the Gala Queen. For full details visit www.drighlingtoncouncil.uk/ gala.
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RS Racing battle the weather HEAVY rain hampered Ryan Stafford’s race day in round four of the Thundersport GB Golden Era Superbike series at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire. Friday’s test session was a washout, with torrential rain most of the day, and Heckmondwike-based Ryan only managed 15-20 laps throughout the whole day. “We seemed to be plagued with heavy rain, every time we went out on the bike the heavens opened and flooded the track and it made it an all to lose and nothing to be gained situation,” he said. Race day on Saturday was held in dry conditions as Ryan and the team picked up two comfortable third-place finishes. The result could have been better if the team had have managed to record some dry set-up times. This caused them some issues and left Ryan slightly off the pace of the leaders. Sunday saw rain hit Cadwell Park again but as start time approached the weather dried up, forcing to team to make a lastminute decison regarding their tyres. The team made a decision to place full-wet tyres on the front and intermediates on the rear. Surprisingly the front three riders on the grid joined Ryan with a mix set of tyres.
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Glenn Morrison and Khan help Cleckheaton knocked out of Northowram edge Liversedge cup after four-wicket defeat THE PROMOTION race in the Central Yorkshire League Championship could hardly be closer, as just three points separate the top five clubs after the latest round of matches. Dewsbury Rams head coach Glenn Morrison was a hero for Northowram Fields as they leapfrogged visiting Liversedge into third spot, after a winning draw, and they have a chance to build on that with their next game at third-bottom Wakefield St Michaels. Liversedge looked to be in the driving seat when Morrison, batting at number nine, came to the wicket with his side’s score on 130-7 chasing 243 for victory. It very soon became 159-8 but opening bowler Zafar Khan, having earlier taken 3-70 in the Liversedge innings, teamed up with Morrison and hit an unbeaten 50 off 29 balls that included seven fours and two sixes. Morrison then hit four fours and three sixes in a match-best 51 not out and helped steer his side home with one ball to spare. Liversedge, though dropping to fifth, have a chance to claw back some initiative this week when they play host to second-placed Hopton Mills at Roberttown Lane. In their last game Hopton faced bottom club Caribbean, who were forced to play with three men absent. Not surprisingly the result was a foregone conclusion as the visitors managed just 67 in 18 overs, Richard Myers taking 5-16, leaving Hopton to knock them off with six wickets to spare in a match which lasted just 29 overs in its entirety.
Footballers will gather to celebrate club history
The Bradford League-bound Premier Division duo of Birstall and Methley meet at Leeds Road tomorrow (Sat), with the home side needing to improve on their lack of penetration at Carlton last week if they are to topple the leaders. Carlton denied Birstall maximum points when the home side hit 239-6 but the visitors duly collected four valuable points when they replied with 243-5 thanks to good knocks from skipper Craig Wood (68), Eric Austin (42) and keeper Nick Kaye (41). Interestingly, the two points dropped represented a 33 per cent deduction for Birstall, but their performance would have yielded 18 out of 20 points if it had been a Bradford League game – only a 10 per cent deduction. There was yet another setback for Buttershaw St Paul’s when they went down by six wickets at second-placed Townville. Ahmed Yar top-scored with 42 out of 163 for Buttershaw but Chris Holliday’s unbeaten 71 was enough to see Townville home with only 26 overs bowled. Struggling Batley eased their nerves a little with a victory over Ossett, albeit by only three runs and the visitors having no 11th man. Muhammed Shahnawaz was the key man for Batley with a top-scoring 40 and though Shoaib Latif hit 44 in the Ossett reply, the remaining batsmen mustered only 41 between them – with four extras completing their total. This week Batley go to struggling Mirfield Parish Cavaliers, while Ossett are at home to bottom club Altofts.
OAKWELL MOTEL AFC are holding a reunion to celebrate the history of the football club. Players of past and present are welcome to the event at the Oakwell Motel in Birstall on Saturday June 27 (7pm). There will be a presentation and prizes handed out.
Moor 16s gain sweet revenge
By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
AS THE Bradford League season approaches the half-way stage this week it is impossible to underestimate the importance of tomorrow’s First Division clash at Tofts Road between leaders Pudsey St Lawrence and reigning champions Cleckheaton, who are currently sitting in fourth place. If John Wood’s Cleckheaton side are still harbouring hopes of a third succesive league title, this is one game they must win . But second-placed Woodlands, and Hanging Heaton in third, will both have one eye on events at Pudsey. St Lawrence, enjoying their best start to the season for years, are currently unbeaten and have a 25-point advantage over their closest rivals. Cleckheaton, however, trail the leaders by a massive 38 points and cannot afford to slip further behind. Cleck were good value for their 68-run win over bottom club Saltaire. Tim Jackson hit a match best 54 and Scotland’s Iain Wardlaw took 6-46 in 11 overs but a disappointing exit from the Priestley Cup at Lightcliffe the following day has left them with only the league title to play for. In that cup game opener Andy Gorrod hit 71 and there were half-centuries from Mally Nicholson (51) and Tanzeel Altaf (50), but Alex Stead (76) swung the game Lightcliffe’s way and despite Wardlaw’s 3-45, Cleckheaton went down by four wickets. St Lawrence marched on with a five-wicket win over Undercliffe and Hanging Heaton will be hoping for a similar result when they face the struggling Bradford side at Bennett Lane tomorrow (Sat).
DEWSBURY Moor U16s played against West Bowling for the second time in a week, and came out on top in a 36-16 victory. The win see’s Moor gain revenge over the Bradford side, after they ran out 40-12 winners in the midweek fixture. Moor stamped their authority on the grame with tries by Adam Taylor (two), Elliot Sheard, Joe Haywood,
In their last game Hanging Heaton proved too strong for second bottom Farsley at Red Lane when they took 296-4 off the Farsley attack and then reduced the home side to 2058 in reply. It was a triumphant return for former Farsley man Ian Philliskirk, with 92 from 91 balls, but the mainstay of the innings was opener Nick Connelly who carried his bat for 119 not out. Philliskirk completed a particularly rewarding day for himself and the team, when he took 3-45 to return his side’s best bowling figures. Morley extended their lead at the top of Division Two when they emerged as 43-run winners from their game at Spen Victoria. It was a disappointing outcome for Spen who now find themselves trailing the leaders by 47 points – albeit with a game in hand. It was a particularly frustrating day for Spen’s Adal Islam who took 5-42, and then hit 31 at the top of the innings, but still finished on the losing side. Tomorrow Spen Vic cross the valley to take on Hartshead Moor while Scholes, whose game at Bankfoot was abandoned with 12 overs to go and the outcome in the balance, hope to hold on to second place with a win over Brighouse at New Popplewell Lane. Gomersal, who also have a game in hand on the leading clubs, remained on the fringe of the promotion race with their 54-run win at home to Keighley. A rapid 65 from New Zealander Ben Hyde (65) got his side off to a bright start and a solid knock from fellow opener Adam Greenwood (65) provided a solid base as the Oxford Road men made 229. In reply Keighley made just 175-9 as standin skipper Jonathan Boynton took 3-42 after giving himself a rare bowling opportunity. Gomersal now go to Windhill looking for the win that would keep them in the promotion hunt.
Sam Canavan, Billy Yarrow and Alex Hollingsworth all went over the whitewash for a try apiece. Hollingsworth also chipped in with four conversations to round up the scoring. Brad Samme had an influencial game at stand-off. Craig O’Donnell and Ryan Long were great in attack but it was Sheard that picked up the man of the match.
DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS TUESDAY JUNE 9: 1 T Johnston and C Walker; 2 G Bragg and K Buckley; 3 P Sellwood and J Hey; 4 M Watson and G Clarke.
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Fisher tackles Trojans to success THORNHILL TROJANS U12s travelled to Dearne Valley and gave a great team display to take the points. Tries came from Josh Stanley, Brandon Hargreaves, Zak Harrod and two each for Noah Ellis and Reece Fisher – who also picked up top tackler. Conversions came from opposition’s man of the match Ben Pritchard and player of the match Kurt Hodgson. Thomas Hiscocks was awarded parents’ player for an outstanding game in both attack and defence, helping Thornhill stay at the top of the league. THORNHILL TROJANS U10s played excellently as they beat Cowling Harlequins . Harry Yates worked hard and gained yards as he scored a try, earning him the 100 per cent award. The magic moment went to Louie Creaser for his sportsmanship in passing the ball to allow a teammate to score. Top tackler went to Kieron Haigh who scored a brace, while the parents’ player award went to Fraser Cass on his debut. Rosie Richardson, who had a terrific game, also crossed to score. Other tries came from Dylan Harpin and Josh Oldrieve, with Charlie Key, Jake Redmond and Regan Lofthouse also having great games. The player of the match went to Connor Emerson. Meanwhile the TROJANS U10s Warriors played an awesome game of rugby and Harry Challis had his best game to date as he
scooped the parents’ award and the top tackler. Josh Barclay, Oliver Llewellyn and Connor Hickling ran the ball in strong with Hickling also scoring and converting his try. Oliver Brown took the 100 per cent for great tackling, while Thornhill’s tries came from Felix Ellis (two) and Kye Hodgson (pictured), with Hodgson also converting his try and picking up both the man of the match and the opposition’s player award. BIRSTALL VICTORIA U9s put up a great performance against Crigglestone All Blacks. Top tackler and player of the match Jake Johnson scored two tries and put up a brilliant defence - which also earned him opposition’s man of the match. Strong running from Taylor Sheldrake saw him cross the line and he collected the 100 per cent award, while Kaden Housecroft dodged a couple of Crigglestone players to score a length of the field try to earn the magic moment. Most improved player Dylan McCallion was strong in both defence and attack as was parents’ player Harrison Gibbon and Kasey Wadsworth. DEWSBURY MOOR U9s played a spirited Emley Moor and came out on top winning
with five scores to three. Tries came from opposition’s man of the match and top tackler Sam Beety, scoring four times. Coaches’ player went to Zain Ajmal and the man of steel award went to the impressive Lucas Sheard. Magic moment went to debutant George Coward for his strong running and tackling. Joe Maloney, Jack Sanderson, Ed Cullen, Lewis Brown and Adam Ajmal also played well. THORNHILL TROJANS U9A travelled to Milford in a game which saw both teams put their unbeaten records on the line. Thornhill started strongly with Tyler Jowitt producing a strong running display and got the first try of the game. After the break Thornhill got their second try from Ethan Purcell. Milford fought back strongly and scored two second-half tries to make the match level going into the last five minutes of the game. Toby Lumb – who was parents’ player and man of the match – produced some great try-saving cover tackles to prevent any more Milford tries. BIRSTALL VICTORIA U8s had a close-fought battle with Meltham All Blacks. Parents’ player Jayden Walker scored three tries with support from Harry Siepker, Ashton Stevens and Dalton Healy.
A fantastic offload from Callum CharltonBrown to Joel Dickinson allowed him to score which led to them receiving a joint magic moment award. Player of the match Owen Sutherland also had some strong runs, as did opposition’s man of the match Lewis Deakin. Top tackler went to William Wilkinson, who was helped out in defence by Mackenzie, Sheldrake, Giorgio Middleton and Lewis Sheard. THORNHILL TROJANS U8s played Oulton and produced their performance of the season so far. Benjamin Longley won the parents’ player award, supported by Mason Johnson-France, who scored a try. Dylan Stanley, Joshua White and Jack Dunford each got one try. Magic moment went to Harry Clarke, who also got the opposition’s man of the match with top tackler going to Bailey Bennett. Ethan Richardson got another Thornhill try and was awarded the 100 per cent effort award. Lewis Bates scored a hat-trick and won the man of the match. THORNILL TROJANS U7s played Dudley Hill at home and the team produced an amazing performance. Sophie Richardson made her debut and scored two tries, earning her the opposition’s player of the match and parents’ player. Kian Kellett got top tackler and Katie-May got the 100 per cent effort award. Jack Archer scooped the magic moment, with Shaun Brown collecting player of the match.
Girls lose to Kangaroos 18s let lead slip DEWSBURY MOOR U15 GIRLS kicked off their league season with a defeat, going down 20-6 at the hands of Kippax Kangaroos. From the kick off the girls worked together on their defence against a strong Kippax side. Courtney Wood, Lacie Bruines, Peyton Bentley and Shauna Parish tackled well but eventually Kippax broke the line and scored their first try six minutes into the first half. Kippax put up a strong defence themselves in stopping Siobhan McKinnel and Tatiana Balde, despite strong runs from the Moor girls. The Kangaroos’ hard work paid off as they got their second try of the game to go into half-time with a 10-0 lead. The second half saw the tired Dewsbury Moor side, who were playing no substitutes, have more opportunity to take the ball to the line. They finally got the breakthrough as Alicia Sherdian scored the only try of the game for Dewsbury Moor. Ellie Gildea went on to successfully convert the try but as they pushed for their second score further attempts made by Jodie Willans, Jess Day and Grace Whitehead couldn’t break the strong defence
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of Kippax. The away side went on to score two further tries of their own and successfully converted one, giving Kippax a 14-point lead and sealing the win for the Leeds side. The U15s’ next game is against East Leeds on June 20. The team would like to thank their sponsor Wilkinson Bros Scrap Merchants and Skip Hire for their support.
DEWSBURY MOOR U18S went to Crigglestone with just 13 players and looked like they could pull off a shock victory until the final 15 minutes, eventually going down 30-16. Moor started brightly and after Jacob Crosswell had gone close, Ben Wrightson caught the Crigglestone defence unaware and went over for his first try for Dewsbury Moor. Crigglestone countered and got two converted tries to lead 12-4 at the half-time break. As the game restarted Moor came out for the second period with a lot of confidence. John Bowness led from the front and he was well supported by Cameron Johnson, Joseph Westbury and Cain Crotty. The home side were on the back foot and when Max Vernon
joined the line, a neat pass sent Crosswell over. Vernon goaled and Moor were trailing by just two points. Moor were now playing some good rugby and looked the most likely team to score next as Liam Conway, Ben Robb and Connor Ineson made headway with some testing runs. Westbury went close and Crosswell put a testing grubber kick, which he collected the ball himself and touched down to put Moor in front, and when Vernon added the extras the score was 16-12. Moor then stepped off the gas and this gave Crigglestone the opportunity to get back on the scoresheet. The final 10 minutes proved to be painful for Moor as their opponents ran in three unaswered tries to seal the victory.
Celtic 14s seal comfortable win over Wibsey DEWSBURY CELTIC U14S travelled to Wibsey for a Yorkshire Junior League Division Four clash, having not played a game for three weeks, and returned home with a 25-5 victory. Celtic started confidently, but the home side opened the scoring with a try on three minutes following repeated offensive sets and the conceding of a penalty for a high shot. The away side then enjoyed some good possession before Ryan Birch finished off a surging move, charging into the right-hand corner for a try to draw the scores level at 4-4. The green and whites continued to pressure the Wibsey defensive line with some inventive rugby as their confidence grew. Ethan O’Hanlon announced his arrival off the bench immediately by running a strong, well-timed line which
dissected the Wibsey defence, going over to score. Charlie Heaton added the extras. O’Hanlon’s try lifted Celtic and they attacked Wibsey repeatedly up to the break with renewed intensity. Harry Dudding came close to scoring after Celtic broke down the lefthand flank but he was bundled into touch just short of the corner flag. On the stroke of half-time, Charlie Heaton kicked a drop goal to extend Celtic’s lead to 11-4 at the break. The green and whites started the second period as they ended the first, with some fierce defence and strong carries up the field. Two minutes after the restart hooker Cameron Berry scooted from dummy half to cross the line for a try. The home side remained frustrated by Celtic’s defence and put over an
unusual drop goal on 36 minutes to close the lead to 10 points. Man of the match Jacob Carr collected a short pass from Heaton 20 metres out and ran straight through the Wibsey defence to go over under the sticks. Heaton goaled for a 21-5 lead as the final quarter of the game approached. Carr crossed the whitewash again five minutes later, barging his way over the line despite the attention of the Wibsey pack. With 10 minutes remaining Celtic had to dig in as Wibsey threatened their line with repeat sets. However Dewsbury’s line as they held firm to maintain their 25-5 advantage at the final whistle. Next up for Celtic U14s are Lindley Swifts at Crow Nest Park on Sunday June 21.
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PLAYER RATINGS
KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
BATLEY BULLDOGS
TWO SENT OFF AS BATLEY FALL TO LEIGH COMEBACK KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
BATLEY BULLDOGS LEIGH CENTURIONS
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John Anderson at Fox’s Biscuits Stadium
THREE tries in six second-half minutes saw Leigh survive a major scare from a spirited Batley side. As the clock ticked past the hour mark, the Bulldogs held a 12-10 advantage but two tries from Adam Higson, either side of a Jake Emmitt score, ensured Leigh got back to winning ways after their first defeat of the season last week. Batley coach John Kear said: “I think we started off a bit nervy and you need to remember when we played at Leigh they had scored 18 points after eight minutes. “I think one or two thoughts went back to that game but we addressed that and I’m happy with the Bulldog spirit that’s developing here. “I’m happy with the performance but we need to start getting some points in the league table.” Leigh scored the first points as Ben Reynolds put Gregg McNally through a hole in the Batley defence. He offloaded to Higson, who did well to hold off Alex Brown and score in the corner. Martyn Ridyard converted.
Leigh extended their advantage in the 10th minute when an outstanding long pass from Bob Beswick allowed Liam Kay to cross unopposed. Ridyard missed the conversion. Batley fans may have been fearing the worst but for the rest of the first period their side hammered away at the Centurions’ line only to be repelled by some brilliant defence. They finally got the try their performance deserved in the 35th minute as Wayne Reittie intercepted a Ridyard pass and raced 60 metres to score. The excellent Scott Leatherbarrow converted to cut the deficit to 6-10. Batley went ahead in the 49th minute as substitute hooker Alistair Leak squeezed over from acting half. Leatherbarrow made the score 12-10. In the 60th minute, Gareth Hock was penalised for holding down. The prop said something to the official and was sent to the sin-bin. But it was Leigh who dominated the next 10 minutes as they ran in three tries to take the game away from Batley. A great pass from Ridyard in the 64th minute found Higson in space. The wingman still had a lot to do but finished expertly in the corner to give his side a 12-14 lead.
RED: Tom Lillycrop was sent off after clashing with Leigh’s Jamie Acton
James Craven Wayne Reittie Shaun Ainscough Shaun Squires Alex Brown Lee Mitchell Scott Leatherbarrow Alex Rowe Luke Blake Adam Gledhill Alex Bretherton Brad Day Joe Chandler
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SUBS Alistair Leak Sean Hesketh Tom Lillycrop Tom Thackray
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LEIGH CENTURIONS Gregg McNally Adam Higson Greg Worthington Tom Armstrong Liam Kay Martin Ridyard Ben Reynolds Fuifui Moimoi Bob Beswick Gareth Hock Andrew Dixon Tommy Goulden Jamie Acton
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SUBS Micky Higham Sam Hopkins Tom Spencer Jake Emmitt
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BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Reittie (35), Leak (49). Goals: Leatherbarrow 2/2.
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Four minutes later Leigh scored again when Emmitt proved too strong from close range. Ridyard converted. In the 70th minute Higson put the result beyond doubt when he completed his hat-trick, collecting a grubber and touching down under the posts.
Ridyard made it 12-26. The game ended on a sour note as a brawl broke out involving just about every player. The result was a red card for Jamie Acton of Leigh and Tom Lillycrop of Batley, while Hock visited the sin bin for the second time.
Tries: Higson (2, 64, 70), Kay (10), Emmitt (68). Goals: Ridyard 3/5. Referee: Chris Kendall / Halftime: 6-10 / Penalties: 14-8 / Sin Bin: Gareth Hock (Leigh, twice) / Sent Off: Tom Lillycrop (Batley), Jamie Acton (Leigh) / Man of the Match: Adam Higson (Leigh) / Attendance: 1,125
Trojans see off Moor in local derby NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE
DEWSBURY MOOR MAROONS THORNHILL TROJANS
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SIX FIRST-HALF tries helped Thornhill Trojans to a Heavy Woollen victory over local rivals Dewsbury Moor Maroons. In the first minute Adam Johnson took a pass on the half way line and out-paced the defence to score under the posts, Joel Gibson added the extras. Some good drives by forwards Ben Kendall and man of the match Jake Wilson put Thornhill in a strong position and the ball was worked to Sam Ratcliffe. The winger dived over in the corner for an unconverted score. As Thornhill mounted their next attack,
Moor winger George Croisdale intercepted a long pass, raced 60 metres and went in under the posts. Jacob Flathers converted to close the gap to 10-6. In a 15-minute spell Thornhill amassed a further 22 points as Josh Clough barged his way over and Johnson got his second of the game shortly after. Four minutes later Gibson got in on the action, with some help from Luke Haigh, after a break from half-way line to score his first of the afternoon. Scott Green completed Thornhill’s first-half rout, with Gibson converting three of the four scores with the Trojans holding complete control of the game. However Moor hit back and scored on the stroke of half-time with a James Samme try. The loose forward powered his way over to touch down, and Flathers converted to make the score 32-12 at half time.
The home side came out much more determined in the second half and the game developed into an arm wrestle. That was until Haigh made a break just after the hour mark from his own 22-metre line. He put full-back Gibson clear and with time to celebrate, before touching down under the posts. He then converted his own score. The last word of the day was to go to Moor, with a well-taken Ady Moore try. The former Huddersfield man crossed the line from close range despite the attentions of several defenders. Toby Richardson then scored just before the final whistle, as Flathers rounded off the day’s events with the scoreline reading 38-24 in favour of the Trojans. The win sees Thornhill hold a three-point lead over third-placed Stanningley after they lost to Drighlington. Hunslet Club Parkside remain top on 18 points. Moor remain fourth.
Birstall put 72 past sorry Sheffield YORKSHIRE’S MENS LEAGUE
BIRSTALL VICTORIA SHEFFIELD HILLS HAWKS
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BIRSTALL Victoria got their first win in five games against a depleted Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks side, with 11 Birstall players running in 13 tries. First-half tries started with centre Ryan Ginnelly going over after just five minutes, followed by another great score for Birstall through fullback Sam Thornton. However an error under the high ball saw Sheffield hit back on the quarter of an hour mark. After the Sheffield try, the home team hit top gear and scored five tries in the space of 15 minutes.
Braden Hunter, prop Richard Duffy, Chris Mortimer, Ashley Tomlinson and substitute Josh Speight all went over for Victoria. The first-half scoring was completed by John Stainburn on the stroke of half-time, with the score reading 46-6 in favour of the home side. Birstall started slow in the second half, and it was Sheffield who scored first after only five minutes of the second period. Gaining confidence, the away team worked hard to defend their line, but after 25 second-half minutes the floodgates opened again. Captain Matthew Smith (pictured) scored just after the hour mark and a second full-length try from Thornton extended their lead. Scrum-half Ryan Jackson crossed the line, as did Lee Birkett, who
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Ben Kendall in action
Thornhill hammer Heworth YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
HEWORTH ‘A’ 16 THORNHILL TROJANS ‘A’ 66 at Elmpark Way
THORNHILL TROJANS ‘A’ scored 12 tries as they hammered Heworth ‘A’. There were hat-tricks for centre Joss Ratcliffe and man of the match Craig Holmes, who also kicked four goals for a personal points tally of 20. Heworth were still in the game at half-time thanks to tries from barged his way past the tired Hawks’ defence. The final try of the gamewas scored by Tomlinson who completed his brace and rounded off the Birstall rout. Birstall Victoria’s next game is at White Lee against Oulton Raiders tomorrow (Sat, 2.30pm).
Kenny Strangeway, Jordan Bracewell and Joe Deighton with Thornhill just in front 28-16. But in the second half the home side couldn’t add to their score as the Trojans continued their onslaught. Forwards James Folan and Josh Taylor (two) both crossed the line as did veteran Vinny Johnson. Loose-forward Jake Ratcliffe rounded off the Thornhill tries with hooker Mark Hodgson also adding five goals to seal the victory.
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KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYER RATINGS BRADFORD BULLS James Mendeika Danny Williams Adrian Purtell Adam Henry Etu Uaisele Jake Mullaney Danny Addy Paul Clough Adam O’Brien Adam Sidlow Tom Olbison Dale Ferguson Jay Pitts
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SUBS Epalahame Lauaki Steve Crossley Matty Blythe Ryan Shaw
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DEWSBURY RAMS Kieran Hyde Dale Morton Karl Pryce Scott Hale Dalton Grant Brett Seymour Anthony Thackeray Ryan Hepworth Matty Wildie Paul Jackson Rob Spicer Luke Adamson Aaron Brown
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SUBS Callan Beckett Byron Smith James Delaney Jason Muranka
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BRADFORD BULLS Tries: Henry (51), Purtell (56, 77), Addy (67). Goals: Shaw 3/4
DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Thackeray (35), Pryce (44), Morton (77). Goals: Seymour 2/2, Hyde 1/1. Referee: Chris Leatherbarrow / HT: 6-0 / Pens: 2-2 / MOTM: Jake Mullaney (Bradford) / Attendance: 3,998
RAMS GUTTED DESPITE BULLISH PERFORMANCE KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
BRADFORD BULLS DEWSBURY RAMS
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Keith McGhie at The Provident Stadium
GLENN MORRISON said his Rams’ side were “gutted” while opposite number James Lowes labelled Bradford’s performance as “rubbish” after the Bulls were forced to come from 12 points down to maintain their 15-match winning Championship run. The Bulls were without chief playmaker and top tryscorer Lee Gaskell but Lowes refused to blame that for a stuttering first half performance, which ended with the hosts 6-0 down. The hard-working Rams doubled their advantage shortly after the break and it needed four Bradford tries in the final half hour to secure victory. Dewsbury, who began the day just a point off the top four, had the better of the first half and deservedly led 6-0 at the break. Keiran Hyde, Anthony
ATTACK: Aaron Brown takes on Adam O’Brien - who spent some time at the Rams on dual-registration Thackeray, Brett Seymour and Aaron Brown orchestrated a solid if not spectacular Rams assault, which created more of the few chances on offer amid constant drizzle. But it wasn’t until five min-
utes before the break that the Rams broke the deadlock through a jigging and twisting solo effort from Anthony Thackeray. Shortly after their restart their lead was doubled when
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former Bradford back Karl Pryce rose to claim a crossfield kick from Hyde to score. Brett Seymour added the goals on both occasions. The Bulls remained pointless until the 51st minute, by
far the longest period they have failed to score all season. Adam Henry began the fightback when bursting onto an astute long pass from Adam O’Brien. Five minutes later the score was level after a Jake Mullaney break ended in Adrian Purtell crossing and Ryan Shaw, just on as a substitute, converted both. Bradford still had to wait until 13 minutes from the end to hit the front for the first time, their third try coming in a cruel manner for Dewsbury as Hyde and Dalton Grant conspired to fumble the ball deep in their own territory and Danny Addy was quickest to pounce and score. Purtell grabbed his second to seal victory, although a late Dale Morton try, created and converted by Hyde, gave the Rams some but ultimately fruitless late hope. Morrison spoke of the dejection in the Rams’ changing room. “We’re gutted we came here to get a win and prepared well. We did so much hard work and then gifted them the win,” he said.
Stags beat York to go top Sharks score first but beaten by Ince Steve Horsfall
YOKRSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
MIRFIELD STAGS YORK ACORN ‘A’
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INCE ROSE BRIDGE SHAW CROSS SHARKS
MIRFIELD STAGS have moved top of Yorkshire Men’s League Division One after recording a hard-fought 2620 victory over York Acorn A. The hosts opened the scoring inside three minutes when Robbie HunterPaul followed up a devastating Wayne Jowett charge by stepping his way over the line. The visitors hit back immediately, running the ball on the last play and creating the space for centre Joel Johnson to cross out wide. Scrum-half Jake Calam failed to add the extras and York trailed 6-4. The game’s fast start continued and the Stags soon extended their advantage after an excellent miss-pass from stand-off Michael Piper found Hayden who glided over, and he converted his own score. York showed why they had yet to lose a game in 2015, however, scoring back-to-back tries to take a 16-12 lead. First, winger Luke Swales crossed in the corner before back-rower Karl Harton took advantage of an overlap and burst over to give his side the lead. With five minutes to play in the half, the visitors made a costly error bringing the ball away from their own line
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VALUABLE: Ross Hayden is the league’s top try-scorer and Mirfield made them pay. Front-rower Ben Mather intercepted a pass and the Stags hastily moved the ball wide to centre Elliot Smith, who crashed over to give his side the upper hand going into half-time. Ten minutes into the second half York regained the lead when a perfectly weighted cross-kick dropped into the arms of winger Jamie Stewart. The Stags piled on the pressure and with less than a quarter of an hour to play finally breached the stubborn visitorsí strong defensive line when prop Jowett powered over from close range. But visitors Acorn refused to lie down as they threw everything they had at the Stags but a penalty gifted Hayden the chance to extend the lead to six points, which he took with ease, and that score sealed Mirfield’s victory.
DESPITE scoring first, Shaw Cross were defeated by topof-the-table Ince Rose Bridge, with the home side scoring eight tries to see off the Sharks. Danny Flowers opened the scoring, as he dummied his way through the line and converted his own score to give the Sharks an early lead. But this was to be shortlived as the home side piled on the pressure and scored four tries before half-time. Bridge’s tries came from Jamie Malone, Martin Packingham, Rob Valentine and man of the match Jack Morrison. Valentine landed three of the four conversions to give his side a 22-6 lead going into half time. The second half started with Sharks under a lot of pressure, as Ince Rose scored two tries in the space
of six minutes. Valentine added the extras for both of the scores to extend their lead to 34-6. The Sharks didn’t give up and constantly pressed the Bridge line but were gaining no rewards for their efforts. The stint of possession eventually paid off for Shaw Cross as Casey Johnson powered over, with Flowers kicking the conversion. Shaw Cross were enjoying a mini-revival as Tom Rogers broke the home side’s line and touched down in the corner. Johnson converted from the touchline to give the Sharks a glimmer of hope. This hope however was dashed as Malone got his second, closely followed by Valentine scoring another converted try. The Sharks didn’t go out without a fight as forward Ben Gledhill crossed the line after some good work by Jordan Anderson and Ben Spaven. Ross Roebuck had the final say for the Sharks but it was too little too late as Ince Rose held on to win 44-28.
Queeley gets GB call-up for tour of Australia CLECKHEATON RUFC’s Lee Queeley has been called up to the Great Britain Armed Forces Rugby League 21-man squad for their tour of Australia. Queeley, a corporal in the RAF, will fly out with the rest of the squad on June 27 in a tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary
of the Battle of Gallipoli and ANZAC day. GBAFRL will play a warm-up game against Combined Universities of Queensland in Ipswich on July 3 and will then play the Combined Australian Services RL, which will be the curtain-raiser to the State of Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
Brad Delaney in action
Nash returns for Rams’ reserves DEWSBURY Rams Reserves continued their strong run of form in the Reserves Championship with a comprehensive 40-4 win over Keighley Cougars. Supporters will take further delight from the performance of Stephen Nash, who scored two tries in the victory as he makes his comeback from injury and could feature for the first team in Glenn Morrison’s team’s final six league games of the season. The reserves’ victory completes a league double over the Cougars and ensures that the Rams maintain the pressure on the teams at the top of the table. The Rams were comprehensive winners when the teams met at Cougar Park earlier in the season, despite conceding first. And it was a similar tale at the Tetley’s Stadium on Thursday evening, as Jonathan Schofield’s side recovered from an early Keighley score to cross for 40 unanswered points. Ryan Fieldhouse started the game at full-back, in an attempt to gain match fitness, meaning Will Forsyth switched to the wing. Ryan Langton continued his strong recent form with a try, while Cian Timmins, Jonathan Schofield, Dan Lidbury and Stephen Copeland also made it over the whitewash. Man of the match Brad Delaney added six goals to complete the rout.
WELCOME WALSHAW Local boy Lucas returns to Rams for third spell By Joseph James Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS have signed Bradford Bulls’ Lucas Walshaw on a one-month loan deal. Walshaw, who can play at centre or secondrow, returns for his third spell with the club, after playing at the Tetley’s Stadium in 2013 and 2014 whilst a Wakefield Wildcats player. The former Dewsbury Celtic junior goes straight into Glenn Morrison’s squad for their home game against Halifax on Sunday (3pm). “I have coached Lucas since the under-18s at Wakefield,” said Morrison. “He’s a local boy who has played for us on loan in each of the last two seasons. We learned of his availability and moved quickly to secure his services, with a number of big and important fixtures coming up.” The new signing will be a welcome boost for Dewsbury with Karl Pryce and Jason Crookes both carrying injuries. Centre Shane Grady, who has been out with a broken thumb, suffered a setback but could return in three weeks’ time – and Morrison says Walshaw’s versatility will benefit the Rams. “Lucas knows our place and the systems we run with and can cover a number of positions. I’m looking forward to working with him again,” he said. Morrison also confirmed Callan Beckett is a serious doubt, with the centre been forced to play with pain-killing injections due to a shoulder injury. However some better news for Dewsbury is that forward Steve Nash is back into con-
tention and could fill the gap in the forwards left by Jason Muranka and Toby Adamson. Adamson remains sidelined after suffering an ankle problem in the defeat to Sheffield back in May, while Muranka is on international duty with Serbia. One player that won’t feature in Sunday’s game is hooker Ryan Wright, who has been granted an extended break from the club. The Rams said the issues were not discipline-related and head coach Morrison said he hoped he would see Wright back in the side next season. “Ryan has had a real tough time recently,” said the Rams boss. “We gave him some time off earlier in the season and he did come back to play – and was hopeful that he’d overcome his recent issues – but Ryan has since realised that he still needs more time to recover. “The health and private lives of Ryan and the rest of the players at the club are of paramount importance to me and to the club.” That could mean James Delaney retains his place in the squad for Sunday’s clash with Halifax – who this week signed former Dewsbury and Batley forward Luke Menzies on a month’s loan from Salford. The Rams will be looking to emulate last season’s 25-0 play-off victory over their Championship rivals. Halifax currently sit in the coveted fourth position, on points difference, ahead of Featherstone and London, while last weekend’s defeat left Dewsbury in seventh, two points adrift. • Dewsbury’s away game against Leigh, which was scheduled to take place on June 28, has been re-arranged to Wednesday July 22 due to Leigh’s Challenge Cup game with Warrington.
HOMECOMING: Lucas Walshaw in action for the Bulls in their victory over the Rams in April
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CAIN AND CAMPBELL RETURN FOR CLASH BATLEY BULLDOGS will see a host of players return to their squad for their crunch match with Whitehaven at the Recreation Ground on Sunday (3pm). Free-scoring Johnny Campbell returns after missing a large chunk of the season with an ankle injury, while stand-off Cain Southernwood will play against his former side. Whitehaven currently sit ninth in the Kingstone Press Championship table, behind Batley on points difference, with both sides registering just four leagues wins all season. The return of Southernwood in particluar will be a boost for John Kear, who joked about the number of times he has had his first-choice playmakers this year. “I won’t know what to do with two halfbacks. I think it’s the fourth time I’ve had my two half-backs together all season, but they’ve been out with serious injuries so we’ll look after them and introduce them into the game,” he said. The return of Campbell will be a boost for the Batley boss as he revealed full-back James Craven could be out for four weeks. “Unfortunately James was injured in the game against Leigh and could be out for a month, which is a major blow, and Lee Mitchell needs assessing.” Mitchell, another former Whitehaven player, may need an operation and could be out for up to six weeks after suffering a knee injury in a freak accident in training. Another player that won’t feature this weekend is prop Alex Rowe, who was called up to the Malta squad for their game against
RETURN: Campbell could feature at full-back against Whitehaven
Belgium, but Kear says Rowe won’t feature for them either. “Alex won’t be playing for us or Malta because he’s in Barbados at his mother’s wedding – which we gave him permission for at the start of the season,” Kear said. He will be replaced in the squad by Keegan Hirst after the Bulldogs captain missed the team’s defeat to Leigh last weekend. Tom Lillycrop, who was sent off in the
same game, is also available as his ban doe not start for another 10 days. James Brown and Sam Scott also come back into contention after missing the game against the Centurions through sickness and injury respectively. Despite defeats to London and Leigh, Kear says he was pleased with his side’s performances and was excited about prospect of having an almost full squad to choose from. “It’s been a set of tough games against tough opponents but I was really pleased with our performances, especially against Leigh,” the Batley boss said. “We played some really good rugby league against some full-time teams and we can take a great deal of credit going into the game on Sunday. “I want to carry over the same attitude in defence and be a little more clinical in attack. “I am very confident that when we have all our players back, and singing off the same hymn sheet we can kick on and end the season on a high. “We’ve had it tough with injuries this year but that’s not an excuse and we just get on with it,” he added. Kear said his side were aware of how crucial the ‘Haven clash could be but was positive ahead of the trip to Cumbria. “It’s test in itself getting up there, that’s just the logistical side of it, but they have the same problem when they come down to West Yorkshire. “They’ve got some very good players like Jessie Joe-Parker, the French winger Jordan Sigismeau, and the half-back they’ve got from
the Catalans, Dave Allen has impressed me this season and then they’ve got Grant Gore from Widnes so we know they’re a good side. “But we’re looking forward to the game because we’ve had it tough recently and we’re pretty confident we can get the win.” Kear also confirmed that hooker Anthony Nicholson could return for Batley for their game against Bradford Bulls in two weeks’ time after being out with a shoulder injury.
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