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LAWLESS STREETS? Public meeting called after spike in violent attacks

By Zoe Shackleton COUNCILLORS have called an emergency meeting with police and the community following a spate of violence in Ravensthorpe.

PCSOs guard the scene on Fir Parade, Ravensthorpe Photo: YapApp

Last Friday a house and several cars were damaged and three people were injured during three separate incidents.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with a collision between a BMW and a 4x4 on Fir Parade at 5.35am.

The BMW driver suffered serious leg injuries while two other females suffered foot and leg injuries.

Emergency services had been called to the same housing estate at around 2.45am to reports of youths damaging the windows of several cars and a house.

Then at 6.04am officers also arrived at Victoria Street to reports of fire damage to a VW Golf and an attempt to set fire to a property.

In recent months emergency services have also been called to similar violent street incidents in Dewsbury Moor, Thornhill Lees and Savile Town.

Now Dewsbury West’s trio of Labour councillors, Darren O’Donovan, Mussarat Pervaiz and Mumtaz Hussain, have organised a meeting for residents in their ward to alert police to their concerns.

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Concerns over street violence Continued from page one

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BASELEY Norman

On 24th August 2019, peacefully at Ashcroft Nursing Home, Norman, aged 87 years, husband of the late Brenda.

Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Tuesday 17th September 2019 at 11.15am.

BRIGGS (NEE BEVERLEY) PHYLLIS On August 22, suddenly but peacefully at Birch Park Care Home, Cleckheaton, formerly of Batley, aged 86, mother of John, Diane, Alan, Stephen and Victoria. Funeral service will take place at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Dewsbury, on Wednesday September 18 at 1pm.

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Funeral service will take place at Butterfield House Private Chapel of Rest, Cleckheaton, on Tuesday September 3 at 11.30am.

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EASTWOOD (NEE NAYLOR) AUDREY JEAN On August 21, peacefully at Hopton Care Cottages, Mirfield, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 92, wife of the late Frank. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday September 25 at 2pm.

OLDROYD (NEE MURGATROYD) CONNIE On August 20, peacefully at Avery Mews Care Home, Heckmondwike, aged 90, wife of the late Jack.

Funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, on Friday September 6 at 10.30am.

PEEL (NEE HEATON) MARGARET On August 15, at Bradford Royal Infirmary, formerly of Saint Peg Lane, Cleckheaton, aged 97, wife of the late Kenneth.

On August 17, in hospital, of Huddersfield, formerly of Thornhill Lees, aged 45, son of Frank and Karen, dad of Luke. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday September 4 at 2.45pm.

SULLIVAN (NEE GRACE) BARBARA On August 19, peacefully at Eden Court Nursing Home, Birkenshaw, of Birstall, aged 72, wife of Kevin. Funeral service will take place at St Mary's RC Church, Batley, on Wednesday September 11 at 12noon.

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It is taking place at Ravensthorpe Community Centre on Monday (September 2, 5pm).

Coun Hussain said: “As the mayor (of Kirklees) and councillor for Dewsbury West, I am really concerned about what is happening.

“My two councillors and local MP are working closely with the police to tackle these issues.

“We have arranged a meeting on September 2 at Ravensthorpe Community Centre, and a message has gone out to the community to attend the meeting and help the police with any information they might have. We have asked the police to step up their presence in the ward.”

Coun Pervaiz added: “I am a resident of Ravensthorpe and it has been very distressing to see these incidents. Rest assured we are working tirelessly with the local authority and the emergency services.”

Coun O’Donovan said: “With regards this incident, we will continue to work with the community, Kirklees Council and West Yorkshire Police as a prior-

Community World champion pulls in the crowds space in BATLEY: Boxing world champion Deontay Wilder was in Batley last week to open a new restaurant.

Mr T’s on Bradford Road welcomed the current WBC champion on Thursday night, with hundreds of fans gathering outside to catch a glimpse of the boxer.

Wilder and his entourage sampled the food as well as a milkshake named after him called the ‘Bronze Bomber’ before posing for pictures with fans.

Members of the national media descended on the Hick Lane junction, and despite social media video footage showing an altercation between two men outside the venue, the event has been hailed as a success.

Council leader and Batley West councillor Shabir Pandor attended and wrote on Twitter: “He’s a knockout! Great to meet the WBC Boxing champ of the world, Deontay Wilder at the opening of Mr T’s in Batley.”

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Following last week’s incidents DS Mark Pattinson, of Kirklees Police, said: “We are conducting a number of investigations into these incidents in Ravensthorpe and are looking to see if there are any links between them.

“Neighbourhood Policing officers are conducting reassurance patrols and detectives and investigators are on scene conducting enquiries.

“We appreciate there will be community concern regarding what has taken place and I want to reassure residents we will be carrying out a thorough investigation into the circumstances.

“An arrest has been made in connection with the collision.

“I would ask anyone who witnessed or who has information about the damage offences on Fir Parade and Victoria Street, or any mobile phone or CCTV footage, to contact us.

“Information can be given to Kirklees CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101 livechat.”

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A CAFE in Cleckheaton is re-opening as a ‘Communitea Room’, where customers can attend free social events and meet new people.

Ribbon Tree Bakery & Cafe, on Westgate, has been closed since August 9 and will re-open on September 3 with a new menu, new opening hours and a dedicated space for social drop-in groups.

Owner of the cafe Sarah Amos says she is looking forward to providing a relaxed environment where people can meet new friends and share interests.

“As a qualified and experienced counsellor I am really aware of the impact that social isolation can have on people’s mental health and wellbeing,” she said.

“I feel it’s really important that people of all ages and backgrounds can come together and bond over shared interests or hobbies.”

Sessions hosted by the Communitea Room will include a chronic illness group, drawing classes and board games.

Once re-opened, the cafe will be open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, with a table reserved for social sessions and no charge to take part.

More information on the social sessions can be found at www.ribbontree bakery.com.

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MPs’ fury at Boris tactic

News In Brief Three in court over house arson attack

THE district’s two Labour MPs have expressed their outrage at the Prime Minister’s decision to suspend Parliament.

Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff has accused Boris Johnson of “running scared” after his plans to temporarily close down the Commons for up to an extra week in September were signed off by the Queen.

The government said the suspension, which comes on top of the traditional three-week suspension for annual party conferences, will still allow time to debate Brexit.

Miss Sherriff said: “It’s absolutely outrageous that Boris Johnson is running scared of parliamentary debate. We are a parliamentary democracy and this action is akin to living in a dictatorship. I will resist this with every fibre of my being.”

Parliament is set to be prorogued no earlier than September 9 and no later than September 12, resuming with a Queen’s Speech on October 14.

The move from the Prime Minister has sparked outrage among opposition MPs, while over 1.5 million people have signed a petition against it.

Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin said in a statement yesterday (Thurs): “I have repeatedly said that the Brexit process is incredibly important for the future of our country and we’ve got to get it right.

“Therefore Boris Johnson’s underhand and undemocratic manoeuvre today to suspend parliament in an attempt to prevent it from stopping a damaging no deal is completely wrong.

“When parliament returns next week I’ll be taking all steps available to me to make sure that the voices of the people of Batley and Spen aren’t locked out of this decision.”

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HECKMONDWIKE: Three people charged with attempted murder following an arson attack on a house in Heckmondwike have been remanded into custody.

Mohammed Iftikhar, 45, of Mortimer Avenue, Batley; Vishal Thapar, 31, of Brooke Street, Cleckheaton; and Semia Hussain, 25, of Hawthorne Avenue, Batley, will appear at Leeds Crown Court on September 23.

The attack happened on Sunday August 11 at a property on Stonedene Court. A 17-year-old male managed to escape the blaze by jumping from an upstairs window, while a woman and two girls, aged 16 and 11, were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation.

Kids have a royal Wembley day out

Burst causes chaos EARLSHEATON: A burst pipe on a main road caused major disruption for commuters this week. Yorkshire Water had to close High Road at the Wakefield Road end from 5am on Wednesday for emergency repairs after a pipe burst.

With nearby Syke Lane and Bywell Road also closed at their junctions with Wakefield Road due to Northern Gas Networks replacing gas mains, traffic was described as a “nightmare” by drivers. High Road was due to reopen this morning (Friday), while Bywell Road and Syke Lane are set to open by Monday (Sept 2).

YOUNGSTERS from a local rugby club had the time of their lives when they got to run out at Wembley AND meet royalty.

Boys and girls from Batley Boys’ under-7s and under-8s stepped out on the pitch as mascots for Warrington Wolves against St Helens at Saturday’s rugby league Challenge Cup final.

They also got to meet and shake hands with Prince Harry, who is the patron of the Rugby Football League and presented the winning Warrington side with the trophy.

Richard Lawley, coach for the u7s, said: “We had an amazing time and

Roads disruption Prince Harry shook all of the kids’ hands. He even spoke to my son and asked where he was from and what school he went to.

“They had the time of their lives.

Memories were made for life for kids and parents.

“It was a very emotional weekend.

None of us can stop smiling.”

Dewsbury to get super-fast internet

By Connor Teale DEWSBURY is set to benefit from new super-fast broadband – but it could mean extensive works until 2022.

New cabling and infrastructure, provided by FibreNation, will make Dewsbury a ‘gigabit-ready town’, boasting speeds capable of downloading an HD film in just seven seconds.

Work began in July to start connecting Dewsbury’s residents and businesses to the full fibre network.

But work is not due to be completed until 2022, and some communities could be disrupted during the process as much of the cabling is laid underneath pavements, to bring it as close as possible to

homes and businesses.

Installation of the full fibre broadband would mean possible speeds of 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps), a huge jump from the current Dewsbury average of 37.9 Mbps.

The news comes after similar work was completed by Virgin Media in Cleckheaton earlier this year, which saw pavements across the town dug up for several months.

Coun Peter McBride, deputy leader at Kirklees, said: “Kirklees Council is delighted to see full fibre arrive in Dewsbury.

“The council has a clear vision for Dewsbury to be a well-connected town and to support initiatives that will drive economic growth,

improve employment prospects and improve the cultural experience.

“This announcement will place Dewsbury in a select group of northern towns to benefit from such high-speed services.”

Paul Crane, head of engagement and rollout at FibreNation, said: “There is a huge discrepancy between the UK and the rest of Europe when it comes to full fibre connectivity and we must bridge that gap.

“Currently, compared to 80 per cent elsewhere in Europe only eight per cent of UK homes and businesses can connect to a full fibre network, and this simply has to change in order to power up the nation’s economy.”

Heckmondwike crash woman banned A DRIVER who crashed in Heckmondwike the morning after drinking wine had been struggling to cope with the death of her best friend, Kirklees Magistrates heard.

Claire Miller’s vehicle collided with a central reservation bollard in Westgate on August 3.

Prosecutor Vanessa Jones said: “Ms Miller remained at the scene, identified herself to offi-

cers and provided a positive roadside breath specimen.”

Further breath tests showed that the 36-year-old had 69 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – double the legal limit. Magistrates were told that less than a week earlier, Miller’s best friend had died from a brain tumour.

Her solicitor, Carl Kingsley, said: “She had been extremely

down and her friend came over the night before to commiserate with her.

“They had a few bottles of wine and she set off the next morning.”

Magistrates banned Miller, of Eskine Parade, Bradford, from driving for 18 months.

She was fined £120 and will pay £85 costs and £32 victim surcharge.

What a day – Batley Boys under 7s and under 8s boys and girls had the double delight of being mascots at Wembley and meeting Prince Harry

BIRSTALL: A road closure in the village centre caused three days of disruption for businesses and residents.

A burst water pipe on Low Lane at the junction with Middlegate was first reported on Tuesday, leading to the main road through the centre of Birstall being closed. Yorkshire Water said the road re-opened yesterday (Thurs).

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Community groups cash in

News In Brief Village memorial gala THORNHILL: A group of friends hoping to build a permanent memorial to the founder of the village’s first free school have organised a fundraiser in a bid to help their project.

Thornhill residents Alan Butcher, Carole Driver, Christine Idle and Pauline Friend have spent five years securing a licence to build the memorial to farmer and landowner Richard Walker, who paid for the Walker Welfare Free School to be built in 1813.

They are holding a fundraising gala at The Scarborough pub on The Town this Sunday (September 1, 11am-3pm) for the tribute on land at the site of the former school on Edge Lane. Everyone is welcome.

Poets get nattering KIRKLEES: A group of local poets have kickstarted a new initiative to get more people in Kirklees talking to each other.

With the help of Kirklees Community Plus, Batley Poets came up with the idea of ‘Bench Poets’ to promote the benefits of sitting on a bench and having a chat.

The group has introduced ‘happy to natter’ benches across Kirklees and launched the project at Bagshaw Museum on Saturday.

Mohamed Saloo, from the Batley Poets, said: “It was a perfect setting with perfect weather to enjoy local poets and poetry.

“As always, poets and the audience enjoyed listening and laughing in what was an energy-lifting afternoon.”

The next Bench Poets session will be in Marsden this Sunday (September 1).

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A COMMUNITY foundation in Kirklees has handed out a record amount of cash in the past year.

One Community has awarded a huge £347,778 in 2018/19 making a total of 206 grants.

Paul Johnson, general manager at One Community, said: “We are delighted to have distributed more funding to local organisations over the last 12 months. None of this could be possible without the incredible support of our donors, who have enabled us to make such a big difference across Kirklees.”

But Mr Johnson says the foundation is looking for new donors, either businesses or individuals, to open up a fund so that they continue their support. For more information and how to become a donor, visit www.one-community.org.uk.

Photo: The Dewsbury Soup team of Victoria Ward, Joanne Bell and Gary Cox who got £455 from the One Community fund

Brothers jailed after taking knives to street confrontation

By Steve Martyn TWO brothers have been jailed after confronting a family with knives following a long-standing feud in Dewsbury.

Basharat and Shamus Hussain armed themselves when they were called by their sister because someone had rammed into her house with a car on Pilgrim Drive on July 1 last year.

Leeds Crown Court heard that the sister thought she knew who had committed the offence and called her

brothers who ‘took matters into their own hands’.

Basharat Hussain, 36, was locked up for 13 months after pleading guilty to possession of a bladed article in a public place and affray.

Shamus Hussain, 33, admitted possession of a bladed article in a public place and resisting a police constable in the execution of their duty, and was jailed for 18 months.

Prosecutor Carmel Pearson told the court that Shamus Hussain, of

Brookfield Avenue in Bradford, went straight to their sister’s house while Basharat Hussain, of Burnsall Avenue in Healey, went directly to the Khan family’s house opposite – to confront who they believed was responsible for the ramming incident.

CCTV footage showed Basharat Hussain waving a knife at two members of the Khan family who were stood on the driveway of the house.

Shamus Hussain (pictured) also joined him armed with a knife but

claimed in court that he was trying to calm his brother down.

Basharat Hussain, a married father-of-four, made threats to kill and the fight escalated into the street.

The two brothers were then arrested.

Miss Pearson said: “One of the original (Khan) men armed himself with a pole or golf club and all hell broke loose, effectively.”

The brothers were jailed and also ordered to pay statutory surcharges of £149.

Repeat paedophile finally caged A PAEDOPHILE from Ossett who was spared jail for possessing indecent images of children has now been locked up after sexually abusing an eight-year-old girl.

Simon Smith was the subject of a court order which banned him from having unsupervised contact with children when he repeatedly assaulted the youngster.

Police were called after another adult witnessed him abusing the girl, and she confessed that he had done it on

previous occasions.

Judge Penelope Belcher, at Leeds Crown Court, told the 42-year-old he was a serious danger to children after he pleaded guilty to five offences of sexual assault of a child and breach of a sexual harm prevention order.

Smith, of Dewsbury Road, Ossett, had been convicted of possessing indecent child images in June 2017 and at the time was given a twoyear community order as well as being placed on the

Snappers start season A NEW season for Dewsbury Photographic Group starts with an exhibition in Dewsbury Town Hall next week.

It runs from Monday, September 2, with members meeting on Monday evenings from 7.15 to 9.30pm from September 9.

They feature specialist talks, competition judging nights and hands-on practical sessions.

The group recently held an open air exhibition in Crow Nest Park with the public being invited to bring their cameras and photograph model, Tracey (pictured).

Photographers of any standard are encouraged to attend and a full programme schedule can be found at dewsburyphoto.smugmug.com.

sex offenders’ register for life. The court was told that Smith ignored the order and gained unsupervised contact with the victim, carrying out the abuse over a period of several months.

Judge Belcher sentenced him to a custodial term of five years and three months, followed by an extended licence period of three years.

She said to him: “I am entirely satisfied that you pose a high risk of harm to children.”

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Range opening brings 80 jobs EIGHTY jobs will be created when a new superstore opens in Birstall later this year.

Home, leisure and garden retailer The Range is opening at Birstall Retail Park, in place of the former Toys R Us outlet.

The shop will span over 50,000 square feet and create 80 full and part-time jobs including department managers, warehouse assistants and retail administrators.

The Toys R Us store closed in April 2018 when the parent group went bust.

The Range will stock more than 80,000 products, from home wear to outdoor furniture and there will also be a family cafe and outdoor garden centre.

Range founder Chris Dawson said: “Opening a new store is always an exciting moment for the company and the Birstall superstore is no exception.”

The store’s grand opening is planned for Friday October 25 at 9am.

Losing locks raises £1,500

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A BATLEY priest has raised over £1,500 for mental health charities by having his head shaved.

Rev Dr Martin Naylor got his locks chopped at Batley Parish Church on Sunday to raise funds for national organisations PeerTalk and Combat Stress.

Rev Naylor, who has been a priest in Batley for five years, runs a PeerTalk support group at the church every week which helps people suffering with mental health problems and all the money raised will go towards helping the group.

People can still donate by visiting the website page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/revmartin-naylor.

Hair-raising effort... Rev Naylor with his bag of shorn locks

Contraband tobacco operation smoked out A DEWSBURY trader has been prosecuted after selling thousands of illegal cigarettes and hand-rolling tobacco.

Patricia Gajdosova was selling the products from her convenience store, Euro Market on Bradford Road. She appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court last week.

She pleaded guilty to all charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994 and was sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work as well as having to contribute £600 towards legal costs and pay an £85 victim surcharge.

West Yorkshire Trading Services (WYTS) visited the premises on a number of occasions to seize counterfeit tobacco, which didn’t have the statutory health warnings, wasn’t in the standardised packaging and were non-duty paid.

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Some of the seized haul Illegal tobacco was also found hidden in the sales area and in storage.

Officers recovered over 25,000 cigarettes and 11kg of hand-rolling tobacco, which represented a loss of duty of over £10,000 for the government.

The inspections and prosecution were part of the multi-agency Tackling Illicit Tobacco for Better Health programme, which will see inspectors conducting more checks across West Yorkshire in the coming weeks.

Coun Habiban Zaman, a member of the West Yorkshire Joint Services Committee, said: “Smoking rates in the UK are declining.

“Reducing the supply and demand of illegal tobacco is one important element of a comprehensive approach to tackling tobacco harm in communities.”

David Lodge, head of WYTS, added: “Members of the public should recognise the adverse health, economic and social impacts of the illicit trade of tobacco products, including the linkages with human trafficking.”

EARLSHEATON: A butcher in Earlsheaton has offered to buy school uniforms for local families who are struggling to afford them.

David Jones, owner of D Jones Quality Butcher, wants to help families who may have “hit rock bottom” as their children prepare to go back to school.

Mr Jones put out a message on Twitter this week, which has since gone viral, saying: “Anyone hit rock bottom close to my shop who is going to struggle to kit their children out with new school uniform please (message) me, I will offer to purchase two sets of school uniform including shoes to try and help a couple of families out. Sorry I cannot help everyone.”

It’s not the first time Mr Jones has helped people in his local community. Last Christmas he offered a free hamper with festive food to those who were struggling because of the Universal Credit roll-out.

Car shunt into house SAVILE TOWN: A car was shunted into a house following a crash in Savile Town on Friday morning. Police were called to Thornhill Street at around 9am to reports of a collision. A BMW crashed into a parked Audi and knocked it into a house. The wall of the house and and another parked vehicle were damaged in the incident. The BMW driver suffered minor injuries and structural engineers were called to the property.

RAVENSTHORPE: St Saviour’s Church is hosting a West Yorkshire Police brass band concert on Saturday September 28 at 7pm.

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

SuperBen takes our minds off Brexit IDN’T you fancy going to the match with them?” asked She Who Must Be Obeyed late on Sunday morning.

“You know your son had a spare ticket.”

I was a tad abrupt in my reply, mainly because I was busy treating my right eye to a thorough rinsing with Optrex (I’m not much of a gardener but here’s a handy tip – try not to squirt industrial strength weedkiller in your face).

“I didn’t even think there would be anything of a match today,” I said, curtly. “Joe Root’s already out so it will all be finished by two o’clock.

Come on, let’s walk the dog, they’ll be back in time for a barbie…”

What. A. Plonker.

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Super Ben Stokes At about 3.30pm I turned the TV on to check how many England had finally been bowled out for.

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like a dog with diarrhea and holding a cricket bat, but at the other end Superman had grown a ginger beard and painted his cape white.

What. On. Earth?

Such as the Guvnor knows anything about cricket it was that I’d told her England have faster ins-and-outs than a Thai brothel on half-price Friday. But general cricketing ignorance notwithstanding, she stood transfixed alongside me in front of the tellybox for the next hour, receiving a running lesson on the Ashes and the sheer sporting impossibility of what we were witnessing.

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emotional eruption of volcanic proportions, I swear the missus had tears in her eyes. And no, it was not in sympathy for my bloodshot, Weedol-sprayed eyeball.

What a performance. What a man. When we finally encountered my still ‘emotional’ (and wobbling) 23year-old son the next morning, all he could say was: “That was the best day of my life. Best day of my life, that was...”

It was the best day of Ben Stokes’s life, I’d guess – a lot better than the morning two years ago when he woke up in a police cell to face public humiliation for the viral video of his staggering latenight brawl.

A good old English jury subsequently – pretty unbelievably actually – cleared Stokes of affray. I suspect that right now he could give a member of the Royal Family a smack in the chops and not a jury in the land would convict (particularly if it was creepy Prince Andrew – especially while he was kissing Fergie).

If there was one disappointment in Stokes’s reaction to his miraculous feat, it was that he only acceded that it was “certainly up there” as career highlights go.

Up there, lad? This was Geoff Hurst’s Wembley hattrick against West Germany in 1966, Johnny Wilkinson’s 2003 World Cup drop goal, Ian Botham’s 1981 Ashes innings all rolled into one. I mean, what other World Cup have we ever won? Oh yes, the 2019 Cricket World Cup golden over miracle, courtesy of a certain Benjamin Stokes.

Do you think they’ll even bother going through the motions of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award this Christmas?

SN’T it wonderful that something as materially inconsequential as a bloke defying the odds on a cricket field can so enthral and exalt a nation?

I mean, Ben Stokes didn’t exactly save the world, or even save a life. Heck, he didn’t even win us the Ashes – all he probably did was delay the inevitable, because this is as rubbish an England Test batting line-up as I can remember. And that’s saying something.

But let’s just wallow in SuperBen’s reflected glory for now, because sport really

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Whose voice, ladies?

T’S oh so reassuring that Paula Sherriff and Tracy Brabin insist they will battle mightily to ensure Parliament gets to hear the concerned voices of their beloved constituents – Miss Sherriff “with every fibre of my being”.

Crikey, there’s a bit of Churchillian “we shall fight them on the beaches” for you.

Ms Brabin took to social media to issue her war-cry – and reading some of the public comments, I’m not sure she understands her audience too well. Talk about ‘sticks and stones’.

But pray tell ladies – whose voices exactly are you eager to convey to Prime Minister Johnson? We know which community you are at the beck and call of, but are they all determined Remainers?

Because local canvassing at the 2016 referendum suggested not.

And it’s understandable too, with unfettered eastern European migration putting huge stresses on the jobs market, social housing and, not inconsequentially, the ‘black’ economy.

Nearly 60% of local voters marked ‘Leave’ on June 23rd 2016, and you two have been at the forefront of trying to

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does have that mythic ability to seize a nation’s imagination and captivate us.

He didn’t achieve the physically impossible – clearly – but it was the highly, highly unlikely and the dramatic manner of those closing minutes will be spoken of for years. I’d re-watched that last hour four times by the time I went to bed on Monday night.

And then our scorching, fabulous bank holiday was over and reality was back biting us on the bum. Brexit.

Bloody Brexit, everywhere you looked.

By Wednesday I simply had to avoid anything BBCrelated at all, because it had surrendered whatever objective spirit it had remaining to the melting, shrieking Snowflakes, screaming “it’s a coup, it’s a betrayal of democracy, a constitutional outrage,” over Boris’s decision to call a new Parliamentary session.

There was no mention from the BBC that a Queen’s Speech and beginning of a

Fiery Paula channelled Winston – but with a surrender agenda silence their voice. So Tracy, Paula – shove your ‘we want to deliver Brexit but not with no deal’ bull where the sun doesn’t shine – because we can see right through your insincere rhetoric. You’re stamping your feet and having a hissy fit for yourselves, not your constituents.

“WHY are you whispering?” asked the wife last week.

“In case that new Alexa gadget is listening to us,” I whispered back.

“You don’t believe all that conspiracy rubbish do you?” she said.

“I suppose not, silly me, ha, ha, ha,” I said.

“Ha, ha, ha,” she echoed.

“Ha, ha, ha,” said Alexa... new Parliamentary programme is massively overdue – almost entirely due to the self-same wailing MPs’ protracted efforts to overturn the 2016 referendum.

No mention that this was entirely proper by a new Prime Minister, and that it’s most grievous ‘sin’ was that it inconvenienced all those two-faced hypocrites still trumpeting their lies that they “want to deliver Brexit” just not a no-deal.

No mention that this ‘prorogation’ effectively only removes a few days from the Parliamentary calendar – and I didn’t hear MPs clamouring to cancel their nice long summer holidays in order to halt Brexit.

Just get on with it Boris.

Head down, one ball at a time just like our very own Sir Geoffrey Boycott.

And if they haven’t quietened down by next Wednesday, SuperBen will be back at Old Trafford hopefully to distract the nation for a few more days and give us hope again.

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Still rocking 50 years on A MOTORCYCLE group are marking their 50-year anniversary by holding a re-union run to Scarborough. Half a century after their first outing to the same spot in 1969, the Dewsbury Rockers are setting off on September 8 in what could be their last trip together.

The Rockers began as a small group who met up at the old Dewsbury bus station during the 1960s.

Eventually numbers began to swell

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In Brief RAMBLERS: The Dewsbury and District Rambling Club has a walk planned in Mirfield tomorrow (Saturday). Meet Marjorie Hampshire at Link Road in Dewsbury town centre for 9.30am or park at Lowlands Road for 9.45am.

and the group has grown to include around 100 members.

Event organiser John Halmshaw said: “Some of us are getting a bit long in the

tooth, so this will probably be our last run.” He’s appealing to anyone who may have been part of the group in the past to join them.

The Rockers meet every Wednesday at the Six Lane Ends pub on Leeds Road, Heckmondwike – and former members are encouraged to attend.

DEWSBURY: Dewsbury’s British Heart Foundation shop is appealing for bric-a-brac, shoes, handbags, jewellery, CDs and DVDs. Drop off before 10am and after 4pm at the store on Foundry Street, or call 01924 485882.

Moving car on bin day ends in disaster

Rail upgrade is welcomed

A DRUNK woman who smashed into her neighbour’s car twice outside her home has been banned from the road for two years.

Samantha Kelly, of Kilpin Hill Lane, was more than two-and-a-half times over the legal limit when she hit the car.

The 50-year-old had downed cider and vodka but rushed out in her slippers to move her vehicle because the bin men were due.

Rebecca Dunford, prosecuting, told Kirklees Magistrates Court: “She was attempting to move her vehicle and, because it was on an incline, was struggling to move it. She subsequently collided with a neighbour’s vehicle. The neighbour heard the bang and came outside. Both then went back into their homes and she tried to move the vehicle again, colliding with the neighbour’s vehicle for the second time.”

Kelly pleaded guilty to drink driving and was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity days.

She was banned from driving for 24 months and will have to pay £85 court costs and £85 victim surcharge.

... but councillor raises concerns over plans for parking

By Connor Teale A MIRFIELD councillor has welcomed news of a £1bn rail boost between Huddersfield and Dewsbury, but insists work needs to be done to realise its full potential.

Network Rail last week announced plans to electrify the eight-mile route, double the number of tracks from two to four, totally overhaul Mirfield’s station and move Ravensthorpe Station 100 metres further up the line.

It is believed to be the biggest single rail upgrade scheme in the country, but Coun Martyn Bolt believes some aspects of the plans still need work.

Extra land would be needed on either side of the current line,

affecting hundreds of homes and businesses and leading to years of disruption and diversions.

Moving the Ravensthorpe station would give it access to the Wakefield line. However no plans have been published that include a car park for users of the new Ravensthorpe station, something which concerns Coun Bolt (Con, Mirfield).

“If you don’t build sufficient car parking then you’re going to see the same parking problems we’ve been seeing for years or people simply won’t be using the trains,” he said.

“Kirklees need to look at the best projection of the maximum number of passengers and provide a car park of that capacity so the station can reach its poten-

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The wider £2.9bn Transpennine upgrade will eventually cut journey times and boost capacity between York, Leeds and Manchester but all trains between Huddersfield and Leeds – including all through North Kirklees – could be diverted for up to five years.

Coun Bolt thinks more information on the disruption needs to be made public.

“Long term it will be a good thing. There’s going to be a lot of short-term pain with it in terms of disruption for people – that’s something I think needs to be fully explained,” he said.

The Campaign for Better Transport’s West and North

Yorkshire Branch has also voiced concerns this week that the rail upgrade does not go far enough.

Rail group chairman Tony Plumbe said: “There is little point in speeding trains up between Huddersfield and Dewsbury if they are then held up by a slow dual track ‘throat’ between Dewsbury and Leeds.

“It is unclear how the train passing provision in alternate directions shared currently between Dewsbury and Mirfield stations will be removed as an operational constraint.

“Dewsbury, Batley, and Morley stations need to be added to the list of stations for upgrading.”

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Different cultures coming together On Bank Holiday Saturday on the lawn outside Bagshaw Museum we were treated to a nostalgic variety of songs from the 40s, 50s and 60s by a solo singer.

In the glorious sunshine we dined outside with assorted fancy sandwiches, various tempting cakes and buns, lovely scones with cream and jam and gallons of tea and coffee.

This food extravaganza was supplied by ‘Friendlees’ – a group of people who can be justly proud of a job well done.

Because of the heat we moved into the shade under the beautiful trees.

No answers to my questions From: Steve Cass, Mirfield Sometime in February this year The Press reported Kirklees Councillor Peter McBride saying that the Thornhill Lees Riverside housing project will benefit the area.

Curiously no facts were offered in support of his assertion.

I’ve learnt not to take politicians at their word.

This country is in the state it’s in because people have been too willing to accept the word of the politician.

I make my mind up only after reference to the facts, if that’s okay with the politicians that is, which, as it turned out, appears not to be okay with Coun McBride. He doesn’t want people to know the facts.

I must have left a dozen messages on his council answer-phone during February.

My question was straightforward; what benefits and what costs had Coun McBride taken into account in reaching the conclusion that ‘Riverside will benefit

Letter of the Week: Len Gardner, Batley The entertainment was further enhanced by poetry and performances from the Batley Poets.

So we had poetry, good food, songs which many of us knew the words to and a gathering of people with different religions and cultures, but with one aim – to enjoy a lovely

the area’? But for all its straightforwardness my question seemed beyond him – he ignored it.

So I dropped the answerphone route and turned to email and eventually Coun McBride responded: “Mr Cass, The rational(sic) for all aspects of the plan have(sic) been publicly available for months...”

Clearly a great mind at work.

McBride is now deputy leader of the council and he holds the regeneration portfolio (incredible, I know); it shouldn’t have taken him more than five minutes to list the pros and cons of the plan, after all, he was instrumental in conceiving and actualising it.

So why so shy?

Anyway, I searched for the rationale he mentioned, but even with the assistance of one of my local councillors I found nothing.

I emailed Coun McBride explaining my difficulty and asked him to point me in the right direction.

No reply. It was late March and still I’d heard not a whisper of support for Riverside from the ‘Riverside champion’. How very odd.

I emailed again. No reply. I

event in lovely surroundings.

I saw all sorts of people laughing, talking, singing and dancing.

My thanks, and I believe the thanks of all who attended, go to all the people who organised it and to the Bagshaw Museum staff for another very successful event.

emailed again, this time including the addendum: “There is another matter that I’d like to raise with you ... I note that the Riverside development in Thornhill Lees is to have at its centre a mosque.

“Does this mean therefore that the development is to be exclusive, and if so, how then is this consistent with the council’s commitment to diversity, to inclusivity and integration, and indeed to equality?”

Quick as a flash McBride fired a reply into my inbox: “I have redirected your enquiry to an officer who might reply to you with more knowledge than I have.”

Was it something I’d said?

So I sat back and waited.

And waited. It seems that the only time you don’t have to wait for Kirklees to get in contact is when they think you owe them money.

By the end of April I was beginning to think I might have to wait forever. I was expecting to receive some form of communication from the council employee whom Coun McBride had (or so he said) given the task of answering my query.

It was like waiting for Godot. Why McBride couldn’t

answer it himself goodness only knows, his allusion that he lacked the knowledge to reply was utterly absurd, not to say disingenuous – he ran the Riverside show.

I emailed him saying I’d heard nothing from the ‘delegated officer’. No reply.

I emailed him to ask for contact details of the ‘delegated officer’. No reply. I emailed him to cast doubt on his word – I said I was beginning to suspect he’d not passed my query on as he said he had done. No reply.

Mid-June I contacted the council’s monitoring officer to make a formal complaint about Coun McBride’s behaviour.

The monitoring officer found that there is no case to answer – according to the council McBride is beyond reproach. What a surprise.

This issue is ongoing.

Meanwhile at the behest of the monitoring officer Kirklees emailed me going on a hundred pages of local government pc-speak gobbledegook, presumably as an answer to my simple question.

This is so idiotic it could be a parody. What are these people afraid of? Talking of which, there’s no mention in

LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS S Singh, levelling of existing garden, Spen House, Spen Lane, Gomersal.

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J Booth, demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached dwelling with attached garage, Morningside, 50 Slipper Lane, Mirfield.

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all those pages of Riverside’s centre-piece, its mosque.

How was this decision made? Did the council discuss it? If it did where can I access information about that discussion, or if it didn’t, why not?

Book scheme is taking off From: Tony Dunlop, on behalf of the Little Book Club On behalf of the new Little Book Club I would like to thank, first, the staff of Birstall Library, and then all the people who attended the launch of this new project and idea.

The concept was extremely well received and over 80 books were sold at that first meeting.

Since then the number has increased to over 150 books and we have ordered a new print of all the seven books launched.

This project provides the chance for anyone to write a little book on a topic of their choosing and get it printed free – the only requirement is a belief that such a book would sell over 50 copies.

So local knowledge of experiences of the past or local history that should be recorded are just what the project seeks.

The books sell at £2 each; or three for £5 or all seven for £10. Postage has to be added, if required. Use the email below to find out the books on offer.

The great news is that at the launch we had offers of help and promises for three new books.

The books making up the next release will be announced in late September for availability in October.

Send your name and email

address to TheLBC2019@ gmail.com to be added to the mailing list for the LBC newsletter.

As of today we have 21 titles being researched.

Thank you to all.

Get to grips with violence From: Name and Address Supplied I am appalled at the level of violence I am seeing in Thornhill Lees and Ravensthorpe.

Footage of the thugs in Thornhill Lees was seen by many people on social media.

Sad to say people are living in fear. I am asking our councillors and MP what they are going to do about this and end these gang-related acts.

This will escalate, as we have seen before in Dewsbury.

Let’s see our councillors and MPs on the streets with a strong show of policing.

Act now as the majority of law-abiding Dewsbury people are fed up and can see where all this is leading.

Sad to see Spen Pool go From: Ben Marshall, Liversedge I’ve just visited Spenborough Baths for the last time today with my six-year-old daughter, we both wanted to visit just one more time.

Whilst I’m sure the new facilities will be very nice, as ever when an iconic building has to depart for ‘progress’ more than a tinge of sadness is felt.

I remember happy childhood times visiting Spen,

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‘Politically speaking’

by Paula Sherriff, Labour MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield From page 8 with long passed and present family members (as will many others), school swimming sessions and the ‘Nova’ coach from Headlands Road School, and all my four children learning and enjoying a superb local facility.

My final thought for the place is the opening plaque in the entrance, which as a bored kid in a long queue to pay I used to read.

For me this represented something Her Royal Highness the Queen had ‘approved’ for me to use!

I sincerely hope Her Majesty will officially open the new baths in two years’ time as it will be a nice but also historic moment 52 years apart.

Kirklees, please note, in the words of our local celebrity Sir Patrick Stewart’s Captain JeanLuc Picard: “Make it so.”

A well-meaning but naive trip From: Alec Suchi, Bradford Notwithstanding the unfounded assertions that increasing carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are causing world temperatures to rise, Greta

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Thunberg’s decision to attend a United Nation’s climate conference in New York by crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a yacht has attracted a certain derision.

Whether entirely of her own volition, her decision to cross in a solar-powered yacht will actually involve a higher expenditure of energy than if she had flown on an ordinary scheduled flight.

It is understood that the crew making the outward journey will be flown home, while a new crew will be flown to New York to sail the yacht homewards.

In fact it would have been more appropriate had Greta remained at home and spoken to the conference by video link if she was serious in her intentions to demonstrate how to minimise energy consumption.

The World’s temperature had been much higher in the past, even in recorded history, for example during the Roman Period and the present hysteria that irreparable damage would arise if temperatures increased by 1.5 degree Celsius is clearly nonsensical.

Discussions appertaining to the environment need to be pursued rationally and free from the absurd antics of the discredited and despicable environmental movement who are cynically manipulating a well-meaning but naive girl.

So proud fair was such a big success L IKE many local people who have contacted me, I’m deeply concerned that the same think tank that came up with Universal Credit is now laying the groundwork to increase the retirement age to 75 by 2035.

Just nine years from now, the retirement age would go up to 70 as the change is phased in.

The Tories may want us to work until we drop, but I’ll keep fighting tirelessly so that men and women who have worked so hard can actually enjoy their well-earned retirement at a decent age.

It’s one of many issues that was raised at my first Older People’s Fair in Skelmanthorpe. Alongside this, the removal of the free TV licence scheme for many over-75s, the unfair acceleration of the women’s state pension age and the widely reported crisis in adult social care – there’s a lot to contend with for older generations.

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I’m proud that the Older People’s Fair was a huge success and I’d like to thank all the people who took time out to come along – I really enjoyed our chats!

Also, massive thanks to the many who came along to exhibit, it was great to have such a diverse range of organisations represent-

ed from West Yorkshire Police to Barclays Bank and Dewsbury Memories to Chair Based Yoga.

I hope all who took part enjoyed the bingo, I certainly did!

It is great that locally we have these groups, often volunteer led, providing support and valuable social networks to older people.

Back in Parliament, I’ll continue to push for measures that ensure dignity and

security in retirement.

I am particularly concerned that adult social care has long been underfunded despite rapidly increasing demand. Since 2010, there have been £7billion of cuts to social care and cuts to local authority care services have placed increasing pressure on unpaid carers.

I fully support Labour’s plan to put an extra £8billion into the social care system over the next parliament, including an additional £1billion in the first year.

And as always, if there’s anything I can do to help readers or their families in any way on any of these issues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office on 01924 565450, email paula@paulasherriff .org.uk or write to me; Paula Sherriff MP, The Old Dewsbury Reporter Building, 17 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HQ.

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Headteacher Matthew Burton with some of Thornhill Community Academy’s best-performing students

Work hard, be nice, get great grades!

THORNHILL Community Academy has improved on its GCSE results for a fourth consecutive year.

The percentage of students achieving a standard pass between a grade 4 and 9 in English and maths has risen by four per cent, while those achieving a good pass (grade 5) in both subjects at Thornhill improved by five per cent.

The highest attaining students included Sara Adam, Hanah Aslam, Halimah Asmal, Josh Brearley, Talhah Dalal, Daisy Harrop, Scott Henderson, Faatimah Hussein, Humairaa Lakhi, Ammaarah Patel, Muhammed Patel, Yahya Patel, Muhammed Sacha, Jack Thorpe and Oliver Watkins.

Headteacher Matthew

Burton said: “We ask for two things from everyone at TCA – work hard and be nice.

“I am so proud of students’ outcomes this year, and their dedication and application has been a genuine privilege to witness.

“They have worked hard, been nice and the outcomes absolutely prove that when this happens, excellent results follow.”

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• BATLEY Grammar School staff were delighted with their pupils’ GCSE results. The top performing students in terms of attainment were A Rawcliffe (4 grade 9s, 2 grade 8s, 3 grade 7s); L Newby (3 grade 9s, 1 grade 8, 1 grade 7); A Speight (1 grade 9, 4 grade 8s, 4

grade 7s); N Cameron (1 grade 9, 1 grade 8, 3 grade 7s); M Zegocki (1 grade 9, 1 grade 8, 2 grade 7s) and A Hussain (1 grade 9, 1 grade 8, 3 grade 7s).

Students who made significant progress include H Gulamhussein, M

Ibrar, M Kotia and T Michaels.

Headteacher Gary Kibble said: “These results reflect the dedication and hard work by both staff and students alike and, as our Year 11 students leave us, we wish them well in the next stage of their education.”

dents. They are an indication of the excellent teaching and learning and the strong support we give all our students.

“The results are excellent across all subjects and show our commitment to continuing our journey of improvement here at Manor Croft Academy.

“Once again I want to say a big well done and congratulations to all our Year 11 students and wish them well in their future careers.”

• CASTLE Hall Academy celebrated excellent GCSE results last week.

The ‘Class of 2019’ recorded nearly 80 grades at eight or nine, with 62 per cent of all exam entries at grade four plus.

Subjects where students performed well included English, with 69 per cent of grades marked at four or higher, and mathematics, which recorded 60 per cent of grades at four or above.

Notable student performances included Katherine Arnold (five grade 9s, four grade 8s), Aisha Zafar (two grade 9s, six grade 8s) and Laiqha Bashir (two grade 9s, five grade 8s and two grade 7s).

Headteacher Paul Brook said: “I would like to congratulate all of our ‘Class of 2019’ students and staff on their achievements this year.

“Lots of students have achieved some amazing results and should be proud of their achievements.”

Principal Dave Hewitt and top student Lauren Adams, who achieved all grade 9s • STAFF, students and parents at Manor Croft Academy are celebrating excellent GCSE results.

Nearly 80 per cent of Year 11 students gained a grade 4 pass in both English and maths, and over 50 per cent achieved the new ‘strong pass’ grade 5 in both subjects.

Principal Dave Hewitt said: “I am absolutely delighted again with the outcomes which once again reflect the hard work, dedication and commitment put in by both staff and stu-

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CLECKHEATON: Whitechapel Church is hosting its monthly free concert on Wednesday (September 4).

The church on Whitechapel Road enjoys different singers, choirs and entertainment on the first Wednesday of every month.

There’s also afternoon tea and cakes on offer, and everyone is welcome.

Next week’s concert is with popular singer Kathy Ryan. People are encouraged to arrive from 1.30pm to get a

event, which was held at Lockwood Park’s Waterloo Suite.

Mayor of Kirklees Coun Mumtaz Hussain joined the celebrations, opening the first dance with a welcome speech.

“I thoroughly enjoyed attending this wonderful event,” he said.

“There was a great atmosphere and it was good to see the residents from the different Ideal Carehomes getting together, enjoying the music and reminiscing about their life experiences.”

good seat, with the concert starting at 2pm. Contact Trevor Bowers on 01274 862635 for more information.

NORTH KIRKLEES: Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust is looking for volunteers to join their Community First Responder (CFR) scheme in the district.

CFRs are volunteers who are trained to provide immediate life-saving care to people in an emergency medical situation before an ambulance arrives.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service say care performed within the first few minutes of an emergency situation is critical, helping to save lives and reduce disability.

To take part in the volunteer scheme, participants must be 18 years old, physically fit and holders of a full UK driving licence.

Those interested can email yas.responders@nhs.net or call 0333 1300516.

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NORTH KIRKLEES: The NHS North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will present their annual report and accounts at a public meeting next month.

The organisation, which plans and pays for local healthcare services in the district, holds its AGM at Dewsbury Town Hall on Wednesday September 18.

Group chairman Dr David Kelly, said: “Our annual report provides a review of our activities over the past year and highlights our achievements. It is also an opportunity for us to share the progress we have made in delivering our key aims and objectives.”

The meeting takes place from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in the Council Chamber. The report is available online at www.northkirkleesccg. nhs.uk/resources/key-publications/.

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Oakwell charity run BIRSTALL: Oakwell Hall is set to be awash with colour once again as the annual Kirkwood Hospice Colour Rush returns next weekend. Hundreds of people will take part in the 5k fun run – and get splashed with multi-coloured paint in the process.

The race starts at 11am on Sunday (Sept 8) and everyone is invited to run, jog or walk the course. There’ll also be a fun day with live entertainment and various activities.

Pre-registration ends this Sunday (Sept 1).

Prices are £20 for adults, £14 for children (U16) or a family of two adults and two children, £60. On the day, adult tickets are £25 and children £20.

To book visit www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk.

VOLUNTEERS at Batley Food Bank are appealing for donations after increased summer demand left them short of supplies.

The food bank, on Brunswick Street in the town centre, collects and distributes food and toiletries to those who can’t afford to support themselves.

Volunteers rely solely on public donations, which are then sorted into food parcels and given out weekly.

Treasurer Arif Ahmad says the summer months provide a tougher challenge for everyone involved in the project.

“When children are at school at least they are getting one good meal a day and a lot of schools have breakfast clubs as well,” he said.

“Obviously in the school holiday there isn’t that support and

we have to make sure that those children are getting proper nourishment, the only real fallback is food banks like us. Throughout the summer months we do have a lot of extra demand.”

To maximise donations, the registered charity holds regular events at locations across North Kirklees.

Last weekend volunteers were at Asda in Dewsbury, and Arif said: “We help people throughout North Kirklees and anybody could be in their position, whatever people can do to help is much appreciated.”

On top of recent difficulties the food bank is facing, Arif also feels that Brexit could have a negative effect on donations received and increase the number of people who need their help.

“It’s not going to be anything positive, it’s only going to

increase demand if we have a no deal Brexit,” he said.

“We have to prepare for that, we have to build up our reserves and make sure people are prepared.”

If you would like to donate food, or volunteer, visit www. batleyfoodbank.org.uk.

Arif Ahmad and fellow volunteers at the Batley Food Bank Winners and grinners – from competitors to fund-raisers at the 104th Mirfield Allotments and Garden Society show.

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Everyone a winner at annual show HUNDREDS of people flocked to the 104th Mirfield Allotments and Garden Society annual show on Saturday. Held at Mirfield Community Centre, dozens of competitors submitted their entries in the flower, vegetable and domestic classes, with plenty of people to admire

their efforts.

Seven-year-old Gracie Brown scooped a first prize in the vegetable competition for her onions, while mum Maria bagged herself a host of top spots for vegetables, flowers and eggs. She also received the prestigious Fox Award for best members’ exhibit.

Even Amanda Speight’s wonky carrot won a prize, in the special ‘vegetable or fruit which has gone wrong’ category. Garden society chairman David Thompson said: “In Mirfield, as a result of the community spirit, the longrunning show is going from strength to strength.”

Knife man turned himself in A MAN who rang 999 and then told police he was carrying a knife could face jail.

Christopher Benson, 33, already had a record for carrying a knife and was out of prison on licence when police were initially called to an address in Liversedge, shortly before 1.30am on July 7.

Shortly afterwards Benson rang 999 and said he was going to hurt himself.

Officers who found him in Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, discovered a five-inch kitchen knife in his pocket.

He now faces a custodial sentence as he has an identical

offence on his record.

Rebecca Dunford, prosecuting, said: “Police found him on Slaithwaite Road and he told them he had a knife in his pocket.

“A five-inch kitchen knife was recovered by an officer and he was arrested.”

Benson, of Frederick Street, Liversedge, pleaded guilty to possession of a knife in public.

Miss Dunford said: “He says he wants help but it’s a knife in the street so the Crown do have to proceed in the public interest.”

Rachel Smith, mitigating,

said: “This is clearly Mr Benson crying out for help.

He called police and has voluntarily surrendered the knife.”

Benson committed the offence while subject to prison licence conditions, having recently been released from a custodial sentence.

As this is his second knife offence, he faces a six-month jail sentence.

Magistrates adjourned the matter for a full pre-sentence report and to allow a psychiatric report on Benson to be obtained.

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KIRKWOOD Hospice has launched a new campaign in a bid to raise funds. The ‘Cuppa for Kirkwood’ scheme encourages people to host coffee mornings in aid of the hospice, which looks after people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

It’s happening throughout September, and anyone signing up gets a free starter pack with tips on how to host an event as well as recipes from Kirkwood’s head chef.

Community fundraiser Joanna Doherty, said: “This is a really lovely campaign that enables anyone to get their friends and family together to support Kirkwood.

“It doesn’t matter how big or small your event is, you will be making a difference to people who live in your community.”

To request a free ‘Cuppa for Kirkwood’ pack, visit www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk or email fundraising@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk.

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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 AUGUST 31 A CROOKS COTTAGE AND A VICTORY MONUMENT Starts at 10.30am at Mytholmroyd Community Centre HX7 5DW 8 miles – moderate Contact: Maria 07932 610031 maria.scarth@hotmail.co.uk

Sell-out show for Kirkwood Hospice A CHARITY fashion show is being held at a Batley store to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice.

The event will be hosted by The Wardrobe Designer Dress Agency inside Batley Lighting Centre, on Bradford Road, on September 4 at 7pm.

Visitors will have the chance to view new and previously worn designer wear, from designer names such as Joseph Ribkoff and Jacques Vert.

There will also be a raffle with prizes on offer from Soul Spa and The Powder Room in Birstall, as well as Hilltop Foot Clinic.

Tickets for the event are now sold out, but raffle tickets can be bought in store for £1 each.

Develop your skills at online hub THE OXFAM Online charity hub, based on Grange Road in Batley, is looking for more volunteers to help in its warehouse.

Volunteers are needed for a few hours a week to help sort clothes and accessories, as well as taking pictures and uploading them online to sell to customers.

There will be the opportunity to develop digital skills and be involved in practical activities like garment care and posting parcels. For more information or to apply to volunteer, email oxfamshopf9970@ oxfam.org.uk or ring 01924 351897.

Wartime subject SPEN VALLEY Historical Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday September 11, when Eric Houlder will give a talk titled ‘Infrared Colour Aerial Photography in Archaeology and War’.

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

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Heckmond-jive PEOPLE keen on learning how to dance are invited to a rock & roll jive class, held every Thursday at Heckmondwike’s Brighton Street WMC (8pm-9pm). It costs £5 and is ideal for those who want to keep fit and have fun. The class is followed by a social dance (£3) from 9pm-11pm.

Last chance to see BAGSHAW Museum will host the last-ever performance of ‘Wish You Were Here’ on Sunday September 8.

‘Wish You Were Here’ takes a dip into the history of swimwear.

Inspired by Bagshaw Museum’s seaside gallery, it has been a popular part of ‘History Wardrobe’s’ regular programme for several years. But, due to the company making way for new presentations, this will be the last performance. Admission is £12.50 per person and places can be booked at Bagshaw Museum or by calling 01924 324765.

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Spiders, snakes and bunnies at first time event ELDERLY people got to handle some furry friends – and a few creepy crawlies too.

The Royal Voluntary Service put on a free animal handling session at Batley Community Centre this week, where local expert Michala Smith taught attendees how to look after small pets.

Residents were able to hold the array of animals Michala had brought along – including a rabbit, snake and tarantula.

The class was part of the First Time for Everything programme which is

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designed to give older people in the district an opportunity to try something for free in their local community.

Julie Murphy, pictured, said: “I’ve been ever so excited since I learned about the session happening. I can’t keep pets any more but the animals are so lovely, I just want to put them in my handbag and take them home with me.”

The next event is a ‘mindfulness for sleep and digestion’ session on Saturday September 7 at 10.30am at Batley Community Centre.

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DELIGHTING audiences with seaside tales and holiday camp magic, Mikron Theatre Company bring their new show Redcoats to Mirfield next month.

Roll your trousers up and feel the sand between your toes as Mikron’s redcoats guide you through 80 years of the Billy Butlin’s holiday dream.

The fun, end-of-the-pier musical adventure is coming to The Navigation Tavern in Mirfield on Tuesday September 17 at 7.30pm.

Redcoats is written by playwright, journalist and broadcaster Nick Ahad, who said: “I bet lots of people have happy memories of Butlins.

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Play director Jonny Kelly, explains: “I know audiences will love the show, it’s full of humour, history and seaside shenanigans!”

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Marianne McNamara, who commissioned Nick to write Redcoats, said: “This play is great fun, and that’s what Redcoats were there to do – encourage fun. It’s been a joy to research this play.

Billy Butlin was such an ambitious fellow and he made holidays possible for so many.”

A collection will be taken at the end of the performance at The Navigation.

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Ideas sought for NK transit system

By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter ACADEMICS and transport experts have been invited to submit ideas for a “mass transit system” that would link North Kirklees to Bradford and Leeds.

Experts from the University of Huddersfield’s Institute for Railway Research will be among the promoters, manufacturers, suppliers, constructors, engineers, system developers and operators expected to feed into plans being developed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).

The Combined Authority – a group of leading councillors and officers from West Yorkshire councils, plus York, that works on major infrastructure projects – aims to develop initial designs for an advanced urban transit system that can be delivered by 2033.

It says the project will ensure the whole of the Leeds City Region can benefit from major infrastructure investment including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.

News of the consultation follows the unveiling, last November, of ambitious plans for a third attempt at a mass rapid transit system for Leeds.

Previous schemes included a Supertram and trolley bus proposals, both of which collapsed.

Indicative maps for the mass transit system showed routes extending into

The start of the Spen Valley Greenway at the bottom of Scout Hill North Kirklees.

That prompted fears that officials had earmarked the route of the Spen Valley Greenway, itself a former railway line, for the Kirklees section to run from Mirfield up to Low Moor station in the south of Bradford.

Transport officials plotted three potential new lines out of the city, one of which goes west into south Bradford and then south again into Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike and Dewsbury.

Commenting at the time officials behind the plan said services would be “entirely new” and “complementary but separate to the existing heavy rail network”.

Vehicles are expected to enable 200 to 300 people to get on and off at every stop and could be traditional light rail or tram train running on steel wheels, or bus rapid transit-based running on rubber tyres.

They are expected to have an opera-

tional life of 20 to 30 years.

WYCA says the Leeds City Region, which has a population of three million people, remains the largest metropolitan area in Europe without an urban transit system.

The authority has now begun market testing its ideas with “industry leaders and innovators”.

Individuals and organisations such as the university are being asked to consider a system with end-to-end routes of between 10 and 30km, with frequent city centre stops and stops every kilometre or so in other areas.

Routes, they are being told, could run through pedestrian and heritage environments in city centres and urban areas.

Coun Kim Groves, chairwoman of WYCA, said mass transit was not a solution to all the region’s transport challenges and that some areas would not be served. But she said it would assist in the expansion of the region’s economy as thousands of new jobs are created.

She commented: “There is no doubt that if the Leeds City Region is going to achieve its full economic potential while at the same time meeting the ambitious environmental goals we have set ourselves, we need a modern mass transit system to connect people quickly and cleanly with areas of growth.”

Expressions of interest to take part in the market engagement must email urbantransit@westyorks-ca.gov.uk by 4pm on Thursday October 31.

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Midwives will ease maternity pressures

By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter A COHORT of 23 new midwives will start work at local hospitals within the next week, easing the burden on under-pressure maternity units.

The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Dewsbury, Pontefract and Pinderfields hospitals, have announced that they have recruited a batch of newlytrained midwives, which will help address a seasonal shortage of maternity staff.

The trust had 17 vacancies before the recruitment drive, and have been praised for attracting more graduates than expected, amid a nationwide shortage of midwives.

Speaking at a health scrutiny meeting in Wakefield, Alison Grundy, the trust’s director of operations for women and children, said the organisation was “very pleased” with the development.

She said: “They will start work at the beginning of September.

“It’s not an immediate solution because we always support our newly-qualified midwives for a period of nine months after they start.

“We were oversubscribed and that’s a real plus for our service that people want to come and work for us.”

Hospitals have traditionally only been able to recruit midwives en masse in September, when aspiring students have completed their pre-work training.

This has presented problems for the NHS, when staff depart over the course of the following 12 months.

Ms Grundy said: “History tells us that some midwives coming to the end of their nine-month apprenticeships do choose to move on, so our numbers are traditionally depleted around this time.

“We’re not unique in that. It happens right across the patch.

“But we are quite excited that we are moving towards a programme where we will be able to recruit midwives twice a year, so it will help even out that dip that we see every summer.”

Coun Betty Rhodes, chairwoman of Wakefield’s health overview and scrutiny committee, said: “I’m really pleased that this has happened here.

“When you see the picture nationally, I’m very proud of the work the trust has done to get these new midwives to come.”

NORTH KIRKLEES: A charity which helps older people in the community is looking for volunteers.The Royal Voluntary Service, based at Batley Community Centre, is keen to recruit ‘community companions’ in Dewsbury and Mirfield. The role involves giving up a couple of hours a week to help older people who may be lonely. Full training and support is provided.

Anyone interested should call the RVS on 01924 446100.

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Throughout 2019 local historian Mike Popplewell will be searching through his newspaper collection from the 1920s and 30s for some of the biggest headlines from home and abroad – while also taking a look at stories making the news in our own district. Readers are welcome to provide feedback if any of these features are remembered personally, or you can recall being told them by an earlier generation.

BOXING

Anderson set for pro debut

The Test was so different

10 Days One Summer

UR 10 consecutive days of news from the Yorkshire Observer newspapers of July 1934 actually covered 11 days of news as there was a Sunday in the middle of that run and the ‘YO’ didn’t publish on a Sunday.

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So, our ‘10 Days One Summer’ should perhaps have been 11. But, although there was no ‘YO’ published on day seven there was still plenty going on with the Ashes Test at Headingley, much like today, taking many of the headlines.

This year’s game was scheduled to run over five consecutive days, but it was all very different 80 years ago as it was customary, and remained so up until 1997, to have a rest day in Tests played in England, and that was invariably on a Sunday.

It seems inconceivable to think of a Sunday without sport in this country – no matter what the sport.

But Lord’s Day observance was nothing to do with the cricket ground at St John’s Wood, London, it was very much to do with religious observance.

Sunday football was banned by the FA until 1960, shops had huge restrictions on trading and I can remember churches mounting protests when Sunday League cricket was introduced and vicars getting pilloried for stopping to watch it as they walked past the grounds.

So, while the YO of Monday July 23 carried news from Saturday’s play in the Test match, it also carried news of what the players got up to on the Sunday, their rest day.

NEWS EXTRA The ‘What the Test players did yesterday’ story made much of the rest needed by England after a Saturday in the field had yielded just one wicket.

A ride in a car is taken for granted these days, but there were not too many cars on the road back in 1934 and Maurice Leyland, having returned home to Harrogate on Saturday night, drove over to Leeds to the players’ hotel and took teammates Stan Nichols, a former QPR goalkeeper, and Tommy Mitchell out for a drive.

The Australians, who were staying at Harrogate, spent the day playing tennis or golf before visiting Harewood House, but the YO made special mention of the fact that Don Bradman did not have breakfast with his teammates but ate alone in his room.

England bowler Bill Bowes, a resident of Menston, joined in the activities in the village organised as part of the Menston Feast weekend.

On the local news front there was a remarkable story of 12-year-old Batley schoolboy Ronald Richardson, of North View, Norfolk Street, Batley, who completed a second rescue of a swimmer in difficulty inside two weeks – at Healey Old Dam. There was a heat wave going on at the time and the Old Dam was in frequent use by youngsters trying to cool down.

Two weeks earlier Ronald had saved 11-year-old Ossett girl Dorothy Liversedge from drowning, and now it was 22year-old Tom Owen of

Carlton Road, Dewsbury who found himself in trouble.

Tom was bathing with about 30 others, in a 22-foot deep stretch of water, when he seemed to get cramp and called out for help.

Ronald, clearly a dab hand at this sort of stuff by now, heard Tom’s appeal and, though having got dressed after swimming himself, he is said to have flung off his trousers and dived in to help.

Tom had already been under the water once but, despite his size, Ronald was able to get him to the side of the dam where he was given artificial respiration by some bystanders before being taken to a nearby house where he quickly recovered.

Ronald was said to be from a swimming family, and while he was a member of the Batley Swimming Club his sister Miss H M Richardson was captain of the Dewsbury Swimming Club.

A number of people were believed to have reported this rescue, and the earlier one, to The Royal Humane Society.

For those wanting to relax in a more sedate fashion, the cinema was still offering a viable option to the working man and one of the films on offer was ‘Fugitive Lovers’ at the Regent, Batley.

This film starred Robert Montgomery and comedy trio The Three Stooges, but I’ve singled it out on the basis of a review in the eighth edition of Halliwell’s Film Guide which said ‘Unsatisfactory comedy drama’ and quoted ‘Variety’ as saying ‘Acceptable for lesser houses but not de luxe quality’.

Alright for the likes of Dewsbury but not London then!

DEWSBURY boxer Aidan Anderson is preparing to make his professional debut at Elland Road next weekend.

The heavyweight fighter has signed with promoter Mark Bateson and will make his bow on their latest show in Leeds on September 6, where Heckmondwike boxer Cory O’Regan will also be in action.

Anderson has had an unconventional route into professional boxing. A former Dewsbury Celtic rugby league player, he didn’t box as an amateur but gained experience in the ring on white collar shows.

The 29-year-old has now turned pro and is training under Phil Walker at Evolve Boxing Gym in Morley, ahead of his first bout at Elland Road Banqueting Suite against Birmingham’s Shaun Duffy.

Duffy, 34, has had three fights on his professional career, recording one win, by points, and two defeats.

PACKING A PUNCH: Aidan Anderson Also on the card is O’Regan’s fourth bout, as the 23-year-old super lightweight prepares to face experienced journeyman Chris Adaway, who has had nine wins, 57 losses and four draws in his career.

O’Regan has won all three

PHOTO: Evolve Boxing Gym

of his fights on points since making his debut last December against Adam Bannister.

He defeated Naheem Chaudhry in March before coming out on top again in his most recent bout in May, against Fonz Alexander.

RACING PREVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH

Encipher could be codebreaker EWMARKET trainer John Gosden has a scorching chance of landing back-to-back Solario Stakes at Sandown this weekend.

His exciting colt ENCIPHER could prove to be the codebreaker in this Group 3 contest. He is a gorgeous big stamp of a horse and Gosden, who has won the Solario with Too Darn Hot, Kingman and Raven’s Pass in recent years, doesn’t usually target this race unless he has a smart one on his hands.

The 425,000gns colt made an eye-catching debut when second in a hot race on debut at Haydock. Despite a fair degree of greenness, he showed great promise and the third and fourth have shown smart form since.

That is particularly true of the latter, Boomer, who won her next two starts including a Group 3 in impressive style at Goodwood on Saturday.

ENCIPHER, a son of Siyouni who is from the family of Group 1 winner Ervedya, then shed his maiden tag at the second attempt when winning easily at Newbury over 7f.

Gosden also saddles ESHASSY, a twice-raced Oasis Dream colt that made his debut at Newmarket during their July meeting and ran with plenty of promise on debut despite also showing signs of inexperience.

He finished midfield but very much caught the eye as a horse capable of winning a minor event and did just that on his next start at Kempton.

He didn’t have to improve to win on that occasion but left the impression he still has a bit of growing up to do and is

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the type that will go on improving for a while yet. Jim Crowley takes the ride for Sheikh Hamdan and the 16/1 with Carrigill’s is sure to attract each way punters.

The second home in the Vintage Stakes behind Pinatubo was Clive Cox’s POSITIVE, the 2/1 market leader with Carrigill’s, who looked a smart colt in the making on debut.

He was a well-backed favourite at Salisbury when making light work of a minor event and subsequently was aimed at Glorious Goodwood.

He pulled clear of the rest that day but was no match for the highest rated two-year-old this season and a repeat of that performance would make him of strong interest.

Mark Johnston has the unbeaten THUNDEROUS entered, who completed a hattrick up in class when winning a Listed event at Newbury last time. He faced soft ground for the first time that day, travel-

ling through the race well before finding extra, with stamina looking his strong point. He looks ready for pattern company now and the stiff finish will suit.

Cox is responsible for Carrigill’s market leader for the Beverley Bullet, TIS MARVELLOUS, who goes to The Westwood off the back of a win in a big-field heritage handicap at Ascot, which followed his second place in the Wokingham.

The form is strong and he’s a worthy favourite, but the Charlie Hills-trained EQUILATERAL could end his losing streak.

As Battaash demonstrated last week at York, Hills knows a thing or two about sprinters.

He adores the four-year-old who drops in class having contested Group races on his last four outings, including the King’s Stand (when seventh).

He hasn’t won for almost a year, but this is the type of race that could bring out the best in him with a favourable draw.

Also dropping down in grade is John Quinn’s EL ASTRONAUTE, who is looking for a 13th career win. John Quinn’s six-year-old has found Group 1 and Group 2 company too strong in his last three starts but is a formidable contender at this level and hosed up twice in Ireland earlier this summer.

CARRIGILL’S NAP: (money back as a free bet if finishes outside top 4): ESHAASY, Saturday, Sundown, 3.35.

AUGUR’S BEST BET: EQUILATERAL, Saturday, Beverley, 3.15.

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Church returns to haunt old side Ossett Northern Premier N/West Division

OSSETT UNITED BRIGHOUSE TOWN

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Stephen Ibbetson at Ingfield TWO GOALS from ex-Ossett striker Eddie Church helped Brighouse Town to victory over his former side in a West Yorkshire derby.

In sweltering conditions at Ingfield, his goals – the first a highly controversial finish after handballing in the area and the second a strike on the counter – kept United winless so far in their Northern Premier N/West Division campaign.

Andy Monkhouse halved the deficit soon after Brighouse’s second goal to put Ossett back in the contest but they couldn’t find an equaliser in the final half hour.

United boss Andy Welsh was at a loss to explain how the opening goal was allowed to stand.

“If it hits your arm or hand and ends up being a goal, it’s not a goal,” he said. “It’s as simple as that. That’s what the new rules are and if the referee and linesman can’t see that, then that’s an embarrassment.

“Everyone in the stadium could see it. I think they (Brighouse) were embarrassed that the referee actually gave it. It clearly hit his hand.”

On the overall performance from his side, he said: “We felt that we didn’t do enough in the first half, but we certainly didn’t deserve to go in 1-0 down.

“Credit to the players because I thought in the second half, bar their goal, we looked dominant at times.

We just couldn’t get the final ball over the line.”

It was a second game in three days for both sides and, combined with the heat, it made for a lowtempo game, with few chances in a very even first 45 minutes.

Andy Ijiwole curled an effort just round the post for Ossett after a one-two with Monkhouse, while goalkeeper Brett Souter was called into action at the other end to deny Church and Finn Donovan then had a shot deflected, with Church heading the wrong side of the post from the resulting corner.

Connor Griffin made a great challenge to prevent Damian Reeves from scoring for the hosts, at the expense of a hamstring injury which forced the defender off the field.

Souter had to deny Church again while United’s Nick Guest headed over an awkward cross, and it looked set to go into the break goalless until the turning point of the match came on the stroke of halftime.

Donovan flicked an Ousman Cham cross back into the danger area and Church volleyed the ball past Souter, but only with the help of his hand to control the ball. The officials didn’t spot the offence though, and Brighouse had the lead.

Church headed wide from a Cham cross in the only chance early in the second half, before making it 2-0 on the hour mark.

Tom Greaves had a close-range effort blocked by Brighouse keeper Jordan Porter, and moments later a long ball found Church over the top and he finished well into the far corner.

He almost had a hat-trick soon after the restart but Souter came out on top after the striker had been given a free header.

Instead, Ossett scored their first league goal of the season as Ijiwole’s long-range effort was controlled by Monkhouse and the midfielder turned and smashed the ball beyond the reach of Porter.

Huddersfield Town loanee Ijiwole was the most threatening player for United as they looked for an equaliser but he couldn’t steer a header on target and later fizzed a strike just over the crossbar.

Brighouse still had a threat at the other end as Thomas Haigh curled a shot wide. Donovan fired a shot straight at Souter deep into injury time, just after Ossett’s last desperate effort which saw Greaves flick an overhead kick over the top.

FULL STRETCH: United goalscorer Andy Monkhouse leaps for a header PHOTO: John Hirst

Magic of the cup in thriller The FA Cup

BILLINGHAM TOWN OSSETT UNITED

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Daniel Johnson at Bedford Terrace THE FA Cup is famed for its magic and both sides demonstrated that perfectly as Ossett United claimed their first win of the season – and first-ever FA Cup victory – by edging a seven-goal thriller against Billingham Town.

Ossett had failed to score in their two previous competitive games this season, but they managed to put that disappointing run behind them as Tom Greaves netted a double while Nick Guest and Panos Katsamagas both scored their first goals for the club.

They made things more difficult by conceding three goals, leaving assistant boss Paul Quinn relieved to sim-

ply escape with the win.

“The main thing is that we’re through to the next round,” he said.

“We made life a little bit difficult for ourselves this afternoon, but the objective was to make sure we’re in the draw and we’ve achieved that.”

Striker Tom Greaves scored his first inside seven minutes, finding his form from last season by flicking past keeper Bradley Young at his near post to set Ossett on their way to victory in a tightly-fought affair.

However, Billingham drew level in the 18th minute. United goalkeeper Brett Souter slammed his pass into Craig Hutchinson who slotted the ball across the open goal for his strike partner Jamie Davis to tap into the net.

Billingham had the wind in their sails following their equaliser but set pieces were vital throughout for Ossett, and they retook the lead through Guest who headed the ball in

from a wicked corner by Luke Porritt.

Twice they took the lead but twice they were pegged back, as Hutchinson added to his previous assist with an easy tap-in to an empty net as Ossett’s defence stood dumfounded appealing for offside just on the stroke of half-time.

The second half was just as entertaining with both sides pushing for goals. United regained the lead for a third time when Chris Chantler’s freekick was flicked across by Andy Monkhouse and Greaves headed in his second of the game.

A fantastic run by Elliott Harrison then put the ball on a plate for Katsamagas to put daylight between the sides for the first time with three minutes left.

Despite the efforts of the ninth-tier side, who managed to grab their third goal in injury time as Hutchinson curled in from the edge of the box, United held on.

Ossett will return to the north east in the first qualifying round, with the draw handing them an away tie at Thornaby on September 7.

Kenny strikes late as Liversedge pull off cup upset FA Cup

LIVERSEDGE FC DROYLSDEN

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Stephen Ibbetson at Clayborn JOE KENNY struck a late winner as Liversedge upset higher-league opposition to reach the first qualifying round of the FA Cup. Droylsden play in the division above but were unable to make it show as Sedge produced a spirited display, improving as the match went on and striking three minutes from time.

It looked to be heading for a replay until Joe Walton played the ball into the box, Alex Lill squared it across goal and Kenny had a simple tap-in to make it five goals in his first five games since signing from Carlton Athletic.

“I’m absolutely thrilled,” said victorious manager Jonathan Rimmington. “I think we deserved it really, overall. We stuck together and looked like a proper football team.

“They were better than us in the first 20 minutes, but then we were better than them the rest of the first half. We grew into the game.

“They came out for the second half again on top, and I thought we gradually started to make it nip and tuck, and then you didn’t know who was going to win.”

Droylsden were on top in the early stages of the game, but were unable to create many chances as striker Aaron Burns twice powered headers wide and a block from Frank Zalo denied Jamie Frost.

Home goalkeeper Josh Lill was first made to work by a Dominic Rouse strike from distance, Steve Howson nodded wide from a corner and Lill then got behind Danny Wilkins’s back-post header from a narrow angle.

After a difficult opening quarter, Liversedge began to grow into the contest. They had a good penalty shout turned down when Lee Neville looked to have made contact with the back of Kenny’s head as he chased a long ball, and moments later Oliver Fearon forced the first save out of Chris Thompson.

Zalo flicked a header over at the near post from a corner and Fearon pulled an optimistic shot wide from outside the area as the sides went into the break goalless.

Droylsden picked things up a little at the beginning of the second half. Rhys Clooney’s deflected effort hit the side netting before Sedge had a scare when Lill failed to clear a corner and Rouse flicked the ball onto the crossbar.

The hosts were finding space to attack on the break and Kenny could have been the hero half an hour earlier if Shane Hamilton’s pass had been on the money after

advancing down the left.

Clooney had the best efforts for a faltering Droylsden side, twice cutting inside from the left only to be denied by Lill and curling another strike over the top. At the other end, Thompson did well to get a

firm hand to Emile Sinclair’s low strike from a tricky angle.

By then Alex Lill and Walton had been introduced from the bench to shake up the attack and both would have parts to play in the winner, combining to put the ball on a plate

for Kenny to tap home with an open goal.

Liversedge have been handed another home tie in the first qualifying round, with Stockton Town travelling to Clayborn on Saturday September 7.

Rimmington wary of tables being turned in FA Vase tie

WARY: Liversedge’s Jonathan Rimmington

AFTER pulling off a shock in the FA Cup last weekend, Liversedge will hope to avoid being on the receiving end of an upset this time around when they enter the FA Vase.

Sedge welcome Hallam, who play in the division below, to Clayborn tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 3pm) in the first qualifying round of the competition for clubs in the ninth tier and lower.

Winsford United beat them in this round last season but they did make the first round in 2017-18. Liversedge haven’t reached the second round since 2006-07, and they last made the third round the season before.

Fresh from their FA Cup heroics last weekend, which saw Joe Kenny strike a late winner to defeat Droylsden, Jonathan Rimmington’s side will be wary of the threat that Hallam will pose as they attempt an upset of their own.

“They’re in the league below us so they’ll want to do what we’ve done today,” said the manager after the FA Cup win. “They’ll come firing all the bullets at us but I’m sure we’ll deal with them in the appropriate manner.”

Liversedge have also made a strong start in the league, recording back-to-back home wins over Barton Town and Penistone Church following an opening-day draw at Maltby Main.

“We’ve started the season fantastically well,” said Rimmington. “Last year we got beat twice in the league

by Penistone. We beat them here 1-0 and they didn’t have many chances.

We looked the better football team all game.

“It was tight but no team is going to come here and roll over, and we’re not going to roll over for anybody.

That’s what we’re all about this year.

We’ve got a tight dressing room so hopefully we can keep it going.”

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CRICKET

Title in sight for Woodlands Gomersal’s Thomas spreading

By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk

GLORIOUS sunshine equals runs galore – doesn’t it? Not always in the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League, it would seem!

Current Premier Division leaders Woodlands have owed much to their accumulation of batting points but in their crucial clash with second-placed Bradford and Bingley at Albert Terrace, they found themselves all out for just 131 as their last six wickets fell for only 36 runs.

Although New Zealander Brad Schmulian had a rare failure with the bat he bounced back to take three wickets, for 14 runs, in 12 miserly overs and Bingley never fully recovered.

In the end it proved a close-run thing with Bingley needing just seven runs to win when the last wicket fell to signal their defeat.

That means that the Oakenshaw side will take the title if they can claim 11 points from

their game at relegation-threatened Undercliffe tomorrow (Saturday).

Hanging Heaton’s attempts to make a challenge this season have been disappointing and it’s hard to imagine the frustration after results like last weekend’s one-run defeat at St Lawrence.

To lose by that margin, with two wickets in hand and a potentially match-winning innings of 105 off 111 balls from Ben KohlerCadmore behind them, must have been hard to take for skipper Gary Fellows, who had kicked the innings off with a commendable 52.

Cleckheaton’s up and down season continues with a home game against New Farnley, and there will be definite hopes of an improvement on last week’s result when they crashed to 48 all out in a seven-wicket defeat at home to Farsley.

Paceman Jonathon Whiteoak hit a top-scoring 17 batting at 10, the only Cleck batsman in double figures, having gone to the crease with the score on 23-8.

Hanging Heaton and Bradford and Bingley have no game, having played their fixture already.

Hanging Heaton claim Crowther Cup HANGING HEATON overcame both searing heat and gathering gloom to lift the Solly Sports Crowther Cup in the competition’s T20 Final Day. There was a total of 907 runs on a thrilling day of action in Methley, with Hanging Heaton beating close rivals New Farnley by 10 runs in the final.

They had to get past Elsecar in the semi-finals first, posting 179-8 with Imran Dawood and Craig Russell both scoring 35.

Oliver Blackburn did his best in Elsecar’s reply with an outstanding 94 not out, but their total of 164-6 was not enough to prevent Hanging Heaton from progressing to the final.

There they faced New Farnley, who had beaten the 2018 champions Hoylandswaine in the second semi-final.

After starting the day in

the word on disability cricket FOR the vast majority of cricket fans, last week’s Ashes Test match at Headingley will be forever synonymous with the name of Ben Stokes.

However, it shouldn’t be forgotten that this was named ‘The Participation Test’, and Gomersal wicketkeeper Liam Thomas had a part to play in that.

As vice-captain of the England Disability team, Thomas was invited to take part in an interview with Sky Sports’ presenter and former England captain David Gower, as a representative of one of several minority cricket groups featured in their coverage over the course of the test match.

Thomas, who is now 25, is a former Whitcliffe Mount schoolboy and has been part of the England Disability setup for seven years while playing his club cricket at Scholes, before moving to Gomersal two years ago.

He was born with an underdeveloped right leg which was amputated below the knee before his first birthday but, with a prosthetic limb, that has never stopped him participating

TV STAR: Luke Thomas (centre) was interviewed on Sky Sports in sport.

He became a bit of an internet ‘celebrity’ when a clip from an England game showed his artificial leg falling off after a dive to save a boundary. Undaunted, he jumped up, hopped after the ball on one leg and threw it in before stopping to pick up his leg.

This typified the strength of character that Liam and his fellow participants in the disability game are showing week-by-week and, as he said to Gower in his TV interview, it is the fact that he and his teammates are ‘all in the same boat’, so to speak, that

helps bind them together as a unit.

While the sensational outcome of the match itself will stick in most people’s minds, Liam will doubtless have a huge sense of satisfaction at being able to speak up for his corner of the cricketing world on such a huge stage as Sky Sports.

In the meantime, he was in action on Saturday in the Bradford Premier League when he turned out for Gomersal in a Championship One game against his old club Scholes, and helped them to a crucial win with 33 runs and a catch behind.

RUGBY UNION CHAMPIONS: Hanging Heaton with the Solly Sports Crowther Cup sweltering heat, the final didn’t start until 5.15pm and was completed in dark, testing conditions as a result.

Hanging Heaton won the toss and batted first, with man of the match Dawood (43) again on form while Danny Clifton (37) and skipper James Byrne (31) helped them to a

score of 142-8.

Joe Bedford’s 53 kept New Farnley in the hunt, but they could only reply with 132-7.

Hanging Heaton’s second team will now look to complete the double as they lead their Bradford League division by 12 points with three matches to play.

Piper gets Cleckheaton rolling in pre-season win

Batley in East Bierley setback CHAMPIONSHIP One leaders Batley take on fellow title-chasers Bankfoot, currently in third place and 23 points adrift, tomorrow (Saturday) hoping to avoid another disastrous result.

The Mount Pleasant side went into their last game, at an off-form East Bierley, looking to cement their position as title favourites.

However, they came out of it with plenty to do to even secure their promotion to the Premier Division as Bierley pulled off a remarkable 186run win.

Batley found themselves chasing down a Bierley total of 248 for eight after Indian batsman Ompal Boken hit 125, off just 85 balls, for the home side.

For once the bowling had let the side down but, before long, it was the batsmen’s turn to flounder as Bierley ripped through the Batley order to shoot them out for just 62.

That result leaves Morley

23 points adrift and Bankfoot 25 off the top, with Morley hoping to cash in on the failure of either of their two promotion rivals when they go to bottom club Scholes.

Scholes’ latest setback was a 30-run defeat as Jon Boynton (88 not out) and Chris Rhodes (5-26 in 15 overs) led Gomersal to victory.

That loss left Scholes, relegated last season, with 46 points to make up on thirdbottom East Bierley if they are to avoid a second successive drop.

Scholes and Bierley, together with Gomersal, Ossett and Wakefield St Michaels, make up the bottom half of this division with any two from five still in with the possibility of joining a seemingly doomed Scholes side in Championship Two next season.

Hoping to move in the other direction are revitalised Birstall who remain in second place, behind

Carlton, after a nine-wicket win at Buttershaw St Paul’s.

While their run-scoring has played a big part in Birstall’s success this season it was their bowlers who took the plaudits at Buttershaw.

James Russell (5-30) and Josh Haynes (5-35) bowled unchanged to dismiss the home side for 79 in 28.4 overs as their last six batsmen failed to trouble the scorers.

With a 35-point advantage over third-placed Yeadon, a win for Birstall at home to Altofts would effectively secure promotion.

At the other end of the table Liversedge entertain Adwalton tomorrow in a game that has an ominous look of Conference cricket about it.

Adwalton, anchored to the foot of the table, are 31 points behind third-bottom Northowram while Liversedge still have 15 points to make up on the Calderdale side if they are to survive the drop.

IN A SPIN: Matt Piper dives over for one of a brace of tries in Cleck’s win at Rochdale

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CLECKHEATON scored five tries to register a win on their first outing of pre-season.

Both teams enjoyed a good workout but Cleck were the stronger side in an encouraging performance ahead of the start of their league campaign.

Matt Piper went in for a brace, Grant Fitzsimmons marked his final game before departing to Australia with a try, and James Wilson also barged his way over the line.

A penalty try also added to the Moorenders’ tally while their defence was strong as well,

PHOTO: Gerald Christian

limiting Rochdale to a penalty try and a regular try.

New signings Tom Breakwell, Jack Marshall, Chris Piper and Jack Crabtree all got plenty of game time for Cleck, while player-coach Thiu Barnard also had a successful 50 minutes on the field.

Cleckheaton have their second and final warm-up match tomorrow (Saturday) when they travel away to Sandal, before beginning their North One East challenge the following weekend at home to Scarborough.

Their second team also played their first friendly match last week, with honours even at full time in a 17-17 draw with Old Grovians. Richard Noble scored two tries, with Cain Crotty also going over for the Kestrels.

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RUGBY LEAGUE

Thornhill make it five in a row Jim Brown Heavy Woollen Cup

BATLEY BOYS

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THORNHILL TROJANS 23 Stephen Ibbetson at Fox’s Biscuits Stadium THORNHILL TROJANS claimed the Jim Brown Heavy Woollen Cup for the fifth time in succession by defeating Batley Boys.

The Boys competed well against their NCL Premier Division opponents but the Trojans delivered an efficient performance to win the final.

Will Gledhill scored a brace of tries while Joe Buggle and Luke Haigh got their other scores, with Casey Johnson kicking three conversions and a drop goal to keep the score ticking over against a Batley side for whom Matt Sheridan provided the only response.

“To win it five times on the trot is fantastic, we’re really chuffed,” said Thornhill head coach James Ratcliffe.

“We went about our business really well, and it might not have been pretty to the purist but it was effective and it did the job.

“We knew what a capable side Batley were. The difference was that in their dressing there might have only been one or two who have been in a Heavy Woollen Cup final, and in ours there was just

one that hasn’t.

“Sometimes you’ve got to have that experience and we were really disciplined to stay in that middle channel and eventually it paid dividends.

“The three tries we scored, other than the last one, were all very simple tries through working in the middle of the park.”

Batley made a determined start to the final and could have had a try from the off. Tom Brooke made a break and found Sheridan but he was tackled, before Josh Whitehead was held up over the line on the last play.

They had more good field position but couldn’t take advantage of it while Thornhill went close themselves. Danny Ratcliffe chipped the ball over the defence and it hit the post, but the half-back was an inch from getting to the bounce to touch down.

The Trojans continued to press and, after Buggle was held up, the ball was moved left but Will Gledhill couldn’t quite get the pass to brother Jack Gledhill in the corner. Adam Bingham then kicked a 40/20 to put Batley in attack but they couldn’t keep possession.

That allowed Thornhill to finally get the first points in the 27th minute. On the back of a penalty, the ball was shifted left at speed and Ratcliffe combined with Liam Morley to allow Will Gledhill to

MAN OF THE MATCH: Casey Johnson

OSSETT TRINITY TIGERS 32 THORNHILL TROJANS ‘A’ 28 Stephen Ibbetson at Fox’s Biscuits Stadium THERE were scenes of delight at the final whistle after 80 dramatic minutes of rugby ended with Ossett Trinity Tigers claiming the John Kane Heavy Woollen Cup. The Tigers raced into a 16-0 lead and were 20 points in front early in the second half, before Thornhill fought back to reduce the different to just two.

Marcus Stocks scored the crucial try straight from the restart to provide relief for Ossett but, after another Trojans score, they had to hold on to claim the trophy.

“We’re over the moon,” said victorious head coach Simon Hagger.

“We’re trying to breed a culture where it’s one big family and today it showed, and you saw that with the celebrations at the end.

“Once we got into our stride I always felt we could score points, and I knew the defence could be there. It was just a case of putting good sets together and we’d be alright.

“We showed that we could do that but we just lacked composure at times and that’s why we let them back into the game. Credit to Thornhill, there wasn’t a difference in the end because it’s a cup final.

“I was a bit worried but once we

did that play from the kick-off, I think that settled us back down again. It was nice to get that rub of the green, in the last few finals we haven’t had the rub of the green.”

Ossett got the first try after just four minutes. On the back of the first penalty of the game, Brandon Bates sent a kick in front of Adam Newby which the man of the match claimed with space ahead of him to cross.

Zak Harrod had a try ruled out for Thornhill before the Tigers hit the front with two more tries in the space of three minutes. The first came from a kick downfield and brilliant chase, which saw the defender lose the ball in-goal for Bates to touch down.

The Trojans’ restart went out on the full and Ossett then scored again on the first play from a penalty, as Jonjo Fox charged under the posts. Elliott Schofield added both conversions for a 16-point advantage.

Ash Berry had a great score for Ossett ruled out for a forward pass, but otherwise it was Thornhill putting on pressure heading into halftime. They only had one try to show for it though, when James Craven supported a break down the left by Liam Ward. Declan Tomlinson’s kick made it 16-6 at the interval.

The Tigers came out firing again at the beginning of the second half and scored two tries in the first nine minutes. Newby got his second of the match by making a superb break from inside his own half, dis-

short, but the ball was recycled and Buggle was running a good line to get over.

Man of the match Casey Johnson added both conversions, the first impressively from the touchline, to make it 16-0.

Batley were their own enemy at times – on three attacks in a row they dropped the ball. At the fourth time of asking they did finally get over the line, as Sheridan drive over following a penalty and Bingham added the extras.

Thornhill put on more pressure following that Boys’ try though, and Casey Johnson added a drop goal to take the game away before, in the final minute, Jake Wilson made a break and found Haigh in support to wrap up the victory.

Ratcliffe: Three more cup finals to come THORNHILL are treating all of their remaining fixtures as “cup finals” as they bid to avoid relegation from the NCL Premier Division.

Following their promotion to the top amateur tier, the club are three points from safety with three matches left to play. They are one point behind Rochdale Mayfield in the place directly above them and three from Leigh Miners, on whom they have a game in hand.

After winning an actual cup final

Jubilant Tigers survive late fightback to claim silverware John Kane Heavy Woollen Cup

squeeze into the corner under pressure.

Batley had another spell of pressure but couldn’t make it count as their opponents took a 4-0 lead into the half-time break.

An injury to Ratcliffe looked to be a big blow early in the second period for the Trojans, but they defied his absence to score a few minutes later. Again it was Will Gledhill who got the try, touching down after George Woodcock had offloaded the ball.

Seven minutes after that, the lead was extended further, as Thornhill really put the Boys to the sword heading down the Mount Pleasant slope.

Jamie Searby went around two defenders before being stopped just

playing searing pace to sprint to the line.

Winger Adam Firth then managed to muscle his way past several defenders in the corner, with Schofield adding both kicks to put his side on course for the cup at 26-6.

Thornhill had other ideas though, and four tries in 14 minutes brought them right back into the contest.

The first came following a spell of pressure as a neat move left saw Brad Llewellyn and Craven combine to send Harrod into the corner.

A Craven kick then caused havoc and, with the tackle count reset as a result, Liam Morley darted over from dummy half to score. Just three minutes later, Berry misjudged a kick down the left wing and Llewellyn took advantage to pick up the ball and run in.

The pressure on Ossett seemed relentless and Thornhill got over again as Craven charged over from a Llewellyn pass. Tomlinson added the conversion from close to the touchline and, just two points behind, a full comeback looked inevitable.

However, the restart following that try was stopped by the foot of a Trojans player and Stocks got to the ball first, not only gathering it but managing to drive all the way to the line as well for a try improved by Schofield.

Ossett would still have to survive a nervy finish after Josh Gearey scooted over, but they held on for the final five minutes to triumph.

last week, defeating Batley Boys to claim the Heavy Woollen Cup, coach James Ratcliffe says they must build on that win and their comeback defeat of Lock Lane to make a great escape.

“When we went to Lock Lane, we spoke about every game being a cup final,” he said. “We had five cup finals and we’ve won two of them, and we’ve now got three more cup finals to win.

“It’s not the (position) we’d want to

be in but it shows whether you like a bit of pressure and you can enjoy yourself under that pressure.

Hopefully winning (the cup) gives us some momentum, having won two games, to go into Underbank at home.”

After welcoming Underbank to Overthorpe Park tomorrow (Saturday) they face both relegation rivals in their final two fixtures, travelling to Leigh Miners on September 7 and finishing at Mayfield on September 14.

Girls’ cup triple-header announced THE Fox’s Biscuits Stadium will host three girls’ Heavy Woollen Cup finals next month.

Dewsbury Moor will play Batley Girls in the Under-12s final (kick-off 12.15pm) in the first of a triple-header on Saturday September 14.

The Under-14s final sees Moor play Shaw Cross Sharks (kick-off 1.15pm), before those two clubs also meet in the Under-16s final (kick-off 2.30pm).

Heavy Woollen ARL say that the district prides itself on “its strength in depth in such a small geographical area, at all levels of rugby league”.

The area has produced a number of top talents in the Women’s Super League, including England interna-

LOCAL TALENT: Beevers (left) and Roche tionals Georgia Roche and Caitlin Beevers, and young Leeds stars Ellie Oldroyd and Elle Frain.

NCL promotion push Stags first friendly BATLEY BOYS and Dewsbury Celtic will continue their push for promotion from NCL Division Three when they begin their run-ins this weekend.

The Boys are in third place, three points behind the automatic spots, with only three games left to play.

Most teams, including fifth-placed Celtic, who are currently two points behind their local rivals, still have four fixtures remaining.

Batley make the short trip to Drighlington tomorrow (Saturday), with victory guaranteeing them at least a play-off spot, while Celtic are at home to Cumbrian side Millom.

Dewsbury Moor and Shaw Cross Sharks have already had their relegations confirmed from Divisions One and Two respectively.

The Maroons are at home to a Saddleworth Rangers side still battling to stay up themselves, while Beverley are the visitors to Shaw Cross.

MIRFIELD STAGS have announced their first friendly fixture ahead of the start of their Pennine League season.

The newly-reformed Stags will travel to Eastmoor on September 28, and are also looking for two other pre-season games before their league season begins on October 5.

Mirfield have been training over the past month under head coach Richard Silverwood, with the club still on the lookout for new players to join.

“Training has been great,” said the former international referee.

“One observation so far is that we’ve attracted a lot of forwards to our squad, with a much smaller number of backs.

“So, whilst we’re on the lookout for new players in all positions, we’re particularly keen on recruiting full-backs, centres, wingers and half-backs.”

Bulldogs will remember Archie in poignant game

TRIBUTES: Archie Bruce was remembered at Wembley before last weekend’s Challenge Cup final, and there will be further tributes at Batley on Sunday

By Stephen Ibbetson Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY BULLDOGS will make an emotional return to action this weekend for their first match since the death of Archie Bruce.

The 20-year-old was found dead in his hotel room just hours after making his debut for the club in a 46-0 defeat at Toulouse.

Batley will be paying tribute to Bruce ahead of Sunday’s match against Featherstone Rovers at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium (kickoff 3pm).

The club have said that supporters wearing the commemorative #ACB9 half-and-half Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Moor shirt will have their admission reduced to £10 on the gate.

Bruce had joined Batley as a trialist at the beginning of the season while continuing to play amateur rugby for Dewsbury Moor.

Moor held their second team’s Yorkshire Men’s League fixture against Milford last Thursday in his memory. The referees’ match fees from that game, and last week’s Heavy Woollen Cup finals, were donated to the RFL Benevolent Fund’s JustGiving page for Archie, which has now raised over £7,500.

A minute’s applause was also held before Saturday’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley for the young hooker.

His passing overshadows the end of Batley’s season, with two matches remaining in their Championship campaign.

Before finishing away at Barrow, they host fifth-placed Featherstone in their final fixture of the year at Mount Pleasant.

Featherstone ran out 42-14 winners when the two West Yorkshire sides met in the reverse fixture back in February, and will be highly motivated with a win securing them a playoff spot.

Batley are safe from relegation in 10th place, but can still finish as high as eighth with Halifax and Swinton both two points ahead of Matt Diskin’s side.

Dane Manning won’t feature again for the Bulldogs this season

after he was handed a threematch ban for a dangerous throw in their derby victory over Dewsbury, while James Brown copped a one-match suspension for use of the knee in a tackle in the same game.

SUSPENSION: Dane Manning is banned for the rest of the season

PHOTO: Simon Hall

Lee calls for full effort in French exam DEWSBURY RAMS boss Lee Greenwood wants his team to “have a proper dig” at Toulouse this weekend.

They travel to second-placed Olympique, who are already guaranteed a Championship play-off spot, tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm UK time) in their penultimate match of the season.

Dewsbury are safe from relegation but can still finish a place above or below their current position of 11th, with Widnes two points behind them and rivals Batley three ahead.

They have lost all six of their previous trips to Toulouse and suffered a convincing 38-0 defeat to the French outfit earlier in the season, but Greenwood still expects his charges to give a strong account of themselves.

He said: “Toulouse is a funny one. Some teams go there and have a proper dig at them, compete with them and give them a game, and some teams have gone there and got absolutely hammered.

“I’m hoping we’re the former and we give them a dig, but you’ll have to ask me after the game which way we’ll swing.”

Back-rower Michael Knowles will play no further part in the season after he was handed a two-match ban for a Grade C shoulder charge in the Rams’ recent clash with Bradford.

Greenwood says that the team largely picks itself in the final weeks of the campaign with the squad available to him.

“We’ve had a big turnover of players and at this moment in time the squad is a bit small,” he said. “Some people have made themselves unavailable for selection so the team almost picks itself in a way. There aren’t too many players getting left out.

“A lot of my work now will be looking at next season and how we plan to attack it. It’s not easy but I never thought it was going to be, and I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

BRADFORD BULLS’ move to Dewsbury has been conditionally approved by the RFL – but only for the 2020 season.

The Bulls announced two weeks ago that they were leaving their Odsal home and had agreed a deal with the Rams to play at the Tetley’s Stadium for the next two years.

In a statement, the RFL said: “This permission has been granted reluctantly and on the basis that the club’s intention is to return to Bradford in the near future.

“On the evidence so far submitted, the club’s plans for this return lack credibility and therefore the approval is only for the 2020 season.”

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