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WE’RE WATCHING YOU Batley & Spen Independent challenges Kirklees boss, police over electoral fraud By Staff Reporters BATLEY & Spen Independent candidate Paul Halloran has challenged Kirklees election officials and police to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to electoral fraud. At a candidates’ meeting with Kirklees Chief Executive and Returning Officer Jacqui Gedman on Wednesday night, Mr Halloran said he was creating a ‘fraud hotline’ and having supporters monitor and film polling stations where intimidation and fraud by Labour activists and voters have been reported in the past. His challenge came after all six Batley and Spen candidates in next month’s General Election pledged to run a “decent” campaign. Tracy Brabin (Lab), Mark Brooks (Con), Ty Akram (Green Party), John Lawson (Lib Dem), Clive Minihan (Brexit Party) and Mr Halloran became the first in the country to sign the
pledge to run an election campaign “free of abuse and intimidation.” Kim Leadbeater, sister of the Labour MP Jo Cox who was murdered in 2016, said she hoped other candidates would follow suit. “I had hoped that the murder of my sister Jo would lead to a better way of doing politics, but sadly that hasn’t always been the case. “So this is the opportunity for us here in Batley and Spen to send a clear message to the country about the kind of democracy we all want,” she added. The pledge, signed outside Jo Cox House on Commercial Street, commits to setting an appropriate tone when campaigning, encourage constructive debate and tolerance of other views, and promote the dignity of others, including political opponents, treating all with courtesy and respect. Kim added: “Here in Batley and Spen we know the price of hatred and political vio-
lence, but this is a call that I believe should be taken up by candidates all across the country.” Mr Halloran said: “Obviously social media fuels politics these days and there’s a lot of toxicity. This agreement is about all the candidates getting together and hopefully showing a united front, civility, and that we won’t be attacking each other,” he said. “People have seen that we can all come together in a respectful manner and I would advise individuals who are using social media throughout this election campaign to take a second and think, should I really post that?” Tracy Brabin (Lab), who will be looking to retain her seat in the upcoming General Election, echoed Mr Halloran’s concerns. “It’s really important that everyone has done this, we do have different and strong views but it’s important that we lead the way in Batley
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and Spen,” she said. “Keyboard warriors can get over-excitable around general elections – it’s almost like anyone is allowed to say anything and there’s no comeback. “Hopefully with this pledge we as leaders can say to our supporters, ‘I’ve signed this, you can’t say that’.” But Mr Halloran has launched a confidential hotline number – 01924 586604 – for reports of suspected illegal election practice in Batley and Spen, including for those who feel they are being
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HALSTEAD Keith
On 5th November 2019, with tragic suddenness, of Dewsbury, aged 62 years, Paul, dearly loved dad of Michael and James, much loved granddad of Ellice and Aura-Rose, a dear and loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. Paul will be remembered with great affection by all his family and many friends. Funeral service will take place at the Minster Church of All Saints, Dewsbury on Saturday 7th December 2019 at 10.30am followed by private committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be placed on the plates provided in church or sent to George Brooke Ltd, Funeral Directors, for the benefit of Dewsbury Young Diabetics and The Take Heart Appeal, LGI.
On 11th November 2019, suddenly but peacefully, at home, Dewsbury, aged 76 years, Keith, dearly loved husband of Georgina, much loved dad of Nick and Debbie, dear father-in-law of Kate and Paul, beloved grandad of Shannon, James, Zoe and Abigail and proud great grandad of Jakob and Minny. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Monday 2nd December 2019 at 12.30pm. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu may be placed in the collection box provided for the benefit of Cancer Research UK.
Deaths BEAUMONT REGINALD TREVOR On November 6, aged 85. Funeral service will take place at Norristhorpe United Reformed Church on Monday November 25 at 12.15pm.
CURLEY SEAN CHRISTOPHER On 16th November 2019, Sean, of Liversedge, aged 62. Funeral will be at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium Thursday 5th December at 11:15am.
DAVEY NELLIE On November 12, aged 89. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday November 29, 10am.
DEAKIN (nee Crossley) JULIE On 13th November of Birstall, aged 49. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday 4th December at 10.30am
DEXTER (nee Braime) RUTH On November 4, aged 78.
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DONLAN MARTIN ANTHONY On November 9, of Thornhill, aged 63. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday November 27 at 9.45am.
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MCGARTH (nee Holmes) EILEEN MARIE On 10th November, aged 92. Funeral will take place at St Joseph’s Church, Bradford on Wednesday 27th November at 12 noon.
NEWSOME STELLA On 12th November, aged 99, Stella Newsome of Batley Carr. Funeral will be at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday 6th December 2019 at 10.30am.
OATES (nee Lockwood) JEAN MARY On 17th November 2019, of Hanging Heaton, aged 88. Funeral will take place at Ebenezer Methodist Church, Hanging Heaton on Tuesday 3rd December at 1pm.
SHARP JOHN (RODNEY) On November 9, aged 76, of Mirfield. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday November 29 at 2pm.
TOWNSLEY ROY On November 11, of Birstall, aged 80. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday
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VINTON PATRICIA (PAT) On November 9, of Mirfield, aged 80. Funeral will take place at St Aidan’s RC Church, Mirfield, on Wednesday November 27 at 1.30pm.
WEATHERALL BETTY On November 8, peacefully at Hartshead Manor Care Home, aged 89, wife of the late Victor. Funeral service till take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday December 3 at 1.15pm.
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Fears growing for missing pensioner Colin FEARS are growing for the safety of a missing pensioner from Dewsbury. Colin Vasey, 81, above, went missing from his home in Shaw Cross in the early hours of Sunday morning (November 17). An extensive search operation has been running throughout the week with police looking for Colin with the help of specialist search dogs and a drone. Members of his family and the public have also been out in the wider district searching, and a Facebook page called ‘Find Colin Vasey’ has gained over 7,000 members. Despite these efforts, police have been unable to locate Mr Vasey and they are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare, especially after the recent freezing-cold temperatures. He is thought to be wearing a blue fleece, grey pyjama bottoms and a dark-coloured beanie hat. Police released CCTV footage on Wednesday showing a man they believe to be him on Owl Lane and later walking along Leeds Road in the direction of Dewsbury at 5.53am on Sunday morning. The last confirmed sighting from police, as of yesterday (Thursday) afternoon, shows him walking past Dewsbury Minster on Aldams Road at its junction with Wilton Street at 6.01am. Unconfirmed reports suggest he was then spotted outside the nearby B&Q, heading towards Savile Town. A media appeal was issued on Tuesday at the Huntsman Inn, Shaw Cross. Det Insp Stephanie Fox, of Kirklees CID, said: “We desperately need to find Colin and reunite him with his family. He is an elderly gentleman wearing
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‘Aggressive thug’ hit by court order AN ‘aggressive thug’ from Mirfield who knocked a man unconscious with one punch has been sentenced. John Tominay was struck by Daniel Harrison after confronting Harrison’s 12-year-old son over abuse he directed towards him. Harrison, of Wellhouse Lane, was found guilty at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was sentenced to a community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and ordered to pay £150 compensation to the victim and £235 costs. Call The Press newsroom on 01924 470296 or email news@ thepressnews.co.uk
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Driver who killed pensioner had time to stop THE motorist who struck and killed an elderly woman outside the Fox’s biscuit factory in Batley has appeared in court. Patricia Goddard, 76, was walking to her home in Wellington Street when she was struck by a silver Kia Ceed on August 31 last year. The driver of the car, Harisa
Patel, 32, of Oakhill Road, Batley, said her view of the pensioner was obstructed by bright sunlight – but Kirklees magistrates heard she had time to make an emergency stop. Patel pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving and will be sentenced later. In her police interview, Patel
claimed that the victim walked straight out in front of her, giving her no time to take evasive action. But she admitted seeing Ms Goddard at the side of the road before she attempted to cross. A collision investigator said in his report that it would have been possible for Patel to apply her emergency brake during the six
seconds it took Ms Goddard to reach the central white line. Vicky Trueman, prosecuting, said: “She (Patel) says that the sun is the major contributing factor but there was six seconds of inattention at least.” Patel’s sentencing will be on December 10. She was granted unconditional bail.
RL prodigy Caitlin shortlisted for TV Personality award DEWSBURY’S Caitlin Beevers has been shortlisted for the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year award. The rugby league star, who has spent the last six weeks touring Australia and Papua New Guinea with England Women, received the nomination after a hugely successful year which included doing the League and Cup double with Leeds Rhinos. Full-back Beevers helped Leeds win the Challenge Cup before playing a part in their Super League Grand Final triumph over Castleford on her 18th birthday. “I’m really happy and honoured to have been selected,” she said en-route from Papua New Guinea, where she featured in the second match of a drawn series. “It’s been a massive year for me in terms of refereeing and playing with Leeds and with England, so thank you!” Beevers played junior rugby at Dewsbury
“I’m really honoured to have been selected. It’s been a massive year for me in terms of refereeing and playing with Leeds and with England...” Moor before being signed up by the Rhinos, where she made her debut as a 16-year-old. She scored 17 tries in 14 appearances in her debut campaign in 2018 and was a try-scorer in Leeds’ Challenge Cup final victory. That form was continued into this year, when she scored one of the most memorable tries of the season in the Challenge Cup semifinal before crossing again to help them retain the crown in the final. After scoring 11 tries in 19 matches to help Leeds secure the Super League title, she flew out with England to the World Cup Nines as
Police unhappy as thug spared jail A DRUNK thug who spat in the face of a police officer and then twice failed to show up for court has been spared jail. Batley man Jamie Glover, 31, inset, was given a 12week suspended sentence following his attack on a British Transport Police officer outside York railway station last month. Glover, of Wyvern Close, was fined £150 and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
BTP have expressed their disappointment at Glover’s lenient sentence, which was finally handed down at Leeds Magistrates’ Court. Sgt James Finch, of BTP, said: “It’s disappointing that despite failing to appear at court twice, Glover isn’t facing any time behind bars. “Nevertheless, we welcome the fact he has finally faced justice – this will of course be welcome news to the officer who was assaulted. Glover’s treatment of one of
my officers was quite frankly disgusting. “We’ll always take any assaults on our officers very seriously and offenders like Glover will always be brought before the courts for judgement.” He was arrested by BTP at the York station after ignoring warnings about his behaviour and continuing to shout and swear at officers. Police footage showed him turning to one of the officers and spitting in his face. He had been part of a group of people acting drunkenly on a train from Huddersfield.
part of the first group of women’s players ever to be paid for playing rugby league. Having made a try-scoring debut for England last year in France, Beevers featured again for the national side in their narrow defeat to Papua New Guinea last weekend. Beevers is also a qualified RFL match official who has officiated in the National Conference leagues, and took charge of the Year Seven Boys’ final at Wembley in 2018. The winner of the BBC award, which has previously been claimed by the likes of Wayne Rooney, Andy Murray and Tom Daley, will be announced at the BBC Radio One Teen Awards this Sunday and will go on to attend the Sports Personality awards on December 15.
News In Brief Demolition work starts on old baths SPENBOROUGH: Demolition work has begun on the borough’s old fitness complex. Spenborough baths is being torn down to make way for a new £15 million facility, set to be completed in 2021. The new Spen Valley Leisure Centre will include an eight lane 25-metre swimming pool, a training pool equipped with a moving floor, a fitness suite, exercise and spin studios and mixed-ability changing facilities.
Fighting for charity NORTH KIRKLEES: A Dewsbury man is raising money for Cancer Research by stepping into the ring for an ultra white-collar boxing match. Saul Davidson, 49, who works at Arriva Yorkshire in Heckmondwike, will be fighting on November 30 at the Cedar Court hotel, Wakefield. He said: “I’m doing this in memory of my late uncle and mother-in-law. The training is intense but I’m getting fitter and learning new skills all the time.”
Pub conversion plan GOMERSAL: The Old Saw Inn on Spen Lane could be converted into houses after new plans were lodged. The pub, near to the Spen Victoria cricket and bowling club, would be partly demolished and the remaining building converted into a pair of semi-detached three-bedroom homes with gardens and parking. Proposals by Northern Club Developments also include a detached three-bedroom house on what is currently the car park. A decision is expected in January.
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Friday November 22, 2019 SYMBOLIC MEETING: Paul Halloran (front left) with supporters who came to his campaign launch at the Luddites’ Memorial in Liversedge
News In Brief Break-in will cost chippie owner £2k DEWSBURY MOOR: A chip shop owner faces forking out more than £2,000 after thieves broke into his takeaway last week. The culprits fled with £250-worth of stock and a charity box when they targeted Moorside Fisheries overnight last Thursday into Friday. Owner Jason Calvert said he’s looking at a pay-out of around £2,500 to replace the stock and fix significant damage caused by the thieves prising open a metal roller door with a crowbar. Anyone with information can ring West Yorkshire Police via 101 with crime reference number 13190586943.
Messiah is looking for some singers BATLEY: The Central Methodist Church in the Market Place is approaching its 150th anniversary, during which a number of concerts will form as part of the church’s celebrations. The first of these is the annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at 2.15pm, Sunday 1 December, in the church. The church wants anyone who sings to come along half an hour or so earlier to join the chorus and those who don’t sing will be most welcome to come along and listen. The admission is £10 for audience and £5 for singers. The performance includes professional singers and musicians. Everyone is welcome.
Dessert parlour plans to open soon CLECKHEATON: A mother-daughter duo say that their new dessert parlour will be open in the next couple of weeks. Laura Genders and her mum, Julie Hayes, are bringing ‘The Surf Shack’ to the shop unit formally occupied by Slators on Albion St. Co-owner Laura took to Facebook last week to inform people that the shop would open for the town’s Christmas lights switchon, but would then close its doors for “another couple of weeks”. She added: “Thank you for being so patient with us; we know that a lot of people are excited but we want to make sure it’s perfect for when we open.”
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Continued from p1 threatened or intimidated to vote for a certain party against their own instincts. Mr Halloran said: “Every year we see the same old tactics from the Labour Party in some parts of the constituency. People being stopped on their way to vote, in the grounds and entrance to polling stations, with the sole aim of asking, and in some cases instructing, people to vote Labour. Many voters have told me they find this tactic both intimidating and threatening. I have pointed out to them that it is also illegal and has no place in a 2019 General Election campaign in Batley and Spen. “I am also making it clear to Kirklees election officials and the police that we will not tolerate any incidents of postal vote fraud and the collection and harvesting of postal votes. “For too long, in Batley and Spen and elsewhere, we have seen intimidation at some polling stations and individuals being prepared to compromise the integrity of the ballot by committing postal vote fraud. We have seen examples of deceased people casting a ballot and postal votes being sent from empty properties. “I expect the Labour candidate and all candidates to call this out and to ensure that Labour and their supporters and activists behave themselves. We will be watching and exposing any sign of this kind of historic behaviour occurring at this election. “We will gather evidence from individuals. We will film and record suspicious activity outside and inside the grounds of polling stations. This will then be uploaded onto social media and reported to both the local and national media outlets if our complaints to the authorities are not acted upon and these kinds of dirty tricks are not stamped out. The authorities are on notice. It’s time for a fair election campaign that can be respected by the good people of Batley and Spen. It’s time for us.” The Jo Cox Foundation is working with the Committee on Standards in Public Life to agree a Joint Standard of Conduct with all political parties that would apply not only during election campaigns but at all times.
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Great turnout for local candidate By Staff Reporters A CROWD of more than 100 local people turned out to support the launch of Batley & Spen Independent candidate Paul Halloran’s election campaign – with less than 24 hours notice. Mr Halloran, who stood as a Heavy Woollen Independent candidate in May’s Kirklees election and garnered almost 2,000 votes, hopes to provide “meaningful” local opposition to Labour’s candidate Tracy Brabin, after both the Conservatives and Brexit Party parachuted in candidates from the south of England. The launch was at the Luddites’ Memorial in Liversedge on Saturday, and Paul, who has lived in Batley and Spen with his family all his life, said: “The turnout to our campaign launch, on a wet and windy Saturday morning, was beyond humbling. “None moreso than the lady who had travelled on a bus with her two young daughters and baby in a pram. The bus didn’t pass the Luddites’ Memorial, so they walked half-way to get there. “These were all real people who turned out to support me, no activists bussed in
from other towns, but local people who care passionately about Batley and Spen and know that I do too.” He announced a manifesto including: + A full range of NHS services delivered locally. This includes restoring a full A&E department including intensive and high dependency care, and consultant-led maternity services at Dewsbury and District Hospital; + More school places for local children and restoration of parental choice over preferred schools; + A clean Brexit, restoring our democracy and our independence. Taking back control of our borders, our money and our laws; + A managed and controlled immigration system focusing on the specialist skills we need as a country. An end to mass, unskilled migration. A review and reduction in foreign aid; + A crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour, particularly violent crime, drug dealing and grooming gangs. An end to politically correct policing; + More support for our armed forces, including our veterans, and increased investment in our defence. Mr Halloran will also be
campaigning against the proposed travellers’ site close to Junction 27 in Birstall in support of local residents and businesses. He is urging the Labour-led Kirklees Council to review and reverse their decision on the plans. Mr Halloran, who played professional rugby for Batley Bulldogs, plus local sides Shaws and Batley Boys, said: “Batley and Spen has a very proud heritage but, over the last 40 years, we have been ignored and forgotten. The established political parties have failed us time after time. “Politics is broken. This is why I am standing as an Independent candidate in the General Election on December 12. I am here to serve in the best interests of the people of Batley and Spen, to finally deal with the issues that for far too many years have been swept under the carpet. I will be the voice who will not back down and I will give my fellow constituents their voices back by dealing with the issues that matter to them. “This election will be won by the proud people of Batley and Spen using their votes to show the rest of the country that we don’t follow, we lead. We’ve been ignored for too long. It’s time for us.”
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LOUISE Haigh, Labour’s shadow policing minister, joined Paula Sherriff, parliamentary candidate for Dewsbury on Wednesday. Ms Haigh joined Miss Sherriff knocking on doors and talking to residents to hear directly about local concerns around crime and community safety. Paula Sherriff said: “Residents voiced their frustration and concern about the continued rise of crime and anti-social behaviour and the limited resources available to police to tackle these problems. Cuts clearly have consequences. Residents want to know why – with violent crime rising and 20,000 police officers cut - the latest Tory plans will leave our local police force with 676 fewer officers than in 2010. Labour will put bobbies back on the beat, support community policing and give our police the resources they need.”
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There’s method in Sir Archibald’s madness Sir Archibald with ‘Gilly’ Photo: Peter Townend
By Danny Lockwood WITH election fever in the air, one candidate hoping to keep his opponents on their toes is a proper local toff, the Eton – sorry ‘Eaton – educated Sir Archibald Stanton. To give him his full name, the Official Monster Raving Loony Party candidate for Dewsbury and Mirfield is Sir Archibald Stanton Earl ‘Eaton, although keen-eyed observers might recognise a strong resemblance to Earlsheaton-born Graham Nicholls, who works as a commercial manager in Birstall. “My message to people sick and tired of all the political games being played is this – if you don’t usually vote, then vote unusually,” he said. “The fact is, if everyone who didn’t bother voting in 2017 in Dewsbury actually voted for me, then I’d be the next MP.” Indeed, one of his election slogans is “If you’re stalled, vote Archibald!” Sir Archibald’s social media post with ventriloquist pal Gilly Nicholls (it should be Billy, but he can’t pronounce his Bs) says “Don’t be a dummy – remember the only wasted vote is one that’s not used.” And he will be out and about on
his specially commissioned ‘battle bus’, although it does rather resemble an A-frame stuck on a trailer. Sir Archibald said he was moved to stand for The ORMLP after witnessing what he called the ‘Humbuggate’ scene in the House of Commons when Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff and Huddersfield’s Barry Sheerman worked them into a mad lather attacking the Prime Minister. His manic-festo is based on “sensible loonyism” and an attempt to “shake up” the political elite. Sir Archibald recalls seeing his party’s founder Lord David Such, rise from a coffin outside Pickwick’s nightclub on Bradford Road, Dewsbury, back in the mists of time. “I voted Leave in the referendum, and if successful we’d bring in Noel Edmonds as chief negotiator, because he is the expert in Deal or No Deal. But seriously, we would make voting compulsory because in that case, and given the public mood, we might well win.
But that’s probably why the mainstream parties don’t make it compulsory.” Along with his Campaign Manager Jim Trafford, Comms Manager Mark Jordan and Entertainments Manager Steve Woodcock (of ‘Soul Story’ fame), Sir Archibald is planning a fundraising concert night at The Woodman Inn in Batley Carr. For more info, follow him on Facebook, the ORMLP website, or on Twitter @archibald eaton.
News In Brief Local restaurants currying favour CLECKHEATON: Popular curry restaurant Aakash has been shortlisted for a regional award. The eatery on Bradford Road will be vying for the Best Restaurant North West prize at the British Curry Awards on November 25. The awards ceremony will be held at the Battersea Evolution venue, in London.
BATLEY: A curry house from the town has been recognised at a major awards ceremony. Oasis, on Bradford Road, scooped the Best Indian in West Yorkshire at the Curry Life Awards, held in London. Owner Imran Ahmed said: “It’s a pleasure to serve our customers and this award is a reflection of the hard work my team have put in.”
Shooting inquiry raid
POLICE swooped on a vehicle repair garage in Staincliffe yesterday (Thursday) morning in connection with a shooting earlier this month. Officers were seen searching the GT Autos premises on Staincliffe Hall Road and confirmed it was “part of an ongoing investigation into the double shooting in Liversedge on Monday November 4.” The incident happened when two men were shot whilst they were waiting in a car outside a Sainsbury’s
Local store in the Fountail Court retail park. One of the victims was 22-year-old Hamza Hussain, the son-in-law of Kirklees Mayor Mumtaz Hussain. Enquiries into the shooting remain ongoing and two men have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Khamier Masood, from Dewsbury, and Umar Ditta, of Wakefield, will appear before Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday December 10.
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood
Not just miners have to dig deep IRST things first – I am not looking for sympathy today. This is not a sob story. I’ve just finished a plate of my wife’s wonderful chicken casserole, poured a glass of red and as Mrs L and daughter sit down before a log fire to watch telly, I’m sitting down to write this. It’s Monday, a little after 8pm and so far as I’m aware I’m in rude good health. A bit ‘cream-crackered’ but fine. My ‘day’ started on Sunday at 8am when I took the boss’s chair of rugby league paper League Weekly, because the editor was on his hols. We hit our 8.30pm print deadline and after a quick pint I worked until 11pm on another of our publications, Yorkshire Golfer. A few hours of ZZZZs on my Ikea crash pad on the
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SPRINT FINISH: But Locky’s more Mo Mowlam than Mo Farah.. office floor and following Monday morning’s ablutions Golfer was off to the printers by 11am.
No big deal – except the editor of The Press is on his hols too, so it was an immediate dive into our new Morley edition (and what cracking young reporters we have in Zoe Shackleton and Connor Teale, by the way). They were all over the job in taking up the gaffer’s slack – it’s called teamwork. Done for 6pm, home for a bite, and here I am, penning this. It’s a 7am Tuesday start before possibly another office overnighter on Wednesday – and when The Press goes to print on Thursday evening, I can breast the finishing line like Mo Farah (or maybe Mo Mowlam – again, ask your mums and dads, kids). I wouldn’t want this sort of graft every week, but now and again, needs must.
’LL get to the point shortly, but can I briefly mention public employees? Don’t get me wrong, I know firefighters can do long hours but for every Grenfell Towers there’s 10 years of showing old folk how to fit smoke alarms. The Fire Brigades Union wouldn’t mention it, but a lot of cuts to the service are far more about the fact that buildings don’t burn down quite so prodigiously as they used to – testimony to the success of firefighters’ preventative endeavours. Nurses do long hours? I know and many are absolute angels bless ‘em. But I’ve been at the bedside of critically ill family members while five gather round a nearby station – yes, we can hear you girls – and natter about Emmerdale. I’ve witnessed a loved one passing their final hours in distress with one junior doctor who barely speaks the lingo, looking after multiple wards. I could say much the same about other routinely lauded public sector workers, from “overworked” teachers (how many weeks’ holiday?) to our heroic police – yup, those officers who will collar you for an intemperate Twitter comment, but give you the establishment’s equivalent of a flipped middle finger when you report a burglary. But no, when aired in public by our politicians especially, they’re heroes all, worth every penny and more. What they all have though, is a decent wage and guaranteed employment conditions (bad back, Sergeant? Have a year off!) I actually know of a primary school teacher who went off with stress – before starting the job. On the payroll for months without teaching an A-B-C or a 1-2-3. Oh, and most public employees have cracking public sector pensions which they can access years before Joe ‘mug’ Public blokes like most of us can even imagine retirement. Not that I’m resentful, obviously…
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Could it be a gender agenda? S readers of The Press (but not our new Morley Press) will know, I’m not a fan of the police – not since being run off the A64 by armed cops just to titillate Chief Supt Julie Sykes (pictured). And now to digress. I was asking after a young woman of my daughter’s acquaintance recently and was told she’d moved to Leeds and joined the police. “Apparently after basic training she gets fast tracked onto a CID course,” explained a neighbour. She raised her eyebrows. Hmmm. “But I thought she was good pals with your daughter?” I ventured.
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ND so, before you lot are unable to read through your tears let me press home the ‘poor-me’ sob-story. This week, my ‘wage’ (not that I actually have one, as boss) could work out at about £2.50 an hour. Really. At times it could have been £25 an hour too. Double that on a once-in-a-blue-moon week. You see, in honest businesses, where you pay your VAT, HMRC and Corporation Tax bills on the dot, and pay every invoice within 30 days, the gaffer, if he’s any good at what he’s doing, gets a chunk of whatever bunce is left. Months and years of ‘ok’, and a rare year of ‘way-haay!’ I trust most readers are mature enough to see where this is heading, because I really am not crying the poor tale. I’m a newspaperman, I love what I do. I have rugby and golf publications and guess what? Yup, I love rugby and golf. And with all the checks and balances weighed, I’ve done alright, no complaints (although the wife has a few – try telling her that watching Dewsbury Rams play away is work. Even if it was Toronto. But I’ve done plenty of Batleys and Hunslets too!) As tough a week as this is,
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COULDN’T bring myself to watch the Prince Andrew interview live, but will have to try getting it on catch-up. Apparently it was so cringeingly awful, it was delightful for anyone who considers the pampered prince a blight on our monarchy. That’s two thumbs up from Locky, one of them being for his horrible wife Fergie (and why do you think he keeps her in the lifestyle to
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“No longer. She got sick and tired of all the stories.” “Stories?” “The girl can’t help herself, she just lies and lies and lies. It’s her default setting, she’s no friends left round here.” Sounds like a fast-track Chief Constable in waiting. it’s only a couple of times a year. I’ll sleep well tonight. Stress levels fine, thanks. But what could finish me off; what could prompt me to just lock the office door and head for some distant beach, is the mad diktats of a thickas-pig-sh*t Prime Minister and Cabinet, that couldn’t run a bath between them, let alone a business. Am I offended by excessive City remunerations? Every bit as much as most hardworking folk. Indeed, almost as much as I’m offended by ideological Parliamentary zealots who decide I’m my staff ’s enemy and need squeezing dry until I drop – at which point my carcass is fed to the workers. And when they start going hungry? Well that will be my capitalist fault as well. But I suspect, I hope, that I, like you, inhabit a real world that isn’t quite as disastrous as these starry-eyed fools pretend – but really could be, come December 13. I’m having a day off on Saturday. Back at it Sunday though. And if my guess is wrong and we wake up to a fascist, anti-democratic government on December 13? Well, if there’s no copy of The Press, you’ll find me on a beach somewhere...
which she’s become accustomed....?) I wish I could repeat some of the stories my wife relayed from her days working on Fleet Street, but I suspect there’s still a special place in the Tower of London reserved for the first journalist to try sharing them. You have to feel for Her Maj, who must feel helpless at times like this. With a bit of luck, Princess Anne will give Andy a good slapping.
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Friday November 22, 2019
Assault on bookies’ boss THE manager of a Dewsbury betting shop was assaulted by a customer after asking him to leave, a court heard. Suleman Afzal, 22, of Dearnley Street, Ravensthorpe, grabbed some money from the counter at Carrigill Turf Accountants before lashing out at the victim as he tried to restrain him on August 14. Kirklees magistrates heard that Afzal became aggressive towards another customer at the shop on Huddersfield Road. The manager asked him to leave but Afzal refused and followed him to the counter before grabbing some loose cash and quickly heading for the exit. He was stopped by the victim and a struggle ensued, resulting in the manager sustaining injuries to his hand. Sajid Majeed, mitigating, said his client had had an epileptic fit earlier in the day which may have contributed towards his behaviour. Afzal, a father of two, was fined £150 and ordered to pay £100 compensation with £332 additional costs. PUPILS at Upper Batley High School have raised over £1,000 for charity. The school held a fundraising day in aid of Children in Need which included a bake sale and throwing gunge over unlucky teacher Matt Parkin, pictured.
Poignant rose tribute to ‘a proud man who never forgot humble beginnings’ By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter THE tribute was as poignant as it was subtle. A single red rose was placed on the seat of Coun Paul Kane, whose sudden death has shocked the political community of Kirklees Council. The business of local government was temporarily halted as politicians of all parties stood to pay tribute to one of their own who, said one friend, had died before his time. Coun Kane, 62, a former Mayor of Kirklees who represented Dewsbury East for almost a quarter of a century, died last week just hours after resigning his seat. The death of another Labour stalwart, former councillor Molly Walton, was announced the same day. All those present for the November meeting of the full council stood for a two-minute silence. Deputy Council leader Coun Peter McBride said the Labour group and the council had “suffered two profound losses”. He said both Molly Walton
and Paul Kane “were characters, ready to go to war for their causes”, who would be sadly missed as “people who had a huge impact on the lives of others”. Her voice breaking with emotion, Coun Cathy Scott (Lab, Dewsbury East) said: “Paul Kane was a very proud man who never forgot his humble beginnings or where he came from. “He was passionate about his town and his beloved Dewsbury. He wanted the best for the town, the communities and everything that surrounded it. “He was instrumental in the change of this landscape across Kirklees.” Coun Graham Turner recalled his friend, whom he referred to as “Kaney”, as being “straight down the line”, “brilliant” and “a fantastic Mayor”. Coun Donald Firth, a veteran Conservative who considered Paul Kane to be “a good mate, even though we were on different sides”, commented: “We are going to miss Paul and Molly. Both were superb people.” Coun Kane’s funeral will be at Dewsbury Minster on Saturday, December 7 (10.30am).
News In Brief Volunteers wanted for tree-planting NORTH KIRKLEES: Members of Spen Valley Civic Society are seeking volunteers to help plant trees at the Jo Cox Community Wood on Sunday (November 24, from 12.30pm). The project in memory of former Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox is taking shape on disused land off Quaker Lane in Liversedge and is ready for the next stage of work. For more information, ring 01274 875262 or just turn up on the day.
Veterans’ gathering BATLEY: The town’s Royal British Legion branch is hosting a ‘veterans get-together’ tomorrow (Saturday). From 2pm onwards, ex-service personnel are invited to Batley RAFA Club and can take along photos and memorabilia. There’ll be refreshments, a bar and entertainment from Natasha Harper. Transport can be arranged for those who need it. For more information ring Wendy Storey on 07538 670736.
Church concert CLECKHEATON: Whitechapel Church is hosting its monthly free concert on Wednesday, December 4 (1.30pm) – as well as a special Christmas party. Contact Trevor Bowers on 01274 862635 for more information.
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Is ‘protection’ stunt an April fool? I’VE just watched the news about the security leaflet for prospective Parliamentary candidates, advising them what to do if they feel threatened during canvassing. Is this a late April Fool? I’m flabbergasted that after the brutal murder of Jo Cox, and the unsightly thuggish threats to various MPs of all parties since Mrs Cox’s assassination it appears all our candidates are seemingly ‘protected’ by a piece of card. Now that the application date has been reached, the electoral authorities must know who they are and their details, regardless
How can you not be biased? From: Len Gardner, Batley It’s very difficult to write a letter without political bias especially if all parties have good and bad ideas. I wholeheartedly agree with Labour about bringing transport/railways into public ownership, but where’s the money coming from? I definitely agree with curtailing the private sector influence in our NHS, especially the American way. Making broadband free is the most idiotic idea as surely we have enough trouble controlling it as it is. I agree with controlling workers’ right although parts are not in the best interests of smaller employers. Margaret Thatcher went too far in desecrating our manufacturing industry by attacking the unions – who also went too far at times. Now the Tories, who by allowing zero hour contracts, immediate dismissals, turned back the clock to 1907 (birth of
Letter of the Week: Ben Marshall, by email of cost, there should be cross party agreement that they should liaise with and all have discreet armed police protection so nobody can try to force their will on our democratic processes again. We don’t live in the Wild West and if we are to show the world we are
the Labour Party). Again not all business people believe in the sysem of ‘grab it all and to hell with the workforce’. Boris Johnson though might just ‘do’ the will of 17.4m people and get us out of the EU. Whether Labour like it or not our economy is based mainly on private enterprise and we need entrepreneurs who take risks, whether MPs like it or not. A brilliant word springs to mind – compromise. And now to the Liberal Democrats who would totally disregard the democratic vote of the people and the reasons we voted to leave the EU. I believe the referendum would not have been necessary had our MEPs done their job and controlled the EU Council. Who will I vote for on December 12? I honestly don’t know and I suspect this is a dilemma of thousands like me. There are only two choices, Boris Johnson who some say is a liar and Jeremy Corbyn who some say lacks leadership qualities. Perhaps Farage, the millionaire outsider? It’s like backing a horse in the Grand National – they might all fall at the last fence.
the oldest and best democracy, candidates must be allowed to canvas. Likewise, constituents should have the right to express an opinion through polite respectful words rather than hate filled physical actions which a piece of paper isn’t go to stop.
Ed was out of order on Eric From: Liz Exley, Dewsbury I was appalled at the tone of the Ed Lines article entitled ‘Tragedy and the Sound of Silence’. My sympathy goes out to Paul Kane’s family, friends and colleagues but the comments made about Eric Firth I find totally unacceptable. I have known Eric as a neighbour for many years and he is a man of great integrity who has worked tirelessly for the people of Dewsbury and he does not deserve the comments and insinuations contained in the article. People who know Eric will agree that this article is fiction and in no way fact.
Time to make voices heard From: John Sheen, Dewsbury Our Parliament was elected to represent and carry out the
Where’s Oliver Cromwell when you need him? wishes of the people. Before this treacherous set of hypocrites were relieved of their duties they had obtained the reputation of being the worst and most ineffective set of individuals since 1645. It took Oliver Cromwell to bring some kind of order. 17.4 million people voted in the Brexit referendum of 2016, with one of the highest turnouts in our political history, to leave the European Union. No ifs no buts. Article 50 was triggered by the majority of Parliament fol-
LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS B JOHNSON, demolition of existing detached garage and erection of extensions, 2 Dewsbury Road, Marsh, Cleckheaton. STONE DEVELOPMENTS, outline application for demolition of garages and erection of four dwellings, former garage site, land at Smithies Moor Lane, Birstall. NORTHERN CLUB DEVELOPMENTS, part demolition and conversion of existing public house into two dwellings and associated alterations and erection of one detached dwelling, Old Saw Inn, 208 Spen Lane, Gomersal. MUSLIM BURIAL COUNCIL OF NORTH KIRKLEES, land adj. to Dewsbury Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury. S BUSWELL, erection of front and rear dormer windows and exterior alterations, 20 Turnpike Close, Birkenshaw. Z&F PROPERTIES LTD, change of
use of retail unit to form food hall and erection of two-storey building to form food hall /market and seating area on ground floor and shisha lounge above, Batley Shopping Centre, Alfreds Way, Batley. R NORRIS, erection of single-storey rear extension, 41 Snelsins Road, Cleckheaton. R WALTON, demolition of existing conservatory and erection of singlestorey rear extension, 2 Holdsworth Court, Cleckheaton. A K GUDLA, erection of two-storey side extension and exterior alterations, 25 Fieldhead Way, Heckmondwike. MR RAWAT, erection of one pair of semi-detached dwellings, land between 36 and 44 Norfolk Street, Batley. S THOMPSON, erection of six bungalows and associated landscaping and parking, land off Kitson Hill Crescent, Mirfield.
THOMPSON, erection of four bungalows, land off Fox Royd Drive, Mirfield. THOMPSON, erection of 10 bungalows, land off Sixth Avenue, Hightown. THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP, installation of replacement shop front, erection of new plant to rear of store, erection of fencing, gates and associated works, The Co-operative, Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. CO-OP ESTATES, variation of condition on previous permission for erection of extension to existing food store and alterations to building, car park and plant area, Millbridge Service Station, 364 Bradford Road, Littletown. E CHOPDAT, erection of two-storey front extension and exterior alterations, 257 Healey Lane, Healey. S RAFIQ, erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension and alts, 35 Ings Road, Heckmondwike.
J TATE, erection of two-storey side extension and exterior alterations, 25 Fifth Avenue West, Hightown. TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, listed building consent for installation of waiting shelter on platform one, Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Road, Dewsbury. D & M MIDDLETON, discharge conditions on previous permission for reserved matters application pursuant to outline permission for residential development (maximum three dwellings), rear of 40 Church Road, Roberttown. C OSBORNE, non-material amendment to previous permission for erection of detached dwelling, adj. Foxroyd Croft, 30 Whitley Road, Thornhill. R NIELD, non-material amendment to previous permission for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new dwelling, 37 Fountain Street, Heckmondwike.
A YOUNG, demolition of existing garage and erection of detached garage, 60 Woodkirk Gardens, Dewsbury. P HENNING, erection of first-floor side extension, rear former extension and alterations to roof, 42 Ullswater Avenue, Dewsbury. I MALIK, erection of single- andtwo-storey rear extension, 14 Vernon Road, Heckmondwike. LONDON AND CAMBRIDGE PROPERTIES LTD, discharge condition on previous application for erection of class A1/A3 coffee shop with external seating area, land at Northgate Retail Park, Albion Street, Heckmondwike. RIVA HOMES, discharge conditions on previous permission for erection of five detached dwellings, land adj. to 4 Snelsins Road, Cleckheaton. J SMITH, work to trees TPO, Ashlea, Little Taylor Hall Lane, Mirfield.
Jo and team – have lessons not been learned?
lowed by the 2017 General Election when the main parties agreed to “respect the will of the people”, even confirming this pledge in their respective manifestos. Unfortunately, after three and a half long years of Parliament squabbling and numerous extensions to our ‘leaving’ date, costing the country billions, we saw a Conservative Government having to call another general election. The reason? A Parliament so hell bent on remaining within the EU, against the wishes of the people. There was no option. Instead of a ‘clean’ Brexit and Britain being able to operate and trade with the EU, as most other countries do, our Parliament decided unilaterally, we didn’t know what we’d voted for and subsequently they invented 50 different Brexits and ways to obstruct and frustrate our decision – even recommending another referendum irrespective of the first not being implemented. Some 406 constituencies voted to leave the EU against 242 who voted to remain. The Labour constituencies across the land voted 148 leave against 84 remain. How’s that for democracy? The ‘pledge’ by our elected representatives has been thrown in the trash can. Even Boris Johnson’s deal is NOT the Brexit we voted for, but it is the only realistic choice we have to leave the EU when virtually every other party are trying to subvert his efforts. This election will be our only voice, after more than 40 years, against the European Union and to show these questionable candidates what we really think about them and their promises.
Vote JC and get bankruptcy From Gareth Dennis, Birstall As anticipated, Jeremy Corbyn and his communist cronies,
who pretend to represent the socialist movement within the UK, are showing their true colours regarding their absurd financial proposals for this country about the NHS and the even more fantastic pledge to provide free fibre broadband to everyone. Does he not think that the sensible people of this country will see straight through this nonsense? It would be near impossible to achieve and it would literally bankrupt the government. Corbyn may believe that he is a potential Prime Minister but he comes across as a glorified shop steward who is taking UK politics back at least 50 years or more! He is unable to respond to questions on real business issues and subjects such as immigration numbers where he constantly ducks the questions. Roll on Boris and the Tory party and remove this set of charlatans for good.
Family notices in The Press From: Brenda Foggin, Batley I am writing to ask if it’s possible to have more Family Announcements in The Press as this is the only downside with your paper. I spoke to someone from the Batley News and Reporter series about today’s papers (November 14) which had a full page missing and when I contacted them they said they had had problems. In my opinion the paper should not have been for sale. No apology was given. Please consider my request.
Editor’s note: Thank you Mrs Foggin, but we are dependent upon families and funeral directors placing notices in our newspaper. We’d like to assure people that our advertising prices are very competitive!
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Not fighting for me, Paula From Harry Teale, Mirfield Paula Sherriff claims “a proven record of fighting for us in Dewsbury, Mirfield,etc.”! Hansard, the official record of the MPs’ antics in Parliament will prove that Paula Sherriff has never supported the only true democratic wish of the voters of Dewsbury, Mirfield etc. 57.15% of us voted to leave the EU but Paula Sherriff never supported us!
What housing shortage? From: Leslie Rogers, by email At present many councils are struggling in housing the homeless, often blaming lack of property as the reason – yet on the Shaw Cross estate where I
live there are numerous properties to rent at the last count, many left unoccupied for months on end and perfectlly ready to reside in. So why one asks do KNH or Kirklees do nothing?
It’s make your mind up time From: Edward Broxbourne by email It is make your mind up time. I have watched the main parties in the run up to this election with growing incredulity. The Lib Dems, whose main policy is to cancel Brexit and offer a £50 billion bonus for staying – mostly made up of the non payment of the divorce bill. No mention of the ongoing cost of membership contributions which will more than cancel it out. The dictionary definition of democrat is “an advocate or supporter of democracy” how does this sit with the 17.4 million who voted to leave? The Brexit Party whose raison d’etre will disappear along with its votes if the UK leaves the EU on January 31 in the same way as UKIP support
ebbed away after the 2016 referendum result. Labour led by a man in his 70s who wants to take us back to the 1970s, a decade I remember well of industrial unrest. Eyewatering spending pledges and renationalisation. Look at your children and think how they will cope in 10 years time when the money runs out and the next period of austerity kicks in, and to yourself to see if you can or are prepared to work to 70 plus to pay for it. The Conservatives, led by a man with an economical relationship with the truth and a private life which would give a ‘bonkbuster’ maximum titillation. One thing I do commend him for is his perseverance in being able to get a new Brexit deal passed when all perceived wisdom said the EU would not renegotiate. I mocked the USA when a nation of 350 million came down to a choice between Trump and Clinton – but looking at our sorry politicians now feel I may have laughed too soon. Think carefully before you vote as the consequences of all our actions will be felt for a generation. Good luck.
‘History repeating’ says union after bin workers back strike action again By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter BIN workers in Kirklees have voted for strike action. Members of the union Unison are prepared to walk out again in a replay of claims of discrimination and victimisation that led to threats of industrial action 18 months ago. Paul Holmes, Kirklees branch secretary for Unison, said it was ‘history repeating itself’. Kirklees Council described the union’s action as “disappointing”. Several bin workers have been suspended for allegedly buying and drinking alcohol while on duty, while other incidents under investigation include a car being hit by a bin wagon driven by a worker who was not qualified to drive a HGV, and a refuse wagon reversing into a line of green bins. Last year, bin workers based at Huddersfield’s Vine Street depot voted for all-out indefinite industrial action in a row over working patterns, holi-
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was a thing of the past. We take no pleasure in returning to this position but we have no alternative.” He added that the “big issue” was workers facing disciplinary action as well as a delay in releasing a report on bin operations in the borough by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE). That report is now more than 18 months overdue. The next stage is for the Kirklees branch to approach the national union for permission for a legal strike ballot. A Kirklees Council spokesperson said: “We have not been contacted by Unison regarding potential ballot action and it is very disappointing that we have found out in this way. “There are a number of disciplinary cases on-going within our waste collection service. “This has resulted in six members of staff being suspended, which is not something we do lightly. “However, we make no apology for taking robust action as we have a duty to keep the public and our own staff safe.”
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Man trapped by paedophile hunters DEWSBURY: A man was caught trying to meet a fictional young girl outside Asda by a paedophile hunter group. Jonathan Wilkinson, of Union Street, was filmed by members of Confronted and Caught outside the supermarket after they posed as a 13-year-old girl online and arranged to meet him. Wilkinson pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child between January 5 and February 5. District Judge Michael Hopkinson committed the case to Leeds Crown Court where Wilkinson will be sentenced on December 6. He was granted unconditional bail.
Assault reported HECKMONDWIKE: Police are investigating reports of an assault in the car park of Morrison’s supermarket. A witness told The Press that several young men confronted a man before one of the group punched him in the face. Police confirmed a 40-year-old man suffered a facial injury during the incident at around 3.30pm on Thursday, October 31. Enquiries continue. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police, quoting crime reference 13190559772.
Christmas fair BIRSTALL: St Saviour’s Church is hosting its annual Christmas Fair tomorrow (Saturday, 11am-2.30pm). There’ll be a variety of stalls, a tombola and a raffle, as well as a visit from Santa.
Friday November 22, 2019
IT glitches in NHS Trust ‘making stressed staff ill’ STAFF working for the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust are being made physically ill – by the stress of dealing with its slow IT systems. The Trust, which runs Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals, said it had a “serious issue” with its computer infrastructure. The problem relates to two IT systems introduced recently and used by NHS organisations across the UK. The cause is not yet known but the issue is slowing down day-today work and has resulted in some
staff becoming ill. Speaking at a Trust board meeting last week, Mid Yorkshire’s director of finance, Jane Hazelgrave, said: “In the payroll team, it’s soul-destroying. “You know that you can get up, make a cup of tea or coffee, come back and the issue will still be there. Nothing will have changed. “We’ve got sickness within the team at the moment – it’s actually making them ill.” It is believed hospitals’ broadband connections have been ruled out as a potential cause, though
the meeting was told that staff were logging on to the system from home without any problems. Adrian O’Malley, from trade union UNISON, which represents a high number of NHS workers, said he believed the issues were widespread across the country. He said: “I know there has been problems migrating from one system to another and it’s caused chaos. It’s caused a lot of stress in the IT department as well as other departments. People have been going for two to three days without their emails and it’s frustrating.
“It’s a problem across the NHS at the moment, all these different areas going to new systems and they don’t match up with one another. “I don’t think Mid Yorkshire’s any worse or any better than anywhere else in the country.” Mark Braden, Mid Yorkshire’s director of estates, facilities and IT, added: “We are experiencing some speed performance issues with two of our cloud-based systems and are working with the suppliers to understand why this is occurring and how we can rectify it.”
Social housing plan ‘does not reflect policy’ MIRFIELD Town Council has criticised a Kirklees plan to build more social housing in the district as flying in the face of its own green priorities. A total of 20 new bungalows could be built by a housing association on council land at three sites, two in Mirfield and one in Liversedge. In Mirfield, six bungalows are planned for a grassed area off Kitson Hill Crescent, with a further four around the corner
on land off Fox Royd Drive. Ten more are planned for a grassed area in Hightown, Liversedge, close to High Bank First and Nursery School. If approved, all 20 bungalows will be managed by Johnnie Johnson Housing Association, a non-profit housing association specialising in homes for older people. Karl Battersby, Kirklees Council’s Strategic Director for Economy and Infrastructure said: “We are applying for planning permission on land that we own to help maximise the number of affordable homes built for local people. If planning permission is granted, 20 two-bedroom retirement bungalows could be built across the three sites, which would be managed by a housing association to make sure that they remain affordable properties for local people.” Last year, Kirklees Council’s housing chiefs admitted their frustration at the hurdles in tackling a
The sites designated for social housing in Mirfield waiting list of 13,000 people. But Mirfield Mayor and Tory councillor Martyn Bolt said his collagues felt let down by a missed opportunity. In the week that Kirklees again championed its ‘climate emergency’ credentials, Coun Bolt said: “Sadly this is a lacklustre scheme, not even reflecting Kirklees cabinet’s recent policy to address climate emergency. “They should be designing homes for the 21st century
based on Passivhaus or even higher standards of design, construction and materials. “They should be ensuring that energy and heat loss is minimised by looking at schemes already winning awards. “Charging points for electric vehicles should be built in to all parking spaces, and also parking for Ebikes. Coun Bolt added: “We were told in February that the Local Plan designated land for the next 10 years and stopped
speculative applications by developers – and here Kirklees are seeking windfall developments, above the Local Plan, which doesn’t bode well. “Is the age designation covenanted and what defines a pensioner? Kirklees’ own housing allocations policy says onebed bungalows are for over 60s, many of whom would not be pensioners “The properties should be designed to cater for extended care living, should a person’s mobility or needs change.”
Jobs boost for military ‘vets’ By Tony Earnshaw Local Democracy Reporter MILITARY veterans will be guaranteed an interview for any local authority job in Kirklees – as long as they meet essential criteria. The move, which has been welcomed by the Royal British Legion, reflects growing concern that servicemen and women often struggle to cope with civilian life after leaving the military. The leaders of the Labour, Lib Dem and Green groups joined Tory colleagues to bring the proposal to full council. The motion asked members to recognise “the invaluable contribution made to our community and country by members of the armed services, the
life and professional skills they gain through military service and our debt to them in perpetuity”. But it added that they are not always equipped with the administrative skills needed to satisfy employment procedures. Kirklees joins York as being the second local authority in the region to introduce such a scheme. Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield), who initiated the move and secured support from colleagues in other parties, was inspired by seeing the policy working in the private sector. He said: “I am very pleased. The fact that it got unanimous support shows local government and politicians in the
best light. If it means that we have more people in our workplace wearing veterans’ badges then that will strengthen the organisation. “It’s now a matter of communication. We need to tell our veteran community that this is there.” A RBL spokesperson said: “We welcome any steps that support the Armed Forces Covenant, which says that those who serve in the armed forces, whether regular or reserve, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens because of their time in service. “Special consideration is particularly appropriate for those who have given the most, such as the injured and the bereaved.”
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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.
News In Brief Santa rides in for lights switch-on
Golden couple of 1937
ROBERTTOWN: The village is lighting up next month with its annual Christmas switch-on event. Santa will be riding in on Friday, December 6 at 5.15pm, before switching the lights on at 5.30pm. Throughout the evening there’ll be performances from Roberttown Pop Choir and Huddersfield Youth Brass Band, as well as a disco and karaoke and a Christmas Market. Visitors can also enjoy hot drinks, food and mulled wine, whilst browsing the Christmas tree festival and various gift stalls.
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Support meeting DEWSBURY: The Dewsbury and District Stoma Support Group is holding its final monthly meeting of the year on Thursday (November 28, 7pm) in the Oak Room at Dewsbury Hospital’s Oakwell Centre. The group supports people and their partners or carers who have had, or are about to have, colorectal surgery. For more information, call 07884 003945 or email dews.ssg@gmx.com.
Art group appeal DEWSBURY: The Dewsbury & District Third Age charity is looking for a volunteer to lead its weekly art group. A group of around 16 watercolour artists, aged over 50, meet every Friday from 10am until noon at Mirfield Community Centre. A spokesman for the charity said: “If you can provide the group with artistic challenges, are able to demonstrate the techniques and able to promote discussion, then this may be a great opportunity for you.” It’s a voluntary position but expenses are paid and there’s an allowance for materials. Anyone interested in applying can ring Stephanie Rowe on 07810 447183.
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Coronation Day, 1937 (main) and the Golden couple, King George VI and his Queen, Elizabeth.
ith the exception of the Republican sympathisers amongst Dewsbury and district’s large Irish community, 1937 provided some relief from poverty and austerity brought on by unemployment, and anxiety in the face of an impending war with Germany. For this was Coronation Year. More than ever before, events at home and abroad could be shared by the entire population thanks to the advances in cinematography and the advent of the Pathe newsreels which became a regular feature at cinemas. There was no shortage of cinema options in this area in the 1930’s. In the Spen Valley there were the Savoy and Palace cinemas, Heckmondwike had its own Palace and in Ossett there was the Palladium. There was the Plaza, Regent, Empire and Victoria Hall in Batley, the Princess at Birstall and Dewsbury had the Majestic, Playhouse, Tudor, Regal, Pioneer and Ravensthorpe Pavilion. While audiences were waiting to see the likes of Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, George Raft, Shirley Temple or Joan Crawford in the main feature, they would be treated to the latest news from home and abroad, courtesy of Pathe News. It had been a nightmare for the Royal Family over the previous 15 months, with the death of King George V and the abdication of Edward VIII, but Edward’s young brother Bertie, the Duke of York, dutifully stepped into the breach and in May, 1937, with his wife Elizabeth alongside him, he was crowned George VI. The new King and his queen were the Kate and William of their day – a ‘golden’ couple whom cinema audiences could follow in a way their predecessors never knew. It seemed Pathe News upstaged
the films themselves at times, although 1937 was a vintage year for cinema. Laurel and Hardy starred in ‘Way Out West’, Disney gave us ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, the Marx Brothers had ‘A Day at the Races’, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers asked ‘Shall We Dance?’, Shirley Temple was in ‘Wee Willie Winkie’, and there were roles for Humphrey Bogart, Edward G Robinson Bette Davis and Clark Gable. Smokers who were able to collect cigarette pack cards of film stars were also able to collect cards of the Royals, too. I wonder if the King, a smoker, actually collected cards of himself. There is no doubt the new King and Queen raised public morale with their appearances among their subjects, despite the growing political uncertainty arising from Germany’s expansionist policies. As Adolf Hitler slowly sidelined existing governments of surrounding countries, there were understandable fears in the UK that we might well be the next on his ‘hit list’, as the 22-miles wide English Channel provided the only barrier between us. On a sporting front, it was a disappointing year for Dewsbury and Batley as they finished fifth and sixth from bottom in the 30team Rugby Football League. In football, former Bradford City defender Sam Barkas captained Manchester City to the First Division title and Sunderland beat Preston in the FA Cup final, while the England cricket team returned home from Australia having lost a 2-0 lead in the Ashes series on the way to a 3-2 defeat. Finally, Yorkshire cricketers did win the County Championship, with Gomersal star Wilf Barber’s 1,200 runs playing a prominent role. There was also a first class cricket debut for Heckmondwike’s Horace Brearley – father of future England skipper Mike Brearley.
Road safety police nab a drug dealer
Staff strike after pay freeze ‘insult’
POLICE on the lookout for dodgy drivers in Batley and Spen also managed to nab a drug dealer. Officers in the Operation Tellergate road safety campaign stopped a male driver in Heckmondwike for having no insurance and no license and discovered drugs in the car. The man was arrested for possession of Class A and Class B controlled drugs with intent to supply and money laundering. The vehicle was seized and a quantity of cash was also recovered.
STAFF at two local Westex Carpets sites in Dewsbury and Cleckheaton went on strike on Wednesday in a dispute over pay, according to the Unite union. Their members began continuous strike action after rejecting a pay offer of 2.2 per cent. The company responded by taking the offer off the table and implemented a pay freeze until at least April. It cited financial difficulties for the freeze, despite making pre-tax profits of £5.44m during 2018/19 and £5.164m the previous year. Unite regional officer Kelvin Mawer said: “After its initial penny-pinching
In just under two hours in a patrol of Batley and the surrounding area, nine drivers were recorded for using a mobile phone and issued six penalty points on their licences, with a £200 fine. One vehicle, with no insurance or road tax, was stopped in the Cleckheaton area and the driver now faces losing their license after already racking up eight points. A disqualified driver was also stopped in Birstall and another vehicle, believed to be a pool car, was abandoned in Cleckheaton after failing to stop for officers.
pay offer was rejected, Westex Carpets dug themselves into a hole by pettily rescinding it and implementing an insulting pay freeze that was justified with a paper-thin excuse about cash flow. “This strike will severely impact Westex’s production capabilities and was entirely avoidable. Our members will not back down or be fobbed off with empty claims about financial constraints that are contradicted by Westex’s pretax profits of £5m a year. “Unite urges Westex’s management to de-escalate this dispute by ending the pay freeze and returning to the negotiating table.”
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Religious leaders keep busy RELIGIOUS leaders from different faith groups were busy from November 10-17 as part of the national Inter Faith Week. In a Roses for Peace event in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Mirfield and Batley, white roses were handed out to the public with words of peace from the Bible and the Koran. On Saturday, November 16, at a ‘Clerics’ Tea’ at the Batley Bulldogs ground, North Kirklees Inter Faith had Dr Khalid Mahmud as chief guest, along with the Rt Rev Jonathan Gibbs, Bishop of Huddersfield. It was attended by local Muslim scholars and Christian clergy. The co-chair of North Kirklees Inter Faith, the Rev Simon Cash, said: “The event was well attended and we hope this kind of dialogue continues.” More than 30 people enjoyed an inter-cultural afternoon tea organised by the Friends of Batley Library. The week was rounded off by Moulana Irfan and Hafeezah Soni joining the Rev Mark Umpleby for services at St Andrew’s Church, Purlwell, and All Saints Church, Batley. For more information on North Kirklees Inter Faith, see their Twitter feed, @NKInterFaith.
News In Brief Hospice group’s Christmas taster
YOUNGSTERS from two high schools paid their respects at Dewsbury Cemetery on Remembrance Day. Pupils at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy and Westborough High
School joined in a special service, alongside Deputy Lord Lieutenant Kevin Sharpe and Standard Bearer Glyn Froggett, and laid wreaths at the war memorial.
Club may need to sell ground to pay ‘scary’ £135k legal bill OSSETT UNITED’s Ingfield football ground may have to be sold to help pay £135,000 following a landmark legal ruling last week. A court in Manchester ruled that Ossett Town are liable for the injury costs of Reece Welsh, who suffered a broken ankle for Radcliffe Borough following a tackle from Town’s Sam Akeroyd in a Northern Premier League match in April 2015. Welsh was awarded £19,297.38 in damages while Ossett Town are also liable for legal costs, which takes the total court order up to £135,000. The defence costs were covered by Town’s league-recommended insurance but the pay-out is not. Town merged with Ossett Albion
to form a new club in 2018 but liability was transferred to Ossett Town Ltd, which was established that year and owns the Ingfield ground which is currently leased rent-free to United. Ossett United said in a statement that the sale of the stadium by Ossett Town Ltd to developers is “looking like the only option” to keep the club alive. They have since set up a crowdfunding page but this had only raised just over £4,000 as of yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. The ruling could have big implications for semi-professional sport, as it could lead to many more players claiming damages from clubs. The club said: “Not only does this
put the entire club and the future of football in the town in jeopardy but also opens up the floodgates for all injured sports participants to successfully sue and win substantial money from the person who injured them and their club.” Ossett United chairman Phil Smith said: “I have had other chairmen throughout the league making contact and raising their own concerns. “They are worried that an immeasurable amount of claims can now be raised from previous incidents at their club, resulting in them actually losing their football club. It’s quite a scary situation we are all now in.”
NORTH KIRKLEES: Batley and Birstall’s Kirkwood Hospice support group is hosting a ‘Taste of Christmas’ event on November 24. It will be held at Gomersal Park Hotel on Moor Lane and will provide an evening of entertainment, including a raffle and chocolate tombola. Tickets include Afternoon Tea and a glass of fizz and can be purchased from the Kirkwood Hospice Shop in Batley, or by phoning Edith on 07962016320, or Margaret on 01924 505177.
Mayor’s story BATLEY: The next Batley History Group meeting is on Monday (November 25, 7.30pm), when Coun Gwen Lowe (Lab, Batley West) will give a talk about her time as Kirklees Mayor last year. It’s £2 for members and £4 for nonmembers at Batley Town Hall.
Donations wanted DEWSBURY: The British Heart Foundation shop in Dewsbury is appealing for donations of toys, bric-a-brac, shoes, handbags, jewellery, CDs and DVDs, and any unwanted items in the lead-up to Christmas. Customers can drop off before 9am and after 4pm at the store on Foundry Street, or there’s a collection service Monday to Friday (call 01924 485882).
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Mirfield family therapists have a Tender Touch approach to treatment ADVERTORIAL FEATURE T’S a treatment with a difference – Emmett Technique is not only helping people of all ages address pain and movement restrictions, it’s helping animals as well. Mother and daughter duo, Michelle and Jessica Clift, are expanding their business ‘Tender Touch Therapies’, based on Nab Lane, Mirfield, to focus on the needs of our four-legged friends. The Emmett Technique centres around understanding the body’s response to light touch through the use of very light finger pressure on specific parts of the body. It is typically used to alleviate back and hip pain, neck and shoulder discomfort, knee and ankle restrictions, persistent heel and foot pain and other ailments such as abdominal cramps. After getting a great response from her clients, Michelle has now recruited the help of her daughter, Jessica, to run ‘Emmett 4 Animals’ in order to offer a more comprehensive service for pets. Describing the impact the treatment can have on animals, Jessica said: “I recently treated a 14-year-old dog who had a stroke a few weeks previously. “He was very unsteady on his feet and couldn’t get up and down the stairs. But after an hour of treatment he was running around like a puppy!” The treatment is approved by The Royal Veterinary College and is designed to run as a complementary approach alongside veterinary care – not replace it. But it’s not just about animals. Michelle has been a practising complimentary therapist for 15 years and began using the Emmett Technique, established by Australian therapist Ross Emmett, who pioneered a new method of approaching physical care and rehabilitation five years ago. “Once we relieve people’s pain, their mood lifts and the depression of being in pain vanishes, it’s amazing to see,” Michelle said. She will be leading a brand-new one-day course at Mirfield Community Centre, beginning on February 22, where people
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can learn the technique for themselves in order to practice it on their pets. The group will run from 12.30pm to 6pm and all are welcome. So if you’ve tried every treatment under the sun to rid yourself of discomfort, and nothing has worked, try the Emmett Technique – you and your pet – have to experience it to believe it!
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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 NOVEMBER 30 ST IVES 7.5 miles – moderate Starts at 10.30am at St Ives lower car park, Bingley (BD16 1AS, SE098390) Contact: David Parkinson 01274 879794 or 07704813715 david.parky@tiscali.co.ukSAT
Another DAG seasonal panto classic
A review of Dick Whittington by Paul Goulden OH NO it isn’t; Oh yes it is! The pantomime season has started as Dewsbury Arts Group present “Dick Whittington” in the David and Judith Wood theatre, Lower Peel Street. Director Helen Fox handles Ben Crocker’s script and its improbable plot with pace and vigour, leaving out none of the traditional elements.
Good fairy, evil villain, audience participation and cross dressing; all are there. Alison Hartley plays Dick, who compensates for forgetting his trousers with lots of thigh slapping, while Justin Trewren combines outlandish costumes with outrageous jokes as Sarah the cook. As usual in these seasonal productions group stalwarts are joined by younger members from the Youth Theatre.
Of these, Ruby Morphett is outstanding as Tommy the cat in her first major production. She manages to convey a range of emotion and move the story along by gesture only. Joe Ainsworth steps out from the chorus line to show off his tap dancing. As always with DAG, the scenery, lighting and costumes are of a high standard as is the in house produced backing music.
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Playing in Heckmondwike...
HECKMONDWIKE Players are putting the finishing touches to their third ‘Christmas Cracker’ event. The evening will feature festive songs, dance, sing-a-longs and a specially-written mini-pantomime ‘Little Fred Riding Hood’. Set in a well-known supermarket, the panto includes many traditional characters plus a few surprises. The Central Pointe Dance
School, pictured, will join the Players on stage alongside the Hareer Belly Dancers. Performances will take place at The Comrades Club on Regent Street in Heckmondwike, on Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at 7 or 5 for concessions, can be bought from www.ticketsource.co.uk/heckmondwikeplayers but will be available on the door.
Text-pest jailed for flouting order A MAN who pestered his girlfriend with more than 200 unwanted texts and calls has been jailed for flouting the terms of his community order. Billy Pryce, 23, of Town Street, Batley Carr, was sentenced in March after pleading guilty to harassment and criminal damage. He was given a community order with 25 rehabilitation activity days but he missed appointments with his probation officer on July 15 and 22. Pryce also failed to comply with a curfew made as part of a suspended sentence for further charges of assault, occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. His five month curfew, which confined him to his home during a specified time period and was monitored electronically, showed that he had been absent for nearly three hours. Kirklees magistrates activated his suspended sentence and jailed Pryce for 22 weeks.
Project’s riverside clean-up MIRFIELD Riverside Project (MRP) held its first clean-up day as part of the River Calder maintenance project. A group of 12 volunteers worked around Newgate Bridge to help clear litter and debris from the banks. Twelve bags of rubbish, primarily single use plastics and wet wipes, were removed from the ‘island’ and the group dug out tyres, road
signs, sheet metal and debris deposited along the river. Willow brash was also turned into brushwood faggots which will be installed along the river bank to help slow erosions. MRP will also be holding a Community Open Day tomorrow (Sat), at Mirfield Library on Huddersfield Road, for residents to learn about the project, meet local groups, and sign-up to volunteer.
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Come along and join HRISTMAS will officially start in Birstall in less than two weeks as the annual lights switch-on extravaganza hits the village. And this year promises to be the best yet, with more stalls and performances, plus a few special guest appearances! The event will throw open its
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doors at 3pm on Tuesday December 3rd – and there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Kids can go and see Santa in his grotto before he helps switch the lights on at 6.30pm. Before that though, take a look at the various stalls – and you could find that Christmas gift you’ve been seeking, for that special person who’s virtually impossible to buy for! Keep the children entertained with face painting, arts and crafts and even fairground rides as well
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The big lights switch on wouldn’t be the same without fairground rides!
the fun as the chance to meet everyone’s favourite Disney duo Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Dancers from the Chris and Lucy Beaumont School of Dance will be performing at 5.30pm, followed by the Musica Kirklees Teachers Choir. Dollhouse Dramatics Academy will be joining in the festivities by putting on a performance at 4.45pm. The usual road closures on Market Street, part of Carr Street and Smithies Lane through the centre of Birstall will be in place from 1pm – but there’s access through Low Lane and local residents and visitors have been assured that local bus services will still be running. It’s a festive event for the whole family, with more stalls, more lights features and even a carousel, and promises to be the best extravaganza yet. So get in the Christmas spirit and come along for a whole bunch of festive fun in Birstall ... and who knows, with a little bit of luck we might even get some seasonal snow!
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Join the festival of fun... ECKMONDWIKE’S famous free festival of lights returns tomorrow (Saturday). From 4pm, and for one night only, Green Park will be transformed into a magical world of light and wonder in an after-dark experience for all the family. The Christmas lights switch-on is at 7pm, with fireworks from the giant flaming Momentum Wheel. This year, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the moon landings, aliens will finally visit Heckmondwike. AstroAliens are two glittering dancing aliens who will be setting off on a mission
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ORGANISERS in Batley are gearing up for another Christmas lights spectacular on the last Saturday of the month. Batley Business Association have managed to raise more than £3,000 towards their target of £4,889 – thanks in part to a donation from Kirklees Council. Local businesses and individuals can still pledge money to help make the event happen in style next Saturday November 30, on w w w. s p a c e h i v e .com/batley-christmaslights-switch-on-event. There’ll be a main stage in the Market Place with various acts lined up, as well as Santa’s grotto, giant snow globe, fairground rides and a Christmas market. The Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm by Kirklees Deputy Mayor Nigel Patrick and Santa. It promises to be a fun-packed afternoon and everyone is welcome to join in the celebrations from 3pm.
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Counting down to the big switch-on
The crowds came out last year – and the fun promises to be every bit as exciting on Sunday December 1 and goes until 7pm. Organised by the Mirfield Town Council, the festival will be the perfect event – for an hour, or all day – to get you and your family in the festive spirit, and buy some Christmas presents locally. On-stage entertainment includes performances from local acts like Bad Ideas,
Jake Frood, David McCormack, Distortion, plus magician Tom Kent. Town centre shops are being encouraged to open throughout the event, so you can shop on the high street and support your local businesses as you start buying gifts for Christmas. Organisers are also expect-
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Notice is hereby given that MORLEY TOWN CENTRE MANAGEMENT BOARD has made an application under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 to vary the premises licence held in respect of the premises known as: Morley Town Hall, Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9DY We intend to conduct on or from the premises the following licensable activities: Sale by retail of alcohol Exhibition of films Late night refreshments We propose to vary the terms of the existing licence as follows: To introduce the hours of the above activities from 08:00am – 24:00pm ITEM Monday – Saturday and 08:00am – bands 23:00pm Sunday Responsible authorities or any other person may make written representations to Leeds City Council about this application until 11th December 2019 which should be sent to Entertainment licensing, Leeds City Council, Merrion House, Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8PD For full details and to view a copy of the application please contact Entertainment Licensing on 0113 378 5029 or email entertainment. licensing@leeds.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on conviction for this offence is an unlimited fine
1) Ring Angela on 01924 470296 (9.30am-4.30pm). Have your advert ready and you can pay by debit card (30p surcharge). 2) Call into the office at 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB and pay by cash, cheque or debit card (30p surcharge). 3) Post your advert and include your name and a contact number, along with cheque for payment. ADVERTS must be no longer than 50 words. (We cannot accept the following items: Motor vehicles, caravans, livestock. All listings will stay in Marketplace for a maximum of two months. If you wish to amend your listing, or cancel when sold, contact or call 01924 470296. NEW Glass punch bowl set for 12 people. Complete. No chips or damage. Boxed. Ideal for parties£25. Tel 07773 875472. (2517) Thomas the Tank Engine item. Various engines, track, towers and pirate ship. £120 for the lot or will split if required. Tel 01274 600402 (2518) Three seater settee and two armchairs. Good Condition. Pink draylon with plum/beige loose covers. Buyer to collect £90 ono. Tel 01924 454332 (2519) Technics Electronic Organ. 2 Keyboards, floor standing. Complete with stool. Excellent condition £60. Tel 01924 490266. (2520) One True Design Office Chair, black leather task chair, gas lift & tilt, unassembled in box £40 Tel 01924 469537. (2521) 3 x Winter warm oil filled radiators 1600 watt £25 each Tel 01924 469537. (2521) 2 x Canterbury office chairs, black, unassembled in box £40 each. Tel 01924 469537. (2521) BATHROOM Triton Cara electric shower 10.5 watt. Brand new in box. Genuine reason for sale, £25. Tel 07943 114801. (2497) CLOTHING Two traditional cowboy hats as new. One black, one fawn. Suit lady or gent, £10 for both. Tel 07988 955976. (2515) Six casual men’s shirts various sizes and colours. Quality brands. Some worn once or new. £1 each. Tel 01924 519750. (2509) Gents’ dark brown leather jacket. Size M (40 inch chest). As new, £50. Tel 07988 955976. (2504) Untold Pale green lace & chiffon dress. Size 14, worn once for a wedding. Immaculate condition, £30. Tel 01924 407400. (2495) COLLECTIBLES Victorian dolls house dolls, five including maid and baby, £25. Tel 01924 469135. (2500) Dolls house furniture, white moquette & wood frame couch, high leg chair, matching rocker plus cot, wardrobe, red wood coffee table and red moquette & wood couch. £25. Tel 01924 469135. (2500) Dolls houses, choice of three from £50 upwards. Tel
01924 469135. (2500) DIY Screwfix fire resistant drop down loft access door 562mm x 562mm, £50. Tel 07939 599381. (2507) Envirovent isolate extractor fan. Complete with isolator switch, £20. Tel 07939 599381. (2507) Joiner’s wooden toolbox with various tools included. £25. Tel 01924 430088. (2498) Aluminium step ladder, 7 steps, £20. Tel 07751 575165. (2494) ELECTRICAL Small upright electric vacuum cleaner. Includes instruction and spare filter. Very good condition, £20. Tel 01924 724680 (Ossett). (2506) FURNITURE Small brown wicker sofa with two matching chairs. Excellent condition, buyer to collect. £30. Tel 01924 408197. (2512) Nest of three mahogany tables. Good condition £10 Tel 01924 403080/ 07548 798908. (2511) Oakland Furniture Land oblong oak wall mirror, 1,800cm long x 600cm wide. Unwanted gift £75 ono. Tel 01924 516931. (2510) Dorlux single bed with two drawers and Flexiform Viscoelastic mattress. Very clean and good condition. Little use. £22 ono. Tel 01274 875328. (2503) Sherborne Eton reclining chair. Light green colour with pattern. Good working condition, £25 ono. Tel 01274 875328. (2503) Wooden chest with locks, casters and handles. 3ft long x 2ft deep. Suitable for blankets, storage or toys. As new, £20 ono. Tel 01274 876814. (2499) 2-3 seater settee (76 inch long), light turquoise colour. Good condition, £60. Buyer to collect. Tel 07434 365269. (2492) Conservatory suite comprising of one two-seater settee and one chair, £7. Tel 01274 876814. (2490) One True Design office chair, black leather task chair, gas lift & tilt, unassembled in box, £50. Tel 01924 469537. (2489) 2 x Canterbury office chairs, black, unassembled in box, £50 each. Tel 01924 469537. (2489) GARDEN Two garden strimmers, £5
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each. Bosch cordless hedge cutter and charger, £25. Bosch electric scarifier lawn rake with catching box, £20. Tel 07988 955976. (2515) Standard holly tree in pot, £10. Standard bay tree in pot, £15. . Tel 07415 238960. (2513) Hardwood garden chair. Folds and reclines. Good quality, £15. Tel 01274 876814. (2499) 3 x winter warm oil-filled radiators, 1600 watt, £25 each. Tel 01924 469537. (2489) HOUSEHOLD Light box for drying gel nail polish. Only used once. In excellent condition, £10. Tel 01924 450919. (2514) Royal Albert Old Country Roses coffee set, eight cups and saucers, coffee pot, sugar bowl & cream jug. As new, never used, £40. Delonghi coffee machine Caffe Corso. ESAM 2600 bean to cup. In black, cost £179, sell £40. Tel 07928 233213. (2516) Dimplex Cheriton coal effect electric fire. Black and brass. New condition, £25. Tel 01924 403080/ 07548 798908. (2511) Solid fuel fireplace set, 16”. Brass fret, grate and ash pan. Very good condition, very little use. £25. Tel 01924 403080/ 07548 798908. (2511) KITCHEN/ DINING Set of four Aldo Zilli solid copper based pans. Brand new, still boxed. Genuine reason for sale. Will accept £22. Tel 07943 114801. (2497) Haier chest type freezer suitable for kitchen or garage (33.5”H x 22.5”W x 20.5”D). Excellent condition and working order. £40, buyer to collect. Tel 01274 876997. (2496) MISCELLANEOUS
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Dixon Atlantic universal projector screen, 40 x 40 on tripod legs. Made in USA. Excellent condition in original box. £12 buyer to collect. Tel 01924 519750. (2509) Erika electric typewriter (Challenge). Excellent condition, complete with carrying case. Just needs a new ribbon, £30. Tel 01924 475406. (2501) 110 x DVD films, £50 ono. Tel 01924 469135. (2500) MOBILITY/DISABILITY Sterling Pearl Mobility scooter. New battery with charger. Will dismantle for easy transporting. Buyer to collect, £250 ono. Tel 07999 882257/ 01924 463282. (2508) MUSICAL 50 vinyl records, 12” LPs and 7” singles. Big bands and various artists of yesteryear. In good condition, £5 the lot or will separate. Tel 01924 519750. (2491) SPORT/EXERCISE Confidence vibration plate, power plus. Cost £179, sell £50. Total crunch body revolution system. Cost £95, sell £30, Tel 07928 233213. (2516) Set of golf clubs, suit beginner. Includes 3 woods, 7 irons, putter, umbrella, balls, tees etc. In green canvas bag, £20 Tel 07988 955976. (2515) Exercise bouncer, £10. Tel 01924 469135. (2500) Two sets of golf clubs, trolleys and balls, £25 for all. Tel 01924 469135. (2500) OUTDOOR Five traditional walking sticks, various sizes, £10 for all. Two pairs of Nordic walking sticks, adjustable. Suit lady or gent. £15 for both pairs. Two director chairs in carrying bags. Good condition, £10 for both. Three folding tripod stools with carrying handle. Good condition, £10 for all. Tel 07988 955976. (2515)
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Friday November 22, 2019
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CRICKET
Ossett’s Bob earns highest accolade THE BRADFORD Cricket League awards night took place last Friday, with the highest accolade going to Ossett stalwart Bob Schofield. The 70-year-old received the league’s biggest honour, the Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, at the annual dinner in the Emerald Suite at Headingley. Supported at the event by his former colleagues Harry Atkinson and Mick Varley, he is the first person from the old Central Yorkshire League to win the trophy since the merger of the two leagues. Schofield made his first-team debut in 1966 and has given almost 50 years of service to cricket as a player and official. The league’s official citation said of Schofield: “This year’s winner may only be small in stature but both on and off the field he has proved to be a giant. “Determination and tenacity have been two qualities that our winner has shown in abundance both on and off the field. “He has always been prepared to battle to achieve the outcome he desires whether that be on or off the field. “As a cricketer he was a solid opening batsman who could be relied on to score 7-800 runs per season. Being short he was a good hooker and puller. “He wasn’t afraid of taking on the fast bowlers at a time when matches were played on uncovered pitches and batsmen didn’t wear hel-
mets. “He was fortunate to play in some fine sides and featured in five successive Heavy Woollen Cup finals between 1976 and 1980, including a hat-trick of wins between 1978 and 1980. “In 1994 a move to Wakefield St Michael’s provided a new challenge and soon produced results. The club won the Clegg Trophy (1st and 2nd Team combined points) in the Central Yorkshire League. “The team grew stronger in the following years and he also took on the role of chairman before returning to Ossett in 1999. “As his playing career drew to a close our winner took on a wide range of duties for his club. There is hardly a task he hasn’t performed. “He has never been afraid of rolling up his sleeves and getting stuck in. He has made teas, worked on the ground and tackled an endless stream of tasks. “As cricket chairman he was responsible for player recruitment and worked tirelessly to promote his club. “Whenever there was a cup final or big event at his club he would be directing operations and putting on a show. “He performed a number of fundraising bike rides and raised £3,000 last year walking from Headingley to Ossett. “As well as doing so much for his own club he has also given time to helping others as a member of the
GREAT HONOUR: Ossett’s Bob Schofield (right) receives the award from league chairman David Young PHOTO: Bradford Cricket League
Central Yorkshire League Executive and the Bradford Premier League Management Board.” Meanwhile, Birstall’s Mark Gilman won the Barry Winstanley
Memorial Trophy Unsung Hero award at the dinner. Along with a number of preannounced awards for the outstanding players in each division, there were two further prizes for Birstall
star Josh Haynes. He received the Jack Hill Championship and Conference First XI All Rounder award and was also named as the Gordon Bowers Young Cricketer of the Year.
HOCKEY
RACING PREVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH
Will Altior make it 20 unbeaten? Slazenger snatch draw at York AVID CAMERON was Prime Minister the last time that ALTIOR was defeated and he looks to extend his unbeaten run to 20 at Ascot this weekend. Last beaten in April 2015, Nicky Henderson’s two-time Champion Chaser is undefeated in all 19 starts over obstacles but has never been a yard over two miles and half a furlong. In a clash between the two highest-rated chasers in Britain, he takes on the Paul Nicholls-trained CYRNAME in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot tomorrow (Saturday). On official ratings there is only one pound between ALTIOR, a 4/6 favourite with Carrigill’s (175), and Ascot specialist CYRNAME (176), who earned his mark when making all to beat Waiting Patiently 17 lengths over course and distance last February. Nine is clearly no age to be writing off any steeplechaser, but time waits for no-one and it could be an issue for ALTIOR in this particular race based on the historical trends, and he has an awful lot more to prove than his rival. For jump racing fans it is a Super Saturday with another big contest taking place at Haydock where BRISTOL DE MAI goes for a third straight Betfair Chase against Gold Cup contender LOSTIN-
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TRANSLATION. “He’s as well as he has always been,” said Nigel Twiston-Davies about BRISTOL DE MAI. “There have been no issues or set-backs. I think he proved in the Gold Cup that he is the third best horse in England and Ireland and the two Irish horses (Al Boum Photo and Anibale Fly) aren’t coming so he should win.” LOSTINTRANSLATION stepped up to 3m for the first time at Aintree and won on the bridle against RSA winner Topofthegame. It was more of the same back down to 2m4f
at Carlisle and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is the new Gold Cup favourite come tomorrow night. That isn’t the race that interests me from a betting point of view at the track though. That is the Betfair Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle. The double-figure quotes about LISNAGAR OSCAR predictably disappeared very quickly on Monday afternoon. He reverts to hurdles, after a couple of chase starts, on a very fair mark judged on his course-and-distance win here last season and the drier the better for him. However, the one I like with bookies offering five places is Dan Skelton’s FLASH THE STEEL. He seemed to relish the step up to 2m3f+ when winning at Chepstow last time, where he travelled well off a fast pace and finished off his race strongly on the run-in. The handicapper hasn’t missed him by putting him 8lb for that two-length win but that victory in a quick time looks very strong form. CARRIGILL’S NAP: (money back as a free bet if finishes outside top 4. Write Augur on your slip to qualify): ALTIOR, Ascot, Saturday, 2.45. AUGUR’S BEST BET: FLASH THE STEEL (e/w), Haydock, Saturday, 2.25.
RICHARD TUDDENHAM snatched a share of the spoils for the Slazenger men’s first team away at City of York last weekend. York were the stronger side on paper but Slaz, with the help of a solid defensive wall, made it a competitive fixture at Huntington. The home side were left disappointed with a 1-1 scoreline after Tuddenham’s well-taken strike saw Slaz return with a draw. Slazenger’s second team secured a 5-2 win at home to Harrogate 4th with Asad Baig scoring a hat-trick as Ian Hedges and Ben Graham added further strikes. The third team lost 3-1 to Sheffield Bankers 6th despite Tim Carr’s strike. Slaz’s fourth side went down to a 6-4 defeat at Harrogate, the fifths got the better of Rotherham 4th and the development team held Huddersfield Dragons to a draw.
Slazenger Ladies’ first team were on top form to maintain their unbeaten home run with a 6-2 victory over Selby. The visitors scored first in Horbury but the hosts soon hit back through Gilbert to make it 1-1 at half-time, and Slaz went on to dominate the second half. They were two goals ahead within 10 minutes as Paige and Sykes got their names on the scoresheet. Sykes got a fifth and Field converted the last touch of the game to wrap up the win. The Ladies’ second team went down to a 71 defeat at the hands of Thirsk, with Nicci Swinden’s goal proving only a consolation. Slaz’s thirds were 1-0 victors over Northallerton thanks to a Linda Stacey strike, while the fourth team were defeated 60 by Leeds 5th.
BOWLS Josh is too good in Spen winter sweep JOSH BROWN came out on top in the third week of Spen Victoria Bowling Club’s winter sweep. The final was a case of youth triumphing over experience but, despite comfortable wins on an impressive route to the final, he did not have an easy game against Mally Fowler. Mally led early but couldn’t shake off his opponent, and when he threatened to go ahead Josh fought back. At 11-11, Mally bowled two woods within a foot and Josh
ON THE GREEN: The bowlers at Spen played through to take the jack to score a brace for himself. This seemed to knock the stuffing out of Fowler and despite his best efforts, Josh was just too good.
He kept his lead and ran out a worthy 21-15 victor, an notable achievement considering he only got into the sweep as a late replacement that morning.
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Friday November 22, 2019
RUGBY UNION
Cleckheaton count the cost of defeat North One East
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POCKLINGTON CLECKHEATON RUFC
CLECKHEATON suffered a second consecutive loss as they came away from Pocklington without any league points last weekend. They travelled to East Yorkshire looking to bounce back from derby defeat at the hands of Morley the previous week, facing a team that had only recorded two wins so far in the season. In a game that was held up by a serious ankle injury to Cleck’s Ryan Piercy and moved to an adjacent pitch, Pocklington dominated from the start and built up a big enough lead to ensure the win. Tom Austin was injured for Cleckheaton last week and was replaced by Brad Marsden, while Gus Milborne was on the bench with Ben Thrower and Chris Piper. Pocklington went on the attack from the start and appeared to be dominating the scrums, rucks and
mails, and it came as no surprise when Cleckheaton conceded a penalty to give Christian Pollack a simple kick at goal. Cleckheaton had very little possession in the early going. An accurate cross-field kick put Mikey Hayward into space but he was thwarted by the referee’s whistle. On 12 minutes, the hosts extended their lead when good support play led to a try to Richardson, converted by Pollack, to make it 10-0. Things didn’t improve for Cleckheaton when a promising move broke down and Pocklington swept downfield. From the maul that developed 15 metres from the line, their pack drove over the tryline to extend the lead further. Cleck made early changes as Niall Jackson and Archie RikaRayne were replaced by Piper and Thrower and this stabilised the scrum. However, Pocklington still got a third try through Pollack, who strode through a huge gap in the defensive line while Ollie Depledge was having treatment. Pollack added the goal and the lead was
ON THE RUN: Cleckheaton’s Mikey Hayward sets off considerable at 22-0. Cleck finally got on the board just before the break. After winning lineout ball on the five-metre line, Piercy drove over the line for his third try of the season and half-time score of 22-5. Early in the second half, Joey Carley left the field with an injury. Milborne replaced him and when another catch and drive from the lineout made ground, Thrower
PHOTO: Gerald Christian
crossed for his fifth try of the season and Breakwell added the goal. Referee Andy Baker suspended play on 58 minutes after Piercy suffered his injury and had to be removed by ambulance. The game continued on an adjacent pitch after a 15-minute delay. Cleckheaton were driving downfield on the new pitch with some purpose when Matt Piper had the ball stripped by a Pocklington for-
ward who was clearly off his feet on the blind side of the official, but the counter attack down the right led to a try in the corner. In the melee that followed Tom Breakwell was sent to the sin bin, but with eight minutes to go Pocklington led 27-12. There was a glimmer of hope when Jack Marshall put James Wilson clear and he powered past the final defender for a fine try to set up a grandstand final five minutes. These closing stages were very tense and the Pocklington secondrow was yellow carded to even the numbers up. However, Cleckheaton couldn’t break through to get a fourth try and at least into bonuspoint range. The defeat saw Cleck slip down to sixth place in the North One East table ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday, kick-off 2.15pm) home tie with Malton and Norton. Malton head to Moorend only four points behind their hosts in the table, but they have lost all four games on the road so far this season.
FOOTBALL
Ossett held again despite New boss watches limp defeat Greaves hat-trick heroics Northern Prem N/W Division
OSSETT UNITED CITY OF LIVERPOOL
Northern Prem N/W Division
OSSETT UNITED DROYLSDEN
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TOM GREAVES scored a hattrick for Ossett United but it wasn’t enough for the three points as Droylsden came back from 3-1 down to claim a draw last weekend. Ossett looked set for only a second league win of the season when Greaves added to his first-half goal with two close-range strikes in the space of six minutes in the second half. But the away side responded with two quick goals of their own to draw back level as United, for whom Nick Guest failed to convert a penalty just before the break, were left disappointed. Ossett had all of the early chances, with Droylsden goalkeeper Chris Thompson using his feet to deny Nick Guest before stopping a Greaves flick and later keeping the United striker out with a full-stretch save. Greaves wasn’t to be denied in the 21st minute though as he pulled out into space at a corner, the defender only cleared as far him as he managed to fire through the bodies and into the net. United were a goal up and had a strong case for being a player up as well when Danny Wilkins headbutted Jack Stockdill following a foul on the Droylsden man, but the referee didn’t produce any card. Droylsden’s Reece Webb-
TREBLE: Tom Greaves (second left) celebrates a goal Foster, making his return to Ingfield following a loan spell at the start of the season, had an effort tipped wide by Brett Souter before playing a part in their equaliser. The winger took a quick throw-in after Souter had put the ball out of play and, with the goalkeeper still out of position, Jamie Frost played across goal for Rhys Clooney to tap in. Ossett had a fantastic chance to edge back in front before the break when Guest moved into the box and defender Phil Clarke stopped the ball with his hand. Guest stepped up to take the spotkick himself but could only drag his effort wide. That meant the sides started the second half level and it would be up to Greaves to make the difference again with a quick-fire double. Ossett were back in front just before the hour mark as Jake Maltby, making an impressive debut at rightback on loan from Farsley
PHOTO: John Hirst
Celtic, crossed and Greaves got ahead of his man at the near post to finish. Six minutes later, another cross from the right had a good effect as Knowles swung the ball in from deep. Guest couldn’t strike cleanly across goal but Greaves was in the right place to tap in at the far post. That lead would only be a comfortable one for a couple of minutes, as Webb-Foster halved the deficit by getting ahead of his marker to knock a Domaine Rouse cross past Souter. The net was bulging again five minutes later. A Droylsden free kick rebounded off the wall to Steve Rigby who swung it into the box, the ball was kept alive and Rouse turned and found the bottom corner. Substitute Aaron Haswell had the best chance for a winner but skied his effort after the keeper had punched the ball, and both sides had to settle for a point.
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NEW MANAGER Wayne Benn watched on from the stands as Ossett United suffered a midweek defeat at home to City of Liverpool. They got off to a flying start with Luke Porritt’s early goal but defensive lapses saw them 3-1 down by half-time. Jack Stockdill halved the deficit to threaten a comeback but Liverpool hung on. Elliot Nevitt had the first chance of the game within 60 seconds but lashed over for the visitors, and instead it was Ossett who broke the deadlock in the fourth minute.
Marko Basic left a defender on the floor before crossing and Porritt swept the ball into the bottom corner. Nevitt took his second chance though after a nice move, managing to stay onside and run in behind to beat goalkeeper Brett Souter and equalise. Eight minutes later, Jamie McDonald put Liverpool in front as he took a short pass in behind the defence and finished smartly. Lewis Codling then compounded Ossett’s misery by trying his luck from distance and beating Souter. City of Liverpool had goalkeeper James Aspinwall to thank for it remaining 3-1 at half-time, pulling off a superb save to deny Basic’s free kick
from finding the top corner. The contest could have been over at the start of the second half, however. The defence was caught out again as Francis Foy set up Nevitt, but the striker missed the target by a considerable distance from a brilliant position. United found a route back into the game in the 68th minute. Man of the match Basic was again at the heart, beating three players before finding Stockdill, who settled himself and found the bottom corner. There were chances for both sides in five minutes of added time, with McDonald skimming the post before Basic’s free kick was kept out by Aspinwall to ensure the points were Liverpool’s.
Sedge shoot-out success NCEL Cup
LIVERSEDGE FC GOOLE
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Liversedge won 4-2 on penalties LIVERSEDGE progressed to the fourth round of the NCEL Cup on Tuesday night with a penalty shoot-out win over Goole. Following a goalless first half, Goole broke the deadlock two minutes into the second half through Reagan Waud. But Liversedge turned things around with two goals in the space of three minutes. Jake Thompson got the first before Oliver Fearon
but them in front for the first time. The hosts had 20 minutes to hold on but their lead lasted only a matter of seconds as Waud netted his second of the match to level and take the game to penalties. Goole’s first penalty was saved and the third was missed to give Sedge the advantage, and they were faultless from the spot themselves to go through to the next round. Last week’s postponement against Staveley Miners Welfare saw Liversedge slip out of the NCEL Premier Division promotion places but they can return to the top three if they beat third-placed Hemsworth Miners Welfare away from home tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 3pm).
Ossett Ladies handed walkover in cup OSSETT United Ladies were handed a walkover in the West Riding County Cup last weekend as opponents Amaranth withdrew. United go straight through to the third round of the com-
petition, where they have been drawn at home to Harrogate Town on December 15. Before then, Ossett will look to pick up a second North East Regional Women’s Premier Division win of the
season when they host York City at Ingfield on Sunday (kick-off 2pm). Meanwhile, Georgia Lane has stepped down from her role as Ossett Ladies reserves’ manager.
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Friday November 22, 2019
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RUGBY LEAGUE
Heaton takes the hot seat as Sheridan departs Celtic DEWSBURY CELTIC have appointed Paul Heaton as their new open age head coach for the 2020 season. A long-serving player and now coach at the club, Heaton will take over the reins from Brendan Sheridan for the upcoming year in NCL Division Two following a highly successful 2019. The club achieved promotion out of Division Three via the play-offs and enjoyed their first-ever tour to Australia. Sheridan has moved on to the role of assistant coach at Championship club Oldham under former Batley boss Matt Diskin.
NEW MAN IN CHARGE : Paul Heaton (right) with Celtic chairman Dean Foley
Defence key as Stags march on IT WAS a successful weekend for Heavy Woollen sides in the Pennine League with all three teams in action picking up wins, including unbeaten Division One leaders Mirfield Stags. Mirfield made it six wins out of six with a 20-4 triumph at home to Sharlston Rovers while Hanging Heaton picked up a second victory of the season, 20-16 at Almondbury Spartans. Meanhwhile, Thornhill Trojans moved up to second place in Division Two with a 44-14 home win against South Yorkshire Eagles. However, Shaw Cross Sharks were knocked out of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup in the second round with a 36-22 defeat at Doncaster Toll
Bar. Victory for the Stags stretched their lead at the top of the table to four points but they hard to work hard it. Both sides faced tough conditions at Hillrich Park following heavy rain during the week, but the hosts had the edge in attack and established a winning platform at the break before sealing victory. Mirfield posted tries through Dom Flanagan, Scott Bradley and a Connor Squires brace, while Squires and Flanagan each added a conversion to beat a tough Sharlston side. The defence most pleased Stags boss Richard Silverwood, who said: “In the past few weeks I have been
challenging the team to be better defensively. “That may seem odd when we only conceded one try last week, but there were still parts of that game where our contact and peel wasn’t as good as it should have been. But this week I would say it was our best defensive display of the season.” Mirfield’s scheduled Yorkshire Cup game this weekend won’t be going ahead after opponents Siddal pulled out of the competition. Instead their next game will be a derby the following week against Hanging Heaton, who themselves are in Division One action tomorrow (Saturday) at home to Almondbury.
Victoria show their skills in first match
Rams host night opener BATLEY BULLDOGS and Dewsbury Rams have discovered their fixtures for the 2020 Championship season. The whole season will kick off at the Tetley’s Stadium on a Friday night (January 31) when the Rams host Leigh Centurions, as groundshare partners Bradford are also at home on the opening weekend. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs start their campaign on February 2 at home to last season’s Grand Final losers Featherstone. There will again be three Heavy Woollen derbies, starting with the Good Friday (April 10) clash at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. The rivals will meet again on May 30 at the Summer Bash, playing the first game of the whole weekend in Blackpool, before their final meeting comes at Dewsbury on August 9. There will controversially be a round of mid-week features after
Easter, with only the dates changing for the traditional double header despite its abolition in Super League next year, while the 1895 Cup will continue to feature midweek games. Golden point extra-time will be used in the Championship for the first time next season, but with a different twist. When a game is level after 80 minutes both sides will earn one competition point for a draw, with another point then up for grabs for the team to score a point first in the two five-minute periods of extra time. Ralph Rimmer, the chief executive of the RFL, explained: “The clubs were keen to maintain a onepoint reward for teams securing a draw, in addition to providing the possibility of extra excitement in Golden Point extra time – and we hope that supporters will welcome this innovation.”
Headingley trip Tickets freeze DEWSBURY RAMS will play one of their Championship fixtures next season at Emerald Headingley, the home of Leeds Rhinos. The club’s home game with Bradford Bulls on June 21 will take place in Leeds as part of a double header with the Rhinos’ Super League clash with Wakefield Trinity. Season ticket holders will be admitted free of charge for the game, and there will also be free buses to Headingley for all Rams fans. A Dewsbury spokesperson said: “We would like to thank Leeds Rhinos for the favourable gate share arrangement they have proposed to the Rams. “The management and coaching staff think this is a great opportunity to play at a Super League stadium in what is likely to be a large attendance and it gives an opportunity for many of our younger players to perform at one of the great venues in rugby league.”
BATLEY BULLDOGS have frozen season ticket prices for the 2020 season. Adult tickets are priced at £185 for the 13 home matches next campaign. A concession ticket costs £135 while junior season tickets are free, and will also allow access to most away fixtures subject to the approval of the host club. Season tickets will go on sale from next Thursday (November 28).
Cup challenge DEWSBURY MOOR and Thornhill Trojans will be in the hat for the Challenge Cup first-round draw on December 5. The two sides are among 44 amateur clubs who will take part in next year’s competition, which has an earlier start date of the weekend of January 11-12. Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams will enter in the fourth round, which is played over February 22-23.
Dom sad to leave ‘Dogs
TOUCH DOWN: Dom Brambani scores a try in 2017 OFF TO A FLYER: Birstall Victoria’s Under-12s BIRSTALL VICTORIA’S Under-12s played their first competitive match last weekend, beating Stanningley 26-6 at a wet Whitelee fields in the BARLA Yorkshire Cup first round. From the kick-off it was a very competitive game. Stanningley were kept out in the corner with some excellent team defence before a measured kick by Aston and pressure from Grinhaff forced a knock on that saw Wilkinson go over from the resulting scrum. The try was converted by Grinhaff. Stanningley got back in the game
after some sustained pressure on the 15-minute mark and levelled the game with the conversion straight under the sticks. A measured kick from Aston at the end of the set forced an error from Stanningley on their own line. Despite being man-marked, Wilkinson once again powered over from the base of the scrum to restore Birstall’s lead and Aston added the conversion. At the start of the second half pressure from Stevens, Hill and the rest of the team led to an early
Stanningley mistake, and in the next set a fabulous change of direction and powerful run saw Rhodes go over for another Victoria try, converted by Aston. Hartley was denied a quick-fire try in the corner that was adjudged to be short but this only spurred on Victoria. After plenty of pressure, Wilkinson got over in the corner to complete a thoroughly deserved hattrick. A fantastic solo run from Stevens then saw him finish the scoring for the very impressive Victoria.
DOM BRAMBANI says that Batley Bulldogs will always be “close to my heart” after his move to Hunslet was finally confirmed this week. The half-back has spent the past four seasons at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, making 109 appearances and scoring 30 tries. Brambani, 34, has now stepped down to League One to continue a career which has also taken in Castleford, Halifax, Sheffield and Dewsbury. “I’ve had a fantastic four years,” he said. “I’d like to thank everyone involved with Batley, the coaching staff, players and fans, for making me and my family so welcome.
“It’s sad to be leaving but I think it’s time now in my career to move on and have a new challenge.” Brambani says that his first year at the Bulldogs – when they finished third in the Championship and he was up for the league’s player of the year award – ranks as the top highlight. “2016 was one of the best seasons I’ve had in my career to be honest. I was nominated for player of the year for the competition and won all the awards at the awards night. “Batley’s going to be a club close to my heart and I’m sure I’ll be down here in the coming seasons to watch a few games.”
DOGS IN LUNT COUP
New man Benn sees potential
By Stephen Ibbetson
NEW BOSS Wayne Benn says that Ossett United is a club with “massive potential” after his appointment this week. Benn resigned from his role at Hemsworth Miners Welfare to take the manager position vacated by the departure of Andy Welsh. The 43-year-old has good managerial experience, having taken Hemsworth from the NCEL Division One to one of the promotion contenders in the Premier Division in two spells either side of time at Goole. As a player, Benn started out at Bradford City and spent most of his career at Bradford Park Avenue, making his first steps into management as an assistant at Avenue and Guiseley. He takes over an Ossett side in the relegation zone in the BetVictor Northern Premier N/West Division and in the midst of an off-field crisis with the club facing the imminent sale of their ground to pay a £135,000 court order. Nevertheless the new boss, who has brought his long-serving assistant Andy Hayward with him to Ingfield, believes there is great potential in United. “We know this is a huge opportunity for us,” he said. “We see this as a club with massive potential, the fan base is fantastic. “What we want to do is produce a football team that brings even more people through the door, puts bums on seats and entertains people. But it can’t just be entertaining and losing 4-3 every week, we’ve got to come in, entertain and win games of football. “We will get this club moving in the right direction, stabilise things this season with a view to putting things in place to make sure we’re not back in this league position again.” Benn led his first training session last night (Thursday) after taking a watching brief of Ossett’s 3-2 home defeat to City of Liverpool on Tuesday night. “We’re confident in our abilities and we will solve the issues. It’s a very good squad that we’re inheriting, (there are) good senior players and we will quickly try and get to work on things. “Confidence is an issue in the position that they’re in but as quick as confidence leaves you, it can come back. You’re only ever one decent performance away from players becoming different players and things that seem difficult becoming easier.” Their first chance to get three points on the board will come tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 3pm) when Ossett host Prescot Cables, who are in the top half of the table. “It’ll be a tough game against Prescot, they’re up there and did ever so well last year,” said Benn. “We’re fully up for the challenge. “If you look at the league it’s quite tight and quite bunched, if you put two or three results together you start to climb the league quite quickly, and that’s the main focus.”
CRAIG LINGARD says that Batley Bulldogs have pulled off a major coup with the “outstanding signing” of former Leeds and Hull KR hooker Shaun Lunt. Lunt, 32, will bring vast experience to the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium in 2020, as a former England international who has also taken in Castleford, Workington and Huddersfield in his career. He was a Super League winner with Leeds in 2012 and has also played in three Challenge Cup finals. The Bulldogs say they have fought off competition from “a number of high-profile clubs” to secure Lunt, with the help of club sponsor Signature Resin Floors. Head coach Lingard expressed his delight at getting the deal over the line: “He’s an outstanding signing for us with the experience that he’s got in Super League and international honours as well. “He’s an absolutely massive signing and just what the club needed at this time of year. It’s taken a little bit of time to get done but finally it’s over the line and we can move on.
BIG-NAME BULLDOG: New signing Shaun Lunt with Paul Clayton from Signature Resin Floors (left) and BISSA’s Colin Bottomley (right) “Myself and (assistant boss) Mark Moxon met him a little while back and had a good chat and he liked what we were wanting to bring him to the club for, he said that’s what he was looking for at this stage of his career. “The conversations that we had with Shaun were that he wanted to take a step back from Super League and look at the next stage of his working career, taking a step back from full-time rugby. The proposal that we put to him fits with his career stage so it was a really good fit. “It was just getting the finan-
cial side sorted and Signature Resin have helped massively get it over the line. Without their help we wouldn’t have been able to get it done.” Batley chief executive Paul Harrison added: “This is a massive signing for the club. To have a player with this level of experience is invaluable and we’re excited to be welcoming Shaun to the Bulldogs.” The Mount Pleasant side now have a squad of 22 players, having also confirmed a deal for young prospect George Senior. After spending last season on
trial at the club, the versatile back-rower made his debut away at Toulouse late in the season and also featured against Featherstone. Senior also played throughout the season for amateur club Dewsbury Celtic in the National Conference Leagues and signed a deal following his return from Celtic’s tour to Australia. Lingard said: “We’ve been really impressed with what he’s done in training so far. He’s only a young lad and he’s still learning but he’s got a good graft and he knows the basics of the game. “He’s got potential for us and he can cover a few positions: he can cover back-row, centre, play at loose forward or he’s played at half-back with his amateur club. “On the information sheet that we gave everyone at the start of the season he said his primary position is back-row, although I’d like to look at him at centre as well. He’s got some ability strikewise so he could be a danger out wide, and he’s solid defensively as well.” Senior said on signing: “I can’t wait to start, it’s my first pre-season with the boys and I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in.”
Fleming the ‘final piece’ of Rams jigsaw DEWSBURY RAMS coach Lee Greenwood has described the signing of Matty Fleming from London Broncos as “the final piece of the jigsaw.” The 23-year-old, who plays primarily as a centre, has Super League experience with St Helens, Leigh and London and is an impressive addition for the Rams following the addition last week of Tommy Brierley to further strengthen the backs. Fleming made his debut for St Helens in 2015 and has gone on to make 36 top-flight appearances, scoring 14 tries, while also helping London to promotion out of the Championship in 2018. Rams head coach Greenwood said: “Matty is a fantastic signing for us. To get someone with the
experience and quality he has is a huge bonus. “I have no doubt that he can be back playing in Super League sooner rather than later and we’re happy to help him achieve that. “I feel his best position is centre although he can play full-back and wing equally as well. “I feel he is the final piece of the jigsaw for us, adding pace, footwork and skill to our back line.” Fleming’s signature takes the Rams up to 25 players on next season’s roster, and strengthens the back division to 10 from just six a couple of weeks ago. After the captures of Morgan Punchard and Will Oakes, Brierley’s move to his hometown
team was announced last week. The utility back, 23, played his junior rugby at Dewsbury Celtic and signed for Leeds Rhinos at the age of 15. Injuries have stalled a career which has taken in spells in League One with York and Hunslet, but Greenwood sees potential. “Tommy is another player who has shown potential for a few years now,” he said. “He can play in all the outside back positions and with a strong pre-season can really make an impression next year. “He is another younger lad that will benefit from our (dualregistration) partnerships with Hull KR and Coventry.”
‘FANTASTIC SIGNING’: Matty Fleming
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