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Friday August 28, 2015

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GYPSY PLAGUE RETURNS ‘If this was me or you, we’d be locked up...’

Shaw Cross rugby chairman Mick Turner

Rugby dugouts used as toilets after club official ‘knocked out of way’ by vehicle

By Staff Reporters GYPSIES who have taken over fields in Shaw Cross have been accused of ramming a man with their vehicle to get access to the site.

Officials at Shaw Cross Sharks rugby club have since found the dugouts on their main field have been used as toilets and their plans for a host of Bank Holiday weekend finals have been disrupted by the dozen or so gypsy families.

Rugby club chairman Mick Turner has revealed that the gypsies – described by police as being

The gypsy encampment on Shaw Cross playing fields this week

from southern Ireland – had driven over the main Leeds Road pavement in order to avoid large boulders placed by Kirklees Council to deter illegal entry by travellers.

“The rugby club’s junior chairman, Paul Sutcliffe, saw them coming on Monday night and tried to block them,” said Mr Turner, owner of the Ravensport sportswear firm in Earlsheaton. “They just used their vehicle to knock him out of the way. Obviously he was shocked, but he’s otherwise alright.”

Mr Turner said: “If that was me or you, we’d be locked up. The police have just said that because

we have no rugby matches this weekend there’s nothing they can do.”

However the Sharks’ A team’s preparations for their Jim Brown Cup final last night at the Tetley’s Stadium, were thrown into disarray.

Bank Holiday Monday sees a host of junior finals at Batley’s Mount Pleasant ground, but the Shaw Cross youngsters haven’t been able to use their fields.

“We daren’t,” added Mr Turner.

“It isn’t safe for the children. When gypsies took over the fields previously their kids were disrupting our young people, and there was

abuse being hurled at everyone.

They were throwing objects at our club members.

“Kirklees had to bring in chemical waste teams to clean the site up afterwards – they’d used the fields as an open sewer. How much does this cost the taxpayer? But Kirklees don’t seem to be able to do anything about it.”

Mr Turner said that the gypsies only left last time when they got tired of their caravans being hit by rugby balls, as the senior players insisted on going back to training.

He said that when club officials met police at the site this week they

were warned not to look in the dugouts, which were littered with human excrement.

At a meeting with the families on Tuesday evening the gypsies said they were only staying two days, but were showing no signs of moving by Thursday night.

Mr Turner said: “If these people just came and stayed for a couple of days and tried to be reasonable, you wouldn’t mind.

“But they are like animals. They have no respect for other people’s property and seem to go out of their way to cause trouble with local people.”

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Friday August 28, 2015 Margaret. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 4 September at 11.15am.

THOMPSON Carl Lee (Tommo)

Deaths CHAMBERS Nee Nicholas Noeline On 20 August , aged 81, of Dewsbury. Wife of Peter.

Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 2 September at 1.15pm.

DEWS Edith On 18 August, aged 91, of Roberttown, formerly of Dewsbury. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, today Friday 28 August at 10.30am.

DOBSON Norah On 22 August, at Holme House N H Gomersal, aged 90. Wife of the late Geoffrey. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 3 September at 10.30am.

FAWCETT Joyce Nee Webb On 16 August, aged 86. Wife of the late Eric. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today,

On 10 August, aged 36, of Heckmondwike. Fiance of Sally. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 2 September at 10am.

Friday 28 August at 10am.

FIELD Kathleen (nee Moore) On 19 August, aged 95, of Cleckheaton, formerly of Hightown. Wife of the late Norman. Service at St John’s Church, Cleckheaton, Monday 7 September at 12 noon, followed by interment at Cleckheaton New Cemetery at 1pm.

HOLDROYD Joan On 21 August, aged 78, of Hightown. Wife of Jack.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 3 September at 2pm.

HYETT Frank On 22 August, aged 75, of Birstall. Husband of Maureen.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 8 September at 11.15am.

JORDAN Steven On 22 August, aged 57.

Husband of Anne. Service at St Patrick’s Church, Birstall, Friday 4 September at 10.15am.

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LEE (formerly Loveridge, nee Frost) Betty

On Wednesday August 19th of Batley aged 84 years.

Peacefully in Dewsbury Hospital after a long illness.

On 18 August, aged 86. Wife of Peter. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 7 September at 2.45pm.

NORTON Mary Nee Hudson On 20 August, formerly of Staincliffe, aged 82. Wife of the late Alan. Funeral at 12.15pm, Thursday 3 September at Westborough Methodist Church, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 1.15pm.

PARKINSON Simon (Rev) On 20 August, aged 76.

Husband of Kate. Service at Thornhill Parish Church, Wednesday 2 September at 2.30pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.

Peter, much loved husband of Margaret and dad of Julie & David.

Funeral Service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday, 2nd September at 2.00pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in his memory for The Take Heart Appeal at Leeds General Infirmary may be made on leaving the service

RICH Peter At home in Rawthorpe, Huddersfield, after a long illness, on Wednesday July 26.

Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Lockwood) formerly of

Batley, dad of David, Gary, Adele and Steven and a muchloved granddad. No funeral details yet available.

RUMBOLD Joan On 19 August, aged 90, formerly of Batley. Wife of the late Kenneth. Service at Batley Central Methodist Church, Thursday 3 September at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.

SENIOR Rev. Robert On 22 August, in St Julia’s Hospice, Cornwall, formerly of Batley Carr. Husband of Shirley.

SHARPE Fred On 23 August, of Mirfield and Dewsbury, aged 79. Husband of the late Jean. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 28 August at 9.30am.

TAYLOR John Edwin On 20 August, aged 75, of Gomersal. Husband of

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WALKER Maureen (nee Taylor) On 13 August, aged 73, of Gomersal. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 3 September at 11.15am.

WALKER Molly On 22 August, aged 76 years, of Gomersal. Wife of Ken. Service at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, Friday 4 September at 11.15am.

WHITEHEAD Doris On 17 August, late of Cleckheaton. Service at Cleckheaton Methodist Church today, Friday 28 August at 11.15am.

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Bogus gardener robs pensioner AN 86-YEAR-OLD woman was duped by a bogus gardener in Liversedge who stole cash and her handbag.

She was in the garden of her home on Cornmill Drive around 2pm last Sunday when a man asked about chopping her trees down.

The woman agreed and handed over cash before the man followed her into her house uninvited.

He took her handbag and then fled without doing any work.

The suspect is a thin white man in his 20s, who was wearing a dark coat.

Free family book day event at library

VOLUNTEERS have organised a book day they hope will help Heckmondwike Library keep turning the page.

Last month an Alice in Wonderlandthemed event drew 150 to 200 people to the Walkley Lane building. Now a free family book day featuring children’s author Lisa Stubbs is to be held on Saturday, September 5 (11am4pm).

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Det Con Simon Reddington, of Kirklees CID, asked the community to be on their guard.

He said: “While this appears to be an isolated incident, we urge residents to treat callers at their door with caution.

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Friday August 28, 2015

Holiday drowning tragedy of ‘lovely’ family man Carl Bodybuilder dies after being swept out to sea just two days into Canary Island break A BODYBUILDER from Heckmondwike drowned after being swept out to sea while on holiday, an inquest heard.

Carl Lee Thompson, 36, died on August 10 just two days into a family break in the Canary Islands.

An inquest at Bradford Coroner’s Court heard Mr Thompson was plucked from the water by lifeguards but they were unable to save him.

Mr Thompson, of Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, only arrived at Corralejo, on Fuerteventura, on August 8.

It was on the second evening of a holiday with his fiancée and two sons when he and other family members became caught in strong currents. His fiancée, Sally Barrett, managed to get out and raised the alarm with lifeguards.

Three people were rescued, including Ms Barrett’s 16-year-old brother, but Mr Thompson was unresponsive when he was reached. He was pronounced dead at 6.30pm in Corralejo. Enquiries into his death by Spanish and British authorities are ongoing.

Just days before the tragedy, Mr Thompson and Ms Barrett had

Police suspect arson after blaze which gutted WMC A RAGING fire which gutted the former Batley Working Men’s Club last Thursday is now thought to have been a result of arson.

The Wellington Street premises went up in flames around 1.15pm, sending plumes of smoke across the town and causing traffic chaos as local roads were closed.

Police believe furnishings were set on fire after someone gained entry to the unoccupied club.

Det Con Sarah Umpherville, of Kirklees CID, said: “The fire caused extensive internal and structural damage.

“Initial enquiries by the fire service suggest the fire started after a naked flame was used to set light to furnishings inside.”

Roads including Wellington Street, Hick Lane from Bradford Road, Hanover Street and Wards Hill were closed by the drama.

Self-employed plasterer Valentine Potineche, 34, was one of the first on the scene.

The Romanian national called 999 and then

went to see if anyone needed help, though the premises turned out to be unoccupied.

Det Con Umpherville added: “We’re keen to speak to anyone who has seen anyone entering or leaving the premises or acting suspiciously in the vicinity.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who has information about who may be responsible for this incident.”

Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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moved to Heckmondwike from their former home on Ings Crescent, Liversedge.

He had been wearing his arm in a sling before flying out following a work injury, according to neighbours.

Members of an online Fuerteventura forum complained of inadequate warning signs on the beach after the incident.

It is believed red flags, warning swimmers of strong currents, were replaced with yellow ones the day before.

Corralejo residents said the stretch of water was notorious for its strong rip currents, which had previously swept paddlers off their feet.

Coroner Martin Fleming adjourned the hearing until Tuesday December 15 so further statements could be received.

Tributes were posted online to Mr Thompson, including from friends from the former Heckmondwike Secondary School at White Lee. Lindsay Loveall, 36, wrote on Facebook: “He was a lovely, lovely bloke. We just can’t believe the news.”

News in Brief Man accused of stabbing threats CHICKENLEY: A man is accused of going to a home armed with a knife while children slept inside.

Travis Neagle, 21, is charged with possessing an offensive weapon in public and using threatening behaviour.

It follows an alleged incident where Neagle went to confront a man at a home on Heath Road.

Neagle, of Wood Avenue, Heckmondwike, is said to have brandished a knife and threatened to stab adults.

Magistrates in Huddersfield committed the case to Leeds Crown Court, where Neagle is due to appear next Thursday.

Assault, thefts denial BATLEY: A man denied assault and two thefts including allegedly shoplifting cosmetics worth £200.

Craig Midgley, 35, of Healey Lane, pleaded not guilty at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court to stealing clothes and an assault on a woman at The Outlet store in Heckmondwike and the theft of cosmetics from Boots in Batley.

A trial was set for Thursday, October 15.

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News In Brief Pair accused of appliance raid DEWSBURY: A man and a woman are accused of looting an empty home of a washing machine, cooker and fridge freezer.

Mark Barratt, 29 and Janet Wilson, 43, allegedly targeted a property near their home on Reservoir Place.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the pair acted on June 28 after a party advertised on social media was held there.

Barrett and Wilson deny the charge.

They are due to face trial on Thursday September 24.

Friday August 28, 2015

Fire chief hits back at concerns over safety at new £4.2m station

Burglary, assault both on same day RAVENSTHORPE: A man is alleged to have attacked a pub worker and burgled the home a disabled man.

Dale Laycock, 23, is accused of assault occassioning actual bodily harm after an incident at the Royal Hotel on July 18.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Laycock, of Sackville Street, also burgled the Ravensthorpe home of a man with mobility problems on the same day.

The case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, where Laycock is due to appear on Thursday September 3.

‘Fan story’: Apology DEWSBURY: A story on page 12 last week carried comments from a Mr Frank Lord saying he thought noisy fans from his next door neighbour’s property could be linked to a cannabis factory.

Although the story pointed out that both police and housing officers had dismissed the claims, we have been asked to explain that the noise comes from a humidifying machine, used to help an ageing dog’s breathing.

We apologise for any embarrassment caused to the resident concerned.

Man accused of attacking son DEWSBURY MOOR: A father is accused of attacking his teenage son in an incident at the family home.

Fahrudin Rizvanovic, 43, of School Avenue, denied a charge of occasioning actual bodily harm during a row on August 19.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard claims he picked up his 18-year-old son while holding him by the throat.

It is alleged he briefly let go but then grabbed him by the throat again and head-butted him.

Magistrates committed the case to Leeds Crown Court, where Rizvanovic is due to appear on Friday, September 4.

Voters go to polls in £15,000 by-election BATTYEFORD: Residents voted yesterday (Thursday) in a Mirfield Town Council by-election which will cost taxpayers up to £15,000.

Former mayor Michael Hutchinson was elected in May but lost his seat in a mixup over his declaration.

The Labour veteran, also a former Kirklees councillor, went to Canada to see a sick relative and was unable to arrange to take his seat in time.

Labour and the town council’s ruling Tories blamed each other for the “needless” by-election.

Mr Hutchinson faces just one rival, businessman and Mirfield Show vice chairman Martin Ibberson, representing the Conservatives.

A SENIOR fire officer has played down concerns over the safety of a new £4.2m fire station which opened just last week.

A concerned source claimed the lack of electric gates at the new Batley Carr station in Carlton Road building could be a risk factor.

The front gates on to Bradford Road are closed with a chain and padlock.

The source said: “This creates a potentially fatal situation in that crews will be delayed in turning out to emergencies.

“The delay in turning out caused by unfinished building works has the

potential to contribute to more fire deaths if a serious incident were to arise in Dewsbury or Batley.”

But Deputy Chief Fire Officer Steve Beckley said: “The station represents a significant investment in our firefighters and the local community.

“It has been successfully delivered on time and within budget and we are incredibly proud of this new facility.

“This is the fourth of five new stations being built across West Yorkshire this year and with any major building project there will be initial teething problems

that need to be addressed.

“None of the issues identified affect the safety of the public, or that of our own staff.

“Our ability to respond to any kind of emergency from the station, be it fires or road traffic collisions, remains first class.”

He added: “It is extremely disappointing that such relatively minor issues are sensationalised in an attempt to discredit the hard work in getting to this stage.

“I can assure you that we are working together with our staff and contractors to resolve such

inevitable problems."

A second issue causing problems for the new station is a stench from an unsealed sewer in the appliance bay, which it is claimed means firefighters are working in “unsanitary” conditions.

A fire service spokeswoman admitted the problems but said: “We have asked the contractor to redesign the access gate at the front of the station to ensure the highest level of security for the site.

“We have put in place entirely satisfactory temporary arrangements for responding to emergencies.

“Fire engines leave and return via the rear of the station, which does not affect public safety and ensures site security in the meantime.”

Of the sewer problem, she said: “A problem with a drain cover has been identified and is being addressed by the contractor.

“This has resulted in a smell in the appliance room, where the fire engine is garaged.

“However, it is not unduly affecting the rest of the station and we have no health and safety concerns for those working there.”

Fans take ‘revenge’ as refs get a ducking

Council to sell superstore site

TWO top rugby league referees joined in the fun to help Batley Bulldogs boost the funds at their ‘Pink’ weekend, which involved their home game with Dewsbury Rams.

Super League whistler Ben Thaler and his grade 1 colleague Chris Kendall agreed to sacrifice themselves on the Bulldogs’ ducking stool, so fans could have their ‘revenge’ for all the bad calls they’ve had over the years.

Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas said: “This was a terrific gesture by two of our top refs and added to the day where we are nearing our £10,000 target, after we raised £9,900 on a similar weekend last year.

“We already have £9,400, with still some sponsored walk monies to come in and everything raised goes to Breast Cancer charities.”

COUNCIL chiefs are to sell off a former supermarket site in Dewsbury which they bought for £3m. Kirklees bought the old Safeway plot from Lidl in 2008 from Lidl for a new college campus, which never came to fruition.

A covenant insisted upon by Lidl, who have a store next door, states the 4.44 acre site cannot be sold for food or drink retail. Kirklees Council’s cabinet approved a sell-off for a possible care home or other businesses on Tuesday.

The land has been independently valued and a “third party” has approached the council to build retail units.

Councillors heard the land could take 2,700 square metres of business space and create up to 40 new jobs.

Chris Kendall prepares for a ducking

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Friday August 28, 2015

Teenager’s terror in daylight sex attack

The footpath where the man struck

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl fought off a sex attacker in Batley who tried to rip her clothes off in broad daylight.

The teenager was on a footpath near Lady Ann Road which passes under the railway line when the man struck from behind around 9.30am last Thursday.

In a terrifying assault, the suspect tried to strangle her and dragged her to the ground.

He then tried to remove her leggings and underwear, but she fought back and forced him to flee with only her iPhone.

The victim took to Facebook to detail what happened and encourage victims of crime to come forward. She said she was wearing earphones at the time but sensed someone come up from behind.

The suspect is white, in his late teens or early 20s, about 5ft 6in tall, with a slim build. He wore a black jacket and was holding a carrier bag.

Police are seeking a woman who was on Lady Ann Road or West Street and may have seen the attack.

Det Insp Andy Leonard, of Kirklees CID, said: “The girl is now safe and well at home with her family recovering from her ordeal.

“This was an attack in broad daylight on a girl going about her daily business and we would appeal for witnesses.

“I would like to reassure members of the public that this type of assault is rare, and we are determined to identify the attacker.”

He added: “There are a number of routes this man could have taken to escape.

"Anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously in that area or has information, please contact Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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‘Tying one on’ is no longer what it used to be...

UR village shop was run for a long time by a wily old Irishman, Tom Fitzpatrick, who finally retired last year at the grand old age of 82 and returned to the Emerald Isle.

Tom was a grocer in the old tradition, probably from around the time Mr Marks and his pal Spencer were running a stall on Leeds market.

He could probably teach Tesco a thing or two about retail. Being Irish, Tom also had a twinkly sense of humour. When people complained about his ‘high’ prices he’d tell them he operated on “just a one per cent margin”. To Tom’s logic, if something cost him £1 and he sold it for £2, that was a one per cent margin.

And no, he was not as daft as he sounded. I never minded paying a bit extra because it’s eight miles to the nearest supermarket. Weigh up the cost of half-a-gallon of petrol and a half hour round trip, and Tom was cheap.

I was reminded of his business acumen at a friend’s party in Nottingham on Saturday night. All the youngsters (below 30) were getting giddy about the bar

ures, and then spin the bottle in the air a couple of times.

You’re paying £1.50 for booze and £7.50 for a rubbish display from the worst juggler north of London.

We left about 12.30am and I didn’t detect a single boozeinduced stagger. Probably because the kids had basically been supping pop all night and just had sugar highs.

I must be getting old...

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HAT with that do in Nottingham and a recent stag party in York, I’ve used up my 2015’s worth of nightlife in a hurry.

Didn’t started until late July, finished by mid-August.

Vis-a-vis getting old, despite living in York for almost seven years, that was the first time I’d been out in town with the boys.

Here’s just much old age had sneaked up on the quiet...

Well into a very merry night, I was asked to dance by an uncommonly attractive young woman (‘young’ is also relative – about 35 or 40?)

I was having a hoot and when she went to powder her nose, I gave a big “I’ve still got it!” wink to the lads – mostly 20-30 years younger

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What Locky thinks he still looks like when shaking a hoof... being 2-for-1 cocktails. All night! Fill yer boots man!

So how much was a cocktail? A ‘cool’ £8.95.

“But you get two of them – two-for-one, all night!”

That’s right, they can rip you off until you fall flat on your face and suddenly find you haven’t the cash for a cab home. And the cocktails? A splodge of pure sugar gloop, huge scoop of crushed ice and a splash of tasteless liquor.

“But you get double measures man!”

No, foolish young person, they use half-size shot meas-

LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood than me, it must be said.

For some reason, they were all grinning widely.

Good ‘old’ Locky, eh?

The groom-to-be took it on himself to let me down gently. Apparently, being a gentleman of obvious ‘maturity’, I was merely being considered a safe bet by a fun-loving female who fancied a bop, but didn’t fancy a young thruster getting the wrong idea and coming over all touchy-feely amorous.

Was I crushed? Ego punctured like a cheap balloon?

Not for a minute! I bopped the rest of the evening out.

Sod the smart-arse youngsters swigging their Peronis and making big eyes at the pretty young things – and getting nowhere. The old man was having a proper knees-up.

In fact I enjoyed myself so much then, that at Saturday’s Nottingham soiree, I gave it a full mashing of ‘Dad dancing’. I haven’t boogied on down so much since Thornhill Cricket Club’s Saturday discos, circa 1976.

Back then I had long hair and no moves, now I’ve got all the moves and no hair.

It was worth it just to see

This fish is out of water SCIENTIFIC survey has revealed that female fish learn to swim faster to avoid the attention of male fish.

I’m not sure what that does to the theory about men evolving from apes, because 20 years ago this summer, when I was unsuccessfully trying to woo Mrs L while on a management course, in desperation I challenged her to a swimming race in a hotel pool.

I was breathing snot and chlorine while doggy-paddling down the second length when through my misted eyes I saw her pert derriere disappear haughtily into the changing rooms.

It seems she was a junior international swimmer – freestyle too. Very quick.

So what happened?

Well, I did used to be able to run a bit – and she’d no chance in the decider, chugging pints of Tetley’s...

the embarrassed looks on my kids’ faces. Growing old has the occasional benefit ... In fact I need to get out more.

Is Billy Mann still running Manners? Surely Zhivago’s is still pumping?

Paul

Anthony’s? The Entertainer?

No? How about Pickwicks or Ma Peel’s?

You mean I’m going to have trail all the way on Mirfield to the Pentagon?

Now THAT ages me...

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ON DAYS like today I have to raise a little glass especially to Lucy Tissiman, Adele Latham, the two Daves, Bentley and Miller, Janet Black and Craig Moore.

They’ve been with The Press mostly since I launched it in March 2002 and Reporter Group owners Johnston Press decided we wouldn’t last six weeks, let alone six years.

Someone remind me, where are those guys now?

And today? It’s our 700th edition, through thick and thin, still based here, still serving local people, still trying our best – not always succeeding, but still trying.

Not just newspapers that Kirklees plays ‘coy’ with Y

OU have some surreal conversations in this job and Monday morning’s was a cracker.

I was discussing Kirklees Council and Freedom of Information requests with a forward-thinking member of the local Muslim community who was part of the recent Engage event in Savile Town.

We featured it on page 3 last week and it was aimed at waking local people up to the reality of the Islamic State madmen in Iraq and Syria who so recently cost local youngster Talha Asmal his life.

Najam Sheikh was having a wobbler – not over me or The Press for once – but at being stonewalled by Kirklees over exactly what they’ve been doing (or not, in this case) to tackle radicalisation in places like Savile Town all these years gone.

Engage want to help, and they wanted among other things to know exactly how the authorities had engaged the Munshi family (Talha Asmal travelled with Hassan Munshi, younger brother of convicted would-be terrorist Hammaad).

Answer was there none.

From tactical evasion to downright fibs, Najam was getting all hot and bothered about the vague Kirklees responses.

I had to try hard not to laugh.

“Welcome to my world”, I told him repeatedly.

At the crux of Engage’s complaint was how the government’s anti-radicalisation programme Prevent had been used in relation mostly to Savile Town, it’s spending, its outcomes, what had been done in the past and what was being done now.

Good questions. They deserve answers.

Hitting a brick wall of bureaucratic obfuscation was clearly an infuriating new experience for these well-meaning local people.

Najam wondered – would we have better luck getting the answers they wanted?

You’d think so, wouldn’t you? Quite the opposite in fact.

No, as I explained – because for the most part the answers, quite frankly, don’t exist.

Such as Engage got a reply, most of Kirklees’s halfmillion or so quid from Prevent was spent on council and police staff and training.

About £130,000 was thrown at many and varied community projects, some which frankly beggar belief.

I’m not sure how much deradicalising Chickenley Community Centre needs, or

Birkby Rose Cricket Club (wherever that is – Huddersfield?) but there you go.

I told Najam, patiently, that answers and outcomes were not part of what Kirklees or the police do, especially on these thorny subjects.

If he wanted the answers, then he needed to take a different, more diplomatic tack.

This line was a beauty.

“Here I am with the gloves off, and you’re telling me to put them on Danny!”

Old age and wisdom my son. Not something I’ve always been credited with.

I offered to get together with him for a chat, whether at my office or in Savile Town.

“What, Savile Town?

You’re not worried about snipers on the rooftops?”

I like a man with a sense of humour. “Nope,” I replied.

“I’m in Savile Town more frequently than you’d think. I’ve never had any trouble.”

I wish him and his friends well. So often we ask the Muslim community to do more and this is a great example of that.

The fact is that Kirklees are far more likely to trust and cooperate with a Muslim community group than they are a newspaper that asks difficult questions and is an easy scapegoat.

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MP calls for review of hospital changes AN MP has called for a review of changes at Dewsbury District Hospital after the surprise axeing of its heart unit.

Jo Cox (Lab, Batley and Spen) wants to see service reorganisation stopped while such a re-think is under way.

And she vowed to work with fellow Labour Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff to lobby Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

The main cardiac ward and 11 beds were moved from Dewsbury to Pinderfields earlier this month. Other cardiology services remain, including specialist doctors and nurses and an inpatient ward.

The switch was “not specifically” in a public consultation, according to joint health scrutiny committee chairman Coun Betty Rhodes.

But the Wakefield councillor said it is consistent with the general direction of reconfiguration, with acute care focused at Pinderfields and diagnostic, non-complex and planned care at Dewsbury.

Bosses at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust insist the heart unit change is in line with what was agreed following the public consultation.

Mrs Cox is not so sure and said: “The government opened the door on what is now turning into a free-for-all – and our hospital and local people are suffering as a result.

“From day one the reconfiguration hasn’t stood up to scrutiny but Tory ministers have looked the other way and allowed it to happen unchecked.

“It’s time they took responsi-

bility and started to look very carefully at what is going on.

"The Health Secretary should halt the reconfiguration and investigate fully what is going on at Mid Yorkshire.

“I hope in the meantime that our coronary care unit will be re-opened pending the outcome of this.”

Ms Sherriff said she will meet Trust chief executive Stephen Eames on Friday, September 11.

She added: “In addition to this I will be lobbying Jeremy Hunt to ask that he looks seriously into this issue.

“Dewsbury has a higher than average level of heart disease and I need assurance that this is taken into consideration when looking at any changes or downgrades to our local hospital.”

‘Nash’ targets £35,000 for charities BIG-HEARTED regulars at a Batley club could break the £35,000 barrier for charity with their latest fundraiser.

A talent contest is to be held at the Irish Democratic League Club on Bank Holiday Monday (1.30pm).

Cash raised is for the Dewsbury and Batley Faith and Light group at St Paulinus Social Club.

Every year, ‘the Nash’ organ-

ises a trip for disabled adults and children to the historic French town of Lourdes, a holy site of Catholic pilgrimage.

Since the current committee took over fundraising in 2009, £8,800 has been raised for the Faith and Light group.

In total, £34,000 has been raised for causes including Cystic Fibrosis, Teenage Cancer Trust and MacMillan Nurses.

First prize in the talent con-

test is £100. Other prizes include a wine and spirit hamper and a family ticket for a Dewsbury Rams game.

Julie Ormsby, of the club, said: "Our fundraising ladies have been very busy over the last month organising the prizes and selling raffle tickets.

"Monica Hopkins, Jean Foley, Margaret Walker and Sheila Dearie all work relentlessly to raise money.”

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Dear Sir, Welcome to gridlocked Mirfield; utter chaos around the roads of Mirfield, queueing for ages to get in and out of town.

My journey time to and from work has been extended by 40 minutes, so, has everyone been inconvenienced as much as me? I think so.

Just to rub salt into the wounds the Mayoress, Kirklees and town councillor Vivien Lees-Hamilton has gone public to express her

Don’t believe the EU lies From: John Sheen, Dewsbury Sir, The EU referendum will be the most important vote you will make in your life and it will shape your families’ wellbeing for the future.

What started as a “good idea” for improving trade links 42 years ago, as the Common

Letter of the Week: K. Brown, Mirfield outrage at such chaos.

Don’t you believe it, no not for one minute.

As a Kirklees councillor, why were you unaware of the major roadworks?

It’s your job and duty to serve the people of Mirfield in a far more structured way.

Please don’t blame Kirklees Council your Ladyship, because

Market has become the most despised European nightmare of modern times.

Successive Governments have betrayed the British people by stealth, signing away our sovereignty and erasing our identity without batting an eyelid, without any consultation or discussion with the electorate.

Our forefathers, many of whom died protecting our freedoms and democracy would turn in their graves. Don’t believe the lies and propaganda that the ‘big guns’ will use:

you are paid by Kirklees, so blame yourself; we have already blamed you and your associated councillors: The buck should stop with you, councillors Bolt and Taylor.

Whilst I’m having another rant, what about the three of you rolling your sleeves up, going onto Knowle Park and knocking on the caravan doors to tell them what cads and bounders they all are –

“Jobs will be lost” or “We will lose trade if we leave”.

These are the words of desperate politicians hellbent on maintaining their six figure salaries, not forgetting mindblowing expenses. Just bear in mind the last 42 years of total subservience to Brussels.

Norway, Switzerland and indeed China, already do more business with Europe than we do without having the £66 million per day financial albatross around their necks.

Britain is the second largest contributor to the EU budget

go on, I double dare you all.

Some of my friends have been cutting the grass up in the park so you lot don’t have to face a pay cut.

Bring back Billy Smart, bring back Charlie Cairoli, bring back Michael Hutchinson.

Come on lady Mayor, pull the other one, it’s got custard pie on it.

and that’s why many of the member states are enjoying this unprecedented new found wealth, much of it from the UK taxpayer.

Brussels, whilst hitting us with a multitude of EU Directives, continue to allow a “back door” immigration system where migrants, with impunity, disregard the EU rule of claiming asylum in the first country they reach. They attempt to make their way to Britain with an estimated 70% success rate.

My greatest concern is an ever expanding European Community – Turkey, Montenegro, Kosova, Albania, Bosnia and Serbia.

The scale of Labour’s open door policy has left education and the NHS in crisis, plus a critical housing shortage.

Unless you want to see a continuation of this abject insanity and an ever expanding EU to the tune of 750 million people who cannot be excluded or deported, then you must vote NO when we get the EU referendum.

We want our sovereignty back.

Blooming brill display at pub From: Doug Parkinson, Dewsbury Dear Sir, I saw an article in your paper last week about the Old Colonial Pub winning a National Bloom Award, so I went along to have a look.

I am a keen gardener and Anglo Stainless, Bretfield Court, Thornhill, single storey extension.

Chris Nicol, Primrose Farm, Primrose Lane, Cleckheaton, Demolition of existing buildings and erection of three dwellings including garages and parking.

Mr O Mahmood, 8 Fairfield Drive, Heckmondwike, extensions and detached garage.

Savile Arms, 174 Hunsworth Lane, Hunsworth, Cleckheaton, illuminated and non-illuminated signs (Listed Building).

Mr S Mahmood, Albion Inn, Knowler Hill, Millbridge, Liversedge, alterations to convert public house with flat over to one dwelling (Listed Building).

Moosa Lunat, 36 Talbot Street, Batley, single storey rear extension (in a Conservation Area).

C Senior, 53 Intake Lane, Batley, extensions and alterations.

grower myself, but I did not expect what I saw on arrival; baskets, borders, pots, you name it, blooms, blooms, colour and more colour.

It’s the best display I have seen in many a year; well done!

You should be on the tourist map; what a wonderful sight, you made our day.

Thanks from the Legion From: Tim Wood, on behalf of Sean Guy fundraising R.B.L Mirfield Dear Sir, The Mirfield Branch of the Royal British Legion would like to extend their thanks to all those who attended last Sunday’s Mirfield Agricultural Show and visited our fundraising stall.

This year we provided a magic bottle cash grab, plus a welfare, recruitment and medal tracing and mounting service.

Over the years that we have attended the show we have noticed how organised, switched on and co-ordinated the committee and their associates have become, improvement on improvement, year after year.

Many thanks also to the cadets from 868 Sqdn ATC Mirfield, who helped us label up our offerings, and also the Army Cadets from the Mirfield Detachment of the Yorkshire Regiment for their assistance on the day.

Given when the Heaven’s opened up and the showground’s visitors left, we had a

Coun Lees-Hamilton dozen or so customers sheltering under our stall, so we took the liberty of relieving them of any spare change they had left.

A great day’s fundraising, thanks to some very decent people all round.

Dave - a great ambassador From: Residents of Westtown Dear Sir, I am referring to a wonderful man, Mr David Blakeley, who is a fantastic worker in our community; he is joyful and always willing to help people whenever he can.

Only a few weeks ago his picture was in the paper for a bike ride for a little lad who was suffering from a cancer. He took it in his way with a kind gesture and a superb effort.

We all think the world of our road sweeper, and he keeps our community clean, and what an ambassador. Well done for doing a great job.

Dave – all-around great guy!

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mr Mohammed Yousuf Patel, 7 Clarence Terrace, Savile Town, single and two-storey extensions, Helen Wood, Gregory Farm, Liley Lane, Upper Hopton, Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations.

Anna Blaxall, The Byre, 239 Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, erection of stable block.

Mr M Shafique, 2 Highgate Terrace, Earlsheaton, two storey side extension.

D Lynn, 26 Highfield Drive, Birstall, single storey extension.

Kirklees Active Leisure, Spenborough Fitness Complex, Bradford Road, Littletown, modular extensions and works.

Mr Mazhar Mirza, 38 Westfields

Road, Mirfield, extensions.

Mr C Ishaq, 388 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, advertisement consent for erection of two illuminated signs.

Mr A Walker, 35 West Royd Avenue, Mirfield, single storey side and rear extension and demolition of detatched garage.

Mrs M Malik, 153 Headfield Road, Savile Town, single storey side extension and dormers.

A Rawson, 11 Kenmore Road, Cleckheaton, two storey rear extension.

G Lindsay, 89 Priory Way, Mirfield, single storey side extension.

Hanif Rehman 7, Honeysuckle Drive, Thornhill Lees, single storey side and two storey rear

extensions.

Ian Blamires, 3 North Terrace, Birstall, alterations to convert existing dwelling to four apartments (in a Conservation Area).

Lightsource Midscale Limited, Sandtoft Roof Tiles, Spen Vale Street, Heckmondwike, prior notification for approval of installation and alterations of other solar photovoltaic equipment.

Mr N Jowett, Oldfield Nook, 171 Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area.

Mrs N Mayat, 8 Chadwick Crescent, Dewsbury, single storey rear extension.

Mr A Sattar, 44 Northstead, Ravensthorpe, single storey rear extension.

Dewsbury Gospel Church, St Mark’s Parish Church, Dewsbury Revival Centre, West Park Street, Dewsbury, remove Tree(s).

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Thug who battered QUALITY HOUSES pensioner is jailed A THUG who battered a pensioner with an imitiation shotgun, in the mistaken belief he had large amounts of cash and drugs, has been jailed.

Karl Hill, 44, of Dewsbury, struck 65-year-old Daniel Barr repeatedly with the barrel of the fake weapon at the victim’s home in Whitby.

York Crown Court heard that Hill and accomplice Dean Firth, also of Dewsbury, went there on July 2 last year.

Mr Barr was left semi-conscious while the pair rifled through drawers, taking a small amount of cash, bank cards and an Omega watch.

They fled to a people carrier

driven by Alan Bendelow, also of Dewsbury, which was waiting outside.

Police stopped the vehicle on the A64 near Pickering a short time later after Mr Barr’s neighbour raised the alarm.

All three were charged with aggravated burglary and possessing an imitation firearm as part of a joint enterprise.

Bendelow, 77, of Halifax Road, was found not guity by a jury at York Crown Court.

He claimed he had no idea what Hill and Firth were going to do and had only driven them to Whitby.

Hill, of Halifax Road, and

Firth, 46, of Green Close, admitted the offences and were sentenced via videolink from Hull Prison.

Judge Stephen Ashurst said Hill, a father of one with alcohol and drug problems, was the “prime mover” and jailed him for eight years. Firth got six-years and eight months.

Hill has served time for robbery, blackmail and burglary, while Firth has convictions for domestic violence, battery and fraud.

Barrister Chris Dunne, for Firth, said his client had not used violence against Mr Barr but had sold drugs in Whitby in the weeks before the attack.

Beth’s ‘support your memory walk’ plea DEWSBURY resident Beth Prescott is encouraging people to support their local Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk next month.

The Kirklees walk takes place at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, on Saturday, September 12, while there are events at Pugney’s Country Park, Wakefield, on Sunday, September 6, and Roundhay Park, Leeds, on Saturday, September 5.

The cause is close to Beth’s heart after watching her grandmother battle with the disease.

She said: “You do not truly appreciate what Alzheimer’s dis-

ease does to a person until you see it first-hand.

“I had always assumed it just involved people forgetting where they had left their keys. In reality, that does not even scratch the surface.

“I will never forget the first time my grandma did not recognise me. We are such a close family and they have always lived just a couple of streets away from us. It hurt when I realised that it was possible for her to forget who I was.

“Alzheimer’s disease has also massively affected her movement and she requires roundthe-clock care.

“It is not just the patient that suffers either, it hits the whole family. Families all over will be going through this same emotional and physical battle on a daily basis.”

Beth, who last year raised hundreds of pounds for the Alzheimer’s Society by conquering the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, will be taking part in the Kirklees walk.

She added: “The Alzheimer’s Society does amazing work supporting families and investing in research.”

You can sign up to your nearest Memory Walk at www. memorywalk.org.uk/

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News In Brief Competition for prize ‘Bullies’ BIRSTALL: A Best of the Bullies category at an awards ceremony might give some paws for thought...

But in fact the award is a celebration of bulldog breeds at a dog show at Oakwell Hall visitor centre barn on Sunday, September 6. Other classes include best veteran, cutest puppy, prettiest bitch and best fancy dress.

There will also be agility and flyball demonstrations, free micro-chipping and advice from vets. Further attractions include tombolas, an inflatable bouncy fire engine and stalls selling doggie goods.

Entries to show categories are £1 a category to enter, which will be taken from 11am. Judging will start at noon.

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Problem school now rated ‘good’ PARENTS in Batley have good news for the start of term – their children’s improving school is now rated as “good”.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary has made progress from being told it “requires improvement” when last inspected in July, 2013.

By December of that year changes were already under way at the Upton Street school.

An Ofsted report said children make strong progress from starting points below those typical for

their age. Disadvantaged pupils often outperform others due to close support from staff, who meet regulary to discuss issues.

Inspectors said the upswing is also down to better teaching, which itself is thanks to continual staff development.

Pupils are encouraged “to be dazzled by the beauty of art, the pleasure music can bring and enjoy drama” in a varied curriculum.

Problems for some in picking

up basic maths was a reason the school was not rated outstanding.

Also, chances are sometimes missed in lessons to help children consolidate their grammar, punctuation and spelling.

But the ability to improve further is there, thanks to headteacher Nicola Grant and governors.

Inspectors wrote: “The headteacher has effectively led the drive to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

TV documentary reveals connections to old Dewsbury

Car boot sale DEWSBURY: The Rotary Club of Dewsbury are to host a car boot sale for charity with up to 80 pitches at the Frontier, Bradford Road, on Bank Holiday Monday (8-11.30am, traders set up at 6.30am).

Proceeds are in aid of disabled group Howlands and the Dewsbury & District Women’s Health Group.

Probus Club talk BATLEY: Access to clean drinking water in poorer countries will feature at a Probus Club meeting when Jean Broadbent will be guest speaker at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street.

Her talk, called “Water, water everywhere,” follows a trip to Ethiopia, where she saw problems first hand.

Visitors and potential new club members are welcome. For more details call 01924 471337.

“The school is about to link with outstanding schools in the wider diocese in order to learn from others how to improve their practice even futher.”

Since the last inspection the governing body has been overhauled and is now considered a strong point.

The report concluded: “They challenge the school’s leaders but acknowledge that even more can be done to hold them to account...”

A pamphlet advertising R S Balden & Son and, inset, Robert Swan Balden

A MAN due to feature in a TV show on Sunday has a little-known connection to Dewsbury.

Bruce Balden is in a re-run of 56 Up, a documentary first screened in 2012 which traced the lives of a group of children who were aged seven in 1964.

Bruce was shown 51 years ago as a boarding school pupil wanting to see his father, a soldier in Rhodesia.

His father was Duncan Balden, whose maternal grandfather, William Henry Shaw, was Mayor of Dewsbury three times.

Duncan’s other grand-

father was Dewsbury auctioneer, valuer and estate agent Robert Swan Balden, a member of the Dewsbury Joint Hospital Board and president of the Soothill Upper Conservative Association.

A descendant on the Shaw side is Lord Michael Shaw of Northstead, who lives at Duxbury Hall in Liversedge.

Bruce, now a teacher in Hertfordshire, taught in London and Bangladesh after initially wanting to become a missionary.

56 Up is on ITV1 at 10.20pm on Sunday.

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10,000 flock to Show

SHOW STOPPERS, clockwise from top left, the Mirfield Stags rugby league team and supporters celebrate their tug-of-war triumph; Mirfield and Kirklees councillor Martyn Bolt gets a drenching; racing pigs head for the finishing line; the comedy car-stunt team in crazy mood. PICTURES: TIM HOGGARTH / MIRFIELD SHOW A NEAR-CAPACITY crowd turned out for the annual Mirfield Show last Sunday to see an amazing array of attracions.

There were racing pigs, a comedy car-stunt team, a banana-eating contest and live music.

On top of that there were charity stalls, plenty of food and drink and all the usual highlights – including the ever-popular tug-of-war.

A team from the RAF practising for the Highland Games was beaten in the semi-finals by the Navigation Tavern.

But even they proved no match for the Mirfield Stags rugby league team, who were crowned champions.

Show chairman Karen Bullivant said: “There must

have been almost 10,000 people coming through the gates, which is close to our maximum.”

There was cake-baking, flower and vegetables classes and horse and animal categories.

Youngsters, who entered free, sampled archery, puppet shows, a climbing wall, wellywanging and a bouncy castle.

The event also featured games, creative writing, a baby show, fancy dress contest and even tripe-eating.

Along with the Cleckheaton Folk Festival and the recently established Batley Vintage Day, the show is one of the biggest community events in the area.

It is held on the Mirfield Showground off Huddersfield

Road with a free park and ride facility from Castle Hall Academy.

The rain held off until about

5pm, when a downpour struck just as volunteers were clearing up the site.

Karen said: “It was wonder-

ful to see so many people with smiling faces enjoying the day.

“I would like to pay tribute to our organizing committee.

We are all volunteers and we spend the whole year planning the event.

“Their dedication, organisation and much hard work paid off and all went very smoothly.”

She also paid tribute to volunteers who gave their time on the day, sponsors and Mirfield Town Council.

She added: “We try to put on an entertaining day with the focus on families and, being Yorkshire folk, we like good value.”

Comments and suggestions for next year are welcome through the show’s website, www.mirfieldshow.com.

‘It was wonderful to see so many people with smiling faces enjoying the day...being Yorkshire folk, we like good value’

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Dutch visitors cream off dairy tips down on Malcolm’s farm DAIRY farmers from the Netherlands came to Gomersal to see a farm with an international flavour.

A group of 30 were over to see Listing Mill Farm, which operates a New Zealand-style grazing system in which cows are outside for most the year.

The farm on Listing Lane is run by Malcolm Fewster and his Dutch-named wife Trees.

Their son Malcolm won a scholarship in 2010 through the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), which took him to farms worldwide.

He saw different farming practices in Chile, Australia, New Zealand and France and even met Amish communities in the USA. It influenced the family’s own farming and led to

Malcolm Fewster on his dairy farm in Gomersal cows being allowed to graze outside for much of the year.

There are 110 cows on 100 acres of land. Their milk goes to Arla in Leeds, a farmer-owned co-operative.

The cows are typically only indoors and fed silage

and straw in January and February.

Also in February, the cows get a rest from being milked in preparation for having their next calf in March and April.

Trees said: “The visiting farmers thought this was a

wonderful system but realised it would not suit every farm.”

Malcolm Snr also showed them the conservation work he has done on the farm.

He won a YAS award for planting trees and hedges, repairing dry stone walls and growing sunflowers in kale fields.

These have benefits including offering shelter and food for wildlife. He has also fitted a stock-proof fence which protects cattle.

Trees added: “The Dutch farmers thoroughly enjoyed the farm walk and being able to ask questions.

“It was all so different from Holland, where the land is flat and instead of hedges and dry stone walls they have ditches to separate the fields.”

Club aims to top £20,000 for charity in 10 years COMMITTEE members at a Mirfield club hope to break the £20,000 barrier for charity in October.

A Motown night on Friday, October 9, featuring The Detroits and singer Gareth Lloyd at Old Bank WMC is in aid of dementia group Happy Memories.

The event is timed to coincide with the 10th anniversary

of Linda Shillito becoming charity events organiser.

In that time, she has organised 16 fundraisers which have raised £18,610 so far.

Charities supported include Help for Heroes, Blind Veterans UK and support groups for Crohn’s disease and cystic fibrosis.

Said Linda, who is also the club’s vice president: “It

would be really something to reach the £20,000 milestone.

“We’re very proud of the community. People put their heart and soul into supporting events for good causes.”

Other events at the club include a race night tonight (Friday), tribute act Spirit of Smokie on Sunday, October 4, and comedian Billy Pearce on Friday, November 6.

A Neil Diamond tribute act and a soul and Motown night is planned for Friday, November 27.

Linda praised steward and stewardess Andy and Jo Foggo for their help in supporting events.

“Ever since they took over four years ago, they’ve really got behind our committee,” she said.

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News in Brief Music night...

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BATLEY: A night of music from across the ages is to be held in aid of one of the area’s best known charities.

The Victoria Function Room hosts the event on Saturday, September 26 (8pm) for Dewsbury disabled group Howlands.

Everything from Motown and soul to rock ’n’ Roll and disco will be on the playlist.

Tickets (£4) can be bought at Howie’s fish shop on Branch Road, Batley, or Howlands on School Street, Dewsbury.

ROBERTTOWN: A Ladies Night at the working men’s club has all angles covered... with two male strippers and a drag queen.

It starts at the Roberttown Lane club at 8.30pm on Wednesday, September 23.

Tickets cost £5 and are from the venue or at the door on the night.

On Wednesday, October 24, there is a Pink tribute act.

Also coming up is special night in aid of men’s prostate cancer, on a date to be confirmed.

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Star turns... Alisha Murray, the Mayor Coun Paul Kane with illusionist Illusio and Maisie Lou.

Tracey plans more shows after Town Hall success A SPEN VALLEY mum who marked the death of her brother by staging a variety show in Batley Town Hall to raise funds for a local hospital might well have triggered a new trend.

For Tracey King, of Firthcliffe Lane, Liversedge, is so elated by the success of her off-the-cuff event that she is already planning others to help the high dependency unit at Dewsbury hospital and Batley Food Bank.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Kirklees, Coun Paul Kane and Susan Bedford, attended the show inspired by the

death in February of Tracey’s brother Scott Bedford, who had spent many years in and out of the high dependency unit at Dewsbury.

Said Tracey: “I wanted to do something as a way of saying thank you to the staff for the massive support and care they gave to Scott over the years.

“I also chose to help the food bank because I am aware of how low on donations they are at the moment.”

Tracey was helped by friends including singers Andrew Pollard, Alisha

Murray, Maisie Lou and Paul Barber, pianist Sue Priestley, comedian Dennis Calvert, musician Phoebe Wilby, magician Illusio and the La-fay dance school.

Keeley Sissons acted as host compere, Tracey’s son Liam handled the sound sessions and her sister Heather Bedford, who travelled down from Scotland, was stage manager.

And Tracey added her thanks to the helpful Town Hall staff. “Without them there would not have been such a fantastic show,” she said.

ATIENTS and visitors at our local hospitals are getting a bad deal. Some weeks ago, the news broke regarding the changes in parking charges at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, which includes Dewsbury and Pinderfields. Most controversial of all was the implementation of charges for blue badge holders.

I have therefore launched a campaign calling on the Trust to abolish these charges. I strongly believe these changes to be unfair.

Disabled people often find it much harder to use public transport and taking a car to hospital in many cases is their only option.

I have been contacted by distraught constituents who have to use the hospital multiple times a week for treatment such as dialysis and blood tests. Many are pensioners and have little disposable income.

The Trust says this will help raise £98k, which will provide further investment in blue badge areas. Constituents I have spoken to who are affected find little comfort.

Our NHS is under financial strains due to stringent government cuts and, whilst I appreciate the Trust has a deficit, I cannot accept hitting the vulnerable in the pocket to help pay for that.

The Trust must look to achieve savings elsewhere and having spent somewhere in the region of £11m using external manage-

ment consultants Ernst & Young in the last few years, perhaps that would be as good a place as any to start!

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costing £1 at WH Smith in Leeds is marked at £1.79 at Pinderfields.

I have been asked the question: “But isn’t it just the same as service stations and airports?”

The answer is “no”. People do not choose to go to hospital, as you would to go on a motorway or if you were taking a trip abroad.

This feels to me like a captive audience being exploited in the pursuit of inflated profit margins.

The Mid Yorkshire Trust have said the pricing policy is a commercial decision by the retailers. I do not accept that the Trust should wash their hands of this issue. They have a duty of responsibility when issuing the contracts as to how these companies operate.

When I return to Parliament after recess, I intend to raise this.

I have also requested meetings with the chief executives of both WH Smith and Marks and Spencer.

If you have experienced problems with any of these issues, please get in touch with me at paula@paulasherriff.org.uk, or write to 30 Northgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1DX. I have a petition on my website calling on the Trust to scrap plans to charge blue badge holders to park at the hospital. If you agree, please log onto www.paulasherriff.org.uk/blue_badge_parking and sign the petition.

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Ready for Christmas?!

Welcome to the latest edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online.

WITH the last throws of summer upon us and families preparing to get kids back to school, e-commerce businesses are thinking about Christmas and how they can take advantage of the window of opportunity to maximise sales this year.

CYBER MONDAY From Halloween through to the middle of December, businesses that sell products to consumers (B2C) online can see a huge uplift in their sales.

Marketers have coined the term ‘cyber Monday’ as the day that offers and promotions will start and so this is the day they predict, will be the busiest online shopping day of the year.

The PR surrounding this

term is huge, so much so that this year if you are not linking yourself with promotions on this day, your sales could be affected.

If you sell products through the shopping portals they will likely prompt you for your cyber Monday deals and look to promote you within their marketing drive.

Even though it is not even September, businesses looking to take advantage of the busy Christmas period need

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Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to the latest edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online to start planning now. Here are our top tips for a successful Christmas, selling online!

TOP SEASONAL MARKETING TIPS Select your key product offering; which products will be your top sellers this Christmas? Which products can you get behind to convince buyers that this is what they need?

Allocate your marketing budget; Digital Marketing can bring great rewards when done well, now is the time to start allocating budget for Paid Search and other expenditure. A lot of things can be done at low cost, internally.

Plan your marketing strategy; consider all channels, social, email, website, shopping portals and digital PR.

How do they all link together to form a consistent message to your prospective customers.

Plan your delivery; you know what you are going to promote and how you are going to do it, but timing is everything – when will be the most effective time to put your messages out there? Will you have seasonal messages on your website, when will they appear?

Prepare to deliver; how will you manage with the influx of orders? Do you have a customer service plan in place? If you are using the shopping portals, will you be able to maintain good feedback?

Start now; the key to having a successful promotional period is to plan everything

well in advance, even though things may change, it is often easier to adjust a plan that is in place to take advantage of new opportunities.

It may be early to start thinking about sales this Christmas but if you are selling online, forward-planning of your digital marketing will help you get the most out of this festive period.

To read more on this and other subjects, please visit the blog at www.ascensor.co.uk/blog For more information contact andrew@ascensor.co.uk Twitter: @andrewjfirth Connect on LinkedIn: andrewjfirth Ascensor are a Digital Agency providing website design, ecommerce and search engine optimisation.

We can be helping hand when separation hurts From left: Josh Smith, Toni Larkin, Jamie Denison, Laura Brentnall, Ben Gibson, Paula Sherriff, Sarah Smith, Joe Howley, Calum Gardiner, Mollie Ward and Zeeshan Majeed DEWSBURY-based kitchen manufacturer Rixonway Kitchens has recruited a further three apprentices to join its growing apprenticeship programme.

The company, which already employs ten apprentices in roles across accounting, maintenance, estimating, quality, machinery, planning and purchasing, is recruiting for roles in the customer service division.

New MP Paula Sherriff met a group of Rixonway apprentices on her recent visit to the company, which employs more than 500 people and is a Yorkshire and the Humber Apprenticeship Ambassador for the National Apprenticeship Service.

Rixonway has already seen eight apprentices go on to permanent roles within the company and many of the apprentices work towards NVQs and other qualifications and attend college alongside their work.

Laura Brentnall, 21, is an office administrator and recently completed her apprenticeship with Rixonway. She said: “Doing an apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to get real work experience whilst earning on the job. Working at Rixonway has given me the opportunity to really develop my skills and take the next steps on my career ladder.”

David Anderson, Rixonway Sales and

Marketing Director, said: “It was a pleasure to have Paula visit to see first-hand the great work our apprentices do and how valuable they are to the business.

Paula Sherriff said: “It has been great to visit Rixonway Kitchens and see the work the team is doing in helping young people from the local area into long-term employment.

“Speaking to the apprentices, it is clear to see the opportunity they have to complete qualifications with the support of Rixonway staff helps them realise their potential and encourages them to work towards progressing their career in the business.”

SEPARATING from your spouse or partner is a very unsettling experience.

Inevitably, you will ask yourself questions such as where will I live? Will I be able to afford the mortgage if I stay? Will I be entitled to any maintenance for myself or the children? What arrangements are best for the children? How will the finances be divided, and no doubt a million other questions spring to mind.

Here at Hellewell Pasley & Brewer we know very well how stressful and upsetting going through a separation or divorce can be.

We aim to treat all our clients with the utmost sympathy whilst at the same

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The Head of our Matrimonial Department is Mrs Susan Vesely who has over 25 years experience as a specialist family solicitor.

Susan is an accredited specialist with Resolution, is

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In addition, Susan is a trained collaborative lawyer and a fully trained family mediator.

She is a member of The Law Society Family Mediation Panel and the Family Mediation Association.

If, unfortunately, you are bringing or defending divorce proceedings or are going through a separation and would like to know where you legally stand, please feel free to arrange an appointment with Susan Vesely to discuss matters in the strictest of confidence.

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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.

War theme at Mill THE MILL, Batley will host a special family event this Bank Holiday Monday.

As part of a wartime-themed day to mark 70 years since the end of World War Two, customers will get the chance to drive a real mini tank or, if they prefer dancing, try out a stroll with Big Geoff and the Andersons.

There will also be living history and vintage vehicles on display, making it ideal for families to enjoy a free event on the last weekend of the school holidays.

A dog’s life at Oakwell NEXT Saturday (Sept 5th) is a can’t-miss date for dog lovers at Oakwell Hall.

The Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue’s seventh annual dog show will take place with fun for all – not just the pooches.

The local charity rescues and re-houses unwanted dogs. It will cost £1 per class to enter, which will be taken from 11am on the day and judging will start at 12noon.

Classes include best veteran, cutest puppy, most handsome dog, prettiest bitch and best fancy dress. There is also a junior handler class for youngsters 14 years and below.

Beside Dewsbury’s seaside tomorrow THERE’S still time for one extra special day beside the seaside before the kids go back to school, marking the end of summer.

And there will be fun and entertainment galore tomorrow (Saturday) in Dewsbury town centre when once again Dewsbury on Sea takes over, from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

There will be entertainment from Gawthorpe Junior Brass Band (12.30pm-1pm) and some wacky street performers.

Kids’ activities include fun fair rides, a climbing wall, games and sports, donkey rides and face painting. You can join artists Jim Bond, Rozi Fuller and Liz Walker, who will be using sculpture, puppets and animation to create your very own seaside souvenir – a memory

to take home with you from your holiday in Dewsbury.

Those who need a rest can enjoy a traditional seaside Punch and Judy show and marvel at the street art.

There will also be the chance to try out the town centre heritage open-top bus tour and listen to music from The Baghdaddies at the Wallace Hartley Band Stand.

Mysterious beach huts will wash ashore – can you help fill them with stories and adventure?

All ages and abilities are needed to take part in free creative workshops where, with a little help, you can get hands-on creating five themed beach huts.

The beach huts will hold the stories of the people of Dewsbury, telling tales of

home, belonging, journeys, travel and community. It’s up to you to decide how.

Throughout the day the Pulse Radio roadshow will be creating a summery party atmosphere and cyclists can even pedal down to see Pennine Cycles’ Dr Bike, who will give bicycles an MOT.

The singing princesses

Yorkshire Life Aquatic, who bring back the vintage glamour of synchronised swimming on dry land, will be performing, and you can also join in with artists from Urban Canvas as they create a piece of pavement art that will brighten up the town and put Dewsbury on the map.

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Hero Freddie in town

ENGLAND’s cricket Ashes hero Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff is set to share his memories at Leeds Grand Theatre this Sunday, August 30th.

The 2005 Ashes victory propelled Freddie Flintoff to sporting legend status making him one of England’s most admired cricket stars of all time.

To celebrate this sporting milestone and to share his memories of that long, hot summer - Freddie and his TV producer and writer friend Clyde Holcroft are on stage with a brand new live show.

Tickets are on sale now priced at £28 or £53 for a premium ticket which includes a meet and greet after the show. Book online or on 0844 848 2700.

Overthorpe’s magic for kids A CROWD of 170 excited children gathered at the Thornhill Trojans club for a sold-out show featuring their favourite superheroes.

It was the last of three events organised

by Overthorpe Tenants and Residents Associations.

The fun started with live entertainment from a singing troupe dressed as Disney princesses.

Then came the superheroes - Spiderman, Batman, Captain America and Bumble Bee for an all-action display.

Afterwards the youngsters took them outside to watch a rugby game in Overthorpe Park.

Graham Lees, of the TRA said: “It all

added up-to a wonderful day and magical experience for over 100 children from the Thornhill area.”

Earlier summer holiday events saw children enjoy a family fun day at the Scarborough pub followed by a canal trip – a three-hour cruise with mums and dads thanks to the Safe Anchor Trust in Mirfield.

The TRA have booked a children’s show based on the Disney film Frozen from the same entertainers.

Also coming up is the Laughing Legends comedy night at Thornhill Edge WMC for Friday 9 October. Tickets costing £5 are from Nikki on 07920 272975.

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OBBLE Gob, Tunnel Vision and Piston Broke sound like they could be serious conditions.

In fact, they are the names of real ales on tap at the Cleckheaton Beer and Music Festival at the town’s Town Hall next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6.

Others include Black Jesus and Shoddy Porter – and you could try asking for a pair of Luvly Jubblies!

Up to 25 beers, plus ciders and perrys and even Prosecco are on the menu, along with 13 musical acts.

Tunnel Vision and Piston Broke are from the Boxstream Brewery in Wiltshire, while Wobble Gob and Luvly Jubblies are brewed in Lincolnshire.

Proceeds will be used to

help fund the annual Oakwell Music Festival in Birstall.

Two stages are put up for 11 hours of music on land at the Oakwell Hall Country Park each July. It is a charity event, with cash donated to local good causes.

At the beer festival, musical acts handpicked by the organisers include Jess Huxam at 1pm on Saturday.

The Danny Landau Band, Rawfolds and Liberate are set to play for an hour each that night.

Oliver Pinder, Charlie Padfield and four-piece indie band Peculiar Blue will be among the highlights on Sunday from 1pm.

There’s plenty of food available too, to soak up the beer!

Join in the fun on both days from noon to 11pm.

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Wendi’s such a genuine lady HE IS famous for playing the very funny Cilla Battersby Brown in Coronation Street, but actress Wendi Peters tells me, “You have not seen the last of her yet ... She could be back, and I know fans love her, but right now I am busy with theatre.” I think people like Cilla, who comes out and says what other people are thinking, but dare not actually say...

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MICA PARIS isn’t going to pretend that she enjoyed her time on Strictly Come Dancing. The singer told me, “I know people don’t like it when you say that, but I always speak the truth and it was not for me. The people were great, judges etc, but no I did not like it at all, and I won’t be going back,” she laughed.

STARS OF Downton Abbey had a final farewell get together at the Richmond Theatre in West London recently, but Dame Maggie Smith let slip that cast members were all trying to

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THE GREAT British Bake Off continues to dominate the ratings, but is also losing them too. A source on the show told me “It always starts off well, and then peters off, but does pick up again once the audience have decided who they like and are sticking with……

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WALFORD will be getting bigger and better, as part of plans to upgrade the EastEnders set. Show bosses are planning to introduce brand new parts of the fictional borough when the soap’s base in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire is modernised.

IF YOU have noticed more and more children’s storylines in Coronation Street it’s simple – It is cheaper and cuts down the cost per episode, while the summer months are watched by less people away. A source told me, “We do this every year, plus it gives them lots of experience too.”

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proves I am a success, it is after all one of the greatest drama’s we have ever produced here in the UK.” BAKE OFF hosts Mel and Sue’s ITV chat show has been axed after just one series – the duo who had high hopes for the show, were very upset telling a source that they had hoped ITV would give them time to build the audience, but ITV claimed, “It simply did not take off with the audience.”

SHE IS often called the doyenne of Breakfast TV yet it appears that since Lorraine has departed for her annual six week holiday from Good Morning Britain, ratings have in fact shot up with guest hosts like Gaby Roslin – a source reveals. “It’s funny that so much is placed on her fan base, yet this is proof there are more people now watching.”

SKY IS reviving a dartsbased gameshow this September with One Hundred and Eighty. Davina McCall will host and Freddie Flintoff will commentate on the series, which sees worldfamous darts players team up with members of the public to compete for big money prizes. However it’s on Sky One, so not many people will actually see it …..

FORMER X Factor host Dermot O’Leary’s return to Saturday night television, with a BBC driving show, has been announced less than two weeks after the unveiling of Jeremy Clarkson’s Amazon deal.

BBC bosses hope that his fans will switch from X Factor to this, and secure some ratings for them ……

PIERS MORGAN is puting his chat show back again on ITV, yet has gone all quiet about his return to Good Morning Britain, as he leaked to the media recently. I heard, “There was a mild discussion, but that was all it was and he took this as a ‘no’ to a return.”

JENNY BRADLEY will be returning to Coronation Street. The character, played

by Sally Ann Matthews, will be back on the cobbles this

HAYLEY TAMADDON has said she will be both excited and sad to make her departure from Corrie, but she told me, “I think just to have been in the show itself

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and yet many people do enjoy it, but for me it’s a no.”

ANNE ROBINSON claims that it’s only good looking women who get on TV now.

“I am lucky that I am wellgroomed and have a brain, because if it were down to the looks department, then yes I know I would struggle to land a decent slot ... the ideal is to make consumer shows really,” she laughed.

JULIA BRADBURY may have left the BBC and Countryfile to make the same shows at ITV without the same success, but now she is taking a leaf out of Dr Lucy Worsley’s plot, and beginning to dress up in period costumes for her new show, she reveals.

“It’s a bit odd at first but it does lend itself to the show in the end.”

STILL ACHIEVING huge ratings for ITV 3 Heartbeat, loveable buffoon David Stockwell will star in panto at the Southport Theatre this winter in Aladdin. Actor David Lonsdale tells me, “I started my career here in theatre, so I can’t wait to get back on stage in my home town and delight the audiences again.”

CHANNEL 4’S TV-watching format Gogglebox is to be expanded via a spin-off show featuring children contributors. Insiders on the show tell me they are “casting for children now.”

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MOTOR RACING

RS Racing under the weather Slippery surface causes Stafford to crash at Rockingham RS RACING had a disappointing weekend in round six of the championship, after rider Ryan Stafford suffered a serious crash in his hunt for a podium finish.

The Heckmondwike rider’s bike had been fitted with a new rear shock for the meeting a Rockingham, and the RS team were hoping for a dry practice day but unfortunately the weather had other ideas and it rained all day.

The track surface proved to be very slippy and there were multiple crashes throughout the day, including a slow speed crash for RS Racing in session four. There was little damage and the bike was back up and running for the next session.

In race one Stafford struggled with the bike wallowing out of the corners and this seriously restricted his ability to open the throttle early and he quickly dropped back from third to fifth where he finished just in front of the fast closing sixth place rider - the team’s worst finish of the year so far.

For race two some serious adjustments were made to the shock but although they improved the handling slightly, there was still work to do for Sunday.

Sunday’s forecast was for rain but at the start of the first race the wet weather was still holding off.

With more adjustments made to the rear shock things started well and Stafford was on

the pace from the off, in the early laps he found himself in a four bike race for third place.

On lap eight he broke the pack and started to pull a good gap on the rider in fourth and was looking set for a podium finish.

Just before Ryan started the last lap, spots of rain started to fall and on turn two - a fast left hander - Stafford suffered a high side that resulted in both rider and bike hitting a tyre wall at high speed.

The race was immediately red flagged as the RS Racing machine was laying in the middle of track and the rider was in need of medical attention.

Stafford was taken to the track medical centre where he was later released with a broken bone in his foot and severe bruising, where as the bike was beyond repair and after the incident Stafford said he was relieved not to be seriously hurt.

“That was a fast off and I was lucky to walk away relatively unharmed,” he said.

“A rider who crashed at the same place on Saturday wasn’t so lucky and suffered several broken bones, somebody must be watching over me.”

“We now have to get the bike repaired ready for round seven at Anglesey over the Bank Holiday weekend. I have a third place in the championship to race for.”

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FOOTBALL Sykes out of Cardle Liversedge lose out to Athersley as former star comes on board title clash TOOLSTATION NORTHERN COUNTRIES EAST LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION

BOXING

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GARY SYKES’ potential British lightweight title clash with Scott Cardle is on hold after the Dewsbury boxer was hit by a virus.

Cardle will now go up against former British super-featherweight champion and Prizefighter winner Gary Buckland in Liverpool on September 19.

Buckland has beaten Sykes twice before, but his career has took a downwards spiral after suffering four defeats in his last seven bouts.

Before ‘Five-star’s’ illness, the British Boxing Board of Control had accepted a request from promoter Eddie Hearn for Cardle to make a voluntary defence of his title against Sykes, with the undercard of Josh Warrington’s fight at the First Direct Arena been earmarked as a possible venue.

But after the virus prevented Sykes from training, the bout has now been cancelled after the 31-year-old felt time wasn’t on his side and he didn’t want to go into the fight with Cardle not feeling 100-per-cent.

LIVERSEDGE returned home from Athersley having suffered a 3-1 defeat, their first loss in the 2015/16 Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division.

But despite a two-goal margin, the game was close throughout and both teams worked incredibly hard.

Andy Wood put the visitors ahead in the 34th minute and Liversedge held on to that lead through to half time.

However, the hosts were a different prospect in the second half, attacking immediately from the restart.

The introduction of Athersley striker Josh Moore on 50 minutes proved influential to their attacking threat.

He almost got on the score sheet within minutes of coming on thanks to Adam White’s brilliant pass, but Moore’s shot was cleared to safety by the Liversedge defence.

Nevertheless, the home side’s pressure finally paid off in the final 10 minutes when they turned the game on its head.

In the 82nd minute Moore’s lay off to Danny Joynes resulted in an equalising goal, before Liversedge failed to deal with a Chris White cross, which somehow found the back of the visitors net to nudge Athersley in front.

And two minutes later the home side sealed the win through Joynes, who completed his brace thanks to an audacious shot with the outside of his boot that found the back of the net.

The defeat for Liversedge means they drop to 14th in the league one point behind Atherlsey Recreation.

• Liversedge FC have welcomed former Sheffield Wednesday star Leigh Bromby as their new chairman.

Bromby, 35, is currently working as part of the coaching staff at Huddersfield Town’s academy but is aiming to give something back to Liversedge, the club that paved the way for him to become a professional.

It was while playing for Sedge that Bromby was spotted by a Wednesday scout and the defender never looked back.

He went onto to play in 332 professional matches for the likes of Norwich, Watford and Leeds as well as both Sheffield clubs.

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BRADFORD CRICKET LEAGUE

Covers on at Cleck Downpour halts Hanging Heaton’s progress at 125-1

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

THE ONLY real winner in the Bradford League First Division title race could well be the rain.

Cleckheaton’s hopes of a third successive title were delivered a huge blow when their crunch game with Hanging Heaton at Moorend was abandoned - although the visitors looked the better placed for victory.

Chasing 235-9, Mally Nicholson having hit 97 for Cleckheaton, Hanging Heaton looked to be coasting on 125-1, in the 30th over, with Nick Connelly, 43, and Ian Philliskirk, 45, going well in an unbroken third wicket stand.

Connelly’s knock took him past 800 runs for the season but, after an earlier interruption, the rain returned and play finally washed out.

The outcome also meant a virtual

end to Hanging Heaton’s outside chance of the title themselves.

Going into the penultimate weekend of the First Division season Cleckheaton now go to Saltaire with a 15-point deficit to make up on leaders Pudsey St Lawrence, who should comfortably see off Undercliffe, at Tofts Road, while Woodlands are at home to Pudsey Congs.

With Cleckheaton at home to St Lawrence on the final day of the season Woodlands, only a point behind the leaders after bowling out Undercliffe for just 36 in a 136-run win, appear to be very well placed to cash in on any last day jitters elsewhere.

Three wickets apiece for Sarfraz Ahmed, Chris Brice and Pieter Swanepoel were Undercliffe’s undoing.

There is no doubt that Cleckheaton have been further hit by the weather this season in that they have had one more ‘no result’ than both the clubs above them.

It is looking very much like a last day decider in this division but no such problems in Division Two where Morley picked up 19 points from their win over Idle to secure promotion.

Scholes, in their first season of Bradford League cricket, need only four points from their last two games to follow Morley into the top flight after a nine wicket win over Windhill and eight points from the abandoned game with Bowling Old Lane on Sunday.

Scholes skipper James Stansfield led from the front in the win over Windhill with a 5-21 return that sent the Shipley side tumbling to just 62 all out. Though only 16 points behind the leaders, his side have played a game more than Morley and look like having to settle for the runners-up spot.

Tomorrow Morley are at home to Spen Victoria, while Scholes entertain Bankfoot at New Popplewell Lane but the title will not be decided until at least the following week.

Heaton needed 110 runs from 20 overs when the rain came down

CENTRAL YORKSHIRE LEAGUE

Rain reduces CYL to just one game LAST NIGHT (Thurs) a meeting was held that promises to make a huge impact on the future of cricket throughout the region - as the Bradford Cricket League clubs discuss a likely merger with the Central Yorkshire League.

There could be the possibility of other leagues joining at a later date to create a new pyramid structure for League Cricket in Yorkshire.

Unfortunately the outcome of those meetings was not known before going to press but the overall feeling around the grounds appears to range from ‘favourable’ to ‘taken as read’.

With rain once again dogging the CYL season there was time to take a look at what impact the Bradford League’s playing conditions would make, or would have made this year, if they applied to CYL games - and the Championship title race is the best illustration of this.

Only one Championship game was completed last weekend due to the rain. That left Hopton Mills still top by one point ahead of Liversedge. But, with Liversedge 63-3 chasing 230-9 against Azaad and East Ardsley 29-3 chasing Hopton Mills’ 209-7, what difference would the Bradford League’s batting and bowling points system have made to these games and the season overall.

Well, instead of the two points apiece earned under CYL rules, under Bradford League rules Liversedge would have picked up four bowling points plus five for the no result and Hopton Mills would have had four batting points, one bowling point and the five for the no result.

But, while the difference would have only been one point on Saturday, the season overall would have seen them not one point ahead in the title race but sitting on a massive 50point lead and, with only 20 points a game at stake, the title

would already be theirs.

As it happens, Liversedge are still in the hunt and they go to Northowram next week, the Bank Holiday weekend is fixture free in the Championship, looking for the six points that will take the race to the final day. Hopton Mills go to Oulton in their next game.

Batley were one of only two clubs to finish their games with maximum points on a day where rain was the major winner in the Premier Division.

At Buttershaw, St Paul’s were crushed by eight wickets by visiting Batley and that result confirmed what had seemed inevitable for weeks, that they would finish in the bottom two and be unlikely to gain a place in the top two divisions of any newly constituted Bradford League set up.

Birstall, already accepted into the Bradford League next season, did manage to get some play in their fixture at Mirfield Parish Cavaliers but rain intervened with the game nicely poised. A promising third wicket partnership between young Josh Twohig (39) and the experienced Richard Sidle (27) helped Birstall to 165 and Parish were 121-6 when the rain came.

Tomorrow Birstall are at home to Hunslet Nelson, while Methley, the only other winners last week in beating Ossett.

They continue their quest for the title with a game at home to Mirfield Parish. Ossett, still smarting from that 10 wicket defeat by Methley, are at current leaders Wakefield Thornes for their next fixture.

Glory, glory Overthorpe BOWLS OVERTHORPE B side overcame a 13-point deficit in the handicapping to defeat Overthorpe C team 183-165 in the AB Senior KO Cup Final at Hanging Heaton.

The B team were given the perfect start when Alan Sykes defeated 14-year-old Casey LymanChapman 21-6 and Mark Lofthouse saw off the challenge of veteran Dave Watson 21-7.

The experienced Darren Ripley brought the C team back into it by defeating Karen Nutting 2113 with Matty Thorpe also beating Rod Clifford 219, which meant at the halfway stage Overthorpe C had a narrow lead of 105-101, with the handicap of 50 to the C team and 37 to the B side.

Overthorpe B took control in the second four with Paul Nutting beating teenager Emily Wilson 21-11 and Heather Jewitt won 21-14 against Sam Hargreaves. The battle of the captains ended with B team skipper Dave Jewitt beating C’s Alex Wolfenden 21-14.

The final ended with the game of the day between Steve Hinchliffe and Dave Wilson, which was nip and tuck all the way with C team man Wilson just edging it 21-19.

• OVERTHORPE Sports Club came from behind to win the Derrick Radley Cup 219-206 against Lower Hopton in a tense final at Outwood WMC. Lower Hopton took an early lead with wins in the first three; Gary Mountain beating Jordan Crabtree 21-12, Les Holmes defeating Geraldine Dickinson 21-15 and Martin Laycock seeing off

the challenge of Andy Wood 21-14. Overthorpe’s only winner was Rob Dunford, who beat Sheila Farrington 21-14 to leave his side 75-63 behind.

The second four saw Overthorpe fight back with Heather Jewitt beating Janet Griffiths 21-13, Tony Hammond winning by the same margin against Ian Poutney, but Phil Grason lost out to Ross Ingham 21-13 and Darren Ripley was just edged out 21-20, despite holding a 15-6 lead.

After eight games the score was 133-128 in favour of Lower Hopton.

The balance was tipped in Overthorpe’s favour when Dave Jewitt defeated Darren Hickey 21-03, with Mark Lofthouse and skipper Chris Rose losing to Andy Broad and Martin Fox respectively, before Harold Walker closed the game with a 21-16 victory over John Leach to seal the cup.

Birstall’s Josh Twohig made a respectable 39

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Dire Dewsbury put to the sword by Haven SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

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at the Tetley’s Stadium DEWSBURY RAMS lost ground in their pursuit of Featherstone and top spot in the Championship Shield table after they went down 42-30 to Whitehaven at the Tetley’s Stadium.

Haven endured a nightmare start as Shane Grady got over for two early tries, but converted scores from Scott McAvoy, Craig Calvert and Dion Aiye turned the game on its head.

The sides exchanged tries at the start of the second half with Dewsbury scoring twice through Joel Farrell and Matty Wildie. McAvoy then scored his second before Karl Pryce hit back to level the scores at 24-all.

But Haven went on to dominate thereafter as further tries from Calvert, Stephen Fox and Grant Gore sealed the win before Dalton Grant scored a consolation after the final hooter.

In mild conditions, the Rams enjoyed a fine start as Grady pounced on an error from Jessie-Joe Parker to touch down and the big centre was on hand to finish again just two minutes later as he crashed in following a slick short ball from Anthony Thackeray.

Dale Morton added the extras for a 10-0 advantage after eight minutes, but that was as good as it got for the home side as the visitors roared back.

It was McAvoy who would kickstart a remarkable comeback as he went in from close range on 22 minutes. And James Coyle’s men were ahead only minutes later as Calvert got on the end of a well-worked right-to-left move before Ed Chamberlain impressively added the extras for a 12-10 lead.

Dion Aiye was next to go in as he surged through the Rams’ defence to score, and Chamberlain handed his side an eight-point interval lead.

But Dewsbury, with Morrison’s words ringing in their ears, flew out of the blocks in the second period with Joel Farrell stealing in from the base of the ruck before Wildie finished arguably the try of the game; the former Wakefield man getting on the end of an electrifying 40metre break from Karl Pryce.

Morton added the extras for a 20-18 lead but Haven refused to back down, scoring almost immediately t h r o u g h McAvoy

Dale Morton missed three conversions out of five for the Rams

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WHITEHAVEN RLFC Ed Chamberlain Jordan Burns Chris Taylor Jessie-Joe Parker Craig Calvert Dion Aiye Grant Gore Stephen Fox Thomas Coyle Richard Beaumont Scott McAvoy Tyla Hepi Sam Brooks

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SUBS James Newton Ben Davies Ted Chapplehow Connor Holliday

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DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Grady (6, 9), Farrell (45), Wildie (47), Pryce (57), Grant (80).

Goals: Morton 2/5, Grady 1/1.

WHITEHAVEN RLFC Tries: McAvoy (22, 51), Calvert (27, 60), Aiye (35), Fox (69), Gore (78).

Goals: Chamberlain 7/7.

Makali Aizue is halted by two Haven defenders who trundled through a gap in the home sides’ defence.

However, the Rams were next to go in as Pryce rose highest to claim a towering bomb from Thackeray leaving the score level at 24-all with the final quarter approaching.

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But that score only served to inspire the Cumbrians as they dominated the closing stages, Calvert and Fox crucially going over from range to open up a 12-point lead.

And they weren’t finished there as scrum-half Grant Gore went in to take

DEWSBURY MOOR A THORNHILL TROJANS A

at Bricknell Avenue MIRFIELD Stags defeated Hull Wyke to secure top spot in Yorkshire Men’s League Division One and gain their sixth straight win.

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Former England international Francis Maloney in action for the Stags who will play at Mirfield Free Grammar next season profited from a lucky bounce to go over for his second of the afternoon.

Trailing 16-14 with 25 minutes left on the clock, the Stags needed inspiration if they were to seal top spot with two games to spare.

That something special came from former Super League half back Maloney who dragged his teammates over the finishing line.

First, a perfectly weighted cross-kick dropped straight into the hands of

debutant winger Joel Shaw.

Then, seven minutes later, Maloney took the ball to the line and set up Reece Spurr, who wrestled his way over to increase the lead to 10 points.

With 12 minutes left on the clock, Hayden put the game beyond the hosts, darting over for his 24th try of the season.

Wyke’s Steve Bass scored a late consolation try for the fellow promotion hopefuls but it was too little too late and the Stags lifted the Division One title.

Referee: Tom Crashley / Half time: 10-18 / Penalties: 8-4 / Sin bin: None / Sent off: None / Attendance: 709 / Man of the match: Scott McAvoy

his side past the 40-point mark, meaning Dalton Grant’s late score was a mere consolation.

Moor A fight back to edge out Thornhill YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE ENTRY LEAGUE

side a 10-6 half-time advantage.

The visitors made a fast start to the second period and increased their lead when Francis Maloney rolled back the years to race through the Wyke line and score.

Third-placed Wyke, looking to extend an eightmatch unbeaten run, refused to lie down and hit back with two quick-fire tries to regain the lead.

First, front-rower Colin Clayton crashed over from close range, before Hardie

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The league’s two in-form teams felt each other out in the hot conditions early on but the game burst into life after 20 minutes.

Conner Sockett’s darting run was stopped close to the line, but Andrew Parkin’s long pass found full back Ross Hayden, who touched down in the corner to give the Stags the lead.

It took the hosts just five minutes to respond though, with the impressive Alec Hardie finishing off a neat passing move under the sticks. The Hull number one converted his own try to give his side a 6-4 lead.

Three minutes later, the Stags were back in front.

This time Hayden turned provider, setting up Sockett to stroll over and give his

DEWSBURY RAMS Ryan Fieldhouse Dale Morton Karl Pryce Shane Grady Dalton Grant Matty Wildie Anthony Thackeray Ryan Hepworth Nathan Conroy Makali Aizue Rob Spicer Luke Adamson Aaron Brown Paul Jackson Stephen Nash Joel Farrell Jason Crookes

Super Stags steal the spoils HULL WYKE MIRFIELD STAGS

PLAYER RATINGS

DEWSBURY Moor Maroons A pulled off a great fight back to beat local rivals Thornhill Trojans A 24-22.

The victory keeps the Maroons’ 100 per cent record intact, however, the Maroons had to win the hard way having gone 12-0 down inside 20 minutes thanks to some brilliant play from Adam Hoyle and Shane Davies.

But, Moor bounced back quickly with Cameron Adleigh, John Bowness and Dominic Scanlon making the hard yards, which led to JonJo Fox sending Aiden Sheard in for Moor’s opener and Adleigh coolly added the extras.

Moor continued to handle the ball well before the break with the two 16 year old half-backs, Archie Bruce and Brad Samme, combining well to create an opening for captain Scott Sheard to touch down for an unconverted try, which made the score 1012 at the interval.

Moor were again slow out of the blocks following the restart and conceded another converted try to go 18-10 down, but they were given a life line when Thornhill’s Danny Fisher was sin binned.

The hosts soon capitalised when Aiden Sheard went over for a four pointer. This was followed by another Moor try shortly afterwards when Samme touched down to level the scores at 1818.

Moor never looked back after levelling the scores and soon nudged themselves ahead when Scott Sheard found a gap and touched down under the Thornhill sticks for a converted try, which put the home side 2418 in front.

The intense heat may have taken its toll on the home side in the latter stages as Thornhill threatened a late comeback when they scored from close range to narrow the gap to 24-22, but Moor held on to clinch victory in an enthralling encounter.

The Maroons, who are currently second in the Entry Division, have a chance to go top if they win their two games in hand on current leaders Hunslet.

ThePress

Friday August 28, 2015

SUPER 8s: CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

PLAYER RATINGS DONCASTER RLFC

DOGS DEFEAT DONS SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

DONCASTER RLFC BATLEY BULLDOGS

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at the Keepmoat Stadium

BATLEY BULLDOGS grabbed a much needed victory in their battle for survival with a second-half fightback against already relegated Doncaster.

The Dons led 14-6 at the interval and should have probably been further ahead in a half where they were well on top.

But the second stanza was a totally different story as the Bulldogs dominated, running in six second-half tries to Doncaster’s one to win 38-20.

The Dons opened the scoring with 14 minutes gone with strong passing ten metres out opening up space on the right hand side for Tom Hodson to put in Liam Welham who dummied his way through to score.

With 23 minutes gone the Bulldogs were held just short of the line and on the final tackle, a long kick into the corner went to ground, Dons’ Tom Hodson picked up the loose ball and darted through a gap, but play was pulled back as it was adjudged that Hodson had fumbled the ball.

The Bulldogs had another set of six on the Dons line, but

Shaun Ainscough grabbed two second-half tries in Batley’s win good defence from the home side kept out the visitors.

Batley levelled the scores after half an hour, with Cosgrove going over in the corner. Scott Leatherbarrow kicked from the corner to put Batley into a 4-6 lead.

From the restart, the Dons’ kick was a good one, and the Bulldogs defence knocked it into touch for a goal line drop out.

The Dons kept the pressure up and regained the lead when Brett Waller burst through from close range, with Dave Scott converting.

The Dons were awarded a 37th minute penalty ten metres out which was tapped, and Musolino went over for the unconverted try.

Doncaster leading 14-6 at the interval.

The Bulldogs grabbed the

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opening try of the second half, as some good passing out wide found Wayne Reittie who did well to control the ball and touch down.

Leatherbarrow again kicked from the touchline to bring the Bulldogs within two points of the Dons Doncaster should have scored with 49 minutes gone but Mike Kelly knocked on over the try line.

Batley though took the lead within a minute, with a break leading to three attacking players bearing down on the one defender and the ball passed by Leatherbarrow out to Cain Southernwood for a fine try.

The Bulldogs went further in front soon after when centre Shaun Ainscough received the ball ten metres out and quickly changed the direction of play to fool the Dons defence for a superb try.

Leatherbarrow failed to land the conversion, but the Bulldogs had a 22-14 lead.

A superb kick across field that the Dons failed to catch led to the next score, an easy try for Wayne Rettie.

Shaun Squires, playing on the wing, went over for a 64th minute try which was converted by Leatherbarrow.

Doncaster hit back with 68 minutes gone with a quick pass out wide to Tom Hodson who scored in the corner.

Dave Scott converted to cut Batley’s lead to 12 points.

However, the Bulldogs soon increased the lead again with a try in the corner from Ainscough, Leatherbarrow converting the final score of the game.

Dave Scott Tom Hodson Danny Cowling Liam Welham Peter Fox Joe McLocklan Ryan Wright Matt Groat Kyle Kesik Ryan Verlinden Mike Kelly Ben Musolino Mike Emmett

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SUBS Matt Carbutt Brett Waller Jack Walton Loto Tagaloa

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BATLEY BULLDOGS James Craven Wayne Reittie Shaun Ainscough Elliot Cosgrove Shaun Squires Cain Southernwood Scott Leatherbarrow Keegan Hirst Luke Blake Adam Gledhill Sam Scott Brad Day James Brown

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SUBS Alex Rowe Alex Bretherton Alistair Leak Tom Lillycrop

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DONCASTER RLFC Tries: Welham (17), Waller (34), Musolino (37), Hodson (68) Goals: Scott 2/4

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Cosgrove (30), Rettie (43, 60), Southernwood (50), Ainscough (55, 76), Squires (64) Goals: Leatherbarrow 5/7 Referee: Martin Woodhead / Halftime:14-6 / Penalties: 8-8 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Attendance: 745 / Man of the match: Scott Leatherbarrow

A lift Sweet 60 for Shaw Cross Sharks league title

NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

ELLAND SHAW CROSS SHARKS

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SHAW CROSS SHARKS scored 10 tries, all with different scorers, as they hammered Elland 60-6.

The home side were lively in the opening exchanges and very aggressive in defence, but the Sharks were solid and when they gained good field position Tom Rogers managed to put Andrew Fawkes over for the first score of the match.

On his way to the line he took a head shot in the act of scoring and a penalty was awarded making it an eight-point try, with Casey Johnson converting both attempts.

The Sharks began to apply more pressure and man of the match Brandan French created a slick try for Dickie Piper with a smart inside ball which saw the prop forward crash over near the posts, Johnson again converted to make it 14-0.

Elland were shellshocked, as Shaw Cross smothered any attacks they had to offer, and it was a fast-passing move that saw Adam

Masson outstrip the cover for another Sharks’ try for a 20-0 lead on 30 mins.

The hosts were ill disciplined and when John Rourke took a quick tap the defence was flat footed as he romped over by the posts for another six pointer.

The away side showed no signs of stopping and a strong break from Robbie Byatt produced the next try, when he flicked out a superb pass to the supporting Sam Ottewell who sprinted clear to score, Johnson added the extras to push the score to 32-0 at half time.

The game continued in the same fashion in the second period and a brilliant pass from Will Poching saw Ottewell sprint away with young speedster Joe Halloran in support, he then found James Davies who dived over but the try was chalked off for a forward pass. However it didn’t take long though as Robbie Byatt burst clear for a fine solo effort to put the Sharks 38-0 ahead.

Things got worse for the home side as an

Elland player dived low into a tackle and was injured, the game was held up as the medical staff agreed the player needed hospital treatment.

After a 30 minute break the game restarted and the Sharks were soon back in the groove with some smart play from Rogers and Jordan Anderson getting French clear to score.

Elland rallied and scored what was their only points of the game through Luke Read before Anderson, Ottewell and Rogers teamed up to send Halloran over for Shaw Cross’ eighth try.

Brandon French Another long-range effort from Jack Gledhill took the Sharks to 54-6 and the scoring was completed when Rogers dummied and burst clear from 40 metres to bring up the 60, Johnson was in fine form with the boot landing 10 from 11 conversions as Shaw Cross attempt to mount a late attack on the play-offs.

They currently sit in fifth and entertain Pilkington Recs next on September 5 at Leeds Road.

James Glover scores hat-trick as Rams reserves land home tie DEWSBURY RAMS RESERVES have secured a home play-off tie after they edged out Featherstone Rovers 28-24 at the BigFellas Stadium.

Jonathon Schofield’s team will now entertain the Rovers at the Tetley’s Stadium for a place in the Reserves Championship final.

The Rams cause was helped when Featherstone’s first team regular Jy Hitchcox was shown a red card after just 20 minutes and it was the Rovers that scored the first.

Dewsbury hit back when Serbia international Jason Muranka broke the line and offloaded to James Glover to cross for his first. Glover’s half back partner Brad Delaney notched the Rams in

front at 6-4, and not soon after Glover had his second after some fine work from Byron Smith and James Delaney.

This was also where Hitchcox was sent off after a late challenge but this didn’t stop Ben Blackmore getting the Rovers’ second try to leave the Rams 12-10 up at the break.

The second half started slow until Glover who has made one appearance for the first team - completed his hat-trick as he went over from dummy half.

The home side then made it 16-16 with former Dewsbury player Jordan Grayston adding the extras to the Rovers’ score.

Grayston then but his side in front with a try

of his own to give Featherstone a 20-16 advantage.

Rams forward Josh Ellis was then sent to the sin bin for a high tackle, and with both slides playing with 12 men Dewsbury drew level with full back Austin Buchanan picking the ball out the air after a bomb by Glover to score.

Delaney’s boot give the Rams a slender lead before Ellis returned from the bin to seal the win after charging through the Rovers’ defence.

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SHAW CROSS A team produced a fine display away at Hunslet Warriors to gain a momentous win and lift the Yorkshire Men’s Division Two title.

The Sharks started in excellent form and they had to, as every point mattered as the league could have potentially been won or lost on points difference.

Great displays from forwards Johnny Numa, Wayne Hirst and Chris Renton laid the platform for Shaw Cross and they started the scoring early with Jamie Searby touching down under the posts .

Shaw Cross continued the scoring with great solo efforts from Aiden Kay and Alex Whittaker both touching down outwide.

Forward Steve Talbot then beat three defenders to put full back Daniel Howard under the sticks. Howard then scored another not long after with a great piece of footwork.

At the back end of the half, Hunslet got on the score sheet and from the restart the Sharks regained possession. This lead to Searby then scoring his second on the half-time whistle. Whittaker kicked four conversions to make it 32-6 at the break.

Shaw Cross continued to outclass the Warriors in the second half. Stephen Morton and Mitchell Firth both scoring great tries from good build up play.

Hunslet then replied with a breakaway try of their own but James Collins’ side were not finished yet as Tom Stuckey crashed over in the corner. Whittaker rounded off the one-sided contest with the boot.

The huge win proved to be crucial as they won the championship on points difference as Bradford Dudley Hill, who started the day at the top of the league could only win 30-26 at third-placed Heworth, to lose the title by 19 on points difference.

Shaw Cross A will now hope to do the double, after they took on rivals Batley DMR last night (Thurs) at the Tetley’s Stadium in the Jim Brown cup final.

HORROR FOR JORDAN A DOCTOR told Shaw Cross Sharks player Jordan Anderson that one sneeze could leave him paralysed.

This was after the 20-year-old broke two bones in his neck in Shaw Cross’ 60-6 victory over Elland last weekend.

Anderson was hit late by a player after he kicked the ball early in the match, but remained on the pitch for the game.

Anderson, a former Castleford Tigers junior, was treated by the pitch and at half-time and was given the all clear after the youngster was suffering from no severe pain and said he felt “ok”.

The half back, who last week gained the man of the match for the Heavy Woollen select side said the injury was an unfortunate part of the game.

“Obviously it was a really nasty challenge but unfortunately these things sometimes happen in rugby league,” Jordan said.

“They confirmed that they aren’t bad breaks in my neck because they aren’t around my spinal cord.

“But they just have to keep an eye on me because at the front of my neck there’s a bone that’s chipped but not moved, if it moves they’ll have to put a pin through it.”

Anderson, who has been playing rugby league since the age of 11, was phoned by club physio Rob Stephenson the following day to check how his neck was and advised him to go to the hospital.

“He said he’d jarred his neck but said it

All or nothing for Batley

Bank Holiday clash with Broncos DEWSBURY RAMS will be looking to bounce back from last week’s home defeat to Whitehaven when they play London Broncos at the Tetley’s Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday (3pm).

BATLEY BULLDOGS’ top four chances lie on Monday’s tie against Featherstone Rovers at the BigFellas Stadium (3pm).

The Dogs got their first win of the Super 8s last Sunday, in a 48-30 victory over relegated Doncaster at the Keepmoat Stadium.

John Kear’s side will be up against a determined Rovers side, who last weekend ended Workington Town’s five-match unbeaten record up in Cumbria.

While Batley closed the gap on Workington to just three points, they know they can’t afford anymore slip ups in their final fixtures.

But while the Bulldogs can still reach the play-offs, they can’t seem to shake off the threat of Hunslet and the dreaded prospect of relegation.

The Hawks gained a shock win in London last weekend, which kept them still just two points behind Kear’s team.

This weekend Hunslet travel to Whitehaven, who are just one point behind their neighbours Workington after their 42-30 victory over Dewsbury. However, Workington are expected to pick up the win on Monday as they host Doncaster.

But the Bulldogs will be focused on their game against top club Featherstone, and will be looking to gain revenge over the Rovers, having already lost to them twice in the regular season.

They were narrowly beaten 23-16 at The Mount but were beaten convincingly at the BigFellas in a 44-16 loss.

Batley will welcome two players back into their squad for the Bank Holiday clash.

Forward Sean Hesketh was out last weekend with a dead leg, while winger Alex Brown

was nothing serious,” said Stephenson, who was first to treat Anderson at the game.

“I asked him to come off the field for treatment but he wanted to stay on.

“I wasn’t worried that he’d broken his neck. He was not unconscious, he was perfectly coherent and his eyes looked ok. He said his neck was just sore.

“He wasn’t motionless when he went down, it was like he was waiting to see if the ref was giving the penalty or not.

“By the time I ran on he was starting to get up. I asked him all the questions; ‘did he have pins and needles in his arms and legs?’ ‘could he move his fingers?’ and things like that.” added the club’s physio.

While the official didn’t see the incident, Shaw Cross coach Brett Turner said he asked referee Paul Marklove to protect his players.

“It was a reckless challenge off the ball that’s done it. The last two games we’ve played we’ve won quite easily and I think the referee has been letting the opposition get away with a bit,” he said.

“The lads need protecting. We spoke to the referee when it was starting to get heated and explained that these boys aren’t professional players, they still have work on Monday.”

Jordan has been ever-present for Shaw Cross throughout their National Conference League season and his performances have seen him linked with a move to Championship side Batley Bulldogs.

Shaun Squires also missed Sunday’s win through illness.

Brown may have to wait for his chance to regain his number five position after Shaun Squires played and scored there in his absence.

Former Shaw Cross junior Squires this week signed a two-year-deal with the Bulldogs along with hooker Alistair Leak.

The pair join Shaun Ainscough, James Brown, Joe Chandler, James Craven, Brad Day, Adam Gledhill, Sean Hesketh, Keegan Hirst, Tom Lillycrop, Lee Mitchell, Wayne Reittie, Alex Rowe and Cain Southernwood in Batley players signed for the 2016 season.

A win for Morrison’s side will all but cement a top two finish and a home tie for the Rams.

The Broncos also go into the game in a run of bad form, after a defeat to Whitehaven two weeks ago and a shock home loss to Hunslet last weekend that leaves them three points behind Dewsbury.

While the Rams, London and Featherstone are all certain of a play-off spot, the order in which the three teams will finish still hangs in the balance, with the team from the capital having somewhat the hardest final run of games in the Super 8s.

After Monday’s clash, Andrew Henderson’s side have home games against Workington and Batley, before ending the eights away at Featherstone.

Despite last week’s defeat, Dewsbury still have their eye on the Rovers and finishing in pole position.

While a defeat to the Broncos would all but seal top spot for Rovers, a win would set up a mouthwatering tie in a week’s time at the BigFellas Stadium.

However, Morrison will be looking for an improvement from his side after he described last Sunday’s display as a ‘tired’ performance.

Despite holding the lead for a large chunk of the game, and scoring six tries, Dewsbury lost 42-30 to play-off chasing Whitehaven in front of their own fans.

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Karl Pryce “We did well for the first 25 minutes but we fell apart after then,” Morrison admitted.

“We worked hard on our defence all week but the effort just wasn’t up to scratch.

“I was conscious of Whitehaven’s comeback last week so we prepared for a team who were always going to play tough for the full 80, but they played stronger for longer than us and deserved the win.

“We didn’t stick to the gameplan. We looked tired and the talk dropped off, I’ve never seen so many passes go to ground.

“We won’t win anything if we continue to play like that.”

Rams’ centre Karl Pryce also picked up an injury in the game after landing on his back after scoring a try in the second-half and will have a late fitness test.

Pryce came into the team in the place of Bradford loanee Etu Uaisele, who could be welcomed back. Jason Crookes could also be a possibility on the left centre, after he began last weekend’s game on the bench.