- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Half want vote on EU membership
- Baby joy for Skinner at age 55
- Disabled groups in welfare protest
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Prisons nearly full: Government
- Five held in hacking investigation
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Two remanded over decapitated body
- Government record on racism slammed
- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
News
Man had half a million indecent images of children - Batley
A MAN is behind bars after police found he had nearly half a million indecent images of children – some just babies – on his computer.
Mount Pleasant cannabis farm
A CANNABIS farm was found growing in a rented property in Mount Pleasant.
Dewsbury and District Hospital boss steps down amid criticism
THE boss of the cash-strapped trust that runs Dewsbury and District Hospital has stepped down amid mounting criticism of the management of its finances.
Bath-time disaster
Taking a bath is meant to be relaxing – but for one man it ended in disaster when the bathroom ceiling came down on his head.
Sport
Ashton’s double helps Clough U14 Girls conquer Hebden Bridge
Howden Clough Under-14 Girls turned the tables on Hebden Bridge, who have beaten them for the last two seasons, with an emphatic 4-2 win.
Sharks U18 reach cup final
Shaw Cross RL Under-18s avenged their Yorkshire Youth Cup semi-final elimination last November as they beat West Hull 22-4 in Saturday’s Yorkshire Combination League Cup semi-final.
Kear’s relishing Wildcats clash
BATLEY coach John Kear is relishing the prospect of facing his former club on Sunday as Wakefield Trinity Wildcats visit Mount Pleasant for the Bulldogs’ final pre-season game (kick-off 2pm).
Excellent win boosts Overthorpe
OVERTHORPE SC boosted their promotion hopes in West Riding County Amateur League Division One with a 2-0 success at Westbrook YMCA last Saturday.
Lifestyle
Park’s plan for quacking refurb
The feathered residents of Wilton Park could be in for a treat with plans to refurbish the lake’s duck island.
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Razzle Dazzle ‘em
MURDER, corruption and All That Jazz are on their way to West Yorkshire as the latest national tour of West End and Broadway classic Chicago kicks off in Bradford.
Slapstick fun at Collegians’ panto
DEWSBURY Collegians promised a night of family fun with their latest pantomime, Aladdin.
Drummer shows office staff how to beat the blues: video)
To beat the January blues, all you need is the right rhythm.
Panto season still in full swing
PANTO season is still in full swing as a drama group get ready for their annual show.
Community
I can’t praise the NHS enough
I RECENTLY had the misfortune to suffer a heart attack and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the medical staff for the outstanding care I received.
Park’s plan for quacking refurb
The feathered residents of Wilton Park could be in for a treat with plans to refurbish the lake’s duck island.
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Weather for Batley
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: -0 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: -0 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South east
