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Town crier on hand to open new Shackleton’s showroom
A brass band, tea party and a town crier marked the opening of Shackleton’s new showroom.
Safety first at Rixonway
A Dewsbury manufacturer has been honoured for its committment to safety for the fourth year in a row.
RBS chief Stephen Hester to speak at Wakefield meeting with Ed Balls
The man set to leave as boss of Royal Bank of Scotland with at least a £1.6m payoff will speak at a business meeting in Wakefield next month.
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Nominations are simply Fantastic
A marketing firm is keeping its fingers crossed after being nominated for three industry awards.
Alex’s royal recognition!
One of Cleckheaton’s most remarkable business success stories has been rewarded with a top business accolade from the Duke of York.
Finance deal to aid growth
A concrete firm has secured funding to invest in its Dewsbury and London sites.
Road closures on M62
Motorists are being warned that part of the M62 will be closed tonight (Sunday) as part of ongoing work on the managed motorway upgrade scheme.
Bulldogs join with Batley Baths
Keep your eyes peeled during your next workout – you might just spot a Batley Bulldog!
Sad day as Batley baker closes doors
A luxury bakery championed by Yorkshire foodies has closed its doors after six years.
Makeovers at glamourous gala
A glamourous networking event will showcase beauty and fashion entrepreneurs from across the county.
Pet project for Dogs’ Trust
A charity has hosted a doggy awareness week to teach people about all aspects of dog ownership. The Dogs Trust Advice and Adoption centre in Birstall has been informing children about looking after their pets from nutrition to grooming. The adoption centre has been open for the past 18 months in the Pets at Home store and has rehomed 33 dogs. Adoption advisor of The Dogs Trust Neil Brown said: “We want the children to grow up and keep this information in mind. “It is really important to get children involved, get them familiar with dogs and get into good habits when looking after pets.”
Real Ale Trail pubs bring in strict new rules
Strict rules are being imposed on unruly drinkers by pubs along West Yorkshire’s popular Real Ale Trail.
Batley Business and Retail Association chairman steps down
The chairman of the Batley Business and Retail Association (BBRA) has stepped down after five years’ service.
Double landmark for firm
An accountancy firm celebrated a double landmark by marking its diamond jubilee and the 90th birthday of its founder.
Top law man joins Spen firm
An employment law specialist based in Kirklees has made a brand new appointment to its legal team.
A blooming good show!
Green Future Building (GFB), a Heckmondwike based social enterprise, had a successful weekend at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Harrogate Spring Flower Show winning a Gold Award .
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Weather for Batley
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
