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Simon Reevell visited the Shoulder of Mutton pub in Briestfield. The pub is struggling and faces closure. (D513A306)

Woolwich soldier murder must not lead army to retreat into barracks, said Dewsbury and Mirfield MP

The vicious murder of a soldier in a London street should not lead our armed forces to retreat into barracks, Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Simon Reevell said.

Chomping at the bit to raise money!

As a rule, me and my Welsh cob Maggie are more used to prancing round the showring or showing off in the dressage arena than doing anything too strenuous.

This week’s paper

In this week’s Batley and Birstall News:

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust interim chief executive Stephen Eames.

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals new deadline to become Foundation Trust

NHS bosses say they are working towards securing the long-term future of the district’s cash-strapped hospitals trust.

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Diamond wedding couple. Brian & Eva Johnson from Batley.
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Diamond day for pen friends Brian and Eva

It started with a letter and created a love affair lasting decades.

Regional rss

Dean of Ripon dies in hospital

The Dean of Ripon, the Very Reverend Keith Jukes, has died just hours after he was admitted to hospital, the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds said.

Warm welcome for Tour hero Hinault

Five times Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault said he could not believe the welcome he was given by schoolchildren when he visited Yorkshire ahead of the famous cycle race's arrival in the county next year.

Apology over Ukip foster parents

Rotherham council has apologised over the way it handled a decision to remove three Eastern European children from foster parents who were members of Ukip.

Van driver killer jailed for life

A killer has been jailed for life for the "atrocious" murder of a van driver who he stabbed in the neck in North Yorkshire.

Duke joins Kohima veterans service

The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying in York.

National rss

Eight held over family fire deaths

Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.

Call for child abduction UK 'hub'

Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.

Stewardess charged after drugs find

An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.

Holiday weather warms up - a bit

Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.

Dog attack boy, two, has surgery

A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.

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