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Warnock gets stuck into Leeds United job
NEW manager Neil Warnock has already seen plenty to get stuck into as he aims to revive Leeds United’s fortunes following his appointment last weekend.
Hemel Stags to join Co-operative Championship One in 2013
The Rugby Football League has today confirmed that Hemel Stags will join the Co-operative Championship One competition in 2013.
UPDATE TUESDAY AM: Former Leeds United boss Simon Grayson takes over as manager of Huddersfield Town
The Terriers sacked Lee Clark last week and on Monday evening Grayson was confirmed as the new manager at Huddersfield.
Whittingham powers to half marathon win video
LAST Sunday’s Liversedge Half Marathon was hailed a huge success after record numbers took to the streets around Roberttown.
Northorpe up to second – Riley’s treble all in vain
Northorpe United moved up to second place Heavy Woollen Sunday League Division Two after a 5-3 victory over Heckmondwike Sports Club.
Redfearn pleased to sign off with win
NEIL Redfearn returns to his old job as head of the youth set-up at Leeds United today, but was delighted to finish his caretaker manager job with a win at Elland Road.
Northern Rail Cup latest
BATLEY Bulldogs have an excellent chance of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the Northern Rail Cup following last Sunday’s 50-16 victory over London Skolars.
Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions first round draw
BRADFORD League champions Woodlands have been handed a tough draw in this year’s Black Sheep Yorkshire Champions Trophy first round.
Clash of the champions
Wrenthorpe and Townville will represent the Central Yorkshire Cricket League in two 40-over pre-season challenge matches against Bradford League sides.
Brook is spot-on as Lees earn WR semi
Thornhill Lees powered into the West Riding Sunday Cup semi-finals with a convincing 5-1 win over Manston Wanderers.
Batley Bulldogs seal cup win over London Skolars
Batley Bulldogs made it two wins from two in this year’s Northern Rail Cup after Sunday’s 50-16 win at home against London Skolars.
Batley Bulldogs sign Alex Brown
Batley Bulldogs have boosted their ranks with the signing of Alex Brown.
Warnock makes first contribution to Leeds United cause
IT was supposed to be a watching brief on his first day in his new job, but new Leeds United manager Neil Warnock could not resist delivering pre-match and half-time team talks to the players now under his command as the Whites took on Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
Dream debut as George scores winner for England U16s
MIRFIELD’S rising football star George Green had a dream debut for England Under-16s as he hit a last-minute goal in their 1-0 win over Spain.
Riders celebrate at Yorkshire Auto Cycle Union awards
The Yorkshire Centre Auto Cycle Union celebrated recent successes at their presentation evening last Saturday.
Becchio crowns Leeds United comeback
AN injury-time strike by Luciano Becchio gave Neil Redfearn a winning send off as Leeds United caretaker manager as the Whites came from two down to beat Doncaster Rovers 3-2 at Elland Road.
Batley RL’s ‘fab four’ plan 50-mile hike to raise club funds
FOUR doughty Batley Bulldogs’ officials are putting their best foot (or feet) forward in a 50-mile fund-raising walk to raise money to improve the club’s facilities, writes Trevor Watson.
Khan reaches national boxing semi-final
CLECKHEATON Boxing Academy’s Ismail Khan will compete for a place in the National Schoolboys final this weekend after a convincing display in his quarter-final last Saturday.
Four-try Delaney in Moor U17 win
Dewsbury Moor Under-17s overcame East Leeds to win 38-20 in the Yorkshire Youth League.
Birstall Victoria seek players for girls team
Birstall Victoria will be holding their first training session for a new girls Under-12s team this Sunday between 11am and noon at White Lee School playing fields.
Featherstone Rovers win opening Northern Rail Cup game
FEATHERSTONE Rovers warmed up for the visit of Dewsbury Rams this Sunday by thrashing Oldham 68-0 in their opening game of the Northern Rail Cup on Wednesday night.
Huddersfield Town begin search for new manager
HUDDERSFIELD Town have started the search for a new manager following Wednesday’s surprise sacking of Lee Clark.
Female refs pass with flying colours
A GROUP of teenage girls passed a two-day referees course with flying colours this week.
Kear warns players no place is safe
BATLEY Bulldogs go into their second Northern Rail Cup game, against London Skolars at Mount Pleasant on Sunday (2.30pm) with a warning from coach John Kear that no place is safe.
We carried too many players - Redfearn
CARETAKER boss Neil Redfearn was critical of the players after overseeing a second defeat in charge of Leeds United last night at Coventry.
Who are the ‘fab four’ on the march for Batley Bulldogs?
See this week’s edition of the Batley and Birstall News to find out who will be walking from Batley Bulldogs to Leigh Centurions to raise ground development funds.
High hopes for fans as a new season begins
THE waiting is almost over as Batley and Dewsbury supporters are eagerly anticipating the start of the new rugby season this weekend.
Managerless Leeds United pay the penalty
RUDDERLESS Leeds United’s faltering season slumped to a new low as they lost to bottom of the table Coventry.
Robbie Hunter-Paul’s Northern Rail Cup predictions
NORTHERN Rail Cup ambassador have given he thoughts on this season’s competition.
Huddersfield Town confirm charity 10K route
HUDDERSFIELD Town, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Kirklees Active Leisure have confirmed the route for the charity 10km run taking place on Sunday March 18.
Redfearn’s hopes may rest on Coventry result
CARETAKER boss Neil Redfearn does not believe he has to win every game he has in charge in order to be given the chance of the Leeds United manager’s job full-time, but defeat in tonight’s game at bottom of the table Coventry will send his odds soaring.
Blackpool remains goal for cup final ambitions
Blackpool FC’s Bloomfield Road will again play host to the Northern Rail Cup final on Sunday July 29.
Jackson fires hat-trick in Batley U14s cup win
Batley Juniors FC Under-14s triumphed 9-0 at home to Westend Tigers in the first round of the Huddersfield League Cup.
Liversedge FC v Pickering Town date change
Liversedge FC will entertain Pickering Town in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division on Saturday March 31 (3pm).
Poyet would like to return to Leeds United
BRIGHTON boss Gus Poyet has admitted he would like to return to Leeds United as manager - but maybe not at this time.
Whittingham wins Liversedge Half Marathon
ANDREW Whittingham of Altrincham and District AC won the Liversedge Half Marathon last Sunday.
Sedge do the Easter hop
LIVERSEDGE FC are taking part in the Northern Counties East League Groundhop scheme which promises a cracking Easter weekend packed with football.
Batley Bulldogs fight back for Northern Rail Cup win at Keighley Cougars
Batley Bulldogs produced a storming second-half fightback to win 22-16 at Keighley Cougars in Sunday's opening Northern Rail Cup group game.
Keiran’s flying high following England call
Keiran Constable is set to spend his half-term holiday in Portugal but he won’t be on the beach – instead he will be playing roller hockey for England.
Sunday’s Rugby League involving Batley Bulldogs, Dewsbury Rams and Hunlset Hawks
BATLEY Bulldogs, Dewsbury Rams and Hunslet Hawks are all due to kick off their Northern Rail Cup campaigns this afternoon (Sunday).
Which Heavy Woollen Sunday League games have survived the freeze?
TO find out which of today’s Heavy Woollen Sunday League matches have survived the freezing weather visit http://full-time.thefa.com/Index.do?league=623548
Mount Pleasant beat freeze and White Horse to take second spot
MOUNT Pleasant moved up to second place in Division Three of the Heavy Woollen Sunday Football League with a 3-1 win at White Horse.
Spen lad Redfearn in Elland Road hotseat
NEIL Redfearn has been the toast of many Leeds United supporters this week after masterminding a victory over Bristol City.
Is your match on this weekend (February 11 and 12)?
HERE is an easy to use list to find out which local sporting events are on and off this weekend.
Cricket: Twenty20 Cup – league winners meet
Woodlands and Undercliffe will meet in the Bradford Cricket League Dyson Insulations Twenty20 Cup first round as they make their debuts in the competition.
New date for 10K road race
DEWSBURY Road Runners are hoping the streets of Dewsbury and Batley will reverberate to the sound of pounding feet on Sunday March 4 – the potential new date for the town’s 10K road race.
Vic hope to bounce back
BIRSTALL Victoria will be aiming to bounce back from their Jim Brown Cup semi-final defeat to Dewsbury Celtic on Saturday when they welcome New Earswick All Blacks to White Lee in the Pennine League Championship (2.30pm).
Supporters out in force for Keighley trip
Batley look set to be backed by a healthy following on Sunday with at least two supporters groups running trips to the game.
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Weather for Batley
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
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Temperature: 11 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: South west
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