Batley and Birstall News

FEATURE: ‘If my sculptures make people smile, then it makes me happy too’

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This horse, Juliette, was seized from its owner in Shipley, Bradford, and is now being cared for in the south of England

West Yorkshire highest for horse cruelty complaints as sick animals 'dumped at roadside'

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Cyber crime officers to be recruited in West Yorkshire

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Buying tickets for the FIFA 2018 World Cup finals in Russia? Don't fall foul of the scammers

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Severe disruption to Northern train services after incident between Halifax and Bradford

Transport

Police investigating death of man found inside Batley house

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Mirfield footballers poised for five-a-side charity clash

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Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

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Ali Benaun, Sexual Assault, Timperley, Court Widnes. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/most-wanted/most-wanted-detail/?AppealId=50782

Britain’s Most Wanted list: sexual crimes

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Paul Foulstone scored a try and kicked three goals.

Dewsbury Celtic fight back complete third successive home win

Rugby
Joss Ratcliffe dives in at the corner as Thornhill Trojans secured a dramatic victory over Leigh Miners Rangers which saw them move top of National Conference League Division One. Picture: Dave Jewitt.

Trojans produce stunning fight back to secure dramatic victory

Rugby
Paul March took control of the Sharks at York Acorn following the departure of Zach Johnson.

Shaw Cross take positives from Acorn defeat as March takes charge of Sharks

Rugby
Tom Pearce celebrates scoring his first goal for Leeds United. Picture: Simon Hulme

Pearce’s first goal helps Leeds United to edge out Barnsley

Football

Newly formed Dewsbury Moor U18s begin to gel with fine victory over Myton

Rugby

Littletown and Hartshead meet in Wheatley Cup final

Football

Ravenswharfe ease into Heavy Woollen Challenge Trophy final

Football

Crackenedge’s double hopes are ended by Callaghan Cup defeat to Real Moor

Football

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Explore art after hours with Museums at Night

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The Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare, attributed to John Taylor. Picture National Portrait Gallery

Did you know that these 36 everyday phrases were created by Shakespeare?

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Treat yourself to a juicy burger at one of these popular Yorkshire locations

10 of the best burger joints in Yorkshire

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Its not unknown that us Yorkshire folk love the pudding which is named after our great region, but which is the best way to make a Yorkshire pudding?

Revealed: Which is the best way to make Yorkshire puddings?

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A magical meander to Midgley Moor

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Liv Reisis with her baby Brodie, who died in October.

"Please give my baby's presents back!" Grieving Batley mother's heartbreak

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Southway, Mirfield. Image: Google

Boy, 14, found with serious injuries in Mirfield: Police and paramedics called to street

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Kirklees Magistrated Court in Huddersfield. (D525C439)

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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The man's body was found inside a house in Norfolk Street, Batley. Picture: Google

Police investigating death of man found inside Batley house

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Police are seeking witnesses to a collision on the M62 near Hartshead Moor services.

Police seek witnesses to serious crash on M62 near Hartshead Moor services

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Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

Drivers warned to expect rush hour delays due to smart motorway fault on West Yorkshire motorway

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