Batley and Birstall News

The Nostalgia column with Margaret Watson

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Powerful shows: Chickenshed Theatre was persuaded to come to the area by MP Tracy Brabin.

Shows deal with knives and bullying

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Treasurer: Laurence Campbell, a board of trustees member, receives his five year long certificate from chair of the trustees Judith Priestley.

The Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre column with Nick Whittingham

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Roger Marsh interview: ‘North can be the solution for UK PLC, not part of the problem’

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WATCH: Stunning footage of Batley's Step into the Future celebration

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What is balconing? Foreign Office warns Brits on holiday in Spain

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Dangerous tropical illnesses commonly caught abroad – and how to avoid them

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Police numbers have risen in West Yorkshire

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Brigadier Michael Bray laying the Dukes wreath at the Wellington College Remembrance ceremony.

A family association with the Dukes stretching back 150 years

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The best wedding present

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How many of these Yorkshire filming locations do you recognise?

The Harry Potter filming spots in Yorkshire - and five other famous blockbusters shot here

Lifestyle
Although travelling to tropical countries can be exciting, it always carries some risk of potentially falling ill

Dangerous tropical illnesses commonly caught abroad – and how to avoid them

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Staincliffe Hall Road, Batley

Two arrested after 'targeted attack' sparks violence in Batley

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Batley residents enjoy a speech by Kim Leadbeater.

WATCH: A stunning evening for all the community at the Big Batley Iftar 2018

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Kirklees Magistrated Court in Huddersfield. (D525A439)

Latest court reports from Kirklees Magistrates

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Jabir Patel smashed 150 not out off just 52 balls as Mount B secured victory over Outlane last Saturday.

Leaders Mount suffer defeat as Patel produces sensational innings for B team

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The new e-fit issued by police

Detectives issue fresh appeal over robber who punched boy, 13, and stole his crutches

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Heworth ARLFC. picture courtesy of Google

Tributes paid to Yorkshire rugby player who died after coming off pitch during game

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