Recently added articles from Batley News (Batley, England):
BREAKING NEWS: Mill destroyed in arson attack.
Aug 04, 2008 ... AN arson attack gutted a former Batley mill at the weekend. Fire crews were sent from Dewsbury, Morley and Ossett to help the Batley crew tackle the flames at the Bradford Road mill, opposite Bond Street, at 1.50am on Saturday. Firefighters used an aerial platform, ...
Woodkirk slip in Division 2.
Aug 01, 2008 ... EAST ARDSLEY A toppled Woodkirk from their perch at the top of Central Yorkshire League Division Two with a seven-wicket win. No Woodkirk batsman could get to grips with Ardsley's persistent bowling attack which saw Craig Jeffers claim a miserly 3-8, Mick Pearson chipped in with ...
Birstall triumph keeps title race at boiling point.
Aug 01, 2008 ... BIRSTALL are breathing down Wrenthorpe's necks in their quest for the Central Yorkshire League Premier Division title. Birstall earned a maximum points success against Wakefield Thornes with a hard-working team effort. Connor Williams and Rob McFarlane combined to put ...
Under-strength Hanging Heaton still manage to top 20 points.
Aug 01, 2008 ... HANGING Heaton will have been more than satisfied with their double efforts after they picked up 20 points in Bradford League Division One. Heaton were again without five first team regulars. Leaders Woodlands proved too strong for them on Saturday, while stand-in captain James ...
Heavy Woollen U11s secure Taverners Festival triumph.
Aug 01, 2008 ... THE Heavy Woollen District JCL Under-11s retained the Lord's Taverners Festival Trophy, beating Halifax in the final at Spofforth last Sunday. Heavy Woollen showed their strength in depth as they recovered from losing early wickets to post 163-4 from their 30 overs. ...
Bulldogs produce scorching victory.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Batley Bulldogs 30 Celtic Crusaders 22 By Trevor Watson BATLEY turned up the heat on an already scorching day to end their run of six successive League defeats and considerably ease their relegation fears with an outstanding performance at Mount Pleasant. ...
Cricket legend Imran Khan calls in.
Jul 31, 2008 ... THE legendary cricketer and politician Imran Khan was guest of honour at a local fundraising event. Mr Khan attended the charity dinner at the Aakash restaurant in aid of the Savayra Foundation. The charity, which was founded by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi in 2003, ...
Initiative targets trouble hotspots.
Jul 31, 2008 ... BATLEY is to be the 'hub' of a new police initiative aimed at keeping kids off the streets. Kirklees divisional commander, Chief Superintendent Barry South who came up with the plan, said: "There have been various incidents over recent months that have caused concern. ...
Dog thief sparked massive man hunt.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A DOG thief who gave police the slip sparked a 50-strong manhunt and was found hiding under a trampoline. John Walshaw, 21, was given a nine-month suspended prison sentence at Leeds Crown Court after admitting robbery and escaping from custody. Prosecutor Neil Clark ...
Traffic wardens 'affecting trade'.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A DISABLED driver given a ticket after parking in Batley town centre has accused traffic wardens of affecting trade at local shops. Barbara Johnson, of Healey, parked her car on a road off Cambridge Street, leading to the police station, to pop into local curry shop Spices and ...
Boy, 10, is injured.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A 10-YEAR-old Batley boy is in intensive care after being hit by a car in Batley. The boy suffered serious injuries after the accident, involving a silver Citroen Xantia in Carlinghow Lane, at around 5.30pm on Tuesday. He was taken to Dewsbury District Hospital ...
Police warn park perverts.
Jul 31, 2008 ... POLICE have warned men found undertaking sexual acts in Wilton Park they could face arrest for outraging public decency. In recent weeks people using the park as a meeting point for sexual relations has increased after police clamped down on the same problem three years ago. ...
FOX'S SHOCKER.
Jul 31, 2008 ... THE battle has begun to save Batley's most famous factory from the axe and secure the future for the 1,900-strong workforce. To comment on this story please log-in at the bottom of the page. Plans have been revealed that the Batley site, which was founded 155 years ...
Fox's shocker: Search for new factory site is on.
Jul 31, 2008 ... THE location of a new factory in Batley is a key part of negotiations with Fox's, say union representatives. Ian Wood, from the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union, said he would be meeting Fox's management on Monday. He said: "It's a difficult time. All the workers ...
Fox's shocker: Sign our petition to add your support.
Jul 31, 2008 ... The Batley News and Birstall News are joining the battle to save the Fox's biscuit factory at Batley. We want to show Northern Foods the strength of feeling in this area and to ensure the future for Fox's biscuits in its home town. We believe Batley has the workforce ...
Fox's shocker: Deadline for decision early next year.(Company overview)
Jul 31, 2008 ... PLANS will be decided early next year and the new factory expected to be up and running by 2011. Northern Foods announced the proposals were part of a major investment strategy. Stefan Barden, Northern chief executive, said: "We intend to invest in a state-of-the-art ...
'Negative image' of women in veil.
Jul 28, 2008 ... THE challenges of Muslim women wearing the veil were explored in a recent study for North Kirklees Interfaith Council. Looking Beyond the Veil also researched what other people think about the niqab or burka veil, which completely covers the face except for the eyes. ...
Fox's Biscuits site could close.(Company overview)
Jul 28, 2008 ... BATLEY'S famous factory Fox's Biscuits could close as part of a company shake-up. Northern Foods, which owns the company, today revealed plans that the Batley factory in Wellington Street would merge with its East Midlands-based Uttoxeter factory. The company has yet ...
Tell us where to build new houses - plea.
Jul 26, 2008 ... BATLEY folk are being urged to tell the council where they think houses should be built. Kirklees Council has contacted interested groups to ask them to identify so-called brownfield sites - land that has previously been built on but is no longer in use - that could be used for ...
Post office battlers slam evidence.
Jul 25, 2008 ... CAMPAIGNERS claim the evidence they gathered to save their post office doesn't tie up with official results used to close it. Maureen Ross was one of six Soothill locals who provided case-studies to convince Post Office Ltd to reverse its decision to close the branch in Soothill ...