Recently added articles from Batley News (Batley, England):
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. ...
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, ...