Andrew Gale: Willey’s got all the attributes to be a big success
YORKSHIRE have signed David Willey from Northamptonshire and I think it is a fantastic signing for the club – it shows our intent to keep driving forward to win trophies. Predominantly, David has had...
View ArticleChris Waters: Aiming to follow ‘grandad’ Booth’s example on way to title
YORKSHIRE went into their current County Championship match against Sussex at Hove looking for a seventh successive Championship victory.By my reckoning, it would be the first time they had achieved...
View ArticleWhisk up a choccy treat ..
IF you’re even mildly interested in cake (and let’s face it, who isn’t?!), it won’t have escaped your notice that The Great British Bake Off is back.As a nation we love chocolate and you’ll rarely...
View ArticleHigh fat low carb debate
In terms of kitchen ‘outlaws’, sugar has completely overtaken fat as public enemy number one.In fact, fat has been making something of a comeback in recent years, and the latest advocates to sing its...
View ArticleA perfect day with ‘Grandma’
There was plenty for all the family to enjoy at a charity fun day organised by Grandma Pollard’s fish and chip shop.Stacks of activities kept young and older entertained, including fun stalls, stocks,...
View ArticleWelcome win for Lightcliffe
Lightcliffe came up with a timely and vital Bradford League win before the heavy rain arrived today.Alex Stead’s men aided their Division One survival bid with a 69-run home win over East Bierley.Next...
View ArticleSussex v Yorkshire: Champions struggle to breathe life into Hove task
THIS was not a day that will live in the memory.The only time spectators were sat on the edge of their seats was when the action began at 2pm after heavy rain, and then only out of necessity as the...
View ArticleFax sunk by ex-player Worrincy
Halifax fell to their third successive Super Eights defeat after Sheffield Eagles came from behind to win 28-24 at the Keepmoat Stadium.Rob Worrincy’s hat trick, including two in the second half, saw...
View ArticleElland lost at sea as Sharks circle
Elland were humbled 60-6 at home by Shaw Cross Sharks in Division One of the National Conference League on Saturday.It was a worrying defeat for Karl Fairbank’s men but they still have a six-point...
View ArticleOvenden held by Campion
Ovenden West Riding and Campion fought out a 1-1 draw at Natty Lane in the West Riding CA’s Premier Division on Saturday.West Riding got off to an excellent start when George Bamford was bundled off...
View ArticleFarsley next for jubilant Brighouse
Brighouse Town will travel to Farsley Celtic tomorrow (7.45) boosted by their first Evo Stik Northern Premier League win of the season on Saturday.Ernest Boafo struck a hat-trick to give Town a 3-1...
View ArticleSaints on way back to Premier
Sowerby St Peter’s have sealed their return to the Foster’s Halifax League top flight after an absence of just one season.Victory at Stones on Saturday ensured that last year’s bottom side in the...
View ArticleFOSTER’S HALIFAX LEAGUE
Saturday’s first teamsPremier DivisionTriangle v SouthowramTriangle won by 9 wkts. Triangle 11 pts. Southowram 3 pts SOUTHOWRAM 307 for eightI Hall c M Uttley b Fletcher 101 R Veal c Whippey b Fletcher...
View ArticlePlayers’ character is being tested - Marshall
Halifax head coach Richard Marshall said he would find out a great deal about his players after they fell to a third straight defeat yesterday.Marshall saw his side leading by six points going into the...
View ArticleGillespie issues challenge as Yorkshire aim for perfection
JASON GILLESPIE admits champions-elect Yorkshire are still striving to find the perfect performance.The Yorkshire first-team coach conceded his side have yet to hit top gear in this year’s County...
View ArticleCouple make history
Terry Logan and Emma Mortimer, both of Hebden Bridge, were married at Todmorden Unitarian Church on Saturday, August 8. Terry is a singer with the well-known local group, the Jam Factory, who played...
View ArticleYoung cyclist injured in crash
A young cyclist was injured after a collision with a car on Friday.Emergency services were called to Burnley Road, at the junction with Hudson Street, Cornholme, at around 2.30pm.The cyclist, a...
View ArticleRigg’s is growing for the future
Celebrations making the 70th anniversary of the Gordon Rigg garden centre at Walsden are now in full flow.Anniversary events are being run at the Walsden and Rochdale branches each weekend until...
View ArticlePerennials for late summer
Very often gardens can lack colour and interest at this time of the year. The main early summer flowers have started to go over and the autumn colours and flowers have not yet started which can result...
View ArticleMonday FA Cup replay for Brighouse
Brighouse Town will be heading for Greater Manchester on Monday instead of to the east coast as a result of yesterday’s 1-1 FA Cup draw with Atherton Collieries.The cup replay takes priority for Paul...
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