Dewsbury Reporter

5 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Dewsbury Rams enjoyed what could be a key success on their long awaited return to action in League One. After a month without a game the Rams were understandably a little rusty at times, but a strong second half defensive effort helped them to a 20-12 victory at Workington Town who came into the game in second place in the table.

5 days ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Batley Bulldogs restored some pride with an improved display, but were still on the wrong end of a 30-14 result at home to title-chasing Toulouse Olympique. Mark Moxon’s men were competitive for much of the Betfred Championship contest and were level at 10-10 at half-time, but ultimately came up short against opponents riding high at the top of the table. The Bulldogs were without Brandon Moore, who was reported missing by his wife but later found safe over the weekend.

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Leanne Clarke

Police investigating reports that bottles of rum worth approximately £50,000 were stolen from a lorry at Fleet Services on the M3 have charged two men from Dewsbury. Officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 12.30am yesterday, May 29, to a report of suspicious circumstances relating to a van at Fleet Services on the M3 southbound in Hampshire. They found the van on the M3 southbound, near J5 and safely used a stop stick, deflating two of the van’s tyres.

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Dominic Brown

Plans to relocate Dewsbury Library Hub to a new home in the town centre have taken a step forward. Kirklees Council has announced that refurbishment work has now started at the library’s new location, with contractors Walter West Limited appointed to carry out the renovation, which is set to take 12 weeks to complete.

1 week ago | dewsburyreporter.co.uk | Tony Harber

Fourteen-year-old Scotty Hemingway is one of many youngsters who start boxing training initially to keep fit, but before long see themselves as future professional champions. Everything suggests that young Hemingway may well be in with more than a chance, writes James Bovington. “He’s got potential,” said coach Alex Wilson. “He’s been with us at Team Agoge for over two years and he’s won all four of his bouts. "His commitment is second to none.