LOCALS say their once “ghost town” has been transformed into a “boom town” with a wicked vibe and attracts people from miles away. The West Yorkshire town of Batley is thriving thanks to the wide ...

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To some it really is a 'fabulous' town with lots to offer - but those with longer memories are not always so complimentary. In the red corner, and positive about Batley, is amateur boxer Obi Hussain ...

Workington Town 24 Batley Bulldogs 31: A much-improved showing from Workington Town saw them come up just short of a win against Batley yesterday. A couple of mistakes led to opportunities for the ...

HUNDREDS of anti-racists rallied in Batley in West Yorkshire yesterday ahead of a by-election that is being contested by the far right. The rally was called by Stand Up To Racism after it was reported ...

Terrified neighbours described a series of 'gas blasts' that shook houses and sparked a huge blaze in Batley, West Yorks FIVE men were injured in a suspected gas blast that rocked a town centre last ...

Brand new designs for Batley’s £14.5m 'revival' have been revealed, and the public are being asked to help shape key details. The major scheme is being funded through both government and local funding ...

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RESIDENTS of the Kirkless borough of Batley are frustrated with the parking situation in the town’s centre. Locals have complained about the number of non-blue badge holders parking in spots reserved ...