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Owen Restall, ball in hand, has re-signed for Dewsbury Rams ahead of the 2024 season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Rams' top try scorer and key centre back for 2024

Aldi is creating more than 800 jobs

Aldi creating more than 800 jobs across the UK before Christmas

Liam Finn, left, has praised history-maker Paul Sykes ahead of Dewsbury Rams’ ‘unpredictable’ trip to Midlands Hurricanes on Sunday, July 2 (kick off 3pm). (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn praises ‘exceptional’ Sykes ahead of Rams’ Midlands test

Dewsbury Rams beat Oldham on Friday night to extend their lead at the top of League One

Dewsbury Rams beat Oldham on a history-making night for Paul Sykes

Dewsbury’s head coach Liam Finn is expecting a ‘massive challenge’ from the only team to have taken points off his Rams side this season when they entertain Oldham on Friday, June 23 (kick off 7.30pm). (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Finn expecting ‘massive challenge’ from only team to deny Rams this season

Matt Garside in action for Dewsbury Rams. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Experienced Garside ‘trying to lead by example’

Dewsbury Rams head coach Liam Finn applauds the fans after the 48-16 victory of London Skolars earlier in the season. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Dewsbury v London Skolars preview: Finn 'focussing on defence'

Dewsbury Rams’ head coach Liam Finn is expecting a ‘tougher’ assignment at Oldham following on from their top-of-the-table-showdown victory over Doncaster. (Photo credit: Thomas Fynn)

Liam Finn expecting a ‘tougher’ assignment for the Rams at Oldham

Dewsbury Rams head coach, Liam Finn (left), seen here with assistant Jaymes Chapman, insists his side need ‘to learn how to win again’ ahead of the final preparations for their start to life in League 1.

Liam Finn wants Dewsbury Rams ‘to learn how to win again’

Natalie Stephenson

Police search for missing Cleckheaton teenager

Dicky's Gym-based boxer Callum Simpson is fighting for the Central Area super-middleweight title. Picture: Karen Priestley

Dicky's Gym boxing star Callum Simpson aiming to win first title
Dicky’s Gym boxer Callum Simpson says he is ready to become the Central Area champion when he fights for the super-middleweight title in Oldham on Saturday.

Shaw Cross Sharks try scorer Callum Barker.

Shaw Cross Sharks celebrate after promotion play-off final victory

The affordable food service launched its first hub in Yorkshire at Chickenley Community Centre in Dewsbury on March 24.

A Slice of Bread and Butter: Affordable food hub launches new podcast

VICTORY: Dewsbury Rams 21-14 Oldham. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury Rams 21 Oldham 14: Liam Finn retires with hard-earned win

Dewsbury Rams aim to end Championship season on a high

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 14/04/2019 - Rugby League - Coral Challenge Cup - Thatto Heath Crusaders v Dewsbury Rams - Hatton Solicitors Crusader Park, Thatto Heath, England - Liam Finn.

Rugby league stalwart Liam Finn announces retirement

Lee Greenwood. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rams aim to spoil Bulldogs' party

LAST TIME OUT: Dewsbury Rams were beaten by Newcastle Thunder last weekend. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury Rams can seal Championship survival against Sheffield Eagles

DEFEAT: Dewsbury Rams 22-43 Newcastle Thunder. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury Rams 22 Newcastle Thunder 43: Rams a step closer to survival despite de...

LOAN STAR: Dale Ferguson won't be eligible for Dewsbury Rams against his parent club Featherstone Rovers this weekend. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Pressure off Dewsbury Rams for trip to Featherstone Rovers

VICTORY: Dewsbury Rams 23-22 Widnes Vikings. Picture: Thomas Fynn.

Dewsbury 23 Widnes 22: Lee Greenwood hopeful victory enough to avoid relegation

HEAD COACH: Lee Greenwood. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Avoiding relegation on Dewsbury Rams' agenda as they head to Whiteahaven

LEE GREENWOOD: Dewsbury Rams head coach. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Dewsbury Rams aiming to continue unbeaten run at improving Newcastle Thunder

HEAD COACH: Lee Greenwood. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Dewsbury Rams concentrating on themselves ahead of Sheffield Eagles clash

KEY MOMENT: Will Oakes’s second-half try proved decisive as Dewsbury Rams secured a much-needed win over Oldham last weekend.

Dewsbury Rams praised as they overcome adversity to win at Oldham

Dewsbury returned to winning ways against Oldham. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Oldham RLFC 4 Dewsbury Rams 18 - Rams return to winning ways

HEAD COACH: Lee Greenwood. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Dewsbury Rams down on numbers ahead of Oldham clash

The Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury. Picture: Allan McKenzie\SWpix.com.

Dewsbury Rams swoop for Aaron Hall and Jamie Greenwood
DEWSBURY RAMS have bolstered their ranks ahead of the 2021 campaign with the signings of Aaron Hall and Jamie Greenwood.

The Betfred Challenge Cups. (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

When your club kicks-off in Challenge Cup and Championship and how to watch

Covid infection rates compared across England as cases continue to rise - where ...

Local lockdowns may not be reducing the rise in coronavirus cases - according to experts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Local lockdowns may not be reducing the rise in coronavirus cases - according to...

People with acute clinical needs will be the top priority for testing (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 5 groups that will be prioritised for coronavirus testing

DEPARTING: Luke Nelmes will leave Dewsbury Rams to join Oldham. Picture: Paul Butterfield.

Luke Nelmes to leave Dewsbury Rams for old club Oldham

Tougher lockdown restrictions have been enforced in parts of Northern England (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the cities and towns that could be at risk of a local lockdown as coro...

NHS and healthcare staff will now have to self-isolate for 14 days if they come back from a high-risk country (Photo: Getty Images)

NHS workers are no longer exempt from quarantine restrictions when returning fro...

Blackburn with Darwen currently has the highest coronavirus infection rates in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the 15 areas in England with the worst coronavirus infection rates rig...

The Prime Minister has warned of a second wave of coronavirus after the outbreak in Spain (Photo: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson has warned a coronavirus second wave could strike the UK ‘within t...

(Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Oldham in Greater Manchester is the latest UK area to impose a local lockdown

Brendan Sheridan during his playing days

Former Dewsbury Celtic coach Brendan Sheridan in hospital with coronavirus

Billy Yarrow was among the try scorers as Dewsbury Celtic overcame Barrow Island.

Dewsbury Celtic earn opening win under new coach Heaton

Nicola Mills

Todmorden's Nicola Mills brings her Julie Andrews tribute show to town - where ...

Paul Foulstone scored 24 points as Dewsbury Celtic defeated Waterhead.

Foulstone stars as Celtic secure emphatic win

Celtic defeat St Annes to claim first league win

Kevin Sinfield

Kevin Sinfield in running for Sports Personality of the Year

New campaign for disabled benefits after travel woes
A healthcare watchdog has launched a campaign to help disabled people in Kirklees who it says are being forced to travel as far as Manchester to claim government benefits.

Drone snaps breath-taking new pictures

Baroness Warsi during her visit to Earby at the launch of the 'No Cold Calling' campaign.

Warsi backs £3m fund to improve communities

Author Frances Stott wrote a book about Mirfield , it has raised £8,000 for four charities - Heather Fielden from Yorkshire Cancer Research, Emily Kennedy from Kirkwood Hopsice, Elizabeth Hewson from British heart Foundation and Margaret Leach from Diabetes UK. (d611a348)

Book on Mirfield’s past and present raises charity cash

Kirklees Council makes no patrol assurances

Wrenthorpe face trip across Pennines in Heavy Woollen Cup

Jowitt set to give trio Rams debut

Rams left holding on to earn first win

Dewsbury Rams earn first win in Northern Rail Cup

Featherstone Rovers win opening Northern Rail Cup game

Dewsbury Rams start at home to Halifax