Batley

British

/ ˈbætlɪ /

noun

a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire. Pop: 49 448 (2001)

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The journey to Lawrence Batley Theatre in Huddersfield takes about an hour, but the route to funding today's experience began a year ago.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

In March, a parole board decided it would recommend Batley be moved to an open prison after a hearing found he had shown an "improved level of insight into his offending behaviour".

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Batley moved from London to Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, where the cult operated in a cul-de-sac, Clos yr Onnen.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025

Batley will appear before the board on 7 March and a decision on whether he can be released is expected to be made within 14 days.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Would Nasmyth or Lisle or Batley have shirked a risk that would mean the saving of the other fellow?

From The Long Portage by Bindloss, Harold

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