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CONCERNS: Deputy leader Caroline Makinson and council leader Sir Steve Houghton.

Council calls for rethink on winter fuel payments

GRAND PLANS: Artist impressions of Barnsley Civic’s front entrance.

Grand reopening planned at historic theatre

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School place application appeals on the rise

ONLINE: Thousands of files uploaded archivists Katy Best and James Stevenson with some of the ledgers that have now been digitised, and can now be viewed at most libraries. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093440

Old court records available online

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Council spends millions on buying back houses

Dr Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge,

Contractor hope for long-closed Trans Pennine Trail bridge

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Trading shake-up set to impact street vendors

Main image for Landmark project aims to get thousands back into work

Landmark project aims to get thousands back into work

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Inspectorate sides with farmer over enforcement notice

FED UP: Coun Steve Bullcock.

Fly-tipping ‘still happening at a worrying rate’

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Cineworld rent reduction expected after closure threat

CONCERNS: Coun Dave White who has expressed concerns on behalf of local residents at the Parkside site. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093452

Councillor slams sports ground decision

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By-election candidates are announced

Main image for Haulage firm expanding after £1.2m boost

Haulage firm expanding after £1.2m boost

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Ombudsman orders council to pay resident compensation

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Bypass reopens after extensive repairs

ON YOUR BIKE: Coun James Higginbottom who is pushing the scheme.

Recycling mission underway to boost pedal power

OFFICIAL REOPENING: Couns Robert Frost, James Higginbottom and Brenda Eastwood.

Updated library hopes to inspire local children

Coun. James Higginbottom

Order passed by council to ban cars on route

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Pledge to tackle homeless kids issue ‘at root’

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Inspectorate upholds traveller’s appeal over pitch

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Council agency staff costs surpass £150k

UNHAPPY: Mark Jones’ daughter Lynn Hargreaves.

‘Busby Babe Mark Jones always overlooked’ - daughter

YORKSHIRE DAY: Berneslai Homes celebrated the day by praising those who make the town a great place to live.

Berneslai Homes celebrates tenants on Yorkshire Day

SUPPORT PLEA: Becky Parkin with her children Cohen and Brax.

Parent slams new SEND proposals

Barnsley North MP Dan Jarvis

Shortage of hotels ‘holding town back’

QR TRAIL: A new video experience via QR scanning, has opened up a new history trail for youngsters at the Elsecar heritage centre, with local actors staring in the video. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093373

Teenagers help guide guests through the past

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Council spends £1.5m on redundancy costs - new figures

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Council buildings could be sold to balance books

Coun Chris Wray

Cat protection plan to get council backing

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Care home gets go-ahead despite neighbours’ objections

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Demolition plans back on the agenda

ROUTE CONFIRMED: Barnsley will host the finale of stage three, which will see riders finish on County Way in the town centre.

‘Memorable and tough’ cycle route revealed

KEEL PROPOSAL: Coun James Higginbottom at the stairfoot roundabout complex, which could be set for more changes. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093367

Bid to stop roundabout congestion begins

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Over 2,000 council tax dodgers in court in one day

Minister Liz Kendall

Liz Kendall praises council’s groundbreaking report

LANDMARK SCHEME: Leaders gather at Barnsley Town Hall to unveil the Pathways to Work project. Picture: Shaun Colborn.

‘Major shake-up’ of benefits system needed, says Pathways to Work report

LEGACY: The late Coun Charlie Wraith has left a gift to the Cudworth History Group, much to their delight. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093359

Group benefits from Charlie’s legacy

EDUCATION BOOST: Council leader Sir Steve Houghton.

Major education project aims to ‘leave no child behind’

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Speed bumps to stay despite strong opposition

Sir Steve Houghton

Cuts forcing council into thinking ahead

GREEN CREDENTIALS: Carlton Marsh awarded Green Flag status. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093335

Prestigious Green Flags flying high at beauty spots

Dorothy Higginbottom gave almost 55 years’ service to the parish council.

Angry residents call for vote of no confidence in parish council

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Council proposal to spend over £42m on social housing stock

NEW ROUNDABOUTS: Work has started at Barugh Green on two roundabouts and a new link road which will access the MU1 site. Picture: Shaun Colborn. PD093078

Work starts on crucial link road for MU1 site

MAPPLEWELL REFURB: Nick Hibberd in the newly refurbished library. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093309

£100k revamp for busy community library

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Council bosses back plans for tougher school fines

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Council facing tribunal over school place