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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

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

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

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Demolition plans back on the agenda

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

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

Prestigious Green Flags flying high at beauty spots

Sir Steve Houghton

Cuts forcing council into thinking ahead

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

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

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

Angry residents call for vote of no confidence in parish council

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

£100k revamp for busy community library

SEVENTY YEARS: Raymond Horsley who at the age of 95, lives in the same house for the last 70 years. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093308

Raymond marks seven decades in same house

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Council bosses back plans for tougher school fines

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Council facing tribunal over school place

HISTORY: Dozens of people turned up to the event at Cannon Hall.

Polish war story revisited

Vote counter sent home after concerns

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Residents claim potholes are decades old

TAKEOVER: Sam Higgins, from Humankind, says the move will help youngsters. Picture: Charley Atkins.

New provider for town’s young drug and alcohol service

IN DAYS GONE BY: The clock has proudly occupied its Eldon Street viewpoint for more than a century. Photo: Barnsley Archives.

Historic clock set to tick for decades to come

NEW PROJECT: The artwork will feature across Barnsley.

Upcycled artwork bringing splash of colour to town

BARNSLEY IN BLOOM: Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley John and Doreen Clarke.

Barnsley in Bloom poster winners announced

Councillor demands traffic assurances after housing go-ahead

PLANS: The application is currently being drawn up.

Huge housing plans on show to the public

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Tougher fly-tipping rules ‘a huge step forward’

HISTORY:Peter Roberts,Allen Parks,Tony Wiles and CharlieAtkinson.Picture:CharleyAtkins.

Blue plaque honours to town’s rich history

Public inquiry to settle traveller site dispute

OPENING: Mayor of Barnsley John Clarke and mayoress Doreen.

Warm welcome for new family hub

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Rising tenants’ complaints prompts council action

LONG GRASS: Dissapointed and frustrated at the councils plans not to cut grass has led coun Jake Lodge and football manager Mark Booth to demonstrate just how bad the problem is. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093270

‘Lazy’ workers slammed over grass-cutting stance

AWARD WINNERS: Barnsley Council’s supported employment team.

Council team picks up development award

FINAL NIGHT: Owner Alessandro Vergine with Cucina’s staff on their final night last weekend.

Council hits back at ‘hypocrisy and greed’ accusations over bar

TOUGH ON TIPPERS: Barnsley council neighbourhood cctv vans are out on patrol aiming to catch fly tippers Mark Greasley,Sarah Blunkett, Kevin Jenkins and Liam Waker

£1,000 fines in tough fly-tipping crackdown

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Popular bar’s closure prompts council row

WIN: Members of the council’s public health team with their award.

How’s Thi Ticker campaign’s a winner in national awards

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Council performance outlined in latest report

Coppard ‘more 101 than 999’ says angry councillor

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£70m paid off council debts but more borrowing may be ahead

Councillor Ashley Peace

Plans to rename hall dropped after uproar