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Child poverty figures ‘nothing short of a scandal’

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Government pockets further £420m from miners’ pension scheme

RETIREMENT: Coun John Wilson (centre) alongside his fellow Penistone East councillors Alex Burnett and Robert Barnard.

Councillor John retiring after two decades

YOUNG CHAMPION:Evie Whitaker-Tingey. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093011

Evie takes SEND campaign to Parliament

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Levelling-up bid worth millions rejected again

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Council warns ‘drastic measures’ may be required

MINER COMMENT: Former Miner Alex Mathewson ,still has something to say about the miners strike, from 40 years ago. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092961

‘It was the biggest set-up I’ve ever seen’

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Council house rents rise by almost £6.50 a week

CANDIDATE: Hannah Kitching.

‘Fag packet’ claim over budget amendment

Sir Steve Houghton

Balancing council budget meant tough decisions

PETITION: Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock has been asking residents to get involved with the campaign.

Petrol puzzler prompts petition push

CONCERNS: Miriam Cates MP with Nigel Matthewman and Lesley Gill.

Community concerns aired

BOUNDARY CONCERNS: Coun Steve Hunt, who has concerns about forthcoming proposed council boundary changes,and how it may affect residents. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092891

Ward proposals would ‘split up’ communities

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‘Compelling’ case for airport return

Main image for Leader’s plea for ‘more sustainable funding’

Leader’s plea for ‘more sustainable funding’

CAMPAIGN: Miriam Cates with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer.

Cates steps up ‘age rating’ campaign

Main image for ‘Is it time to ban social media for young?’ asks MP

‘Is it time to ban social media for young?’ asks MP

ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT: Coun Caroline Makinson, at the scene of the two recent accident sites, on the new Lee Lane roundabout in Royston, have promted calls for traffic calming measures to be introduced. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092842

Measures to be ‘fast-tracked’ after collisions

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Fresh demand over Levelling Up cash

Main image for Cates leading calls on Rwanda

Cates leading calls on Rwanda

Main image for Poll predicts Conservative MP will lose seat

Poll predicts Conservative MP will lose seat

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MP probed by Parliament watchdog

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MP lands Labour frontbench role