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Improvements to GP access hailed by MP
PATIENTS across Barnsley will be able to spend more time with their GPs under the government’s proposed reforms to general practice, much to the delight of a local MP.
The new reforms will bring back the ‘family doctor’ and slash red tape.
MP John Healey has welcomed the plans to bring back the family doctor and end the 8am scramble for appointments.
Under the proposals, patients, including those with complex needs, long-term conditions, or the...
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Marsh loaned to Raith
Barnsley striker Aiden Marsh has joined Raith Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.
The 21-year-old striker from Monk Bretton has made 37 appearances for the Reds including 12 this season but his only action since October was a late appearance off the bench at Peterborough on December 29.
Raith are sixth in the Scottish second tier. Ex Reds boss Neill Collins was briefly their manager this season before leaving for Sacremento...
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‘Warden idea needs a rethink’ following snow issues
A REQUEST for an army of wardens to help clear the town’s main streets during heavy snowstorms which was turned down by Barnsley Council should be re-looked at following the chaos caused by bad weather earlier this month, according to a councillor.
The Liberal Democrats put forward a budget request for snow wardens in 2021 as a potential additional resource when needed.
It was hoped Barnsley would follow examples in Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield and Kirklees,...
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Barnsley Woolley Miners commit to youth with new captain
BARNSLEY Woolley Miners CC have committed even further to youth development for the forthcoming season, with a series of experienced players moving on and a focus on promoting young talent from within the club.
The Shaw Laners have had a young team for many years but may have their youngest ever in the 2025 season which begins in April.
Boeta Beukes has been promoted to first team captain, having skippered the second XI last season,...
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Plans submitted for 300 new homes
HOUSEBUILDER Avant Homes has submitted plans to build 300 homes in Thurnscoe.
The £66.5m project would be located off Thurnscoe Bridge Lane and comprise a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties.
It will feature 13 of Avant Homes’ practically designed energy efficient house types and of the 300 homes, 30 have been designated to affordable housing.
If the plans are approved by the council, work will begin in May.
The first residents are expected...
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MATCH PREVIEW: Bristol Rovers v Barnsley
WHEN Barnsley visited Bristol Rovers last season, for a 1-1 draw in August, Darrell Clarke sang to the crowd pre-match on the loud-speaker.
He was out of work at the time, having been sacked by Port Vale earlier in the year and he would not be appointed by Cheltenham until October.
So he was a guest at the club where he is a legend for guiding them to back to back promotions in 2015 and...
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Barnsley firm brokers deal with MOD
A BARNSLEY-based water firm have brokered a ‘hugely important’ four-year deal to bolster more than 1,100 Ministry of Defence supplies across the UK.
Ancala Water Services - based on Wilthorpe Road - manages water and wastewater services across more than 1,100 Ministry of Defence locations and has now partnered with Water Direct, the UK’s leading expert in alternative water supply (AWS).
The partnership will see Water Direct provide vital back up services to ensure sites...
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Rowland wins in Mexico City
WHILE the freezing weather called off all sport in Barnsley last weekend, one person from the town was in much warmer climes and enjoyed significant success.
Oliver Rowland, from Penistone, won the second race of the Formula E season in Mexico City.
After finishing fourth in qualifying, he remained in that position until late on but overtook the top three - all ex Formula E champions - within one lap.
That was during his use...
