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Man jailed after pleading guilty to violent disorder at Manvers
A MAN and two teenagers have been sentenced for their thuggish actions in the large-scale disorder at the Holiday Inn Express in August.
Nathan Annables’ behaviour included pushing a metal cart into police officers, throwing a large bin at them and also stoking a fire at the side of the hotel.
After being contacted by police, Annables handed himself in and when questioned, the 25-year-old claimed that he could not remember what he was doing...
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No 'easy fixes' with Hourihane to focus on coaching
DARRELL Clarke has repeated that Conor Hourihane will focus more on coaching than playing and only be used in the team in an injury crisis.
The Irish midfielder, a legend from his first spell at Barnsley, returned for a second spell at Oakwell as player/coach last summer but has not played since two appearances in August.
He has been promoted to a more senior position in Clarke’s coaching staff following the departure of Dean Whitehead. ...
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Police working with landowner over traveller camp
Assistant chief constable retiring after 33 years’ service
Jail for man who stole from animal charity
Hoylandswaine batter Ghulam plays Test against England
Answers needed over state of road
Oakwell round-up: Big week ahead as Vimal nets twice for Wales
Care company CEO motivated by desire to ensure carers not forgotten
Man jailed after pleading guilty to violent disorder at Manvers
Council steps in to support pensioners with £2m winter lifeline
Meet the 2024 Proud of Barnsley finalists
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Village hall ‘in safe hands’ as new manager announced
THE long-serving manager of Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall Nick Hibberd will leave his role at the end of the year.
He will be replaced by local entrepreneur Gez Morrall, who will officially take over the role on January 1.
Nick has overseen two years of major improvements to the hall - totalling more than £500,000 - but has decided now is the time to step down.
He said: “I have enjoyed working at the...
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Church end 4-game losing run with win over Barton
PENISTONE Church ended a four-game losing run with a 3-1 home win over Barton Town on Wednesday.
Nathan Keightley put them in front just before half-time and a Barton player was sent off.
Kieran Ryan doubled the lead on 85 minutes.
Barton replied but Keightley got another at the end.
Penistone moved up two places to second, with 28 from 16 games – and are only off top on goal difference.
But they have played...
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How working with young people keeps Sara going
THE manager of a local youth club says that the kids she supports ‘keep me going’ as she continues to overcome her own health issues to give back to the community.
Sara Greenfield is club manager for the Dearne Kids Outdoor Activity Group in Thurnscoe, a club she once attended when she was a child.
Despite her struggles with fibromyalgia - a medical syndrome that causes chronic widespread pain and fatigue - and sciatica in...
Barnsley FC
Nwakali thrilled to finally make debut in English football
KELECHI Nwakali was delighted to finally play a game in English football this week, eight years after first signing for a club in this country, and is hoping to become a regular in the Barnsley side.
The midfielder joined Premier League giants Arsenal on a five-year deal in 2016, having been named Player of the Tournament at the Under 17 World Cup which he helped Nigeria win.
But he never played for the Gunners, partly...
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Police working with landowner over traveller camp
Assistant chief constable retiring after 33 years’ service
Jail for man who stole from animal charity
Hoylandswaine batter Ghulam plays Test against England
Answers needed over state of road
Oakwell round-up: Big week ahead as Vimal nets twice for Wales
Care company CEO motivated by desire to ensure carers not forgotten
Man jailed after pleading guilty to violent disorder at Manvers
Council steps in to support pensioners with £2m winter lifeline
Meet the 2024 Proud of Barnsley finalists
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Get checked over cancer worries, urges MP
BARNSLEY South MP Stephanie Peacock has urged concerned locals to get checked out if they are worried about cancer.
Ms Peacock spoke to Cancer Research UK about the latest diagnosis figures across the UK and about the work they have been doing to ensure that more people are able to survive cancer.
Current statistics show that only 50 per cent of people diagnosed with cancer survive for ten years or more following their diagnosis.
Representatives...
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Hoylandswaine batter Ghulam plays Test against England
KAMRAN Ghulam made a century on his Test debut for Pakistan against England on Tuesday, having spent much of the summer in Barnsley playing for Hoylandswaine CC.
The 29-year-old batter was Swaine’s overseas for the 2024 season, although his appearances were cut short after he was called up for his country’s A team.
In six innings for the Haigh Lane club in May and June, during a rainy summer, he averaged 244 as he was...
