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PASSING ON THE TORCH: Nick Hibberd with new manager Gez Morrall.

Village hall ‘in safe hands’ as new manager announced

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Bethany: I think I have five or six years left in these legs

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Bronze for Briscoe representing England at Chester Marathon

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COMMENT: What are Barnsley this season?

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Phillips set to return but Benson doubt

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Nwakali thrilled to finally make debut in English football

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Poverty fuelling rise in scabies cases

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Wrestling dreams realised by promoter Mark

Proud of Barnsley Awards 2023:Community Hero videos

22/12/23

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Proud of Barnsley Awards 2023:Community Hero

Nominees:

Jordan Gray

Simon Davies

Tony Batty

Community Hero nomination videos

Sponsor: Smart Door Solutions

Winner: Tony Batty

Proud of Barnsley Awards 2023:Community Hero on behalf of winner Tony Batty

A full list of winners can be found here.

Awards Proud of Barnsley

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