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Vape ban tries to curb rise in young
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U21s beat Rec on penalties
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Long wait for treatment goes on for thousands
Author Chrissie Yates.
Author Chrissie would love her books to inspire others
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Dearne win in cup, Town lose in league
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‘I only called him for the Netflix login’ – Bayley on facing dad
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Talking points from trophy loss
Steph at the session at Mill Academy.
Chance to Shine delivers expert cricket coaching to pupils
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It’s time to start voting for your Proud of Barnsley favourites
Raising money with an 8 mile walk
Railway rambles helping people get back on track
WEAR IT RED: Barnsley College students with Barnsley FC u21 players.
Students team up to show racism the red card
Grant and Bayley McCann
Staff can learn about squad from trophy losses – Devaney
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Reds beaten in final trophy game
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Jenson on podium in South Shields
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U18s win 6-0 in FA Youth Cup
SCHOOL SCREENING: Rebecca and Dean Sills at the school last week.
Proud moment as Rebecca takes film into the classroom
Rachael Addy, activities coordinator at Deangate Care Home, with her Love to Move deliverer certificate.
Rachael has big plans to get care home residents moving
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Art attack set to spread across the Dearne
Action from Wortley on Saturday
Losses for Wortley men and Barnsley Ladies
Silkstone United's game
Muxlow treble in 9-0 Royston win
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OAKWELL ROUND-UP: Three midweek cup games plus loan action
TESLA CHARGES: Damien Bates with the new Tesla charges. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093604
Restaurant serves up high-speed EV chargers
COUNCIL SUPPORT: Penistone business Erodatools will have 240 solar panels installed on its roof.
Future’s looking bright thanks to solar power
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Officer sacked for carrying out unauthorised checks
Chris Sayer with Dame Hillary Chapman when Barnsley Main Heritage Group earned the Queen’s Award for Volunteers.
Tributes paid to founder member of heritage group
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Residents urged to be vigilant over winter fuel scam
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Talking points from win at Shrewsbury
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Private rented homes failing to meet energy efficiency targets
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Have your say on plans to change council tax help
Worsbrough Bridge against Swallownest
All four Barnsley clubs win
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Church lose top of table clash
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Peter Carroll alongside Natalie Rusling, Jon Mitchell and Gaynor Barnes.
Top volunteer recognised at Yorkshire Air Ambulance awards
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Clarke thrilled with 7-point week
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Reds complete good week with away win
Mael de Gevigney wins a penalty in February
‘Team progressing’ says Clarke ahead of trip to lowly Shrewsbury
FUNDRAISER: Ryan with his friends who completed the marathon.
Marathon run worth the weight for Ryan
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Shop owners fined over food safety
TOY APPEAL: Tony Batty starts his mammoth Christmas toy appeal. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093606
Tony launches festive toy appeal
CELEBRATION: 95-year-old George with the rest of the group at Dorothy Hyman.
Sporty celebration as George marks 95th birthday
AUTISM ALLOTMENTS: Christine McGuinness.
TV star spends day at Autism Allotments
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Two-in-one theft warning for residents with high-value vehicles on drive
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DONOVAN PINES: We all bleed the same
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Milly Johnson: ‘We’re only as happy as our unhappiest child’
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Parekh backs ‘slow starter’ Clarke to lead top six push
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Max happy to be back in team and goals
HUNGARIAN BLUE PLAQUE: Members of Barnsley Civic Trust, NUM officials and the Hungarian consular general were at the unveiling of a blue plaque to honour the 200 plus Hungarian refugees. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093594
Blue plaque honours 1950s’ refugees
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Reds u21s to visit Athersley Rec in midweek cup clash
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Boss happy with striker progress and backs loanees
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Young people ‘falling off’ education radar
The home had its contract terminated by Barnsley Council.
Residents moved as care home closes
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£20m cost of bringing hospital up to scratch
Anti-flooding work essental: Dan Jarvis
Hope for homes hit by floods
EYE SORE: After 20 years the former gusto restaurant is now going to be converted into 12 luxury apartments, and relieve Barnsley of the long standing eye sore building. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093603
New lease of life for town centre eyesore
VIGIL: Dozens gathered in the town centre to support Claire Throssell on the tenth anniversary of Jack and Paul’s death. Pictures: Charley Atkins.
Vigil shows brothers will not be forgotten
CBO: Jodie Eldred.
Meeting ban for pair who were ‘thick as thieves’
SQUALOR: The three dogs in the Royston flat.
Dog owner escapes jail term after RSPCA raid uncovers appalling conditions
ALLOTMENT VANDALISM: Paul and Michael Atwal-Brice. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093609
Vandal attack will not deter inspirational dads
RENEWED OPTIMISM: Councillors Caroline Makinson and Pauline McCarthy alongside Monckton Development Limited’s Richard Hopkinson and Martin Hague, Phil Robinson of Pegasus Planning, development consultant David Frohnsdorff and Robert Tranter from MHH Contracting. 
Brighter days ahead for derelict pit site
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Brakes put on boy racers after police sting
REMEMBRANCE: Caroline Buckle.
Remembrance Day honour for finalist Caroline
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Help choose this year’s Proud of Barnsley winners
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Chronicle shortlisted alongside nationals for fair fuel price campaign
Bikers gathered on Castlereagh Street for the funeral of Alan Sutton.
Bikers unite to remember Algi
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Pub’s late opening gets go-ahead despite pleas
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Ian McMillan: Billy made quite the impact…
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Stephanie Peacock: Public transport improvements are vital
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Ronnie Steele: Bowling with Arnie Sidebottom
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Town win in two cups but now focus back on hunting leaders
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A round-up of Barnsley FC fans forum with chairman, CEO and Sormaz
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Roberts happy with changes over break
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We hit the reset button – O'Keeffe
Thurnscoe Harmonic Male Voice Choir.
Choir to mark centenary with biggest event of year
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Connell and Phillips doubts but Benson back in training
Angela Taylor
Paediatric nurse Angela went over and above for family
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‘Significant’ work needed to reach net zero carbon target
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Racially-aggravated hate crimes rise
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Four different scorers as Dodworth under 16s tame Pumas with 4-2 victory
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Suzanne qualifies for England masters at Yorkshire Marathon
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Talkings points from draw with Charlton
MARKET MURAL: Adam Briscowe with the newly unveiled mural. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093593
Town centre mural is favourite so far for artist Adam
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Barnsley smoker numbers reach record low
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Police swoop on cannabis gang
Main image for Clarke rues errors but praises performance and spirit
Clarke rues errors but praises performance and spirit
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Watters rescues point after Charlton comeback
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Wortley only Barnsley club to win this week
Gareth Lunn, Michael Woods and Scott Kendall.
Three more men jailed for part in Manvers’ riots
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Free CCTV could go into all Barnsley taxis
Peter Lynch.
Grandad dies in prison while serving sentence for part in Manvers’ riots
Ex-Red Luke Berry
Reds look for 2nd league home win when Addicks visit
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OAKWELL ROUND-UP: Injury update, a stunning volley and a six-goal 1st half
Wombwell Town on Saturday
Silkstone through in Sheffield Senior Cup
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Halloween's frightfully hard work for fanatic Claire
PAGEANT: Scarlett Maskill.
Little Miss South Yorkshire shines at first pageant
WORK BEGINS: Leaders gather to mark last week’s ground-breaking event at the new sports centre site.
Work begins on state-of-the-art community sports facility
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A&E pressure ‘not letting up’
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Talking points from win at Blackpool
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How Barnsley is becoming a hub for sumo wrestling in England
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Pakistan century-maker thanks Barnsley club
Joe Pugh and Leah Washington-Pugh.
Rollercoaster horror couple plan anniversary fundraiser
Emma Watson, George Burtoft and colleagues on the walk.
Oliver Howe fundraising target edges closer thanks to hike
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‘Public nuisance’ concerns over pub’s plan to extend opening hours
Doctor Chris Hogg. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093588
Doctor on a mission to bring back St John’s cadet groups
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Clarke sends condolences to Bruce family after Reds win
Main image for Roberts nets injury-time winner at Blackpool
Roberts nets injury-time winner at Blackpool
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MATCH PREVIEW: Recent Bloomfield Road trips have been crucial
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Reds look to end winless run at Bruce's Blackpool
BODY BUILDER: Ethan Weiss who is following in his dad and grandad’s footsteps, by becoming a champion body builder. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093590
Bodybuilding trio keeping it in the family
FIGHT OF HIS LIFE: Mareks Pelcis.
Big things ahead for ‘Dreamkiller’ kickboxer
Midwife Mary Andrzejowska.
‘Unforgettable’ midwife retires after forty years
REFURBISHED: Coun Dave Leach and Coun Neil Wright with members of Dewies Motor Body team who have refurbished the memorial bench on Laithes Lane. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093580
Community rallies to help revamp memorial bench
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Architecture students step in to help at crumbling Grade II-listed stately home
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Healthcare bosses vow to improve provision for people with autism
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The Brazilian playing key role in Reds academy
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DKD relishing facing Bruce after mixed Reds start
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Bridge not ruling out top five as four wins follow winless first nine
Main image for Clarke wants Reds’ ‘really good’ training work to show in games
Clarke wants Reds’ ‘really good’ training work to show in games
Solar Farm Protest: Linda Noble and Hilary Jenkinson. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093583
Storm clouds gather over solar farm plan
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Town leading the way on gang crime
ROYAL VISIT: HRH Prince Edward officially opened the Tommy Taylor memorial bridge at the side of the glassworks on Thursday. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093600
Busby Babe Tommy gets Royal recognition
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Hospital ‘zero-tolerance’ approach stepped up amid spate of abuse
FILM’S DEBUT: Wayne Sables.
Film to explore pit village link to Indian Ocean island
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‘Whole-hearted’ backing for winter support plan
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Permission set to be granted for hundreds of new homes
TEN YEARS ON: Claire Throssell still campaigning ten years on. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093592
Claire’s relentless campaigning goes on a decade after tragedy
Jane Ainsworth
Local historian brings Barnsley Pal’s postcards home to town
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Most patients to lose ‘lifeline’ transport services due to cash constraints
DISTRICT DIAMOND WEDDING: Janet Clarke with husband Peter, this week. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093591
Marriage is about ‘give and take’ say diamond couple
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Colliery building conversion set for go-ahead despite objections
Fast Lane: Vanessa Ndambakuwa who won silver at the English Schools Championships. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093336
Teen runner Vanessa has sights set on Olympic glory
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‘Sobering’ to see HIV cases hit record high
HOPE: Peter Robertshaw-Corbett.
Charity’s search for new home
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Multi-million pound restoration at historic home wins leading award
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Milly Johnson: How a tin of Quality Street always made me realise Christmas was on the way…
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Dan Jarvis: Football club's community trust is a vital asset
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Chrissy Dawson: How did I manage to make such a meal out of just making a meal..?
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Church end 4-game losing run with win over Barton
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No 'easy fixes' with Hourihane to focus on coaching
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Top-scorer Phillips back in training
JAILED: Nathan Annables.
Man jailed after pleading guilty to violent disorder at Manvers
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Shoplifting increase prompts new crime charter
EVENTS: Darren and Kelly Buckley at the Shaw Inn.
Pub’s mission to entertain elderly
Marc Roberts and Ashley Fletcher
BLACKPOOL V REDS: Opposition view and key battles
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Police working with landowner over traveller camp
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Ward Green nurse Julie wins gold at World Marathon Championships
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Barnsley’s winning run ends
DONATION: Barnsley Avient donated £500.
Life-saving neonatal unit prompts company’s charity donation
PASSING ON THE TORCH: Nick Hibberd with new manager Gez Morrall.
Village hall ‘in safe hands’ as new manager announced
JAILED: Kevin Proctor.
Jail for man who stole from animal charity
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Sacred Heart and Wath Victoria to meet in semi-final
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Swimmer selected for Yorkshire masters after 20 years away
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Hoylandswaine batter Ghulam plays Test against England
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Energy bills up 40 per cent in two years
Lucy Evans and Peter Mulrooney with the donations.
Mission to help out homeless taken on by students
UNFINISHED ROAD: Coun Jake Lodge with the road left by builders unfinished. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093569
Answers needed over state of road
POB Nominee Sara Greenfield who provides a service at the Houghton Road Community Centre. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093567
How working with young people keeps Sara going
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Reds to visit Port Vale in FA Cup
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Collinson brace for North Gawber and a 15-0 thrashing
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Oakwell round-up: Big week ahead as Vimal nets twice for Wales
BARNSLEY IN BLOOM: The winners at Barnsley Town Hall.
Barnsley’s Yorkshire in Bloom winners celebrated in ceremony
SUPPORT: MP Stephanie Peacock backs the Magic Breakfast scheme.
Magic Breakfast scheme ‘an excellent initiative’
RETIREMENT: ACC David Hartley.
Assistant chief constable retiring after 33 years’ service
Board members of Crossroads Care with Joseph David (stood up).
Care company CEO motivated by desire to ensure carers not forgotten
CALL FOR ACTION: Stephanie Peacock.
Get checked over cancer worries, urges MP
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Shaw Laners into relegation zone
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Derby draw and Silkstone win 5-0
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Nwakali thrilled to finally make debut in English football
Mayor and Mayoress John and Doreen Clarke enjoying the show.
Dozens turn out for hospice film premiere
NEW MAKEOVER: Mencap service rooms which have had a new makeover. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093566
Community support helps charity service revamp room into versatile space
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Wins for Town, Dearne and Bridge
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Bethany: I think I have five or six years left in these legs
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‘Stick with us’ says skipper Luca as he vows to give fans more
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Wrestling dreams realised by promoter Mark
CALLS ANSWERED: Campaigners outside SYMCA’s Sheffield office toast the mayor’s stance on bus reforms.
Bus improvements edge closer
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Rotherham game moved
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BOBBY HASSELL: A period of real achievement for academy
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COMMENT: What are Barnsley this season?
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Town to replay tie after ‘ref error’ and hunt for new home ground
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‘Spirit fantastic’ as Reds aim to prove top 6 class
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Union anger at TGI’s abrupt closure
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Council steps in to support pensioners with £2m winter lifeline
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Richard ready as hurricane sweeps through Florida
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Poverty fuelling rise in scabies cases
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Poignant TV moment for mining hero’s family
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Contractual breaches made by overworking junior doctors
Speed Zone: It seems motorists are obeying the new 20mph speed limits outside Oakhill Primary on Doncaster Road according to Coun James Higginbottom. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092383
Lack of funding puts brake on 20mph project
AMBITIOUS: Ex-Mayor of Barnsley Coun Michael Stowe officially cut the ribbon to open the new Goldthorpe square last year, but it’s not gone as smoothly as expected.
Million pound scheme fails to attract market traders
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Probation provider deemed ‘inadequate’
EMPIRE MEDAL: Cheryl Sanderson with her British Empire Medal. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093457
Inspirational singing cancer survivors heading for twin town fair
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Hospital prepares for winter patient influx
VISIT: Simon Lightwood MP stopped off at Stagecoach’s Barnsley depot last week.
Minister gets a taste of life on the buses
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Action plan set to protect shopworkers
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No immediate probe into ‘significant impact’ pollution incidents
CAMPAIGN: Police have been praised for backing Julie Fields’ safety scheme.
Horse road safety campaigner raises awareness
Head teacher Karen Brown, with some of her pupils enjoying the legacy that the late Coun Charlie Wraith left to the school. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093565
Generous Charlie leaves money for school’s big day out
Sam Bentley, Debbie Blacker and Margaret Broadhead at the ‘Crownfest’ in August.
Pub manager Matt raises glass to generous regulars
SUCCESS: Chelsea Ogilvie with baby Willow and Elsie, aged two.
More expectant mums quit smoking
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Safe Places scheme decommissioned by council
HEART OF COMMUNITY; Pub Landlord Daniel Lawrence along with NHS Staff Caz Brown, and Yvonne Hargreaves community defib trainer. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093564
Classic cars and dog show help pub fund lifesaving defibrillator
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Milly Johnson: ‘Dame Esther should be listened to...’
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Ronnie Steele: Blackpool in the 60’s

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