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Fr Bill Bergin.

Town’s people showed ‘a fundamental goodness’ says Father Bill

Canon Darren Percival has launched an appeal to raise almost £750,000 to carry out urgent repairs to St John’s Cudworth. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093813

£750k bill looming for historic church

Research shows that households in fuel poverty are reducing their energy consumption.

Energy use falling in town’s households

Richard Kitson Launches his new book “From Life”

Hometown serves as inspiration in artist’s book

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Celebrity sheep is putting Baa-rnsley on the map

Peter Clarke with his wife Janet on their diamond wedding annoversary last year.

Well-known community character dies, aged 82

HEARTBREAKING: Leon with his grandson Michael.

‘It’s not just Christmas without him - it’s a lifetime’

DEFENCE: Callum Simpson.

More changes are coming in 2025 ...

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South Yorkshire Mining Villages - A History of the Region’s Former Coal Mining Communities

Lay Minister Fred Thompson leading a service at the memorial.

Mining disaster victims remembered

Frustrated residents Stewart Kirk and John Taylor.

Posties’ year-long stand-off over dangerous dog

MP Marie Tidball

Assisted Dying Bill: ‘I begged parents to let me die’ - MP

Malcolm Ford and partner Jennifer Huxtable receiving a cup for best black fantail from the Fantail Club president, Roy Baker.

Malcolm’s quest to find new flock of pigeon-keepers

ASK THE QUESTION: Amy Hoyle, Sarah Thompson-Rutherford, Mayor John Clarke, Ruth O’Leary and Couns Jo Newing, Pauline McCarthy and Wendy Cain.

New campaign aims to help ‘lose the stigma’ of sexual harm

100-year-old Kenneth Kingsley.

War veteran Kenneth celebrates 100th birthday

Boxing 2 Stock Image

Barnsley boxers victorious on Metrodome show

Bar supervisor Jackie Knowles Picture Shaun Colborn PD093690

Pub manager hits back at disrespect claims on Remembrance Sunday

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Identical twins defy the odds to celebrate 101st birthday

Cllr Steve Bullock and Cllr Phil Wright

Support grows for revamp of ‘no man’s land’ street

REMEMBRANCE: MP John Healey and Prince William.

Tributes paid at Cenotaph and around borough

Matt Wrack FBU.

False alarms having impact on fire crews

Hand knitted poppies are proudly displayed outside Maggie’s cafe in Monk Bretton, Pictured is owner Maggie Wood Picture Shaun Colborn PD093645

Poppy appeal pays off for Monk Bretton cafe

Bikers gathered on Castlereagh Street for the funeral of Alan Sutton.

Bikers unite to remember Algi

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

PAGEANT: Scarlett Maskill.

Little Miss South Yorkshire shines at first pageant

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

TEN YEARS ON: Claire Throssell still campaigning ten years on. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093592

Claire’s relentless campaigning goes on a decade after tragedy

DISTRICT DIAMOND WEDDING: Janet Clarke with husband Peter, this week. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093591

Marriage is about ‘give and take’ say diamond couple

Probation provider deemed ‘inadequate’

FIVE GENERATIONS: Margaret Waterhouse, Jean Precious, Jeannette Renshaw, Chloe Renshaw and Elizabeth Margaret Donald.

Baby Elizabeth makes it five generations of family girl power

PINT OF G: Koby Greenwood.

Koby travels UK sampling ‘the black stuff’

POPPY APPEAL: MP John Healey at Cortonwood.

RBL’s poppy bus calls at Cortonwood

PENISTONE SHOW: The event took place last weekend. Pictures: Rebecca Sills.

Volunteers praised as Penistone Show draws crowds

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'Mistakes need ironing out', says Josh Earl

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Adam Phillips nominated for Player of the Month

CONTRACT: Fallon Connolly-Jackson. Picture: Sheffield United.

Wath Academy alumni Fallon signs pro contract at Sheffield United

Living it up: Superjam goers at the Holiday Inn Venue. Picture Shaun Colborn PD091450

Superjam celebrates ten years of tea parties

WENTWORTH GARDENS: 5th anniversary of the re-opening of Wentworth gardens. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093209

Listed park to play part in Heritage Festival

ALL IN HIS STRIDE: Ed Clancy taking it all in his stride, as he launches the new campaign in Barnsley. Pic Shaun Colborn PD093453

Olympian Ed Clancy urges people to put best foot forward

QR TRAIL: A new video experience via QR scanning, has opened up a new history trail for youngsters at the Elsecar heritage centre, with local actors staring in the video. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093373

Teenagers help guide guests through the past

WINNERS: Handaran Bakery won the award recently.

Barnsley bakery voted the best in South Yorkshire

ROUTE CONFIRMED: Barnsley will host the finale of stage three, which will see riders finish on County Way in the town centre.

‘Memorable and tough’ cycle route revealed

Popular festival prepares for finale

Mayoress Doreen Clarke was among walkers on a 9.4km walk.

Mayoress strides out to support Age UK and The Well

WROTE OFF: Coun Kevin Osbourne surveys the damage to a former Royal Mail collection box in Darfield. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093348

Duo want replacement letterbox to be delivered

Debs Harrison feeding ‘Little Sausage’ the hedgehog.

Hedgehog rescue is a costly business for dedicated volunteer

100 CLUB: Doris Stott who reaches one hundred on Monday. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093347

Double celebration for centenarian Doris

IN MEMORY: Callie-Jayne with her parents Amy and Chris.

Parents’ heartache as baby ‘just slipped away in her sleep’