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Police Warning After Spate Of Car Part Thefts
CRAFTY thieves that are stealing catalytic converters off parked cars are being targeted as part of a police crackdown.
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Soldier’s Family Accept Bravery Medal In His Honour
THE FAMILY of a Barnsley soldier who was killed in Afghanistan last year have today received a medal in his honour.
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Man Arrested After Alleged Bookie Robbery
POLICE are investigating an alleged robbery at a book-makers on Park Road last night.
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Mum And Daughter Chop Locks For Charity
A BARNSLEY mum and daughter chopped off over 30 inches of hair so that wigs could be made for sick children.
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Volunteers Needed To Care For Police Puppies
A BREEDING programme for local police dogs has been so successful that volunteers are being recruited to care for the puppies.
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Developer Loses Council Fence Row
A DEVELOPER has been ordered to remove a steel fence that was built around a block of flats in Thurnscoe which it claimed protected the residents from vandals.
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British Legion Praise For Student Remembrance Show
STUDENTS from Barnsley College were presented with a framed certificate from the British Legion to thank them for their work on Remembrance Day.
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Safety Training Offered To Mobility Scooter Drivers
SAFETY sessions are being offered to Barnsley residents who drive mobility scooters after a spate of accidents involving them.
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What Do You Think To The ‘Immoveable’ Block?
A HUGE block with the word 'immoveable' carved into it has been placed on the centre of Kendray Street - blocking it to traffic.
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i emailed them in last night, so hopefully they update their site! – Read more -
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Hesley village at low lathes wanting unqualified carers working with autistic adults, check hesley group website :) – Read more -
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why isnt there a picture of the rubix cube that was made ? – Read more -
Win A Family Ticket For Fake Festival!
ive never been to a music festival and this could be my first eeek! plus my partner is a huge U2 fan, so im sure... – Read more -
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Plans To Axe Legal Aid Criticised By Barnsley MPs
Once again the most vulnerable in today's society are targeted by this gut wrenching Government . . . .surely a massive vote of no confidence... – Read more -
Win A Family Ticket For Fake Festival!
The kids can experience proper musical talent without paying through the nose :) – Read more -
Win A Family Ticket For Fake Festival!
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would love to go never been to a concert – Read more
New Debt Advice Service To Open In Barnsley
A NEW debt counselling service is to open in Barnsley to be run in association with a local church.
Extra Police Patrols For Unofficial Traveller Site
EXTRA police patrols have been put in place around an unofficial traveller site that has set up in Royston - as council officers work to move it on.
Sponsored Walk Date Set For Health Charity
A SPONSORED walk along the Trans Pennine Trail is to be held by a health charity at the end of May.
Plans To Axe Legal Aid Criticised By Barnsley MPs
GOVERNMENT plans to cut funding for free legal advice have been slammed by local MPs - who claim it could have a negative affect on Barnsley.
Barnsley Torch Bearers Prepare For Olympics
THE Barnsley residents that will carry the Olympic torch through the town when it comes in June have been named.
Travellers Set Up Site At Royston Park
A GROUP of travellers have set up a site near Royston Park, We Are Barnsley has learned.
BREAKING: Free MiCard Travel Axed Due To Budget Cuts
THE popular MiCard scheme is to be saved, but a charge will be introduced for its useage, Barnsley Council has confirmed.
Recycled Cooking Oil Used As Power Supply
COOKING oil recycled from Barnsley households is being converted into power as part of a eco-friendly waste project.
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It's had the people of Barnsley baffled for the past week but Dan Greaves from the Barnsley Chronicle has finally got to the bottom of what the Immovable block is...
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The Immoveable Block – Photos And Video
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Former Reds Assistant Manager Talks About Club Power Struggles
Former Reds assistant manager Rick Holden joins Barnsley Chronicle reporter Doug O'Kane and We Are Barnsley's Matthew Murray about his book and his memories of being involved in the club.
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WAB’s Memories Show – Shopping!
WAB Radio’s John Irwin and Peter White host their regular Wednesday night memories show tonight talking about this photograph and your memories of Barnsley shopping.
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Gerry Taggart Reveals BFC Manager’s Job On His List
Barnsley FC legend Gerry Taggart says his dream job would be to return as the Reds' manager.
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Butterfield Expects Answers Within The Month
Injured Barnsley FC star Jacob Butterfield expects his future to be resolved within the next month, he speaks to Matthew Murray on We Are Barnsley Radio.
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A Look Ahead To 2012 With Steve Houghton
Council leader Steve Houghton tells us his favourite Christmas song, along with what we have to look forward to in 2012 and his plans for Christmas.
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Barnsley Singer Hayley Youell – Have Yourself A Merry Christmas
Barnsley singer Hayley Youell came in to the WAB Radio Studio to sing live for Barnsley.
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Dan Jarvis Presents A Christmas Radio Show For The Troops
Former paratrooper and now MP Dan Jarvis took over the We Are Barnsley airwaves for two hours on Saturday for a special Christmas show that will be sent to troops serving in Afghanistan and be played in Barnsley Hospital.
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Help Comedian Mark Steel Write Barnsley’s Comedy Sketch
AWARD-winning comedian Mark Steel is bring his unusual comedy show to Barnsley on Friday - and he's asked you to provide inspiration.
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PODCAST: Local Band Scarlet Sunset Special Show
Local band Scarlet Sunset appeared on WAB Radio as part of a show to showcase their best original songs.
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PODCAST: Hoyland Author Gets Book Deal
Jane Sanderson went to Kirk Balk School and worked for many years as a journalist.
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Barnsley Man Works To Raise Brain Tumour Awareness
Barnsley man Karl Martin and his mum Jill comes in to the radio studio to speak to Nicky Hyde about living with brain tumours, and fighting to raise awareness of it.
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Barnsley’s Social Housing Plan Revealed
Barnsley Council leader Steve Houghton talks to We Are Barnsley's Nicky Hyde about the challenges facing social housing in Barnsley - and the new plans that are in place to conquer them.