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Summer Lane Gets WAB Welcome
CHILDREN in Year Six at Summer Lane Primary School were given an official WAB Welcome today.
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Meeting Held To Discuss Animal Cruelty Complaints
lamping is not ilegal! i cannot believe the state this country is in at the min with hunting and our way of life. little chavs... – Read more -
Taxi Marshal Scheme Returns To Barnsley
Strangers in a taxi together, probably at least a bit drunk - assault, sexual assault, theft, possibly worse. – Read more -
Taxi Marshal Scheme Returns To Barnsley
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Stagecoach Drivers Confirm Next Strike Action
yh okay bus drivers have to put up with idiots, but what about people who want to get to work? only finking about themselves!! cant... – Read more -
Stranger-Danger Warning Issued To Parents After Scare
quite scary i have 2 girls that go to school in cudworth and we only live in shafton – Read more -
Do You Think You Can Be The Voice Of Barnsley?
Am a true tarn lass, and thats my address if anyone asks were I'm from- " i'm from tarn" and funny enough folk know were... – Read more -
Appeal For Help: Missing Wombwell Man
when was he seen that would be really helpful! – Read more -
Stranger-Danger Warning Issued To Parents After Scare
lets vote for an independent yoprkshire then bring hangin back for these kind of sicko's - if they thought they would be hanged, they might... – Read more -
Taxi Marshal Scheme Returns To Barnsley
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Taxi Marshal Scheme Returns To Barnsley
Another good idea would be for the marshalls to ask people in the queue if they want to share a cab if going in the... – Read more
Match Report – By @Not_Keith_Hill
TWITTER legend and international man of mystery @Not_Keith_Hill has built a local fan base thanks to his comical tweets about Barnsley FC.
Comic Russell Kane Postpones Barnsley Date
COMEDIAN and TV Presenter Russell Kane has postponed his Barnsley date that was scheduled for March.
Royston Blaze Tackled
FIRE crews have tackled a blaze in Royston last night after a fire was sparked by a cigarette.
Leafleting Campaign Underway To Find Hit and Run Culprit
POLICE have handed out hundreds of leaflets and put up posters in Goldthorpe trying to find the culprits of a hit and run accident that left a man dead.
Koffi Bean Closes At Civic
BARNSLEY coffee shop Koffi Bean has closed its doors this week to focus on new ventures.
Taxi Marshal Scheme Returns To Barnsley
THE POPULAR taxi marshals who helped keep order in the town's taxi ranks over Christmas and New Year will be returning to Barnsley this weekend.
Opening Date Confirmed For New Waterpark
THE new waterpark at the Barnsley Metrodome will be opening on February 15, Barnsley Premier Leisure have confirmed.
Meeting Held To Discuss Animal Cruelty Complaints
POLICE have a organised a special meeting to gather evidence into alleged animal crimes happening across Cudworth and Royston.
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Prince Charles visited Barnsley on January 24 for a tour of the Barnsley Chronicle - including Script Media, Pen and Sword Books and We Are Barnsley. He later met...
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A couple from Cudworth, Barnsley, are hoping 2012 will be a good year as they are...
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How Hoyland Does The 12 Days Of Christmas
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Kes At Academy Theatre
The stage show version of Kes - produced by local theatre company LS Productions - has returned to the Academy, Birdwell for a second run due to demand.
Prince Charles Visits Barnsley
His Royal Highness, The Prince Of Wales visited Barnsley on January 24, 2012.
Barnsley Best Bar None
An awards ceremony was held in Barnsley last week to reward the best performing venues in the night-time economy.
Podcasts - All the best shows from WAB Radio
We Are Barnsley’s Colby – The Weekend Show
We Are Barnsley's latest recruit, Colby, is on in the mornings - here's his show from today with features some brilliant tunes to get ready to and a mix of Barnsley chatter.
We Love The 1980s – You Pick The Playlist
We Are Barnsley is revamping our radio station - we've got an open day coming up; we're drafting in some professional help from official existing radio presenters AND we're introducing regular programming with new shows being launched.
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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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.
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Adventurer Charley Boorman Shares His Thoughts On Barnsley
Adventurer Charley Boorman visits The Civic in Barnsley on November 16 on a speaking tour talking about his adventures on the bike with Ewan McGregor and about being the son of a famous film director - and appearing in Deliverance.
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Barnsley FC’s Keith Hill and Don Rowing Speak Out
If you missed the radio show we broadcast last week, then here's your chance to catch up with the podcast.
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Podcast: The Challenges Facing Barnsley’s A&E
SHOCKING statistics revealed by Barnsley Hospital show that visits to the Accident and Emergency Department have increased by 200 per cent in the last month.
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Podcast: Barnsley V Bristol City Football Phone In
We Are Barnsley's sports reporter Matthew Murray is joined in the studio by Barnsley fan and council leader Steve Houghton and former club chairman John Dennis to discuss the aftermath of the Barnsley V Bristol City game.