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Train Delay Problems Hit Barnsley
EMERGENCY engineering works underway at Elsecar are expected to cause delays until at least 5pm, according to Northern Rail.
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Primary School Closes After Teachers Struck Down With Illness
A BARNSLEY primary school has announced it will be closing for two days as so many teachers have been struck down with a sickness bug.
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Thousands Of Cans Of Altered Alcohol Go On Sale
THOUSANDS of cans of beer and lager that have illegally had their sell-by dates changes could be on sale in shops and off-licenses in Barnsley, We Are Barnsley has learned.
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Man Arrested After Worsbrough Car Smash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two people were injured in a head-on car crash on Sheffield Road, at Worsbrough Bridge yesterday.
Man’s Charity Run In Memory Of Uncle
A BARNSLEY man is taking part in the Great North Run to raise money in memory of his wife's uncle who had a rare illness.
Police Diverting Traffic After Road Accident
POLICE are on the scene diverting traffic after an accident that has left Park Road closed in both directions.
Striking Bus Drivers Agree Pay Deal
THE UNION which represents the striking Stagecoach bus drivers have agreed a pay deal with the company in a move that will cancel all further strike action.
Friends Organise Fundraiser For Teenager Who Died Suddenly
A CHARITY fund-raiser will be held in Hoyland on Wednesday for a young girl who collapsed and died suddenly last year.
Housing Estate Plan For Colliery Site Refused
A PLAN to build a housing estate on the site of the former Houghton Main Colliery has been refused by Barnsley Council.
Mobile Speed Camera Locations – w/c Feb 20
We Are Barnsley has obtained the mobile speed camera locations for the week ahead (commencing Feb 20) as published by the South Yorkshire Speed Camera Safety Partnership.
Three Men Injured In Explosion
THREE men have been injured after an explosion in Barnsley on Saturday.
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PODCAST: Hoyland Author Gets Book Deal
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Barnsley Man Works To Raise Brain Tumour Awareness
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