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19+ hour, 19+ min ago (15+ words) Penistone Church stay up and Bridge hope to join them via the play-offs'Barnsley Chronicle...
Bowling club members hit with repeated dog mess problems
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (247+ words) DISGRUNTLED locals are at their wits" end after unwelcome messes on their beloved bowling green. Members of the Old Town Bowling Club behind the Miners Rest Pub, Palm Street, have expressed their frustration at repeated incidents of dog mess on…...
Spelling error left bosses High and dry
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (191+ words) RESIDENTS in Higham were left scratching their heads after new bus stop signage went up - but the village's name was spelt wrong. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are responsible for the signage which has confused locals. The bus…...
Dozen fighters from Wombwell club set for world championships
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) A SQUAD from The Combat Academy in Wombwell is about to travel down under to take part in the ISKA Word Championships. The group of 30 includes 12 fighters aged from 13 to 24 who will compete in Brisbane, Australia. Head coach Mick Crossland…...
Ferret’s fast and fur-ious ride under car bonnet
6+ mon, 6+ hour ago (250+ words) JIMBOB the ferret went missing from his Cudworth home last week and its owners thought that he might be gone for good - that was until he was found in the bonnet of their neighbour's car almost a week later. At…...
Cafe staff take the plunge for hospital neonatal unit
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) BRAVE staff from a local business are set to complete a charity skydive. The Middle Coffee House, located in Brampton Bierlow, have taken fundraising efforts to a thrilling new level in support of a vital cause. Staff members Jackie Thomas,…...
Thousands enjoy ‘celebration of farming’ at premier show
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) THOUSANDS of people gathered to enjoy the 151st edition of the Penistone Show on Saturday. The event regarded as one of the UK's premier one-day agricultural shows celebrates farming, food and rural life. As well as showcasing the best of Yorkshire's…...
'Only fair' to keep faith with cup players against Brighton
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (754+ words) Barnsley are looking forward to their home game against Premier League Brighton in the EFL Cup third round on Tuesday with Conor Hourihane expected to name a similar side to the one that won through the previous two rounds. Brighton…...
Dickie Bird – a life in cricket
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (655+ words) THE REMARKABLE cricketing life of Harold "Dickie" Bird came to an end this week aged 92. He umpired in three World Cup finals and 66 Test Matches, which was a record when he retired, as well as 69 One Day Internationals. Dickie " a…...
Five-year plan will aim to boost tourism
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (567+ words) A PLAN which will shape tourism and Barnsley's visitor economy for the next five years is being developed by business leaders in the town. The Barnsley Town Board met on Tuesday to discuss what is being done locally to entice…...