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Council tax review set to help boost employment
A NEW council tax support scheme which supports thousands of Barnsley’s hardest-hit residents is set to be approved by councillors in the new year.
The current scheme has been in place since April 2022, providing valuable support for the town’s most vulnerable people.
The council say that the scheme will now need to reviewed as local circumstances have changed but they admit it is important that the scheme does not discourage people from seeking employment...
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Reds look to finish year on high at Posh
Barnsley will complete their 2024 fixtures with a trip to Peterborough United on Sunday from 3pm.
The Reds are seventh in the table, a point off the play-offs, after an impressive 2-1 win at Bolton on Boxing Day.
Peterborough – like Barnsley and Bolton – have lost in the play-offs for the previous two seasons but are currently ten points off the top six in 17th position.
They have lost 11 matches this season –...
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Festive push for pet-lovers who want to help abandoned animals
A PAIR of pet-loving locals have started an appeal to help make sure abandoned and forgotten animals have somewhere warm to stay this festive period.
Chrissy and Gary Walker run Walker’s Pet Cremation and Home Euthanasia Services in Darfield, and since opening in June have seen countless grieving families come through their doors, mourning the loss of their furry loved ones.
For the festive season though, they’ve chosen to do something a bit more cheerful,...
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Elite come back to win
Elite AFC were the only Barnsley side to end the year with a win on Saturday as they triumphed 2-1 at home to SJR Worksop.
They trailed at the break but Archie Micklethwaite and Jacob Tupling secured three points in the Central Midlands League.
The Cudworth club are now third in the table with 34 points from 17 games.
In NCEL Division One, Worsbrough Bridge extended their unbeaten run to 14 games but their play-off...
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‘Youth zone has to succeed and it will’ - pledge
BARNSLEY’S multi-million pound youth zone is flying up and keys are set to be handed over to bosses in spring next year - and the chief executive says she can’t wait for youngsters across the town to benefit from the scheme.
The venue - which will include a four-court sports hall, a rooftop 3G outdoor kick-pitch, gym, boxing and martial arts room, a recording studio, dance studio, sensory room and mentoring kitchen - is being...
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JON FLATMAN: Thank you for your unwavering commitment throughout 2024
Hello, Reds.
This time of year always evokes feelings of reflection and, as we look back, a particular highlight for us is the recent release of the EFL’s report, which showed that Barnsley FC’s Community Trust delivered a staggering £16 million worth of social impact during the 2023/24 season.
This is an achievement we’re incredibly proud of, as it underlines our commitment to making a real difference in our community.
Whether it’s through health program
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Inspectors greeted by ‘visibly dirty’ care home
A ‘VISIBLY dirty’ care home has been plunged into a watchdog’s worst-performing category in order to protect residents and force immediate change - after inspectors found a catalogue of errors relating to dementia sufferers.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Hunningley Grange inadequate and placed the home into special measures following an inspection last month.
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Barnsley’s fast girls want to reach top
Interviews with four young runners from the town who are among the best in country for their age.
Eleanor Baker
The 20-year-old from Barugh Green is working towards the marathon at the next Olympics and hopes to burst onto the international scene next year.
She is in her final year as a history and politics student at the University of Sheffield while working part-time in a scaffolding yard.
She said: “The main goal is...
