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Inflation has ‘made us poorer’, says expert
THE average Barnsley resident has more than £18,000 in disposable income, according to the latest figures. Disposable income is the amount of money people have available for spending or saving after taxes and social contributions, and is used by economists as a way of comparing the economic welfare of different areas. The Office for National Statistics estimates Barnsley residents each had around £18,427 in disposable income as of 2022. The figures show disposable incomes have...
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Whitehead leaves after two months
First team coach Dean Whitehead has left Barnsley after two months at the club. Whitehead, who joined the Reds to work under Darrell Clarke in July, has moved back to Stoke City where he spent much of his playing career. The 41-year-old is expected to work under Narcís Pèlach who looks set to replace Steven Schumacher at the Championship Potters. A Barnsley statement read: "We would like to thank Dean for his hard work over the...
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New MP to chair Parliamentary autism group
PENISTONE and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball has been elected as the chair of a Parliamentary group on autism. Ms Tidball, who was recently elected as a Labour MP in the area, said it was an ‘honour’ to be elected as chair. All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) are coalitions of MPs across parties who join together to campaign on certain issues. Ms Tidball said: “The goal of the APPG on autism is to work together to...
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Bridge win cup tie on pens
Worsbrough Bridge won on penalties at home to Wakefield AFC after a 2-2 draw in the NCEL League Cup on Tuesday evening. Joshua Brown put Bridge in front then they went 2-1 down but Owen Cooke levelled. Worsbrough missed their first two penalties but won 7-6.
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Can you help Trevor in search?
A VETERAN is hoping to bring together an old band of National Service buddies for a get-together. Trevor Currie, 85, served at the Ironside Barracks in Germany between the years of 1959 and 1961 - a place he says became ‘home’. During that time, Trevor - who now lives in Guisborough - built friendships with his fellow servicemen of the of the Seventh Armoured Brigade Group and in his old age is hoping to reconnect....
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Clarke relishing trip to boyhood club
Darrell Clarke is looking forward to taking on his boyhood club Manchester United tomorrow but wants to make sure his Barnsley team do the town proud. The Reds visit Old Trafford from 8pm in the third round of the EFL Cup, to play the Premier League giants. Clarke said: “A lad from a council estate in Mansfield leading a team out at Old Trafford is a proud moment. “I am realistic. We have to be...
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Band hits right notes in 50th anniversary year
A BRASS band celebrating its 50th anniversary and heading off to a national championship this weekend has left its mark on the community. Barnsley Metropolitan Band has continued going strong for half a century, as members both young and old persist to push the group further. Throughout the year dedicated members have been celebrating the momentous birthday with a variety of events, including a show at Elsecar which saw former musical director John Grinnell return...
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Hoylandswaine win 10-over final, after Seddon smacks 15 sixes in 151
HOYLANDSWAINE won the Huddersfield League Twenty20 Cup final on Sunday, collecting their second trophy of the season. The game against Skelmanthorpe was reduced to ten overs per side, with Swaine making 110 for seven. Furqan Shafiq hit 58 off 19 balls with six sixes then Skelmanthorpe fell 18 runs short. Swaine added that trophy to the Sykes Cup they won earlier in the year. The day before, Swaine declared on 402 for seven in a...