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Police launch murder investigation
A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a woman yesterday.
Police were called by the ambulance service on Tuesday after reports that a 56-year-old woman had been found unresponsive at a house on Summer Lane, Wombwell.
The woman - who has not yet been named officially - was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Senior investigation officer, Detective...
Barnsley FC
Returning Pines looking to help Barnsley over ‘hump’
AMERICAN centre-back Donovan Pines admits he’s glad to be back in the first team equation after a spell on the bench but knows Barnsley need to do better if they’re to get ‘where they need to be’.
Pines made his first start on Saturday against Birmingham City since a 2-0 win away at Shrewsbury on October 26.
He replaced the injured Josh Earl – and the 26-year-old said he found out he was starting just...
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New restrictions set to be put in place at school
WAITING restrictions outside a Carlton school are set to be approved by the council following public consultation.
In May the council published proposals to introduce waiting restrictions on parts of Fish Dam Lane and its junction with Manor Farm Close in Carlton.
The plans were submitted due to concerns of problem parking on the highway outside Carlton Primary School.
A report states: “Fish Dam Lane is a busy carriageway which serves residential and commercial properties...
Sport
Rosie gets debut victory
Boxer Rosie Christy put in an impressive performance to win on Tuesday night at the Metrodome.
The youngster from Brampton club Micky’s Athletic was in a barnstorming fight with LA’s Harper Moore to take a unanimous decision.
It was a gruelling battle between the two girls who both went for victory with all that they had.
Christy was well on top by the end with her opponent getting ragged and being forced to hold.
Host...
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Pledge of ‘recovery grants’ welcomed
YEARS of austerity which saw Barnsley lose out on millions of pounds and resulted in public services being scaled back is being ‘put right’ thanks to a promise to increase local councils’ funding.
The local government finance settlement for 2025/26 will see billions allocated to councils, with worst-hit places set to benefit more.
So-called ‘recovery grants’ - tailored to local authorities which have traditionally had to endure service cutbacks under the former Co
Barnsley FC
Big-spending ‘team to beat’ Blues next Oakwell visitors
BIG-SPENDING Birmingham City are the ‘team to beat’ in League One according to Darrell Clarke as his Barnsley side prepares to host them tomorrow.
The Blues – who were relegated last season – made headlines throughout the summer transfer window for unprecedented spending at League One level.
They signed 17 new players for a combined total of roughly £30million including a league record £10million for Fulham striker Jay Stansfield.
They also appointed
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No renewal of asylum seeker contract at riot-hit hotel
Alan retires after directing 15,000 funerals
Apartment plan submitted for former care home
Parent assessment centre gets the go-ahead
OAKWELL ROUND-UP: Injury list grows, women win and 18s in quarters
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Unregistered HMOs targeted in operation
BARNSLEY Council bosses have cracked down on a number of unlicensed houses of multiple occupation after completing a series of warrants alongside the police including a two-bedroom property which had sleeping arrangements for TWELVE people.
Two properties one in the Central ward and another in the North East ward were identified as unlicensed HMOs, with concerns identified with regard to the number of occupants and conditions they are living in.
The council say that after...
Sport
Both Dearne and Bridge see games abandoned
Dearne and District’s game at home to Wakefield AFC in NCEL Division One was called off due to floodlight failure on 63 minutes with the visitors 2-0 up.
Dearne’s Luke Skelton was sent off then Wakefield scored either side of half-time.
Dearne manager Thomas said: “Unfortunately the floodlights went out and the referee called game off.
“We all waited about 15 or 20 minutes. There was no power in our normal building so our players...
