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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...
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Hourihane influence massive after basic strategy last season – Corey
COREY O’Keeffe says Barnsley’s in-house strategy on attacking set pieces has gone from ‘corners are important’ last season to a detailed and meticulous approach under coach Conor Hourihane.
The Reds have created the most chances in League One from corners this season, and also from throw-ins, while scoring nine set piece goals from 18 games compared to 13 in all of last season.
O’Keeffe, who takes the right-footed set pieces, and left-footed captain Luca Conn
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Teacher banned for supplying pupil with steroids
A SCIENCE teacher who supplied anabolic steroids to a pupil and discussed confidential meetings with another has been banned from teaching indefinitely.
Michael Bedford, 39, was a teacher at Netherwood Academy from 2017 to 2019 when he resigned from his role.
He was the subject of a misconduct hearing by the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) who found that he failed to maintain professional boundaries with two pupils - referred to as Pupil A and Pupil...
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Rowland hopes to build on best ever season with title challenge
OLIVER Rowland is hoping to build on his best ever season and compete for the Formula E title in the 2024/25 series which begins this weekend in Brazil.
The 31-year-old from Penistone enjoyed an impressive first season back with Nissan after a spell with Mahindra.
He finished on the podium seven times, one more than in his previous seven campaigns combined, while taking two of his three career race wins.
That put him fourth in...
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Grant awarded for refugee bike scheme
TRIPLE Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy and Barnsley Council’s director of public health Anna Hartley were on hand to officially open the Barnsley Refugee Council’s new Bike Project workshop recently.
The event celebrated the contributions of volunteers mechanics and those with refugee backgrounds who are building their lives and supporting the Barnsley community.
Enver Solomon, the chief executive of the Refugee Council, was also in attendance at the event.
The Barnsley Refugee B
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Injury setback for club
MAX WATTERS has had a setback in his recovery from injury and could now miss most of the rest of 2024 if not longer.
The striker, who came off at Cambridge last month, was hoped to be back around now.
But head coach Darrell Clarke said: “Max has had a slight setback so he will be out a little bit longer.
“Hopefully it’s not too long.
“We’ve had a scan as a precaution.
“He has...
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Posties’ year-long stand-off over dangerous dog
A YEAR-LONG stand-off which has seen Royal Mail postal workers refuse to serve a street due to a dangerous dog will not end unless their safety is made certain - despite residents missing out on vital hospital appointments as a result.
Those who live on Hall Avenue in Jump - many of whom are elderly and disabled - have been forced to travel to Wombwell to receive their post, with some missing out on urgent...
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Wingrove nets 5 in Main win
Ryan Wingrove scored five goals for Wombwell Main who were 7-2 winners at home to Sheffield City in Premier Division.
Harry Steeple got the other two.
Dodworth MW won 3-2 at home to Dronfield.
Silkstone United lost 6-2 at home to Penistone Church reserves.
North Gawber won 4-2 at home to Parkgate reserves in Division One.
Joe Griggs scored a hat-trick with Carey Welford also on target.
Barnsley Town lost 3-2 at home to Sheffield...