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Main image for 'Reform vote not enough to oust two Labour MPs' - Sir Steve Houghton

'Reform vote not enough to oust two Labour MPs' - Sir Steve Houghton

Main image for Reform candidate David White thinks 'stars might be aligning'

Reform candidate David White thinks 'stars might be aligning'

Bob Lomas with former leader Richard Tice and Barnsley South candidate David White

Nigel Farage wants ‘nothing’ to do with Barnsley North candidate Robert Lomas

Main image for MEET THE CANDIDATES: Barnsley South

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Barnsley South

Main image for Polls claim Reform are closing in on two Barnsley seats

Polls claim Reform are closing in on two Barnsley seats

GUILTY: Josh Greally.

Man pleads guilty to Nigel Farage ‘attack’

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Cates’ ‘deep respect’ for Farage but pledges loyalty to Tories

PLEDGE: Candidates discuss what’s next in the long search for answers over the Battle of Orgreave.

Orgreave investigation promised by candidates

Andrew Davies - Green Party

GENERAL ELECTION 2024: Meet the candidates

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Labour pledges £700-a-year boost for ex-miners

Main image for Man charged after objects thrown at Nigel Farage

Man charged after objects thrown at Nigel Farage

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Council performance outlined in latest report

Coppard ‘more 101 than 999’ says angry councillor

Main image for £70m paid off council debts but more borrowing may be ahead

£70m paid off council debts but more borrowing may be ahead

Main image for Kids must be protected from ‘wild west’ of the internet Cates

Kids must be protected from ‘wild west’ of the internet Cates

Main image for MP takes miners’ plight to Parliament

MP takes miners’ plight to Parliament

Main image for Call for PM to scrap ‘cruel and harmful’ policy

Call for PM to scrap ‘cruel and harmful’ policy

Main image for Cates cleared of breaching lockdown rules

Cates cleared of breaching lockdown rules

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Town hall ‘rich list’ is revealed

Main image for Resurfacing key routes set to be council priority

Resurfacing key routes set to be council priority

Tony Nuttall and George Arthur with deputy leader of Barnsley Council Caroline Makinson.

Letter demands vote on ceasefire

Main image for Cates callls for tougher film age ratings

Cates callls for tougher film age ratings

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Full list of local election candidates

RETIRING: Jeff Ennis. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093006

Jeff reflects on four decades in politics

Main image for Child poverty figures ‘nothing short of a scandal’

Child poverty figures ‘nothing short of a scandal’

Main image for Government pockets further £420m from miners’ pension scheme

Government pockets further £420m from miners’ pension scheme

RETIREMENT: Coun John Wilson (centre) alongside his fellow Penistone East councillors Alex Burnett and Robert Barnard.

Councillor John retiring after two decades

YOUNG CHAMPION:Evie Whitaker-Tingey. Picture Shaun Colborn PD093011

Evie takes SEND campaign to Parliament

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Levelling-up bid worth millions rejected again

Main image for Council warns ‘drastic measures’ may be required

Council warns ‘drastic measures’ may be required

MINER COMMENT: Former Miner Alex Mathewson ,still has something to say about the miners strike, from 40 years ago. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092961

‘It was the biggest set-up I’ve ever seen’

Main image for Council house rents rise by almost £6.50 a week

Council house rents rise by almost £6.50 a week

CANDIDATE: Hannah Kitching.

‘Fag packet’ claim over budget amendment

Sir Steve Houghton

Balancing council budget meant tough decisions

PETITION: Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock has been asking residents to get involved with the campaign.

Petrol puzzler prompts petition push

CONCERNS: Miriam Cates MP with Nigel Matthewman and Lesley Gill.

Community concerns aired

BOUNDARY CONCERNS: Coun Steve Hunt, who has concerns about forthcoming proposed council boundary changes,and how it may affect residents. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092891

Ward proposals would ‘split up’ communities

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‘Compelling’ case for airport return

Main image for Leader’s plea for ‘more sustainable funding’

Leader’s plea for ‘more sustainable funding’

CAMPAIGN: Miriam Cates with Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer.

Cates steps up ‘age rating’ campaign

Main image for ‘Is it time to ban social media for young?’ asks MP

‘Is it time to ban social media for young?’ asks MP

Main image for Fresh demand over Levelling Up cash

Fresh demand over Levelling Up cash

ACCIDENT BLACKSPOT: Coun Caroline Makinson, at the scene of the two recent accident sites, on the new Lee Lane roundabout in Royston, have promted calls for traffic calming measures to be introduced. Picture Shaun Colborn PD092842

Measures to be ‘fast-tracked’ after collisions

Main image for Cates leading calls on Rwanda

Cates leading calls on Rwanda

Main image for Poll predicts Conservative MP will lose seat

Poll predicts Conservative MP will lose seat

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MP probed by Parliament watchdog

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MP lands Labour frontbench role