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Council tax up by 4.9% for people in Barnsley; Barnsley Budget

Council tax up by 4.9% for people in Barnsley; Barnsley Budget

by Alex Lou | Feb 27, 2025 | News, Politics, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Barnsley council has approved an increase of its residents’ council tax to make up anticipated cost pressures with regards to expenses like social care in its budget for the upcoming year. In a council meeting on 27 February (Thursday), Barnsley Council put...
New campaign for security measures in schools launched following the death of 15 year old Harvey Willgoose

New campaign for security measures in schools launched following the death of 15 year old Harvey Willgoose

by Thomas Addley | Feb 27, 2025 | Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to stop knife crime in schools. This comes after 15 year old Harvey Willgoose was stabbed and killed earlier this month.  The petition, which was started by Rebecca Phillips calls upon the UK Government and the Education...
Sheffield Eagles: Mitch Clark joins RFL rivals York Knights

Sheffield Eagles: Mitch Clark joins RFL rivals York Knights

by Domie Kamanda | Feb 27, 2025 | News, Sport, Uncategorised

Mitch Clark was released from his Sheffield Eagles contract on Tuesday by mutual consent but has now joined York Knights.  The 31-year-old joined Sheffield Eagles ahead of the 2024 season from Newcastle Thunder, and went on to make a total of 27 appearances including...
Sheffield Table Tennis star set to shine on the international stage

Sheffield Table Tennis star set to shine on the international stage

by Jake Heasman | Feb 27, 2025 | Sport, Top stories

A para table tennis player, who trains in Sheffield, has spoken about how he feels to represent Great Britain.  Dan Thomson will represent his country in two tournaments against Spain and Italy.  Mr Thomson said: “At the moment I am feeling quite relaxed but...
Sheffield boxer starts women’s leadership program after benign brain tumour grows

Sheffield boxer starts women’s leadership program after benign brain tumour grows

by Aiman Khalid | Feb 27, 2025 | News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Nicola Barke, who fights out of Steel City gym in Sheffield said that she has always felt like ‘a woman in a man’s world’ and wants to help women become ‘authentic, natural leaders’.  She has fought for Frank Warren and Queensbury promotions but has been unable...
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