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Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

Local research centre investigates asbestos in schools 

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Education, News, Watch

A Sheffield based research centre has started a project that looks into asbestos in schools and how that affects school-based education workers. Mesothelioma is a rare and often incurable cancer that develops on the lungs or other internal organs usually due to...
Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

Barnsley resident anticipates big political change in elections

by Sophia Boothby | Apr 24, 2026 | Community, News, Politics, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Jonathan Wainwright calls for change in this upcoming election with the fact the town’s political stance may be shifting. For the first time in 20 years all 63 seats in Barnsley council are up for election on polling day. Stephen Houghton, the current Barnsley...
Barnsley police officers awarded for saving bus driver’s life 

Barnsley police officers awarded for saving bus driver’s life 

by Sophia Boothby | Mar 6, 2026 | Crime, News

Two Barnsley police officers received a national award for performing life-saving CPR on a bus driver after he went into cardiac arrest. PC Tony Tighe and PC Nick Deakin were called to the scene of an emergency on 21 February where the driver had collapsed at the...
Deadline extended for prestigious business awards

Deadline extended for prestigious business awards

by Sophia Boothby | Mar 6, 2026 | Culture, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Uncategorised

The deadline for the Made in Sheffield awards to celebrate local business has been extended. The event recognises local businesses successes in designing, producing and manufacturing goods globally. The deadline for entries which was originally 19 February was...

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