Police in Barnsley may make Tweeting part of their job after a 12-hour Twitter trial proved popular with the public. The bobbies in Barnsley used Twitter for a day to keep members of the public informed about what they do on a daily basis.
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MP gets painting with the kids
Barnsley MP Dan Jarvis was not afraid to get messy when he paid a visit to a group of young artists. The MP grabbed a paintbrush and joined youngsters who were painting a garden mural, during his visit to the Darton Community Garden.
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Children get website and university
Children in Barnsley have no reason for saying “I’m bored” thanks to a website and university scheme just for them. The borough council’s things to do website is dedicated to young people in the borough and gives them details of local clubs, activities, youth centers, performing arts facilities, music, sports, places to go and more.
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Museum project gets sticky bomb
A sticky bomb is one of the latest items to be donated to a people’s museum project. Former Barnsley resident Stanley Beach, 75, travelled from his home in Leicester to donate the bomb to the Experience Barnsley project after hearing about its appeal for old stories and artefacts.
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Blooming success
The borough of Barnsley has shone once again in a competition for flowers and gardens. Barnsley won 12 titles in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards, making it a success story for the second year running. The borough held on to its Silver Gilt award in the City category as well as scooping a list of individual awards.
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