The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:07
Scargill 'victory' in legal battle with NUM
Former National Union of Mineworkers president Arthur Scargill has won a partial victory in a legal dispute with the union. A judge has ruled Mr Scargill’s contract of employment with the union was legal and enforceable. The judge at Sheffield County Court found Mr Scargill was entitled to a car allowance of £12,000. But he judge rejected Mr Scargill’s claim his phone…
Monday, 20 February 2012 22:18
Tories take a tumble in polls as proposed Health and Social Bill takes a battering
Prime Minister David Cameron has squandered the Conservatives' lead in the polls, as voters turn against his health reforms, according to a Guardian/ICM poll. The Tories are down by four percentage points in a single month, slipping from 40% to 36% since January. Labour is one point ahead, on 37%, with Ed Miliband's party up from 35% last month. The Liberal Democrats have slipped…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:59
Snow gates to be installed on Woodhead Pass
Work to install snow gates and advance warning signs on the A628 Woodhead Pass between South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester begins this week in a bid to ensure the safety of drivers on the Trans-Pennine route. The gates, which will be operated manually by the police in conjunction with the Highways Agency, are to be sited to the west of…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:39
Housing estate proposals refused by Council
Proposals to build a housing estate on the site of the former Houghton Main Colliery has been refused by Barnsley Council. Harworth Estates wanted to develop the site on Middlecliffe Lane, Little Houghton into employment and residential use. Developers first asked for permission for the scheme in 2009 and have been negotiating ever since. Haworth Estates wanted to build 72…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:31
Three men in hospital after Barnsley petrol store explosion
An explosion in a Barnsley garage led to three men being taken to hospital on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were called to Springfield Street, near Dodworth Road at around 2.30pm after an underground petrol store exploded. The fire crew put out the flames and also assisted ambulance crews in providing first aid to the injured men. Two men were taken to Sheffield's…