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Row over land halts bypass work Barnsley Council is being 'held to ransom' over a patch of land, effectively stopping work on Burton Road bypass, the Chronicle understands.

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The block explained It's had the people of Barnsley talking all week and the Chronicle has finally got to the bottom of what the immovable block is all about. 8 comments on this article

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Tireless worker flattered by nominations A Gawber mum who set up a charity in memory of her daughter who died of a brain tumour has been nominated for a Proud of Barnsley award.

Hamster has a ball reading Chronicle Leela the one-eyed hamster loves a good read - the Barnsley Chronicle.

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Which roads will be repaired? The council has released the full list of roads due for repair this year - browse the list here.

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Armed raid at bookies A youth has been arrested following an alleged armed robbery at a bookmaker's on Park Road, Barnsley. 1 comment on this article

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Talking Point The immovable block on Kendray Street has been the talk of the town this week. Keep up-to-date with what's happening with our live stream.