Barnsley high society was rocked to its core this afternoon, after a local couple dropped  the bombshell announcement that they intend to take a step back from frontline benefits and move towards becoming financially independent. Social commentators say the move is virtually unprecedented in local circles and are scratching their heads to work out how

A Barnsley man who regularly drinks 8 pints a night has announced ambitious plans to reposition himself as a craft ale connoisseur. Barry Lard, 48, from Wombwell says he is sick of being seen as a piss head and feels his hobby is misunderstood. “People see me staggering home after a skin-full and assume I’m