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  1. Did you know that you can search for, reserve and renew library materials online? bit.ly/KjmfZE
  2. Barnsley Rd and Dodworth Green Rd will close between 1pm and 1.45pm on Friday, 1 June for Dodworth Celebration Walk bit.ly/KKN2R1
  3. Unsure what colour bin is collected and when? Check here - bit.ly/JTiMST
  4. Bioblitz organisers are urging people to take part in their Bioblitz wildlife survey on Sunday 27 May. bit.ly/Mil5Of
  5. Hill Street Elsecar closed between house numbers 31 and 60 from Monday, 28 May for approximately 10 weeks bit.ly/L0xfw4
  6. Barnsley Libraries give visitors something to smile about bit.ly/MaXqzi
  7. Tickets for Madfest 2012 - three days of music, entertainment, workshops and more - are now on sale bit.ly/KVkfrH
  8. Kendray Street closed 20m either side of the railway crossing, 10pm Sat 26 May to 7.30am Sun 27 May. bit.ly/KVgimO
  9. Young musicians have chance to become founder members of youth band in collaboration with Grimethorpe Colliery Band. bit.ly/KBItHf
  10. Markets office experiencing phone problems. We apologise for any inconvenience or delays in answering calls bit.ly/KxaKid
  11. @shaunbellis We're waiting for an update at the moment. As soon as we have more news, we'll pass that on.
  12. @shaunbellis We are aware of it and the matter is being looked in to.
  13. Courses on offer for people who are considering a career in a nursery or school bit.ly/JdzWws
  14. Slight change to the Olympic Flame Barnsley Relay Route on Monday, 25 June bit.ly/Jdx56J
  15. Barnsley Youth Council members have reached a decision about the future of Mi Card bit.ly/JdAawQ
  16. Don't get stuck in the web! ICT courses on offer to help with everything from online shopping to downloading apps bit.ly/JcYH5k
  17. RT @BIGYH: June Marshall shares how personal experience of substance abuse led to forming of @barnsleybeacon bitly.com/JcnTxa #BIGlf
  18. Kendray Street closed due to sudden appearance of large block with "Immovable" on it.
  19. Call goes out for clean-up volunteers in Royston bit.ly/LwsQQu
  20. Get all the latest news from Barnsley Council's new-look website bit.ly/INA5At