Barnsley stalwarts to get freedom of the borough
Journalist, playwright, broadcaster and poet in residence at Barnsley Football Club, Ian McMillan is among those chosen for the title as is Mercury Music Prize nominated singer-songwriter Kate Rusby.
Known as the Barnsley Nightingale, Kate has also performed at numerous fundraising concerts across the borough.
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Hide AdLeading Egyptologist, Joann Fletcher has been awarded the title for her outstanding work with Barnsley Museums. Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire, David Moody completes the quartet of those recognised.
The titles will be officially awarded at a Barnsley Council meeting on June 7.