It pains me to say it but the people of Barnsley are much friendlier and more welcoming than those in my beloved Rotherham.

This isn't a one off, time and time again, I have had this reinforced with my regular visits there.

Take the train station and the surrounding cafes in Barnsley...the staff can't do enough for you. Good old Yorkshire hospitality.

Compare this with the monosyllabic grunts who work in Rotherham's train station/bus station who look offended if you ask them a question....or the hatchet faced old crones who throw a sausage roll in your direction, should you have the audacity to order one from a Rotherham cafe.

What is the reason for this? There is not much difference economically between Rotherham and Barnsley so how come there is such a huge difference in manners, courtesy and decency?