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SOUTH Yorkshire Police are urging anyone who feels they are being stalked to get in touch.The force is supporting national Stalking Awareness Week 2024 led by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust which started yesterday.Stalking and harassment is when someone repeatedly behaves in a fixated and obsessive way that makes others feel scared, distressed or threatened in an attempt to disrupt their life.The police are committed to working with local partners...
Health chief in call over Covid Spring booster
THE NHS in Barnsley has opened its booking system for Spring Covid-19 vaccinations.People aged 75 or over, and children and adults with a weakened immune system, can now book their spring Covid-19 vaccine to get protection with vaccination appointments starting from Monday.Dr David Crichton, chief medical officer at NHS South Yorkshire, said: “NHS staff have already been working hard this week to visit older adult care homes and eligible housebound patients...
Pair charged with burglary
TWO people have been charged following a theft from a garden shed.Ian McAffrey, 37, of Northorpe in Gilroyd, and Francesca Darlow, 26, of Green Lane, Dodworth, were both charged with burglary.On March 25,at 4.25am, it’s reported that household items worth over £400 were stolen from a garden shed at an address on Bowden Grove, Dodworth.McAffrey appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on Monday.Darlow has been released on bail...
Party time as Bronia celebrates fitness class milestone
FOR 21 years Bronia Warden has been delivering tailored exercise sessions for the elderly.She celebrated recently with a party at Shaw Lane’s Griffin Suite – and 130 people who’d taken part in the Healthy Bones fitness groups came to show their appreciation for Bronia’s hard work.Many have been working with her for decades and through her work Bronia has built a loyal following.She said: “I did general fitness stuff...
Amy to receive gold award from Prince
A BARNSLEY woman will be joining thousands of young people and their loved ones for an awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace next month.Amy Sutheran, 23, has won the gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award and will be at the event, hosted by Prince Edward on May 10 which will mark the Prince's first celebration as patron of the DofE charity.Amy said: “I completed my gold DofE whilst working full-time as a...
Residents meet to discuss future of church
RESIDENTS attended a meeting last Monday to discuss the future of a local church.Silkstone Common Methodist Church. – lauded as a hub for the community – hasn’t been used for worship for some time and is set to be sold.Silkstone Parish Council held its annual meeting on at the church, which saw locals attend to hear about the next steps.MP Miriam Cates recently discussed the building’s future – alongside...
Hospital appeal to visitors amid rise in norovirus cases
BARNSLEY Hospital is asking people to help them protect its most vulnerable in-patients by thinking twice before visiting.The hospital is currently experiencing a rise in confirmed cases of norovirus.The infection control team is working directly with some wards to limit potential spread of infection, and visitors to those areas will be asked to take special preventative measures to minimise opportunities for bugs to spread.People who have had diarrhoea or...
Help the hospice win £5k
BARNSLEY Hospice is appealing for help in its bid to win a £5,000 donation.The Benefact Group's 'Movement for Good' draw could help Barnsley Hospice win £5,000 to support the outstanding care we provide to local people.We Are Barnsley has cast our vote for the hospice and it literally takes less than a minute!Just follow the link below, and search Barnsley Hospice or use its registered charity number 700586 and...
Police appeal to find owner of stolen bike
POLICE believe this bike was stolen recently from the Barnsley area and are trying to find the owner.A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing to locate the owner of a bike we believe was stolen in the early hours of Thursday from the Millhouse Green area.“Two men were charged following a reported theft when the pair were found in possession of a mountain bike for which neither man could provide proof...
Event highlights new football book
A LOCAL author will host an event about his latest book this week.Chris Brook will talk about his book, ‘The Totty Cup: A Century of Schools Football in the Don and Dearne area’, which he co-authored with Steven Penny.The Totty Cup, which celebrated its centenary last year, is the oldest ever primary school football competition.Over the years, many young players who competed in the cup would go on to...
Road improvements must include Cundy Cross – council leader
COUNCIL bosses have admitted that congestion at Stairfoot roundabout is a ‘problem’ – and that they know they will also have to undertake work at Cundy Cross.The A635 Stairfoot and Cundy Cross scheme will reconfigure the roundabout and its connecting entry and exit lanes.The proposed plans for the scheme include several key enhancements, including straightening the approach to the roundabout from Wombwell Lane and Bleachcroft Way, widening entry and exit lanes,...
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Find out who really is the king of the trades as screwfix take on MKM and the plumbers take on the electricians, for the all important copper cup.
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RSPCA Cat Rehoming
Rue Pip and Ozzie
Rue (female black), Pip and Ozzie (male, black and whites) - 8 weeks old
These babies came from a group of cats and kittens living together in a house - we're not sure if they're brothers and sister, or cousins - but they love each other.
They're typical happy kittens - lots of bouncing and fun, cuddles and purring.
They are available from next week (around 19 April) when they are 9 weeks old, and have had their pre-adoption vet check.
Watch them enjoying their close-ups here: https://youtu.be/Xkac5F0yQk4
lease fill in our ONLINE Perfect Match Form to apply.
Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.
In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.
Susie
Are you looking to add a sweet and loving companion to your home? Meet Susie, a beautiful senior cat in search of her forever family.
Susie is 14 years young, she’s in good health (recently vet-checked) and has been well cared for and loved.
Susie is a happy cat, she likes to talk at meal times and watch the world from a windowsill. She’s a little quiet at first and will need time to adapt to a new home, but she is friendly, enjoys treats and chin scratches and toys.
Susie would thrive in a calm and quiet environment where she can enjoy plenty of love and space when she needs it, and lots of attention when she wants it.
Susie’s previous owners were sadly unable to care for her anymore, so we’re hoping to find a new loving home where she can be cherished through her golden years.
Please fill in our ONLINE Perfect Match Form to apply.
Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.
In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.
Max
Adorable little Max is about 11 weeks old, he's a chunky kitten who loves his food.
Max came from a busy house full of cats and kittens - he's sweet and lots of fun to play with, and what he really needs is a home with experienced adopters who have to time to continue to teach him to love being with people and having cuddles. He would be best in a home without young children, and he can live with adult cats.
https://youtube.com/shorts/gYqvUw2yomQ?feature=share
Please fill in our ONLINE Perfect Match Form to apply.
Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.
In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.
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Thousands of teens seeking mental health support
MORE than 4,000 youngsters under the age of 17 have sought mental health support in Barnsley, shock new figures have revealed.According to an NHS report, a total of 4,140 people – predominantly teenagers – have received contact from support services in the last year.Barnsley East MP Stephanie Peacock said: “It is so important that children know how to express anything that they are struggling with to someone they trust.“If...
Survey reveals stress levels among police officers
MORE than 80 per cent of South Yorkshire Police officers experienced ‘stress or low mood’ last year, a survey has revealed.The Police Federation of England and Wales heard from 409 force officers for its Pay and Morale Report 2023.According to the report, 41 per cent of respondents said their job was ‘very or extremely stressful'.Similarly, 14 per cent of officers said they needed medical attention for one or more...
Domestic abuse services get Levelling Up boost
FUNDING of up to £600,000 has been received by Barnsley Council to increase its domestic abuse services.The cash – from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities – will go towards providing more immediate accommodation for victims in times of emergency.A council report said: “IDAS has plans to develop properties to accommodate people who cannot access the women’s refuge due to more complicated needs.“Length of time staying in...
School creates history board for village
LOCAL councillors met with pupils of Gawber Primary School to unveil a new history board the school had made.Members of the school council, with help from deputy headteacher Rachel Knox, the Gawber History Group and designer David Exley, designed the board that includes information about the school’s past, present and future.This is the latest in a series of history boards in Gawber produced by the history group with ward alliance support....
Popular bakery goes in for sale
A POPULAR bakery established more than 35 years ago has been put up for sale.The Bakehouse, on Wombwell High Street, has been put up for sale by Ernest Wilson business agents, whose clients have been operating the establishment for the past five years.The agents are intending for the property to remain as a bakery and sandwich bar, with takeaway and third-party delivery options.
Council turns down beauty salon plan
PLANS to create a new beauty salon in a Worsbrough back garden have been rejected by Barnsley Council.An application was submitted in October for the salon to be created on Mount Vernon Place.However, Barnsley Council rejected the plans earlier this week.A report said: “It is proposed to operate a beauty treatment business from a residential property located on Mount Vernon Place which forms part of a new housing development,...
Fundraising journey continues in memory of Oliver
THE family of a Gawber youngster who died of terminal cancer last year have received a match-worn Sheffield Steelers’ jersey to continue their fundraising journey in his memory.Oliver Howe, eight, was first diagnosed with cancer in September 2020 and, despite everything, always had a smile on his face.After ringing the cancer treatment bell in 2021, the disease devastatingly returned later that year and he died on February 1, 2023.His...
Pupils cracked it with creative designs
PUPILS at Shafton Primary Academy got creative this Easter as they took part in an egg-decorating competition.Following on from their recent success in designing posters to decorate several Barnsley bin lorries, pupils put their creativity to the test again with their new egg decorations.All entries were displayed in the school, allowing pupils to show off their work to classmates and parents, who were invited to take a look at the artistic...
Plans resubmitted for rejected car wash business
PLANS to bring a new hand car wash business to Platts Common have been resubmitted to Barnsley Council – just weeks after being rejected by the planning board.An application was originally submitted in June last year to create the business on Platts Common Industrial Estate.The plans sought to turn the land into a hand car wash – which included a staff room as well as staff and visitor parking. However, the...
Takeaways given new hygiene ratings
TWO Barnsley takeaways have been handed new food hygiene ratings – and it’s not great news for either of them.Acorn Chippy, on Cemetery Road in Grimethorpe, was given a score of one following an assessment on March 8. Whilst Dollie’s Pizza Plaice, on Osmond Place in Worsbrough, was given a zero on the same day.It means that of Barnsley’s 270 takeaways with ratings, 168 have ratings of five and just one...
Top 100 place for young achiever Luke
A BARNSLEY building material specialist has been recognised for his commitment to the industry.Luke Hoyle, who’s based out at Carlton Manufacturing, has been named as one of the top 100 young achievers across the sector.National trade body the Builders’ Merchants’ Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), joined forces to identify the top 100 across the multi-billion pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the brightest stars of the...
Five-figure gift will help transform elderly care
A LOCAL supermarket has awarded a five-figure grant to a local charity this week to help elderly hospital patients.The £10,000 donation, from the Morrisons Foundation, was celebrated by the Barnsley Hospital Charity as it will pay for new televisions, furniture, games and soft furnishings – all helping to create a family room for visitors.Jane Mills, from the hospital, said: “We’re so pleased to have received such a generous grant from Morrisons...
Update on Old Mill Lane roadworks
BARNSLEY Council has announced a u-turn on road and lane closures at Old Mill Lane over the coming days.An original announcement said that there will be a road closure from Harborough Hill Road to Old Tannery Road, from 7pm until 6am tomorrow and then the road would reopen with two lanes of traffic instead of three for approximately ten weeks..However, yesterday the council said: “We have since been advised by the contractor...
Why florist Katie is so blooming grateful
A FLORIST is thanking the community who helped her make the ‘pipe dream’ shop come true by giving out free bouquets.Katie Jo Brown – who runs Bloemist Family Florist on High Street, Bolton-upon-Dearne, with her mother Jean Hackett – has been placing bouquets around the community since she opened the store in July.The small gesture has been her way of giving back to a community that allowed her and her mother...
Table tennis stars pass skills onto young players
WORLD-RENOWNED table tennis stars visited the town to help youngsters hone their skills last weekend.Over the course of the weekend, Barnsley Table Tennis Club welcomed Swedish head coach Christian Björklund and Mark Mitchell from premier club St Neots in Cambridge to lead coaching sessions at Hope House Church on Blucher Street.Both players have had experience at the highest levels of competition, with Mark representing England 55 times while Christian has achieved...
Fans donate to Reds Against Hunger campaign
BARNSLEY fans donated the equivalent of almost 200 meals for Barnsley Foodbank Partnership at the weekend.At Saturday’s League One fixture against Reading, the football club continued their Reds Against Hunger campaign.They asked supporters to donate food on the day, and in the week leading up to the match.A spokesperson for the Barnsley FC Community Trust said: “We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who donated at our...
Boost for food waste scheme
A CASH boost for a food waste scheme in Barnsley will help hard-pressed families.Renewi, the company which is part of the award-winning waste treatment facility at Manvers, has donated £2,000 to the Community Fridge project which operates from Mapplewell and Staincross Village Hall.The money will go towards supporting volunteers’ work to combat food waste by building partnerships with local supermarkets, retailers and warehouses to source surplus food that can be used...
Hospital announces baby feeding changes
IMPORTANT changes have been made to newborn feeding options at Barnsley Hospital.From Monday, there will be a change in the availability of pre-made formula bottles at the Gawber Road site.A spokesperson for Barnsley Hospital said: “Deciding how to feed your baby is a significant decision, influenced by various factors including personal experiences and advice from others.“It’s crucial to discuss this with your midwife. The ideal time to make this...
School celebrates 'amazing achievement'
A MAPPLEWELL primary school have been praised for their anti-bullying campaign.Wellgate Primary School began their journey to develop their anti-bullying provision in September.This was through taking part in the Anti-Bullying Association’s ‘United Against Bullying Programme’ – and earlier this month they were awarded a gold status. Only 11 per cent of the 259 schools nationally that took part were awarded gold.The programme supported the school to audit provision...
Cancer Alliance launches 'peace of mind' campaign
HEALTH bosses are encouraging Barnsley residents to get a ‘peace of mind’ check if they notice anything unusual which could be an early sign or symptom of cancer.The Cancer Alliance’s new campaign launched this month and is aimed at giving people ‘peace of mind’ by getting themselves checked out without delay.Early diagnosis significantly improves the chances of successful treatment and survival.However, many people hesitate in seeking medical advice due...
