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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...
Plans submitted for new shoe shop
PLANNING permission is being sought to erect signage for a new shoe shop in the town centre.The former Optical Express building on Queen Street is currently vacant, but plans have been submitted to Barnsley Council to turn it into a Clarks store.The application seeks to add new signage to the store whilst changing the colour of the existing shopfront from white to black.Residents have until May 3 to submit...
Old Mill Lane closures announced
ROAD and lane closures have been announced as part of the Old Mill Lane Widening Scheme.On Sunday there will be a road closure from Harborough Hill Road to Old Tannery Road, from 7pm until 6am.An alternative route will be available during the closure via Old Tannery Road, Burton Road, Rotherham Road, Pontefract Road and Harborough Hill Road.Following Sunday’s overnight closurel, the road will reopen with two lanes of traffic...
Award-winning Isabel delighted by success
A FORMER Barnsley College student has won a prestigious award at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley.Former Level 3 Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication student, Isabel Edwards, won the Special Award for Originality and Skills at the Cooper Prize.Isabel, is now studying BA Fine Art at Leeds Arts University. She won the College Special Award Prize with artwork she created for her final major project which she displayed at Barnsley College’s end-of-year...
Club marks miners' strike anniversary with free event
THERE’S another opportunity to see local filmmaker Rebecca Sills’ widely-acclaimed film Regeneration – and there’s free beer and pork pies on offer too!Regeneration tells the story of how the mining industry came to an end. It also discusses the miners’ strike of 1984/1985. The film includes interviews, archive footage and what life is like now in the Dearne Valley.Rebecca, 25, and her dad Dean Sills, 55, from Bolton-upon-Dearne, have already won...
Free family fun day celebrates world-renowned author
THE Cooper Gallery is hosting a free family fun day on Saturday to celebrate the opening of two new displays.The 'World of Brian Wildsmith', showcases the work of the world-renowned children's book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith featuring his colourful and imaginative paintings of animals, landscapes, and stories.The exhibitions can be seen across two town centre venues: Paws, Claws, Tales & Roars: The Art of Brian Wildsmith at the Cooper Gallery...
All's well for woeful Wednesday
DEARNE firefighters have come to the rescue of a ten-week-old pup who got into a tight spot.The German Shepherd pup, named Wednesday, got their head stuck in a metal railing in Wombwell.Fortunately for Wednesday, firefighters from Dearne fire station came to the rescue.A South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “The stricken pooch was transported to a vet to be sedated, before firefighters used cutting gear to remove the...
Dog owners asked to help farmers protect their livestock
POLICE are urging dog owners to be responsible to ensure the safety of livestock and their pets.During this time of year and over the coming weeks, mother sheep and their lambs will be released into the fields to graze.Allowing a dog to worry or attack livestock is a criminal offence under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953. This involves any action by your dog that causes distress to the...
Students seeking dogs to pamper
DOES your pooch deserve a bit of pampering? Local students are offering to do it for free!Wigfield Farm are appealing for owners to take their dogs along for grooming.Dogs will be used for student training and assessment purposes therefore there will be no charge for this service. The breeds needed are Cockapoo, Cavapoo, Maltipoo, other small poodle mix types, toy/miniature poodle, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Border terrier (hand strip), Border...
New partnership takes students into a different league!
BARNSLEY College has announced a new partnership which will provide an exciting new opportunity for students.The college is working with 4G1 Player Development Football Academy which will allow students the chance to compete in a different league for the first time. A college spokesperson said: “One of our male football academy teams will compete in the National Youth Football League against the likes of Sheffield United FC Education, Barnsley Shadow Scholars and...
Road to remain closed due to wall collapse
A PENISTONE road will remain closed until next week.Huddersfield Road, near Penistone Grammar School, was closed last Thursday due to a dangerous structure after the partial collapse of a wall next to the footpath and the council has announced it will remain shut for a further week. The current diversion and temporary pedestrian walkway will stay as they are while the road remains closed. Barriers are in place to keep pedestrians away from...
Upcoming Events
SOCCERTRADE CHARITY FOOTBALL & TRADE EXHIBITION
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.
They day is also filled with an exhibition comprising of your favouite brands, mini games , live music, food and probably the best raffle you have ever seen...
Join us on the day and show your support for a cause that many of our industry struggle with. As all profits from the event will be donated to mind.org.uk to support the fantastic work they do for mental health.
LIVE @ The Priory
BHF Priory Centre are thrilled to announce we will be hosting LIVE @ THE PRIORY on Saturday 18th May 2024! ✨
The event will include LIVE MUSIC from Daz Cadwallander PLUS more to be revealed in the run up to the event. 🎤
DON'T MISS OUT! Use code early-bird for discounted tickets, HURRY as this offer is only available until April 30th!
For more information and to purchase your tickets visit: https://buytickets.at/bhfpriorycentre/1204968
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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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Volunteers 'a huge part' of hospice
BARNSLEY Hospice has opportunities for volunteers in a number of roles.A hospice spokesperson said: “Volunteers are a huge part of Barnsley Hospice and have been since we opened 30 years ago. If you'd like to dedicate some of your time and expertise to support us, we have a variety of roles currently open:"The roles available are volunteer ward assistant, volunteer befriender, fundraising community event volunteer, fundraising public collections volunteer and volunteer...
Last chance to help name Barnsley's newest bridge
TOMORROW is your last chance to put forward a suggestion for a name for Barnsley’s newest bridge.Last month the council announced that it was giving residents the chance to name the new pedestrian bridge in the town centre.Currently named Market Gate Bridge, it opened to the public in December.Residents are now being encouraged to name the new bridge themselves through an online form.Coun Robin Franklin, cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and...
Spring show down on the farm
THERE’S a chance to handle the reptiles, meet the lambs and feed the meerkats at an event in Barnsley tomorrow.The Spring Show at Wigfield Farm also features animal showing, live talks and face painting.Throughout the day, there will be ferret racing and rabbit and guinea pig show classes as well as independent craft and gift stalls, a horticulture stand and food and drink will be available.If you’d like to...
Parents receive primary school place offers
PARENTS across Barnsley are finding out today which primary school their children will be starting at in September. It’s National Offer Day and Barnsley Council has announced that 2,452 children (94 per cent) have been offered their first choice of primary school.A council spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to offer 2,575 children (98 per cent) a place at one of their preferred primary schools this year, helping more children to flourish at the...
Business looks to expand operations
PLANNING ROUND-UP: Permission is being sought to build an extension to an industrial unit in Dodworth.If approved, the extension will be built on Fall Bank Industrial Estate. A report said: “Door Solutions Group is an internal door manufacturing business operating from two adjoined units within Wortley Court on the Fall Bank Industrial Estate, Dodworth. The business needs additional space for expansion of operations.“The proposal will see an increase in usable floor...
MAYhem fun coming to town ....
A FUN festival is touring the area next month to bring a blast of street theatre and circus to town.MAYhem is a free street theatre and circus festival coming to a high street, market square or park near you over three successive weekends in May.Barnsley Council has engaged street theatre company Yellow Bus events to bring their unique brand of entertainment to Barnsley.You can catch the MAYhem festival at...
New app aims to help young patients facing surgery
A NEW app has been introduced at Barnsley Hospital to help young patients get ready for surgery.The Little Journey smartphone app is a guide that takes children and their carers on a tour from the waiting room to the operating room around the hospital, all through smartphone devices.Imagine animated doctors, nurses, popping up on your screen, ready to show you around and answer all your questions. There are characters like a...
Pair due in court after large drug find
A MAN and woman have been charged with drug offences after a large quantity of crack cocaine and heroin were found at a Barnsley property.Last Wednesday a warrant was executed on Margaret Close, Darfield, by officers from the tasking team and Barnsley South Neighbourhood Policing Team.During the warrant a large quantity of crack cocaine and heroin were found.Matthew Brookes, 43, is charged with production of crack cocaine, possession with...
Off-road bikers sought after damage and ASB
POLICE have released images in a bid to identify a large group of off-road bike riders who are alleged to have descended upon Barnsley causing significant damage and anti-social behaviour.Officers have released the images as it is believed those photographed can assist us with enquiries.Yesterday, just before 5pm, police received reports of around 15 off-road bikers around the Barnsley Road area of Cudworth causing damage to street furniture, obstructing drivers on...
Tenant buys business park in multi-million pound deal
A BARNSLEY business park has been sold in a multi-million-pound deal. Over the past two years, Fairfield Business Park in Penistone has been fully developed from being unoccupied into a thriving business park by family-run, Barnsley-based property and land specialists, Fairbank Investments Ltd.The fully-let park has been bought by international packaging business Neal Brothers, for a seven-figure sum. Neal Brothers are the main tenants on the site, running their export packaging business from their...
Health hub car park extension plan gets go-ahead
PLANS to extend a car park at one of the town’s major health hubs to meet demand have been approved by the council.The 110-space car park at Priory Campus, in Lundwood, will become a 148-space site.A report states: “The applicants are looking to re-use some vacant land within their ownership to accommodate additional parking spaces required for the efficient running and operating of Priory Centre.“An existing car park exists,...
Latest food hygiene ratings served up
NINE Barnsley establishments have been given new food hygiene ratings with all but one picking up top marks.Spice Night, The Secret Italian, Golden House and Frankie’s Chicken and Pizza Bar – all in the town centre – picked up five stars.Whilst Maranto’s, in Thurnscoe, Puccini’s and Nino’s Pizza in Dodworth and Springvale’s Canton House also scored the top rating.Pasha, based on Market Street, was given a score of three...
New vehicles will help green ambitions
A MULTI-MILLION pound scheme to replace council vehicles with greener alternatives – which was signed off earlier this month – will play a ‘vital role’ in reducing carbon emissions.The decision to buy 52 new vehicles was agreed based on several factors including increased maintenance costs and the need to reduce emissions.A total of £4.5m will be spent on a range of vehicles, including bin lorries, school transport and housing services vehicles....
MP is cleared of lockdown breach
BARNSLEY’S only Conservative MP Miriam Cates has been cleared of breaching lockdown rules by the Parliamentary standards watchdog.Mrs Cates, who represents the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency, was accused of attending a birthday drinks event during lockdown on December 8, 2020.Complaints were made against Mrs Cates and deputy speaker Dame Eleanor Lang - as well as Tory backbenchers Sir Bernard Jenkin and Virginia Crosbie.However, in a report by the Parliamentary standards commissioner Daniel...
Playful pair seeking new home
MEET Duncan and Malcolm – they’re looking for a new home where they can stay together.They are both Cairn Terrier crosses and it’s thought that Duncan, who is three years old, may be nine-month-old Malcolm’s Dad.The pair are currently at Cliffe Kennels and are two delightfully happy and playful boys who will need to stay together. Duncan loves people and other dogs and walks well on his lead but doesn't...
Hundreds wish May a happy birthday
MAY Barton received 787 birthday cards from around the world to mark her 102nd birthday.The lifelong Barnsley resident, who now lives at The Firs in Dodworth, celebrated her special birthday last Sunday with a party.Earlier this year, staff began an appeal to get birthday cards sent to May as they worked to make this momentous day extra special.On Wednesday, residents and staff gathered together at the home’s coffee morning...
People urged to get checked out in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
PEOPLE who suspect they may be experiencing symptoms of bowel cancer have been urged to get checked out.Stephanie Peacock, who represents Barnsley East, spoke out for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more likely survival is as when it is caught in its early stages, nine out of ten patients survive the illness.However, the MP said too many people do not test soon enough, or...
Glass Works dental practice gets go-ahead
A NEW private dentistry service is set to make its way to the Glass Works after Barnsley Council’s planning department approved plans earlier this month – and no objections were made by the public.The practice will be added at a vacant unit in the Glass Works, adjacent to The Fragrance Shop and next to both Next and Flannels.A report states: “This planning statement is produced to support a request for the...
New play ready for lift off
A NEW play by the Trinity Players is reaching for the stars.Fly Me To The Moon is a new comedy looking at people’s fear of flying and is set to take-off on April 24.It is one of 70-plus plays penned by John Godber, a former drama student at Bretton Hall College now recognised as the third most-performed UK playwright after William Shakespeare and Alan Ayckbourn.Director Helen Watson said: “John...
Speak up on safeguarding
BARNSLEY Council has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging residents to speak up on safeguarding.Locals are being asked to speak to a member of the council’s team if you think someone’s being mistreated, neglected, harmed or is struggling with hoarding.Anyone can raise a safeguarding concern, whether it’s about yourself, a loved one, a friend, a neighbour or someone you work with.Wendy Lowder, executive director for place health and...
