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Helen scales the peaks for MND Association

A BARNSLEY College director has raised thousands of pounds by completing the UK Three Peaks Challenge in memory of her father.
Helen Foster, Director of Adults and Higher Skills, completed the ruelling, 24-hour challenge to climb to the highest points in England, Scotland and Wales.
Helen has so far raised more than £2,800 for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, in memory of her father who passed away, aged 68, in 2020 after...

Helen Foster celebrates completing the gruelling challenge

Gallery team’s hard work pays off with national award

A BARNSLEY gallery has won a national family-friendly award.

The Cooper Gallery is thrilled to announce that it has won the Best Accessible Museum Award in the Kids in Museums' Family Friendly Museum Awards 2024.

Organised by Kids In Museums, the national award recognises one museum, gallery, historic home, or heritage site in the UK that goes above and beyond in providing an amazing visitor experience for families.

Since 2004, the...

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Hospice partners with council in Help Out Barnsley initiative

BARNSLEY Hospice and the council have joined forces to launch Help Out Barnsley – an exciting collaboration to help address poverty in the borough and provide essential support for residents in need.

Help Out Barnsley will provide essential household items, promote furniture recycling and offer emergency assistance to those who need it the most, including individuals affected by domestic abuse, homelessness, and other emergencies.

Over the past year, the two organisations have worked...

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Injury forces heroic Reggie into early retirement

HEROIC police dog Reggie – who was crowned Animal of the Year at the Police Bravery Awards this year – has been forced into retirement due to an injury.

PD Reggie was involved in catching a criminal who stole a skip lorry from Rotherham and drove it down the M1 in Barnsley last year.

When the driver fled, the seven-year-old Belgian Malinoi sprang into action and caught the suspect.

However, the brave...

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Parking charges set to rise at hospital

PARKING charges will increase at Barnsley Hospital from Monday.

The cost of parking for up to an hour will rise from £1.30 to £1.50 with a 40p increase for one-two hours, up to £3.20. The two-four hour fee will rise from £4.20 to £4.70 and up to 24 hours will now be £8 (up from £6.90).

A Trust spokesperson said: “Car parking charges at the hospital have only increased twice in the past...

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Gallery team’s hard work pays off with national award

Hospice partners with council in Help Out Barnsley initiative

Injury forces heroic Reggie into early retirement

Parking charges set to rise at hospital

Pictured are Gavin Batty, Lucy Blackshaw, Hoyland Common Primary students, Phil Gregg, and Aiden Tallant.

School 'over the moon' with new benches

A LOCAL primary school is sitting pretty after taking receipt of new benches made by Barnsley College Construction department.

Construction staff have created two benches for the students at Hoyland Common Primary School. Gavin Batty, Barnsley College deputy chief executive, put the wheels in motion after staff from the school reached out to him asking for help in creating much-needed benches for students.

The college is always willing to support the community and...

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Nick Hibberd and his successor Gez Morrall

Long-serving village hall manager welcomes successor

THE manager of Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall has announced that he is to leave at the end of the year.

This follows two years of major improvements to the hall that included a £205,000 investment by the National Lottery Community Fund in 2023 and the recent £350,000 refurbishment as part of the Principal Towns funding carried out earlier this year.

Nick Hibberd is to be replaced by local entrepreneur, Gez Morrall, who...

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Police appeal over missing man last seen ten days ago

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing Barnsley man last seen ten days ago.

Dean, 31, was last seen on Friday September 27 at 3.30pm in the Royston area.

He was reported missing to officers on Saturday (October 5).

A police spokesperson said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking for anyone who may know where Dean is, or may have spoken to him recently, to...

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Can you help find missing Sarah?

POLICE UPDATE: Sarah has been found safe.

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing Barnsley woman.

Sarah, aged 33, was last seen today (Sunday) at 11.20am in the Thurnscoe area.

She is described as a white woman, of medium build and 6ft tall, with shoulder-length dark brown hair. She also has a tattoo on her left wrist.

She was last seen wearing black trainers, blue jeans, a pink t-shirt,...

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MP backs campaign to protect retail staff

A LOCAL MP is backing a campaign to support and protect shop workers.

Barnsley North MP Stephanie Peacock said: “I was pleased to meet local Councillor Janine Bowler and Regional Secretary of USDAW, Joanne Thomas, to support Usdaw Union’s campaign to support and protect shop workers.

“The Labour Government has pledged to support and protect shop workers by ensuring that police always attend a report of shoplifting, and removing the £200 threshold for...

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Pop-up shop returns to town in celebration of Hospice Care Week

BARNSLEY Hospice Retail Hub will be back in the town centre this weekend in celebration of #HospiceCareWeek.

The campaign’s theme is focusing on the importance of retail in sustaining vital care services and the retail hub’s two-day pop-up shop will be in The Glass Works on Friday and Saturday.

A spokesperson said: “You'll find us on the first floor next to The Market Kitchen and we'll be open from 9am to 4pm both...

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Police appeal over missing man last seen ten days ago

Can you help find missing Sarah?

MP backs campaign to protect retail staff

Pop-up shop returns to town in celebration of Hospice Care Week

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Upcoming Events

A Lazy Sunday Afternoon Celebration of the Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel

'Your Song - a Celebration of the Songs of Elton John is coming to Penistone Paramount but In addition to your favourite Elton John Tunes, there will also be a few Billy Joel songs added into the setlist for this show !!
“It is a WOW of a show. A '5' star performance - the beautiful voice of John Reilly plus the wonderful keyboards/piano of Lewis Nitikman.”
Warren Walters. Pizza Express, The Pheasantry, Kings Road Chelsea
'Your Song', performed by singer-songwriter John Reilly (of Boy on a Dolphin and Acoustic Angels) and pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman, has been wowing audiences throughout the country. It is 100% live music, it's NOT a tribute, so no dressing up, no miming and no backing tracks, just two consummate professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs, performed from the heart with passion and musical excellence.
“Your Song” has recently performed at the Epstein Theatre Liverpool, Alexander’s Chester, Kirkgate Arts Centre Cockermouth, The Goods Shed, Tetbury, Chapel Arts Centre Bath, Pizza Express The Pheasantry Chelsea and most recently at Alnwick Playhouse and Masham Town Hall, all ending with standing ovations as the guys celebrate these fabulous songs in their own unique style. They are just to play Acapela Studios, Cardiff, for the third time, to a sell-out audience.
“A brilliant night of outstanding musicianship. The sound that “Your Song” create is amazing. The audience were mesmerised.”
Paul James, Programme Director – Acapela Studio.

£20.00

20/10/24

Family Friendly Professional Wrestling

Kick off the Half Term holiday with an action packed night of family friendly Professional Wrestling presented by KaMa Promotions at the Staincross Club in Mapplewell.

8 wrestlers are going to compete in a one night tournament to find out who will be the new number one contender for the Barnsley Wrestling Championship.

The current Barnsley Champion and World of Sport veteran Tiger McGugian will be appearing on the show as well as Mapplewells own Mr Lee.

The venue has lots of parking and the licensed bar will be open. There will also be a chance for kids (and big kids) to meet the wrestlers and have their picture taken in the ring.

Search KaMa-Promotions on Facebook for all the details and updates.

Tickets are available online at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kama-promotions/live-professional-wrestling/e-qlyrdb

£10.00

25/10/24

The Ellis CE Primary School - Reception Class Open Day

Join us for our open day to find out more about are friendly vibrant school. Meet our dedicated teachers and support staff, explore our learning environments, and get a glimpse of the exciting curriculum we offer.

Don't miss this chance to be a part of our school community and take the first step towards your child's brighter future!

We look forward to meeting you.

FREE

07/11/24

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Northern Lights: fabulous pictures capture the skies of Barnsley

Miners remembered in Barnsley memorial service

What a time to be alive!

Remembering Grimethorpe Pit

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RSPCA Cat Rehoming

Beatrice Bertie

Our handsome little family – 2 boys, 2 girls – have been with us a few weeks and are now fit and healthy and ready for new homes. They love their foster home, and have lots of fun – these happy, confident kittens who have a great time together but are ready to move on and find their own homes.

Available for rehoming immediately.

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.

Pippa and Pepper

A brother and sister pair – available week beginning 23 September. These little whirlwinds were born with us, to a loving mum who’s raised them well. Pippa and Pepper are either up to kitten mischief or snoozing together.

Pepper is a typical boy always climbing higher or chasing his sister. He has a lovely grey and white velvety coat. Pippa is a beauty – she has a gorgeous grey fluffy coat. The kittens are adorable, although sometimes a little shy so they need lots of love and cuddles in their new home.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Gj2iGItmoNo

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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Cooper

Cooper is a handsome boy – he’s big and has lovely thick soft fur.

Cooper loves his foster family - including their cat. He loves to follow his family around, sits near them and jumps on their bed in the morning. Cooper enjoys being brushed and patted, playing (especially with a feather on a stick) and he really loves eating – he’s a bit too chubby.

Cooper sadly hasn’t found the right home yet – he was homeless for a while, and now his owners have given him up.

Cooper is gorgeous, but he doesn’t always like to be fussed too much – he can be a bit sassy, and will give out the odd swipe or nip if he’s annoyed. He always gives warning by swishing his tail if he’s had enough.

He will need to be able to go out and blow off some steam in his new home, and he will not be suitable for people with young children.

We love his good looks and quirky nature - come and meet him if you have a place on your sofa for our big boy.

https://youtu.be/MTqd77_IJcQ

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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Planning round-up: Permission sought for new taxi office

PLANNING permission is being sought to open a new taxi office.

If approved, the new unit will be added to the Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre at Wilthorpe. A target decision date has been set for November 19.

PLANS to change the use of a town centre building into four separate apartments have been approved by the council. An application for work to take place on Regent Street was originally submitted in February....

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Fraud team issues warning over parking ticket scam

THE Police Fraud team has issued advice following reports of parking ticket scam.

The Fraud Team says the latest scam involves fake parking fine texts that drivers across the country have been receiving.

The text message warns people that they need to pay a parking penalty charge and that if they do not, they might be banned from driving, taken to court or have to pay more.

The message also includes a...

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Roadworks round-up: some delays expected

A SLIP road will be closed overnight on the M1 near Barnsley while improvements are made this week.

From 8pm today (Monday) until 6am on October 16, the slip road between junction 37 and 38 will be closed. Delays are expected to be less than ten minutes.

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays whilst emergency gas works take place in Kingstone this week. Temporary traffic lights will be placed on Park Road...

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Police dog Chase gets on suspected burglars' case

POLICE dog Chase played a vital role in apprehending three suspected burglars last week.

Overnight on Tuesday (October 1) roads policing officers were in the Dearne area and spotted a black MG ZS, that was reported to have been stolen and being used to commit burglaries across South Yorkshire.

Following the car at a distance, officers were in place to use their stop stick on Highgate, deflating the vehicle’s tyres.

The driver...

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Planning round-up: Permission sought for new taxi office

Fraud team issues warning over parking ticket scam

Roadworks round-up: some delays expected

Police dog Chase gets on suspected burglars' case

Talk digs into life of a female miner

A TALK on the history of women and girls who worked in the mines will take place this week.

It will be held at Worsbrough Library on Friday, between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

A spokesperson said: “We will examine the life of the female miner in the nineteenth century through to the outbreak of the Great War, both at work and away from it.”

More information can be found on the council’s website....

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Junk food advertising action as young diabetic numbers rise

THE number of young people across South Yorkshire with type two diabetes has risen by more than a third since the pandemic.

NHS Digital figures show 4,565 under-40s in the area were registered with type two diabetes as of the end of March.

This has risen by 37 per cent since March 2020, when there were 3,325.

The Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD) said the greatest risk factor people can change...

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Story Shell hoping to bring a wave of creativity

THE Story Shell embarked on its very first tour to Penistone Grammar School last week on National Poetry Day.

This unique, air-filled space in the shape of a seashell was created by international artists Suzie Devey and Steve Messam. It measures an impressive nine metres long and 4.5 metres high, and is designed to fit up to 30 people, hosting various arts-based activities, storytelling sessions, music, theatre and more.

Acclaimed poet and writer...

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The care home has recently transformed its lounge area as part of its 'You Asked, We Did' initiative. Picture: Royal Court Care Home

Local care home's CQC rating goes from 'inadequate' to 'good'

A LOCAL care home has turned its fortunes around after being rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission.

Royal Court Care Home, based in Hoyland, currently cares for 25 older people – some of whom are living with dementia.

The CQC inspected the home earlier this year and rated it ‘inadequate’.

However the most recent inspection, which was published last week, shows the home is now rated as ‘good’.

A report...

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Talk digs into life of a female miner

Junk food advertising action as young diabetic numbers rise

Story Shell hoping to bring a wave of creativity

Local care home's CQC rating goes from 'inadequate' to 'good'

Latest food hygiene scores awarded

SEVERAL local establishments are the latest to receive new food hygiene ratings.

Cafe Antiques in Dodworth, Maurice Dobson Museum in Darfield and Smokies in Barnsley all received five-star scores earlier this month.

As did Abbey Fisheries in Lundwood and Sea Birds Fish and Chips in Wombwell who also picked up top marks.

Ashiana, based on Burton Road, Monk Bretton, was given a two-out-of-five score following an assessment on August 27.

And...

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Football club slams 'mindless' off-road bikers

POLICE are investigating reports of antisocial behaviour after off-road bikers reportedly caused criminal damage at a local football club.

On Tuesday, North Gawber Colliery Football Club’s pitch, on Spark Lane, was targeted between 12.40pm and 5.30pm.

It’s believed the pitch was ruined by off-road bikers acting in a ‘selfish’ and ‘mindless’ manner.

A spokesperson for the club said: “As part of our commitment to give our members the best possible experience, every...

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Barnsley author to give crime book talk

AUTHOR Chrissie Yates will be a special guest at a local book club this week.

The Book Club Social will take place on Monday at the Library @ the Lightbox, from 5.30pm until 7pm.

A spokesperson said: “Are you interested in joining a readers’ group?

“If so, then come along to the next Book Club Social to find out more.

“You can also listen to our very special guest, author Chrissie,...

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Figures reveal record number of stalking prosecutions

A RECORD number of stalking prosecutions were made in South Yorkshire last year.

The most recent figures from the Ministry of Justice show 109 stalking crimes – including breaches of stalking orders and racially or religiously motivated stalking – were prosecuted against in South Yorkshire.

It was an increase from 87 prosecutions the year before, and the highest since records began in 2010.

Of the prosecutions in South Yorkshire, 78 resulted in...

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Latest food hygiene scores awarded

Football club slams 'mindless' off-road bikers

Barnsley author to give crime book talk

Figures reveal record number of stalking prosecutions

Councillors Kevin Osborne and Pauline Markham

'Don’t tell Facebook, tell South Yorkshire Police' - says local councillor

TWO people have been banned from an area of Barnsley – which has been ‘plagued by antisocial behaviour’ – following successful work by Barnsley Council and South Yorkshire Police.

Darhaven in Darfield has been a hotspot for crime and antisocial behaviour in recent months with locals complaining to the police of the issues.

Last week, officers from Barnsley South’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and Barnsley Council staff conducted a warning to two individuals reportedly...

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Chris pops the question at Oakwell

BIG congratulations to lifelong Reds fan Chris Poskitt at Oakwell and his bride-to-be Joanne Baldwin who got engaged on the Oakwell pitch at half-time last weekend.

The pair, who met while working for Barnsley Council, both drive minibuses for a living and Joanne, a Sheffield Wednesday fan, said she was shocked when he got down on one knee.

An announcement was made on the Oakwell tannoy but Joanne, who is profoundly deaf, admits...

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Council defends £1m restaurant contribution

BARNSLEY Council has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that £1m was allocated to support the fit-out a restaurant at the Glass Works.

TGI Fridays opened in the spring of 2022 and is one of two major restaurants – alongside Nando’s – in the regenerated town centre.

The firm received incentives from the council to come to the town but it’s now been revealed that all of its 87 chains in the...

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Care home conversion gets go-ahead

PLANS to convert a property in Old Town into a care home have been approved by Barnsley Council.

An application was submitted in July for the two-and-a-half storey property on Willows Close to be turned into the home for two care leavers or looked after children.

It’s hoped that the home would help those who have been in the care system to transition into adult life safely.

A report states: “The care...

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'Don’t tell Facebook, tell South Yorkshire Police' - says local councillor

Chris pops the question at Oakwell

Council defends £1m restaurant contribution

Care home conversion gets go-ahead

Increased police patrols target hotspots

POLICE officers have been out on the beat as part of increased patrols to tackle antisocial behaviour in hotspot areas.

The extra patrols took place on Sunday and, funded by the Hotspot Response Hub, were on the streets of Barnsley to tackle a number of issues.

These patrols place our high-visibility officers in key hotspot areas which unfortunately see higher rates of antisocial behaviour, as part of a Home Office-funded hotspot response funding...

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Youth choir to perform for Royal visitor

BARNSLEY is gearing up for a Royal visit later this month.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, will arrive in the town on October 17.

He will watch a private performance by Barnsley Youth Choir at St Mary’s Church and visit the town hall.

He is also due to see the town centre and the Glass Works development.

Also during the day, he will visit The Exodus Project a local charity...

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Helen Skelton who presents the On The Farm series

Popular attraction needs your vote in TV awards

A LOCAL visitor attraction has been long-listed for TV Choice Magazine Awards – in the best factual category.

Cannon Hall Farm is host for the On The Farm series of shows, presented by Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson and includes the popular Springtime on the Farm and Winter on the Farm.

It is battling against the Goliaths of the TV Industry to make it down to an incredible shortlist from the long list...

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Blooming Barnsley excels in Yorkshire In Bloom awards

BARNSLEY’s winners in this year's Yorkshire in Bloom Awards have been revealed with the borough excelling once again.

Overall, 16 awards were given out to parks, gardens, allotments and green spaces across the borough following judging earlier in the summer.

Barnsley’s winners in full were:

Owd Martha’s Yard – Growing Your Community - Gold

Friends of Wombwell Park – RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood - Level 4 -...

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