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TWO women have been given Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) to protect businesses in the town.
Jodie Eldred, 35, and Claire Jones, 40, of Hoyland, appeared before court last week charged with thefts from shops across the town.
As part of sentencing both women were handed Criminal Behaviour Orders, in place for the next three years.
Eldred is prohibited from entering or attempting to enter any One Stop shop within the Barnsley Borough...
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Police seek car key owner following suspected theft
POLICE are appealing for help to reunite a set of Ford car keys with their rightful owner following a suspected theft in Wombwell.
The keys were located on Saturday October 5 as part of enquiries into the theft of motor vehicles in the Barnsley area.
Officers believe they may belong to someone living in Wombwell or the surrounding area.
The set of keys includes a Ford car key and black pouch, three...
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'Virtual clinic' for lung cancer patients to be trialled
A VIRTUAL clinic for lung cancer patients in Barnsley is set to be trialled in an effort to reduce long-term journeys to and from hospitals in neighbouring cities.
Members of the South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottingham Joint Health and Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that the long-term illness of one consultant has led to Barnsley patients having to travel to Weston Park Hospital in Sheffield for face-to-face consultations.
Now, medics will trial an...
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Campaign aims to highlight diversity of adoption journeys
BARNSLEY Council is supporting National Adoption Week after it was revealed that there are currently more than 60 people across the county waiting for their ‘forever home’.
This year’s campaign hopes to increase understanding of modern adoption and the diversity of adoption journeys today, as well as show that the journey to a family is not always a traditional one.
In South Yorkshire there are currently 63 children waiting for their forever home...
Inspirational campaigner Claire Throssell
Vigil marks tenth anniversary of brothers' death in fire
A CANDLELIGHT vigil will be held at Barnsley Town Hall this evening to mark the tenth anniversary of the devastating deaths of two young Penistone boys.
Mum Claire Throssell MBE began her campaign two years after the deaths of Jack and Paul, aged nine and 12 respectively, who died in a house fire started by her estranged husband in Penistone on October 22.
The vigil will take place at 6pm and all are...
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Police warn of zero tolerance to roads being used as racetracks
POLICE have warned that the roads of South Yorkshire are not a race track and that anyone thinking of taking part in meets such as the one at the weekend will face action.
Police have told car enthusiasts that dangerous and anti-social behaviour which poses a risk to our communities will not be tolerated on the county’s roads.
A police spokesman said: “We understand that car lovers will want to attend gatherings and...
Rachael Addy
Barnsley care home worker aims to host biggest dementia-friendly exercise class
A BARNSLEY care home worker and Proud of Barnsley finalist has set her sights on hosting the “biggest dementia-friendly digital exercise class ever” for this year’s Children in Need.
The live class will be run by Rachael Addy, activities coordinator at Deangate Care Home, in Mapplewell, who is also a certified deliverer for the British Gymnastics Foundation’s Love to Move programme.
Rachael has been supporting the Love to Move programme since 2023, working...
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Precision engineering firm goes solar powered to cut sky-high energy bills
A PRECISION engineering company has invested in solar panels to reduce sky-high energy bills.
Erodatools has installed 240 solar panels on the roof of the Penistone factory it has owned for 52 years.
The second-generation family business specialises in electrical discharge machining (EDM) and CNC milling and turning which use energy-intense wire and spark erosion techniques to cut through conductive metals and mill intricate 3D component parts for industry.
Its new 102kwp...
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Man in court accused of Food Safety breaches
A BUSINESS owner who is accused of breaching food information standards will appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court this week.
Headi Ibrahim, of King Street, Barnsley, was charged with breaching both the Food Safety 1990 Act and the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2013.
He allegedly failed to ensure that mandatory information for sale at Hoyland Mini Mart, on King Street, was provided in English, as well as failing to disclose allergenic information.
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MP meets teams on depot visit
PENISTONE and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball was given a tour around Barnsley Council’s Smithies depot recently.
Teams at the depot work across highways, bereavement services, maintenance and active travel.
Ms Tidball said: “It was great to be joined by cabinet member for the environment and highways, Coun James Higginbottom.
“The briefing was excellent and I was able to pick up a number of issues local constituents have raised with me too.”
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Hungarian refugees commemorated with blue plaque
A BLUE plaque commemorating the 200 Hungarian refugees who were welcomed to Barnsley in the 1950s will finally be unveiled this week.
Following the crushed Hungarian revolution, 200 refugees moved to Barnsley in 1956 and were welcomed into British life and culture.
Throughout this year there has been work done to commemorate the event with a blue plaque and after securing it a home at the National Union of Mineworkers’ building on Huddersfield...

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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

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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.

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RSPCA Cat Rehoming

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Davina Dave and Dale

These pretty kittens are just 10 weeks old.  They’ve been raised in a great foster home with their loving mum, Daisy – and now it’s time to move onto their own forever homes.

These kittens are healthy and friendly – they’ve never had any problems, except when they were abandoned with mum at just 1 day old.  They don’t remember that of course, and they are now cute, confident and playful (see the video below).

https://youtube.com/shorts/4H3AXcBHjFY?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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Sid

A special appeal for a beautiful kitten who deserves a chance

Sid (5 months, male) is very frightened - but love, patience, and a safe space can make all the difference.
Rescued with 3 other kittens, Sid is the only one who hasn’t got over his fears.  He’s very handsome, and he’s quiet and shy.  He won’t let you touch him, but he will come forward to take treats from your hands and he loves to play with toys.  He’ll even sit the sofa with his fosterer.
Sid has made huge steps forward - but he needs someone very special, someone who loves cats and has the time and constant love to help him overcome his fear.
We are looking for someone to care for Sid – maybe on a foster basis at first – with our help and support.  Contact us if you think you might be able to help Sid.
Sid is currently living in a foster home with his brother Leo – they are available to adopt as a pair.


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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Leo

Leo is a handsome, sleek and very friendly boy.  He’s a good size now, but he’s still very much a kitten and needs lots of fuss and love.

Leo was abandoned outdoors at just 11 weeks old, and luckily was rescued.  He’s been in our care ever since – he needed a minor operation, but is now fit and well and ready for a new home.

Leo loves people – he asks for play, treats and fuss, he loves a tummy rub and to sit next to you on the sofa (and steal your food).  He’ll be a great family pet and deserves to be adored.

https://youtube.com/shorts/2qIhftMFIc4?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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Vehicles seized and road locked down amid police operation
A SECTION of the Dearne Valley Parkway was locked down last night after a large gathering of car enthusiasts from as far afield as Nottinghamshire and West Yorkshire descended on Barnsley roads.
Some had their vehicle seized and some were given fixed penalties for a variety of offences, including illegal tyres, registration plates and exhausts.
A SYP Operational Support spokesperson said: “Saturday night saw a large gathering of car enthusiasts descend on Barnsley's roads...
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Latest food hygiene ratings released
THREE Barnsley food establishments have received varying results in their recent food hygiene assessments.
Barugh Green WMC, on Higham Common Road, has been handed a new five-out-of-five food hygiene rating. It.was given the maximum score after assessment on October 2, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.
Mapplewell takeaway New Deniro’s Pizza, based on Darton Lane, was given a three-star score following an assessment on September 9.
And a Goldthorpe takeaway was handed...
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National Chapels Society celebrates architecture of Barnsley church
REPRESENTATIVES of the national Chapels Society took a trip into Barnsley last weekend to celebrate the architecture of a local church.
Members of the society travelled great distances – including from Brighton, Telford, Loughborough and Bromsgrove – to Buckley Methodist Church on Saturday.
From there, Gerard Charmley, a member from Leeds, proceeded to take visitors on a tour of the mostly stone-built churches, chapels and meeting houses around town.
The society aims...
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Trader due in court on illegal tobacco charges
A BUSINESSMAN who allegedly sold more than 1,800 illegal cigarettes to customers will appear in court on Thursday.
Parwar Shabroy, of Hoyland Mini Mart on King Street, is also accused of selling 45 pouches of hand-rolling tobacco that breached health warning guidelines.
The 31-year-old will appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
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ROUND-UP: Latest roadworks across borough
TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in place for more than a month while highways engineers connect a new link road to the existing network.
Multi-way signals will be installed on Barugh Green Road, in Barugh Green, from tomorrow (Monday) until December 1.
It’s the biggest change to Barnsley’s 750-mile road network since the new one-way gyratory in the nearby Dodworth ward and will see a new link connect Higham and Barugh Green. The...
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Police increasingly concerned for missing Jordan
UPDATE: Police have said that Jordan has been found safe and well.
OFFICERS in Barnsley are appealing for your help to find missing Jordan.
Jordan, aged 30, was last seen today at 4.30pm on Doncaster Road and is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, with a shaven head and brown facial hair.
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Jordan's welfare and want to speak to anybody who has seen him.
If...
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Show Racism the Red Card charity meets local pupils
LOCAL schoolchildren were invited to the Barnsley FC Community Trust this week for a talk by charity Show Racism the Red Card.
Pupils from Burton Road, Queens Road, Holy Rood and Summer Lane were joined by Barnsley FC players Donovan Pines and Vimal Yoganathan, academy players Robson Woodcock and Kalaab Daniel and former Reds striker Kayode Odejayi on Wednesday.
Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity....
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Halloween happenings for this half-tern holiday
THERE’S loads going on around the borough for Halloween and the half-term school holidays.
In Goldthorpe there’s a Halloween Trail on the high street alongside a special Halloween Market from 10am to 2pm on October 31 at the Horse and Groom Square in the heart of Goldthorpe, with market stalls and family entertainment.
The trail, which runs from October 24-31, is being coordinated by Dearne Area Team and Barnsley Council markets team. You...
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PLANNING ROUND-UP: Apartment plans for former pub
PLANNING permission is being sought to convert a former pub into eight new apartments.
If approved, work will start on Dobie Street at the ‘The Morning Star’ pub which has been closed for more than a decade.
Four one-bedroom apartments, one one-bedroom duplex apartment and three studio apartments are being mooted.
A total of ten neighbouring properties have been made aware of the plans with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends...
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RSPCA takes action against German Shepherd owner
A PET owner who is accused of breaching an animal welfare law will appear in court next month.
Sheldon Moore, of Harold Avenue, Barnsley, is accused of failing to meet the needs of Belle, his German Shepherd, which saw the RSPCA take action.
Prosecutors allege he caused ‘unnecessary suffering’ to the animal by failing to seek veterinary care to treat his dog’s leg fracture or adhere to regular bandage changes.
Moore will...
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Barnsley FC icon helps them find next generation of players
BARNSLEY FC icon Bruce Dyer is delighted that some of his young footballers have joined the club.
Ex-striker Bruce, who became football’s first £1m teenager in 1994, runs the Love Life Elite Academy in Grimethorpe.
Youngsters Freddie White, Joshua Harding, Lennon Johnson, Vinny Hartley, Jack Lowe and Richard Aina all attended the Yorkshire’s Got Football Talent scouting session earlier this year and were subsequently scouted by the Oakwell club.
Bruce said: “This...
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Couple celebrate diamond day
CONGRATULATIONS to Janet and Peter Clarke who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary earlier this month.
The couple celebrated the momentous event on October 10, with their family taking them out for a nice-but-quiet meal.
The pair were married in 1964 at Wath Trinity Methodist Church – where they originally met at the Youth Club’s Bonfire Night – and spent their honeymoon in London.
Janet said: “My husband’s not in brilliant health and...
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Children's home gets go-ahead
PLANS to use a Goldthorpe property as a new children’s home has been approved by Barnsley Council.
The home, on Elizabeth Street, will be registered as an ‘emotional and behavioural home’ for a maximum of one child.
A report said: “The children would be from eight years of age and up to 18 years of age and will undergo a stringent impact risk assessment to ensure they integrate with the local community.
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Club cancels bonfire due to insurance claim
THE annual bonfire event at a local club has been cancelled.
The management committee at Carlton Village Working Men’s Club confirmed the cancellation earlier this week.
A spokesperson said: “Regrettably due to a pending insurance claim against the club our insurers are not prepared to increase their exposure at this current time.
“The management committee have therefore taken the only decision possible to us and cancelled our annual bonfire event, we are...
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Two due in court to face fly-tipping charges
TWO people will appear in court next week accused of fly-tipping offences.
A Darfield woman who is accused of committing fly-tipping offences will appear in court on Thursday.
Barnsley Council say Mary Purcell, of Snape Hill Road, deposited waste on Upperwood Court in her home village on or before September 4 last year.
The 51-year-old allegedly gave the waste to an unauthorised carrier and will appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday....
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Fishing club celebrates success with Yorkshire Air Ambulance fundraiser
A FISHING club will be hosting their annual presentation night tomorrow where they hope to celebrate their success at a recent festival and raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The Keel Inn SAC will be hosting the presentation at the pub on Canal Street tomorrow at 8pm, with raffles and a race night to raise funds for the good cause.
This year hasn’t been the best for the group, as poor weather and...
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Gym turns pink to raise thousands for CoppaFeel breast cancer charity
A LOCAL gym turned itself pink last weekend as they worked to raise nearly £3,000 for a breast cancer charity.
Red Fox Training in Hoyland joined forces with fellow local businesses Jilly’s Fashion and Bee Boutique hosted the jam-packed day on Saturday, that on top of all the ‘usual sort of things’ like raffles and cake sales featured a ticketed fashion show and all-day smoothie bar that was making appropriately pink coloured drinks.
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MP welcomes pupils to Westminster
PUPILS from a Penistone primary school made a special trip down to Westminster recently.
Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, is a former pupil at St John’s Primary School.
She welcomed them to Westminster earlier this month.
Ms Tidball said: “The children’s day started with a tour of the Palace of Westminster, followed by a workshop on how Parliament works.
“I then joined the group to share my story of...
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Pizza takeaway gets new food hygiene rating
A MAPPLEWELL takeaway has been handed a new food hygiene rating.
New Deniro’s Pizza, based on Darton Lane, was given a three-star score following an assessment on September 9.
It means that of Barnsley’s 258 takeaways with ratings, 164 have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.
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Rising rents revealed in new figures
BARNSLEY tenants’ rent costs have climbed by more than a third in the last decade.
According to data from the Office of National Statistics, Barnsley placed fifth in the Yorkshire and Humber region which compiled towns and cities with the highest rises.
Average rents now cost £618 a month in Barnsley – 37.33 per cent more than the average of £450 in 2015.
Leeds recorded the highest rise with a 48.32 per...

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