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Darfield’s evening bus services halted

For seven days, from 7pm each evening, services will not run through Darfield. Normal timetables are expected to resume on the 4th of October. During this period, Service 219 will follow the X19 route from Cathill Roundabout into Ardsley, and will not serve Nanny Marr Road, Snape Hill, or Upperwood Road. Service 27 will divert […]

Former Mining College reopens

Barnsley College has unveiled a multi-million pound transformation of the former Barnsley Mining and Technical College.The 93-year-old art deco building on Church Street has been redeveloped into the new University Centre, part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology. It will provide higher-level technical qualifications, degree study and apprenticeships in areas including engineering, construction and […]

Miners Memoral Garden Unveiled

The Barnsley Main Heritage Group has created a new memorial garden to honour miners who lost their lives or were seriously injured at the former Oaks Colliery site. The project was supported by a £1,000 grant from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. The garden includes space for quiet reflection, as well as information about local mining […]

Damaged Locke Park mural restored

A community mural in the Fairy Garden at Locke Park has been restored after suffering serious damage. Following an appeal on social media by the Friends of Locke Park for help, local artist Catherine Rodgers volunteered her skills to repair the artwork. The completed mural now also features an addition to the original design – […]

Civic revamp brings pride to regional mayor

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard visited Barnsley Civic and praised its regeneration, led by Dan Winder, the Civic’s CEO and artistic director. The expansion was partially funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), led by Coppard. The venue received £550,000 from SYMCA in 2022, which will be used to re-open the historic Eldon […]

Avant Homes submits plans for Barnsley housing development

Avant Homes has submitted plans for a £37m, 155-home development in Barugh Green, Barnsley, with plans to begin construction in April. The proposed development will include a mix of one-bedroom homes, with 14 of which will be designed by Avant Homes. The company hopes to offer affordable housing options for families, downsizers, or first-time buyers.

Darfield’s evening bus services halted