Free Studio Prints exhibition at the Cooper Gallery

No Reds game at Oakwell this weekend as MK Dons match postponed

Barnsley's scheduled League One game against MK Dons has been postponed because of international call-ups involving Reds players.

Community

Winter opening hours begin at Barnsley recycling centres

Barnsley's household waste recycling centres move onto their winter opening hours from today, with improvement works affecting some sites.

Transport

Compulsory purchase order made for £28 million Stairfoot Roundabout scheme

Barnsley Council has made a compulsory purchase order covering land and rights needed to deliver the £28 million overhaul of Stairfoot Roundabout.

Plans for up to 126 homes in Dodworth backed by planning board

Barnsley's planning board has backed proposals for up to 126 homes on land north of Keresforth Road after a divided vote.

Barnsley Council Cabinet to weigh up new AI and innovation plan

Cabinet is being asked to consider a plan that would see greater use of artificial intelligence, digital services and automation across council services.

Fact-checkedPublished 1 Oct 2026, 14:53 · 7h ago

Free help to quit smoking in Barnsley this Stoptober

Barnsley's QUIT Team is offering free, personalised support to anyone thinking of giving up smoking during the national Stoptober campaign.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 13:21 · 9h ago

Dearne and District beat Worsbrough Bridge 5-1 in all-Barnsley clash

Dearne and District ran out 5-1 winners at home to Worsbrough Bridge in an all-Barnsley meeting on Tuesday evening.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 07:00 · 15h ago

Barnsley winger Clayton Taylor on his Australian roots and bouncing back

Barnsley FC's Australian under-23 winger Clayton Taylor has been talking about the inspiration behind his game and the setbacks he has had to overcome.

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 15:32 · 1d ago

Barnsley Hospital shares sepsis warning signs for patients heading home

Barnsley Hospital has issued advice for people sent home after being checked for possible sepsis, explaining the warning signs to look out for and when to seek urgent help.

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 15:00 · 1d ago

Reds to host Oldham Athletic in Jersey Mike's Trophy

Barnsley FC have confirmed ticket details for their home tie against Oldham Athletic in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

Business

Barnsley Premier Leisure wins gold and silver at national employer brand awards

The Barnsley leisure trust has been recognised nationally for how it looks after and promotes its workforce.

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 14:58 · 1d ago

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 14:58 · 1d ago

Barnsley Hospital explains how it uses and protects your health information

Barnsley Hospital has set out exactly what patient information it collects, why it needs it, and how you can ask to see your own records.

Community

Barnsley secures £744,593 Sport England boost to get residents moving

The Active in Barnsley Partnership has won a further £744,593 from Sport England to help more people across the borough build activity into daily life.

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 10:59 · 1d ago

Community

Barnsley's Base71 Youth Zone wins sustainability and social impact award

Base71, Barnsley's youth zone, has been recognised for its work with young people at the Yorkshire Property Awards.

Fact-checkedPublished 30 Sept 2026, 09:10 · 2d ago

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 13:31 · 2d ago

Barnsley Cabinet to consider 40 new specialist primary school places

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is set to discuss plans to create 40 specialist primary school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 13:10 · 2d ago

Barnsley Council sets out scrutiny priorities for year ahead

Barnsley Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme for 2026/27 is set to go before Cabinet for noting on 7 October 2026.

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 13:07 · 2d ago

Barnsley Council Cabinet to consider updated risk management policy

Barnsley Council's Cabinet will be asked to approve refreshed documents setting out how the authority identifies, assesses and manages risk.

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 13:05 · 2d ago

More Barnsley residents living independently after social care support

A new council performance report shows more people in Barnsley are staying independent at home after adult social care support.

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 13:01 · 2d ago

Barnsley Cabinet asked to approve work on new Local Plan

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is being asked to give the go-ahead for work to begin on a new Local Plan setting out where homes, jobs and infrastructure should go in the borough.

Fact-checkedPublished 29 Sept 2026, 09:42 · 3d ago

Barnsley Council Cabinet to Consider Innovation and AI Plan

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a new plan aimed at using innovation and AI to make services more efficient and easier to access.