Some green bin collections running a day behind in Barnsley

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:08 · 3h ago

Reds fans can snap up tickets for Reading away trip

Barnsley FC has confirmed ticket and travel details for the Reds' League One visit to Reading on Saturday 24 October.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:07 · 3h ago

Reds under-18s beat Peterborough United 2-1 at Oakwell

Barnsley's under-18s secured a 2-1 Professional Development League victory over Peterborough United.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:05 · 3h ago

Barnsley families asked to share experiences of autism assessment waits

Families in Barnsley are being invited to give feedback about the support available while children and young people wait for an autism assessment.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:04 · 3h ago

Barnsley lions join Pride of Yorkshire farewell at Meadowhall

All 300 Pride of Yorkshire sculptures have been brought together at Meadowhall for a final weekend before the large lions and lionesses are auctioned for charity.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:03 · 3h ago

Stoptober: Free help to quit smoking available across Barnsley

Smokers in Barnsley are being encouraged to try quitting this October, with free personalised support available locally.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 19:01 · 3h ago

Oklahoma! comes to Barnsley's Lamproom this month

Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! is being staged at the Lamproom Theatre from 13 to 17 October.

Sunday grassroots football programme across Barnsley

There is a full programme of Barnsley and District Sunday League football taking place on Sunday 4 October.

Barnsley adaptive athlete helps develop specialist gym equipment

Barnsley adaptive athlete Louise Hawkins has helped develop specialist gym equipment designed for people with limb differences.

New gallery space opens at Barnsley's Digital Media Centre

A new gallery space has opened at Barnsley's Digital Media Centre, with its first exhibition showcasing work by local artists.

Barnsley secures another £744,593 to get residents more active

Barnsley has secured a further £744,593 from Sport England to support work aimed at helping more residents become physically active.

No Barnsley FC league game at Oakwell this weekend

Barnsley FC supporters have no league match at Oakwell today after the scheduled fixture against MK Dons was postponed because of international call-ups.

Transport

MiCards can be withdrawn for anti-social behaviour

Young people using Barnsley's MiCard free bus travel scheme can have their cards withdrawn if they misuse the scheme or become involved in anti-social behaviour.

£7.37m plan could create 40 specialist SEND school places

Barnsley Council is considering plans to create 40 new specialist primary school places for children with complex special educational needs and disabilities.

Barnsley Council set to start work on new Local Plan

Barnsley Council is preparing to begin work on a new Local Plan, with an initial public consultation proposed for January 2027.

Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old Ethan from Athersley

South Yorkshire Police are asking for help to find 15-year-old Ethan, last seen on Buxton Road in Athersley on Friday 2 October.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 12:49 · 10h ago

FANCY TAKING A FORD MUSTANG FOR A SPIN AND RAISING £30 FOR BARNSLEY HOSPICE AT THE SAME TIME?

Ford will donate £30 to Barnsley Hospice for every test drive completed at the charity's Dodworth retail hub on Saturday 3 October.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 09:44 · 13h ago

Cannon Hall bookshop asks Barnsley businesses to become 'Bookshop Buddies'

A volunteer-run second-hand bookshop at Cannon Hall is looking for local businesses to help raise more money for Barnsley's museums and heritage.

Published 3 Oct 2026, 09:29 · 13h ago

Two-legged delivery robots trialled in Barnsley

Barnsley is hosting a trial of two-legged parcel-delivery robots which can carry packages, negotiate pavements and even climb steps.