The NMTF Young Traders Regional Market Final is coming to The Glass Works Square in Barnsley for a vibrant two-day event showcasing the future of British markets. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August, the event will bring together 50 of Yorkshire’s most talented young traders—including several from Barnsley
Families across Barnsley can look forward to a summer of fun and active travel opportunities, as the popular RampUp sessions return this school holiday. Delivered by the RampUp team, these free cycling and scooting events are set to take place throughout the summer break at parks and open spaces right across the borough. Aimed at
Children aged 5 to 11 from schools across Barnsley came together to celebrate their hard work and dedication at this year’s Children’s University graduation. The celebration recognised the incredible achievements of pupils who have taken part in fun and engaging learning activities outside of the school day. What started as a small pilot with just
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue has been recognised for making significant improvements, according to the latest inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), published today. The service has been rated ‘Good’ in several key areas, including the prevention of fires and other risks, promoting the right values and
Four of Barnsley’s much-loved green spaces have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award, an international mark of excellence for well-managed parks and green spaces. Elsecar Park and Local Nature Reserve, Cannon Hall Parklands, Locke Park, and Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve have all been awarded for their high standards in cleanliness, safety, accessibility, and
A new council-led survey has highlighted that some young people in Barnsley feel unsafe at the town’s transport interchange. The Let’s Hear Your Voice questionnaire, led by Barnsley Public Health, gathered anonymous responses from 1,691 pupils across 44 schools, covering Year 4 through to post-16 students. Among Year 10 girls, 46.8% said they felt unsafe
A brand-new Visitor Centre has officially opened at the award winning Elsecar Heritage Centre, offering an informative and family-friendly experience for visitors of all ages. The centre features interactive displays, historical exhibits, and hands-on activities that explore Elsecar’s rich industrial past and the stories of the people who lived and worked in the village over
As part of this year’s Art Abart Tarn Festival, which runs from 1–10 August, Barnsley Civic is presents a very special event featuring one of the town’s brightest stars. On Saturday 10 August at 4pm, audiences are invited to an exclusive In Conversation event with Emily-Mae Walker, the acclaimed West End actress currently dazzling London
Barnsley Council has approved funding for its school uniform support scheme and Year 11 support packs, A total of £2.7 million will be invested as part of the Great Childhoods Ambition, aimed at helping families and young people across the borough. This one-off investment is being made possible thanks to an improved local government financial
A new defibrillator has been installed in Darton, thanks to a joint effort between Darton Primary School, the Outreach Christian Centre, and local community groups. The school received the life-saving device through government funding and wanted to ensure it was accessible to the entire community. However, additional funds were needed to buy a secure cabinet
