Organisers of Barnsley Live have confirmed that the free one-day music festival, which has taken place since 2018, will end in its current form. The event has grown into a celebration of local music and community, attracting thousands each year. Organisers have thanked performers, venues, Barnsley Council and volunteers, and say they will continue to
Tributes are being paid to Dickie Bird, the legendary cricket umpire from Barnsley, who has died at the age of 92. Born Harold Bird in 1933, he began as a player with Yorkshire and Leicestershire before becoming one of the game’s most respected officials. He went on to umpire 66 Test matches, 69 One-Day Internationals
Barnsley Council has announced plans for further improvements to Penistone Town Hall, home of the Penistone Paramount cinema. Proposals include creating a second screen, which would allow two films to be shown at the same time and expand the range of screenings on offer. The public areas are also set for refurbishment, with work intended
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in Barnsley.Police say a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing Harborough Hill Road.The driver initially left the scene but was later arrested. Officers are still trying to trace the vehicle involved, described as a blue Audi,
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 –
This week, Barnsley Council has been busy packing and delivering Year 11 Support Packs to secondary schools across the borough, ready for distribution to around 3,000 young people. As part of the Great Childhoods Ambition programme, the scheme is designed to give all Year 11 students equal access to the equipment and resources they need
Barnsley Council has repurchased a former toilet block in Wombwell for £63,786, including legal and transaction costs — slightly less than the £67,000 it sold for almost ten years ago. The buyback has been funded through the Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme, which supports improvements to high streets and community spaces across the borough.
Cooper Gallery has been awarded the prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning, recognising its excellent learning opportunities and visitor engagement. It is now the fourth Barnsley Museums site to hold the award, alongside Cannon Hall Museum, Experience Barnsley, and Worsbrough Mill. The national quality mark celebrates organisations offering outstanding learning programmes. During assessment, judges observed
Work starts today (15 Sept) on three Yorkshire Rose sculptures at The Seam Digital Campus in Barnsley. The structures will form part of a new urban park and will include lighting and music displays for town centre events. Phase one of the project is due to finish in spring 2026.
A new mural has been unveiled at Wombwell Park.Students from Astrea Academy Netherwood teamed up with the Friends of Wombwell Park to create the artwork, which celebrates the changing colours of the seasons. It also includes the new Love Where You Live logo.The project followed a series of litter-picking events organised by pupils, with support
