Cabinet members will consider an investment of up to one hundred and fifty thousand pounds to give all eight to eighteen-year-olds in Barnsley access to their first year of Base71 Youth Zone membership. The move is part of the council’s Great Childhoods Ambition programme. Base71, located on Schwäbisch Gmünd Way, will open in January 2026
Barnsley Council has announced plans to spend more than two-point-four million pounds on upgrading its main operational depot on Smithies Lane. The site has been described as at full capacity and in need of improvement after years of cosmetic repairs. The work will include rebuilding the transport workshop, resurfacing areas across the depot, and upgrading
A striking piece of public art celebrating Barnsley’s proud mining heritage has been officially rededicated in the town centre. The statue, created by Scottish artist Kenny Hunter, depicts a child standing on top of a six-metre column representing the Barnsley seam of coal. It is surrounded by Yorkstone paving, engraved with the names of local
Barnsley Football Club will be shining a spotlight on Yorkshire Air Ambulance this weekend as the life-saving charity joins the matchday line-up at Oakwell. Ahead of the Reds’ Championship fixture against Huddersfield Town on Saturday, supporters will be able to meet members of the charity’s team outside the stadium. Visitors can explore Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s
The community of Darfield will come together tomorrow (Friday 29th August) for the unveiling of a new blue plaque recognising the village’s heritage and enduring contributions to Barnsley’s history. The ceremony, organised by the Darfield Area Amenity Society in partnership with Darfield Museum, will begin at 4pm and is open to all residents and visitors.
A recent enforcement operation in Barnsley revealed that over 100 out-of-town taxis were seen in the town centre within two hours of the operation. The operation was conducted by licensing enforcement officers and involved 13 drivers. The issue has been raised by the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Associations, who have raised concerns about the
Over two consecutive Saturdays in August, Barnsley Civic and local artist Adam Briscoe brought together a group of talented young people aged 14 to 18 to create a striking new mural for the town. The project saw students dedicate their time and skills to transforming a wall into a vibrant piece of public art. Some
Barnsley Football Club has announce the signing of defender Jake Rooney from Derby County on a season-long loan, subject to clearance. Rooney has experience of working withh Conor Hourihane at Pride Park with the Rams, Rooney has Championship and League One experience and can operate at centre-back or on the right side of defence. Featuring
Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane faces important selection decisions ahead of Saturday’s League One home fixture against Bolton Wanderers, with questions lingering over the availability of key defender Maël de Gevigney. The French centre-half, a mainstay in the Reds’ backline, missed Tuesday’s EFL Cup victory over Fleetwood Town due to an ankle sprain. Hourihane described
Road users are being advised of resurfacing work on Cockerham Lane and Smithies Lane from Monday 18 August, lasting for around two weeks. The work will take place in two phases to minimise disruption. Phase one runs from Monday to Friday next week, with daytime closures on Cockerham Lane between Huddersfield Road and Cavendish Road,
