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Miners Memoral Garden Unveiled

The Barnsley Main Heritage Group has created a new memorial garden to honour miners who lost their lives or were seriously injured at the former Oaks Colliery site. The project was supported by a £1,000 grant from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. The garden includes space for quiet reflection, as well as information about local mining […]

Appeal in Barnsley following collision

Police are appealing for information after a road traffic collision in Barnsley left a woman seriously injured.It happened just after midnight on the 20th of September on Peel Parade in Barnsley town centre. A motorcyclist is reported to have collided with a woman in her twenties, who was taken to hospital with a broken neck.The […]

Year 11 Support Pack distribution begins

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 […]

Damaged Locke Park mural restored

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 – […]

Boy Arrested following Barnsley Collision

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, […]

Town prepares for farewell to Dickie Bird

The funeral of Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, a famous British actor, will take place on Sunday, October 19 at 2pm at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley, followed by a private family-only cremation at Barnsly Crematorium. The funeral has been organised by Hammerton’s Funeral Directors, St Mary’s Church, and the family. There will be limited seating […]

Civic revamp brings pride to regional mayor

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard visited Barnsley Civic and praised its regeneration, led by Dan Winder, the Civic’s CEO and artistic director. The expansion was partially funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), led by Coppard. The venue received £550,000 from SYMCA in 2022, which will be used to re-open the historic Eldon […]

Avant Homes submits plans for Barnsley housing development

Avant Homes has submitted plans for a £37m, 155-home development in Barugh Green, Barnsley, with plans to begin construction in April. The proposed development will include a mix of one-bedroom homes, with 14 of which will be designed by Avant Homes. The company hopes to offer affordable housing options for families, downsizers, or first-time buyers.