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A MAN who was charged with assault, criminal damage and possessing a knife will be sentenced later this month.Joshua Abraham, of Stoneleigh Croft, Worsbrough Common, assaulted a shopkeeper at his local Premier store and slashed his car’s tyres.The 21-year-old was also found to have a three-inch pocket knife on him when police attended following the altercation in November.Abraham will appear for sentencing at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on March 27....
New Andy's Man Club session set to launch
A NEW Andy’s Man Club is set to start in Barnsley later this month.Andy’s Man Club is a men’s suicide prevention charity.They offer free peer-to-peer support groups across the UK – and another is set to start in Barnsley a week on Monday.The first session at the Barnsley Healthcare Federation Priory Centre, on Pontefract Road in Lundwood, will take place on Monday, March 31 from 7pm to 9pm....
Pupils gain practical experience in National Careers Week
A SPECIAL educational needs school in Barnsley hosted a variety of activities to welcome in National Careers Week.Greenacre School in Kingstone invite pupils from primary age all the way to year 14 to take part and get a glimpse of potential careers they could follow in future.They rolled-up their sleeves and gained practical experience in the school’s salon, cafe, gym and horticulture garden, learning practical skills and discovering what work is...
High-energy musical features live band
A LOCAL theatre company is giving a modern twist to the classic Cinderella story in their latest production.Little Shed Productions will present a mischievous reimagination of the popular tale next week at The Academy Theatre, Birdwell, as they perform Soho Cinders.The edgy, fun, and satirical musical, written by acclaimed duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, swaps the fairytale ballroom for the streets of Soho, London. The story follows Robbie, a struggling...
Police investigating after man dies
POLICE have released a statement regarding the ongoing closure of Eldon Street in the town centre.A police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly before midnight yesterday (Thursday) by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, who were responding to an injured man in Barnsley.“Despite the best efforts of first responders, the man sadly died on Eldon Street. A scene remains in place while officers make enquiries as to the cause of his injuries.”...
Children have a sense of belonging at 'good' nursery
A LOCAL nursery maintained its good rating by the governing body following the inspection in February.St Joseph’s Nursery, based on Doncaster Road, had a total of 143 children on its roll at the time of inspection.A report states: “Children are eager to come to the setting and are well cared for.“Staff greet children and welcome them into the setting. Children feel safe. They have a sense of belonging and...
Nominate your Young Champions now ...
THE Young Champions awards for 2025 have been running for three months now and the deadline to nominate your talented youngsters is fast approaching.It has been another incredible year for the awards, after they returned in 2024, and it’s safe to say that there’s already a lot of talent on display with those put forward.But there’s always room for more and we’re continuing our search for anyone under the age of...
MP welcomes banking hub introduction
A LOCAL MP said she is delighted that her constituents will once again have access to cash.Marie Tidball, MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has welcomed the introduction of the Penistone Banking Hub – and it’ll be placed at All Is Good on High Street.She met with representatives from Cash Access UK who are running the hub.Ms Tidball said: “In two weeks, the operators of the new Penistone Banking Hub...
Holiday accommodation plan for listed building
PLANNING permission is being sought to turn a Grade II listed building into holiday accommodation.The 3.26-acre site of Darley Cliffe Hall, on Kingwell Road, in Worsbrough, is the subject of the application.The property consists of a large area of woodland, walled gardens and a Grade II listed main house.It is accessible by two roads – one north from Old Sheffield Road which is also used by neighbouring properties and...
Community Trust takes centre stage at Oakwell takeover day
BARNSLEY Football Club’s charity wing are set to take centre stage at Oakwell tomorrow as part of their ‘takeover day’.The Barnsley FC Community Trust delivers charitable and community activities across the town.They reach around 15,000 people every season – and the spotlight will be on them at tomorrow’s League One fixture against Cambridge United.A range of activities are planned before kick-off and during half-time to engage supporters and promote...
Fuel poverty cash to support residents with health conditions
BARNSLEY Council has received almost £250,000 in funding to help people in fuel poverty in the town.The funding was handed to the council from the fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) to participate in their Warm Homes Healthy Futures scheme.The programme will run until 2026 and aims to engage with hundreds of residents who have health conditions made worse by the cold.It is open to residents across Barnsley,...
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Belle
Belle has gleaming super-soft black fur, and she just loves a good chin rub and tickle. She rolls over to let you give her a good stroke and purrs happily.
She is a shy little black cat, not much more than a kitten, and very sheltered from the world. We know that she will gain confidence with the right person, and she has loads of love to give - but she does need patience and gentleness.
She came to us alongside 11 other cats and kittens - all well-treated, but not getting enough attention. All her brothers, sisters, mother and aunts have been rehomed - but Belle is the last, because of her quiet and easily-scared nature.
Could you be the special person to love her - and to earn her trust?
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Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten. In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.
Keira
Kiera is a loving, lively girl – full of energy, she has lots of zoomies, and has a great character. Kiera is very friendly, confident and affectionate – she’s enjoying lots of cuddles and attention in her foster home.
Kiera is quite tiny for her age – she has survived cat flu and has needed some help from her vet to get to this point. She has passed her pre-vaccination vet health check and is ready to find a new home and meet new people.
Kiera is being monitored for some on-going noisy breathing and we will need to discuss future vet care (with support from RSPCA Barnsley). For this reason any potential adopter must live close enough to continue treatment (if needed) at our Barnsley-based vets. In these cases we can offer fostering pending adoption once health problems are resolved.
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Please fill in our ONLINE Perfect Match Form to apply.
Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten. In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.
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Major win for Safer Neighbourhoods team
A BARNSLEY service brought home a major award earlier this month.The Safer Neighbourhoods Service had a major win from the prestigious Resolve ASB National Conference and Awards, held in Nottingham. The conference and awards night celebrate the work being done across the country to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and create safer, stronger communities.A council spokesperson said: “We are thrilled to announce that our Case Management Team were shortlisted in two...
Public Services students participate in simulated emergency exercise
BARNSLEY College students took part in a simulated emergency incident designed to provide hands-on experience in responding to major incidents.The simulation involved a road traffic collision, where students adopted the role of uniformed protective services and responded to 999 calls.The exercise aimed to enhance the students’ practical skills and helped prepare them for real-life emergencies. Participants were tasked with managing the scene, providing first aid, securing evidence, and coordinating with other...
Fashion students help the hospice in style!
BARNSLEY Hospice has commissioned Barnsley College fashion students to create clothes to help them raise money for the vital service.Barnsley Hospice Retail Hub asked Level 3 Fashion students to transform second-hand denim and other waste fabrics into stunning, contemporary outfits. The outfits needed to take inspiration from either their hometown or the human body.The students visited the Retail Hub’s warehouse to choose up to five pieces of denim, along with other garments...
Learning offer for college staff
BARNSLEY College staff are now able to enrol onto any course for free.Whether staff want to undertake a qualification to open professional doors or pursue a new hobby, they will now be able to enrol onto courses in everything from leadership and management to jewellery making. Davina MacFarlane, a member of the college’s marketing team, is planning to pursue a post-graduate certificate in education (PGCE) thanks to the new opportunity.Davina added: “I’ve...
Students enjoy jam-packed adventure in Rome
ROMAN history was brought to life for Barnsley pupils on a trip to Rome as part of their Latin studies.The youngsters from Darton Academy swapped textbooks for the real thing, enjoying a four-day residential trip in the Italian capital.Now in their second year of studying GCSE Latin language and civilisation, they are the first cohort to study the subject at Darton.The group were among 53 year ten and 11 students and...
Police release CCTV images following reported rape in Barnsley
DETECTIVES are appealing for help to identify three men as part of an ongoing rape investigation in Barnsley.The investigation was launched by West Yorkshire Police when they received a report that a group of five men and two teenage girls had travelled from Wakefield to a car park, where one girl was raped and the other was sexually assaulted.Following extensive enquiries, the investigation was transferred to South Yorkshire Police. As...
Police dog helps recover drugs from suspected dealers
TWO suspected drug dealers will appear in court next month following the discovery of over 100 wraps of heroin, some hidden in one of the suspect’s pants.Last Thursday (March 13) at 11pm, response officers were on patrol in Lundwood when they sighted a Toyota parked outside a property on Magdalene Gardens.Identifying the two men in the vehicle, officers intervened for a search of them and their vehicle. During a search,...
Council set to spend over £3m to replace part of its fleet
A DATE has been set for Barnsley Council’s ruling cabinet members to discuss plans to replace part of its fleet.A total of 32 vehicles are set to be replaced at a cost of £3.865m.Cabinet members will discuss the plans on May 14.
Teen boxer makes history with first professional win
A SPORTS student at Barnsley College has made history by becoming the first Barnsley female boxer to win a professional fight.Jaymyleigh Pettinger claimed a 39-38 victory against Polish veteran Bojana Libiszewska. This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in the world of boxing and highlights an exceptional talent and determination.The historic fight took place on March 8, 2025 at the Metrodome, where Jaymyleigh showcased her incredible skills and resilience in the...
Study reveals safety issues for Barnsley housebuyers
BARNSLEY has been named as one of the most unsafe places in the country to buy a house, according to a new study.House buying experts at housebuyers4u analysed seven factors related to safety, including crime rate, the number of annual road accidents, and the number of available GP practices in each unitary authority area in England with a population of at least 100,000 people.They created an index of these factors to...
Charity benefits from Chamber quizzers
BUSINESSES came together to pit their minds and wits against each other whilst raising money for a Barnsley-based charity.Hosted by Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber, the charity quiz night saw 31 teams, featuring up to five players, come together to test their general knowledge across a number of themed rounds.Accompanied with a charity raffle, as well as donations made on the night by local businesses, the event raised over £1,000 which...
Pupils passion for music shines through
PUPILS from four primary schools across Barnsley took to the stage recently as they formed a choir at Astrea Academy Dearne.Almost 100 youngsters from Gooseacre Primary Academy, The Hill Primary Academy, Highgate Primary Academy and Carrfield Primary Academy came together for its Dearne Valley-based ‘Astrea Promise’ choir concert.The aim of the choir is to ensure every pupil under the Astrea Academy wing has a chance to develop their talents and interests...
Two due in court on city centre wounding charges
TWO men – including one from Barnsley – have been charged following an incident in Wakefield city centre on Friday night which resulted in increased stop and search powers being put in place.Mirko Bakir, aged 32, from Wakefield, and Harda Azeez, aged 31, from Royston, Barnsley, have both been charged with S18 wounding with intent. Harda Azeez has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.They...
‘Camp and sassy’ Swayze aiming for title success
A BARNSLEY pageant girl has set her sights on winning a national title before competing in Malaysia – a country where her sexuality is illegal.Swayze Best, from Honeywell, describes herself as a ‘camp and sassy’ woman – and she’s determined to make a name for herself in the industry.Despite only starting her journey last year, the 21-year-old already has a win under her belt – and she’s set to compete in...
‘Slips, Trips and Falls’ event hailed a success
MORE than 40 pairs of slippers were handed out to local residents as part of a scheme to help prevent elderly people falling in their homes.The Central Ward Alliance hosted a ‘Slips, Trips and Falls’ event recently in partnership with Buckley Methodist Church.Key organisations had stalls in the church and offered advice to residents about private housing issues, smoking cessation, chair exercise classes and the police listening to residents about their...
Schools net books from club’s Community Trust
BARNSLEY Football Club’s charitable arm donated almost 300 books to local primary schools recently as part of World Book Day.Barnsley FC Community Trust is one of 103 professional football club charities across England and Wales to benefit from 275 free books, which they will be able to give away to local partner primary schools in Barnsley as part of their in-classroom Premier League Primary Stars session delivery.As part of the World...
‘Big Idea’ aims to boost waning activity levels
THOUSANDS of Barnsley residents are set to benefit from a seven-figure investment which is set to improve waning physical activity levels.The ‘Big Idea’ – the brainchild of Sport England – aims to encourage those who need the most help to move more.The £1m sum will be distributed by the Active In Barnsley Partnership, which is led by the council and includes partners such as Barnsley FC, Barnsley Premier Leisure, grassroots sports...
New initiative aiming to end child ‘bed poverty’
A PROJECT to make sure every child under the age of five has a safe space to sleep is set to be introduced.The ‘Beds For Babies’ initiative – which is being delivered by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) – has seen more than £2m invested to provide cots, beds, bedding bundles and mattresses in Sheffield, Doncaster and Rotherham since June.“Deliveries in Barnsley are expected to go live within the...
Council bidding to recover cash after tax reduction scheme errors
BARNSLEY Council is currently trying to recover almost £7,000 in ‘errors’ sent out in the council tax reduction scheme.Through the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) – the cabinet office’s public data matching exercise – the council has identified errors in money they have sent out to residents.A report, which will be discussed on Wednesday, shows that the council are currently investigating eight cases of errors relating to the council tax reduction scheme....
Schools in with winning chance in ‘Walk and Wheel Challenge’
SOUTH Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has launched his second ‘Walk and Wheel Challenge’ for all primary schools in Barnsley.The event takes place during the national Walk To School Week, between May 19 and 23.The South Yorkshire challenge will also include a prize draw for participating schools to win scooters, bikes and cycling workshops with Barnsley-born Ed Clancy, South Yorkshire’s Active Travel Commissioner.Ed said: “Walking, wheeling and cycling have so many...
