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A SINGING group is appealing for new members – regardless of ability.Barnsley Library’s singing group is encouraging new members to attend sessions.The Library @ the Lightbox is recruiting for its ‘Novel Voices’ singing group.Sessions take place every Friday morning from 10am until 11.30am on the ground floor of the library.The group welcomes anybody, regardless of ability, to attend their dynamic sessions.
Latest family hub opens to offer support
BARNSLEY Council’s latest Family Hub venue was officially opened in Penistone recently.The council hosted the event which offered parents a chance to hear more about the services that will be on offer.The hubs offer support to families with children up to 19 years old, and up to 25 years old for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.Coun Trevor Cave, cabinet spokesperson for children’s services, said: “It was...
Proud of Barnsley: don't miss out on your chance to vote
TIME is running out to cast your votes in this year’s Proud of Barnsley awards.Voting closes at midnight tomorrow (Thursday, November 7).For the first time the public are having their say on who will take home a coveted Proud of Barnsley trophy.With 16 categories and 50 shortlisted nominees, picking winners is bound to be tough, however your voice will help decide.You can watch the videos of all...
Unique sculptures on display at gallery
A NEW exhibition at The Cooper Gallery will showcase over 20 unique sculptures.‘Softening the blow: Stories told with fire and steel,’ an exhibition curated by Sam Sherborne, aims to tell personal stories through blacksmithing and metalworking.Sam is the winner of The Cooper Prize, and the exhibition will showcase over 20 unique sculptures, such as Sam’s award-winning sculpture ‘Staying Alive’, reflecting his own personal journey.The other artworks on display have...
Free festive event set to return to town hall
SANTA is set to return to the town hall this year for the annual festive family event.This year’s free event will take place on Saturday December 7, from 11am to 3pm, where Santa and his little helpers will be waiting to welcome you to the town hall. Christmas at the Town Hall has become a regular in the council’s events calendar, not to mention Santa’s, with last year’s event attracting over...
Shireen follows nursing dream despite cancer battle
A BARNSLEY College student is determined to become a palliative care nurse despite battling breast and bone cancer. Shireen Connah’s big dream is to help others and she is not letting her health challenges stop her.“I am currently on a 10-year treatment plan for my breast cancer, and while I await full reconstruction and leg revision surgery, I’m aware that there’s a chance things might not go as planned but I am...
Can you help find missing Jeffrey?
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Jeffrey has been found safe and well.POLICE are appealing for help to find an 89-year-old missing motorist.Jeffrey was last seen today (November 5) driving on Westway in Barnsley town centre towards town end roundabout. He was travelling in a grey Ford B-Max with the registration plate YR17 OJN.He was last seen wearing a green coloured mac, dark brown/grey trousers with a cap on. ...
Would-be firefighters invited to have a go!
A LOCAL fire station is hosting a have-a-go event aimed at anyone who would like to become an on-call firefighter for South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. The recruitment event will take place at Penistone Community Fire Station, Sheffield Road, Springvale, S36 6HN, on Wednesday December 4, 5.30-8pm. Attendees can try out different exercises and talk to staff.You csn register your interest or ask any questions on Penistone Fire Station Facebook page....
'Giddy goof ball' desperately needs experienced new owner
MAC is a ‘giddy, excitable goof ball of a young dog’ and is looking for an experienced new owner.Cliffe Kennels Rescue Centre says that large breed experience is essential for the male cross Mastiff who is approximately a year old.A rescue centre spokesperson said that the “giddy, excitable goof ball of a young dog is in desperate need of an experienced new home”.“Large breed experience is essential for this...
Motorist to appear in court
A MOTORIST who was breathalysed over the weekend was almost four times over the drink-drive limit.Barnsley North East NPT said that the driver blew 127 with the legal limit being 35mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath,The incident took place in Cudworth.The 47-year-old female from Royston has since been charged with driving over the prescribed limit for alcohol and will appear in court in the coming weeks.
Former church to go under the hammer
AN historic Barnsley church will go up for auction next month.The former Wesleyan Reform church in Smithies area will go under the hammer in December with a £275,000 guide price. Located on Wakefield Road, the church and a detached Sunday school building, which is also included in the sale, are on a third-of-an-acre site. The stone-built former church dates back to 1912 and the Sunday school was added in 1932. Both...
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Evie
Evie (female, 8 months) is a very loving kitten, with big purrs for her humans.
Evie is full of energy and loves to explore, so she needs space and safe access to the outdoors. She loves her blankets when it's sleep time, so she needs plenty to snuggle up into, and she loves bedtime cuddles with her people. She's an adorable little girl who has been well-cared for and much-loved, and in turn she has so much love to give to people.
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6 Adorable Kittens
We have a beautiful litter of kittens - 4 boys, 2 girls (3 black, 3 white and black). They're recently separated from mum, but quickly finding their feet and gaining in confidence. These are adorable little kittens, just looking for new homes to start their lives with lovely people.
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Daisy
Lovely sweet Daisy was abandoned with 3 tiny kittens. Despite such a hard start, she has been a loving cat in her foster home and an excellent mum.
Daisy is a sociable cat who likes to play and to be stroked.
Daisy has been spayed, and is ready for her new home now. If you’re looking for a pair of cats, Daisy can also be adopted with one of her babies Dale, Davina or Dave.
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Students given opportunity to connect with industry professionals
STUDENTS gained real-world business insights as part of Barnsley College’s annual Business Industry Week last month.Students got the chance to hear from experts across various sectors, with guest speakers from companies such as Boohoo, Masonite and Sales Geek.Through interactive sessions, workshops and a networking event, participants gained practical knowledge, built connections, and prepared for future career paths.Sophie Clark, Communications and Culture Manager at Boohoo, said: “What a great opportunity...
Business goes green with solar panels and battery power
A BARNSLEY business is investing in solar panels and battery-powered tools to slash energy bills and cut back undergrowth.Ground maintenance firm Twiggs has gained grant funding to invest in 29 solar panels for the roof of their 6,916 sq ft business base at Rockingham Works in Barnsley.It’s estimated that this large new photo-voltaic system will generate all the energy the business needs to run its office, plus more on top to...
Grieving family pays tribute to crash victim
THE family of a woman who died in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to a ‘beloved mother, wife and sister’.On Friday October 25, at 11.08am, police responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Haigh Roundabout, close to the M1 Junction 38.It is reported that a white Vauxhall Vivaro collided with a grey Citroen DS3. The driver of the Citroen, 64 year-old Deborah, was taken to hospital by...
Prolific burglar jailed after ransacking home days after Christmas
A BARNSLEY burglar who broke into a home days after Christmas Day has been jailed.On December 30 2023, the owner of a property in the Goldthorpe area returned from work to find his home ransacked.The window in the back door of the house had been smashed and his television was missing. A new electronic toothbrush, which was bought as a gift for Christmas, and a crate of beer were also missing....
Police appeal over 'at risk' missing teen
UPDATE: Tommi has now been located.POLICE are appealing for help to find a Barnsley teenager.Tommi Ryan is 14 years old and is from Barnsley but was last seen in Huddersfield.West Yorkshire Police said yesterday that Tommi has been missing for four days and that he is at risk due to being vulnerable. He was last seen wearing a black Armani puffer coat and black joggers.
Animal sanctuary at risk of closure
VOLUNTEERS from a local animal sanctuary fear that its closure may be on the horizon – which would leave the older and struggling animals they care for with nowhere to go.Albert’s Horse Sanctuary in Cawthorne was originally intended just for horses, however volunteers’ ‘hearts took over’ and they’ve ended up with 20 horses, four goats, four sheep, one pig, two cats as well as some chickens and ducks currently living in their premises....
New library plans approved
PLANS to build a new library in Wath-upon-Dearne have been approved by the council – paving the way for an exciting ‘transformation’ of the town centre.The £9.9m scheme, which has been funded by the government and Rotherham Council, includes a host of work in the area.The new two-storey building will be built on the site of the existing library and public spaces around the site will also be improved as part...
Holgate Heroes commemorated once again
THE 100 Holgate Heroes whose lives were dedicated through a restored memorial plaque last year will be honoured once again during a ceremony next week.Originally located at Holgate School and dedicated to the pupils who died in service, the memorial plaque was put into storage when the school closed down.However dedicated locals and history buffs like Jane Ainsworth, Ian Harley and Melvyn Lunn found the plaque a new home at Shaw...
Malnutrition admissions at Barnsley Hospital tops three figures
MORE than 130 people were admitted to Barnsley Hospital for malnutrition over the latest 12-month period, new figures have revealed.NHS England data shows there were around 135 admissions for malnutrition at the Gawber Road site last year.This is a fall from 160 admissions a year earlier, with the figures rounded to the nearest five.They cover a range of conditions – including dietary issues and problems with absorbing nutrients or...
University placements ‘failing a whole generation’
THE gap between Barnsley’s most and least disadvantaged people going to university grew last year, the latest figures have revealed.New Department for Education figures show 16.3 per cent of year 11 pupils in the 2022/23 academic year who were eligible for free school meals when they were 15 in Barnsley went on to enrol in higher education by the time they were 19.This more than doubled for pupils not eligible for...
Locals encouraged to take part in community clean-up
Barnsley Council’s south area team will host the event, taking place at the war memorial on West Street from 11.30am on Wednesday.A spokesperson said: “Let’s make Hoyland a cleaner, greener place to live.“We’re looking for volunteers to help us pick up litter around our beautiful town.“Whether you’ve got five minutes or an hour, your support makes a difference.“All equipment will be provided, so just bring yourself and...
Festive driving warning issued by police
MOTORISTS in Barnsley are being urged to drive safely in the run-up to Christmas after it was revealed that more than 150 people were killed or seriously injured on South Yorkshire’s roads over the festive period last year.Between November and December 2023, there was a spike in the number of people seriously injured in a road crash.A total of 152 people were killed or seriously injured – 124 of those were...
Michael Parkinson to present from beyond the grave
CHAT show king Sir Michael Parkinson is set to once again interview some of the world’s most famous stars thanks to a groundbreaking artificial intelligence project.Cudworth-born Parky’s death on August 16 last year resulted in national tributes being paid to the iconic interviewer.His first big break in front of the television cameras was as a presenter of the local news programme ‘Scene at 6.30’ on which The Beatles performed regularly.He also...
Hospital congestion has no ‘magic solution’
COUNCIL bosses say there is no ‘magic solution’ to tackle long-standing issues with congestion around Barnsley Hospital and have ruled out an underground car park – just weeks after plans for a park-and-ride scheme were dismissed as too costly.According to a report, a bigger focus is being placed on remodelling the site and active travel as more immediate solutions to address the issues.Campaigners – who lodged a 300-strong petition to show...
Limited tickets still available for bonfire
LOCKE Park bonfire is ready for tonight’s event – and limited tickets are still available.Gates and funfair opens at 6pm and there will be two fire displays for the first time.The first will be a small, child-friendly firework display at 7pm, which will be set off before the bonfire is lit. The second is the main event which will be later on in the evening, after the bonfire has got going....
Worsbrough Mill under threat
A NEARLY 400-year-old mill that remains one of a few of its kind in Yorkshire is under threat of closure as repair work that will cost around £40,000 is desperately needed to future-proof the historic building.Worsbrough Mill is a unique landmark within the borough, standing as one of the last fully-functioning mills in Yorkshire and is still capable of grinding 16 tonnes of grain a year through water power provided by the nearby...
Budding photographers set to shine
A NATIONAL arts charity is aiming to deliver a long-term programme in Barnsley to help promote rising photography stars.Photoworks has launched the Barnsley Photo Collective initiative with support from the Civic and have already begun working with local schools, held workshops, run film screenings and began fortnightly social events at the Spiral City Bar in The Arcade.To push this further, they will be hosting a screening of a British documentary –...
Speed restrictions set to come in
NEW temporary speed restrictions are set to be implemented in Barnsley.Park Spring Road – from Grimethorpe Colliery Roundabout to Ferry Moor Roundabout – will become a 40mph zone on Monday.While the speed restriction will also be implemented on Valley Way – between Station Road Roundabout and Waterside Park – in Wombwell.The restriction is set to be in place for approximately three weeks.
Power tool distribution site given the go-ahead
A NEW storage and distribution unit – which will be used to sell power tools – is set to be built in Pogmoor after the council approved plans.The site, based on West Road, is an area of land measuring approximately three-quarters of a hectare.It sits predominantly between industrial units and access is taken from West Road via a track between the Barnsley Driving Test Centre and a disused site.It...
BBC features transformed fly-tipping site
WHEN a fly-tipping haven was featured on BBC Look North a group of disheartened locals committed themselves to cleaning up their community – and after removing 40 skips of rubbish they’ve managed to build a much-loved public space.Locals were horrified to see their beloved village of Goldthorpe be brought into disrepute by careless and extreme littering at a disused railway cutting off Barnsley Road.The site had become a health hazard and...
