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PENISTONE family band Scandal are set to release their latest song today – and they feel it’s one of their most important yet.The band – made up of husband and wife duo Craig and Audrey Parsons and son Keegan – unveiled their latest work, Asimbonanga, earlier today.It is sung in English and Zulu and is about the late South African president, Nelson Mandela.The song was written by South African...

A BARNSLEY driving instructor donated more than £300 to Barnsley Hospice this week.David Haimes, of Woodland Driving School, based in Silkstone Common, decided he’d donate £10 to the charity every time one of his students passed their test back in 2021.In 2021, a total of 22 students past their test and a further two learners donated £60 having heard of his fundraising efforts bringing the total donation to £280.He...

ARTWORK dedicated to recognising the history and heritage of Worsbrough Mill is set to be revealed on Saturday.The new mural, created by artist Adam Briscoe, aims to show a visual representation of the mill’s history and how the site looks today.The Barnsley-based artist specialises in hand-drawn architectural art and has risen in popularity over the last 12 months.A special event is set to take place on Saturday at the...

A LOCAL Post Office is set to close and could move into a nearby convenience store.Bosses have said that the current postmaster at the unit on Market Street in Goldthorpe has resigned and the premises are set to be withdrawn for use.Instead, a new service could launch at the Best Store on Doncaster Road.It would open for 97 hours a week – 73 hours more than the current service....

THE Barnsley branch of Parkinson’s UK are on the hunt for more volunteers.The group, who operate out of Emmanuel Church on Huddersfield Road, support people with Parkinson’s and their families.They are now on the lookout for people to help them throughout this year.Terry Kendall, the group’s chair, said: “Our group prides itself on being very active. In order to continue our full programme of events for members, we have...

MORE than 100 drivers and passengers were injured in collisions on icy roads in South Yorkshire over the latest five-year period, it has been revealed.Analysis of data from the Department for Transport show South Yorkshire Police recorded 131 casualties from collisions where there was ice or frost on the road between 2019 and 2023 – including a fatality in 2022.Over five years, December was the worst month of the year for...

A FATHER and son duo are preparing to take part in a darts marathon to raise funds.Chris and David Marsh, of the Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir, will be hosting the unusual fundraising event on Sunday February 2 to raise money for a visit to an upcoming arts festival.Supporters can cheer on the dart fanatics, or take part in a nine-dart challenge on the second board for a £2 entrance fee...

PENISTONE and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball says she is delighted following an increase in the number of youngsters in her constituency taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. She met with policy and campaigns officer, Jack Lewis, and Hannah Barker, local operations officer, to discuss the D of E Award opportunities for young people. She said: “Well done to the schools and youth organisations that provide the Duke of Edinburgh Award to...

A POPULAR community event is returning for the new year.Oxspring Friends and St Aidan’s Church and Community Hall will be bringing back the ‘Munch and Mingle’ event next month.Beginning last year, the joint venture between the two groups allows people to reconnect with old friends while enjoying some food and will be held on the first Saturday of each month from 10am to midday.The first event will be on...

POLICE have renewed their appeal for help to find a wanted teenager who they believe is currently in the Wombwell area.Kyle Allen, 18, is wanted in connection with burglaries and attempted burglaries across South Yorkshire between October and December 2024.He is also wanted in connection with reports of attempted shoplifting and making threats to damage property in Barnsley on October 30 and alleged incidents of theft of a motor vehicle and...

A STRICTLY Come Dancing favourite is bringing her show to Barnsley.Nadiya Bychkova is the Ballroom and Latin World Champion and is doing a national tour with her new show A Special Evening with Nadiya Bychkova.Nadiya shot to national fame after appearing on BBC One’s hit show, Strictly Come Dancing in 2017. With partners including international footballer David James, musician Matt Goss and the popular UK broadcaster Dan Walker, Nadiya became a...

SIX groups which provide activities for youngsters will share more than £30,000 in funding.Exodus Brierley, Exodus Cudworth, Ad Astra Carlton, Ad Astra Shafton, Great Houghton Youth Club and Grimethorpe Activity Zone have all been funded by the North East Area Council for 2024/25.Meanwhile, more than £2,000 has been distributed to local community groups across the Dearne South ward over the latest three-month period.A total of £1,320 was handed to...

A SPONSORED walk to raise money for Macmillan will take place next month.The Barnsley Healthcare Federation’s social prescribing team will be hosting the walk on February 4, which is World Cancer Day.It will start at the Barnsley Hospital Outpatients Unit, with those wishing to attend asked to arrive from 12 noon for a 1pm start.They will then travel down through the town centre, onto the Trans Pennine Trail and...

BARNSLEY Hospice has raised more than £7,500 through their Treecycle service.The service allows residents to donate to the hospice while also having their Christmas tree collected at the same time.Almost 500 trees were collected and a total of £7,587 was raised for the charity.A spokesperson said: “We would like to thank everybody for their understanding and patience as we prioritised the safety of our staff, volunteers and corporate partners,...

A MAN will have to adhere to the terms of a stalking prevention order.Wayne Chambers, of Doles Crescent, Royston, did not appear at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court for his hearing on January 9 but the order was granted in his absence.It will prohibit the 44-year-old from making contact with four people or attending three streets in Barnsley for two years.CASH seized from a Barnsley man by police will continue to...

THE number of successful drug seizures conducted by South Yorkshire Police rose by nearly a third last year, new figures show.It comes as authorities across England and Wales seized over 119 tonnes of illegal drugs, with a street value of at least £3bn, in the year to March 2024.This includes 5,017 individual drug seizures in South Yorkshire, a 30 per cent increase on the previous 12 months, but a nine per...

A DATE has been set for this year’s charity dragon boat race day at Manvers Lake.The event, in aid of Sheffield Children’s Hospital, will take place on June 1.A spokesperson for Manvers Lake Trust said: “Join us for an exhilarating day of dragon boat racing down at the lake.“Sheffield Children’s Hospital are raising funds for families and children who need their invaluable services.“The good news is anyone...

BARNSLEY Council is one of only three local authorities in the country to hold an ‘Outstanding’ grade for overall effectiveness of its further education and skills provision.The Adult Skills and Community Learning service has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Ofsted following its latest inspection in November 2024. In the Ofsted report that has been published today, Adult Skills and Community Learning was awarded outstanding ratings for:Quality of educationBehaviour and...

A PROPERTY developer has submitted plans and exchanged contracts on a 7.6-acre site to build over 100 new homes.Avanti Homes is planning the 108-home development in Great Houghton.Called Houghton Place and located on High Street, the proposed estate will comprise a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes.It will feature 14 of Avant Homes’ practically designed, energy efficient house types. Of the 108 homes, 10 have been designated...

A CLEAR-UP service which keeps areas in Cudworth, Monk Bretton and Royston tidy will be extended for two years.Barnsley Community Build (BCB) successfully gained the previous contract from the North East Area Council and, from April, will continue to hold it.According to a report, a total of £198,290 will be spent on the extension.

BARNSLEY has been named as the second cheapest place to rent in the whole of the UK.New data from SpareRoom’s quarter four 2024 rental index reveals Yorkshire and Humberside is the second most affordable region in the United Kingdom to rent.Barnsley is the cheapest place in the county, and the second cheapest place in the UK to rent a room, costing £465 per month.Neighbouring Rotherham, Huddersfield and Bradford also...

RESIDENTS in Darton are being encouraged to nominate any local superstars for a council-run award.Darton West Ward Alliance has announced the return of the much-anticipated Stars of Darton Awards, set to take place this March.The community event aims to honour the unsung heroes of Darton West who go above and beyond to make a difference in their local area.Nominations are currently open and close on January 24 – to...

A MAN from West Melton has been charged with burglary.Graham Newton, 45, of Winterwell Road, has been charged following an alleged incident at an address on Hayes Walk in Wath.He appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court last Saturday where he was remanded into custody.He will next appear at Sheffield Crown Court on February 10.

TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in place on a major Barnsley road later this month.On January 26, the lights will be on Broadway between 8am to 6pm. CityFibre are responsible for the works, which are likely to cause delays.MOTORISTS have been told that delays are possible while work takes place in Mapplewell this week. Traffic lights will be in place on Darton Lane from 8am on Monday to 8pm on Thursday....

DEARNE Area Team is organising a Winter Well-being Event later this month – and If you know anyone aged 65+ who you feel may be eligible for pension credit encourage them to go along.An area team spokesperson said: “We have many services coming to highlight their work in the Dearne and how you could benefit from this. “We also have 30 free winter warm packs to give away too. “It’s a...

BARNSLEY Round Table members have recently made another donation to a local group.The group handed over £500 to Andy’s Man Club Barnsley (Honeywell) to help with their work locally.A Round Table spokesperson said: “ A portion of this went towards new winter merchandise. Now the brand can be represented whilst greeting attendees out in the cold months! The remaining amount was sent to AMC head office, to fund the vital work...

SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers seized over £300k worth of drugs on Thursday from a former costume store which had been converted into a cannabis factory.Following the gathering of local intelligence, a drugs warrant was executed at property on Rowms Lane, in Swinton.Inside, an extensive cultivation was discovered – containing 345 plants spread across five rooms in the property. It is estimated that each plant is worth approximately £1,000 with the total...

MP Marie Tidball visited a local primary school recently to talk about the curriculum and plans for the Government’s new Breakfast Club scheme.The MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge visited Gawber Primary School and also answered questions from pupils on The School Council.“It was a real treat to meet headteacher, Dawn Bradshaw, and Chair of Governors, Emma Casimir, at Gawber Primary School to talk with them about the curriculum and our Government’s...

POLICE UPDATE: Following an earlier appeal for information, missing Barnsley girl Katie has been found safe and well.POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 13-year-old Barnsley girl.Katie was last seen at 1pm yesterday (Saturday) in the Thurnscoe area.Katie is described as a white girl, of a medium build, and with long blonde hair, who is 5ft 7ins tall. She was last seen wearing a beige jumper, black...

THREE venues have been handed new food hygiene ratings,Top Chef House, based on Barnsley Road in Goldthorpe, was given a four-star score following an assessment on December 9.And Darfield takeaway Kostas Place, based on Garden Street, has received a one-out-of-five rating following an assessment on December 5.Town centre sandwich shop Subway, in Barnsley Interchange, also received a four-star rating following an assessment on December 5.

PLANNING permission is being sought to build 24 properties..If approved, work will take place adjacent to Shaw Lane in Carlton. A total of 16 neighbouring properties have been made aware of the plans with no appeals to date. Public consultation ends on February 5.PLANS to convert the upper floors of a retail property in Barnsley into a flat have been approved by the council. An application for the work to take...

FASHION retailer ASOS is set to serve its customers in the US from its Barnsley site, it has been revealed.The company said that, over the past two years, it had reduced stock levels by about 50 per cent and launched a new commercial model requiring lower stock holding.From the second half of the 2025 financial year, US customers will be served from ASOS’s automated UK fulfilment centre near Little Houghton....

ONE of England’s most influential composers who helped create Barnsley’s distinct brass identity has died – leaving behind an unmatched legacy.Born in 1935 in Staffordshire, Elgar Howarth’s illustrious career in music would take him to places many only dream of, receiving education at the Royal Manchester College of Music – a predecessor of the Royal Northern College of Music – conducting for the English National Opera and even playing the trumpet for The...

BARNSLEY residents are being encouraged to take part in a local NHS survey.NHS South Yorkshire, the University of Sheffield, and NHS Secure Data Environment are conducting a survey to understand public perspectives on how their data is used by the NHS and its partner organisations.A spokesperson for NHS South Yorkshire said: “Whether you have thoughts about how data is kept safe and secure, or how it is used to improve patient...

A MAN who failed to attend unpaid work appointments having been convicted of theft has been given a suspended prison sentence.Lee South, of Honeywell Grove, Barnsley, stole an Apple Watch and was sentenced to a community order.However, the 25-year-old failed to provide an acceptable reason as to why he missed unpaid work appointments between September 19 and October 7 last year.South was given a 12-week prison sentence which was...