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Barnsley young people launch summer projects
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Four youth-led projects across Barnsley are delivering gaming events, a family fun day, a new band and a bullying awareness theatre production this summer.
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Today in Barnsley — 29 July
Today in Barnsley: Work on 'eyesore' town centre shop set to start, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Barnsley Summer Events August: Family Activities & Markets
Barnsley town centre hosts free family activities at The Alhambra, Summer on the Square attractions, markets and a Great Family Festival throughout August.
Young Traders Market Final Comes to Barnsley 1 August
Barnsley hosts the NMTF Yorkshire and Humber Young Trader Market Regional Final on 1 August 2026 at The Glass Works Square, coinciding with Yorkshire Day.
Berneslai Homes Launches Careers in a Box for Barnsley Schoo
Berneslai Homes has created a 'Careers in a Box' resource for Barnsley primary schools, featuring interactive activities and videos from housing sector sta
Today in Barnsley — 25 July
Today in Barnsley: Town centre parking charges to be reviewed, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Barnsley visitor numbers rise to 4.09 million in 2025
Barnsley welcomed 4.09 million visitors in 2025, generating £431.21 million for the local economy — up 8.2% on the previous year.
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