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National Gallery Masterpiece Comes to Barnsley Cooper Gallery
Pierre Mignard's 1691 portrait The Marquise de Seignelay goes on display at Barnsley's Cooper Gallery from November 2026, one of only four UK venues…
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Barnsley Remembrance Events November 2026 — Dates and Details
Barnsley holds Remembrance Sunday on 8 November at Town Hall and Armistice Day on 11 November, plus events across villages. Full schedule and…
Baby Basics Barnsley Expands Support for Families Needing Essentials
Baby Basics Barnsley centre launches with funding from council and mayoral authority. Families can access free cots, beds, bedding and wider support. 962…
Balti House Darton Fined £10,000 Over Dairy in Dairy-Free Meals
Balti House Barnsley Ltd and its director fined over £10,000 after meals sold as dairy-free were found to contain dairy, breaching food safety rules.
Barnsley Smoking Rate Falls to 8.9%, Lowest in South Yorkshire
Smoking prevalence in Barnsley has dropped to 8.9% — the biggest annual fall on record and now below the England average. Free quit-smoking support is…
Hemingfield Community Speed Watch Tackles Speeding on Local Roads
Hemingfield volunteers trained by South Yorkshire Police are launching Community Speed Watch sessions on Tinglebridge Lane and Cemetery Road to combat…
Barnsley's Seam Digital Campus in international economic growth blueprint
Barnsley Council's Seam Digital Campus has been included as a case study in a five-point blueprint for national economic growth developed by leading…
Barnsley FC Chief Executive Jon Flatman Joins Cardiff Rugby
Jon Flatman, Barnsley Football Club's chief executive, is leaving to take the top job at Cardiff Rugby in January. He will focus on securing private…
Barnsley Hosts First SEND Awards Ceremony for Children and Young People
Barnsley Council held its first Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Awards Ceremony, celebrating over 100 children, young people and support…
Free Gambling Support Groups Launch in Barnsley from 20 October
Barnsley residents can now access free weekly gambling support groups at YMCA and Goldthorpe Library from Tuesday 20 October, with no booking required.
Barnsley charity launches £20,000 appeal to keep The Lotus support centre open
Resolute Women’s Support Services is seeking help with running costs ahead of a 16 November fundraising deadline.
Barnsley Sign Striker Tobi Adeyemo on One-Year Deal
Barnsley have signed striker Tobi Adeyemo from Watford on a one-year contract. The 21-year-old could debut against Cambridge United on Saturday.
51 Barnsley Council Staff Honoured for 25 and 40 Years' Service
Barnsley Council celebrated 51 employees at its Long Service Awards, recognising 46 staff with 25 years' service and five with 40 years' dedication.
Today in Barnsley — 10 October
Today in Barnsley: GBH accused charged with murder over man's death, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Four Barnsley College students join Newett Homes’ first apprenticeship scheme
Charlie Shaw, Brayden Gilman, Wayne Kamhuka and Jack Stott will combine college study with construction-site training.
Three Prosecuted for Waste Offences in Thurnscoe
Barnsley Council has prosecuted three people for environmental crimes in Thurnscoe, securing fines totalling more than £3,200 for waste dumping and…
Over 8,700 children and young people enjoy free summer activities across Barnsley
Barnsley Council and 31 local partners ran 451 free activities over summer holidays, reaching 8,766 children and young people across sport, arts and…
New gallery space opens at DMC with first exhibition showcasing Barnsley artists
Barnsley Digital Media Centre opens a new gallery space featuring work by four local artists. The meanwhile… exhibition runs until 2 November and entry…
Latest performance report celebrates more residents living independently at home
Barnsley Council's latest performance report shows progress on adult social care independence, looked-after children placements, library visits and job…
Cabinet to consider Innovation and AI plan to support more efficient council services
Barnsley Council Cabinet will consider an Innovation and AI plan on 7 October to improve services and deliver £1.865m in efficiencies, including a…