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Much-loved high street brand to remain in the Alhambra
Savers is relocating to a new ground-floor unit at Barnsley's Alhambra Shopping Centre. EE, Poundstretcher, The Works and Iceland have also renewed their…
Elsecar Heritage Centre celebrates Heritage Open Days
Elsecar Heritage Centre hosts free talks, performances and exhibitions for Heritage Open Days. Explore South Yorkshire's mining and industrial past.
More education support for children excluded from school in Barnsley
Barnsley Council has approved 48 extra education places for children excluded from school, supporting up to 144 pupils yearly through the Alternative…
Festive Tipi set to bring Christmas Magic to The Glass Works Square
A festive tipi opens at The Glass Works Square on 4 December, featuring a bar, fire pit, live music and Christmas events until New Year's Eve.
Employers invited to help shape digital careers education in Barnsley
Barnsley Council is hosting a digital careers event on 1 October 2026 to connect schools with local tech employers and showcase pathways for young people.
Market stall celebrates 60 years of trading on Barnsley Market
Amy's Cards, a family-run greeting card stall in Barnsley Indoor Market, is marking six decades of trading since 1966 with a celebration event.
Cabinet to consider next step for A633/ A635 Stairfoot transport improvements
Barnsley Council Cabinet is considering approval for major improvements to the A633/A635 corridor and Stairfoot roundabout, with construction expected by…
Barnsley families set to benefit from Best Start in Life investment
Barnsley Council will discuss plans to strengthen Family Hub services using government funding. The hubs offer support from pregnancy through to age 19,…
Young musicians hit all the right notes in a summer to remember
Forty-two secondary pupils from Barnsley Town Concert Band performed across Europe. They also performed at Brassed On! festival during Barnsley's Big…
Latest Good Food Pantries open in Gawber and Grimethorpe
Two new Good Food Pantries have opened in Barnsley at St Paul's Parish Hall in Gawber and Grimethorpe Library, bringing the network to 12 locations…
Nominate your community champion for a Penistone Volunteer Award
Penistone Ward Alliance is calling for nominations for nine volunteer awards, recognising community champions across Penistone East and West. Deadline:…
Shaping the future: Barnsley 2040 - Barnsley residents invited to have their say on the borough's long-term vision
Barnsley Council is inviting residents to shape the borough's future through a new survey running until 20 December. Have your say on priorities for the…
Barnsley residents to get practical AI training to help them find work and build future careers through the Tech Town programme
Barnsley residents can access free AI training to find work and build careers through two new schemes, with support from Barnsley College and the…
Leader announces a review of climate change and net zero activity
Barnsley Council Leader Cllr William Brown has ordered a review of all climate-related activity and intends to formally withdraw the council's Climate…
Penistone East ward by-election results announced
Labour's John Roberts has been elected to Barnsley Council in the Penistone East ward by-election held on 20 August, with a turnout of 38.58%.
Discover something new with Barnsley Libraries' Library Lates
Barnsley Libraries is running free and subsidised creative workshops this autumn and winter, from landscape painting to gel plate printing. Free Golden…
Barnsley to host first local Gathering of Remembrance for those bereaved by suicide
Barnsley Council is hosting its first local Gathering of Remembrance on 17 September for people bereaved by suicide, offering support and connection.
Urban Burgers Now Open in The Glass Works Square
Urban Burgers has opened its new restaurant at The Glass Works Square in Barnsley town centre, celebrating with free burgers for the first 100 customers.
Silver salver presented to the Mayor of Barnsley to mark Royal Yorkshire Regiment's 20th anniversary
The Royal Yorkshire Regiment presented a silver salver to Barnsley's Mayor to mark 20 years since the regiment's formation, celebrating ties between the…
Backing Barnsley’s frontline teams: council leaders explore how to better support waste and neighbourhood services
Barnsley Council leaders visit frontline waste teams handling 170,000 collections weekly and over 6,000 fly-tipping incidents annually across the borough.