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Penistone Ward Alliance is calling for nominations for nine volunteer awards, recognising community champions across Penistone East and West. Deadline:…
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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 can access free AI training to find work and build careers through two new schemes, with support from Barnsley College and the…
Barnsley Council Leader Cllr William Brown has ordered a review of all climate-related activity and intends to formally withdraw the council's Climate…
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%.
Barnsley Libraries is running free and subsidised creative workshops this autumn and winter, from landscape painting to gel plate printing. Free Golden…
Barnsley Council is hosting its first local Gathering of Remembrance on 17 September for people bereaved by suicide, offering support and connection.
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.
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…
Barnsley Council leaders visit frontline waste teams handling 170,000 collections weekly and over 6,000 fly-tipping incidents annually across the borough.
Public Access Trauma Kits are being rolled out across Hoyland Milton and Rockingham at venues including pubs, clubs and libraries to help save lives…
Barnsley Council's leader and deputy leader visited Bolton-upon-Dearne to see how investment in roads, pothole repairs and resurfacing is improving the…
A new three-dimensional totem celebrating Elsecar's industrial heritage has been unveiled at the railway station, designed by artist Patrick Murphy and…
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.
Barnsley town centre hosts free family activities at The Alhambra, Summer on the Square attractions, markets and a Great Family Festival throughout 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 has created a 'Careers in a Box' resource for Barnsley primary schools, featuring interactive activities and videos from housing sector…
Barnsley welcomed 4.09 million visitors in 2025, generating £431.21 million for the local economy — up 8.2% on the previous year.
Barnsley's Great Family Festival returns to the town centre on 22 August with free rides, entertainment, and activities for children across multiple…
Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water partnership adds 6,537 households to bill reduction schemes, saving residents over £1.4 million annually.