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6,537 Barnsley Households Added to Water Bill Savings Scheme
Barnsley Council and Yorkshire Water partnership adds 6,537 households to bill reduction schemes, saving residents over £1.4 million annually.

Dickie Bird memorabilia auction next week
More than 150 items from Barnsley cricket umpire Dickie Bird's personal collection will be auctioned next week, including international caps and…

House Fire Causes Extensive Damage in Carlton, Barnsley
A house fire in Carlton, Barnsley damaged two semi-detached properties on Wood Lane early Friday. Residents were uninjured. Fire crews worked until 07:00.

Four Barnsley Parks Win Green Flag Awards 2024
Elsecar Park, Cannon Hall Parklands, Locke Park and Carlton Marsh Nature Reserve awarded Green Flag status for excellence in management and community…

Barnsley Sign Leicester Forward Amani Richards
Barnsley FC have signed Leicester City forward Amani Richards on a three-year deal. The 21-year-old is the club's third signing this week.

Barnsley Big Summer Markets July–August 2024
Barnsley Council is hosting free Big Summer Markets across four venues from July to August, featuring live music, family activities, traders and…

South Yorkshire Markets Partnership Launched
Barnsley Council has led the launch of the South Yorkshire Markets Partnership to support markets across the region and strengthen town centres.

Barnsley Council and Police Target Crime in Operation Duxfor
Barnsley Council and South Yorkshire Police carried out coordinated enforcement action targeting environmental crime, antisocial behaviour and…

Barnsley AI Skills Fund Opens – £800,000 Available
Barnsley Council launches £800,000 AI Upskilling Challenge Fund. Organisations can apply from Wednesday to deliver innovative AI training to workers,…

Barnsley Wins Four Awards at South Yorkshire Property Awards
Barnsley has won four prizes at the 2026 South Yorkshire Property Awards, including wins for the Seam Digital Campus, Base71 Youth Zone, and Barnsley…

Penistone East Ward By-Election Set for 20 August
Penistone East ward residents will vote on 20 August to elect a new councillor following Councillor Kay Hughes's resignation. Candidates announced 24 July.

Barnsley Sign Curacao Defender Tyrese Noslin
Barnsley FC have signed Curacao international Tyrese Noslin from Dutch club Telstar on a three-year deal. The 23-year-old defender represented his…

Barnsley Mum Inspired to Become Nurse After Hospice Care
Katy Miller from Barnsley became a nurse after receiving support from Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice following the loss of her son Oscar in 2020.

Cleanup Day Tackles Fly-Tipping on Wensley Estate
Social housing workers and council staff joined forces for a day of action to address fly-tipping affecting the Wensley estate near Page Hall.

Leeds museum opens exhibition marking 400 years as city
A West Yorkshire museum will open an exhibition in September celebrating 400 years since Leeds gained city status, marking a significant milestone in the…