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Today in Barnsley — 21 August
Today in Barnsley: Celebrations for Barnsley students as they collect GCSE results, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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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.
Today in Barnsley — 14 August
Today in Barnsley: 'There is no emotional support when you're a new councillor', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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.
Hoyland Milton trauma kits installed at community venues
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 Highways Investment Visit
Barnsley Council's leader and deputy leader visited Bolton-upon-Dearne to see how investment in roads, pothole repairs and resurfacing is improving the…
Heritage totem unveiled at Elsecar Railway Station
A new three-dimensional totem celebrating Elsecar's industrial heritage has been unveiled at the railway station, designed by artist Patrick Murphy and…
Barnsley young people launch summer projects
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.
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…
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.
Barnsley Great Family Festival — Free Activities 22 August
Barnsley's Great Family Festival returns to the town centre on 22 August with free rides, entertainment, and activities for children across multiple…
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.