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Hoyland assisted living plan approved at former WMC site
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) PLANS to convert a working men's club in Hoyland into assisted living homes have been approved by the council. An application to turn the former Hoyland Nether WMC into nine properties was submitted to the planning board in December. Following…...
Barnsley MP and Reds stars team up with local pupils to tackle racism
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (94+ words) BARNSLEY South MP Stephanie Peacock recently attended a Show Racism The Red Card event at Barnsley Football Club. Ms Peacock met with pupils from Holy Rood and Queen's Road Academy on the day. Barnsley players Nathanael Ogbeta, Vimal Yoganathan and…...
Milly Johnson novel sparks Scandinavian interest in Northern Belle
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (112+ words) TOP-selling Barnsley author Milly Johnson's latest novel has boosted the popularity of a luxury British train across Scandinavia and the Baltics. Puzzled bosses of the Northern Belle couldn't work out why they suddenly began getting inquiries from prospective passengers in…...
Roadwork round-up: Delays expected in several areas
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (194+ words) SEVERAL traffic delays are expected next week due to roadworks. TEMPORARY traffic lights will be in place in the town centre from Monday until Wednesday on Old Mill Lane. Motorists have been warned to expect delays while CityFibre work takes…...
Dial-a-Ride seeks volunteer drivers
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (135+ words) COMMUNITY transport organisations across the country are looking to recruit more volunteer drivers and passenger assistants. As a volunteer driver you will become part of a team that provides essential services to people who have difficulty using or are unable…...
Supermarket Easter donation drive to support families in need
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (682+ words) BARNSLEY supermarket customers are being asked to support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout. The donation bags, which cost between "2 and "5, are pre-packed with healthy long-life…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (13+ words) Premier League and FA back new multi-million pound grassroots hub'We Are Barnsley...
Children’s home plan rejected over noise and traffic concerns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) PLANS to turn a local property into a children's home have been rejected by the council. An application was submitted in December to use a house on Church Street, Royston, for up to four children and staff. A total of…...
State-of-the-art Youth Activity Park opens this week
2+ week, 3+ day ago (152+ words) BARNSLEY's much-anticipated Youth Activity Park is set to open to the public. Situated behind the Base71 Youth Zone on Schw'bisch Gm'nd Way, this new space has been co-designed in collaboration with children and young people and includes a skate park suitable…...
Pupils showcase their creativity and celebrate area
3+ week, 4+ day ago (169+ words) PUPILS at a local secondary school are set to showcase their artwork celebrating their area. Year nine pupils at Outwood Academy Carlton will see their work on show next weekend (March 14 and 15). Shona Archer, head of art at the school,…...