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Penistone Investment Announced

Barnsley Council has announced plans for further improvements to Penistone Town Hall, home of the Penistone Paramount cinema. Proposals include creating a second screen, which would allow two films to be shown at the same time and expand the range of screenings on offer. The public areas are also set for refurbishment, with work intended […]

Avant Homes submits plans for Barnsley housing development

Avant Homes has submitted plans for a £37m, 155-home development in Barugh Green, Barnsley, with plans to begin construction in April. The proposed development will include a mix of one-bedroom homes, with 14 of which will be designed by Avant Homes. The company hopes to offer affordable housing options for families, downsizers, or first-time buyers.

Appeal in Barnsley following collision

Police are appealing for information after a road traffic collision in Barnsley left a woman seriously injured.It happened just after midnight on the 20th of September on Peel Parade in Barnsley town centre. A motorcyclist is reported to have collided with a woman in her twenties, who was taken to hospital with a broken neck.The […]

Man killed in Barnsley hit and run named by police

A man who died in a hit-and-run crash in Barnsley has been named as 40-year-old Anthony Shephard.He was struck by a blue Audi A3 on Harbough Hill Road on Friday the 19th of September and died at the scene.The car was later recovered.In a statement, his family described him as a loving son and father […]

Town prepares for farewell to Dickie Bird

The funeral of Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, a famous British actor, will take place on Sunday, October 19 at 2pm at St Mary’s Church in Barnsley, followed by a private family-only cremation at Barnsly Crematorium. The funeral has been organised by Hammerton’s Funeral Directors, St Mary’s Church, and the family. There will be limited seating […]

Civic revamp brings pride to regional mayor

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard visited Barnsley Civic and praised its regeneration, led by Dan Winder, the Civic’s CEO and artistic director. The expansion was partially funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), led by Coppard. The venue received £550,000 from SYMCA in 2022, which will be used to re-open the historic Eldon […]

Avant Homes submits plans for Barnsley housing development