19+ hour, 3+ min ago  (151+ words) MOTORISTS have been experiencing delays on one of the main routes in and out of the town centre this week. Resurfacing work is currently taking place on Doncaster Road between Sunderland Terrace and Oaks Lane, Kendray. The first phase of…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (597+ words) A BARNSLEY firm behind an innovative cleaning brand is hopeful of another breakthrough " with high hopes for a trainee assistance dog named in its honour. Staff from Vamoosh fell in love when they met black Labrador, Mooshie, who is on…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (387+ words) A BARNSLEY care home has been recognised for its pioneering dementia-friendly environment. Springfield Vale care home has been awarded a prestigious Gold Design Award from the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the University of Stirling, after an independent audit…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (364+ words) A BARNSLEY student is gaining valuable industry experience by volunteering with a charity that supports people affected by domestic abuse. Kelsey Smith, who is studying Criminology, Communities and Criminal Justice at Barnsley College University Centre, has been volunteering with IDAS…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (210+ words) TWO Barnsley police officers have been recognised for their commitment to victim care. PC Ben Walshaw and PC Robert Reeve have both received a Good Work Minute for their actions while responding to reports of a racially aggravated assault in…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (555+ words) PEOPLE with a weakened immune system are being urged to come forward for their COVID-19 spring vaccination, with just two weeks remaining to book an appointment before the programme closes. The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has issued a…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (119+ words) LOCAL Neighbourhood Policing officers are continuing patrols this weekend in a crackdown on illegal raves. A spokesperson for Barnsley West Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Alongside Yorkshire Water Rangers, we are continuing our patrols at Langsett, which is a repeat location…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (375+ words) PLANNING permission is being sought to change the use of a Royston dwelling so its occupants can receive care. The property, on Midland Road, is the subject of the application. A report said: "It is proposed that the dwelling will…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (270+ words) A NEW specialist children's home for young people with autism and learning difficulties is set to create more than 100 jobs. Church View Children's Place, founded by Louise and Eddie Riby, has seen the redevelopment of the former Woodlands Lodge Care…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (109+ words) REFORM councillors Kay Hughes and Andy Cudworth were out and about last week to place planters in Crane Moor. A spokesperson for Reform said: "The plants are all edible and available for the community to pick and enjoy if they…...