You are here: Home News Go back Back to Home News October 2025 Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre wins Family Friendly Museum Award 2025 Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre has received national recognition for its exceptional work welcoming children and families. Run by charity Kids in Museums, the national award is presented to one... Cricket legend and Freeman of Barnsley Dickie Bird’s funeral arrangements Barnsley will bid farewell to one of its most famous sons Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird OBE at his funeral on Sunday 19 October. Dickie, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, died... Residents encouraged to act fast on possible stroke symptoms to get the best possible treatment with new month-long campaign Throughout October, our Public Health teams are encouraging residents to act fast on possible stroke symptoms and get the right life-saving treatment by calling 999. In Barnsley, we know that approximately... Barnsley Council Celebrates Community Pride and Sets Ambitious Plans for the Future Barnsley Council is proud to share the latest results from its “Love Where You Live” research, which highlights the positive impact of investment and community-led action across the borough. The research,... Huge success at the Dearne Community Arts Festival with hundreds in attendance Goldthorpe was alive with colour and energy as hundreds of residents gathered at Astrea Academy Dearne for the Dearne Community Arts Festival. The free event on Saturday, September 27, supported by... Two residents handed significant fines after fly-tipping in Athersley and Wombwell Two fly-tippers have been arrested, prosecuted and fined for dumping their waste in Barnsley. Jack David Naylor, 28, of Wharncliffe Street, Carlton was found responsible for fly-tipping building and household waste... Cabinet to discuss investing in additional SEND provision for children in Barnsley Next week, Cabinet members will be looking to approve funding for up to 45 new primary school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), focusing on those... Drainage improvement works to begin at Elsecar Heritage Centre We’re making significant improvements to Elsecar Heritage Centre’s drainage systems. This will modernise and future-proof the site, ready for potential further growth and developments. These works are essential to make... Ward alliance donation funds new memorial plaque frame at Wombwell Cemetery A beautiful new home for memorial plaques has been unveiled at Wombwell Cemetery thanks to funding from Wombwell Ward Alliance. The Friends of Wombwell Cemetery installed the steel frame decorated with... Celebrating Barnsley’s Kinship Carers this Kinship Care Week Next week is Kinship Care Week (6 – 12 October 2025) - a national celebration dedicated to recognising the incredible contribution of Kinship Carers across the UK. Kinship carers are relatives... In Bloom 2025 winners revealed The winners of this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards have been revealed with Barnsley’s beautiful landscapes once again excelling. This year, 23 awards have been handed out to our parks, gardens,... Our Unity and Inclusion Grants are bringing Barnsley’s communities together Barnsley Council is helping to build stronger, more connected communities through the Unity and Inclusion Grants scheme. As part of the Love Where You Live programme, community groups can access up to... Take A Walk Around Town - a fascinating new way to explore Barnsley's Principal Towns Come with us on A Walk Around Town – and immerse yourself in Barnsley’s untold stories. As part of our Storying Barnsley programme to celebrate our community’s creativity, a new collection... A - Z of services ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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