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February 2026

Tributes paid to Wombwell sporting hero Mark Jones as high street improvements are completed
Barnsley Council today marked the completion of major improvements to Wombwell High Street by paying tribute to one of the town’s sporting heroes, Mark Jones. A memorial stone was unveiled today...
Barnsley Indoor Market wins prestigious NABMA award
Barnsley Indoor Market has been named Best Large Indoor Market at the NABMA Great British Market Awards 2026, cementing its position as one of the leading market destinations in the...
Together at the Town Hall promises a week of fun for all this February half-term
Dive into a week brimming with excitement at the Together at the Town Hall event, where every day offers something for everyone.   Taking place throughout February half-term, Monday 16 February to Saturday...
Barnsley Book Festival 2026 starts next week, with a vibrant celebration of stories, creativity, and reading
Barnsley Book Festival returns next week for its third year, bringing an exciting programme of authors, poets, creatives and speakers to libraries and venues across the borough. Taking place from Saturday...
Barnsley Council ranked among the top ten most productive councils in England
Barnsley Council has been named one of the top ten most productive councils in the country, highlighting our strong and sustainable performance across a number of service areas.Barnsley Council came...
Local supermarket ordered to pay £500,000 fine for food safety offences
Asda Stores Ltd has been fined £500,000 for repeatedly displaying out-of-date food items for sale at their Old Mill Lane store, potentially putting local people’s health at risk. The company pleaded...
Local company and its owner ordered to pay over £15,000 for selling illegal vapes and incorrectly labelled food products
A local company and its owner have been ordered to pay over £15,000 for continuing to sell single use vapes after the ban was introduced last summer and for selling...
Love Where You Live turns Gawber green space into a safer place
Residents in Gawber can now enjoy a safer green space after Harry Road Recreation Ground saw new gates and barriers installed through Barnsley Council’s Love Where You Live programme. The access...
Cabinet supports next phase of investment through our Principal Towns and Local Centres Programme
Barnsley Council’s Cabinet has formally supported the next phase of the Principal Towns and Local Centres Investment Programme, building on a track record of successful regeneration and community investment. Since its...
Give it some welly for Febru-welly 2026
Febru-welly is returning for 2026, encouraging families across the borough to pull on their boots, embrace the great outdoors, and stay active throughout the month, whatever the weather brings.  After taking...
Barnsley town centre celebrates seventh consecutive Purple Flag accreditation
Barnsley town centre has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation for a seventh successive year in recognition of its commitment to creating a safe and...
Exciting plans unveiled for new community facility at Rabbit Ings in Royston
Barnsley Council is bringing forward plans for a new multi‑purpose facility at Rabbit Ings Country Park in Royston under our Principal Towns and Local Centres Investment Programme. This would be a...
Historic day as Barnsley named as the first government-backed Tech Town
People across Barnsley could see improved public services, better support in local schools, quicker NHS care and new opportunities for jobs and skills as it becomes the UK’s first government-backed...
Closure Order: Mr Blue Express, Thurnscoe
Barnsley Council has secured a three-month Closure Order against Mr Blue Express, a commercial premises located at Station Road, Thurnscoe, following ongoing illegal activity linked to the sale of illicit...
Essential repairs completed at Worsbrough Mill as new approach introduced to protect historic site
We’re pleased to announce that essential repairs to the mill shaft at Worsbrough Mill are now complete, marking an important milestone in safeguarding one of Barnsley’s treasured heritage sites for...

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