The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
South Yorkshire Police have named the man who died following an altercation in Barnsley at the weekend as Shaun Ian Mason. At around 11.30pm on Saturday 17 June, emergency services were called to a property in Manor Court, Genn Lane, Worsbrough, following reports of a group of men and women fighting outside of the address…. Read more »
The Civic is asking supporters to take advantage of a one-off initiative from Localgiving. From 10am till midnight, people will be able to see one off donations of up to £25 doubled, to celebrate Fundraising Day on 22 June, which is a part of Small Charity Week 2017. Helen Ball, CEO of The Civic, said:… Read more »
Barnsley-based finance firm Lifetime has now given over £27,000 to hospices via their highly successful referral scheme. Lifetime, who have their headquarters in Dodworth and also have an office in Driffield, East Yorkshire, have raised the much-needed cash for 20 hospices up and down the country. One of the latest cheques was presented by Lifetime… Read more »
Barnsley RUFC is to focus solely on rugby following an in-depth review of its current ground-sharing strategy. The ground-sharing arrangement with Evostik Premier football team Shaw Lane AFC, has been reviewed by both parties and the conclusion has been reached that the best interests of both clubs would be served by an amicable parting of… Read more »
Berneslai Homes have expressed their delight at being again shortlisted for the 24 Housing Top 10 Social Landlords. Now they need your help and support. The list has been shortlisted by a national poll by 24 Housing magazine. Berneslai Homes was shortlisted for some big achievements including: collecting 98.5% of rent and helping tenants gain… Read more »
A party in the park was held at Cannon Hall on Sunday to mark the 60th anniversary of the museum opening to the public. Cannon Hall Museum opened on 1 June 1957 and yesterday, friends and supporters gathered in its grounds for a ‘family day’ to celebrate the six decades. The sun shone on the… Read more »
While many police officers often view what they do during day-to-day working hours as just that – day-to-day work – others recognise the compassionate and often life-saving work they do. A man from Barnsley has thanked two officers who helped him during a time of struggle and highlighted the amazing work our cops do. And… Read more »
Barnsley Football Club have recruited a Frenchman as their new Chief Executive. He is Gauthier Ganaye, who is currently Director of Marketing and International Development with Racing Club de Lens, where he is also a member of the club’s Executive Committee. He has also served as General Secretary, with responsibility for all football administration and… Read more »
For the first time in the UK, Dan Cassidy, brother of the late Eva Cassidy is to join a captivating tribute to the magic of Eva’s voice in ‘Essence of Eva’ at The Civic in Barnsley in June. Laura Claire presents this flawless memorability of the industries finest and never forgotten female singer. Essence of… Read more »
‘Unbelievable’ was Claire Woodhall’s reaction when told she had won a huge prize bundle as part of the Alhambra Shopping Centre’s What’s It Worth? competition in conjunction with Dearne FM. From Friday 5th May until Sunday 21st May, a large glass display box, supplied by JSS Installations, was placed outside Primark in the Alhambra. The… Read more »
