The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
Sunday saw the 4th running of the Birdwell Wheelers Cote de Holme Moss 100km Audax cycle event, when 40 riders from as far afield as Suffolk rode the challenging hilly course which took in the demanding climbs of Holme Moss, Snake Pass and Jawbone Hill at Oughtibridge, a total of 2,200 metres of climbing. Six… Read more »
Barnsley East’s MP Stephanie Peacock has called for action on rural crime after bringing up the issue in the House of Commons recently. Following meetings with affected constituents, the local MP raised the increase in crimes committed in rural areas in the Parliamentary debate last Wednesday. Stephanie discussed the 54 per cent increase in South… Read more »
People who care for a loved one with a life-limiting illness are being supported by a special group set up by Barnsley Hospice. The carers’ group runs at the charity’s Limes Day Therapy Unit from 2-4pm every Tuesday and gives people free access to specialist advice about issues including benefits, moving and handling, mental health… Read more »
The Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley is set to host ‘One Great Day’ of fund-raising fun for all the family to enjoy. The spectacular follows similar successful events that have taken place the last four years, that have raised more than £15,000 for charity. This year the funds raised will be split between One Great… Read more »
Shaw Lane AFC have withdrawn from all competitions following the shock departure of owner and chairman Craig Wood. It has been well publicised that the club has been trying to attract inward investment in the last few weeks and when all efforts to secure this failed, Mr Wood (pictured) decided to retire and “concentrate on… Read more »
The largest mechanical puppet ever constructed in Britain is coming to Barnsley this month. Man Engine, a 36ft (11m) tall miner powered by Volvo, will visit Barnsley and Rotherham as part of its 2018 Resurrection Tour. The giant mechanical miner will visit Elsecar Heritage Centre and Wentworth Woodhouse from 23 to 24 June. The events… Read more »
Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley East, has slammed the Government after revealing figures that show around two thirds of Barnsley residents who appealed their welfare rejections were shown to be eligible. The local MP forced the omission from a Government Minister through a Parliamentary Question relating to ESA and PIP payments. Employment and Support Allowance… Read more »
A South Yorkshire woman living with cancer is taking part in the Barnsley Hospice Bubble Rush to say thank you for the care and support she receives from the charity. Pam Parkin, 55, of Royston, has secondary breast cancer in the liver and attends the hospice’s Limes Day Therapy Unit. On 22 July, she will… Read more »
Stephanie Peacock, MP for Barnsley East, met with leading charity Breast Cancer Care recently to support the launch of Afternoon Tea, the charity’s annual summer fund-raising campaign. Following the Parliamentary meeting on 15th May, Stephanie is encouraging her constituents to join in to support those affected by breast cancer. The event raised awareness of Afternoon… Read more »
A crowdfunding campaign to build a nature play trail at Cannon Hall Park and Gardens has raised over £4,000. The money will fund a tree sculpture to mark the entrance of a new nature play trail in the grounds of the hall in Cawthorne. The campaign by Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust, in partnership with… Read more »
