The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
A Barnsley Hospice patient has thanked staff for her care by raising hundreds of pounds to fund new complementary therapy equipment. Alison Binnington, 44, held a raffle, bingo and a quiz at her father Arthur Highley’s 70th birthday party, raising £700 to buy a new massage chair, bolsters and heated couch covers. First Direct Banking… Read more »
A pet crematorium will open at Cannon Hall in Barnsley next month. The crematorium at the side of Cannon Hall’s walled gardens, will provide individual cremations for pets in a secluded area of the park, which is hidden away from public view. The bespoke service is being delivered by Barnsley Council which owns and operates Cannon… Read more »
Long-serving security and cleaning staff have recently been recognised for their dedication and years’ of service working at the Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley town centre. Seven members of staff were presented with long service awards clocking up 110 years’ worth of service between them. Staff who had worked at the Centre for ten years… Read more »
Barnsley 3, Luton Town 2 (SkyBet League One) (By Keith Lodge) This was a victory which emphasised the fact that Barnsley now have a squad – as opposed to a team – capable of making an immediate return to the Championship. Three regular first team players were unavailable – goalkeeper Adam Davies and midfielder Kenny… Read more »
‘LIFE CHANGING experience’ is how one woman described her time with the BPL health referral programme. Claire Finnerty, 43, from Salter Oak Croft, Barnsley, has lost one stone three pounds after taking part in the 12 week Barnsley Premier Leisure programme. Designed to kick start healthier lifestyles and help tackle low risk medical problems, like… Read more »
A major project to transform patient bedrooms at Barnsley Hospice is underway, following a successful appeal to raise funds. The refurbishment, which will cost around £500,000, will see all ten in-patient bedrooms upgraded to a luxury standard, helping patients and those close to them, feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay. Specialist beds, furniture and… Read more »
Stephane Peacock, MP for Barnsley East, has forced the Government to admit that Nick Gibb MP, the Minister in charge of South Yorkshire’s schools, has yet to make a single visit to the region. In answer to her parliamentary question the Government also revealed the entire Ministerial contingent for the Department for Education have made… Read more »
Peterborough United 0, Barnsley 4 (SkyBet League One) Barnsley had questions to answer after the lacklustre performance against bottom team Plymouth Argyle in mid-week. On that occasion, after an opening 20 minutes in which the Reds took the lead and looked set for a big win, alarming gaps began to appear in the defence; the… Read more »
Volunteers are celebrating after Barnsley Hospice received a gold award for its gardens for the sixth year in a row. The Hospice won the top prize in the ‘charitable establishment’ category of the 2018 Yorkshire in Bloom awards. Volunteer gardeners Paul Woodhall and Terry Winter attended a ceremony on 25 September at Barnsley Town Hall… Read more »
Barnsley 1, Plymouth Argyle 1 (SkyBet League One) (By Keith Lodge) On the morning of this match an acquaintance sought my thoughts about the outcome. “Plymouth are bottom of the table without a win,” I replied. “So they are dead certs to pick up all three points!” And we both laughed. It was, however, not… Read more »
