Starting primary school is a big milestone, and if your child is due to start school in September 2027, now is the time to think about applying for their school place. If your child was born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023, you can now apply online for their primary school place. Applying […]
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Fly-tipping is a crime that damages our neighbourhoods and local environment. It can be anything from a single bag of rubbish to a large amount of waste being dumped illegally. We investigate reports across the borough and take enforcement action where offences are identified. If you’re paying someone to take away your waste, make sure
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Students at schools across Barnsley picked up their GCSE results today, with a fantastic improved performance in the core subjects of English and maths. In total, 67.3 percent of Barnsley’s 2,483 students who sat their GCSEs at our mainstream schools achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and maths. This is an improvement
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Local Vocals are opening a new choir in Barnsley. The community choir, established in 2021 by LIPA graduate Laura Bennett-Gornall, runs forty four other choirs across the North of England and has raised over eighty thousand pounds for local charities since they formed. Local Vocals believe that everyone CAN and SHOULD sing and they’re inviting
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A remarkable new chapter in specialist children’s care has begun in Hoyland with the opening of Church View Children’s Place. Founded by local Barnsley entrepreneur Eddie Riby and his wife, Louise, the purpose-built specialist children’s home has been created through the transformation of a former adult care home into a state-of-the-art facility for children with
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After several years standing silent, one of Elsecar’s most recognisable landmarks is back in business. Crown Garage on Fitzwilliam Street reopened its doors last year following an extensive transformation, breathing new life into a building that many feared would be lost forever. Crown Garage has been reimagined as a modern vehicle repair centre while retaining
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Local entertainment is at the heart of every thriving community. From live music and theatre productions to food festivals, family fun days, charity events and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening close to home. Whether you’re looking for a great night out, a weekend activity with the family or somewhere new to explore, keeping up
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