News
The general Barnsley news section covers some of the breaking stories from around the borough
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:27
Boozy Infusion is sweet success for Andy
An award-winning liqueur range is proving successful for its Barnsley creator. Restaurant owner Andy Gardiner began experimenting with recipes two years ago and, with the help of business support organisation Enterprising Barnsley, has turned ‘a bit of fun’ into a thriving business…
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:07
Scargill 'victory' in legal battle with NUM
Former National Union of Mineworkers president Arthur Scargill has won a partial victory in a legal dispute with the union. A judge has ruled Mr Scargill’s contract of employment with the union was legal and enforceable. The judge at Sheffield County Court found Mr Scargill was entitled to a car allowance of £12,000. But he judge rejected Mr Scargill’s claim his phone…
Monday, 20 February 2012 22:18
Tories take a tumble in polls as proposed Health and Social Bill takes a battering
Prime Minister David Cameron has squandered the Conservatives' lead in the polls, as voters turn against his health reforms, according to a Guardian/ICM poll. The Tories are down by four percentage points in a single month, slipping from 40% to 36% since January. Labour is one point ahead, on 37%, with Ed Miliband's party up from 35% last month. The Liberal Democrats have slipped…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:59
Snow gates to be installed on Woodhead Pass
Work to install snow gates and advance warning signs on the A628 Woodhead Pass between South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester begins this week in a bid to ensure the safety of drivers on the Trans-Pennine route. The gates, which will be operated manually by the police in conjunction with the Highways Agency, are to be sited to the west of…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:39
Housing estate proposals refused by Council
Proposals to build a housing estate on the site of the former Houghton Main Colliery has been refused by Barnsley Council. Harworth Estates wanted to develop the site on Middlecliffe Lane, Little Houghton into employment and residential use. Developers first asked for permission for the scheme in 2009 and have been negotiating ever since. Haworth Estates wanted to build 72…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:31
Three men in hospital after Barnsley petrol store explosion
An explosion in a Barnsley garage led to three men being taken to hospital on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters were called to Springfield Street, near Dodworth Road at around 2.30pm after an underground petrol store exploded. The fire crew put out the flames and also assisted ambulance crews in providing first aid to the injured men. Two men were taken to Sheffield's…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:16
Wortley Hall show their support for International Women's Day
Wortley Hall will show their support for International Women's Day this year by hosting a Guest Speaker Pie and Pea Supper on Thursday, March 8. They have invited speakers to come along and share their experiences on how things have changed for women over the years. The evening is £7 per person and there will be a free film show…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:58
Auditions at Academy Theatre
The Academy Theatre, Birdwell are holding auditions on Thursday, February 23, for male parts (ages eight-18 only) in their forthcoming show Joseph & His Technicoloured Dreamcoat (modern version). The audition piece is Close Every Door or any song from the show. If anyone can't attend because of work etc.. please contact the Academy Theatre to arrange an alternative time if possible.
Sunday, 19 February 2012 21:49
Super Sam keeps on skating!
Barnsley's Sam Nixon has again been voted through in ITV's Dancing On Ice. Monk Bretton-born Sam turned in a terrific performance on Sunday despite badly twisting his knee in training. The former Pop Idol-turned-television presenter did not know if he would be able to skate until hours before he was due on the ice in front of the studio audience,…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 14:37
Goughie does the 'mambo'
Former England cricketer Darren Gough took part in 'Let's Dance for Sport Relief' on BBC1 last night. The Monk Bretton-born star, who has starred in Strictly Come Dancing, performed the 'mambo' – coming up against ex-Great Britain javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread, Radio 1 disc jockey Scott Mills and pop star Olly Murs.