Barnsley news

• Man suffers 'life-changing' injuries in shooting

  19-05-2026 19:50 via bbc.com
  A man was shot on parkland in the Highfields area of Doncaster, South Yorkshire Police says.
  
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• 150 lions arrive for Pride of Yorkshire art trail

  23-05-2026 11:23 via bbc.com
  
  The 150 charity sculptures will be in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley.
  
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• The paramedic giving nappies to new mums with surprise deliveries

  23-05-2026 10:01 via bbc.com
  
  Sarah Jones hands out baby packs to mums who have had cryptic pregnancies.
  
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• 'We voted in an election for the first time - this is how it felt'

  23-05-2026 08:14 via bbc.com
  
  Young people explain their feelings about being able to cast a ballot in May's local elections.
  
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• Bairstow steers Yorkshire to T20 win over Notts

  22-05-2026 23:24 via bbc.com
  
  All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire.
  
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• M1 closed southbound after two-car crash

  22-05-2026 22:29 via bbc.com
  
  Police, fire crews and National Highways traffic officers are at the scene.
  
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• Bus lane fines on single street total £225,000

  22-05-2026 20:13 via bbc.com
  
  A council executive says there are "ample" road signs to advise drivers of the restricted area.
  
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• Yorkshire lose to Blaze in Women's T20 Blast

  22-05-2026 19:11 via bbc.com
  
  Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women's T20 Blast.
  
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• 'Safe and welcoming' ADHD and autism hub to open

  22-05-2026 17:04 via bbc.com
  
  It will provide support around topics including the diagnostic process, employment and volunteering.
  
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• Cold water shock warning ahead of bank holiday

  22-05-2026 16:56 via bbc.com
  
  Yorkshire Water says swimming in reservoirs comes with risks, including hidden currents.
  
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• Doncaster re-sign full-back Husband

  22-05-2026 16:33 via bbc.com
  
  Doncaster Rovers re-sign Blackpool full-back James Husband on a two-year deal.
  
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• Inspectors praise 'exceptional' home care provider

  22-05-2026 15:21 via bbc.com
  
  Staff at Crossroads Barnsley go the extra mile to make sure clients are happy, CQC says.
  
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• Relegated Harrogate sign midfielder Hobson

  22-05-2026 14:26 via bbc.com
  
  Harrogate Town sign Chesterfield midfielder Bailey Hobson on a free transfer.
  
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• Chesterfield in talks with McFadzean as 11 leave

  22-05-2026 13:28 via bbc.com
  
  Chesterfield are in talks with veteran defender Kyle McFadzean about a new deal but 11 other players leave the club.
  
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• AI app could alert swimmers to river sewage levels

  22-05-2026 06:55 via bbc.com
  
  The firm describes it as "the holy grail that people have waited years for".
  
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• Labour to lead council despite heavy election loss

  21-05-2026 18:46 via bbc.com
  
  Labour and the Green Party say they will work together on Sheffield Council.
  
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• Hotel room arsonist was in drug-induced psychosis

  21-05-2026 16:19 via bbc.com
  
  Bradley Bennett is jailed for four-and-a-half years for arson at the Holiday Inn Express in Balby.
  
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• Doncaster sign Ayinde from Ipswich on two-year deal

  20-05-2026 19:26 via bbc.com
  
  Doncaster Rovers sign winger Leon Ayinde from Ipswich Town on a two-year deal.
  
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• New Sheffield Wednesday CEO sets out main targets

  20-05-2026 16:58 via bbc.com
  
  New Sheffield Wednesday CEO David Bruce says stadium repairs, improving the playing squad and boosting commercial revenue are on his agenda.
  
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• “I’m angry,” says mum of missing Ben Needham

  20-05-2026 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Kerry Needham “devastated” as UK police step back in Kos case
  
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• 'Government needs to do more for missing people abroad'

  20-05-2026 14:35 via bbc.com
  Ben Needham disappeared on the Greek island of Kos in 1991 aged just 21 months.
  
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• Rotherham appoint McClaren to head of football role

  20-05-2026 14:08 via bbc.com
  Former England boss Steve McClaren takes up a newly-created role as head of football at Rotherham, recently relegated to League Two.
  
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• Lib Dems withdraw from council leadership contest

  20-05-2026 13:00 via bbc.com
  The party say they want to offer a "principled and progressive opposition".
  
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• Three arrested after man, 22, stabbed in street

  20-05-2026 12:25 via bbc.com
  The victim was seriously injured in the "broad daylight" attack in Firth Park Road, police say.
  
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• New Reform leader's social media posts criticised

  20-05-2026 10:39 via bbc.com
  Hope Not Hate highlighted Howard Rimmer's social media posts when he stood for election in 2025.
  
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• 'Regeneration work is affecting business' - traders

  20-05-2026 09:38 via bbc.com
  The changes in a Sheffield suburb will see new cycle lanes and the city's first "red route".
  
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• 'My mother died without dignity in A&E'

  20-05-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  Patients say people are left without dignity amid unhygienic conditions and equipment shortages.
  
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• Man jailed for killing friend in roundabout crash

  19-05-2026 18:22 via bbc.com
  Mohammed Waheed died after the car he was travelling in hit railings in Sheffield, court hears.
  
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• Wetherspoons seeks permission to repair listed pub

  19-05-2026 17:10 via bbc.com
  The firm wants to carry out work on the Lloyd's No.1 Bar building in Sheffield city centre.
  
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• Manor with royal links could become special school

  19-05-2026 16:06 via bbc.com
  Hatfield Manor, which is in a deteriorating condition, could become school for children with autism.
  
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