Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council11 May 2025Fines double in a year in school absence capitalAlmost 6,000 fines were issued during the school year 2023/24 - a 105% increase on the year before.11 May 2025South Yorkshire11 May 2025Council to consider £4m household support fund The authority said the money would be used to help people struggling with the cost of living.11 May 2025South Yorkshire8 May 2025Vote planned for all council seats for first timeBarnsley residents will vote in every council ward on the same day in May 2026.8 May 2025South Yorkshire19 Apr 2025Work starts on shopping centre's health hub revampEye specialists from Barnsley Hospital are expected to move into the centre later this year.19 Apr 2025South Yorkshire4 Apr 2025'I had a 50% chance of survival - now I've retrained to work in schools'New scheme builds on programme to help jobseekers with medical conditions retrain and study.4 Apr 2025South Yorkshire30 Mar 2025'Free buses for under-18s will make life easier'Barnsley students praise a council plan to give them free bus travel.30 Mar 2025South Yorkshire27 Mar 2025Struggling businesses to share £5m relief fundThe plan will help Barnsley firms cover their overheads, with expert advice on hand.27 Mar 2025South Yorkshire26 Mar 2025Councillor calls for baby memorial restorationThe memorial in Barnsley Cemetery was unveiled in 1986 and is approaching its 40th anniversary.26 Mar 2025South Yorkshire17 Mar 2025Film that is a 'love letter to town' premieresDocumentary features local people talking about town's heritage and their memories.17 Mar 2025South Yorkshire...