Domestic abuse survivor calls for a ‘Tag and App’ system in South Yorkshire

by Tia Inger | Dec 13, 2024 | Barnsley TOP story

Following over a decade of domestic abuse, a campaigner has launched a petition to implement a ‘Tag and App’ system to protect survivors from perpetrators.  Deborah Jones, founder and CEO of Women’s Resolute Support Services believes that the police, social...

Barnsley Christmas markets offer unique opportunity for town’s charities

by Thomas Halliday | Nov 25, 2024 | Barnsley Culture

The long-awaited Christmas markets will make their return to Barnsley next weekend, and this year Barnsley Council is making room for local charities to have stalls.  The market will be located at Peninstone Market Barn on 7 December. The event is giving...

Stay safe this season: Firefighters issue warning over Christmas house fires

by Tia Inger | Nov 20, 2024 | Breaking News 3

A new campaign has been launched to warn of the increased risks of house fires this Christmas. More house fires happen at Christmas than any other time of the year, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have warned. In response, a cautionary video on the importance of...

Barnsley couple feed 500 street dogs daily in India

by Liz Graham | Nov 19, 2024 | Barnsley news, Top Story

Working tirelessly to protect stray dogs in India, The Stray Team ‘which all started from a litter of puppies on the road’ is a dedicated charity run by a couple from Barnsley.   Partnering with Animal Shelter Agonda (ASA) UK, The Stray Team rescues...

Cat rescue feels ‘nobody is helping’ as fees grow and vets unhelpful

by Liz Graham | Nov 14, 2024 | Barnsley news, Top Story

With monthly fees as high as £10,000, South Yorkshire Street Cats say they are becoming ‘unable to cope’ as their rescue grows. Founded and run by Lynnsey Pumford, Rachel Dunning and Sian Evans, South Yorkshire Street Cats is based in Barnsley and focuses...