WATCH: New song ‘the firefighter dance’ released in support of firefighters mental health

by Tia Inger | Dec 18, 2024 | Breaking News 2, Uncategorised

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have teamed up with the ‘Fire Fighters Charity’ to release a new song. The song aims to encourage men to talk about mental health and to look after each other. They hope the festive tune will take the number one spot on the charts, this...

EXCLUSIVE: Pupils’ behaviour at ‘crisis point’ says union as suspensions soar for abuse of staff in South Yorkshire

by Marianne Hamilton | Dec 15, 2024 | Top Story

Teachers are ‘living in fear of being abused’ a union has claimed, after exclusive data revealed that the behaviour of some South Yorkshire school pupils has reached crisis point.  The number of children suspended for physical and verbal abuse of teachers has...

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...

Police urge that online abuse of women and girls is a serious crime

by Tia Inger | Nov 25, 2024 | Breaking News 3, Crime 2

Following rising reports of online abuse and harassment towards women and girls, South Yorkshire Police have started an awareness campaign. Launched on The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the ‘Know More’ campaign aims to reinforce that...

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...