Barnsley, England News

Andy Trask, 44, had a series of 'Frank Spencer' setbacks when he tried to dump an old sofa and bed from a rented house that he was helping his daughter Katie, 21, move into.

Fire crews from Barnsley and Cudworth attended the scene at about 6.15pm yesterday and residents were evacuated by police.

Shaun Hill, 39, was due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court today accused over an alleged incident at Bar Phono, on Lower Briggate in the city centre, last year.

An engineering company winning millions of pounds in contracts supplying kit for water treatment works is hoping to create more jobs in Barnsley after choosing the town as its new base.

Michael Dugher, whose constituency of Barnsley East covers Wombwell, Hoyland, Grimethorpe and Darfield, claims Labour's Compulsory Jobs Guarantee would ease the situation, if introduced by this Government.

It's 20 years since the pit shut but South Yorkshire's real Brassed Off village has refused to die.

Last year chief constables in South Yorkshire, Humberside and West Yorkshire agreed a business case for moving their mounted units into one location in Wakefield.

Cyclists and green campaigners have criticised Sheffield Council for failing to bid for a share of a multi-million pound pot of government cash.

Two 'oarsome' ladies from Barnsley have joined five others who will be rowing their way across the English Channel next month.

Barnsley singer Lily Green has won a place in the area final of a national singing competition after wowing judges with a rendition of a Norah Jones song.

A hairdresser who was knocked off his bicycle in a hit and run has been left with a broken arm and unable to work.

Last year chief constables in South Yorkshire, Humberside and West Yorkshire agreed a business case for moving their mounted units into one location in Wakefield.

Janet Crownshaw, foodbank co-ordinator and a church trustee, said the shelves were almost empty after 23 food vouchers were received.

The 20-year-old was is said to be in a stable condition with a suspected broken leg and pelvis.

The news was greeted with dismay from parents who had enjoyed a childhood visit to the centre and wanted their kids to enjoy the same experience.