by Esmé Kenney | Apr 22, 2024 3:20PM | Live News
Wendy Ogley is urging for cemeteries to increase their security, after her a number of items were stolen from her daughters’ grave. A Cinderella carriage, which was gifted from her brother Stephen, was stolen, and a bench was also smashed. She said: “Something...
by Harriet Scott | Apr 22, 2024 2:50PM | News, Top Story
A mother who found her child’s grave robbed of its ornaments in Barnsley Cemetery urged changes to security after the “soul-destroying” discovery. The grave of Stacey Louise Ogley who died in 1993 was ransacked including a Cinderella Carriage which was a family...
by Demi Koutouzi | Mar 18, 2024 1:46PM | News
A Barnsley man who hid wraps of heroin under his false teeth has been jailed for four and a half years. Jamie Lloyd, 38, of Castle Street, Barnsley, swallowed the drugs as police officers drove him to custody suite. The known drug offender was taken to hospital and...
by Ollie Potts | Feb 26, 2024 9:48AM | Sport
Barnsley clawed their way back from a goal down to secure a crucial 2-1 victory over promotion rivals Derby County at Oakwell, closing the gap to just three points in the race for automatic promotion. Derby, the visitors, enjoyed a vibrant start and took the lead as...
by Esmé Kenney | Feb 19, 2024 4:53PM | Long Reads
Barnsley is breaking boundaries by hosting its first ever Book Festival to showcase the variety of creative talent across the South Yorkshire town. A range of events are taking place through February and March to champion local literature, art, and culture. To...
