Wombwell7 hrs agoHousing plans lodged for safeguarded landDevelopers say the scheme off Pit Lane in Wombwell would deliver much-needed family homes.7 hrs ago19 Jun 2025Rail strategy to focus on speed and reliabilityThe strategy will "help residents and visitors travel more easily", according to Barnsley Council.19 Jun 202513 Apr 2025Town 'exhausted' by building fears more homesWombwell residents fear up to 200 homes could be built on safeguarded farmland.13 Apr 202525 Feb 2025Community hub opens after 'future-proofing' revampGreat Houghton Miners' Welfare Hall and Wombwell Town Football Club reopen to visitors.25 Feb 202518 Feb 2025Council to transfer nurseries to private sectorCouncil argues that private providers are able to offer more hours of care and take younger children.18 Feb 20254 Feb 2025'I got cervical cancer after a mistake with my smear test'Shannon Dunkley's abnormal test results were not referred for further assessment.4 Feb 202511 Dec 2024Murder arrest after woman found dead at houseA 58-year-old man is in police custody following the death of a 56-year-old woman in Wombwell.11 Dec 202428 Oct 2024Man, 28, convicted of house party stab murderSipho Pfukani is found guilty of murdering Lazarus Mokono at a house party in Barnsley in February.28 Oct 202423 Sep 2024'Misinformation' led to man taking part in riotDaniel Kendall threw debris towards police at the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, court hears.23 Sep 2024...