Hoyland Nether9 Jul 2025School's skirt-ban plan provokes strong feelingsThe school will ask pupils to wear tailored trousers instead of skirts from September 2026.9 Jul 202517 May 2025Bogus asylum seeker letter refuted by councilBarnsley Council says the letter claiming 60 asylum seekers are to be housed in Hoyland is false.17 May 20256 Nov 2024Man, 80, admits causing death of bikerRaymond Dagnall is granted unconditional bail ahead of his sentencing next month.6 Nov 202427 Sep 2024Veterans 'let down' by sale of military cottagesResidents speak out after the sale of 14 bungalows for disabled military veterans in Hoyland.27 Sep 202422 May 2024Care home put into special measures by watchdogRoyal Court Care Home was given the rating following a review by inspectors earlier this year.22 May 202424 Nov 2023Motorcyclist dies in hospital after crash with carAaron Smith, 25, from Hoyland, collided with a Toyota Yaris in Worsbrough on Wednesday, police say.24 Nov 20238 Sep 2023Man convicted of raping 15-year-old girlPaul Blackshaw was found guilty of attacking the girl in Hoyland in September 2021.8 Sep 202313 Dec 2022Plans for new Lidl recommended for refusalA report to Barnsley Council says the store would have an adverse impact on road safety.13 Dec 20226 Oct 2022M1 closed near Barnsley due to police incidentThe motorway was closed in both directions on Thursday to allow emergency services to respond.6 Oct 2022
