Labour held the Penistone West Ward in the Barnsley council by-election caused by the death of Coun Peter Starling in May. In a 25.7pc turnout,  David Griffin beat Conservative Andrew Millner by 53 votes. Coun Griffin, who lives in Silkstone Common, said planned housing development in the area presented a difficult balancing act with a [...]

Voluntary Action Barnsley are looking for volunteers to help paint the inside of a building that a charity who are new to Barnsley have just taken over. Autism Plus will provide solutions for people with ASD and other disabilities and need help. They looking for teams of Employer Supported Volunteers or individual volunteers to paint and [...]

Dunford Parish Council is setting up an action group amid calls to shut down the R Plevin wood recycling plant in Crow Edge, scene of two self-combusting fires in chippings in recent weeks. At a public meeting with MP Angela Smith, officials from the fire brigade, medical and environmental officials from Barnsley Council and Public [...]

An investigation is under way after a man died from injuries at the R Plevin wood recycling plant at Crow Edge, near Penistone. South Yorkshire Police and the Health and Safety Executive are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. And Jamie Plevin, managing director of Plevin said: “The health and safety of our employees is [...]

Young entrepreneurs from Penistone will be honoured at a special event at the Paramount on Monday July 7. Penistone Business Group is hosting a prize-giving event to celebrate the local youngsters who took part in a Barnsley-wide business competition. The teams in the I Know I Can (IKIC) Barnsley Big Challenge were given support and [...]

Healthwatch Barnsley are taking part in Healthwatch England’s Special Inquiry into unsafe discharge from hospital.  The problem is a national one and Healthwatch Barnsley do have evidence of it happening here in Barnsley & Penistone too. If this has happened to you, or a loved one, please encourage them to either complete the form here http://www.healthwatchbarnsley.co.uk/let-us-know-how-you-feel-after-being-discharged [...]

Barnsley planners are recommending approval for the development of 139 new homes off Hartcliff Road in Penistone. They are also backing three other schemes totalling 29 homes in Penistone and Ingbirchworth and conversion of the historic Penistone Coal Drops. The Hartcliff scheme, which sparked a major campaign about housing in the area, has attracted 140 [...]

We are looking to bolster our live daytime output by recruiting volunteers who are available weekday mornings. Full training will be given, class room based initially then on a one to one mentor basis. If you are interested there are more details here or just get in touch.  

Penistone FM was in attendance at an event in Barnsley town centre, showcasing a wide range of volunteering opportunities across the area. If you are interested in volunteering with Penistone FM have a look here