LSJ Supermarket and its owners were convicted for selling pre-packed foods without mandatory ingredient, nutrition and allergen information, breaching the Food Safety Act.

Barnsley3 hours ago

Council

Bishop of Wakefield blesses replica of 800-year-old chalice at Monk Bretton Priory

During Heritage Month the Bishop of Wakefield will bless a pewter replica of a 13th-century chalice at Monk Bretton Priory, marking the relic’s return after a century-long journey through museums.

Barnsley6 hours ago

Council

Northern Roots green space opens in Oldham, welcoming first visitors

The first phase of the 160-acre Northern Roots development opened on 21 September, offering trails, a working urban farm and a farm-to-fork café as part of Oldham’s regeneration plan.

Oldham6 hours ago

Council

Barnsley businesses urged to join Workplace Challenge promoting active travel

From 22 September, Barnsley employers can sign up for a free BetterPoints app challenge that rewards staff for walking, cycling or using public transport, with prize draws and a £250 charity award for winning businesses.

Barnsley6 hours ago

Council

Barnsley Council rejects GMB industrial action threat over nursery transfer plan

Barnsley Council says its proposal to move six council nurseries to an external provider will safeguard places and jobs, and it will not let a GMB ballot on industrial action dictate its decisions.

Barnsley7 hours ago

Council

Digital CT scans to cut invasive post-mortems by up to 80% in Oldham

The Greater Manchester Coroner's Office, together with the NHS and two imaging firms, will use post-mortem CT scans to determine cause of death, potentially sparing most families in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury from traditional autopsies.

Oldham7 hours ago

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What's on in and around Balkholme

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Oct16Fri

Arts & theatre12 miles

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Fri 16 Oct, 19:30Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Oct23Fri

Music & gigs12 miles

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Fri 23 Oct, 19:30Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Nov12Thu

Music & gigs12 miles

Michael Starring Ben

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Dec3Thu

Music & gigs12 miles

Cafe INDIE presents - The Bug Club

Thu 3 Dec, 19:00Cafe Indiependent, Scunthorpe

Days out around Balkholme

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🏺 Archaeological site

Drax Priory

Long Drax · 7.5 miles

"In 1868 it was reported that traces of the priory could still be found[2] but field work in the 1980s and 1990s has failed to find any physical remains of it" (source: wikipedia)

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🏚️ Ruins

The Whipping Stone

North Newbald · 9.3 miles

base of stone cross

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🌳 Park

Coronation Garden

North Ferriby · 12 miles

Opened to commerate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd 1953

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🗿 Monument