Wombwell5 Oct 2025Poet and artist create cards for exploring townsThe illustrated card packs have been designed by artist Patrick Murphy and poet Ian McMillan.5 Oct 202524 Sep 2025Dickie Bird remembered as 'infectious to be around'Mike Parkinson, son of the umpire's best friend Sir Michael Parkinson, said he "inspired love".24 Sep 20255 Sep 2025Rioter jailed for stoking fires at asylum hotelMatthew Crossland is handed one of the longest sentences in connection with the 2024 violence.5 Sep 202518 Jul 2025Housing plans lodged for safeguarded landDevelopers say the scheme off Pit Lane in Wombwell would deliver much-needed family homes.18 Jul 202519 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 2025...
