THE future of the Barnsley War memorials Project hangs in the balance due to a lack of active committee members.

The project was formally set up about two years ago. One of its aims is to create a single roll of honour for any serviceman or woman who has a connection to Barnsley and lost their lives in any conflict or war - focussing first on the First World War.

Much of that work has been done but there is still a way to go.

Now with just months to go before the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, the organisation is floundering with no chairman and just a handful of committee members.

Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle