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Union calls for better protection for businesses and staff
A TRADE union has urged the authorities to offer better protection to shopworkers and business owners who opted to close their doors last week due to a protest in Barnsley town centre.
Last Thursday’s pre-planned campaign outside the town hall which saw an estimated 100 people attend was sparked by the fatal stabbings of three schoolgirls in Southport.
The protest progressed without the disorder seen in the days prior at Manvers’ Holiday Inn Express as...
Isabella uses huge social media following to build business
A YOUNG businesswoman has been using her fame on social media as well as the reputation she earned from her victory at this year’s Miss British Isles to build up a new clothing line.
Isabella Fleur, from Darfield, took home the crown at the prestigious Miss British Isles modelling competition back in April - making her modelling dream come true on her first attempt.
Thanks to this - as well as her 320,000 followers on...
Social supermarket celebrating decade of ‘incredible impact’
THE country’s first ‘social supermarket’ - which has helped thousands of Barnsley residents during times of need - recently marked its tenth birthday. Josh Timlin took a look at Community Shop’s invaluable impact in the communities it’s served and why it’s needed more than ever.
‘Food poverty’ was an unfamiliar term when John Marren - who opened his first corner shop in Pilley more than 50 years ago - and his team had an idea...
Council vow to fill empty shops after M and S departure
BARNSLEY Council bosses have reiterated their commitment to invest elsewhere other than the Glass Works after Marks and Spencer ended its 90-year presence in the town centre this week.
The retail giant announced last year that it would close its Queen Street store and was readying a move to Peel Retail Park, on Harborough Hill Road, where it will open a foodhall store with 60 per cent more space.
The town centre unit officially closed...
Calling all local food and drink establishments
We will be running our yearly Good Food and Drink Guide of 2023 in April and it’s a great opportunity to spotlight your establishment to the people of Barnsley and the surrounding areas.
We want to promote pubs, bars, shops and restaurants to showcase opening times, booking information, any special promotions or discounts.
Our booking deadline is Friday 31st March with the copy deadline being the following week on Tuesday 4th April.
If you require...
Business Names are More Important Than Ever
In the age of branding and digital presence, it has never been more important to have a great business name. A good name can take you places, while a bad name can leave you stuck. Read more about why business names are more important than ever here.
A good name has always been a good thing to have for any business. If you have a name that customers just can’t stop saying, it...
Business rates expected to top £25m
BARNSLEY Council will receive about £25m from local business rates during the upcoming financial year.
Local authorities retain 49 per cent of all cash collected in the area, which is estimated to be £25.4m in 2022/23.
Half of the rates are paid to central government and the remaining one per cent is paid to the local fire authority.
The report added: “The business rate baseline remains extremely volatile and remains particularly vulnerable ongoing as a result of...
Business up for grabs... for free
A RECRUITER who was left jobless due to Covid-19 started his own fresh food delivery service which saw business boom and is now ready to hand over his beloved project free of charge to return to the job he loves.
Matt Foster, who owns Fitzwilliam Fine Foods Home Delivery based in Wath-upon-Dearne, was determined to start his new venture back in March after work at his recruiting agency in Huddersfield halted due to the outbreak....
Boost to employment prospects
MORE than 100 new businesses have set up in Barnsley within the last 12 months, a report has revealed.
The 105 firms represent a rise of 1.7 per cent on the previous year’s growth, which is the sixth highest increase in the Yorkshire and Humber region and only just below the national average of 1.8 per cent.
“The main driver for the return to growth is attributed to the strong 10.5 per cent growth in...
Busy day of trading at crafters’ market day
AROUND 900 people enjoyed visiting a Christmas market with a difference at the weekend.
An Etsy Made Local Christmas market took place at The Digital Media Centre and was organised by Crafty Business Barnsley.
It was part of a national scheme that saw towns and cities across the UK celebrating the makers and designers that make up the creative community selling on Etsy.com.
Steph Cronin, founder of Crafty Business Barnsley, said this has been the...
Changing of the guard at Cherry’s
A HAIRDRESSER has hung up her scissors and clippers after 53 years of running her own business.
Patricia Cherry, who runs Cherry’s Hair Salon, in Pontefract Road, Lundwood, has decided that at the age of 78 it’s time to pass her business down to her granddaughter, Alisha.
Patricia - or Pat as she is known to most - who was born in Lundwood, took after her mother who was a hairdresser.
The 78-year-old, of Lang...
Metalliform celebrate 75 years in business
A FURNITURE company is celebrating 75 years in business.
Metalliform Holdings Limited, based in Chambers Road, Hoyland, was incorporated in 1944 and at that time it manufactured products such as steel beds and dog kennels for the military for the war effort.
After the Second World War, the company continued to manufacture for the Ministry of Defence but also moved into making educational furniture - such as school chairs, tables, stools and more.
Much later...
Multi-talented Emily hopes she has national awards success all sewn up
A YOUNG seamstress and sewing school teacher will be representing Barnsley at the National Young traders market today and tomorrow.
Emily Roberts, 24, will be at the event at Stratford-upon-Avon after being chosen at a youth market in York to go onto the final.
Traders will sell their products and have the opportunity to gain awards.
Emily, of Barnsbridge Grove, Barnsley, made the final last year, winning a highly commended award for her business Emi...
Cosmetics business made up with new home
AN OLD antiques mill which was restored and renovated now houses a cosmetics company in a beauty, holistic therapy and sports massage salon.
Elizabeth Cosmetics is part of salon Body Revive - which used to be located in a smaller section of Pot House Hamlet at Silkstone.
The cosmetics company is run by Rachael Winter, who moved back to her home in Silkstone after living in Dubai for the last four years to start a...
Fostering agency opens
A FOSTERING agency has opened a new office in Barnsley.
Three Circles Fostering is a family-run agency, first established in the North West by a team with a wealth of professional experience in fostering, social work and education.
The new office is based in Wharncliffe Business Park, Carlton.
Three Circles is run by David Edwards, registered manager, Elaine Oakes, Yorkshire office manager and Victoria Lally, recruitment social worker.
“We believe that success in education for...
Time to cut and run for Malcolm...
A ‘TRADITIONAL’ barber who for more than half a century has made sure the men of Barnsley look their sharpest is packing up his clippers.
Malcolm Brown, 73, has pulled the shutters up on the Hairdressing Room on Eldon Street North every morning, rain or shine, for 55 years.
But last Saturday was his final shift as he looks to head into his retirement.
And Malcolm thanked his customers - many of whom have seen...
Rose’s business moves into the digital age with click and collect
A TEEN entrepreneur is going from strength to strength opening a new click and collect depot and making it into the finals of a top competition.
Rose Dyson, of Towngate, Silkstone, started her company Pura Cosmetics when she was just 15, with a budget of only £25. The business, which is a cruelty-free vegan lip care range, has grown from strength to strength and now the 19-year-old has opened her first store - a click...
Game on for retro arcade plan
THE biggest retro arcade in South Yorkshire with its own bar is opening in Barnsley in a few weeks.
Retrodome will open in the former Unipart Automotive on Upper New Street, near Morrisons, on May 11 and will have a collection of more than 40 games including Space Invaders, Pac-Man and more.
The idea came from Phillip Thompson and his son Chris, of Underhill, Worsbrough Dale, who started collecting the arcade machines as a hobby....
‘An insight into the industry’
BARNSLEY College’s hair and beauty department hosted a range of events to give students an insight into the industries they aspire to join.
As part of ‘Industry Week’, experts in hair and beauty were invited into the College to exhibit their products and talk about their careers. This included professionals such as Louisa Ashforth, La Skincare owner; Becky Stevenson, customer service advisor; Sherry Richardson, owner of Hats by Sherry; and Rose Dyson, Pura Cosmetics owner....
Metal supplier moving to Barnsley
A METAL supplier has signed a £10m agreement with a developer to relocate to Barnsley.
Sheffield firm William Rowland signed with Barmston Developments, which is a joint venture between Wilton Developments and Clugston Estates, to acquire land and build the facility at Enterprise 36, near the M1 at Birdwell. The new venture will see the company move from its current venue in Meadow Street, Sheffield, to a new 6.5-acre site. The firm has operated from...
