Handaran Bakery, a thriving business based in Barnsley Market, has been voted the best bakery in South Yorkshire at the England Business Awards. The bakery received the highest votes in the Best Bakery category and was awarded a special plaque by the organisers at an awards ceremony in July. Winners of the Yorkshire Awards can go on to represent their area at the national Grand Final later this year.

Handaran bakery is a family-owned business based in Barnsley Market, serving traditional bakes and breads alongside cakes, pastries, and pies, made with high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes, baked freshly on site.

Loghman Ghasemi, owner of Handaran bakery, said: "We are overjoyed and honoured to receive this award. It is a recognition of our hard work and passion for baking. We are grateful to our fantastic customers, who have supported us and voted for us. We are also thankful to Barnsley Market, who have been so supportive of our business since joining the Market earlier this year.”

Barnsley Market is one of the largest and most popular markets in Yorkshire, attracting thousands of visitors every week from across the region. The Market offers a wide range of products and services, from fresh produce and meat, clothing and accessories, to gifts and crafts.

Cllr Robin Franklin, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture at Barnsley Council, said: "We are delighted and proud of Handaran Bakery's achievement. They are a valuable and respected member of our market community, and thoroughly deserve this award. Barnsley Market is a vital part of our town centre regeneration, and Loghman and his team have been a fantastic addition to the Market and is a favourite with visitors. Our commitment in supporting Handaran bakery and the hundreds of market traders in the town centre and across our borough will continue for years to come.”

For more information about Handaran Bakery and Barnsley Market, please visit The Glass Works website.