The Brass Ensemble of the Band of the RAF College in their overseas uniform.

From Star Wars to Beatles - military band reveals its repertoire

A SPECIAL military band showcase will allow locals to see talented musicians vary their style - as they promise to perform everything from Star Wars to the Beatles. The Band of the Royal Air Force College will be making its first appearance in Barnsley next month with an exciting and varied programme prepared for its show at St Paul’s Church in Monk Bretton. Taking place on October 19 at 7pm, the musical evening will see...

Baby’s death could have been prevented, inquest is told

MPs say £100k donations help them do their jobs

Speed limit considered as 460-home plans submitted

Cromwellian church to share its long history

Darrell Clarke column: 'We can't show a soft side' in this division

HELLO, Reds. Firstly, I hope you are all well and enjoying the start to the season. The welcome I’ve had to the club from the supporters has been fantastic and I really appreciate your backing during my opening months here. We were all disappointed with the opening game of the season against Mansfield at Oakwell, but we felt there were encouraging signs, despite not winning, to take us forward. I can’t hide the...

'Mistakes need ironing out', says Josh Earl

Clarke's focus fully on league game before Old Trafford trip

Adam Phillips nominated for Player of the Month

Barnsley FC players feature on international duty

Bailiffs hired to collect council-owed cash

DEBTS owed to Barnsley Council resulted in the local authority passing almost 10,000 outstanding cases onto bailiffs to recoup unpaid cash, the Chronicle can reveal. Newly-released figures from a Freedom of Information request show that 9,253 debts were sent to bailiffs in 2022/23, prompting renewed calls for improvements to be made to the council’s debt collection practices. The total includes 7,314 cases of council tax evasion, 1,469 parking fines, 138 housing benefit overpayments, 330

BEST GARDEN: A taste for the tropics earns Gareth victory

BEST GARDEN: Team work makes the dream work in Ardsley

Passion for plants is alive and well in Barnsley

‘Horror of losing two children haunted my family forever’

Imogen's pride at move to huge cycling team

THE ink had not dried on the contract Imogen Wolff signed with elite cycling team Visma-Lease a Bike before was she out performing in their jersey. The 18-year-old from Silkstone Common was unveiled as one of the Dutch giants’ new signings this weekend and then finished 13th in the La Choralis Fourmies Féminine one day race on Sunday. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks for the precocious star who picked up two golds...

Medal haul for karate clubs

Young boxers gain experience

Dodworth Miners braced for play off final

Penistone Cricket Club promoted and looking to the future

ACCESSIBLE ALLOTMENTS: Michael and Paul Atwal-Brice.

Plea for help with launching new allotment

A PAIR of devoted dads from Thurnscoe are appealing for local businesses to come forward to support their latest venture. Michael and Paul Atwal-Brice are avid fundraisers for several charities and have won a number of awards. They have two sets of twins - Levi and Lucas, and Lotan and Lanson. Levi and Lucas both have severe autism, developmental delay, severe learning difficulties, are pre-verbal, and can require round-the-clock care and supervision. They are also...

Yorkshire Water pledge to reverse pollution

Brandon’s memory lives on in Clare’s hard work

Looking after reservoir is a real family affair

Councillors voice concerns over new housing estate

Head coach Darrell Clarke hopes Adam Phillips injury 'not too serious'

BARNSLEY'S match winner Adam Phillips limped off with a hamstring issue during today's 2-1 win over Bristol Rovers - but head coach Darrell Clarke is hoping it's not too serious. The Reds midfielder is now the joint top scorer in League One following his second half header this afternoon. He's now on four goals and shares the top scorer accolade alongside Birmingham's Alfie May. He was substituted straight after his goal and replaced by Josh...

Barnsley up to third in league after 2-1 win against Bristol Rovers

Reds look for first home league win against Clarke’s old club

MLADEN SORMAZ: We knew it would go down to the wire

Barnsley's September schedule

DONATION: Robert Blackburn is pictured at Oakwell.

Robert goes to great lengths to raise ICU cash

A SWIMMING instructor has raised over £2,000 for the intensive care unit which saved his friend’s life. Robert Blackburn, 42, took on an epic challenge this summer and swam in the Great North Swim in Windermere along with family and colleagues from Royston Leisure Centre where he is a swimming instructor. The team, including Robert’s daughter, work colleagues and friends, swam one mile and were in the open water for about an hour. Robert, who...

Pandemic’s legacy still being felt in borough’s schools

Little Miss Teen Darcie has eyes on the big prize

Backlash as town’s MPs vote to axe winter fuel payments

Even one attack on hospital staff is ‘one too many’

CONTRACT: Fallon Connolly-Jackson. Picture: Sheffield United.

Wath Academy alumni Fallon signs pro contract at Sheffield United

FORMER Wath Academy football scholar Fallon Connolly-Jackson has signed her first professional contract at Sheffield United. The Scotland under-19 international made the step into the senior first team squad at Bramall Lane last season, making her debut in September 2023 in a win against Lewes, going on to make multiple senior appearances across the campaign. The left back, who has recently turned 18, signed her first pro contract at the Blades this month....