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Refugees to be helped by council
BARNSLEY Council will help refugees who were supporting British operations in Afghanistan to resettle in the borough after ruling cabinet members approved the £1.95m scheme this week.
Councillors decided to give the green light for the proposal to purchase 13 units - 12 units for rental and one for temporary accommodation - to house Afghan refugees in the town.
A report said: “The council has powers to acquire and provide housing accommodation under part two...
Bypass to partially reopen
A PLAN which will allow a long-closed bypass to reopen - narrowed to one lane over a damaged section - is now in place.
Specialist testing and analysis following the arson attack in the Lockwood Lane pedestrian subway, on the A635 Goldthorpe bypass in July, is now complete.
The testing revealed the damage extends into the subway structure beyond that which can be seen.
A council statement said: “Results of the testing and the completion...
Cycling pensioner completes jaunt
A PENSIONER completed a 196-mile bike ride through the Lake District with his cycling club to support a charity.
John Heckingbottom, 71, of Griffin Cycling Club, embarked on the mammoth journey back in July, which saw the team climb over the mountainous terrain of the Lake District.
It was to support the charity, Shine, which provides specialist support from before birth and throughout the life of anyone living with spina bifida or hydrocephalus.
John’s great-nephew...
What is Digital Education and How It Was Created
In today's fast-paced world, education has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of digital technology. Traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms are no longer the sole source of knowledge dissemination. Instead, digital education has taken center stage, revolutionizing the way we learn and acquire new skills. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the intriguing journey of "What is digital education and how it was created," exploring its evolution, significance, and the
Net-zero ambition will ‘likely miss the target’
ASPIRATIONS to turn Barnsley into a net-zero borough within two decades will ‘likely miss the target’ unless significant changes are made, a report has warned.
Local authority emissions across the UK have dropped 39 per cent since 2005, including a significant fall in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, they saw an eight per cent increase between 2020 and 2021 as the UK came out of lockdown spells and economic activity -...
Barnsley FC
No plan to loan Jalo
THERE is no current plan for Fabio Jalo to be loaned out by Barnsley and Neill Collins says he could feature in the league for the first time this season in the coming weeks.
The 17-year-old striker made his first start under Collins in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, having featured 12 times last season in all competitions. Other youngsters have been loaned out to non-league clubs but the head coach says that is not...
Benson ‘in contention’ after injury woes
JOSH Benson is ‘in contention’ to return to Barnsley’s league side but Neill Collins added: “we’re going to have good players miss out on the matchday squad.”
Midfielder Benson, 23, has played just a few minutes of League One football this season and his only starts have been in the EFL Trophy in which he recorded an assist on Tuesday. He missed the start of the season with an ankle injury then was left out...
COMMENT: Home win against Blackpool would answer questions
BARNSLEY have won six of their last seven games in all competitions which, although questions remain over home results and ability to compete with the top teams, shows they are hitting good form earlier than they did last season.
After collecting seven points from five games in August, they have picked up nine from four in September with only the poor start against Portsmouth letting them down.
The fifth-placed Reds have two more points than...
‘Not many 17-year-olds do what I have done’ – Nzondo
EMMAISA Nzondo says scoring on his professional debut was an ‘amazing’ moment and now is hoping it leads to more opportunities in the Barnsley first team in the future.
The 17-year-old striker came off the bench to net the third goal in the Reds’ 3-1 home victory over Manchester City under 21s in the EFL Trophy at Oakwell on Tuesday.
Nzondo told the Chronicle: “It was amazing. What made it more special is my dad...
Talking points from trophy win
Analysis of Barnsley's 3-1 win over Manchester City under 21s which put them in the knock-out stages of the EFL Trophy. The hosts went 2-0 up before City replied late in the first half, then the Reds secured the win late on.
SENIOR PLAYERS AND YOUTH COMBINE TO PUT REDS THROUGH
Two games, two comfortable wins, five goals all by different scorers and passage into the knock-out stages before they visit Bradford City on...
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Parky’s plaque plan picks up pace
A COMMEMORATIVE blue plaque will be unveiled in Cudworth next month to honour Barnsley’s most famous son.
Sir Michael Parkinson’s death on August 16 resulted in national tributes being paid to the TV chat show king but in his home village locals - from Cudworth History Group and Chewin t’Cud magazine - came together to fast-track a blue plaque alongside Barnsley Civic Trust.
The Chronicle can reveal it will be installed at the Dorothy Hyman...
DIARY: Chronicle man's coast-to-coast challenge day four
Selby-Hornsea
NONE of us leapt out of bed to get this one underway.
We wanted to get an earlier start in and with that in mind we had a quick breakfast of pancakes with maple syrup. It took me a while to get going properly and the terrain heading out of Selby did not help matters with a boggy area to navigate in the farmlands immediately east of the town. Heavy weather makes...
Dog owner to be sentenced
A DOG owner whose pet was deemed ‘dangerously out of control’ is set to be sentenced next month.
Jon Jones, of Mellor Road, Wombwell, pleaded guilty to being the owner of the dog - a German shepherd and Belgian malinois cross - which was in Furlong Court, Goldthorpe, in October last year.
The 30-year-old will be sentenced at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on October 16.
Benefit claimants to receive back-to-work help
HUNDREDS of Barnsley’s growing contingent of benefit claimants will be helped back into work thanks to a new multi-million pound programme - despite a temporary job centre closing its doors.
The scheme - Universal Support - will provide personalised help to people facing ‘complex barriers’ to work as part of the government’s plan to tackle economic inactivity and spread the benefits of employment more widely.
Participants will be identified and referred by work coaches
Bus petition signed by hundreds
A PETITION has been launched to force transport leaders’ hands - after it was revealed that Barnsley will see the biggest bus cuts across South Yorkshire next month at a time when its per-passenger funding continues to be slashed.
Just days after its launch by the Better Buses for South Yorkshire (BBSY) group - whose members met in Barnsley on Wednesday - the petition has been signed by almost 800 people.
In the last two...
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Simpson hunts first international title against Mexican in London
CALLUM Simpson is hoping to win his first international belt on Saturday night with the aim of fighting for the British title by the end of the year.
The 26-year-old super-middleweight from Barnsley is due to take on Mexican Jose de Jesus Macias – a late replacement for original opponent Germaine Brown – at York Hall in London for the WBA continental title.
Simpson has won all 12 of his professional fights and this is...
Barnsley AC member Richard represents Great Britain
RICHARD Price represented Great Britain at the 2023 World Triathlon Age Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
The Barnsley AC member finished 17th in the over50 male category.
His overall time was 2-18-58 for the 1500m swim (25-30), 39.5k bike (1-07-19) and 10k run (39-57).
Barnsley AC’s Gareth Cooke ran his 39th marathon at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. His time was 2-38-18.
Barnsley AC’s Gary Briscoe finished in first place at the Chester Zoo 10k,...
Norbury quits as Dearne boss
MANAGER Mick Norbury left Dearne and District this week.
He had led them to eight wins from eight games this season which put them top of the Central Midlands League table.
A club statement read: “We regret to announce that Mick Norbury has decided to step down from his role and has left the club.
“Whilst we wanted him to stay, we understand his decision and wish Mick well with whatever he does next.
“We...
Barnsley record back-to-back league wins ahead of FA Cup debut
BARNSLEY FC women recorded back-to-back wins with a 1-0 home success over Harrogate and will now make history in the FA Cup this weekend.
Victoria Chincharo’s first half header secured the win.
The Reds are now sixth with six points from three games in the North East Premier League, which they are hoping to win this season and get a second successive promotion.
Manager Jess Horsley said: “The girls are getting into a rhythm. ...
Rugby club look for first win in basement battle
BARNSLEY RUFC face a vital basement battle on Saturday after losing their first four games of the Yorkshire Division Three seasons.
The Shaw Laners were beaten 43-7 at Sheffield Medicals this week, so are second-bottom with two points from four games. Skipton, the only side below them with one point, are now due to visit Shaw Lane this weekend.
Head coach Jonathan Rickerby said: “It’s a big game. Skipton is always a massive challenge. We...
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More strikes planned at hospital
BARNSLEY Hospital consultants and junior doctors joined together to take part in strike action this week.
On Tuesday and Wednesday consultants went on strike, with junior doctors taking to the picket line on Wednesday, yesterday and today.
Consultants and junior doctors will be taking part in more strike action from October 2 to October 4.
Diary: Chronicle's sub-editor takes on coast-to-coast challenge
THE Chronicle’s Ashley Ball recently cycled coast-to-coast for charity. In the first instalment of his four-piece diary he talks through his reasons for undertaking the challenge.
My dad died from cancer nearly three years ago.
Losing my dad at a relatively young age (I had just turned 32) was something I wasn’t prepared for and it took an incredible toll on me.
It was the height of the pandemic and while everyone...
Miners’ compensation challenges revealed
BARNSLEY miners and their families who are facing ‘huge challenges’ claiming compensation for their industrial injuries - decades after leaving the pits with a host of health issues - should be finally prioritised by the government, local leaders have said.
‘Shameful’ delays in the process were brought to light by Barnsley MPs Stephanie Peacock and Dan Jarvis in Parliament, which also resulted in a meeting with Chris Skidmore, the chairman of the Yorkshire branch of...
Police officer ‘linked to crime’ dismissed
A FORMER poster girl for policing in Barnsley has been dismissed without notice after a panel found she had failed to tell officers she had links to three individuals who had links to criminality.
PC Isabella Handley was dismissed from the force on Monday following a misconduct hearing.
She had previously been awarded the Don Betton Trophy for her ‘conscientious and determined’ attitude during her first 12 months as a student police officer in 2020....
Popular Joan’s end-of-life wish saves dozens
A POPULAR foster carer - who became the first person to donate life-saving tissue to a pioneering Barnsley Hospital trial - helped save dozens of ill patients after her end-of-life wish was carried out.
Joan Derbyshire, who had been ill for a couple of weeks with a chest infection, suffered with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for more than a decade and died in January.
The 73-year-old, who fostered more than a dozen children at...
Barnsley FC
Collins thrilled with trophy win but Lopata set for spell out
Neill Collins praised his Barnsley team for their win over Manchester City under 21s which secured a place in the EFL Trophy knock-outs and gave an update on Kacper Lopata’s shoulder injury.
After Conor McCarthy and Jon Russell headed in corners in the first half, then City pulled one back, substitute Emmaisa Nzondo netted on his professional debut.
Collins told the Chronicle: “It was excellent. All in all, it was a really good...
Reds beat Man City youngsters
Barnsley made it two wins from as many EFL Trophy games with a 3-1 success at home to Manchester City under 21s.
Conor McCarthy – with his first Reds goal – and Jon Russell headed in corners midway through the first half then the visitors replied just before the break.
Teenage debutant Emmaisa Nzondo secured the win late on after coming off the bench.
The Reds now have six points and are top...
Bolton visit to Oakwell postponed
Barnsley's scheduled home league game with Bolton Wanderers has been postponed due to international call-ups for visitors.
The game was due to go ahead on October 14 but will now be rearranged.
The Reds host Manchester City under 21s tonight in the EFL Trophy then Blackpool on Saturday.
They will then not play at Oakwell for almost a month until Shrewsbury Town visit on October 24.
Collins delighted with win but concerned about Lopata
Neil Collins was delighted with Barnsley’s 2-1 win at Northampton on Saturday but concerned about the injury to Kacper Lopata.
The Reds netted early through Callum Styles then late through Devante Cole before Lopata went off injured and the hosts pulled one back.
Collins said: “We got the early goal but there were some difficult moments in the first half and they had a lot of set pieces.
"But I thought we defended really well...
Reds return to winning ways at Northampton
Two top quality finishes at the start and end of the game saw Barnsley claim an excellent 2-1 win at Northampton Town.But the Reds were made to fight all the way for the three points that see them move up to fifth in the Sky Bet League One table.A stunning fourth-minute volley from Callum Styles set Barnsley on their way, but it wasn't until the 88th-minute they douled their advantage, with a lung-bursting breakaway goal...
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Cathy’s organ donation saves lives
TWO people who were waiting for life-saving organ transplants are now walking around fit and well - after a care worker donated her kidneys and heart valves.
Cathy Boydell-Sheldon died more than six months ago from pneumonia - but signed up to the organ donation register before her death at the age of 56.
At the beginning of February this year, the long-serving children’s home worker got a cold and was complaining of shortness of...
Diary: Chronicle man's coast-to-coast cycling challenge day two
The Chronicle’s Ashley Ball is back with his cycling diary for day two…over the Pennines.
He will be back with day three tomorrow.
Stockport-Barnsley (Day Two)
September 8
THE most enthusiastic to start this day was 64-year-old Neil... but I can assure you he’s no regular near-OAP. More about this colourful character later.
It was obvious today’s stage was going to be the most difficult with the small matter...
World Cup brings back memories for England’s first captain
ENGLAND are currently playing in a rugby union World Cup, but their first ever captain in that competition can now be found volunteering in the gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse or following Barnsley FC home and away.
Mike Harrison skippered England in the inaugural 1987 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The winger had been told he would never play rugby again after a car crash as teenager before a long career at the now...
Stabbing leaves man with ‘life-changing’ injuries
A MAN has ‘life-changing’ injuries after he was stabbed in Birdwell on Monday evening.
Police were called at around 6.25pm to reports that a man had been assaulted on Chapel Street.
No arrests have been made but enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesperson told the Chronicle: “One male is currently receiving care at hospital where his injuries are believed to be life changing.
“No arrests have been made currently.
“Enquiries are ongoing.
“If you have any...
Diary: Chronicle man's coast-to-coast mission day three
In the third instalment of his coast-to-coast cycling diary, the Chronicle’s Ashley Ball talks you through day three which is probably a familiar track for Barnsley enthusiasts.
Barnsley-Selby
September 9
OUR numbers are boosted today with Nathan, another old university pal of ours, joining us.
It is rightly pointed out to him that today is the easiest of the lot.
The insult backfires as I end up paying for his breakfast (and later...
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Higham win promotion
HIGHAM CC gained promotion off the penultimate ball of the season.
They started the day fifth in Division Four of the South Yorkshire League, eight points outside the three promotion places.
But they knew that a win in their last game – a fortnight after the other sides finished – would mean they would overtake fellow Barnsley club Wombwell Main in third.
The visitors Sheffield Collegiate batted first and made 132 for nine.
Dairen Hirst-Spalding...
Bethany England bags captain role
BARNSLEY-BORN Bethany England has been appointed Tottenham Hotspur’s new captain.
The 29-year-old from Kingstone signed for the London-based outfit in January scoring 13 goals in 14 games before being named the club’s player of the season. A former WSL Player of the Season in 2019/20, Bethany was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 and was a World Cup finalist with the Lionesses this summer.
Bethany said: “It means a great deal I’m...
Late penalty denies Barnsley victory
A LATE penalty miss denied Barnsley victory against Rotherham Phoenix.
The visitors left Shaw Lane relieved with a 17-15 victory in Yorkshire Three.
Tom Hardwick’s try was converted by Chris Peel and a Peel penalty gave them a decent buffer.
Phoenix got back into it with a score before the break and then capitalised on Barnsley giving away penalties as they edged in front.
David Reed’s try, converted by Peel, got them back into the...
Town win 2 high-scoring derbies
TWO HIGH-SCORING town derbies and a managerial sacking – it has been quite a week for the Barnsley teams in Division One.
Wombwell Town won 4-1 at home to Athersley Rec on Friday night in front of a crowd of 542, with Rec sacking their manager Jimmy Whitehead the following day. Whitehead had been in charge for two years, with Rec being relegated from the Premier Division then finishing last in Division One last season...
Graihagh wins silver with England while Maya takes inter-counties gold
PENISTONE Footpath Runner Graihagh Turner took a silver medal at the Junior Home Internationals mountain race in Peebles, Scotland.
The race was hosted by Scottish Athletics and featured teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The course took in a variety of terrain, including forest trails, open moorland, and steep climbs.
Graihagh was representing England in the girls’ under 17 age category and placed fifth overall.
She was second home for England, helping them ta
