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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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 as...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
Council set to refuse 215-home bid
BARNSLEY Council’s planning board is set to refuse plans for more than 200 homes in Carlton - after more than 30 letters of objection were submitted by local residents.
The plans to build the 215 houses north of Shaw Lane will be discussed by councillors on Tuesday but it’s anticipated that the application will be knocked back.
The site consists of a 7.57-hectare area of land that forms part of MU3 and the Carlton Masterplan...
Cash accepted by cabinet for transport schemes
CASH set aside to improve transport links across Barnsley has been accepted by ruling cabinet members - paving the way for a series of schemes to take place.
Smithies Bridge, Royston and Penistone - as well as active travel hubs at Elsecar and Darton - will all receive work thanks to the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) grant.
Discussed by Barnsley Council’s cabinet members on Wednesday, a total of £70m will make its way...
Warning issued over tick infestation
A WARNING has been issued to people visiting Barnsley beauty spots after a dramatic rise in the amount of ticks being spotted.
Farmers, gamekeepers and walkers have reported finding ticks ‘in droves’ on moorland around Dunford Bridge in recent weeks.
Ticks are small blood-sucking arachnids which live in areas of grassland, forests and in parks and gardens.
Lyme disease is the most common of the diseases carried by ticks, with about 3,000 to 4,000 cases...
Fire-damaged homes to be demolished
PLANS to demolish two properties which were damaged following a devastating fire on the hottest day ever recorded have been submitted to the council.
The fire, on Woodland Drive, Kingstone, began at 3.40pm on July 19 last year and destroyed four homes, leaving two more badly damaged.
Firefighters flocked to the scene on the day to attempt to contain the blaze, whilst concerned neighbours tried their best to extinguish the fire in 40C heat.
But...
Town’s average wage rises
THE average monthly wage in Barnsley - well over £2,000 - has risen faster than inflation, new figures have revealed.
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows the median wage in Barnsley saw an 8.9 per cent increase in the three months to July.
This surpassed the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate of 7.8 per cent over the same period.
Median monthly pay in the area was £2,113 as of July...
Diamond couple toast milestone
A WARD Green couple who will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary next week said the secret to a happy marriage is ‘having a sense of humour’.
Born and bred in Barnsley, both Patricia and Peter Dowle, 79, first met at a Christmas party when they were just 17.
They then married just two years later and the couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.
Patricia told the Chronicle: “We met at a Christmas...
Treatment waiting times revealed
MORE than 180 people have been waiting longer than a year for treatment at Barnsley Hospital - as the number of patients on the waiting lists still remains well above 20,000.
NHS England figures show 21,618 patients were waiting for non-urgent elective operations or treatment at the Gawber Road site at the end of July - down slightly from 21,770 in June, but an increase on 18,155 in July 2022.
Of those, 181 had been...
Leaks blasted by councilliors
COUNCILLORS in Darton have asked Yorkshire Water for an ‘urgent’ meeting to discuss work in their ward - after it was revealed there are currently NINE sites with issues.
Couns Dickie Denton and Steve Hunt have said the work is causing ‘chaos’ in Darton East.
The recent disruption started with the burst on Greenside Avenue on September 8, but since then eight more sites have seen work undertaken.
But they say there is no sign...
Planning concerns set to be dismissed
PLANS to build almost 50 new houses in Staincross are set to be pushed through despite serious concerns from local residents and councillors - after the site was initially earmarked to extend a popular park.
At next Tuesday’s planning meeting, councillors will discuss the plans to erect 45 properties on Paddock Road in Staincross.
The site, close to Mapplewell Park, was previously predominantly grassland though the site was cleared prior to the application being submitted....
Police issue warning over dog attacks
POLICE bosses are urging parents to ‘take action’ after four children were attacked by dogs last weekend.
It’s reported that earlier this month the kids - the youngest of which was just two years old - were attacked by their ‘family dogs’.
The force receives between 140 to 185 calls a month - many of which are from families in Barnsley - for dogs being out of control, causing injury or fear within our communities....
Farmers spearhead new venture
DOZENS of Barnsley farmers have come together to form an alliance in order to improve 600 hectares of local countryside for future generations.
The group - titled the Dearne Valley Farmers - is made up of over 40 people who are working together to make changes to their farming practices to help to boost the local environment.
Led by Chris Harrap, of Tyers Hall Farm in Ardsley, it is being run in partnership with the...
O’Keeffe: ‘Reds will put Pompey defeat behind them’
BARNSLEY wing-back Corey O’Keeffe told the Chronicle the team will put Tuesday’s defeat against Portsmouth behind them - and he’s ready to fight for his spot in the starting 11.
O’Keeffe signed from relegated Forest Green Rovers on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee in July, and has impressed in the games where he has played.
He’s had two injury set-backs already this season which has placed Irish right wing-back Barry Cotter above him...
Jon ‘fully focused’ on Reds
MIDFIELDER Jon Russell said he’s fully focused on his Barnsley career and any international call up would just be a bonus.
The 22-year-old has played four games for Jamaica, scoring once, but was left out of their last squad earlier this month. He’s played in each of the last three League One victories, and has made the position in front of the back three his own in recent weeks.
Russell told the Chronicle his main...
Aiden Marsh joins York City on loan
PROMISING youngster Aiden Marsh has joined National League side York City on a one month loan deal.
The 20-year-old striker will link up with Neil Ardley and could feature this weekend for their trip to Woking.
He has already scored two goals for the Reds so far this season, but will be looking for more first-team opportunities in North Yorkshire.
Tributes pour in for fatally-stabbed man
THE family of a man who was fatally stabbed last week have kick-started a fundraising scheme to help cover his funeral costs.
Carl Dixon, 35, was found at a property on George Street, Worsbrough, last Tuesday night.
His sister, Claire Dixon, started a Go Fund Me page late last week with the hope of giving him the send-off he deserves.
She said: “He was the best brother anyone could ever have - I loved him...
Cabinet reshuffle announced
COUNCILLOR Robin Franklin will no longer be in charge of the council’s finances after swapping roles with a fellow representative.
Coun Franklin, the former cabinet member for core services, will now be the cabinet member for regeneration and culture.
It comes after Coun Robert Frost’s recent mobility issues made it hard for him to undertake in his role which required him to visit places across the borough.
The two have now swapped roles and Coun...
Barnsley man charged with rape
A BARNSLEY man has been charged with the reported rape of an 11-year-old girl.
It’s reported that at around 11.30pm on Sunday, a young girl was raped inside a property on Spencer Street, Barnsley.
Ziad Taibi, of Spencer Street, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of rape and engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a girl under 13, and was yesterday charged with both offences.
He has been remanded in police custody and will next appear...
Farm chosen to help create blueprint for industry future
CANNON Hall Farm has been selected to take part in a revolutionary trial to showcase the future of UK agriculture with many of the industry’s top stars keeping a keen eye on the project.
The Cawthorne-based farm was chosen by Virgin Media O2 to trial the ‘Connected Farm of the Future’ scheme which is designed to showcase how enhances mobile connectivity could transform rural agricultural.
The trial helps create a blueprint for the future of...
Allott’s goals firing Wombwell Town
WOMBWELL Town goal machine Gavin Allott’s hot streak continued with manager Karl Rose pleased the rest of the team are supplying him with chances and chipping in themselves.
Allott, who was once bagging regularly for the now defunct Shaw Lane Aquaforce, scored four of the goals as Town smashed Ollerton Town 5-0 last Saturday in the league. The other came from Owen Birks.
They faced the same opposition in the NCEL Cup on Tuesday and...
Kids’ high suspension rate revealed
MORE than 2,000 suspensions were recorded at schools in Barnsley over the latest three-month period, new figures have revealed.
Between April and June, 2,001 suspensions were recorded at council-run schools.
It’s almost double the council target of 1,112.
Barnsley Council bosses have confirmed that they are working towards improving this figure.
A report said: “Improving inclusion and reducing suspension in schools continues to be a high priority.”
CQC close care home
A CARE home has been shut by the Care Quality Commission just two years after being rated as ‘good’ - after inspectors found the site ‘placed people at risk of harm’.
Rosehill House Residential Home, based on Keresforth Road in Dodworth, was able to provide personal care for up to 27 people over two floors in a detached period building.
After being rated as ‘good’ by the CQC in 2021, inspectors found earlier this year...
Council to help Afghan refugees
BARNSLEY Council bosses will next week look at the next steps to help house Afghan refugees from bridging hotels - whilst also supporting the town’s homeless community - after accepting a £1m government grant.
The funding from the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) is a capital fund which supports councils across England to obtain housing for those who are unable to find settled accommodation on resettlement schemes.
The first round, which the council was not...
Man’s trial date set
A MAN who is accused of intentionally exposing his genitals will appear in court later this month.
Samuel Starkie, 33, pleaded not guilty to the exposure charge following an incident that allegedly occurred on Crookes Street, Barnsley, last June.
Starkie, of Duke Street, Dewsbury, will appear for trial at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on September 28.
New Covid strain prompts vaccine plea
ELDERLY residents of care homes are being encouraged to get their vaccines this week - after the emergence of a new Covid variant brought the scheme forward.
The winter adult Covid and flu vaccination programme will prioritise those who are most at risk.
Starting with care homes and people who are housebound, other eligible groups will begin to be invited to get their top up protection ahead of winter, from next week.
Anthony Fitzgerald, NHS...
Major road’s reopening takes a step closer
AN ‘important’ step towards reopening a major road was taken this week when specialist testing work was carried out on an underpass severely damaged by arsonists - despite criminals’ best efforts to hamper repairs.
In July, a section of the A635 Dearne Valley Parkway near Goldthorpe was closed after a car was deliberately set on fire in an underpass.
This criminal act resulted in significant structural damage to the underpass’ roof - but further continued...
Socks is the cat’s pyjamas...
BARNSLEY’S always been known for its famous pets - from Ben the lion who guarded a Cudworth scrapyard to Billy Casper’s Kes - but Darfield’s Socks may just be the new cat’s pyjamas.
The two-year-old has become a local legend in recent months after making the Tesco store on Nanny Marr Road his second home - and he’s even got hundreds of fans following his every move on Facebook.
He’s only got three legs -...
‘Plan in place’ to balance budget
COUNCIL finance bosses have said they have a ‘plan in place’ to balance this year’s budget - after it was revealed they’re expected to spend £17m more than first anticipated.
A quarterly update on the council’s financial position will be presented to ruling cabinet members on Wednesday.
The update highlights Barnsley Council’s plans to manage the challenges they are facing as a result of year of government cutbacks and rising demand for council service
Wilko stores to close ‘in weeks’
BARNSLEY’S three Wilko stores will close for good in a matter of weeks after a deal to save the branches fell through - but plans to replace one unit with a Poundland are picking up pace.
The three stores are situated in the Alhambra Centre, Wombwell and Cortonwood - and last month the Chronicle were told that there were no plans to close any of them.
However after a rescue purchase of administration for Wilko...
Problematic parking stamped out
BARNSLEY Council’s parking enforcement team have been out and about at schools across the town recently in a bid to clamp down on problem parking from parents.
Coun Kevin Osborne, who represents the Darfield ward, attended a number of sessions at schools in his ward.
Kevin visited All Saints’ Academy, based on School Street, last week - and the school has been supporting road safety by asking pupils to create their own posters.
He said:...
Upskirting crimes revealed by police
ALMOST a dozen instances of upskirting crimes were recorded in the last two years, new figures have revealed.
Upskirting is a form of voyeurism where someone uses a camera or phone to take photos or videos underneath a person’s clothes without their permission.
It was outlawed illegal in England and Wales in 2019.
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request show 11 upskirting offences were recorded in the last two years by South Yorkshire...
Motorist fined at court
A MOTORIST who was caught driving a car without insurance or an MOT has been fined.
Tofur Ali, of Quaker Lodge, Ardsley, pleaded guilty to driving a Vauxhall Corsa on Doncaster Road, Barnsley, in May last year.
The 43-year-old was fined £673, told to pay a £67 victim surcharge and court costs of £110.
He was also given six penalty points on his licence.
Bosses hope to end homelessness
BOSSES are hoping to end homelessness in Barnsley in the coming years - and a number of charities are using their expertise to support the aim.
Every year around 2,000 people go through Barnsley’s homeless service - with around 60 to 80 complex cases at any one time.
But these figures are believed to be lower than reality due to the number of people who don’t want to engage with services.
Adie Flute, who runs...
