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Barnsley man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving
A 69-YEAR-OLD driver who caused the death of a 34-year-old man and seriously injured two others has been jailed.
On April 3 2022 at 1.30pm, Barrie Barker, of Wharncliffe, Dodworth, was driving a red Mini Cooper on Claycliffe Road in Barnsley when he dangerously overtook a car at the brow of a hill and caused a fatal road traffic collision.
The court heard how a dangerous manoeuvre led to Barker’s Mini clipping a...
Catering student Alfie serves up charity boost
A CATERING student who went above and beyond to help local youngsters has been shortlisted at this year’s Young Champions Awards.
Barnsley College’s Alfie Paton organised a fundraising lunch at the college’s Open Kitchen back in March to support the Exodus Project - a charity close to his heart.
The fundraiser saw college staff treated to a buffet provided by the restaurant and a quiz designed by Alfie himself, with questions focusing on his personal...
Library reopens after renovation
WORSBROUGH Library officially reopened to the public last week following a renovation.
Last Friday, Mayor of Barnsley Coun Mick Stowe cut the ribbon in a special ceremony to mark the reopening.
This renovation was supported by funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Barnsley Council Libraries Refurbishment Fund.
Coun Stowe said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the reopening of Worsbrough Library, a beloved cornerstone of our community.
“Libraries are more than just build
Betty celebrates 100th birthday with party
AN independent woman who made friends with ‘everyone she met’ turned 100 over the weekend.
Betty Swift, originally from Oakwell, was a regular at The Mount pub on Pontefract Road since it opened.
The resident at Saxondale EMI Care Home in Old Town made friends with everyone in the pub and was a friendly face for staff and pub-goers alike.
Her daughter, Anne Cherryholme, told the Chronicle: “She’s had a good innings.
“She would go...
Young bowlers strike out for hospice
A GROUP of youngsters striked out for Barnsley Hospice with a unique fundraise.
Members of the Barnsley Youth Bowling Club (YBC) took part in a 12-hour bowling marathon on Sunday to raise funds for the hospice.
There were five children who did the whole 12 hours at Barnsley Bowl, while others took part in shifts, and all together they knocked down 21,990 pins over the course of the day.
President of the club, Mick Brown,...
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Barnsley shadow scholar coach called up for England deaf squad
BARNSLEY FC’s shadow scholarship coach Hashim Mahmood has been called up to England men’s deaf squad for the European Championships this month.
Taking place in Turkey, England have been drawn against Germany, Greece, Scotland and Wales – with the first game taking place on Monday at 3pm.
Hashim was only a few months old when he contracted an ear infection that led to him becoming profoundly death.
But he’s taken it all in his stride...
Women miss out on double
Barnsley FC women were beaten 2-1 in the North East Regional League Cup final by Sunderland under 23s.
The Reds went 2-0 down at Norton and Stockton before Amy Dawson’s late consolation.
They missed out on a double having already won their league title and gained promotion to the fourth tier.
The result ended a run of nine straight wins and completed their season.
Reds rebuild - a positional look at the squad
A look at Barnsley's squad by position at the start of an important summer.
GOALKEEPERS
Loanee Liam Roberts was excellent in the first half of the season but one of several to dip towards the end, never quite playing as well after returning from a finger injury in December. He is now out of contract at Middlesbrough who have released him.
The Reds have taken their option to extend number two Ben Killip’s contract...
U18s lose eight-goal thriller
Barnsley under 18s lost their play-off semi-final 5-3 at Charlton Athletic.
The Reds equalised three times to make it 3-3 but conceded twice more late on.
Fabio Jalo scored the first then set up the next two for Luke Alker and a trialist.
Barnsley under 18s set for play-off semi-final clash
BARNSLEY’S first team missed out on a trip to London in their play-off final this weekend but the under 18s will visit the capital in their play-offs.
The young Reds, who finished second in their division, visit champions of the south league Charlton Athletic tomorrow at the Addicks’ training ground.
If they win the one-legged semi-final, they will play the final against either Bristol Rovers and Birmingham City.
Head coach Nicky Eaden said: “The lads...
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Barnsley's Young Champions' finalists announced
CONGRATULATIONS to all the finalists in this year’s Young Champions Awards.
The awards’ evening, hosted by television presenter Sam Nixon, will be held at Barnsley Metrodome on Friday, June 14.
The finalists are:
Young Fundraiser: Alfie Robinson, Chloe Pearson, Reggie Cartwright
Young Carer: Harmony Grainger-Cutting, Annalise Sharp, Frankie-Jo Whittaker
Young Sportsperson: Edward and Stephen Lawrence, Jonathan Moore, Johnny Blaise Collier
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Tributes to popular young mum
HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a ‘bubbly’ and ‘popular’ mum-of-two who has died suddenly.
Becky Evans, 35, originally from Elsecar but living in Hoyland, died on May 5.
She had been suffering with an illness - but the family described her death as a ‘shock’.
She has left behind her partner of almost two decades Scott Boothroyd, and her two young children - ten-year-old Evan and Freddie who’s six.
Her dad, 63-year-old Adrian from...
£300k investment to ‘stamp out town centre crime’
BARNSLEY Council is set to spend more than £300,000 on enhancing its CCTV service whilst also doubling the number of town centre wardens in a bid to ‘stamp out crime’ in the area.
A total of £150,000 has been earmarked for the CCTV scheme which will begin next year.
It’s hoped that the scheme will continue to enhancing the experience in the town centre making it safer and more welcoming for residents.
The aim is...
Sam Nixon to host Young Champions awards
HOST for the big Young Champions presentation night now just four weeks away will be TV presenter Sam Nixon.
Sam found fame after entering the Pop Idol TV talent show two decades ago.
He and fellow contestant Mark Rhodes teamed up to enter the world of TV presenting and since then, the pair have established themselves as one of the most in-demand TV double acts.
Monk Bretton-born Sam said: “I’m really looking forward to be...
Councillor welcomes move to tackle school parking problems
PARKING enforcement officers will finally tackle problem parent parking around schools in Worsbrough following an almost two-year-long campaign by a local councillor.
Coun Jake Lodge, who represents the area as an independent, first raised his concerns around parking at schools at a full council meeting in November 2022.
He said he has been receiving reports from school bosses and parents over a sustained period of time - and is now pleased that officers will patrol...
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Higham win by a wicket at Worsbrough in final over of all-Barnsley thriller
HIGHAM won by a wicket in a Barnsley derby thriller at Worsbrough Bridge in Division Three.
Chasing 170, Higham fell from 130 for three to 161 for nine before scraping home, with one ball to spare.
Liam Levitt took six wickets for Bridge while Higham’s Harry Bamforth took four and Brad Gledhill three before hitting the winning runs.
Kexborough were dismissed for 92 in a four-wicket loss to Norton Woodseats.
Monk Bretton were removed for...
Narrow win for Dodworth MW
Dodworth MW won 12-10 at home to Upton in Yorkshire Division Three.
They are second on points difference after winning four and losing one of their five games.
They now visit Illingworth for a Trophy game.
Ryhill Hammers lost 30-10 at Kings Cross Academy in Division Six.
Judo star’s Olympic hopes in balance at World Championships in Abu Dhabi
BARNSLEY man Lachlan Moorhead is hoping to qualify for the Paris Olympics when he competes in the World Judo Championships.
Lachlan, from Penistone, who turned 24 on Wednesday of this week, is in Abu Dhabi to compete on Tuesday in the 81kg category.
The World Championships are the final qualifying event for the Olympics later in the summer, which have been Lachlan’s long-term goal for years.
He won the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and this...
Wath win then lose at Sprotbrough
Wath recorded their first win of the season with a 35-run success at Sprotbrough.
They made 180 then Hayden Byrne took three wickets.
Wath then lost at the same opponents the next day in the Whitworth Cup. They collapsed from 125 for two to 148 all out chasing 227, after Rob Barlow took five wickets.
Houghton Main fell 61 runs short chasing 209 against Sheffield Collegiate.
Houghton then won against Wakefield Thornes in the Whitworth...
Barnsley Woolley get first league win
Barnsley Woolley Miners gained their first league win of the season with a seven-wicket success at Wakefield Thornes.
Owen Smith made 82 with seven fours and four sixes while Ciaran Stenton added 51 in Barnsley’s 234. The hosts made 227 for eight.
Cawthorne won by 46 runs at Appleby Frodingham.
Danish Aziz made 56 in Cawthorne’s 190 then Ben Cliff took four wickets and Thomas Jones three.
Elsecar’s Samarpit Joshi made 111 not out but...
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New active travel path officially opened
OLYMPIAN Ed Clancy braved the rain on Wednesday with the Mayor of Barnsley and other councillors to officially open a new active travel path into the town centre.
The former gold-winning Team GB cyclist - who now serves as active travel commissioner for South Yorkshire - has been working hard over the past year to encourage fitness and physical activity across the county.
In Barnsley, his work has seen him running ‘RampUp’ cycling and scooter...
Kindness is the key, says 100-year-old Sadie
KINDNESS is the secret to a long life according to one Cudworth resident celebrating her 100th birthday.
Sadie Bonds celebrated her centenary last Friday, alongside close friends and family.
The regular churchgoer, who’s made friends with countless members of her local congregation, enjoyed the celebrations at her home where she lives with her son and full-time carer Adrian.
He told the Chronicle: “It all went pretty good.
“We didn’t have the full extended family around,...
Talks underway for town to host big cycling stage
THE biggest cycling race in the UK could be set to feature Barnsley after the council proposed spending £130,000 to bring the event to the town.
The race itself starts in Glasgow on September 1 and will finish in London seven days later.
Barnsley Council said the exact route has yet to be finalised, but the race would come to South Yorkshire on September 5 and will likely lead to multiple road closures if the...
Quick-thinking dad saves son from blaze
A HEROIC father who had to drag his sleeping teenage son out of a burning house in the early hours of Saturday morning after his neighbour’s property caught fire has called on Barnsley Council to do more to support those affected.
On Saturday morning at 3.28am, four fire engines attended at Darley, Worsbrough Dale, following reports that a property was well alight.
They extinguished the blaze before leaving the scene at 5.45am.
However, they were...
Philip takes on 100th park run at 89
A VETERAN of the Barnsley Park Run will be taking part for the 100th time today - all while he gears up for his 90th birthday.
Philip Thompson isn’t feeling too worried about the upcoming challenge at Locke Park, however.
“I’m feeling okay about it,” he told the Chronicle.
“I’ve completed 99 already without any problems, so this one should be fine.
“But the emphasis, like with all park runs, is that it’s not a...
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Reds release four top appearance-makers
Barnsley have released Nicky Cadden, Robbie Cundy, Devante Cole, Herbie Kane and Jordan Williams while offering a new deal to Matty Wolfe.
Joe Ackroyd, Mylan Benjamin, Daniel Benson, Josh McKay, Alex Joof and Paul Cooper have also been released while the Reds have triggered their options to increase Ben Killip and Aiden Marsh’s deals for a year.
Captain Williams, top-scorer Cole, Kane and Cadden were the top appearance-makers last season while Cundy missed it...
Reds closing in on new coach with Stendel among candidates
BARNSLEY are closing in on their next head coach, with Daniel Stendel in the running to return as is Conor Hourihane in a different role.
It has been almost a month since the Reds sacked Neill Collins and, after they failed to bring in Austrian Dominik Thalhammer due to a work permit issue, Martin Devaney took over on an interim basis for the play-off semi-final loss to Bolton Wanderers.
The Reds’ first team are due...
COMMENT: Quiet start to busy summer but Reds must speed up soon
THERE has been an eerie quiet around Barnsley FC since the play-off loss despite the anticipation of the announcement of the retained list and the new head coach.
Oakwell has this week hosted the under 18s, under 21s, the all-conquering women’s team, and a Sunday League cup final but it is unconfirmed who will be in the dugout or on the pitch next season.
There are almost three months until the season starts and six...
Women's boss praises club backing and players’ commitment after title victory
BARNSLEY FC women’s head coach Jess Horsley says being taken over by the Oakwell club and the extra assistance provided has been the main factor in them winning the North East Premier title.
The Reds travelled to Wallsend on Sunday needing a point for the title and won 4-0 – a ninth straight victory in all competitions.
That meant they had secured the league title with a game to spare as well as promotion into...
Reds set for exodus of out of contract senior players
BARNSLEY are likely to release their retained list in the coming week with an exodus of first team regulars almost certain.
The deals of Jordan Williams, Devante Cole, Herbie Kane and Nicky Cadden all expire next month.
Those four plus Robbie Cundy – who has missed all season through injury – are not expected to stay.
Right-back and captain Williams, 24, has made 201 appearances since joining from hometown club Huddersfield Town in 2018. Striker...
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Young traders make regional finals
FOUR youngsters have secured their spots at the regional finals of the Young Trader of the Year Awards following a local competition.
A total of 16 young traders competed in the local heats at Barnsley Market on May 11, in a bid to celebrate the next generation of market traders across the country.
First place and champion of the Barnsley heats was awarded to Imogen Johnson, owner of Petal and Forge.
She said: “I feel...
Boundary change views ‘will be heard’
BARNSLEY Council’s leader says he is ‘concerned’ about proposals to alter ward boundaries in the town - but assured residents in areas in line for changes that their views will be heard.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) reviewed Barnsley’s 21 boundaries having last done so in 2003 - and their final draft report was released to the public earlier this month.
The commission put forward a raft of changes, which they say...
Increasing calls for ‘rat run’ to be made safer
RESIDENTS in Monk Bretton have called on Barnsley Council to introduce speed measures in the area following an upsurge in accidents on the Full House estate which has been described as a ‘rat run’ for impatient motorists.
More than 100 people have already signed the petition which is due to be handed to Barnsley Council bosses in the coming months.
They are calling for action on Tennyson Road due to a supposed increase in the...
Call for PM to scrap ‘cruel and harmful’ policy
BARNSLEY Council bosses will be asked to call on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to scrap ‘cruel’ two-child limit to benefits - which has plunged thousands of local families into poverty - after the Liberal Democrats submitted a motion to the local authority.
The government’s two-child limit on benefits means that families who have had a third or subsequent child after April 2017 are denied up to £3,235 per year per child compared with families whose...
Rare print of classic Kes discovered in loft
WHAT is believed to be one of only two remaining film prints of the 1969 classic Kes has been rediscovered and donated to Parkway Cinema for a special screening.
The newly-found 35mm print was discovered in the loft of Ian Fletcher, from Clayton West, a member of the Barnsley Kes Group and an obsessive of everything Kes-related.
Once it was discovered, the print was rushed to the co-owner of Eldon Street’s Parkway Cinema, Rob Younger,...
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Rugby teams of the 50s and 60s
THE local rugby union season is over now... so we have delved back in time to unearth these cracking pictures from the 1950s and 60s...
Barnsley RUFC managed to preserve their Yorkshire Three status with a stunning win on the final day of this season and Wath RUFC have secured promotion to the top-flight of Yorkshire.
Now based at Shaw Lane, Barnsley once called Stairfoot their home, on what is now the Tesco site.
These...
How Pakistan Test captain helped Cawthorne sign overseas star
A CHANCE net session at their Dark Lane ground for a former Pakistan Test captain ended up with Cawthorne signing an international cricketer who helped them to two big wins this week.
Sarfaraz Ahmad – who has played 54 Test matches and 117 One Day Internationals up until last year – visited and then recommended Danish Aziz, who played two ODIs for Pakistan in 2021, to join the Barnsley club.
Cawthorne captain Mike Jepps said:...
Joe, Vanessa, Jonson and Maya win Yorkshire gold
BARNSLEY runners enjoyed success in the Yorkshire Championships at the Dorothy Hyman Stadium in Cudworth.
Joe Ferguson, from Darton, won the 100m men’s race with 10.69 into a significant headwind. It was the first outdoor race of the summer for the Paris Olympics hopeful. He then ran 21.11 on Wednesday at a race in Tenerife.
Maya Schofield, from Royston and now under 15, won the Yorkshire 800m for a third straight year, with 2-13.
Jonson...
Lachlan hoping to change social make-up of British judo team
LACHLAN Moorhead handed in his university dissertation this week, about how inequality in areas like Barnsley hinders sporting talent, and is now set to fly to Abu Dhabi to compete in the World Judo Championships.
Lachlan, from Penistone, has just completed his degree in business management at Birmingham University.
His dissertation was on how regional inequalities affect participation in judo.
It was inspired by his experiences growing up in South Yorkshire and competing in a...
Wolff on podium after 104k race in Lincoln
Cyclist Imogen Wolff finished on the podium at the 104k Lincoln Grand Prix this week.
The teenager from Silkstone Common finished third, 19 seconds behind the winner. She said: “I am disappointed not to have won it. It was a strong field. There were some breaks early on and we had to put in the work to close them down.
“I went three minutes faster up the final climb than last year so it’s nice...