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Liver disease figures at all-time high
THE number of people admitted to Barnsley Hospital for liver disease has almost doubled in the last year, new figures have revealed.
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities figures show there were 435 hospital admissions for liver disease in 2022/23, up from 330 the year before.
It was also an increase from 265 hospital admissions in 2012/13.
All figures are rounded to the nearest five.
Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the main drivers of...
Town marks workers’ memorial day
BARNSLEY Trades Union Council will be marking Workers’ Memorial Day on Friday - with the town’s MPs on hand to deliver speeches on the day.
There will be a short memorial rally on the town hall steps at 12noon.
The event will be opened by Mayor of Barnsley Coun Mick Stowe, with local MPs Stephanie Peacock and Dan Jarvis attending making short speeches along with local trade unionists.
The speeches will be followed by the...
New homeless figures revealed
MORE than 360 young people contacted Barnsley Council last year after becoming homeless, new figures have revealed.
Councils are obligated to assess anyone who seeks homelessness support.
This means issuing a prevention duty, stopping them from becoming homeless if they are deemed to be at risk, or a relief duty, where the authority must help an already homeless applicant secure accommodation for at least six months.
Research from the charity Centrepoint and WPI Economics shows...
Review reveals slowdown in house-building in Barnsley
A SLOWDOWN in the house-building sector has been identified in Barnsley - despite council bosses insisting the blueprint for future development in the town is ‘still achieving its objectives’ following a review earlier into its effectiveness this year.
A total of 7,099 homes were built in the borough between April 2014 and April 2023, but ambitions to treble that figure by 2033 could fall short.
Figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities...
Hannah to celebrate graduation headlining at Tramlines
A BARNSLEY musician will be celebrating her graduation in an unusual way - by headlining Tramlines.
Hannah Rowe, from Penistone, is currently in her final year studying music at Leeds Conservatoire, and is set to graduate in just a few months’ time.
But while most of her classmates will be at the pub enjoying a well-earned pint, Hannah will be travelling to Sheffield to perform at the massive Tramlines festival on Friday July 26.
“I...
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Collins sacked with one league game left
Neill Collins has been sacked as Barnsley head coach with one game remaining in the League One season, and Martin Devaney appointed caretaker coach.
The Reds had taken nine points from their previous 11 games, with the gap between them and the teams outside the play-off places shrinking from ten points to one.
They will qualify for the play-offs if they win at home to Northampton Town on Saturday, with a draw or loss potentially...
Talking points from loss in Blackpool
Analysis of Barnsley's 3-2 defeat at Blackpool. The hosts raced 3-0 up before John McAtee and Adam Phillips replied.
ANOTHER MISERABLE AFTERNOON FOR A TEAM IN FREEFALL
YOU COULD not watch this game and not think that there is something quite badly wrong at Barnsley right now.
The players, for most of the match, looked ‘gone’ - physically and mentally - as they deservedly slumped to another defeat which imperilled their promotion chances further. ...
Reds 'far below the standard' admits Collins
Neill Collins admits Barnsley’s performance in a 3-2 loss at Blackpool was ‘far below the standard’ and they now have to ‘regroup’ ahead of next week’s final league game.
The Reds went 3-0 down, during a very poor first hour, then John McAtee and Adam Phillips replied late on.
Barnsley are still fifth but only a point clear in the play-off places ahead of their last game at home to Northampton Town next Saturday. If...
Top six goes to last day after another loss
Barnsley’s fight to stay in the League One play-off places will go to the final day after a very disappointing performance for the first hour in a 3-2 loss at fellow promotion hopefuls Blackpool.
The hosts led 2-0 at the break then added another just after half-time. John McAtee pulled one back midway through the second half then Adam Phillips netted in injury-time.
Barnsley remain fifth but they are now just a point clear...
Scorer Jalo grateful to Barnsley academy
FABIO Jalo had stopped playing football as a teenager before joining the Oakwell academy and believes Barnsley is the right place for him to develop.
The 18-year-old forward began his career in the youth system of Portuguese giants Benfica but left aged 13 and his family relocated to Leeds.
He has been with the Reds for four years, making his first team debut aged 16 and appearing 27 times.
Jalo, who plays for Portugal under...
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Charity has 10,000 more reasons to thank supermarket
ELDERLY patients at Barnsley Hospital will have their ward experiences improved thanks to a five-figure grant from a local supermarket.
The £10,000 donation, from the Morrisons Foundation, was celebrated by the Barnsley Hospital Charity this week as it will pay for new televisions, furniture, games and soft furnishings - all helping to create a family room for visitors.
Jane Mills, from the hospital, said: “We’re so pleased to have received such a generous grant from...
Josh has sights set on being Barnsley’s first F1 driver
A CUDWORTH karting prodigy has said he won’t let having autism hold him back - and he’s determined to become the first Formula One driver from Barnsley.
Josh Whittaker, 13, has always been into his cars - but his first time behind the wheel was only began two years ago.
But that hasn’t stopped him rising to the top, and he’s currently competing in the National Championships for the Global Karting Outdoor League.
His mum...
Enterprising kids work hard for school trip
PRIMARY school pupils have been raising money to fund an end-of-year trip to Whitby.
The year sixes at Gawber Primary School split into three groups where they created their own business names, logos and plans to raise money for the trip.
Over five weeks they worked hard in the school’s enterprise club, during playtimes and in their own time to make sure they had products ready to sell.
On March 19, parents and families were...
Children’s home gets go-ahead
PLANS to create a children’s home in Hoyland have been approved by Barnsley Council’s planning board - less than a year after the local authority originally rejected the plans.
A bid to turn a property on Primrose Way into a new children’s care home for two kids was submitted to the council last year.
They would be living in the proposed premises need additional support to live within the community due to a variety of...
Life by the river Dearne: Fashion and leisure in Barnsley
If you enjoy leisurely strolls along river embankments and listening to nature in all its hustle and bustle as you walk with the sun beaming down on you then making the most of those moments means spending as much time there as possible. This also hints that you may well be doing a lot of walking and certainly clocking in those desired miles and steps, so the proper footwear is a must.
Too often...
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Medal haul for Barnsley karate stars
BARNSLEY athletes won a host of medals at the English Karate Championships in Sheffield.
Gold went to Bobby Perry who is the Para kata English champion.
Shoany Hudson took silver in the blind and visually impaired kata while her daughter Steph Hudson claimed bronze in the same section.
Silver also went to William Creswell from Paul Barradell in the sparring section.
Jonny Burden also won gold and Jake Li bronze.
They train with coach John...
Rec win and Town miss out
Athersley Rec won 2-1 at home to Brigg Town.
Harrison Landon and Nathan Perks scored.
Wombwell Town’s Friday night match was called off as Nostell could not field a team then their Division One play-off hopes ended when Wakefield won on Saturday.
Worsbrough Bridge lost 2-1 at Selby Town. Juninho Blake netted.
Penistone Church finished their Premier Division season with a 3-2 loss at Barton Town.
Antony Brown netted twice.
Wath win again in cup
Wath RUFC moved closer to a Twickenham final with another win in the Papa John’s Cup.
They won 22-17 at Horden and Peterlee in the second round.
Barnsley’s game with Bury was called off.
‘Begging bowl’ Barnsley clubs fight to complete seasons
THE COUNTY Senior League season will go on for ‘as long as it takes’ with several Barnsley clubs still trying to fit in up to ten games due to major problems with their pitches.
Premier League clubs North Gawber, Wombwell Main and Houghton Main have been unable to play on their waterlogged home pitches for almost all of the season.
They each have huge backlogs of fixtures to fit in in the final weeks of...
Leaders Dearne to visit third-placed Dinnington
DEARNE and District are set to visit third-placed Dinnington Town on Saturday in a crucial match in their title race.
They won 2-0 at home to Chesterfield Youth with goals by Bayley Lowe and Shay Evans-Booth.
That left them 12 points clear of Doncaster City who were due to play one of their three games in hand last night.
Doncaster City beat Cudworth-based Elite AFC 5-1 on Saturday.
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Toddler Elsie is mum’s ‘little miracle’
A MIRACLE toddler who was born at just 23 weeks - and weighed the same as a tin of beans - returned to Barnsley Hospital this week almost two years to the day since she was discharged.
Amy Dutton, 35, who lives off Summer Lane in the town centre, found out in 2021 that she was expecting identical twin girls.
Her first few appointments at the hospital went well but she admits that at the...
Knife-point robbery victim Pat won’t let the criminals win
THE elderly owner of a fish and chip shop who has given 44 years’ service to her community has vowed to not let criminals win the day - despite being held at knifepoint during a robbery last week.
Stoic Pat Hubery, who runs and lives above Dearne Road Fisheries in Bolton-upon-Dearne, was watching television on Friday night when she heard a noise.
Having gone to investigate, a robber burst through the door, brandishing a knife...
School praised for anti-bullying campaign
A MAPPLEWELL primary school have been praised for their anti-bullying campaign by a national organisation.
Wellgate Primary School began their journey to develop their anti-bullying provision in September.
This was through taking part in the Anti-Bullying Association’s ‘United Against Bullying Programme’ - and earlier this month they were awarded a gold status.
Only 11 per cent of the 259 schools nationally that took part were awarded gold.
The programme supported the scho
Selfless Hollie plans big toy appeal despite having juvenile arthritis
YOUNG Hollie Kyle hasn’t let her struggles with arthritis slow her down or stop her enjoying her childhood as she lives life to the full and has even made it onto national TV.
The 11-year-old from Monk Bretton suffers with juvenile arthritis, a joint condition that causes her pain and reduces her mobility.
While mostly associated with older people, arthritis can affect people of any age and in rare cases even children.
“From a young...
Decision date extended on supermarket bid
BARNSLEY Council’s planning board have extended their decision date on plans to build a new supermarket in Hoyland Common.
Lidl lodged its bid for a new store on Sheffield Road, off Birdwell roundabout, with a proposed new access off Cross Keys Lane before withdrawing the application before a planning meeting scheduled for December 2022.
However, the plans were re-submitted to Barnsley Council in June.
The main concerns raised around the development saw traffic generation on...
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Reds trust hits out at FA Cup replay change
Barnsley Football Club Supporters’ Trust has launched a passionate attack against the ‘disrespectful’ decision to scrap FA Cup replays.
The change was announced yesterday and has prompted an angry response by clubs and fans.
The trust said: “Barnsley Football Club Supporters’ Trust was bitterly disappointed with yesterday’s announcement that FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards.
“We find this decision to be disrespectfu
O’Keeffe: get behind us and we’ll bring it home
COREY O’Keeffe says Barnsley will ‘regroup’ once they secure a place in League One’s top six while his message to the fans is: ‘get behind us and we’ll bring it home.’
The Reds were in top two contention last month but are now fifth, four points clear in the top six with two games left.
O’Keeffe told the Chronicle: “Last month we were in a very good position and we haven’t had the best results. ...
Grant pleased with full debut after ‘frustrating’ Reds spell
CONOR Grant was delighted to make his full debut for Barnsley at Portsmouth in midweek, after a ‘frustrating’ start to his Reds career.
The Irish midfielder, 22, signed on loan from League Two MK Dons in the summer and has come off the bench ten times, scoring in the win at Wycombe last month.
But he has only had two minutes of action in the month leading up to Tuesday’s match, sometimes being left out...
Boss backs Reds to get through ‘dry patch’
NEILL Collins admits Barnsley must improve defensively to get through their current ‘dry patch’ but added: “I don’t think there’s loads wrong.”
The Reds have won two of their last ten games but are still fifth in League One, four points clear in the play-off places with two matches remaining.
Collins told the Chronicle: “It’s disappointing when you put it like that – nine points in ten games.
“But when you look at the previous
Reds aim to win Blackpool’s ‘cup final’ and avoid final day drama
NEILL Collins is confident Barnsley can get the win they need to secure a play-off place at Blackpool tomorrow rather than have to endure a nervous final day next week.
The Reds, with two games to play, are fifth in League One, four points clear in the top six. They currently need three more points from two games to secure a place in the play-offs.
This week they drew 2-2 at home to Reading on...
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Can you help find missing Angelika?
UPDATE: Police have confirmed that Angelika has been found safe and well.
SOUTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for your help to find missing Barnsley woman Angelika.
Angelika, aged 51, was last seen today around 12pm in the Measborough Dike area of Barnsley.
She is described as a white woman, 5ft 6ins tall, of large build, with short blonde hair. Angelika is believed to be driving a silver/grey Suzuki Swift.
Officers are...
Firefighters hope to leave Grange Lane fire site later today
FIREFIGHTERS are making good progress at a blaze on Grange Lane which started yesterday teatime.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have released photos of the fire at the recycling centre which at its height, had six fire engines and a high volume pump on the scene with the fire service advising nearby residents to keep windows and doors closed.
Earlier today, a fire spokesperson revealed that about 80 tonnes of used mattresses...
Major road remains closed as fire is tackled all night
GRANGE Lane remains closed today as firefighters continue to tackle a fire at the waste recycling site.
The fire broke out yesterday evening and South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue have been at the incident all night.
There are three fire engines and a high volume pump on the scene.
About 80 tonnes of used mattresses are on fire.
A fire service spokesman said: "The smoke from the fire has reduced considerably, but we still expect...
Buckingham Palace date for Amy
PRINCE Edward will be hosting a Barnsley woman who has won the gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award at a celebration at Buckingham Palace’s gardens.
Amy Sutheran, 23, will be joining thousands of young people and their loved ones from across the UK for the awards celebration on May 10.
She is one of 9,000 to earn the award this year, which will be hosted by Prince Edward himself, as it marks his first celebration...
Homes plan for Methodist church site
PLANS to demolish Hoyland Methodist Church and replace it with seven new properties have been re-submitted to Barnsley Council.
The building, on Market Street, was closed recently due to a dwindling congregation at the church.
If the plans are approved, the church will be replaced by two detached house, two semi-detached properties and a townhouse.
A report said: “In recent years, Hoyland Methodist Church have experienced a diminishing congregation to a point where numbers made...
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Church’s play-off chances over after draw with Knaresborough
PENISTONE Church missed out on the Premier Division play-offs after a 1-1 draw at home to Knaresborough Town on Wednesday.
Church needed to win all their remaining games to finish above Albion Sports, who have played all their matches, on goal difference and take fifth place.
But they were held at home to Knaresborough in their penultimate game.
Manager Steve Lenthall said: “We were disappointed but extremely proud of the club and players for what...
Wombwell Town beat Worsbrough 5-0
Wombwell Town beat fellow Barnsley club Worsbrough Bridge 5-0 on Tuesday but results elsewhere all-but ended their promotion chances from NCEL Division One.
The scorers were Edward Agnew, twice, Morgan James, Jordan Kershaw and Daniel Youel.
With three games left, Town can still reach 92 points with teams above them Wakefield and Parkgate needing one more win each to deny them a place in the play-offs.
Meanwhile, Penistone Church reserves are on the brink of the County Senior Premier..
Barnsley women Bethany and Amy into FA Cup final
BARNSLEY women Bethany England and Amy Turner are due to play in the FA Cup final next month after both playing 120 minutes in Tottenham Hotspur’s semi-final victory on Sunday.
Spurs fell behind in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but scored in the 83rd and 118th minutes.
They are now due to face Manchester United at Wembley on May 12.
Turner, from Carlton, used to play for Manchester United while England, from Kingstone, won the FA...
Imogen 3rd in Cleveland Classic
BARNSLEY teenager Imogen Wolff finished on the podium in the women’s race at The East Cleveland Classic in the North East.
Wolff, from Silkstone Common, was six seconds off top spot as she finished third.
She said: “I felt shocking, really really bad.
“My legs weren’t there. It was hard. But I am chuffed to win the sprint and kept my legs in the final moments. It was a good performance.
“It was much better...
Mixed weekend for Rowland
Oliver Rowland moved briefly into first place in the Formula E championship standings on Saturday with a first race win of the season but missed out on another when he ran out of battery on the final lap on Sunday.
The 30-year-old from Penistone finished second in the first race in Misano, Italy - moving up from fifth in qualifying - but was then moved up to first due to a disqualification. It was a...
