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A ROYSTON man is setting off on his thirteenth motorbike trip from Royston to Land’s End and then onto John O’Groats.
It’s a trek of almost 3,000 miles and Bob Woodcock will be raising money for The Salvation Army.
Seventy-year-old Bob first completed the ride in 2011 – and he’s done it every year since.
He’s raised around £16,000 for charity in that time – and he’s hoping to add to that...
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MP praises 'get active' initiative for teenage girls
SHADOW Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock recently visited Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Park to learn more about the work of health centres.
The MP for Barnsley East visited the High Green venue - which is run by Places Leisure, a member of UK Active scheme - to learn more about the work they do and the challenges they face.
She said: “I was pleased to meet with staff at Thorncliffe Health and Leisure Park...
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Jim continues £50k charity quest
JIM Morton is preparing for another mission as part of his bid to raise £50,000 for a cause close to his heart.
Back in April 2021 – the day the Covid lockdown ended – Jim, his wife Sue and dogs Shona and Maisie set off in a motorhome.
He spent 537 days on his trek around the entire British coastline to fulfil a life-long dream and to raise money for the Ghurka Welfare...
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Warning of roadwork delays
THERE are likely to be some delays on the road in the coming days as several roadworks get underway.
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays in Darfield for two weeks. From May 12 until May 26, Edderthorpe Lane – from Rose Tree Avenue to Storrs Mill Lane – will be closed for resurfacing works. Barnsley Council will undertake the works with ‘delays likely’.
MOTORISTS have been warned delays are likely once Lee...
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Latest hygiene ratings served up
EIGHT Barnsley establishments have been handed new food hygiene ratings with just two getting top marks.
Five stars: Hot ‘n’ Tasty Cafe, on Grange Lane, Cundy Cross; Subway on Dryden Road;
Four stars: Oriental Chef, High Street, Wombwell; Ceylon Boyz Burger, Athersley North; Royston’s Rainbow Express
Three stars: Thaal, in Darfield; Mercury in the town centre; Whist Pizza Palace, High Street, Wombwell.
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Employment ambitions for site
PLANNING ROUND-UP: Three acres of land are set to be developed in Billingley.
Barnsley Council’s ruling cabinet members will discuss plans for the site, off the A635, at a meeting on July 24.
The location is included in the council’s local plan development blueprint for employment use. A report said: “The site will achieve its maximum development potential in order to bring forward new job opportunities.”
PLANNING permission is being sought to...
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School been on 'significant improvement journey'
A GREAT Houghton primary school which was told it requires improvement in 2021 and has turned its fortunes around in their latest Ofsted report.
Sandhill Primary School, based on Dearne Street, was inspected by Ofsted in March.
Inspectors have rated the school as ‘good’.
A report states: “Sandhill Primary School has been on a significant improvement journey.
“At the centre of this journey is a shared ambition for every pupil to...
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Shoplifting figures soar across South Yorkshire
A RECORD number of shoplifting offences were recorded in South Yorkshire last year, new figures have revealed.
Office for National Statistics figures show there were 13,800 shoplifting offences recorded by South Yorkshire Police in 2023.
It was up 46 per cent from 9,441 offences in 2022 and the highest since comparable records in 2003.
James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores, said the figures were ‘sadly not surprising’.
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Little Miss South Yorkshire Scarlett reaches new heights
A BARNSLEY schoolgirl has raised thousands of pounds by climbing Ben Nevis recently.
Scarlett Maskill, ten, was crowned Little Miss South Yorkshire earlier this year and, as part of her programme of events, she scaled the mountain to raise £2,000 for charity Together For Short Lives, an organisation which supports youngsters with life-threatening illnesses.
Scarlett will take part in the Little Miss Great Britain final in October which will be her first pageant....
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School turns its fortunes around with latest report
A GREAT Houghton primary school which was told it requires improvement in 2021 and has turned its fortunes around in their latest Ofsted report.
Sandhill Primary School, based on Dearne Street, was inspected by Ofsted in March.
Inspectors have rated the school as ‘good’.
A report states: “Sandhill Primary School has been on a significant improvement journey.
“At the centre of this journey is a shared ambition for every pupil to...
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Barnsley leads way with asthma initiative
NHS South Yorkshire has partnered with a Barnsley housing provider to improve the living conditions and health of children with asthma.
Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, with around one in 11 children and young people living with asthma.
South Yorkshire Children and Young People’s Alliance have teamed up with Berneslai Homes, who manage properties for Barnsley Council, to ensure children and young people with asthma...

Upcoming Events

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SOCCERTRADE CHARITY FOOTBALL & TRADE EXHIBITION

Find out who really is the king of the trades as screwfix take on MKM and the plumbers take on the electricians, for the all important copper cup.

They day is also filled with an exhibition comprising of your favouite brands, mini games , live music, food and probably the best raffle you have ever seen...

Join us on the day and show your support for a cause that many of our industry struggle with. As all profits from the event will be donated to mind.org.uk to support the fantastic work they do for mental health.

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LIVE @ The Priory

BHF Priory Centre are thrilled to announce we will be hosting LIVE @ THE PRIORY on Saturday 18th May 2024! ✨

The event will include LIVE MUSIC from Daz Cadwallander PLUS more to be revealed in the run up to the event. 🎤

DON'T MISS OUT! Use code early-bird for discounted tickets, HURRY as this offer is only available until April 30th!
For more information and to purchase your tickets visit: https://buytickets.at/bhfpriorycentre/1204968

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RSPCA Cat Rehoming

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Rosie

Are you searching for a feline friend who's not just cute but full of life and love? Meet Rosie, the pretty fluffball who's ready to charm her way into your heart!

Rosie is a rescue from a home full of cats and kittens - she was feeding her own kittens and 2 others from different litters.   She loves people and is desperate for fuss and attention, but she’s also a bit wary and might have had some difficult experiences in the past – so she needs to be gently introduced to consistent and loving care.  Rosie loves food and will be easy to get to know with the help of her favourite treats.

Her ideal home is with someone who’s experienced with cats and is patient and has time to gain her trust. 

Rosie has been neutered, and is ready now for her new beginning.

Please fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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Rue Pip and Ozzie

Rue (female black), Pip and Ozzie (male, black and whites) - 8 weeks old
These babies came from a group of cats and kittens living together in a house - we're not sure if they're brothers and sister, or cousins - but they love each other.
They're typical happy kittens - lots of bouncing and fun, cuddles and purring.
They are available from next week (around 19 April) when they are 9 weeks old, and have had their pre-adoption vet check.  
Watch them enjoying their close-ups here:  https://youtu.be/Xkac5F0yQk4

lease fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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Susie

Are you looking to add a sweet and loving companion to your home? Meet Susie, a beautiful senior cat in search of her forever family.

Susie is 14 years young, she’s in good health (recently vet-checked) and has been well cared for and loved. 

Susie is a happy cat, she likes to talk at meal times and watch the world from a windowsill.  She’s a little quiet at first and will need time to adapt to a new home, but she is friendly, enjoys treats and chin scratches and toys.

Susie would thrive in a calm and quiet environment where she can enjoy plenty of love and space when she needs it, and lots of attention when she wants it. 

Susie’s previous owners were sadly unable to care for her anymore, so we’re hoping to find a new loving home where she can be cherished through her golden years.

Please fill in our ONLINE  Perfect Match Form to apply.

Due to a high volume of forms we regret that we can only contact applicants we feel are most suitable for the particular cat or kitten.

In order to free up our Enquiries Line for urgent calls, please do not call with adoption queries. Thank you.

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Happy birthday dear Jean
HAPPY birthday to Jean Buckley who is celebrating her 103rd birthday at Mapplewell Manor Care Home today.
Jean was born in Cawthorne on May 5, 1921 and has lived through World War Two, five different monarchs and 22 separate Prime Ministers.
She now resides in Mapplewell Manor, on Greenside Avenue, and is incredibly popular among the staff and residents.
She’ll be celebrating with two parties – one with family and another with...
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Ruthless loan shark trapped victims in ‘cycle of debt and despair'
A ‘CRUEL and ruthless’ Barnsley loan shark, who subjected his victims to kidnap, abuse, and humiliation has been jailed.
Following a National Illegal Money Lending Team operation, supported by South Yorkshire Police and Barnsley Council, Richard Dawson, 35, of Hill End Close, Barnsley, appeared before court after he trapped his victims in a ‘cycle of debt and despair’.
Pleading guilty to the charges, the judge heard how Dawson received £52,000 in repayments from...
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MP gets lesson in taekwondo
BARNSLEY East MP Stephanie Peacock visited a taekwondo centre in Oxspring to see how they’re helping locals access the sport.
The MP visited Quest Taekwondo with candidate for Penistone and Stocksbridge, Marie Tidball, Coun Alex Burnett, and local candidate John Roberts.
She said: “It was a pleasure to visit Quest Taekwondo recently.
“I was pleased to hear about the work that the organisation has done to ensure that people across the community...
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Dental practice has improved, say CQC inspectors
A GOLDTHORPE dental practice has improved since its last Care Quality Commission inspection, a report has revealed.
Dearne Valley Dental Practice, based on High Street, was told by inspectors last year that its services were not well-led.
This led to a follow-up inspection, which took place last month, where inspectors found that the service had improved.
The report said: “We undertook an off-site follow up inspection of Dearne Valley Dental Practice on...
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Man avoids jail after police sting
A BARNSLEY man who thought he was messaging a teenage girl – but instead was speaking to an undercover police officer – has avoided jail time.
Alan Jones, 37, of St John’s Avenue in Higham, began speaking with the undercover officer – who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl called Jessica – on April 25, 2022.
He sent messages saying he was masturbating and even asked the ‘girl’ to send pictures of...
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Residents urged to have cancer screening
HEALTH bosses are encouraging Barnsley residents to have their cancer screening test.
Everyone aged 56 to 74 and registered with a GP in the borough is sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit every two years.
The kit can detect signs of cancer before people notice something is wrong.
Nine out of every 5,000 people who use their test kit turn out to have cancer.
But if it’s spotted early, the...
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Cates vows to tackle pothole problems
BARNSLEY’S only Conservative MP Miriam Cates has pledged to support Silkstone residents by bringing the area’s roads up to scratch.
Mrs Cates, who represents the Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency, said she will to continue to work with residents about the issue of potholes – and she says she’s not taking the situation lightly.
She said: “I’ve been speaking to residents in Silkstone and surrounding areas recently and know just how much of a...
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New scheme encourages teens across Barnsley
LEADERS at the Barnsley FC Community Trust have encouraged teenagers to take part in a new programme.
NCS Be On Side is a new scheme which helps support youngsters across Barnsley.
Those aged between 15 and 17 who would like to sign up can do so on the trust’s website.
A spokesperson said: “We have worked incredibly close with previous NCS graduates and other young people to ensure this programme is what...
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Raymond celebrates birthday after successful mission to find friends
A MAN who only two years ago was on a mission to make friends celebrated his 95th birthday surrounded by people who care for him.
In 2022, the Chronicle reported that Raymond Horsley, from Athersley North, had reached out to Age Concern hoping to socialise with people his age.
This followed an extensive period of loneliness, as he lived on his own and was partially blind.
Last year he began going to...
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Circus festival begins tour of town
THE first two street circus festivals are set to take place this weekend in Barnsley.
The MAYhem Street Circus Festival brings a variety of exciting and fun acts – and the first session will take place tomorrow at Cudworth Park.
It will take place from 11am to 4pm, and then the event will be moved to Penistone Market Barn the following day at the same times.
The mini-festival will bring to the...
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Hospital boss pays tribute to admin team
BARNSLEY Hospital has celebrated its administration workers.
Administration and clerical teams operate in every speciality and area across the hospital and, for ‘Admin Day’, bosses said they are an ‘integral part’ of keeping the hospital running.
This year, hospital directors and other senior staff visited administration teams throughout the trust to show their gratitude, and to find out more about how admin teams support the crucial work of the hospital, its teams and...
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Footballers raise funds in memory of teammate
FOOTBALLERS across the Dearne area are uniting tomorrow for a charity match commemorating a player.
Jonny Salt, who played at Ings Lane and Jungle football clubs, took his own life last May when he was 37 years old.
The news shocked everyone he knew, pushing his former teammates to unite for a charity match that commemorates his life, and raises money for mental health awareness – which will take place tomorrow at 11.30am...
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Barnsley fans support 'pound to the ground' initiative
BARNSLEY FC fans were keen to support the club’s charity arm at their League One game against Northampton Town last weekend.
Barnsley FC Community Trust were asking locals to bring a pound to the ground to support the trust’s ongoing work in the community.
Toby Tyke joined volunteers to raise the funds, much to the delight of the trust.
Jon Flatman, chief executive officer of Barnsley FC and trustee of the community...
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James takes on mighty challenge in memory of Mercy
A BRIERLEY man will be hitting the pavements and taking to the water every day for a month to raise money for survivors of trafficking and abuse in Uganda.
James Winpenny, 49, has made the pledge to complete either a 15km walk, 5km run or 1km swim every day throughout June after hearing the tragic story of a three-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in Pakistan.
He hopes his efforts will raise £1,000...
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May Day Bank Holiday chemist opening times
IF you need a chemist on Bank Holiday Monday, the following pharmacies are open:
Asda Pharmacy Asda Superstore, Old Mill Lane, Barnsley S71 1LN 10am-4pm
Boots, 34-40 Cheapside, Barnsley S70 1RR 10am-4pm
Boots, Unit 2 Cortonwood, Barnsley S73 0TB 10am-4pm
Tesco Pharmacy, Wombwell Lane, Barnsley S70 3NS 10am-4pm
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Students digging the eco-friendly approach
BARNSLEY College students are getting sustainability-savvy and transforming every scrap into valuable resources for their green projects.
The horticulture students at our Wigfield Farm campus are gaining a unique perspective and understanding that it is not just about plants, but an industry where no resource should ever be wasted and can be used to help the environment.
Under the guidance of horticulture tutor Carlo Turner, students have renovated dog sinks, that were discarded...
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Walking Festival encourages residents to step out this May
THERE are over 200 activities available this month as part of the Barnsley Walking Festival to get residents walking in May.
From one of the many friendly walking groups, guided walks with experts and walking sport sessions, there’s a packed schedule with plenty of variety to help encourage everyone to get out and get active with many of the events free to attend.
A council spokesperson said: “It's a great chance to meet...
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Engineering prodigy Ciaran has designs on his own business
A YOUNG engineering prodigy has started his own business at just 13.
Ciaran Parker, of Hallsworth Avenue between Jump and Hemingfield, has always loved engineering and in 2021 got to share his passion on the CBBC show Dengineers.
Through that show he got to build his dream den in his garden, and meet an engineer from his favourite company Dyson.
Now, he’s saved up to buy his own 3D printer, which he...
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Get the correct care this holiday weekend
HEALTH bosses in Barnsley are urging residents to ensure they know where to get the correct care over the bank holiday weekend.
People who need medical help that isn’t an emergency are being advised to contact NHS 111 in the first instance by visiting 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111.
Patients can also get treatment for seven common conditions directly from their local pharmacy without the need for a GP appointment or prescription as...
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Make your vote count … are you election ready?
TOMORROW Barnsley residents go to the polls to vote in the local council elections.
We have a round-up of candidates as well as details of what you need to know about voter ID and how to check where your polling station is.
You can vote between 7am and 10pm and you can check where your local polling station is as well as the candidates in your ward and details of the South Yorkshire...

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