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Gate post repair too expensive - council
MUM Julie Peet called the council because her gate post needed fixing - only to be told that they could not afford to do it until the next financial year.
Julie, who lives on Barber Street, Hoyland, said she could not believe that the council’s budget would not extend to a small wooden post.
“They told me that due to budget constraints, I’m going to have to wait until the next financial year.
“To be...
Specialist weekly disco for Thurnscoe
A SPECIALIST weekly disco for children and adults with learning difficulties has started in Thurnscoe.
Graham Little, owner of Bridge Medical Solutions, has worked as a DJ in the past and wanted to put on the event in the community.
"It is still in its infancy but at least a dozen have been coming so far which has been pleasing," said Graham, 53. "The fact is there is no provisions on a night time for...
Supermarket teams up with food charity to help feed residents
A LOCAL supermarket has donated the equivalent of more than 1,400 meals to charities and community groups in its neighbouring villages through a partnership with a food charity.
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Asda’s Royston store on Midland Road store has been donating food directly to FareShare via its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme, giving away the equivalent of 1,485 meals to help those in need.
Food such as non-chilled fruit, vegetables and eggs, dented...
Catriona springs to gold success
A PENISTONE youngster has dived headfirst into success, finding gold at the end of the springboard.
Catriona Fraser, of Windermere Road, somersaulted her way to eight gold medals when she competed in the North Eastern Counties and Yorkshire Age-Group Diving Championship, at Ponds Forge, Sheffield, on Saturday.
“I just love the water,” said the ten-year-old, who has been diving since she was eight. But she still gets nervous when looking down from the board: “I...
Court round-up
HERE'S a selection of court cases Barnsley Chronicle court reporter Nick Ward has covered for this week's paper.
A MAN who stole an electric toothbrush from the Wilkinsons Store at the Alhambra Centre has appeared in court.
Richard Barry Lowe, 45, of Bruce Avenue, Worsbrough Common, was seen taking an Oral B toothbrush and was stopped by security.
Barnsley Magistrates' Court was told the brush, valued at £50, was recovered. Lowe was fined £10 and...
Garden firm growing nicely
BARNSLEY based MCD Home and Garden UK is expanding again - less than 18 months after being formed.
In September 2015 MCD UK opened its doors for trading on the Grange Lane industrial estate and soon became an internet sensation. Within six months the business, which sells goods for the home and garden, expanded into a second larger unit and hired four new members of staff.
Now the company is to set on another four...
Harvey laps up attention in stage debut
TAKE a bow Harvey Levi. This English bull terrier is lapping up the limelight after making his acting debut at Birdwell Academy Theatre.
The seven-and-a-half year old stole the show when he played Bulls Eye, the dog owned by vicious murderer Bill Sikes in the musical Oliver!
Harvey Levi's owners Adrian Ball, 45, and Marie Townend, 42, said their pet trod the boards for five days.
Harvey Levi, who has had no previous acting experience,...
Shaun aims to bake his way to win
BARNSLEY actor Shaun Dooley will be hoping for a very special handshake as he returns to TV screens when he takes part in Channel Four’s Great British Bake Off Christmas special.
The ‘It’s A Sin’ cast, of which Shaun played a key role, will don their aprons this Christmas.
He’ll be joined by Years and Years singer Olly Alexander, and actors Lydia West and Nathaniel Curtis.
The usual judging duo - Paul Hollywood and Prue...
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Four tonnes of food donated
MORE than four tonnes of food - equivalent to almost 10,000 meals - was donated to Barnsley Foodbank Partnership during a Tesco donation event.
The supermarket’s Christmas collection scheme saw Hoyland, Penistone and Stairfoot Tesco stores take part to donate ‘trolleys upon trolleys’ of food for emergency parcels.
The equivalent to 9,595 meals were donated by Barnsley residents.
A spokesperson for Barnsley Foodbank Partnership, said: “Within the first hour, the donatio
Crash women injured
FIREFIGHTERS helped an injured woman from a car which had overturned at the Birdwell end of Sheffield Road on Tuesday afternoon.
She was taken to Barnsley hospital suffering from neck and back injuries after she was freed from the Corsa, which had been in a collision with a Fiesta.
The female driver of the Fiesta was also taken to hospital, she was complaining of chest pains.
Council’s plan to buy building approved
A RECOMMENDATION for Barnsley Council to press ahead with its bid to purchase a town centre building to entice more businesses into the central location has been agreed.
The council’s ruling cabinet members discussed the acquisition of The Core, on County Way, at a meeting at the town hall on Wednesday.
Built in 2008, it is is currently home to Voluntary Action Barnsley - a group which is moving to Priory Campus, Lundwood - as...
Tribute for Lobby in Oakwell applause bid
A LIFELONG Reds supporter will receive a tribute at tomorrow’s local derby with fans being urged to ‘lift the roof off Oakwell’ for a minute’s applause in his memory.
On the seventh minute of the game against Sheffield United, thousands of Barnsley fans are being encouraged through a social media campaign to take part in the round of applause for Ian ‘Lobby’ Moore, of Bainton Drive, Kingstone.
Ian, 47, was found dead on the Trans...
White paper sacks binned
WHITE paper recycling sacks will be scrapped if council bosses give the go ahead next week.
The council now wants to do away with the controversial white sacks and instead collect all paper and cardboard together in the blue recycling bin.
The white sacks were brought in for paper recycling in 2014 - at a cost of £112,000 - rather than supplying households with a bin which would have cost in the region of £2m....
Historic cup’s anniversary marked
A FORGOTTEN football cup which was uncovered after spending more than a decade gathering dust will now take pride of place in Barnsley Town Hall on what is its 100th anniversary.
Known as the Royston Challenge Cup, it was last competed for in 1985 and belonged to the Barnsley Football Association.
Local man Mick Birkinshaw, whose possession it was last in, said: “Royston Social won it last and I traced it back to the FA...
Diamond couple mark anniversary
A MONK Bretton couple who have spent the majority of their life together will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary this week.
Joan and Dennis Whitham, 78 and 80 respectively, of Clarence Road, were married on October 14, 1961.
Having met at the New Road Club in Mapplewell, they’ll celebrate 60 years of marriage together on Thursday.
They have had four children together - Mark, Steven, Andrew and Dawn.
They’ve got nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....
Multi-million pound scheme to boost town’s rail stations
FIVE railway stations across the borough will be upgraded thanks to a multi-million pound scheme which is set to make travel safer for commuters.
The scheme is part of the £166m Transforming Cities Fund programme, with work set to start early next year.
Barnsley Interchange, Bolton-upon-Dearne, Elsecar, Darton and Wombwell stations are the chosen sites for the upgrades - providing passengers with ‘safer and more secure’ facilities.
Dan Jarvis, Barnsley Central MP and Mayor o
PSPO consulation opens
A DECISION whether to extend an order that prohibits antisocial behaviour such as aggressive begging - stretching across Barnsley town centre - has been opened to public scrutiny.
The public space protection order initially covered the town centre and some residential streets, but was later scaled back to just the town centre, and has been in place since 2016.
It was introduced with ‘overwhelming support’ after a spate of issues, and gives police and council...
Lifesaver praised for actions
A QUICK-THINKING hopeful firefighter rescued a woman who fell near an icy lake - and could’ve been stuck there as temperatures plummeted.
Jenny Leigh, 37, was walking with her daughter when she slipped in last Sunday’s frozen conditions on the edge of Athersley Community Lake.
She injured her ankle and wasn’t able to move - but 18-year-old Phoebe Whelan, who was walking on the other side of the water with her family, heard her cries...
Lidl’s plans irk residents
RESIDENTS on a street set to neighbour a controversial new supermarket - if permission is granted - say the plans will destroy one of the last untouched green spaces in the area.
Andrew Bergin’s home on Cross Keys Lane may well be soon overshadowed by German discount retailer Lidl, which last week announced its plans for the site to the north of nearby Sheffield Road.
Lidl earmarked Hoyland as one of five areas it was...
Calling all local food and drink establishements
We will be running our yearly Good Food and Drink Guide of 2023 in April and it’s a great opportunity to spotlight your establishment to the people of Barnsley and the surrounding areas.
We want to promote pubs, bars, shops and restaurants to showcase opening times, booking information, any special promotions or discounts.
Our booking deadline is Friday 31st March with the copy deadline being the following week on Tuesday 4th April.
If you require...
