Josh Timlin

Barnsley

Deputy Editor at Barnsley Chronicle

Deputy editor at the Barnsley Chronicle newspaper. Contact me by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01226 734208.

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Rabies claims Barnsley woman’s life

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A BARNSLEY woman has died after becoming infected with rabies. Following contact with a stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, the woman was diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital, the Chronicle understands. There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case as there is no documented evidence of rabies passing between people, a spokesperson from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said.
Hundreds get help from new foodbank

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A FOODBANK which was created due to growing numbers of hungry people accessing support services for help is set to benefit hundreds following its opening. Stephanie Peacock, who represents Barnsley South, recently attended the opening of St Helen’s Church Food Pantry in Thurnscoe, alongside the Mayor of Barnsley Dave Leech and local councillors.
No speed cut for ‘fatal hotspot’

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

BARNSLEY’S ‘most dangerous’ stretch of road - which has claimed innumerable lives in a decade and has appeared on the country’s list of fatal hotspots - will not receive further remedial work despite campaigners’ efforts to secure a ‘vital’ speed limit reduction.
Triumphant return for Penistone Gala

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

PENISTONE Gala came back strong last weekend after having to skip last year’s event. It was postponed in 2024, partly due to a lack of volunteers, but this year’s organisers vowed that a ‘bigger and better’ show would return. The work of people like volunteer Jill Goddard ensured that its return was a big hit in the town. She said: “It was a really good show this year, it was also quite emotional actually, seeing it all come together.
Long-term lease deal will help safeguard future of grassroots football

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

BARNSLEY Council has provisionally approved a 25-year lease of playing fields to a local football club in order to unlock major investment in grassroots sports. The lease, agreed at no cost to North Gawber Colliery FC, will give control over almost ten acres of land at Darton Longfields Recreation Ground. It paves the way for the club to apply for capital funding through the Football Foundation’s Home Advantage programme, which supports grassroots clubs to build and improve sports facilities.
Barnsley families being pushed into debt - report

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A NEW report released this week shows Barnsley families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people are being driven further into debt and unable to meet vital extra caring costs. The Family Fund’s Cost of Caring 2025 dossier reflects the responses of 2,300 UK families on low incomes raising disabled and seriously ill children, and shows the continued daily impact of a non-stop caring load, with a struggle to afford essentials like food and heating.
Country music bar faces opposition to longer hours plan

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A RAFT of changes which would allow a town centre bar to open for longer - despite nearby concerns being lodged over alleged antisocial and lewd behaviour - will be discussed at a crunch meeting next week. The Country Club, on the Victorian Arcade, is seeking alterations to its licence from Barnsley Council.
Matthew’s getting on his bike for hospice fundraiser

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

By Jack EvansA WOMBWELL man is donning his biking gear this June for a cross-country ride in aid of Barnsley Hospice. Matthew Goodwin, a communications officer at the hospice, previously completed a successful coast-to-coast ride from Southport to Hornsea in 2023. This time he will be cycling from Tynemouth to Ravenglass - which consists of around 150 miles in two days.
Theme park accident couple give back with charity ball

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A COUPLE who sustained life-changing injuries after a horrifying rollercoaster accident that made national news raised £25,000 for three charities which played a key role in their recoveries. The ball - at the Metrodome last Saturday night - marked a decade since the Alton Towers crash which left then-teenagers Leah Washington and Joe Pugh with life-changing injuries.
Council digs deep for extra costs

2 weeks ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

MORE cash has been released by ruling councillors for the third year in a row after it was revealed that Barnsley Council’s annual budget had surpassed its limit by more than £4m. Cabinet members met on Wednesday to address the situation, which required an extra £4.2m - on top of the annual cap off £256.6m - to balance the ‘year-end cost pressures’. The higher-than-budgeted sum predominantly comes from the children’s services directorate due to ‘costly’ residential and foster agency placements.

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