Barnsley Chronicle

The Barnsley Chronicle, based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is among the oldest regional newspapers in the UK and remains one of the few weekly publications still privately owned. It first hit the newsstands in 1858 and marked its 150th anniversary in 2008.

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Barnsley’s Best Garden competition: Mick works his magic to water his ‘zen’ garden

2 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Ashley Ball

Ashley Ball goes to meet a gardener with an engineering background who’s found a special way to water... NOT long after meeting him, you quickly get the feeling that Mick Grain likes a challenge. “I don’t like watering the garden so I set up my own irrigation system,” he said. And there it is. Immaculate, ingenius and far too complex for me to get my head around. But it allows him more time to work on and enjoy his garden. “I find watering a real pain.
‘Pilgrimage’ made in tribute to former scout

2 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Ashley Ball

ANOTHER addition to the region’s football heritage was secured last Friday with the unveiling of a blue plaque for arguably one of the most gifted scouts in the history of the game. Mark Crook has had a permanent reminder to his success cemented to the one-time home of his former feeder club, Wath Wanderers, who were set up by Mark to supply Wolves with players for four decades.
Walmsley stars with bat and ball in Penistone’s first league win

5 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Andrew Harrod

PENISTONE recorded their first ever win in Division One as they chased 186 for a five-wicket success at Houghton Main. There were three wickets for Penistone’s Ben Askey, Chris Walmsley and Jack Meek. Penistone – who had lost the first five games after promotion – were 78 for five but Walmsley (51 not out) and Anthony Godley (52 not out) shared a match-winning stand of 112. Houghton’s Noman Waheed made 54 then Riaz Khan took four wickets.
Criticism over proposed break changes for hospital staff

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

NEW proposals put forward to change break times for Barnsley Hospital staff - which would effectively mean some staff are working an extra day each month - are an ‘insult’ according to a union which represents its nurses. Hospital bosses recently started a formal consultation on the proposed organisational changes of break times to make them ‘standardised’ for both clinical and non-clinical areas.
Joshua treading the boards aged just ten

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

YOUNG Joshua Kavanagh has wowed more than 1,500 theatre-goers following his performance as Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Wakefield Theatre Royal.
Rockingham lose by wicket

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Andrew Harrod

ROCKINGHAM lost by a wicket at Aston Hall with a ball to spare in the South Yorkshire Championship. Second-bottom Rock posted 186 with Paul Cummins scoring 75 not out. Richard Skipworth took three wickets but the hosts’ final two added 15. Mid-table Elsecar were all out for 72 chasing 200 at Sprotbrough. Arsalan Mir took three wickets. Wath’s 134 was not enough in an eight-wicket loss at home to Sheffield Collegiate 2nd XI. Wath are last with one win from seven games.
Cawthorne win in league and cup

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Andrew Harrod

CAWTHORNE removed Wakefield Thornes for 88 in a seven-wicket away win in Yorkshire Premier South. There were three wickets for Rizwan Sadiq, Mustafa Shinwari and Syed Hassan. Cawthorne are sixth with four wins from seven games so far. They then won in the Yorkshire Leagues Cup on Sunday, having removed hosts Shiregreen for 139. Cawthorne were ahead when the rain-affected game ended. Barnsley Woolley Miners were dismissed for 97 chasing 222 at Cleethorpes.
Yoganathan helps Oldham back to EFL

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Andrew Harrod

Barnsley loanee Vimal Yoganathan helped Oldham Athletic win the National League final at Wembley on Sunday. The 19-year-old midfielder started the 3-2 victory over Southend United in which they came from behind twice including in extra-time. Yoganathan has made 17 appearances for the Latics since joining in January and starred in their earlier play-off games. He is highly-rated at Oakwell and contracted until 2028 with a club option for a further year.
Councillor’s ‘huge honour’ at taking over as town mayor

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

LOCAL councillor Hannah Kitching has been chosen to represent Penistone as the new town mayor. Hannah, who represents the Penistone West ward and is the leader of the Lib Dems in Barnsley, chosen to represent the town as mayor by colleagues on Penistone Town Council at its recent annual meeting. She said: “It is a huge honour to announce that I am Mayor of Penistone for the municipal year 2025/2026.
Pupils show their class at raising cash for charity

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Josh Timlin

A SCHOOL’s Herculean effort to raise cash for Sheffield Children’s Hospital has broken the £60,000 barrier after a near-decade fundraising campaign. Penistone Grammar School’s leaders and pupils came together last week to present a cheque to the hospital, which has benefited from school-wide charity activities. The funds were raised through a wide range of creative and community-driven initiatives including bake sales, Christmas fairs, fancy dress and non-uniform days, as well as sponsored runs.