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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Birthday tribute in memory of young mum

4 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

FRIENDS and family of a young mum who died on Easter Sunday came together on what would have been her 30th birthday to raise funds for those who supported her. Alex Warden, 29, was ‘funny, bubbly’ and loved by all those that knew her. And her mum, Alison Fitzgerald, told the Chronicle that she was also a real fighter due to what was going on behind the scenes.
Iconic musical with a Twist comes to Barnsley

5 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

A BOLD new take on the iconic musical Oliver Twist will be coming to Barnsley Civic next month. Twisted! The Musical, an original production that picks up the story of Oliver Twist 15 years after the events of Charles Dickens’ classic novel, will be performed at the Civic from July 24 to 26 as part of a national theatre tour.
Barnsley issues most dog fouling fines

5 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

NO council in England has handed out more fines for dog fouling over the last five years than Barnsley Council. A new study by dog marketplace puppies.co.uk has found over 50,000 reports of dog fouling across the country in the past five years. It found there were 1,618 reports of dog fouling in Barnsley. It also found Barnsley Council issued 283 fixed penalty notices to dog owners caught letting their pets foul public land, meaning it came first in England for fines issued.
BPL teaming up with town’s 10K

6 days ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

BARNSLEY Premier Leisure has been named as the official charitable partner of the Barnsley 10k. Taking place a week on Sunday, the event will see 2,000 runners take to the streets of Barnsley.
Councillor hits out at leak as drought announcement issued

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

A LOCAL councillor has slammed Yorkshire Water after yet another leak began in Darfield - and it comes just days after it was officially announced there was a drought in the county. Residents of Darfield are once again facing the inconvenience and frustration of a water leak on the A635 Doncaster Road, close to the Mumbai Lounge restaurant.
Jobs in doubt as Poundland confirms hub closure

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

THE FUTURE of around 100 staff at Poundland has been plunged into doubt after the retailer confirmed plans to close down its distribution hub in Darton. Poundland bought the warehouse, at Darton Business Park on Barnsley Road, from Fulton’s Frozen Foods following its acquisition of the business. However, after labelling the Barnsley unit a ‘true centre of excellence’, bosses announced this week that there were plans to close it later this year.
‘Real investment’ being forecast by town’s MP

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

BARNSLEY Central MP Dan Jarvis has praised the government’s spending review - stating it will bring ‘real’ investment into the town. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented the government’s spending review, outlining a comprehensive plan to invest in the nation’s future. In Barnsley, funding will include projects of education, child poverty and energy efficiency.
‘Zombie’ drug line will haunt town no longer

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

A DRUGS gang labelled the ‘Zombie Line’ which terrorised Barnsley’s streets - while generating more than £70,000 a month - has been dismantled following an extensive police operation. The drug line, operated by Caleb Goulding and Salem Galab, was suspected to be supplying class A drugs in the Barnsley area, mainly cocaine. In December of 2024, a covert operation came to a conclusion when armed officers stopped Goulding while he was travelling in Birdwell.
Staff continued strike action over plans to extend school day

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

STRIKE action continued at Outwood Academy Shafton this week due to plans to extend the day - much to the frustration of the school trust’s bosses. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) working in schools operated by Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) took action on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It follows two days of strike action the week before, and a further day earlier this month.
King’s birthday honours given to Barnsley trio

1 week ago | barnsleychronicle.com | Jack Tolson

THREE Barnsley natives have been named alongside David Beckham and darts star Luke Littler in the King’s special Birthday Honours List. The list recognises celebrities and local community heroes for their achievements or service to the country, by awarding them with honours such as an OBE, MBE or CBE. The awards are handed out twice a year in the UK - once at new year and then again in June on the monarch’s official birthday.