The Proud of Barnsley celebration night attracted a sell-out crowd of almost 550 people to the Barnsley Metrodome. In all, 20 awards were handed out, recognising the achievements of volunteers, community groups, charity fundraisers and campaigners from across the borough. There was also special recognition for local boxer Callum Simpson who received the inaugural Sporting Icon award after winning the British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight title in the summer. YOUNG SU

Analysis from Barnsley's 2-2 draw at home to Reading on Tuesday. Davis Keillor-Dunn put the hosts in front but, after a Sam Smith double, Josh Earl salvaged a point. HOME FORM HOLDING BARNSLEY BACK BADLY THESE two teams are due to play again in Berkshire on the final day of the League One season in May. Based purely on the performance on Tuesday, any neutral would surely say the Reds look more likely to be...

LAST year saw the fewest new businesses created in Barnsley since local records began, the latest figures have revealed. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, around 865 new businesses opened in Barnsley in 2023, down from 960 a year earlier. Meanwhile, 875 businesses closed in the area last year, down from 975 in 2022. This means the total number of businesses in Barnsley fell slightly last year. Local records go back to...

Matty Craig is looking forward to potentially facing his identical twin brother when Barnsley host Reading tomorrow from 7.45pm. Tottenham Hotspur loanee Matty Craig has been mainly a substitute recently for Barnsley, as he tries to break back into the competitive Reds midfield, while his sibling Michael has started every match for Reading at right-back. The brothers, 21, were together in the academies of Watford and Spurs. Matty told the Chronicle: “We’ve got...