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Actress Sherrie Hewson set for Barnsley date
ONE of the country’s most celebrated actresses will be coming to the Lamproom Theatre for ‘an evening with’ event.
Sherrie Hewson, famed for her roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Benidorm, will arrive in the town on July 6.
Also, as a panellist on Loose Women for 14 years, Sherrie has built a reputation for her natural ability to entertain and has kept audiences laughing for countless decades.
A spokesperson for the Lamproom said: “From...
Barnsley FC
Reds hit for six after early Mael red card
Mael de Gevigney was sent off in the third minute at leaders Birmingham City and Barnsley eventually lost 6-2.
The Blues took the lead from the penalty spot but Davis Keillor-Dunn levelled within a few minutes.
The hosts scored twice early in the second half and, after Stephen Humphry replied, added another two.
It was a gutsy first half display by the Reds who played with ten men for nearly the...
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Courier fraudster stung town pensioner for thousands
POLICE have urged people to remain vigilant after a Barnsley pensioner became the latest to be scammed by an alleged over-the-phone ‘courier’ fraudster.
On Tuesday, March 25, police received reports that a woman received a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer.
The woman, who is in her 80s, was told that her bank card had been used for fraudulent activity.
She was asked to withdraw money from her local bank...
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CALLUM SIMPSON: Red fans have always had my back, now I need you again
Oakwell has always meant a lot to me.
Growing up in Barnsley, the club’s always been part of the community and something I’ve felt connected to.
I’ve had some great memories there with friends and family, and now to be stepping into the ring on that pitch is something really special.
I’ve always been a fan of players who gave everything for the shirt, and Conor Hourihane was one of them. Seeing him back at...
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Delilah’s delight as she aims to break America
A BARNSLEY punk rock artist is set to take America by storm this summer as she embarks on a month-long tour around the States.
Delilah Bon, the alter ego of Lauren Tate, has announced her first US tour which will start on August 1.
It comes after her UK and European ‘Evil, Hate Filled Female Tour’ sold out all 18 dates in 2024.
After selling out venues across the UK and Europe, performing at iconic...
Barnsley FC
McCarthy says Oakwell record ‘scandalous’ and ‘errors cost us every week’
CONOR McCarthy says Barnsley’s home record this season is ‘scandalous’ and that: ‘individual errors cost us every week.’
The 11th-placed Reds have won just five of 20 home league games and have conceded the most goals on their own turf in the third tier.
Defender McCarthy told the Chronicle: “It’s nowhere near good enough, for the demands and expectations we set ourselves playing for Barnsley Football Club.
“Five wins in 20 is scandalous
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Prints will help raise hospital funds
A LOCAL photographer donated 20 more prints of his work to Barnsley Hospital Charity this week in a bid to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Darren Green, from the town centre, has donated some of his wildlife photograph prints to the charity to help raise some money for the service in the past.
And this week he donated 20 more to raise funds for a worthwhile cause.
He told the Chronicle:...
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Church lose semi-final on penalties
PENISTONE Church lost on penalties in their NCEL League Cup semi-final at Knaresborough Town on Tuesday.
After a 0-0 draw, the hosts progressed 5-4 in the shoot-out.
Church coach John Whitehead said: “The first half was to and fro and we cancelled each other out.
“We gave the lads some ideas for the second half and they played well but couldn’t find the winning goal.
“The lads ran their blood to water against a team...
