CHRISTMAS SONG: Danny Malin, whose festive song will raise cash for charity.

Rate My Takeaway Danny dedicates homeless charity single to grandma’s taties

BARNSLEY’S YouTube star Danny Malin - who runs the hit channel Rate My Takeaway - is set to release another Christmas charity single in aid of a homeless charity. Danny clocks up millions of views each month on his YouTube channel where he reviews food from across the country. His latest charity song will be released at the start of December and is called ‘The Best Roast of the Year’ - and is dedicated to...

Award recognises community trust’s mental health work

World-famous author’s bear hunt will lead to Barnsley

‘A-Team’ criminals jailed after spate of burglaries

Bright Nights to feature story on Cineworld building

Kelechi hoping for more chances but insists the team comes first

KELECHI Nwakali says adding physicality and defensive steel to his obvious footballing talent has been key to him finally getting an opportunity for Barnsley. The 26-year-old Nigerian midfielder had played just a few minutes of League One football after signing from Portuguese club Chavez in the summer on a three-year deal. But, when Max Watters had to come off after seven minutes with the Reds already 1-0 down at Cambridge on Saturday, the former Arsenal...

Clarke praises away fans and explains system switch

OAKWELL ROUND-UP: Watters setback, women draw and loan goals

Talking points from draw at Cambridge

Clarke pleased with performance with praise for Humphrys and Nwakali

Ian Harley and Melvyn Lunn hand cheques to representatives of SSAFA and the RBL.

Charities benefit from Holgate Heroes book

PUPILS and local dignitaries turned out to honour the Holgate Grammar School ‘old boys’ who lost their lives in both world wars - ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten. At Shaw Lane Sports Club last week, dozens turned out to honour the former pupils, after local historians like Ian Harley, Melvyn Lunn and Jane Ainsworth saved the plaque from gathering dust in a store room when the school closed down. The Griffin Suite was...

Nearly £2m set aside for travel hub scheme

Community charity set to unveil new home

Memorial garden ‘a lasting tribute’ to ambulance station staff

New equality role for Reds’ youngster

Successful week capped by Montgomery winning new ‘beast’ race

BARNSLEY AC’s Phil Montgomery took the win at the new Beast of Bamford Fell race. The nine-mile mixed terrain course, with 660m of ascent, takes in the Hope Valley and goes up Bamford Edge and across to Win Hill before heading back down to the Recreation Ground at Thornhill. Phil’s time was 1-04-45. Penistone Footpath Runner Tom Fryers finished second at the Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race near Glossop. The 4.5-mile route is mainly on...

Dearne delighted to be top but not getting carried away

Jenson back on podium and Christine given award

‘Fantastic bunch’ up to sixth after beating Lincoln 4-0

Gawber continue good form

Accountancy consultancy scoops well-being award

A BARNSLEY accountancy consultancy has been named the first of its kind in the region to be recognised for its exceptional commitment to employee health and wellbeing. GBAC Ltd, based in the town centre, employs 36 members of staff. It received the Be Well@Work silver award recently for its work in supporting its employees. The council say the company has excelled in various areas, including mental health support, consultation and communication, training and development, health...

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Council’s nursery gets top Ofsted grading

Oliver back in goal after horror accident

Liz’s creations going on show at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Reds held to draw at Cambridge

A bad start and poor finishing cost Barnsley as they were held to a 1-1 draw at lowly Cambridge United on Saturday. The hosts took the lead early on but Stephen Humphrys levelled with an excellent individual goal on 17 minutes. After a disappointing first half, the Reds were on top after the break but missed a series of good chances. They are unbeaten in five but slipped down a place to...

Reds look for sixth win in eight away games at lowly Us

COMMENT: Huge progress in last month

VIMAL YOGANATHAN: I was only brown player and that has to change

New role and ‘respect’ key to Russell’s form

Just 57 houses added to council stock in four years

DEMAND for council housing is significantly outstripping what is available in Barnsley - after it was revealed just 57 homes were added to the local authority’s stock in the last four years. More than 5,500 residents are currently on a waiting list for a house, while Berneslai Homes - the organisation which runs the council’s 18,000-strong stock - receive about 5,000 applications a year. Council bosses have expressed desires to acquire 211 new properties in...

‘Scourge’ of knife crime is made a police priority

New play group to become big part of community

Off-road bikers could face eviction notices

Alexandria brings home title from London awards ceremony

Both Barnsley teams beaten but Dearne stay top with win

Barnsley RUFC's men suffered an eighth straight defeat as they lost 28-20 at home to mid-table Castleford. The second-bottom Shaw Laners have six points from ten games and are ten points adrift in the bottom two in Yorkshire Division Three. They now have a two-week break before visiting title-chasing Old Otliensians on November 30. Barnsley Ladies also had a bad weekend, losing 26-7 at bottom club Bishop Auckland in Championship One North. The Shaw Laners...