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The partner of a young Barnsley dad who died just weeks after his cousin says the family have been overwhelmed with the support of the community following the two heartbreaking tragedies. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
CONOR Hourihane's Barnsley side showed real intent as they beat Harrogate Town 3-0 at the Exercise Stadium on Saturday afternoon. barnsleychronicle.com/article/32565/…
BARNSLEY ran out 3-0 winners against Harrogate Town on Saturday afternoon. barnsleychronicle.com/article/32564/…
Every pupil at a primary school who is due to start secondary school in September failed to meet the ‘expected standard’ for writing in their SATs. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
A Bosnian refugee brought to the town more than 30 years ago by a Dodworth couple - who risked their own lives to smuggle him out of his war-torn homeland - says he has never forgotten the love of Barnsley people. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
A FIRST of its kind scheme to provide EVERY parent in the town a voucher to pay for their child’s school uniform will be influential in supporting families during the cost-of-living crisis, bosses behind the scheme say. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
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FIVE Barnsley villages will ‘lose their identities’ after the council’s planning board approved plans for work to start on the town’s largest-ever development this week, according to a councillor who voted against the proposals. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too.
GOALKEEPER Murphy Cooper has signed for Barnsley FC on a season-long loan deal from QPR. barnsleychronicle.com/article/32296/…
A bitter battle over plans to build more than 1,500 homes along the M1 corridor is set to end next week – after Barnsley Council’s planning bosses earmarked what is the town’s largest-ever development for approval. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
An almost decade-long campaign which fought to reduce the speed limit on a road where drivers were clocked at more than 70mph past a school has finally ended – after an official order to approve the scheme came into force to protect children. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
A column by Barnsley FC chief executive Jon Flatman who discusses this weekend's fight, pre-season and the new Reds kit barnsleychronicle.com/article/32128/…
A transformation of Barnsley Hospital’s breast cancer services – which already treats thousands of women every year – is set to commence thanks to the launch of a new lifesaving appeal. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
THE mum of a young girl who has devastatingly been diagnosed with a brain tumour for the second time is on a fundraising mission to support her daughter – but she admits she’s facing a race against time. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
Calls have been made for a level crossing to be permanently closed after shocking instances of youngsters being caught dicing with death – just inches away from thundering trains – were revealed by concerned transport bosses. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
Gralloch UCI World Series, Scotland I am not afraid to say this was one of my biggest goals of the season and my first time racing a UCI race in the UK... barnsleychronicle.com/article/31964/…
A Barnsley mum whose 35-year-old daughter died due to alcohol addiction is warning we face an ‘addiction epidemic’ – and has called on authorities to do more to support those who are in need. Tomorrow's paper is available online, too. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
A young mum who received the devastating news that she had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time says she wants to ‘live and see her daughter grow up’ – and the community are on a fundraising mission to make her dream a reality. barnsleychronicle.com/epaper
