Barnsley Chronicle Epaper 14.06.24

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By Josh Timlin

dismissed her claims for almost 40 years. Elliott Appleyard was found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting Carol Higgins, from Penistone, following a two-week trial at Leeds Crown Court in January 2019 at the age of 71. He had denied five counts of rape and ten counts of indecent assault which happened between April 1982 and April 1985 – when Carol was aged between 12 and 15 – but was found guilty by a jury and jailed for 20 years. She escaped her father’s clutches aged 15 but West Yorkshire Police did not press charges against Appleyard, formerly of Gilthwaites Crescent, Denby Dale, when she first complained about her abuse in 1984. Carol went back to the police again in 2005, 2012 and 2014 and, when she returned in 2015, officers decided to investigate when she wrote to Dee Collins – who was then the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police – urging her to reopen the case follow-

ing decades of mental struggles as a result of the abuse she endured.

The mother-of-two has since been in a civil court battle with the police having accused them of infringing her human rights, culminating in the police apologising for the ‘trauma’ they caused and paying compensation of £15,000, as well as the £90,000 which was accrued in years-long court costs.

Carol, who waived her right to anonymity afforded to all victims of sexual abuse upon Appleyard’s conviction, told the Chronicle: “I first reported my dad to the police for raping me in 1984.

“I was 15, had to make a 17-page statement and endure internal forensic tests.

“They had me jumping up and down on blotting paper and I was internally bleeding.

“Whilst still in the police station an officer said to me that ‘if this goes to court your name will be blackened and dragged through the mud and you will be made out to be the biggest liar going’.

“I have lost count of how many times the police said I had lied, that there was insufficient evidence and that it would be unfair to the suspect.

THE letter of apology, issued by West Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable John Robins to Carol Higgins, confirmed the force had failed in its duty to protect a vulnerable person.

“I offer my sincere apology for the way in which you have been treated over the last 39 years,” it said.

“It is accepted that your extremely serious and truthful allegations took too long to come to justice, resulting in the delay of the prosecution of your abuser and that this was not your fault.

“The destruction of the material arising from the 1984 investigation created

“I was fighting a losing battle – I felt confused and embarrassed by what was going on when I should have been made to feel proud for bravely coming forward to report an extremely serious crime.

“The effects of the sexual, physical and psychological abuse were not limited exclusively to this period – it has had an impact on my entire adult life.

“I was once told that paternal rape is like putting a nuclear bomb under the family and picking up the pieces is impossible.

“I didn’t just lose my dad, I lost my whole family, along with my childhood, innocence and sense of selfworth.

“I was left with no choice but to live alone at 16 years old in a cold, rented house in Penistone feeling frightened with no-one to turn to.”

Carol, 55, described the apology as ‘welcome’ but ‘bittersweet’.

“The apology and settlement represents a culmination of years of fighting, from 1984 to the present day, and of never giving up.

“It is the first time in 39 years that West Yorkshire Police has acknowledged that the offences my father committed against me were not dealt

a situation in which you had to push in order to obtain justice.

“In hindsight, it would have been appropriate for the police and the CPS to have rebuilt the crime file in 2005 – a decision should have been made to re-investigate the matter and it is a matter of profound regret that it wasn’t.

“You were a vulnerable and traumatised victim of serious sexual abuse – it is acknowledged that the failure exacerbated your suffering and distress and it is accepted that you tried to raise this, but it was not accommodated.

with effectively and quickly.

“They say that lessons have been learned from my case and I truly hope they have.

“It acknowledges that their failure to investigate meant that I was forced to continually fight to ensure that a rapist face criminal justice.

“This re-traumatised me and exacerbated my suffering, caused me significant additional distress and unnecessarily delayed my recovery.

“If I had not had the tenacity and strength to repeatedly report the abuse despite repeated refusals to investigate historical child sexual abuse, then a serious sex offender would not have faced criminal justice.

“Discussing rape, especially paternal rape, is shied away from and is a taboo subject because it is an ugly or sensitive subject which people do not want to think about or accept happens.

“I am glad it has been recognised that their conclusions were wrong –hopefully my story will help others.

“My battle may appear to be over but while ever there are children in this world suffering, my battle will never be over.”

“Any victim of the offence that you had been subjected to should expect to have their case dealt with effectively and quickly and with as little re-traumatisation as possible.

“I profoundly regret that this was not your experience; it is recognised that having to fight for so long to bring your abuser to justice has unnecessarily delayed your recovery from the trauma you endured.

“In closing, I offer my personal reassurance that West Yorkshire Police has learned from the mistakes made in your case.”

APOLOGY AT LAST: Carol Higgins, who fought to secure a conviction against her rapist father, Elliott Appleyard (below).

WILLIAMS,

FOSTER,

LORD,

Shirley (née Scorah)

A wonderful Mum, Nannan, Great-Nan, auntie and friend. Passed away peacefully 23rd May 2024, aged 87 years.

A truly beautiful soul and an angel on this earth, will live on forever in our hearts. Funeral to take place at Barnsley Crematorium, Ardsley on Wednesday 26th June at 11.30am. Donations in lieu of flowers to Barnsley Hospital, Ophthalmology Dept. Enquiries regarding donations to Hadfield Funeral Directors, 01226 733444.

OLIVER,

Paul

In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandad who passed away Monday 3rd June 2024. Your name we often mention, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, What’s more you never will. Love from sons Ben and Luke, daughter Paige, grandchildren and family xxx

In loving memory of a dear brother. Although we smile and make no fuss, No-one misses you more than us, And when old times we oft recall, Then we miss you most of all.

Love from brothers Robin and David and all the family xx

OLIVER,

Paul

Always in our thoughts, Rest in peace. From Auntie Margaret Garnett and family xx

RIPPON, Shirley —

To lose a Mum you dearly love, Is hard beyond belief, Your heart comes near to breaking, And no-one knows your grief. I had a wonderful Mum, And loved her ‘til the end, I lost two precious things that day, My Mother and my friend. — From loving son Dave and daughter-in-law Lorraine RIPPON, Shirley

and Joe and partners Alicia and Jackie I’ll blow kisses into the sky so blue, Catch them Grandma, they’re all for you. — From your little darling great-grandson

BAMFORTH,

— From Mick, Tony, Teresa, Diane, Kevin and families xxx

BERRY, Anthony — Died 15th June 2022. Sad are the hearts that love you, Sad are the tears that fall, But living without you, Is the saddest part of all. Miss you so much. — Love from Mum and all your family

CARNEVALE, Gerard — East Yorkshire Regiment - 2nd Bn who died during Normandy campaign on 28th June 1944 aged 19. Laid to rest in Hermanville War Cemetery. Son of Francesco and Rosa Carnevale of Barnsley. We will remember him and his comrades on the 80th anniversary of the D-day landings.

CARR,

Donald

Loving memories of a dear and loving husband who passed away on 13th June 2021.

Loving memories of our wedding anniversary on 12th June.

The tears in my eyes I can wipe away, But the ache in my heart will always stay.

Tenderly treasure the past,

With memories that will always last. I love and miss you Don. All my love, ‘Til we meet again.

From your ever-loving wife, Iris xxxx

Loving memories of a Dad and Grandfather.

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

From Garry and Ruby xx

CARR, Muriel — Those special memories of you, Will always bring a smile, If only we could have you back, For just a little while, Then we could sit and talk again, Just like we used to do, You always meant so very much, And always will do too, The fact that you’re no longer here, Will always cause us pain, But you’re forever in our hearts, Until we meet again. — From your daughters Sandra and Jacqueline, son-in-law Stephen, partner Tony, Elaine, John and family

HAMPSHIRE, Barbara

Sadly passed away 20th June 2015.

Time slips by and life goes on, But from my heart you are never gone. From loving husband Roy and family

LYMAN, Keith — Remembering a still much-missed son, brother, nephew, cousin who left us on 13th June 1991 and remembering his birthday on 14th July. You are never more than a thought away, Love and miss you always son. — From Mam xx Robert x Yvonne x David x Angela x Mark x and all the family

YOUNG,

Kayleigh Anne

WILLIAMS,

WILLIAMS,

NICHOLAS, Pat — Passed away June 14th 2021. We thought the day we lost you, Would be the hardest part to bear, But living life without you, Is what really seems unfair, Smiles may hide our sadness, And tears are wiped away, But the heartache of losing you, Never goes away. — Love from Trev, Sharon and Phil, Diane and Craig and your loving grandchildren xxx THELWELL, George — In loving memory of a loving husband, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad who went to sleep on 20th June 2009. We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But memories last for ever. — From ever-loving wife Irene, daughters Diane, Joanne and families

THORNTON, Marguerite Joyce ‘Mags’ 20th

family xxx

Birthday wishes for our darling daughter, sister and auntie on 15th June. We miss you every moment, From the breaking of the dawn, But celebrate with grateful thanks, The day that you were born. Whispering to the Heavens on your special day, Hoping our love

Bridge to remain closed for a year

the Secretary of State for

By Josh Timlin

A TWO-YEAR-LONG closure order at a well-used bridge on the Trans Pennine Trail has been extended for another 12 months. Bullhouse Bridge, which carries the Trans Pennine Trail across the A628 at Millhouse Green, was closed to the public in May 2022 after inspectors uncovered a rotten deck.

Government cash – totalling £150,000 – was secured last year which locals hoped would fast-track the fitment of a new deck to replace the current one, which is unsafe to carry weight on the popular route.

Despite the council putting the contract out to tender – which saw several firms lodge their initial interest – nobody bid to take on the ‘specialist’ work and it’s now set to be reopened to companies.

BAMFORTH, Susan — Happy Heavenly birthday to our dear sister. Love and miss you always. — From Mick, Tony, Teresa, Diane, Kevin and families xxx

CROSSLAND,

Nadeen Ann

Loving 70th birthday memories, June 13th. To a beloved wife, Mam, Nan, daughter, sister and aunt. We will always love and remember you.

From Al, Leanne, Antony, Mam and all the family xxxx

DRANSFIELD, Brian — Loving birthday memories of a dear husband, Dad, Grandad and GreatGrandad who would have been 90 on June 18th. We cannot send a birthday card, Your hand I cannot touch, God will take our greetings, To the one we loved so much. Lots of love. — From Ada, Stephen, Diane, Carol and families

HOYLAND, Samantha Jane — 13th June 1970 - 4th October 2015. Always remembered. Special birthday memories. — Love from Jane and Hannah xx

RICHARDSON, Sam

The Chronicle can reveal that a 12-month extension was granted this week.

A spokesperson from the Trans Pennine Trail said: “We fully understand continued public concerns about the delay in replacing the bridge deck on the trail and can only reassure people that this is our priority.

“Unfortunately, we have received no responses to the recent tender process for the works.

“We have been discussing the work with the council’s highways team but despite their best efforts, as of June 11, they cannot find space within their works programme to take on this project and achieve it this year.

“So, procurement colleagues are now preparing to go back out to tender for eight weeks which might encourage responses from companies who didn’t have the time to respond previously.

“Due to no-one coming forward to bid for the work we have had to apply to

Birthday memories for a loving husband Sam who would have been 90 on 19th June. Behind a smile is always a tear, For the

Doris xxx

ANNOYED: Couns Mandy Lowe-Flello and David Greenhough at the longclosed bridge.

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A pole lot of trouble...

By Jack Tolson

about the whole situation.

“I’m happy it’s now all been sorted.”

Coun Higginbottom, who represents the Wombwell ward, has been working with Mr Waller since the pole was erected.

He is now happy the situation has been dealt with.

He added: “I completely understand Mr Waller’s frustration and I have been supporting him in this matter.

New Lodge blaze

was going to happen – I’ve spoken to Coun James Higginbottom and he has been working on it with me.

“But Connexin seemingly haven’t followed any of the rules.

“I’ve not slept for a week because of this.

“There’s grassland 100 yards away from my house and they could have put it there. It’s just so extremely frustrating.”

But earlier this week, Connexin admitted their mistake after the council ruled the equipment was not there lawfully. The Chronicle understands the pole was meant to be built elsewhere in the area but workers ran into complications whilst at the site.

It was subsequently placed in front of Philip’s drive.

“I feel they’ve been very arrogant

“I am pleased to confirm that due process was not followed when this pole was erected and notice has been served to order its removal.

“No-one objects to necessary infrastructure being built but this needs to be done properly and in a manner that doesn’t cause unnecessary nuisance to local residents.”

A Connexin spokesperson said:

“The telecoms pole, which is part of an Internet of Things network to enable the collection of data from smart meters across the community, was placed on Dove Road, Wombwell, in error.

“After a review of the permit applications and feedback from Barnsley Council, we have requested relocation of the pole to a new and more suitable location.

“We expect this to be completed in the next two weeks. We have apologised to the resident who was affected by our mistake.”

The pressure’s off as team picks up award

WIN: Members of the council’s public health team with their award.

POLES APART: Phil Waller with the pole at the end of his drive. Picture: Shaun Colborn.

CHARGED: A man was arrested after the incident on Tuesday.

Man charged over incident

A CHESTERFIELD man has been charged by South Yorkshire Police after an object was thrown at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage on Wednesday.

Josh Greally, of Damsbrook Drive in Clowne, has been charged using threatening, abusive, insulting words and behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence following an incident in the town centre. Farage was touring the town with local candidates throughout the day and when he arrived in the town centre he was met with protesters.

Greally reportedly threw objects at the bus, narrowly missing Farage and was subsequently arrested and charged. The 28-year-old was released on bail and will appear before Barnsley Magistrates’ Court on June 26.

Brexit support makes Barnsley ‘pretty obvious target for us’ – Farage

By Finn Smith

REFORM UK leader Nigel Farage brought his election campaign bus to Barnsley as he tried to secure the party’s position locally.

The candidate for Clacton arrived in Barnsley on Tuesday just two weeks after his predecessor – Richard Tice –visited the town, claiming the area is a target seat for the upcoming general election. The party leader – who took up the role last week after initially saying he wouldn’t run in the

seat for us.”

Farage insists that the results of the election have already been called, as he claims ‘Keir Starmer will be the

Prime Minister’ in a few weeks’ time.

Nevertheless, he is placing himself and his party as the new opposition, as he aims to steal former

Conservative voters.

“Right across the country, including Barnsley, we are now in second place,” he added. “Labour are still some way ahead and there’s no question about that at this moment in time. But the big message to Conservative voters in Barnsley is don’t waste your vote.

“You’re going to come third, while our candidates have a chance, a real chance, of being damn close if not beating Labour.

“So a Tory vote actually in this situation leads to a Labour success.

“I’d say to potential Labour voters that Starmer’s going to win anyway, so just remember this is the man who campaigned for a second referendum.

ing numbers.

“Don’t forget that the Brexit Party candidate here in one of the seats got 30 per cent last time.

“Clearly, the Conservative vote was the difference between us beating Labour and us not beating Labour.

“So this is a pretty obvious target

“This was the man who thought you were too stupid, too thick and that what you’d done was wrong.

“You know that with me I will fight on these issues and in particular stop the population explosion.”

Despite high polling figures, it’s not been smooth sailing for the party locally, as only last weekend Barnsley

North candidate Robert Lomas was reported to have made derogatory and racist remarks.

The party leader insists he hadn’t heard the details of this, and will be ‘looking into it’, but the Chronicle understands it’s a reason why Mr Lomas did not attend the tour.

“I’ve been hit cold with this, I will look into it.

“But in many cases it’s how ordinary folk speak.

“This is the point, we’re almost judging people through a lens of what’s acceptable in Westminster after Oxford University, as opposed to people who have passion and are worried about things.

“My track record on this is clear for all to see – I never work with the BNP or any organisations like that, I’ve always said we’re a colour-blind party and we welcome people of all nationalities.

“If I find cases where people are deeply unpleasant, I’ll act – if it’s how people speak down the pub, I’ll take a different route.”

The Times reported that Lomas had said that the ‘black people of Britain’ were ‘grifting the race card’ and should ‘get up off your lazy ar**s’ and stop acting ‘like savages’.

He is also reported to have said that asylum seekers ‘have it in their DNA to lie’.

‘His charm comes from feeling like he’s one of us...’

THE first thing you notice when meeting Nigel Farage is how friendly he is. On Tuesday I got to spend around an hour-and-a-half with the polarising leader of Reform UK as he toured Barnsley to secure his party’s position in what he believes to be an important seat. Some would count this as a blessing, others a curse, but it’s undeniable that despite his controversial exterior, Nigel is very approachable.

Surrounded by journalists and fans, he made time for each of us to have a conversation with him and get any interview footage we needed. Despite his breath – which smelled of a mix of coffee, cigarettes and beer – he was easy to talk to, and quickly charmed each of us. Towards the end of our journey, as we rode on the top of his open-top bus into town centre, he even set aside time for the fans present to get selfies in an impromptu photoshoot. When you’re not challenging him, he is a kind figure, and while he’s in this mood I’m sure even the biggest detractors of his policies would enjoy an hour in the pub with him. As a young journalist, this was appreciated. I’ve never interviewed someone as famous as him, and never been involved in such a big press gath-

ering. When I approached him in a quiet moment to ask about how he felt meeting members of the public in Hoyland – after my one-on-one interview about an hour prior – he smiled and happily answered all my questions as if I’d known him for months.

But, this doesn’t change the fact that many believe his politics to be stubborn and controversial, as Farage places the blame on almost all issues the UK faces on immigration.

Talking to him about the day-today troubles affecting locals, and what his party could do to help, Farage repeated the sentiment that by stopping immigration – and

Walkabout called off as noisy protestors swarm campaign bus

NOT all were happy to see Reform UK leader Nigel Farage arrive in town with a large

bringing an end to what he refers to as an ‘exploding population’ – he would fix everything.

Trying to bring the conversation to housing, or the cost-of-living changed little, as he stuck with talking about this one issue that he feels so comfortable discussing.

His charm comes from feeling like he’s ‘one of us’ – despite his private education and extreme wealth – and his policies are, critics claim, built on fear.

It’s no wonder that his presence incites passionate protests from supporters and opponents – and that’s why town centre erupted upon his arrival.

Reporter Finn Smith rode along on the campaign bus and spoke to Nigel Farage about his party’s plans for Barnsley.

BANNERS: Protestors gathered in the town centre during the visit.

By Josh Timlin

Man claims he is being ‘left to die’ over op refusal

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Carol’s decades-long wait for an apology

CAROL Higgins’ story shocked the nation in 2019 when – finally – her despicable ‘dad’, Elliott Appleyard, was jailed for raping her countless times under a reign of terror which started when she was just 12.

He denied multiple counts of rape and indecent assault which happened between April 1982 and April 1985, forcing his daughter to once again re-live the shocking ordeal she had been put through.

I remember covering that two-week trial at Leeds Crown Court, sickened that a so-called father could firstly commit such heinous crimes and secondly sit there and deny every single thing that was put to him.

Thankfully, the jury saw through the monster’s claims and he was jailed for 20 years at the age of 71.

However, there’s much more to Carol’s harrowing story than the long battle for justice.

She escaped her father’s clutches aged 15 and bravely moved into a rented house at 16 in Penistone, but West Yorkshire Police did not press charges against Appleyard, formerly of Gilthwaites Crescent, Denby Dale, when she first complained about her abuse in 1984. Carol – without doubt the bravest and most persistent person I’ve ever spoken to during my time at the Chronicle – went back to the police again in 2005, 2012 and 2014 and, when she returned in 2015, officers decided to investigate when she wrote to Dee Collins – who was then the Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police – urging her to reopen the case following decades of mental struggles as a result of the abuse she endured.

The jury heard in the trial that Appleyard raped his daughter at home in his bed, kitchen and living room, and on another occasion in a ferry’s cabin on the way to Sweden.

He ‘ruled the household through violence’ and threats of beatings, according to prosecutors, who said he took Carol to a tattoo parlour in Barnsley town centre to have his nickname – ‘Sam’ – imprinted on her shoulder.

As well as this, he put his ex-wife’s engagement ring on his daughter’s finger, which Carol said was an attempt to turn her into ‘a wife’. ‘Vile’ doesn’t even come close to describing Appleyard.

The mother-of-two – who is now a successful author and a veteran public speaker – has been in a civil court battle with the police having accused them of infringing her human rights, culminating in the police finally apologising for the ‘trauma’ their bumbling officers caused.

Having spoken to the Chronicle this week, she reiterated the now non-contested facts that she had sought the police’s help and was continuously advised against it,

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with warnings that her name would be ‘blackened’ if she continued.

A vulnerable teenager, escaping her dad’s abuse and going to police – who she should have been able to have complete faith in –should have been applauded for complete bravery in that situation but instead was effectively mocked by the force.

The letter of apology, issued by West Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable John Robins to Carol, confirmed the force had failed in its duty to protect a vulnerable person and that lessons had been gained.

It’s available to read on today’s front page but it was ‘bittersweet’ for Carol, who welcomed the acknowledgement but said it’s basically far too little and way too late.

She’s right, just like she has been all along. If only people would have listened when it really mattered.

Concerns

get us to use self-service tills, well guess what? Yes, I won’t use them either.

I want to see a face in front of me at the checkouts. I want to make small talk about the price of toilet rolls etc – that self-service machine won’t ask how I’m doing or what a certain food is like.

And think of this: what about all of those people that live alone. From day to day, they never speak to another human being but on one day, once a week, they travel to the supermarket for their weekly shop and make eye contact and speak to the check-out assistant.

MIKE SMITH, Park Grove, Barnsley

I was interested to read Coun Steve Bullcock’s recent letter regarding public transport and its vital importance. So vital is it to the reigning Labour group that it’ll be ten years – in 2028 – before they START rolling out an integrated public transport service. BUT – and it’s a very big but – all the evidence is that a franchised public transport service won’t deliver the economic, social and environmental benefits we desperately need now and were promised six years ago by South Yorkshire’s then-mayor Dan Jarvis. In fact the evidence supports publicly-owned and funded transport systems are essential to deliver the above benefits, but once again our councillors and politicians prefer evidence-free decisions made by people who deliberately ignore the solutions which include the repeal of the 1985 and 2017 Bus Acts.

CHRIS LAMB, Hoyland

I was interested to read the letter last week from George Arthur and wholeheartedly agree that the ‘majority of Barnsley folk are not racist’.

He also made reference to coded racism of Reform UK – I don’t know if George saw the article in The Times the following day, penned by Tom Witherow?

But it doesn’t end there. What needs addressing is how the Germans can provide free access to their comprehensive and plentiful national trains, buses, trams, tubes and ferries for £41 a month while we can’t even provide a comprehensive bus service costing a basic £121 a MONTH just for one return journey a day.

How do the French, the Estonians and the Belgians provide free or very cheap access to their public transport?

The sad truth is the politicians – including the Lib Dems – won’t stand up for evidence-based policies and decisions which improve our lives, our environment, our towns and cities.

I’m quite happy to invite my new councillor and his party to meet and discuss how they can at least understand what is achievable in the face of a deregulated, privatised system which has seen 2/3 of routes and passengers disappear, created the highest fares in Europe

Barnsley North, said asylum seekers had it ‘in their DNA to lie’ and that ‘black people of Britain’ were ‘grifting the race card’ and should ‘get up off your arses’ and stop acting ‘like savages’.

Well, there isn’t anything coded about that, is there?

and a Manchester to London train ticket more expensive than a return flight to New York.

The Labour group are welcome to join us but if it had been serious about public transport they’d have looked at the 1970s South Yorkshire 2p and 10p cheap fares policy which was designed to be zero fares by 1984.

Instead Sheffield’s Labour councillor Mark Jones, when responsible for transport, arrogantly and without any supporting evidence commented ‘we’ll never go back to the days of 2p bus fares’.

I strongly suspect if Oliver Coppard and co actually asked the public if they did want to go back to the days of 2p bus fares the public would fully support it.

Instead of useless citizens’ assemblies costing £50,000 a time, why not ask the public what they want via a full public consultation?

But Mayor Coppard and co won’t and don’t want to ask, because they already know the answer.

course of action available to Mr Lomas is to withdraw from the election?

of their country. That direction, however, should never include racism or hate. Having read The Times’ article – ‘Reform candidates made racist comments and defended Ghislaine Maxwell’ – it horrified me to learn that the Reform candidate for Barnsley North had also been quoted saying asylum seekers had it ‘in their DNA to lie’ and that ‘black people of Britain’ were ‘grifting the race card’ and should ‘get up off your lazy arses’ and stop acting ‘like savages’. Racism stands in stark contrast to our national beliefs and values of equality, fair justice and mutual respect. Yet on our doorstep here in Barnsley, we risk turning those principles upside down and letting these views run rampant in our communities. Surely, we are better than this? Politics should never make us stoop so low for votes. Reform is an ‘organisation’ that

capitalises on the anger and frustration of individuals’ legitimate concerns. For example, when net migration is around 685,000 it isn’t unreasonable to question why that happened and ask political parties what they will do about this. Instead, Reform amplifies these concerns, twists and recasts the frustrations of ordinary people into divisive hate and anger. Robert Lomas’ politics are clearly divisive and antagonistic. The residents of Barnsley North deserve better representation, someone who will stand-up for those shared British values. Residents deserve someone who has a strong record in service to the people, not someone who will sow seeds of division and hatred. Sadly, a vote for Reform endorses this divisive view and makes their voice louder; the people of Barnsley are above this and better than this kind of politics. I urge residents of Barnsley to look very carefully at the politics of political parties and say no to any party that promotes racism or racist hysteria. There is no place for hate in Barnsley, especially not in those who represent us.

Inconvenient facts are ignored

STEWART HOYLE, Mapplewell

Does Tony Nuttall actually believe that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in one single state with equal rights for all?

The 20 per cent of Israeli citizens who are Arabs enjoy full rights in Israel that would be denied to them in the neighbouring Arab states, including Gaza and the West Bank. And as for gay and women’s rights?

It’s better to

That one small action is their only lifeline to communication with another person.

I honestly will queue down the aisle with one item rather than use a self-service check-out.

I was informed the other day that the petrol pumps at the Asda

Before I quote from this, I think we need to recognise that The Times would be very confident of their ground before printing this revelation of the language used by and sentiments of a Reform UK candidate.

’Robert Lomas, standing in

Somewhat amazingly, the Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said that he wanted to understand the context in which the words were said before considering any action.

Could anyone describe to me any context where such words, used by an aspiring MP, could be deemed to be remotely okay?

Surely I can’t be alone in thinking that the only reasonable

I would like to conclude by issuing an apology to your readers, as last week I said that the attendance rate at formal council meetings for David White was only 52.9 per cent. This is true for the timespan that I originally looked at but if you look at the most recent statistics from 1/2/24 to 7/6/24, his attendance figure plummets to a paltry 40 per cent. Yes, only four meetings attended out of ten. I will leave voters to form their own opinions.

The Last Post – one of the most moving parts of the ceremony –traffic continued to drown out the notes. Thousands of people died and numerous Barnsley people wished to honour their sacrifice – but many couldn’t even hear the service. Disrespectful and shameful.

silence – wasn’t.

Josh Timlin

Residents petition against kids’ home

By Josh Timlin

signatures against the plan which relates to a home on Wood Walk, Royston. It is the second bid to convert the property after planning board members opted to refuse initial proposals two years ago, when just 14 objections were raised by residents.

Councillors said the scheme would be ‘detrimental’ to neighbours due to noise and disturbance and subsequently refused the bid.

Applicant Dr Amjid Usman wants to turn the property into a home for three youngsters and says the use will be ‘no different to that of a family home’.

Staff changeovers, documents say, will occur in the morning to avoid adding to traffic concerns. However, the petition – started by Hayley Hemmings – said the proposal isn’t suitable for the area. She said: “This will cause major disruption to a very peaceful

neighbourhood. The proposed children’s home is set to be located in an area known for its tranquility and close-knit community.

“We are concerned about the potential increase in traffic, noise and overall disruption that such a facility might bring.

“While we understand the need for children’s homes, placing one in our quiet, residential area is not appropriate and could negatively impact the quality of life for cur rent residents.

“Planning applications have been rejected twice and the non-lo cal business owners repeatedly attemped to push it through for monetary gain only.

“The council previously aired concerns about resources being pushed in this area and bring ing non-local children just adds to that constraint.

“A home such as this does not provide stability to children like foster care can as it effect ively ‘changes parents’ every two days.

“We ask the local authority to reject the planning application and consider alternative locations that would be more suitable.” Council officers confirmed in August 2021 they were investigat ing the landowner to see if works had begun before consent was in place. Matt O’Neill, executive director for growth and sustainability, said: “The council received a

By Finn Smith

Paul completes mosaic tribute to illustrator

TILE TRIBUTE: Paul Morton with Claire Wildsmith in front of the mosaic.

settlement

Dental work led to years of discomfort

By Josh Timlin

A BARNSLEY teacher who underwent routine dental treatment which led to years of discomfort has been awarded compensation having reached an out-of-court settlement with the practice responsible. Katherine Spencer, 63, was awarded £8,000 by her former dentist with the help of specialist dental negligence solicitors, Dental Law Partnership. The payment was awarded after Ms Spencer was given inappropriate dental bridge treatment, which failed to address underlying dental issues and led to years of discomfort and distress.

Ms Spencer was a regular patient at Crigglestone Dental Care, Wakefield, but due to the backlog of appointments caused by the pandemic she started being treated by a locum.

“I have always taken care of my dental health and had a dental bridge that had been in place for 28 years,” Katherine said.

“In late 2021, I visited for a couple of appointments, and the locum suggested replacing my long-term bridge.

“In December 2021, I attended appointments to have my old bridge removed and the new one installed.

“I knew very soon that something didn’t feel right.

“The bridge felt too high in my

gums and very tight, so I had to revisit the practice to have it adjusted by the same locum a few days later.

“It ruined Christmas that year as my gums remained really sore and I couldn’t eat anything other than very soft foods for the entire festive period.”

Distressed with the whole experience and unable to bite properly, Ms Spencer went back to visit her original dentist on New Year’s Eve who made adjustments and had to remove some excess glue that had been left from the original treatment.

“In January I had to revisit the practice multiple times as the area under the bridge was in a lot of pain and highly sensitive,” Katherine added.

“In February, I revisited my original dentist who reviewed X-rays taken by the locum and spotted a failed root canal at the teeth under the bridge that hadn’t been treated.” Katherine was told to visit a specialist in March 2022 as a result but she was ‘horrified’ to hear that she needed further root canal treatment, and that the case was far more complicated than the locum had led her to believe.

The lowest point was in August 2023 before the bridge replacement when, the day before Ms Spencer’s son’s wedding in France, the bridge broke at the front, leaving a large

visible gap in her teeth.

“I was absolutely hysterical – I had the tooth that had fallen out of the bridge in my hand and had to find an emergency dentist in the French countryside to stick the tooth back in on the morning of the wedding.

“I couldn’t eat during the wedding as I was terrified of the tooth falling out.”

Frustrated with the experiences she had gone through, Ms Spencer contacted the Dental Law Partnership in April 2022. Further analysis revealed the locum should have diagnosed and treated Katherine’s underlying issues.

“The fallout from the dental errors made have affected every facet of my life and the two years of remedial treatment have been complete hell,”

Jim hangs up his walking boots after D-Day beaches mission

Jack Tolson

motorhome with his wife Sue and dogs Shona and Maisie on April 12, 2021 – the day the Covid lockdown ended to undertake his walk of a lifetime. He spent 537 days on his trek around the entire British coastline to fulfil a life-long dream and to raise money for the Ghurka Welfare Trust which provides aid to Ghurka veterans, their families and communities.

To help reach his goal, Jim travelled to Normandy to walk the entirety of the D-Day beaches – ending the walk on June 6, the 80th anniversary of the operation.

He raised a further £3,000 and is hoping to raise additional funds in a different way.

Jim told the Chronicle: “I managed to complete the mission by walking 95 miles in five days. I’ve raised another £3,000. I started at Utah, then to Omaha, Gold, Juno and ended at Sword – I event had time to finish it off nicely at Pegasus Bridge.

“The coastline walk was a lot bigger but I’ve put on two stone since then so I’m carrying a bit more weight with me,” he joked.

“I’m now just over £7,000 off the target and I’ve still got 350 of my books left so if I can sell all of those I won’t be too far off.

“Hopefully I won’t have to get my walking boots out again – but I’m more than happy to do some more if I need to.” To follow Jim’s journey and to donate, follow his Facebook page ‘I May Be Gone A While’.

Day Out at Wentworth Garden Centre for Sid Bailey Residents

Residents of Sid Bailey enjoyed a wonderful day out at Wentworth Garden Centre The trip included exploring a large range of flowers and plants, visiting the gift shop, and savoring a tasty lunch outdoors.

The highlight of the visit was walking around the animal area, where residents had the chance to interact with lambs, goats, and ponies. The day was filled with joy and laughter, making it a memorable outing for everyone involved.

Crews left the scene at at 5am.

By Jack Tolson

Scott honoured to play in Normandy

A MEMBER of the world-famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band said he was honoured to play The Last Post in Normandy on D-Day. Cornet player Sergeant Scott Walker, of the British Army Band, performed at the Bayeux War Cemetery as part of the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. While at the war cemetery, Scott met with Harry Birdsall. Harry’s son-in-law is Steve Peacock, who is also a member of Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Scott was called up to serve his country shortly after his 18th birthday, just three months before D-Day. He said: “It was a fantastic event to be part of. I was honoured and proud to show my respects to these remarkable men.”

Warning of four-month bus disruption ahead

COMMUTERS are being warned buses will be unable to serve an area for the next four months. In July last year, a section of the A635 near Goldthorpe was closed after a car was deliberately set on fire in an under-

Walker with Harry Birdsall.

£1.6m boost to help pupils achieve more

By Jack Tolson

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“The goal is to elevate aspirations and academic achievement so students can reach their full potential.

“This will also include initiatives aimed at providing free and equal access to technology, eligibility for free school meals and discounted travel where feasible.”

A further £1m is also set to be approved to to fund an enhances maths and English GCSE programme for locals kids, as well as the ‘Every Child’s a Coder’ digital skills programme.

Department for Education figures show disadvantaged children in Barnsley secondary schools received an average score of 34 out of 90 points for ‘Attainment Eight’ in 2022/23, while their peers achieved a much higher score of 48.

Disadvantaged pupils include pupils known to be eligible for free school meals in any of the spring, autumn, or summer terms. The grades measure pupils’ performance in eight GCSE-level qualifications.

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“It will involve integrating Barnsley’s values derived from its history, heritage, and community bonds to motivate and inspire young people.

It’s hoped the additional funding will help bridge the gap – whilst also improving educational for all children across the town.

Council leader Sir Steve Houghton said:

“This

broadband upgrade underway for Penistone

WHY VOTE REFORM UK?

It is pretty clear to most people that voting Conservative here is a total waste of time. The Conservative candidate lives in London, has probably never even visited Barnsley, and has delivered the sum total of ZERO leaflets here. They have given up already. Shocking.

The Lib Dem vote is a protest vote - effectively a wasted vote, as they usually get around 2% in Barnsley. Impossible And the other smaller parties and independents - again, a wasted protest vote. Why bother?

When the Conservaties are soundly and deservedly thrashed on July 4th, what will happen? There will be infighting, a lengthy change of leadership process, and the party will split in the middle, some moving left-wing, and some right-wing. The last thing on their mind will be opposing the socialist Labour Government, who will be left to their own devices (they certainly have no policies), allowing unlimited immigration, restoring union power to their paymasters, and may even replace Kier Starmer with Angela Rayner - the real voice of the leftwing party.

Just a handful of Reform UK MPs will become the opposition, representing Barnsley in Parliament, like never before. Whilst challenging the Labour Government to stop the boats, fix the NHS, take care of our veterans, supercharge the economy, and much more, all fully costed in our Contract with the People, www.reformparty.uk/ourcontract-contents

Vote Reform UK to Build a Better Barnsley

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David White Barnsley South

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Barnsley comes alive to sound of music

THOUSANDS of locals flocked to the town

‘Care being delivered in front of a fire exit isn’t care...’

By Josh Timlin

‘SIGNIFICANT’ demand at Barnsley Hospital has resulted in healthcare bosses responding to claims that patients being treated in corridors due to overflowing wards has become the ‘new normal’ – after a nursing union declared the situation as an emergency due to a third of staff confirming they had witnessed it. The Royal College of Nursing’s report into care on corridors urged NHS trusts to sign up to mandatory reporting when a patient is treated without privacy to reveal the extent of overcrowding. The plight of ‘overworked’ Barnsley Hospital staff has recently been highlighted on Channel Five’s fly-on-the-wall series, Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts, which showed A and E at full capacity and ambulances queuing with patients onboard. In a clip from the series, a nurse

told the film crew: “Look at the waiting room – it’s just ridiculous.

“I’ve got to make sure that they’ve all had their treatment, that they’ve had their X-rays, that the doctors have seen them, that the doctor knows what he’s doing with them, that any transport that needs booking has been done.

“I have literally no beds, I’ve got 90 patients in the department, there’s about 12 waiting for the acute medical unit.

“There are no beds – there’s no movement.”

RCN chief executive Nicola Ranger said patients’ welfare and dignity were not being prioritised and called on regulators such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to include cases of ‘corridor care’ in their inspection criteria.

She said the situation at Barnsley Hospital is replicated across the country and that immediate change is required.

“Heavy patient flow and lack of capacity sees nursing staff left

with no space to place patients so what would have been an emergency measure is now routine,” Ms Ranger added.

“This is a tragedy for our profession – our once world-leading services are treating patients in corridors, car parks and store cupboards.

“Patients are languishing on chairs for hours on end and patients are dying in corridors.

“The horror of this situation cannot be understated – it is a national emergency for patient safety and we are raising the alarm.

“Care being delivered in front of a fire exit isn’t care and signing do not resuscitate orders in a corridor isn’t care.

“It’s a nightmare for all involved – we need to call it out as nursing staff, and health leaders and ministers need to take responsibility.

NHS bosses said they were trying to relieve the pressure by increasing the number of so-called ‘virtual wards’, in which patients are cared for at home.

A spokesperson said: “The NHS is facing significant demand for services and quality of care remains a priority.

“One of the key ambitions of our urgent and emergency care recovery plan is to improve patient flow in and out of hospitals.

“Corridor care is a scourge in our hospitals but we know the solution is to invest in our entire health and care system.” However, progress in Barnsley has occurred since last year’s filming of the series, with A and E patients’ waits being reduced despite monthly admissions hovering around the 9,000 mark.

“The NHS delivered an extra 5,000 core beds this winter, alongside measures to help patients avoid an A and E admission in the first place. Tools like our world-leading virtual ward programme and discharge lounges all help to improve care for patients.”

MEET THE CANDIDATES

reducing taxes for families and small businesses, protecting children, and investing in communities around the constituency. But I can only deliver this plan, and stand up for you in Parliament, if you support me in this election.

Dr Marie Tidball – Labour I spent the first few months of my life in Dodworth, growing up in Penistone and then living in Stocksbridge in my late teens. This place is special to me. It is my home and where we are raising our family. The NHS surgeries I had here enabled me to walk and follow my ambitions. My state education in Penistone helped me catch up and go on to do a law degree and a doctorate. I know the difference good public services make to people’s life chances; I’ve lived it. Now I want to use the skills and experiences I have to give back to the communities who made me. As your MP, I would be a strong voice for local people both here and in Westminster. In our constituency, it’s a straight up fight between us and the Conservatives.

n Getting the NHS back on its feet;

n Tackling the cost-of-living crisis to bring bills down by switching on GB Energy; n Backing British steel with £2.5bn extra investment;

n Connecting communities with better public transport;

n Reviving our high streets and local businesses;

n Securing safer communities with more police;

n Free breakfast clubs for all primary aged children. All our plans are fully costed, with delivering economic stability central to our Labour manifesto. If I were to have the privilege of being elected here, I’d be the

Farmers being crushed by supermarket

mass bureaucracy whilst we import poor quality substitutes from abroad. So, I need to tell you what I would do for you if you lend me your vote. I will fight for your family just

the neighbouring Hillsborough ward in 2022, 2023 and 2024. As a teacher and contractor in Countryside Management, I understand the value that nature brings to people. We should all be proud of the incredible green and blue spaces in our constituency such as the River Don, parts of the Peak District, and a wealth of reservoirs.

A key aim is to improve community access to these, especially for those who don’t drive, who can be the most isolated in any community.

to speak up for you boldly and courageously in Westminster, and to keep going with the important work we’re doing locally. I am the only candidate who will represent resident’s views on key issues, such as cutting immigration,

Only Labour can win against the Conservatives here. Change will only come if you vote for it. The choice is yours. You can stop the chaos, you can turn the page and together we can rebuild our country. My plan for Penistone and Stocksbridge constituency includes:

Edward Dillingham – Reform UK I am a devoted husband and

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to school and have fun, be kids.

Not indoctrinated with the alphabet soup that all other main parties are pushing.

I will fight for you, for our country, our values and especially the great people of Penistone and Stocksbridge.

Andrew Davies – Green Party Having voted Green in 2015, I was a Labour member during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership but returned to the Greens as the only party that truly reflects my beliefs of fairness, social equity, and environmental protection. I have been actively engaged in campaigning to elect Green councillors in

I would fully utilise schemes such as the Green Infrastructure Framework to reinvigorate and reconnect fragmented habitats. Bus services are vital in rural communities, and these essential public services must be taken back under public control. We need to increase the frequency of bus services within the constituency, to Sheffield, Barnsley, and the Peak District. I support the campaign to re-open the Don Valley

Miriam Cates Dr Marie Tidball

Edward Dillingham Andrew Davies Robert Reiss

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ANGEL BISHOPSIMON

Millions secured to help small businesses grow

By Josh Timlin

AMBITIOUS plans which are set to reverse the trend of businesses closing their doors will result in millions of pounds being injected into Barnsley to help secure their long-term future, the Chronicle can reveal.

Two applications for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) have been successful, with £2.5m going towards Barnsley Council’s ‘Launchpad’ scheme – which is ring-fenced for start-ups – and more than £5m for more established firms.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) – the group responsible for dividing up the government-given cash –approved both last week.

Leaders hope both schemes will encourage start-ups and give a path for small firms to grow into medium-sized enterprises, after a study revealed one in five businesses fail to make it to their second year of trading and 60 per cent go bust by the third year. According to a report, Launchpad – open to businesses with ten members of staff or less – will go towards

“It’s brilliant we can facilitate access to finance and support for our SMEs.

“The success and reliability of our Enterprising Barnsley team over recent years in delivering these projects through European funding has now been rewarded, by having our teams deliver and evolve these grants going forward through

UKSPF.

“It’s great we can boost our town’s entrepreneurs, increase productivity and provide better employment opportunities for all.”

The timely approval comes after Office for National Statistics figures showed 970 businesses in Barnsley ceased trading last year and climbed from 945 the year before.

Some 7,550 businesses were active in the town last

Dealership ditches Sheffield over ‘clean air zone’

By Finn Smith

likely they may choose to introduce the same charges as Bristol.

“Half our staff probably have cars that don’t meet the standards, and then what if customers can’t get in?

“Or what if they want to test ride a bike that doesn’t match?” Matthew decided Wombwell would be an ideal and easily accessible spot – and believes Barnsley will have a ‘competitive edge’ with businesses moving forward.

Barnsley pro kickboxers ready for bouts

The new site will be opening on June 22 where Mayor John Clarke and superbike champion James Toseland will attend.

“I have to compliment Barnsley Council,” Matthew added.

“In all the years I was in Sheffield I didn’t hear anything from that council, but as soon as I started renting this new place

“It

‘LIKE FAMILY’: The

Academy’s team, including Nathan Hill, Gasan Gindra, Neil Crossland, Blaine Wilson

PURRFECT: Frankie and Eirian with Coun Steve Hunt, Carrie Clark, Lorenzo Clark and Jodie Copley. PD093233

WHEELY GOOD NEWS: Matthew Gilder. Picture Shaun Colborn.

Homes plan is set to go ahead despite concerns

By Jack Tolson

have to put more than £1m back into the community. Avant Homes have submitted the plans to build a total of 179 homes on land off Smithywood Lane and Calver Close in Gilroyd.

The western parcel of the land will house 38 dwellings – 14 of which would be ‘affordable’ – whilst the eastern part would hold the remaining 141 properties.

This will consist of 30 pairs of semi-detached houses, eight blocks of three terraced houses, two blocks of four terraced properties and 49 detached dwellings.

Forty of those will be classed as affordable housing.

A report states: “The creation of 179 dwellings, in an area adjoining existing residential properties within a site which is previously undeveloped, would inevitably result in some noise and disturbance as a result of vehicular movements and residential activities.

“However, the two sites were allocated for housing through the Local Plan process where such factors were assessed.

“In addition, the surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature.

“There will inevitably be noise and disturbance during construction which, given the size of the development, could occur over an extended period of time.

“This will be controlled by restricted working hours and a construction method statement.”

The plans have been earmarked for approval and will be discussed by members of the council’s planning board on Tuesday despite 33 local residents objecting to the application.

Former Coun Peter Fielding and Coun Chris Wray both raised concerns about the plans – though the latter did not officially object to the plans - stating it would have a detrimental effect on the highway network as well as a strain on local services and infrastructure.

Loss of green space, increased noise and reduced highway safety were among the concerns submitted by residents.

Coun Wray said: “As with any development, it needs to be the right thing for the area and for Barnsley.

“Peter Fielding and I commented on behalf of residents two-and-a-half years ago, also raising that the application didn’t meet the council’s local plan.

“Two-and-a-half years have passed, and the plan may have changed.

“I will go into planning with both the residents and Barnsley in mind and ensuring I do my job right.” The report added: “It should be

noted that the site is within the vicinity of the M1 - junction 37 - which forms part of the strategic road network.

“As a result, National Highways placed a holding direction on the application for a number of months while modelling and further surveys and studies took place, particularly with regard to planned future development within the wider area including MU1.

“However, following the modelling and surveys National Highways were satisfied the strategic road network would not be significantly impacted as a result of the development, therefore, they lifted the holding direction and raised no objections subject to conditions.

“The data provided within the transport assessment shows that the traffic generated by this development will not have a severe impact on the existing highway network.

“Modelling was provided for all junctions where the development was anticipated to generate over 30 additional vehicle movements per peak hour up to and including junction 37 of the M1.”

As part of the application, the council are seeking more than £1m in section 106 funding – cash set aside by developers for the community – to be put into local schools.

A total of 37 primary school pupils at £16,000 each will total £592,000 whilst secondary schools will receive £416,000.

Cancer support event aims to help saves

Freda celebrates big

CELEBRATING: Joyce Marsh with her mother Freda Dobson.

charity stream

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FUNDRAISER: Damien Pedryc.

Drop in teacher numbers

By Jack Tolson

previous years. He added that teacher vacancies are causing difficulties delivering the full curriculum, with subjects taught by non-specialists and supply teachers. Teacher vacancies in state schools in England have more than doubled in the past three

years, reaching an all-time high of 2,800 in November. In Barnsley schools, 15 teaching roles needed to be filled – in line with the year before. All of these were for classroom teachers. There were also ten positions that were temporarily filled.

Pepe Di’Iasio, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “What these figures show, and what all school and colleges leaders know only too well, is that it is becoming increasingly difficult to fill teacher vacancies.

“Often this requires advertising roles several times and making use of supply staff in the intervening period, all of which has a financial cost attached.

“Teachers are the education system’s most precious resource and the next government cannot

afford to be so complacent.

“We need a comprehensive plan to address the recruitment and retention crisis and ensure schools and colleges can attract and retain the teachers they need to maintain a high standard of education for all pupils.”

Classroom teachers’ median pay in Barnsley saw an increase of seven per cent since 2022, reaching £41,300. However, this was less than the average for England, which was £43,800.

The DfE said: “The number of teachers entering and leaving service both fell though the number of entrants continues to be higher than for leavers.

“This, combined with changes in working patterns and an increase in unqualified teachers, resulted in a marginal increase to the number of teachers in England.”

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

CLIFF COMMON LANE, CRANE MOOR; EASTFIELD LANE, THURGOLAND; GUDGEON HOLE LANE, CRANE MOOR; PARK LANE, OXSPRING

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close the following from 28 June 2024 for approximately 21 days. Each street will be closed for one day only on up to two separate occasions some time during this period: Cliff Common Lane - full length. Diversion route: Dance Lane/Crane Moor Road/Halifax Road/Hermit Hill Lane. Eastfield Lane from Pinfold Lane to outside house number two. Diversion route: Bagger Wood Hill/Bagger Wood Road/ Hollin Moor Lane/Thurgoland Hall Lane/Pinfold Lane.

Gudgeon Hole Lane from Cliffe Common Lane to Cliffe Bridge. Diversion route: Dance Lane/Hand Lane/Hollin Moor Lane/Bagger Wood Road/Hood Green Road/Stainborough Lane. Park Lane from Long Lane to Cross Lane. Diversion route: Long Lane/Cross Lane.

Reason: surface dressing and lining works.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

BLEASDALE GROVE, SMITHIES; LAITHES CLOSE, ATHERSLEY SOUTH; SHELLEY DRIVE, MONK BRETTON

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close the following from 27 June 2024 for approximately 21 days. Each street will be closed for one day only on up to two separate occasions sometime during this period: Bleasdale Grove from Newhill Road to its termination.

Laithes Close from outside house numbers 187 to 223 Laithes Lane service Road.

Shelley Drive from Tennyson Road to its termination.

Reason: surface dressing and lining works.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

MERLIN CLOSE/PEREGRIN DRIVE, BIRDWELL TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Yorkshire Water, telephone: 0333 455 0061. BEECH STREET, BARNSLEY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order has been made to close Beech Street from house number 13 to house number 31, from 20 June 2024 for approximately one day. Reason: Replace manhole cover and frame.

An alternative route is available via: Cope Street/Mount Vernon Road/Sheffield Road/Park Road.

Promoter: Avove, telephone 07894459523.

HIGH STREET, DODWORTH TEMPORARY NO LEFT TURN RESTRICTION

An order has been made to introduce a temporary no left turn restriction from High Street on to Dodworth Green Road allowing traffic to travel in a westerly and northerly direction only, between 19:00 and 06:00 from 17 June 2024 for approximately one night only.

Reason: Renew chamber and cover. An alternative route is available via: Station Road, Mitchelson Avenue, Barnsley Road. Promoter: Morrison Utility Services, 03451242424. MILLHOUSE LANE, MILLHOUSE GREEN TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order has been made to close Millhouse Lane from The Old Bungalow to Bonny Bridge House, from 20 June 2024 for approximately one day. Access maintained for pedestrians.

Reason: Replace manhole cover and frame.

Promoter: Avove Utilities, telephone 07894459523.

HIGH HOYLAND LANE, HIGH HOYLAND

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order has been made to close High Hoyland Lane, from Bank End Lane to New Road, from 17 June 2024 for approximately one week. The road will be closed on weekdays only.

Reason: carriageway resurfacing works.

An alternative route is available via: New Road/Bark House Lane/Lane Head Road/Tivy Dale/Taylor Hill/Darton Road/ Cawthorne Lane/Upperfield Lane.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

PRINCESS STREET, BARNSLEY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order has been made to close Princess Street, from Park Grove to Agnes Road, from 17 June 2024 for approximately two weeks. The road will be closed weekdays only.

Reason: carriageway resurfacing works.

An alternative route is available via: Agnes Road/Park Grove.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

SMITH STREET, WOMBWELL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Smith Street from Marsh Street to house number 14, from 24 June 2024 for approximately two weeks. Access maintained for residents and emergency vehicles.

Reason: Cable overlay works.

Promoter: Linbrooke Services, telephone 07771983208.

BARNSLEY COUNTY BOROUGH

FOOTPATH 408 TEMPORARY CLOSURE

An order has been made to close Barnsley County Borough footpath number 408 from its junction with Barnsley County Borough footpath 229 to the junction with Barnsley County Borough footpath 409 in Dearne Valley Park. Works are scheduled to take place for approximately 12 days between Monday 24 June to Friday 6 July 2024. Reason: Removal of unsafe wall and replacement with new structure at Twibell Street Canal. Promoter: BMBC Park Services 01226 774353.

BARE BONES ROAD/LINSHAWS ROAD, HARDEN

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close the full length of Bare Bones Road and Linshaws Road, from 26 June 2024 for approximately three days.

Reason: carriageway patching works.

An alternative route is available via: Dunford Road/Washpit New Road/Green Lane/Lamma Well Road/Cartworth Bank Road/Gill Lane/Stony Gate/White Gate Road.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

ELDON STREET, BARNSLEY

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Eldon Street for the full length, from 11.00pm 24 June 2024 until 5.00am the following day. Reason: Replace manhole cover and frame.

An alternative route is available via: Eldon Street North/Honeywell Street/Old Mill Lane/Church Street.

Promoter: Avove Utilities, telephone 07894459523.

COLTFIELD, BIRDWELL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Coltfield, from Coronation Drive to outside house number five, from 26 June 2024 for approximately one week. The road will be closed weekdays only for up to two days only.

Reason: carriageway patching works.

An alternative route is available via: Coronation Diver.

Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

PENISTONE BRIDLEWAY NO. 110

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

The Secretary of State has authorised a further extension of the above named Order to close the section of Penistone bridleway no. 110 which crosses Manchester Road at Millhouse Green (via Bullhouse Bridge) from 23rd June 2024 for a further 12 months. Alternative access is provided via the adjacent ramp, Manchester Road and Bullhouse Lane.

REASON: Safety works on the bridge.

Promoter: Barnsley Council. Tel. (01226) 773 555.

CRANBERRY ROAD, CUBLEY/SALTER HILL LANE, SNOWDEN HILL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close the full length of Cranberry Road and Salter Hill Lane, from 24 June 2024 for approximately five days. The roads will be closed for up to three days only.

Reason: carriageway patching works.

An alternative route is available via: Mortimer Road/Oxspring Road/Long Lane/Cross Lane/Grudgby Lane/Dyson Cote Lane. Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

ALLATT CLOSE BARNSLEY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Allatt Close from Wood Street to end, from 27 June 2024 for approximately two days.

Reason: carriageway resurfacing works. Promoter: Barnsley MBC Environment and Transport, telephone: 01226 773555.

BARNSLEY COUNTY BOROUGH FOOTPATH 102 TEMPORARY CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Barnsley County Borough footpath 102 from Walton Street to Queens Drive. This Order shall come into operation on 28 June 2024. Works are scheduled to take place for approximately 3 weeks between Friday 28 June to Friday 19 July 2024. Reason: Substation Maintenance works. Promoter: Freedom Group - 0113 532 2201.

GYPSY LANE, WOMBWELL

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

An order will be made to close Gypsy Lane from Lundhill Road to house number 15, from 24 June 2024 for

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Monday to Wednesday from 09:00 until 24:00, Thursdays from 09:00 until 01:30 (the following morning), Friday to Saturday from 09:00 until 03:00 (the following morning) Supply of alcohol for consumption both on and off the premises: Monday to Wednesday from 11:00 until 24:00, Thursdays and Sundays from 11:00 until 01:30 (the following morning), Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 until 03:00 (the following morning) Hours premises are open: Monday to Wednesday from 09:00 until 24:00, Thursdays and Sundays from 09:00 until 01:30 (the following morning), Fridays and Saturdays from 09:00 until 03:00 (the following morning)

Any person wishing to make representations about the proposals outlined above can do so in writing to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG or licensing@barnsley.gov. uk by midnight of 9th July 2024. Dated: 11 June 2024

Notes: 1. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of this offence is liable on summary of conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. 2. The application is available for inspection by contacting licensing@ barnsley.gov.uk

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE

Notice is hereby given that application has been made by Mr Brett Jackson to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council for A NEW PREMISES LICENCE in respect of Tipis (temporary structures), situated on The Glass Works Square, Barnsley, S70 1GW on the following terms: Provision of live music, indoors: Seven days a week from 10:00 until 21:30. Provision of recorded music, indoors:

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until 23:00. Any person wishing to make representations about the proposals outlined above can do so in writing to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, PO Box 634, Barnsley, S70 9GG or licensing@barnsley.gov. uk by midnight of 8th July 2024 Dated: 10/06/2024 Notes: 1. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of this offence is

on summary of conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. 2. The application is available for inspection by contacting licensing@ barnsley.gov.uk

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT,

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Barnsley hope stunning cup win over York is season turning point

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Kexborough’s Adam Robinson took four wickets then Mitchell Crapper hit 56 and Danny Bowering 62 not out.

Barnsley’s Joshua Hartfield hit 84 off 70 balls with five sixes.

Kexborough moved up from last to ninth.

Darfield were dismissed for 84 chasing 135 at Tickhill 2nd XI in Division One. Liam Hague and Saman Khursheed took three wickets each. They are still top but their lead is down to four points.

Penistone moved up to second in Division Two after they dismissed Treeton 2nd XI for 114 in a seven-wicket win. There were three wickets for Jack Meek, Connor Smythe and Ben Askey then Smythe made 49 not out off 30 balls. Monk Bretton’s 152 was not enough in an eight-wicket loss at home to leaders Coal Aston.

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JUNIOR CRICKET

ELSECAR under 11s won by 54 runs at Darfield Joe Stump took three for three and Archie Hunsley three for nine. Alex Kemp top-scored for Elsecar after Archie Shepherd did so for Darfield. Darton under 11s beat Silkstone J Butterfield-Thornton made 28 off 18 balls for Darton with Silkstone’s H Scrivener taking two wickets. O Harris took two for three in

Kexborough under 11s’ win over Mexborough. Cawthorne under 13s beat Barnsley Woolley by six wickets. H Batth top-scored for Barnsley while B Gregory, W Kerry and H Butterworth took two wickets each for Cawthorne. Brook and Butterworth top-scored with Barnsley’s R Hubery taking two wickets. Rockingham under 13s beat Elsecar

Alfie Rowbottom and Joseph Kemp topscored for Elsecar. There were two wick-

ATHLETICS RESULTS

KINGSTONE Runners results from the Kimmy Kanter: 8 Shaun Dimelow, 25-00; 11, James Charlesworth, 25-52; 39, Tim Webster, 28-39; 55, Dean Bradley, 29-42; 58, Mark Bray, 29-56; 78, Paul Condon, 32-13; 98, Gary Tasker, 34-17; 103, Thomas Sweeney, 34-43; 122, Adam Grove, 36-02; 137, John Sellers, 37-03; 139, John Downing, 37-05; 141, Wayne Sidebottom, 37-30; 142, John Exley, 37-47; 146, Marie Hemingway, 38-17; 148, Dave Allemby, 38-28; 155, Caroline Batty, 39-28; 156, Jayne Halford, 39-53; 176, Andrea Kitchen, 42-09; 178, Philip Butcher, 42-21; 181, Mel Sanders, 42-50. Barnsley AC results from the Kimmy Kanter: 20, Chris McNicholas, 26-46; 33, Mark Wood, 28-09; 34, Gail Colville, 28-11; 52, Christina Laking, 29-30; 56, Gemma Thickett, 29-54; 99, Faye Lund, 34-19; 118, Ben Hopson, 35-26. Barnsley Harriers results from the Kimmy Kanter: 7, David Hanks, 24-37; 49, Mark Rawnsley, 29-18; 92, Stephen Burnley, 33-49; 124, Jerry Fisher, 36-05; 144, Jo Taylor, 38-10; 145, Emma Shepherd, 38-11; 154, Jason Shepherd, 38-57; 192, Paul Wheatley, 45-02. Barnsley Harriers results from the

ets for Rock’s Joseph Drakesford and Manvir Singh Kang. Rockingham then beat Elsecar again. Milo Bell top-scored then took two wickets as did Kang. Elsecar’s G Dyson also struck twice. Wath under 13s won at Upper Haugh. I Wainwright top-scored then took two wickets along with J Burrows and R Kirkham.

In the eight-a-side league, Cawthorne under 13s won at Darfield

Darfield’s M Shepherd top-scored with 21 off 17 balls with five balls. J Shaw took four for 18 for Cawthorne then topscored along with H Dale and R Brook. Rockingham under 13s beat Upper Haugh. Milo Bell and Manvir Singh Kang top-scored then Austin Allen took two wickets. Higham under 13s beat Silkstone United by a run. Silkstone’s Reuben Quilter top-scored then Oliver Frudd took four for three. Barnsley Woolley under 17s beat Wath by four wickets. O Wainwright and J Wainwright top-scored for Wath and F Egginton for Barnsley. T Thomas took two wickets for Wath. Monk Bretton under 17s won by three wickets at Penistone J Gillespie top-scored for Penistone and J Hayes for Monk Bretton. Wath under 15s won by ten wickets over Elsecar. K Hill took two wickets then Lachlan Gannon top-scored for Wath with 44 not out off 29 balls.

Oxspring Trunce: 43, Lisa Clarkson, 34-16; 58, Shaun Clarkson, 35-47; 64, Phill Tyas, 36-16; 106, Jon Carr, 40-04; 139, Hayley Johnson, 43-45; 140, Paul Johnson, 43-46; 181 Kay Conway, 48-56 (PB); 238, Clare Atkinson, 57-42; 244, Rachel Gray, 60-12; 247, Steve Frith, 68-18; 249, Jo Taylor, 68-51; Barnsley Harriers results from the Hull 10k: 1144, Anita Bailey, 55-37 (PB). Results from the Barnsley 5k ParkRun at Locke Park: 1, S Hinchcliffe 16-38; 2, J Haines 18-30, pb; 3, A Lavelle 18-49; 4, D Hackney 19-10; 5, D Hanks 19-16; 6, I Neville 19-38; 7, K Littlewood 21-06; 8, C Hurst 21-09; 9, C Holt 21-23, pb; 10, J Pierrepont 21-31; 11, T Lockhart 21-36; 12, L Bacon 21-38; 13, R Pierrepont 21-47; 14, B Massey 22-11 (1st Lady); 15, T Green 22-18; 16, M Fisher 22-19; 17, W Parkes 22-27; 18, D Bradley 22-32; 19, G Jones 22-48; 20, G Holmes 22-57; 21, O Sweeney 23-00, pb; 22, A Lawrenson 23-20; 23, K Trotter 23-30; 24, M Baggaley 23-39; 25, D Hague 23-47; 26, J Jordan-Clough 23-54; 27, D Scott 24-07; 28, I Collinson 24-13, pb; 29, R Haines 24-13; 30, S Beardsley 24-14; 31, D Oliver 24-18; 32, K Wild 24-21; 33, M Taylor 24-24, pb; 34, S Charnley 24-28; 35, C Almond 24-45; 36, A Thorpe 24-57;

37, J Crosby 24-58, pb (2nd Lady); 39, C Fisher 25-09 (3rd Lady); 40, D Garside 25-16, pb; 41, A Pleasants 25-17; 42, R Pleasants 25-19; 43, D Exley 25-21; 44, J Fisher 25-26; 45, S Holt 25-27; 46, A Peake 25-29; 47, J Beardsall 25-53; 48, A Knox 25-58; 49, W Hanson 26-06; 50, A Hall 26-14; 51, S Clegg 26-24, pb; 52, Z Goddard 26-28; 53, D Allemby 26-28; 54, R Crookes 26-33; 55, A Codling 26-46; 56, M Jowett 26-51; 57, L Clough 27-06; 58, S Smith 27-11; 59, J Downing 27-12; 60, D Foley 27-16; 61, T Sweeney 27-21; 62, D Kaye 27-35; 63, J Curtis 27-45, pb; 64, R Kenyon 27-50; 65, K Asquith 27-53; 66, L Hamer 27-54; 67, I Charlesworth 28-08; 68, S Hall 28-17; 71, D Plotts 28-25; 72, T Wade 28-32; 73, J Billard 28-33; 74, R Gullett 28-34; 75, C Gale 28-35; 76, J Smith 28-38; 77, L Watson 28-40; 78, D Smith 28-48; 79, S Wilding 28-48; 80, P Lawrence 28-56; 81, T Burrows 29-06; 82, J Gough 29-18; 83, E Shepherd 29-27; 84, J Taylor 29-28; 85, K Fisher 29-28; 86, E Drinkhill 29-39; 87, M Drinkhill 29-43; 88, S Townsend 29-49; 89, K Townsend 29-50; 90, C Smith 30-02, pb; 91, A Charlesworth 30-08; 92, D S Howes 30-14; 93, K Sharman 30-18; 94, A Dunhill 30-23; 95, P Moss 30-29;

Elsecar’s top-scorer was W Reavill. Rockingham under 15s beat Cawthorne by seven wickets. N Shore took three wickets and L Upton two. Upton also top-scored after J Hayes had done so for Cawthorne. Darton under 15s won at Houghton Main by 53 runs. Waheed Safi and Riley Eyre took three wickets for Houghton and H Chadwick top-scored for Darton. Darfield under 15s beat Rockingham There were two wickets each for Rockingham’s Grace Lovatt, Harshpreet Kang and Joseph Drakesford. Casey Steventon took three for two for Darfield, after Joshua Sixsmith and Lucas Rouse top-scored.

Home victory: Penistone in action against Treeton. PD093229

Home loss: Cawthorne in action against Tickhill. Picture: Andrew Copley. PD093228

Big score: Glen Burden.

Ex-Red and Leeds destroyer Foreman is now paramedic in Scarborough

By Doug O’Kane

Six Barnsley players in Yorkshire women’s squad for Twickenham cup final this weekend

Twickenham

“I can’t believe it’s happening. I am super excited to play.” Taylor-Roberts, from Royston, added: “I have been lucky enough to play at Twickenham twice before, with my university team which was amazing. But to be able to play there for Yorkshire and with some of my club-mates will be something to truly treasure”. Patrick, from Grimethorpe, added:

“To play at Twickenham is my ultimate dream. I cannot wait.

“I haven’t even thought about winning there, just playing, but that would just put the icing on the cake.”

The other three players are not from Barnsley but play for the town’s club. Bolger is the captain of Yorkshire while Brankin only took up the sport three

years ago. They beat Warwickshire 43-0, Gloucestershire 70-19 and Lancashire 30-19 to reach the final.

Barnsley head coach Will Smith said: “I am proud of the players representing Yorkshire who have played consistently well and earned their county recognition.

“It’s been great to see them performing well for the county too.

“They are part of a good group of players we have at the club.

“It’s a big challenge playing in the second tier of the women’s game nationally but the team are competitive in most games.

“We wish our players all the best for what promises to be a great occasion at Twickenham.”

good to show what you can achieve even when you are working fulltime. I think that’s benefited me. There’s no pressure, it’s a different way of training and a different focus.

“My club LeCol_RT supports me and provides a platform

Super six: The Barnsley players who are in the Yorkshire squad for their cup final at Twickenham on Saturday.

LEAGUE

Prize-winner: Heidi Morley. Recovered: Loida Lopez.

Molly Swallow and Emma Jordan.

Barnsley FC at the Euros

After re-signing for Barnsley FC in a player/coach role last week, former captain Conor Hourihane gave an interview about his first spell and his hopes for the second. Here’s what he said about....

Kieran Trippier, England

John Stones, England

Ivan Toney, England

Callum Styles, Hungary

Wembley winner: Ivan Toney with Ashley Fletcher during the 2016 EFL Trophy final victory.

Callum hopes August win is 1st of many Oakwell fights

By Doug O’Kane

BOXER Callum Simpson is aiming to win the British title on an historic night at Oakwell later this summer then sell out the entire stadium for a higher-level bout next year.

The 27-year-old super middleweight from Barnsley will fight champion Zak Chelli on August 3 for the British and Commonwealth titles. Capacity will be limited to 7,000 in the East Stand, while it will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Simpson – who is a regular at Oakwell as a fan and has been brought out onto the pitch after winning previous belts –has won all 14 of his professional fights, ten by knock-out. He told the Chronicle: “It’s been talked about for years, and it’s always been my dream, but I never thought it would actually happen.

“It’s going to be a massive occasion.

“I went to a lot of Barnsley games as a kid with my grandparents and my mates. But I never thought I’d be fighting there.

“This season, with it being a possibility, when I have been at games or brought onto the pitch, I have imagined my ringwalk, where the ring would be and the weigh-in.

“You see other fighters fight at stadiums but they are usually world title fights near the end of their careers at places like Wembley.

“I don’t think it’s ever been done for a British title before so for me to be able to do it in my 15th fight is something I am very proud of.”

Does Simpson think it will sell out?

“To be honest, I am not sure at all.

“It’s the first time anything like this has happened.

“I am confident that Barnsley fans, boxing fans and people who want to support one of their own will come out.

“I hope it sells out then hopefully we can sell the full stadium for a European title fight next year.

“If we prove we can do the numbers this time, then why not?

“I would like to think it can become my regular venue.

“Hopefully I can win at Oakwell a few times then go on Wembley.”

When Barnsley Council bought the Cryne family’s half of Oakwell late last year with the club agreeing a new longterm lease, both sides said they hoped it could be used regularly for sporting events other than football as well as concerts.

This boxing fight is the first one, having originally been set to go ahead down the road at the Metrodome.

Simpson said: “At first there were

talks about doing it at the Metrodome but, after about 400 of my fans came to my last fight in London and everyone saw the support online, they realised we could do a lot more.

“In Barnsley we don’t have a middle ground – somewhere that holds about 3,000.

“It was the Metrodome or Oakwell.

“It was go hard or go home.

“We’ve gone hard.” Oakwell was used occasionally as a rugby league ground in the 1990s with Sheffield Eagles and Wakefield Trinity playing games there.

Barnsley St Peter’s – the forerunners of the current club – played cricket there as well as football in the 1800s, while a baseball match is thought to have been hosted during the First World War. There were regular boxing matches at Oakwell in the 1930s and 1940s.

Simpson said: “It’s amazing.

“This fight will put Barnsley firmly on the map.

“Everyone has come together to make it happen.

“It’s a dream come true.

“I have represented Barnsley since I started at ten years old, fighting as an amateur for Barnsley Star.

“I am very proud of it.

“Every time I do an interview I want to make sure I mention it.” The show, which is expected to have several fights on the undercard, will be a week before Barnsley FC start their

They are not thought to be pursuing a permanent move for

least 2027. Connell and Jalo are under contract until 2027 and Phillips 2026 with the club having an option to add a further year to each of the deals. The Reds have offered a new contract to midfielder Matty Wolfe, who has been recovering for 17 months from a serious knee injury sustained in January of last year. Wolfe, who turned 24 this week, is thought to be likely to agree to a shortterm deal and is expected to return for pre-season training, although he may take time to get up to full match fitness.

Big fight: Callum Simpson is pictured with Zak Chelli, below, and in his

night. Pictures: BOXXER/Lawrence Lustig.

In Germany: Callum Styles, right, and John Stones and Kieran Trippier, far right.

Coming back: Conour Hourihane. Picture: Barnsley FC.

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