PROUD: Apollonia with her mum Paula. BARNSLEY model Apollonia Llewellyn had the chance to take part in her fourth New York Fashion Week recently. The spectacle, held twice a year in Manhattan, attracts more than 125,000 people and is part of the ‘big four’ of fashion weeks. The 25-year-old from …
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MAEL de Gevigney was annoyed that his aim to play every minute of this season was ruined by an ankle problem last month which is still troubling him despite returning to the side. The French defender had played every minute of 63 successive matches across 15 months – the longest …
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Barnsley Women’s FC conceded a 100th-minute leveller in a 3-3 draw at Notts County on Tuesday in the National League Division One Midlands. After going behind, Misty Russell, Jodie Snelson and Demi Barai put Barnsley 3-1 up before a late comeback. They now have 26 points from 17 games, with …
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PRESCRIPTIONS handed out for semaglutide – a drug used to treat diabetes and more commonly known as Ozempic – more than doubled in Barnsley last year, new figures show. Semaglutide is commonly known by the brand names Wegovy or Ozempic. It works by helping the body produce more insulin, reduces …
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AWARD: Peter Harper with the war memorial. A BARNSLEY College apprentice has been recognised for his work in restoring and relocating a local war memorial. Peter Harper, who is currently undertaking a level four corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner higher apprenticeship, coordinated the project with the support of other local …
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PROUD: Roy Batty with his wife Pat. GRIMETHORPE man Roy Batty was thrilled to receive recognition for 20 years’ voluntary service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals last week. The 77-year-old, who is currently residing at Barnsley Hospice, first began volunteering for the NHS after undergoing a heart bypass surgery more than …
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Worsbrough Bridge won 5-1 at home to fellow top half side Maltby Main on Saturday to move into the NCEL Division One play-off places. Maltby took the lead but Alex Kemp levelled then, in the second half, Josh Brown put Bridge in front and Connor Glavin netted a penalty. Lloyd …
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BUSIEST PERIOD: Dan Jarvis stopped off to meet Royal Mail workers at their Pitt Street hub. THE town’s army of busy postal workers received a visit from Barnsley North MP Dan Jarvis during their busiest period last Friday. Christmas is Royal Mail’s most in-demand time, with around double the normal …
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Deangate Care Home resident Maurice Churchouse, 94. ONE retired postman has delivered thousands of Christmas cards throughout his 50-year career with the Royal Mail – including a few to Santa Claus himself – but is now enjoying putting his feet up and resting with his family. Maurice Churchouse started working …
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Frustrated residents Stewart Kirk and John Taylor. A YEAR-LONG stand-off which has seen Royal Mail postal workers refuse to serve a street due to a dangerous dog will not end unless their safety is made certain – despite residents missing out on vital hospital appointments as a result. Those who …
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