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4 Nov, 12:03 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Erasure – Stop! was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

4 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us

It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — soup and a crusty roll, a cheeky pasty or last night's leftovers? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.

4 Nov, 12:00 UK · Podcast pick of the day

Brewed in Barnsley

Brewed in Barnsley

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Stephanie Hirst

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4 Nov, 11:35 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

🚶 09:30 - Wilthorpe Silent Stompers - the organiser says winter sessions move indoors, so check the meeting point before travelling - FREE. ☕ 11:00 - Informal Counselling and Psychotherapy Social - Old George (Town Hall), Barnsley - FREE. 💪 13:00 - Free Women's 45+ Physiotherapy, Strength & Balance Classes - United Multicultural Centre, 59-63 Carlisle Street - FREE. Advance booking required. 🏟️ 16:00-18:00 - Barnsley Club Development Workshop - Barnsley Metrodome. 👮 16:00-18:00 - Barnsley Central Police Engagement Stall - Library @ the Lightbox. ✨ 17:00-21:00 - Bonfire Night: Symphony of Sparks - Yorkshire Roses, The Seam - FREE. 📚 17:30-19:00 - Red River Valley Launch with Ian McMillan - Library @ the Lightbox - FREE. 🎖️ 19:00-20:00 - GEO and LISA Military Talking Support Session - Shaw Lane Sports Club.

4 Nov, 11:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Lost Weekend was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

4 Nov, 10:40 UK · From the team

🔴 BARNSLEY PREPARE FOR FA CUP ACTION

Barnsley FC return to action this weekend when they host Aldershot Town in the FA Cup First Round. The Reds have no first-team fixture today.

4 Nov, 10:01 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Wednesday 4 November

Fancy making plans, Barnsley? Here's a look at the local diary.

Coming up today

  • Morning, Barnsley.
  • Here's what's on today, Wednesday 4 November.
  • 9.30amThe Silent Stompers are off round Wilthorpe Park9.30am, free.
  • 10amCleopatra and the Queens of EgyptExperience Barnsley Museum from 10am, also free.
  • 11amThe Informal Counselling and Psychotherapy Socialthe Old George in the Town Hall at 11am, free.
  • The Mummies in the Museum Trail runsthe museum from midday, free.
  • 1pmFree Women's 45+ Physiotherapy, Strength and Balance Classes arethe United Multicultural Centre on Carlisle Street at 1pm.
  • 4pmThe Barnsley Club Development Workshopthe Metrodome at 4pm.
  • 5.30pmRed River Valley launches with Ian McMillanLibrary @ the Lightbox at 5.30pm, free.
  • 7pmAlso, the GEO and LISA Military Talking Support Session has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — it'sShaw Lane Sports Club today at 7pm.

4 Nov, 09:45 UK · From the team

🎖️ REMEMBRANCE WREATH REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY

Residents and organisations wishing to register in advance to lay a wreath during Barnsley's civic Remembrance Sunday service have until today to contact the Mayor's Office. The service takes place outside Barnsley Town Hall at 11:00 on Sunday. People who have not registered will still have an opportunity to lay wreaths at the end of the service. ⚽ SPORT

4 Nov, 09:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Justin Timberlake – Like I Love You was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

4 Nov, 08:50 UK · From the team

🌳 SOUTH YORKSHIRE NATURE RECOVERY PLANS CONSIDERED TODAY

Barnsley Council's Cabinet will also consider adopting the South Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The plan covers Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. It sets priorities for restoring habitats, helping wildlife recover and creating a better-connected natural environment.

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Angelo Starr live at Soho Social has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Garrison NYE Party 26 has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Garrison NYE Party has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Gerry Cinna-Man Experience has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Christmas Party Bookings at Buzz Bingo Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Darrell Smith live at Soho Social has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Christmas Party Bookings at Buzz Bingo Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Junior Giscombe live at Soho Social has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Harry Cambridge is Luther has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Tom Meighan Raw 26 has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Tom Meighan Raw 26 has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! One Way System, On The Huh, The Rankers, Cryo-genics, Assert has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Jump Bonfire has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley Woolley Miners Bonfire Night has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Serenades live at The Garrison has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! GEO and LISA Military Talking Support Session has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Red River Valley Launch with Ian McMillan has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley Club Development Workshop has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Mummies in the Museum Trail has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Informal Counselling and Psychotherapy Social has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Wilthorpe Park Silent Stompers has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

Kettle on, Barnsley? Hope you've got a moment for a brew this morning

4 Nov, 07:55 UK · From the team

🏫 NEW SEND EDUCATION STRATEGY GOES BEFORE CABINET

Barnsley Council is also considering its proposed SEND and Alternative Provision Sufficiency Strategy today. The strategy aims to increase suitable local education opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities or requiring alternative provision. If supported by Cabinet, the strategy will be recommended to Full Council.

4 Nov, 07:00 UK · From the team

🛣️ BARNSLEY COUNCIL CONSIDERS EXTRA £10 MILLION FOR ROADS TODAY

Barnsley Council's Cabinet meets at 10:00 today to consider plans for an additional £10 million investment in the borough's roads over four years. The proposed investment would support road maintenance, including more permanent pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing and additional frontline repair teams. Cabinet is being asked to support the additional investment, but today's meeting does not amount to every individual road scheme being signed off. Further details would be set out through the council's highways and budget processes.

4 Nov, 06:10 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

4 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

Good morning, Barnsley. Hope the day's off to a good start

4 Nov, 05:00 UK · From all of us

Morning, Barnsley. An early start? Here's a fact for today: here's a Yorkshire fact for today: Conisbrough Castle near Doncaster has one of England's oldest stone keeps, built in the 12th century

4 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: If you're not sleepy, do something quiet in dim light until you feel drowsy

3 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

Night night, Barnsley — hope you sleep well. See you in the morning

3 Nov, 19:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Cc interiors.

Shopping & Retail — We are award winning furniture store serving barnsley for over 40yrs we delivery far and wide nothing is too much trouble for us So for you next suite bed or bedroom furniture visit the best shop in Barnsley Free…

3 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

Evening, Barnsley. Winding down or just getting started? Hope it's a good one

3 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

Home time for lots of you, Barnsley — safe travels, take it steady on the roads

3 Nov, 15:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Alisha Faith Interiors Ltd.

Soft furnishings specialist — Made to measure curtains, blinds and accessories, full reupholstery service

3 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

3 Nov, 14:00 UK · From all of us

Need a lift, Barnsley? There's an hour of REYT GOOD BANGERS on Radio Essentials now — let's brighten up your afternoon!

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Wythenshawe 2-3 Barnsley Womens FC

The Reds went into the game in the search of back-to-back league victories, taking a trip across the pennines to take on Wythenshawe, who went into the game undefeated at home this season.

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Free Women's 45+ Physiotherapy, Strength & Balance Classes

United Multicultural Centre, 59–63 Carlisle Street

Wed 4 Nov 13:00

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