6 Nov, 16:03 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Moloko – The Time is Now was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 Nov, 15:48 UK · From the team

🔴 BARNSLEY HOST ALDERSHOT IN FA CUP TOMORROW

Barnsley FC return to action at Oakwell tomorrow when they host Aldershot Town in the Emirates FA Cup First Round. Kick-off is at 15:00. It will be the first competitive meeting between the two clubs.

6 Nov, 15:05 UK · News

Partnership working reduces crime in Barnsley town centre, police say

Joint working between South Yorkshire Police and Barnsley Council has led to a fall in overall crime in Barnsley town centre over the past three years, police say.

6 Nov, 15:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Intenso Project – Your Music was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Barnsley Metrodome.

Sport & Fitness — Welcome to the Barnsley Metrodome, your go-to destination for full-on family fun in South Yorkshire.

6 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

6 Nov, 14:42 UK · From the team

💔 TRIBUTES TO SHAFTON GRANDFATHER KILLED IN A628 COLLISION

Tributes have been paid to Paul Hart, a 57-year-old grandfather from Shafton who died following a collision on the A628 Hemsworth bypass. The collision happened on Saturday 24 October. A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remains on police bail. The investigation is continuing. ✨ BRIGHT NIGHTS TO GO AHEAD DESPITE BARNSLEY v SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY CLASH Barnsley Council has confirmed that Barnsley Bright Nights will go ahead on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November. The opening night clashes with Barnsley FC's home league match against Sheffield Wednesday, which has been moved to Friday 20 November for television. Kick-off at Oakwell is at 20:00. The free Bright Nights festival runs from 17:00 until 20:30 on both evenings, bringing light installations and live performances to the town centre. The council says alternative arrangements were considered but the festival could not be moved because of artist commitments and venue availability. ⚽ SPORT

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6 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!

6 Nov, 13:36 UK · From the team

🎓 SEND AND ALTERNATIVE PROVISION STRATEGY MOVES FORWARD

Barnsley Council's Cabinet has recommended a new SEND and Alternative Provision Sufficiency Strategy for approval by Full Council later this month. The strategy covers the period from 2026 to 2030 and aims to ensure there are enough suitable education opportunities and support for children and young people with additional needs. It includes a focus on earlier support, greater inclusion and providing more suitable education locally. The strategy has not yet received final Full Council approval.

6 Nov, 13:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Kaiser Chiefs – I Predict A Riot was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 Nov, 12:30 UK · From the team

🛣️ COUNCIL BACKS £10 MILLION EXTRA ROAD MAINTENANCE PLAN

Barnsley Council's Cabinet has backed the principle of investing an additional £10 million in the borough's road network over four years. The proposals are intended to support road resurfacing, longer-lasting pothole repairs and increased frontline repair capacity. The funding has not yet received final budget approval. It is expected to form part of the council's highways programme from 2027/28 and remains subject to the wider budget process and further approval.

6 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us

It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — a chip butty, a crunchy salad or a baked potato? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.

6 Nov, 11:33 UK · Community

The side of being a trustee you don't see: Barnsley Hospice marks Trustees' Week 2026

Barnsley Hospice is celebrating the volunteers on its Board of Trustees during Trustees' Week 2026.

6 Nov, 11:24 UK · From the team

🚨 WEAPONS, CASH AND STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED IN WOMBWELL

Barnsley police have recovered stolen vehicles, weapons and more than £30,000 in cash following a search of land in Wombwell. Officers were led to the location by a GPS tracker fitted to stolen equipment. During a warrant carried out last week, police recovered a stolen trenching machine worth around £200,000, two other suspected stolen vehicles, a sawn-off shotgun, shotgun cartridges, a machete and illegal medication. A 63-year-old man and two women aged 30 and 62 were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and handling stolen goods. All three have been released under investigation while police enquiries continue.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Cindy Lauper – Time After Time was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 Nov, 10:18 UK · From the team

🚔 POLICE CONTINUE RAPE INVESTIGATION ON TRANS PENNINE TRAIL

Police are continuing their investigation into the rape of a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. The attack happened at around 14:50 on Wednesday 4 November, on the section of trail between Mexborough Road and Harlington Road. Detectives and forensic officers are continuing enquiries, including CCTV and witness work. Police have described the suspect as tall and stocky. He was wearing a dark jumper, black gloves and a black face covering and is believed to have spoken with a southern accent. Officers are also considering earlier reports of a man behaving suspiciously on the trail. Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police.

6 Nov, 10:00 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Friday 6 November

6 Nov, 09:58 UK · News

Firefighters tackle tonnes of hay bales in Cudworth blaze

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue say crews have been at a fire involving several tonnes of wrapped hay bales in Cudworth, Barnsley since the early hours.

6 Nov, 09:12 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

🚶 09:30 - Mapplewell Silent Stompers - Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall. 👶 10:00 & 12:30 - Teeny Time Travellers: Light Fantastic - Experience Barnsley - £5 per child. 🎄 10:30-12:30 - Christmas Card Making - Worsbrough Library - FREE. 🎖️ 10:30 - Great Houghton Remembrance Service - Great Houghton Methodist Chapel. 🎶 18:00 - Penistone Proms For Poppies - St John the Baptist Church, Penistone - £12.50. Doors from 17:00. 🎆 18:00 - Bonfire and Fireworks at The Grey Horse, Barnsley - FREE. 🎤 18:30 doors, 19:00 performance - The Serenades live at The Garrison, Barnsley. 🎸 19:30 - Sound & Vision: A David Bowie Tribute Show - Barnsley Civic - £26.50. ⚽ 19:45 - Worsbrough Bridge Athletic v Rossington Main - NCEL Premier Division.

6 Nov, 09:07 UK · News

Firework started deliberate fire at Barnsley premise, fire service says

Three fire crews were called to Rotherham Road in Smithies after a deliberate fire caused by a firework, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Myles Smith – Nice To Meet You was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 Nov, 08:06 UK · From the team

⚽ GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL THIS WEEKEND

TONIGHT - Worsbrough Bridge Athletic v Rossington Main - 19:45. SATURDAY - Campion v Penistone Church - 15:00. SATURDAY - Brigg Town v Athersley Recreation - 15:00. SATURDAY - Winterton Rangers v Wombwell Town - 15:00.

6 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

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

6 Nov, 07:55 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Matilda Jnr Open Auditions has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

6 Nov, 07:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

6 Nov, 07:00 UK · From the team

☁️ WEATHER

Friday is looking mainly cloudy across Barnsley, with an overcast start and largely dry conditions through the morning and early afternoon. Light rain is expected to develop from around 15:00 and could continue through much of the evening before conditions become drier later. Temperatures should reach around 10C, with light winds throughout the day. Tonight's temperatures should fall to around 8C.

6 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

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

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

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

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

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

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

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

6 Nov, 05:40 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?

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley - Sober Butterfly Collective Curious Coffee Catch-up has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

6 Nov, 05:40 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?

6 Nov, 05:40 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?

6 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

6 Nov, 05:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Five – Keep On Movin' was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 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: Sheffield FC, founded in 1857, is the world's oldest football club

6 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · BBC

Manhunt after woman raped on Trans Pennine Trail near Barnsley

There's a police manhunt under way after a woman was raped on the Trans Pennine Trail near Barnsley.

6 Nov, 03:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Michael Buble – Haven't Met You Yet was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

6 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Try slow breathing: breathe in gently, then let the out-breath be a little longer

6 Nov, 01:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Dolly Parton – 9 to 5 was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

5 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Beautifly by Casey-Leigh.

Beauty salon — 1 on 1 salon based in hoyland in a lovely converted garden summerhouse, offering treatments such as Nails Lashes Brows Facials

5 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

5 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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