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12 Nov, 14:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

12 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!

12 Nov, 13:51 UK · From the team

🚗 TWO BARNSLEY POSTCODE AREAS AMONG SOUTH YORKSHIRE'S WORST FOR UNINSURED DRIVERS

Two postcode areas covering parts of Barnsley are among South Yorkshire's five highest-ranked areas for uninsured drivers. S73 is ranked second, while S36 is fourth. South Yorkshire Police are carrying out additional enforcement against uninsured driving this week. ⚽ SPORT

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Girls Aloud – Call The Shots was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

12 Nov, 12:50 UK · From the team

🏫 FURTHER NURSERY STRIKES PLANNED IN BARNSLEY

Industrial action involving workers at six Barnsley nurseries remains unresolved. The first strike-related closures took place on Monday 9 November. Further closures are planned for Wednesday 18 November and Thursday 26 November unless the dispute is resolved. Families using affected nurseries should check the latest arrangements ahead of those dates.

12 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.

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12 Nov, 11:49 UK · From the team

🚔 THREE MEN JAILED OVER BARNSLEY CLASS A DRUG OFFENCES

Three men have been jailed for a combined 10 years and four months over Class A drug offences connected with the Shane Line in Barnsley. South Yorkshire Police announced the case yesterday, Wednesday 11 November. The men were sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday 6 November. The sentences follow an investigation into the supply of heroin and cocaine in the area.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Climie Fisher – Love Changes was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

12 Nov, 10:48 UK · From the team

🏭 GXO AND ASOS EXTEND BARNSLEY LOGISTICS PARTNERSHIP TO 2034

A major boost for one of Barnsley's biggest employment sites. Logistics company GXO and fashion retailer ASOS have signed a new nine-year contract renewal extending their Barnsley partnership to 2034. The operation employs approximately 3,200 people. The agreement provides longer-term continuity for a major local logistics operation.

12 Nov, 10:05 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Thursday 12 November

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

Coming up today

  • Morning, folks.
  • Here's what's on today, Thursday 12 November.
  • 10amThe Young People's Ketamine Campaign Launch for those 25 and underBarnsley Town Hall at 10am, with another session at the BHF Priory Centre at 10am.
  • 10amCleopatra and the Queens of Egypt is onExperience Barnsley Museum in the Town Hall from 10am, free.
  • 11amLeeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall exhibitionCannon Hall Museum from 11am, also free.
  • 5pmThe Legal Advice Drop-in ClinicGoldthorpe Library at 5pm, free.
  • 5.30pmBarnsley Startup MeetupThe Old No 7 at 5.30pm, free.
  • 7.30pmJack 'Off' The BeanstalkHoyland Belmont WMC at 7.30pm.

New in the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide

  • 8.30amSaturday 14 November brings MathsConf42Trinity Academy St Edward's at 8.30am, A Tribute to Sir Elton John at Barnsley Civic at 7.30pm, and Gong Wrong at Barnsley Comedy Club at 8pm.
  • 2pmGruffalo Granny Story Timethe Library @ the Lightbox on Wednesday 18 November at 2pm, free.
  • 10.30amThere's an author event with Rona Hurst and Simon BeechDarfield Library on Saturday 21 November at 10.30am, free.
  • 7pmThe Urban Voodoo Machine and Suitcase Rags Orkestra play Vault 27 on Thursday 26 November7pm, and Black Friday at Buzz Bingo Barnsley is on Friday 27 November at 7pm.

12 Nov, 09:47 UK · From the team

🚔 POLICE ISSUE FRESH APPEAL IN TRANS PENNINE TRAIL RAPE INVESTIGATION

South Yorkshire Police have issued a fresh appeal for footage as their investigation continues into the rape of a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. The attack happened on Wednesday 4 November. Detectives are particularly interested in dashcam, bicycle-camera and doorbell footage from the area. The latest appeal, issued yesterday afternoon, specifically asks for footage from Harlington Road, Furlong Road, Westfield Lane and surrounding roads in Bolton-upon-Dearne. Anyone who may have been travelling through the area or has relevant recordings is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police.

12 Nov, 08:46 UK · From the team

☀️ WEATHER – A SUNNY BUT CHILLY THURSDAY

It's looking like a bright, sunny and largely dry day across Barnsley. The morning starts cold, with any lingering fog patches gradually clearing to leave plenty of sunshine. The afternoon should remain largely sunny and dry, although it will still feel chilly. Temperatures will reach around 7C. This evening will be dry with clear spells. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall to around 1C, with frost possible, particularly in rural areas.

12 Nov, 08:30 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?

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One for your diary, Barnsley! Gruffalo Granny - Story Time has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

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One for your diary, Barnsley! Author Event: 'A Wish to Speak' with Rona Hurst and Simon Beech has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 08:30 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! A Tribute to Sir Elton John – Are You Ready for Love? has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

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

12 Nov, 07:45 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

💬 10:00-14:00 – Young People's Ketamine Campaign Launch – for professionals supporting people aged 25 and under and their parents and carers – BHF Priory Centre, Pontefract Road. 🎨 11:00 – Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall Exhibition – Cannon Hall Museum – FREE. ⚖️ 17:00-18:45 – Legal Advice Drop-In Clinic – Goldthorpe Library – FREE. 💼 17:30 – Barnsley Startup Meetup – The Old No 7 – FREE. 🎨 18:00 – Creative Social: Feeling Confident in Your Creative Practice – Barnsley Civic – FREE. 🎭 19:30 – Jack 'Off' The Beanstalk – Hoyland Belmont WMC – Adults only, 18+.

12 Nov, 06:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Whitney Houston – It's Not Right But It's Okay was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

12 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

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One for your diary, Barnsley! Peterborough United v Barnsley FC has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

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One for your diary, Barnsley! Christmas Concert - Darton Church has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Metallicish at Vault27 - With Support From RUST has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Sip & Paint at The Full House has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Seam - Live at Vault 27 Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

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

12 Nov, 05:33 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Urban Voodoo Machine & Suitcase Rags Orkestra has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

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

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

12 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: Yorkshire is England's largest county

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

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

12 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Picture clouds drifting past and give each one a silly name

12 Nov, 01:05 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

11 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Phoenix Karate Club.

Karate club — We offer training in both traditional Wado Ryu and sport karate aswell as self-defence and anti bullying g techniques. Head Coach 3rd dan blackbelt Wado Ryu Full DBS First aid trained Insured

11 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

11 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Darton Auto Services Ltd.

Mobile Mechanic — 🚗 Mobile Mechanic covering South Yorkshire & parts of West Yorskshire Fully licensed and insured Expert service you can trust.

11 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

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