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15 Nov, 21:30 UK · Tomorrow's pick · What's on
Making plans for tomorrow, Barnsley? Indoor Ice Rink is coming up!
Tomorrow at 15:00 UK · Barnsley Civic · £5 - £10
15 Nov, 19:55 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! The Big Christmas Bash - Rock The 90s has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 19:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory
An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Cooper Gallery.
Attractions & Days Out · Café & Coffee — The Cooper Gallery is the perfect place to discover stunning art and new exhibitions.
15 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us
Evening, Barnsley. Winding down or just getting started? Hope it's a good one
15 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us
Home time for lots of you, Barnsley — safe travels, take it steady on the roads
15 Nov, 15:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory
A little local spotlight, 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
15 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us
Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well
15 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!
15 Nov, 13:58 UK · Approved · Now live
Welcome to the directory, Allott's Grounds Maintenance. Their listing's now approved, Barnsley — have a look at what they offer.
15 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us
It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — a bacon butty, a veggie wrap or a warming bowl of soup? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.
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15 Nov, 10:05 UK · Your local diary · What's On
What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Sunday 15 November
Fancy making plans, Barnsley? Here's a look at the local diary.
Coming up today
- Morning, Barnsley!
- Here's what's on today, Sunday 15 November.
- 10amGoldsmiths NorthWentworth Woodhouse in Wentworth from 10am, tickets £19.50.
- 10amoverExperience Barnsley Museum in the Town Hall, Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt is on from 10am, free to get in.
- A few more things have been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide as well.
- 9amPlanet Barnsleythe Gallery @DMC01 in the Digital Media Centre on Monday 16 November at 9am, free.
- 3pmThe Indoor Ice Rink opensBarnsley Civic on Monday 16 November at 3pm, £5 to £10.
- 10amThe Mummies in the Museum TrailExperience Barnsley Museum on Tuesday 17 November at 10am, free.
- 5pmBarnsley Bright Nights 2026 lights up the town centre on Friday 20 November5pm, free, and again on Saturday 21 November at 5pm.
- 8pmBarnsley FC take on Sheffield WednesdayOakwell on Friday 20 November at 8pm, adult tickets £35.
- 10.30amthere's an author event, 'A Wish to Speak' with Rona Hurst and Simon Beech,Darfield Library on Saturday 21 November at 10.30am, free.
- Pop over to the What's On page for full details.
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Community
News: Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards winners 2026
Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards celebrated local firms, with O&P Construction Services winning two awards and its managing director named Business Person of the Year, while Crossroads Care was named Charity of the Year.
Read more at RothbizGood news
South Yorkshire appoints UK-first deputy mayor for health
South Yorkshire has appointed Sir Steve Houghton as the UK's first deputy mayor for health, with a new community health hub opening in Barnsley as part of a pilot to shift care into communities.
Read more at Yorkshire PostFood & what's on
Pub events in Monk Bretton | Check out what's on at The ...
The Monk Bretton pub is hosting a packed programme of weekly quizzes, live music and family-friendly events, with something on offer for everyone in the local community.
Read more at Normaninnpub
15 Nov, 08:00 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?
15 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us
Kettle on, Barnsley? Hope you've got a moment for a brew this morning
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15 Nov, 06:54 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Old Skool Bingo Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 06:54 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?
15 Nov, 06:54 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! The Seam – Live at Vault 27 has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 06:54 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Bradford City AFC v Barnsley FC has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 06:54 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 06:54 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?
15 Nov, 06:54 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Planet Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
15 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us
Good morning, Barnsley. Hope the day's off to a good start
Some things to put a smile on your face this morning, Barnsley
Sport & local pride
Clarke Oduor, the 27-year-old who can play left-back, wing or midfield, has signed for Dublin side Bohemians after leaving Bradford City.
Read more at Yorkshire Post15 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: the first floodlit football match was played at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, in 1878
15 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us
Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Imagine you're slowly melting into the mattress, starting at your toes
15 Nov, 02:21 UK · Sport
Reds beaten at Wigan despite McGeehan leveller
Barnsley fell to defeat at Wigan Athletic on Saturday, with Cameron McGeehan's equaliser not enough to earn the Reds a result.
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Roadworks · B6273 · 1 min delay
Cross Hill / Station Road → Fitzwilliam Street / Ford Street
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Pinfold Lane / Hopping Lane → The Croft
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The Croft → Pinfold Lane / Hopping Lane
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Barnsley → Park Road (A61) / West Street (B6100)
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High Street (B6096) → Wath Road (A633)
What's on today
10:00 · Started earlier today
Goldsmiths North
Wentworth Woodhouse · £19.50
10:00 · Started earlier today
Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt
Experience Barnsley Museum, Town Hall · Free
Sport
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15 Nov, 02:21
Reds beaten at Wigan despite McGeehan leveller
Barnsley fell to defeat at Wigan Athletic on Saturday, with Cameron McGeehan's equaliser not enough to earn the Reds a result.
11 Nov, 22:01
Team news: Shepherd starts as youngsters handed chance against Oldham
Barnsley FC have named their side to face Oldham, with Shepherd starting and a number of young players given their chance.
10 Nov, 06:42
Barnsley Women’s FC 4-2 Kidderminster Harriers
The Reds reach the summit after hat-trick hero Aaliyah Nolan inspires win.
