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Barnsley Essentials · Saturday 14 November 2026

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? R.E.M – Shiny Happy People was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

14 Nov, 00:51 UK · Traffic · Roads check

Heading out, Barnsley? No delays over 10 minutes are reported in our latest roads check. Take care on your journey.

13 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Legacy Financial.

Professional Services — Local Mortgage and Protection Advisors offering support with First Time Buyers, Home Movers, Remortgage, Buy to Lets, Life Insurance, Critical Illness cover and Income Protection.

13 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to JMM Detailing.

Automotive Detailing — Professional Detailing Studio • Est. 2017 Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating Specialist By Appointment

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Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

13 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!

13 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us

It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — beans on toast, a tuna sandwich or a bowl of pasta? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.

13 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

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

13 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

13 Nov, 05:00 UK · From all of us

Morning, Barnsley. An early start? Here's a fact for today: today is World Kindness Day

13 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Imagine a tiny hotel for sleepy hedgehogs and design the rooms

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Roadworks · A629 · 1 min delay

Roadworks

Roadworks · B6273 · 1 min delay

Cross Hill / Station Road → Fitzwilliam Street / Ford Street

Roadworks · B6273 · 1 min delay

Fitzwilliam Street / Ford Street → Cross Hill / Station Road

Closed

The Croft → Pinfold Lane / Hopping Lane

Closed

Pinfold Lane / Hopping Lane → The Croft

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