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15 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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.

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

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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.
Barnsley's Weekly Digest15 Nov · 09:00 UK

The best feel-good and community stories from the last 7 days

  1. 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 Rothbiz
  2. Good 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 Post
  3. Food & 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

15 Nov, 07:03 UK · Submitted · Awaiting review

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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

The morning good stuff15 Nov · 06:00

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 Post

15 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

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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)

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What's on today

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Goldsmiths North

Wentworth Woodhouse · £19.50

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