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5 Nov, 08:50 UK · From the team
🛣️ BARNSLEY CABINET BACKS EXTRA £10 MILLION FOR ROADS
Barnsley Council's Cabinet has backed recommendations for an additional £10 million investment in the borough's highway network over four years. The money is intended to support longer-lasting pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing and more frontline road repair teams. The additional investment would sit alongside the council's existing highways programme. The decision remains subject to the council's call-in process.
5 Nov, 08:50 UK · From the team
🛣️ BARNSLEY CABINET BACKS EXTRA £10 MILLION FOR ROADS
Barnsley Council's Cabinet has backed recommendations for an additional £10 million investment in the borough's highway network over four years. The money is intended to support longer-lasting pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing and more frontline road repair teams. The additional investment would sit alongside the council's existing highways programme. The decision remains subject to the council's call-in process.
5 Nov, 08:05 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Legal Advice Drop-in Clinic has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
5 Nov, 08:05 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley Bright Nights has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
5 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us
Kettle on, Barnsley? Hope you've got a moment for a brew this morning
5 Nov, 07:55 UK · From the team
🎆 HAPPY BONFIRE NIGHT, BARNSLEY!
☁️ WEATHER Thursday is looking predominantly cloudy across Barnsley, although some brighter intervals are possible during the day. Most places should stay largely dry, although the odd shower cannot be completely ruled out. Winds will strengthen a little through the day, with gusts reaching around 23mph at their strongest. Temperatures should reach around 10C. Tonight will remain cloudy or overcast, with winds easing and temperatures falling to around 7C.
5 Nov, 07:55 UK · From the team
🎆 HAPPY BONFIRE NIGHT, BARNSLEY!
☁️ WEATHER Thursday is looking predominantly cloudy across Barnsley, although some brighter intervals are possible during the day. Most places should stay largely dry, although the odd shower cannot be completely ruled out. Winds will strengthen a little through the day, with gusts reaching around 23mph at their strongest. Temperatures should reach around 10C. Tonight will remain cloudy or overcast, with winds easing and temperatures falling to around 7C.
5 Nov, 07:00 UK · From the team
📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY
🎨 13:00-14:00 - Barnsley Creative Health Action Group Meeting - Barnsley CVS, Unit 3 Churchfield Court. 🌍 17:00-20:00 - Planet Barnsley Exhibition Launch - Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, County Way - FREE. ✨ 17:00-21:00 - Bonfire Night: Symphony of Sparks - Yorkshire Roses, The Seam - FREE. Eight-minute light-and-sound shows run on the hour and half-hour. 🎆 18:00 - Elsecar Cricket Club Fireworks Display - Elsecar Cricket Club - check the organiser's latest information before travelling. 🎖️ 19:00 - Royal British Legion Churchfields Branch Festival of Remembrance - St Mary's Church.
5 Nov, 07:00 UK · From the team
📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY
🎨 13:00-14:00 - Barnsley Creative Health Action Group Meeting - Barnsley CVS, Unit 3 Churchfield Court. 🌍 17:00-20:00 - Planet Barnsley Exhibition Launch - Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, County Way - FREE. ✨ 17:00-21:00 - Bonfire Night: Symphony of Sparks - Yorkshire Roses, The Seam - FREE. Eight-minute light-and-sound shows run on the hour and half-hour. 🎆 18:00 - Elsecar Cricket Club Fireworks Display - Elsecar Cricket Club - check the organiser's latest information before travelling. 🎖️ 19:00 - Royal British Legion Churchfields Branch Festival of Remembrance - St Mary's Church.
5 Nov, 06:05 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? M People – Moving On Up was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
5 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us
Good morning, Barnsley. Hope the day's off to a good start
5 Nov, 05:40 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?
5 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! The Full House Bottomless Brunch has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
5 Nov, 05:40 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Barnsley FC v Aldershot Town has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
5 Nov, 05:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? James – She's A Star was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
5 Nov, 05:00 UK · From all of us
Morning, Barnsley. An early start? Here's a fact for today: today is Bonfire Night — remember, remember
5 Nov, 03:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Def Leppard – When Love And Hate Collide was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
5 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us
Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Turn the clock away so you're not checking the time
5 Nov, 01:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? All Saints – Pure Shores was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
4 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us
Night night, Barnsley — hope you sleep well. See you in the morning
4 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
4 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us
Evening, Barnsley. Winding down or just getting started? Hope it's a good one
4 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us
Home time for lots of you, Barnsley — safe travels, take it steady on the roads
4 Nov, 15:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory
A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Doyle Security.
Trades & Home Services — Decades of Reliability, Honesty & Innovation A Trusted Family-Owned Business providing security in Yorkshire and nearby.
4 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us
Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well
4 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!
4 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.
Weather
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Feels like 6°C · light breeze · dry
High 10°C · Overnight low 7°C
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Dodworth Road (A628) → Gawber Road / Greenfoot Lane
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Grange Lane (A633)
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Grange Lane (A633)
What's on today
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Barnsley Creative Health
Barnsley CVS
17:00 · Upcoming
Planet Barnsley exhibition launch
Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley · Free
17:00 · Upcoming
Planet Barnsley exhibition launch
Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, Barnsley · Free
17:00 · Upcoming
Planet Barnsley
Gallery @ DMC01, Digital Media Centre, Barnsley · Free
Sport
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1 Nov, 12:27
Barnsley Womens Football Club- Next Up: Kidderminster
🔴⚪ NEXT UP | BACK ON HOME TURF! ⚽
1 Nov, 12:27
Wythenshawe 2-3 Barnsley Womens FC
The Reds went into the game in the search of back-to-back league victories, taking a trip across the pennines to take on Wythenshawe, who went into the game undefeated at home this season.
31 Oct, 18:39
Barnsley 1-1 Oxford United: Yoganathan goal earns point
Vimal Yoganathan's first-half strike was cancelled out by Mark Harris as Barnsley drew 1-1 with Oxford United in League One at Oakwell.
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