13 Nov, 14:02 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, 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, 13:36 UK · From the team

♻️ SMITHIES RECYCLING CENTRE REMAINS CLOSED

Smithies Household Waste Recycling Centre remains temporarily closed. Drainage improvement work has taken longer than originally planned. Worsbrough is the nearest alternative recycling centre and is temporarily remaining open until 5pm during winter opening hours while Smithies is closed.

13 Nov, 12:52 UK · From the team

🚛 MISSED BIN COLLECTIONS REPORTED ACROSS BARNSLEY

Barnsley Council is reporting missed bin collections across a number of communities in the borough. Residents whose streets appear on the council's current disruption list are being asked to leave their bins out. The council says crews will return to empty affected bins as soon as possible.

13 Nov, 12:08 UK · From the team

🚆 WEEKEND RAIL DISRUPTION AROUND PENISTONE

Rail passengers travelling on the Sheffield to Huddersfield route are being warned of major engineering disruption this weekend. There will be no trains to, from or through Huddersfield on Saturday and Sunday. Northern services between Sheffield and Huddersfield will be affected, with replacement buses operating between Huddersfield and Lockwood or Penistone. Passengers should allow extra time and check their journey before setting off.

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, 11:24 UK · From the team

🏫 FURTHER NURSERY STRIKES PLANNED IN BARNSLEY

Further industrial action is planned at Barnsley Council nursery services. The next strike-related closures are scheduled for Wednesday 18 November and Thursday 26 November unless the dispute is resolved. Barnsley Council says it continues to engage with GMB representatives. Families using affected nurseries should check the latest arrangements ahead of those dates.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Kenny Loggins – Footloose was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

13 Nov, 10:40 UK · From the team

🏭 ASOS AND GXO AGREE NEW NINE-YEAR BARNSLEY LOGISTICS DEAL

A significant development for one of Barnsley's biggest employment sites. Logistics company GXO and fashion retailer ASOS have agreed a new nine-year contract covering the major automated logistics operation in Barnsley. The agreement extends their long-running partnership through to 2034. The Barnsley operation employs approximately 3,200 people and supports services for more than 16 million ASOS customers each year. The renewed deal covers warehouse fulfilment and transportation services. It provides longer-term continuity for one of the borough's major employers.

13 Nov, 10:00 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Friday 13 November

13 Nov, 09:56 UK · From the team

☀️ WEATHER – A COLD BUT SUNNY FRIDAY

It's a chilly start across Barnsley this morning, with temperatures around 1C and feeling below freezing in places. The good news is that we're expecting plenty of sunshine! After a cold and crisp start, it should be a bright and dry day with long sunny spells. Temperatures will reach around 6C, so you'll definitely need a warm coat if you're heading out. Winds will remain fairly light. Tonight should stay largely dry, although some cloud is expected to build later. Some clearer spells could still allow patchy frost to develop.

13 Nov, 09:12 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

💻 08:30 – Intuit More with AI Tour: Barnsley & Rotherham – Burntwood Court Hotel, Brierley – FREE. Runs until 13:00. 🌹 08:30 – The Roses Remember – The Seam – audio-only presentation. 📚 10:15 – Read and Rave with BBC Children in Need – Darfield Library – FREE – FULLY BOOKED. ❤️ 11:00 – Fostering Barnsley Information Event – Barnsley Market, Upper May Day Green Arcade – FREE – until 13:00. 🚶 16:30 – Women's Safety Walk – Lowfield Lane, Bolton-upon-Dearne. 🌹 16:30 – The Roses Remember – The Seam, Barnsley town centre. 🌹 18:30 – The Roses Remember – The Seam, Barnsley town centre.

13 Nov, 09:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Alex Warren – Ordinary was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

13 Nov, 08:28 UK · From the team

🌹 THE ROSES REMEMBER ENTERS FINAL TWO DAYS

Barnsley's moving Remembrance installation continues at The Seam today and tomorrow. The tribute includes more than 2,000 names taken from war memorials and honour rolls across the borough. The names are played through the Yorkshire Rose sculptures, which are illuminated red during the light-and-sound presentations. Today's programme includes: 08:30 – Audio-only presentation. 16:30 – Light-and-sound presentation. 18:30 – Light-and-sound presentation. The installation finishes tomorrow, Saturday 14 November. ⚽ SPORT

13 Nov, 08:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Family Christmas Cards Poly Printing has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

13 Nov, 08:20 UK · Approved · Now live

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

13 Nov, 08:20 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?

13 Nov, 08:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Author Talk: More Famous Than Fergie: Norman Rimmington Story has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

13 Nov, 08:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Pop-Up Archives & Civic 150 @ Wombwell Library has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

13 Nov, 08:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Christmas Card and Tree Decorations has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

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, 07:44 UK · From the team

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES IN ROYSTON TODAY

Drivers and bus passengers in Royston are being warned of disruption due to resurfacing work. Bleakley Lane and Station Road remain closed today. The closure is scheduled to remain in place until 11:59pm tonight. Bus services 59 and 59A are being diverted while the work takes place. Passengers should check their routes before travelling.

13 Nov, 07:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Beautiful South – Don't Marry Her was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

13 Nov, 07:00 UK · From the team

🚔 TRANS PENNINE TRAIL RAPE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AS SAFETY WALK TAKES PLACE TODAY

South Yorkshire Police are continuing their investigation into the rape of a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. The attack happened at around 2:50pm on Wednesday 4 November on a section of the trail between Mexborough Road and Harlington Road. Detectives are now appealing for dashcam footage from Harlington Road, Furlong Road, Westfield Lane and surrounding roads from that afternoon. Cyclists and residents with bicycle cameras, doorbell cameras or other footage are also being urged to check their recordings. The suspect is described as tall and stocky and was wearing a dark jumper, black gloves and a black face covering. He is believed to have spoken with a southern accent. A community Women's Safety Walk is taking place today in response to the attack. The walk leaves Lowfield Lane in Bolton-upon-Dearne at 4:30pm and will follow part of the Trans Pennine Trail. Organisers say the event is intended to show solidarity with the victim, bring the community together and encourage women to continue using the trail. Members of Barnsley and Rotherham councils are also expected to attend.

13 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

13 Nov, 05:55 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Duran Duran – Is There Something I Should Know was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

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

12 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Atom & Ivy Studio LTD.

Hair & Beauty — We're a female-owned professional studio offering tattoos with 2 female artists and piercing services with 2 female piercers.

12 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

12 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Jade Louise Makeup Artist.

Beauty · Makeup — Welcome to Jade-Louise Makeup Artistry!

12 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well