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Barnsley Essentials · Monday 2 November 2026
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2 Nov, 09:00 UK · Starting soon · Event
Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!
2 Nov, 09:00 UK · Starting soon · Event
Mummies in the Museum Trail is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!
2 Nov, 09:00 UK · Starting soon · Event
meanwhile... is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!
2 Nov, 09:00 UK · Starting soon · Event
meanwhile... exhibition is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!
2 Nov, 09:00 UK · Starting soon · Event
Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!
2 Nov, 08:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Alice Deejay – Back In My Life was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
2 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us
Kettle on, Barnsley? Hope you've got a moment for a brew this morning
2 Nov, 07:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Mark Morrison – Return Of The Mack was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Sound & Vision: A David Bowie Tribute Show has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Planet Barnsley exhibition launch has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Quilts for the Longest Day: A Sewing Group's Accidental Journey has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 Nov, 06:30 UK · Approved · Now live
One for your diary, Barnsley! Planet Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?
2 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
Nostalgic
Brassed Off turns 30 this year, and folk in Grimethorpe reckon the community spirit it captured is still going strong today.
Read more at BBC2 Nov, 05:13 UK · News
Sheffield Labour to end joint administration with 'divisive' Sheffield Green Party
In October the Green Party passed a motion entitled “Zionism is Racism” which condemns people as racist for supporting Israel’s continued existence and rejects the prospect of a two-state solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
2 Nov, 05:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Katrina and the Waves – Walking On Sunshine was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
2 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: Doncaster's St Leger, first run in 1776, is the world's oldest classic horse race
2 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · Sheffieldtelegraph
Missing girl Wiktoria, 14, last seen wearing Halloween outfit may be in Barnsley
2 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · OxfordmailSport & local pride
Aaron Ramsey explains key Oxford United duo absence in Barnsley draw
Oxford's boss has been explaining why two of his experienced lads sat out the draw at Oakwell, one through sheer workload and the other down with illness.
2 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · BBCNostalgic
Brassed Off at 30: 'Community spirit has kept Grimethorpe going'
Brassed Off turns 30 this year, and folk in Grimethorpe reckon the community spirit it captured is still going strong today.
2 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · Yorkshire Post
Barnsley improvement evidenced by nostalgia as draw raises spirits - analysis
Reds fans had plenty to feel good about after the draw with Oxford, and the day also gave everyone a chance to remember Barry Murphy.
2 Nov, 03:15 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Shalamar – A Night to Remember was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
2 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us
Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Give each worry a silly hat, then picture it waiting outside until morning
2 Nov, 00:54 UK · Business update · Directory
Reflex Wellness has updated their business page, Barnsley. Have a look at the latest details.
2 Nov, 00:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials
Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Sting – Fields Of Gold was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!
1 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us
Night night, Barnsley — hope you sleep well. See you in the morning
1 Nov, 19:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory
An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Sureguard Window Films®.
Sureguard Window Films® — We supply & install a wide range of solutions: • Solar Control Window Films, to reduce glare, heat & reduce your energy consumption & carbon footprint • Privacy Window Films, to make glass one way or totally private…
1 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us
Evening, Barnsley. Winding down or just getting started? Hope it's a good one
1 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us
Home time for lots of you, Barnsley — safe travels, take it steady on the roads
1 Nov, 15:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory
A little local spotlight, 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.
1 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us
Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well
1 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!
1 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us
It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — a sausage roll, a hummus wrap or a jacket spud with beans? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.
Weather
Fetched 2 Nov, 08:56
7°C Sunny
Feels like 3°C · light breeze · dry
High 10°C · Overnight low 7°C
Traffic
Reports fetched 2 Nov, 08:45
Queues · A628 · 14 min delay
Stationary traffic
Queues · 7 min delay
Bishops Way → Old Tannery Road
Queues · A628 · 7 min delay
Grange Lane (A633)
Queues · A642 · 5 min delay
Penistone Road (A629)
Queues · A635 · 5 min delay
Stationary traffic
What's on today
09:00 · Upcoming
Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall
Cannon Hall, Cawthorne · Free
09:00 · Upcoming
Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt
Experience Barnsley Museum, Town Hall · Free
09:00 · Upcoming
meanwhile...
Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, Barnsley · Free
09:00 · Upcoming
Mummies in the Museum Trail
Experience Barnsley Museum, Town Hall · Free
09:00 · Upcoming
meanwhile... exhibition
Gallery @DMC01, Digital Media Centre, County Way, Barnsley · Free
10:00 · Upcoming
Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion
Wentworth Woodhouse · Adult general admission; child and carer free
10:00 · Upcoming
Quilts for the Longest Day: A Sewing Group's Accidental Journey
Wentworth Woodhouse · Adult general admission; child and carer free
14:00 · Upcoming
Total Body Walking - Mapplewell & Staincross
Mapplewell & Staincross
Sport
Latest published 1 Nov, 12:27
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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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Leeds Fine Artists x Cannon Hall
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Mon 2 Nov 09:00
Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt
Experience Barnsley Museum, Town Hall
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