What&#x27;s on in Barnsley: Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October

Fluke Productions bring "A Murder Happens" to Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall

An interactive comedy murder mystery, "The Play Goes Awry", comes to the village hall on Saturday 3 October.

Legends of the 60s at Barnsley Civic

Barnsley Civic hosts a journey back to the 1960s with tributes to Elvis, The Beatles and more.

China Crisis bring 2026 tour to The Birdwell Venue

China Crisis are in Barnsley tonight as their 2026 tour stops at The Birdwell Venue.

Free 'meanwhile...' exhibition launches at Gallery @ DMC01

Four Barnsley-based artists launch a new exhibition at Gallery @ DMC01 tonight.

Barnsley Women host Mancunian Unity in Women's FA Cup

Barnsley Women face Mancunian Unity in the third qualifying round of the Women's FA Cup on Sunday.

Business

FUSO Truck UK begins Great Britain operation from Barnsley

FUSO Truck UK has officially started trading as General Distributor for FUSO products across Great Britain.

Formal strike ballot due at six Barnsley nurseries

Workers at six Barnsley nurseries are due to begin a formal strike ballot on Monday over pensions.

£7.37 million specialist school plan heads to Cabinet

Plans for 40 new specialist primary-school places in Barnsley go before Cabinet next week.

Police search for stolen Porsche seen around Cudworth and Grimethorpe

A Porsche taken in a Monk Bretton burglary has reportedly been spotted in nearby villages.

Transport

MiCard travel could be withdrawn over anti-social behaviour

Young people involved in trouble at Barnsley Interchange risk losing their free bus travel.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 20:02 · 1d ago

Reds unveil new third kit for the 2026/27 season

Barnsley FC have revealed the club's third kit for the 2026/27 campaign, with the new strip now on sale to supporters.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 20:00 · 1d ago

Barnsley school teams enjoy wins over Leeds

Barnsley's under-15 schoolgirls and under-14 schoolboys both came away with victories in their latest representative fixtures.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 19:08 · 1d ago

New dance and music show PIA to come to Barnsley Civic in 2027

A new production choreographed by Katya Bourvis and set to music by composer Hannah Peel will be performed at Barnsley Civic after its world premiere in London.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 17:18 · 1d ago

Free bus pass warning for young people causing trouble at Barnsley Interchange

Young people involved in anti-social behaviour at Barnsley Interchange could have their free travel passes reviewed, the council has warned.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 17:13 · 1d ago

Reds lose appeal over Luca Connell's red card

Barnsley's appeal against Luca Connell's sending off in the recent home game has been unsuccessful, meaning the midfielder will serve a suspension.

Free Studio Prints exhibition at the Cooper Gallery

Studio Prints: Creative Collaboration is a free exhibition at the Cooper Gallery featuring prints, drawings and printing plates.

Free Cleopatra exhibition continues at Experience Barnsley

The Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt exhibition continues today at Experience Barnsley, with free entry.

Grassroots football around Barnsley this Saturday

With no Reds game at Oakwell, there is plenty of grassroots football around the borough on Saturday.

No Reds game at Oakwell this weekend as MK Dons match postponed

Barnsley's scheduled League One game against MK Dons has been postponed because of international call-ups involving Reds players.

Winter opening hours begin at Barnsley recycling centres

Barnsley's household waste recycling centres move onto their winter opening hours from today, with improvement works affecting some sites.

Transport

Compulsory purchase order made for £28 million Stairfoot Roundabout scheme

Barnsley Council has made a compulsory purchase order covering land and rights needed to deliver the £28 million overhaul of Stairfoot Roundabout.

Plans for up to 126 homes in Dodworth backed by planning board

Barnsley's planning board has backed proposals for up to 126 homes on land north of Keresforth Road after a divided vote.

Barnsley Council Cabinet to weigh up new AI and innovation plan

Cabinet is being asked to consider a plan that would see greater use of artificial intelligence, digital services and automation across council services.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 14:53 · 1d ago

Free help to quit smoking in Barnsley this Stoptober

Barnsley's QUIT Team is offering free, personalised support to anyone thinking of giving up smoking during the national Stoptober campaign.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 14:33 · 1d ago

Cannon Hall bookshop seeks local business buddies to boost funds

Barnsley Museums and Heritage Trust is asking local firms to back its Pre-Loved Bookshop at Cannon Hall Museum.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 13:21 · 1d ago

Dearne and District beat Worsbrough Bridge 5-1 in all-Barnsley clash

Dearne and District ran out 5-1 winners at home to Worsbrough Bridge in an all-Barnsley meeting on Tuesday evening.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 08:00 · 2d ago

Barnsley U18s to host Peterborough United on the Oakwell showcase pitch

The Reds' under-18s are back in action at Oakwell, welcoming Peterborough United to the club's showcase pitch.

Published 1 Oct 2026, 07:00 · 2d ago

Barnsley winger Clayton Taylor on his Australian roots and bouncing back

Barnsley FC's Australian under-23 winger Clayton Taylor has been talking about the inspiration behind his game and the setbacks he has had to overcome.

Published 30 Sept 2026, 15:32 · 2d ago

Barnsley Hospital shares sepsis warning signs for patients heading home

Barnsley Hospital has issued advice for people sent home after being checked for possible sepsis, explaining the warning signs to look out for and when to seek urgent help.

Published 30 Sept 2026, 15:00 · 2d ago

Reds to host Oldham Athletic in Jersey Mike's Trophy

Barnsley FC have confirmed ticket details for their home tie against Oldham Athletic in the Jersey Mike's Trophy.

Business

Barnsley Premier Leisure wins gold and silver at national employer brand awards

The Barnsley leisure trust has been recognised nationally for how it looks after and promotes its workforce.

Published 30 Sept 2026, 14:58 · 2d ago

Published 30 Sept 2026, 14:58 · 2d ago

Barnsley Hospital explains how it uses and protects your health information

Barnsley Hospital has set out exactly what patient information it collects, why it needs it, and how you can ask to see your own records.

Published 30 Sept 2026, 10:59 · 2d ago

Barnsley secures £744,593 Sport England boost to get residents moving

The Active in Barnsley Partnership has won a further £744,593 from Sport England to help more people across the borough build activity into daily life.

Published 30 Sept 2026, 09:10 · 3d ago

Barnsley's Base71 Youth Zone wins sustainability and social impact award

Base71, Barnsley's youth zone, has been recognised for its work with young people at the Yorkshire Property Awards.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:31 · 3d ago

Barnsley Cabinet to consider 40 new specialist primary school places

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is set to discuss plans to create 40 specialist primary school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:10 · 3d ago

Barnsley Council sets out scrutiny priorities for year ahead

Barnsley Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme for 2026/27 is set to go before Cabinet for noting on 7 October 2026.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:07 · 3d ago

Barnsley Council Cabinet to consider updated risk management policy

Barnsley Council's Cabinet will be asked to approve refreshed documents setting out how the authority identifies, assesses and manages risk.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:05 · 3d ago

More Barnsley residents living independently after social care support

A new council performance report shows more people in Barnsley are staying independent at home after adult social care support.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 13:01 · 3d ago

Barnsley Cabinet asked to approve work on new Local Plan

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is being asked to give the go-ahead for work to begin on a new Local Plan setting out where homes, jobs and infrastructure should go in the borough.

Published 29 Sept 2026, 09:42 · 4d ago

Barnsley Council Cabinet to Consider Innovation and AI Plan

Barnsley Council's Cabinet is set to discuss a new plan aimed at using innovation and AI to make services more efficient and easier to access.