3 Nov, 16:10 UK · From the team

🏆 BARNSLEY HOST ALDERSHOT IN FA CUP ON SATURDAY

Barnsley FC return to action at Oakwell on Saturday when they host Aldershot Town in the FA Cup First Round. Kick-off is at 15:00. The Reds then host Oldham Athletic in the EFL Trophy on Wednesday 11 November at 19:00.

3 Nov, 15:35 UK · From the team

💷 BARNSLEY FC FINED AFTER LUTON CONFRONTATION

Barnsley and Luton Town have each been fined £13,500 by the Football Association following a mass confrontation during their League One meeting last month. The incident happened after the final whistle of Luton’s 2-1 victory on 20 October. Both clubs admitted the charges.

3 Nov, 15:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Robin S – Luv 4 Luv was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Alisha Faith Interiors Ltd.

Soft furnishings specialist — Made to measure curtains, blinds and accessories, full reupholstery service

3 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

3 Nov, 15:00 UK · From the team

💜 BARNSLEY HOSPICE OPENS NEW MARKET SHOP

Barnsley Hospice has opened a dedicated Good Finds Market unit on the first floor of Barnsley Market. The shop will sell pre-loved clothing and other items, helping to raise funds to support care for local patients and families. ⚽ SPORT

3 Nov, 14:25 UK · From the team

🏕️ GOVERNMENT MEETING PLANNED OVER FUTURE OF SCOUT DIKE

Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Marie Tidball says a meeting with a Government minister has been scheduled over the future of the former Scout Dike outdoor activity centre. Campaigners want the Penistone site preserved and reopened for community and outdoor education use. The campaign is seeking to protect the site while options for its future are explored.

3 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!

3 Nov, 13:50 UK · From the team

🚌 BUS DIVERSIONS IN JUMP, ROYSTON AND CRANE MOOR

Passengers are being warned of several current bus diversions across the borough. Cemetery Road in Jump is temporarily closed because of unannounced roadworks. Services 67, 67A, 67B and 67C are being diverted via Dearne Valley Parkway and are currently unable to serve Jump. In Royston, a fallen tree has made Summer Lane temporarily inaccessible. Service 57 is diverting via Church Street and Midland Road and cannot serve Meadstead Drive. Hand Lane at Crane Moor also remains closed for utility works until Tuesday 10 November, affecting services 23A, 24, 24A, 26 and 410.

3 Nov, 13:15 UK · From the team

🚆 DIRECT BARNSLEY TO LONDON TRAINS COULD RETURN IN FUTURE

Long-term plans to improve platforms at Barnsley railway station could eventually allow an experimental direct train service to London. The proposed platform improvements are pencilled in for between April 2028 and March 2029. However, no train operator, timetable or start date for a direct London service has been confirmed. The plans remain at the proposal stage and would require further approvals and funding.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Genesis – Invisible Touch was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

3 Nov, 12:40 UK · From the team

🏫 NEW SEND EDUCATION STRATEGY GOES BEFORE CABINET

Barnsley Council will also consider its proposed SEND and Alternative Provision Sufficiency Strategy for 2026 to 2030 tomorrow. The strategy aims to ensure enough local education places and specialist support are available for children and young people who need additional help. If approved by Cabinet, it will be recommended to Full Council.

3 Nov, 12:05 UK · From the team

🛣️ EXTRA £10 MILLION FOR BARNSLEY ROADS TO BE CONSIDERED TOMORROW

Barnsley Council's Cabinet will consider plans for an additional £10 million investment in the borough's roads tomorrow. The proposed four-year programme would support more permanent pothole repairs, targeted resurfacing and additional frontline highways teams. Cabinet meets at Barnsley Town Hall at 10:00. The investment has not yet been approved.

3 Nov, 12:00 UK · From all of us

It's dinnertime, Barnsley! What's on your plate — a cheese toastie, a jacket spud or a trusty sandwich? Or something else entirely? Enjoy whatever you're having.

3 Nov, 11:30 UK · From the team

💜 BARNSLEY DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE AT RISK OF CLOSURE

A Barnsley support centre for women affected by domestic abuse is appealing for help as it faces the risk of closure. The Lotus drop-in centre, run by Resolute Women's Support Services, says a shortage of unrestricted funding is putting its future at risk. The charity has launched a £20,000 fundraising appeal to help keep the centre open. The service provides advocacy, counselling, peer support and practical help for women experiencing or recovering from domestic abuse.

3 Nov, 11:22 UK · Business

Barnsley care staff, builders and returners to work to get £800k of AI training

Four Barnsley training projects will share more than £800,000 to bring practical AI skills into care, construction and small businesses.

3 Nov, 11:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Olly Murs – Kiss Me was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

3 Nov, 10:55 UK · From the team

🏥 BARNSLEY HOSPITAL REPORTS RECORD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DEMAND

Barnsley Hospital is urging residents to choose the most appropriate NHS service after its Emergency Department recorded its busiest-ever day. A total of 450 people attended on Monday 5 October. Eight of the hospital's ten busiest days have occurred during 2026, with overall attendances around ten per cent higher than last year. The hospital says around 35 per cent of adults attending have conditions which could safely be managed by another healthcare service.

3 Nov, 10:53 UK · News

Barnsley tyre checks find most vehicles had underinflated tyres

A tyre safety event at Tesco in Stairfoot, Barnsley found 23 of 28 vehicles checked had underinflated tyres.

3 Nov, 10:20 UK · From the team

💷 £100 ENERGY PAYMENT AND £2.39 MILLION REGENERATION FUNDING FOR BARNSLEY

Barnsley Council has outlined what the Government's Budget means for local households and businesses. Eligible households in Council Tax bands A to D will receive a £100 Household Energy Payment. Payments will be automatic for eligible households paying Council Tax by direct debit, while others will be able to apply. Barnsley has also been allocated £2.39 million from the Government's Derelict Buildings Fund. The small-business-rates threshold is also increasing from £12,000 to £18,000.

3 Nov, 10:05 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Tuesday 3 November

3 Nov, 09:45 UK · From the team

🌤️ WEATHER

Tuesday starts with a few cloudy periods across Barnsley, but sunny intervals should develop through the morning. The afternoon is expected to remain mainly dry, with variable cloud and occasional brighter or sunny spells. An isolated light shower is possible, but most places should stay dry. Winds will strengthen a little through the day, with gusts reaching around 23mph around lunchtime and into the early afternoon. Temperatures should reach around 11C. Tonight will bring variable cloud, with an isolated shower possible. Temperatures will be around 8C during the evening, falling towards 6C overnight.

3 Nov, 09:10 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

🚶 09:30 - Community Centre Wilthorpe Silent Stompers - Wilthorpe & Redbrook Community Centre - FREE. ☕ 10:00-12:00 - Coffee & Craft with Barnsley North East neighbourhood police - Rose Tree Estate, Cudworth. 👨‍👩‍👧 11:00-13:00 - Fostering Information Event - Barnsley Hospital, Gawber Road. 🏛️ 14:00 - Barnsley Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Barnsley Town Hall. ✨ 17:00-21:00 - Bonfire Night: Symphony of Sparks - Yorkshire Roses, The Seam. Light and sound shows on the hour and half-hour. ⚽ 19:00 - Salford City U18 v Barnsley U18 - FA Youth Cup First Round - AIG Stadium, Salford.

3 Nov, 09:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Amy Winehouse – You Know I'm No Good was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

3 Nov, 08:35 UK · From the team

🔴 BARNSLEY UNDER-18S IN FA YOUTH CUP ACTION TONIGHT

Barnsley's Under-18 side travel to Salford City tonight in the FA Youth Cup First Round. Kick-off at the AIG Stadium is 19:00.

3 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

Kettle on, Barnsley? Hope you've got a moment for a brew this morning

3 Nov, 08:00 UK · From the team

💻 MORE THAN £800,000 FOR AI TRAINING ACROSS BARNSLEY

Four Barnsley projects are to share more than £800,000 from the Government's AI Upskilling Challenge Fund. The funding, announced today, will help local people and businesses develop practical artificial intelligence skills. Training will target frontline health and social care workers, people working in construction, engineering and manufacturing, women returning to work, young people and small businesses. Barnsley College is among the organisations involved in delivering the programme.

3 Nov, 07:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? DNA Feat Suzanne Vega – Tom'S Diner was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

3 Nov, 06:25 UK · News

Barnsley smoking rates fall to lowest level on record, council says

More than nine in ten Barnsley residents now choose not to smoke, according to new figures from Barnsley Council.

3 Nov, 06:20 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?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! A Place Called Home: Poetry Workshop with Testament has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Author event with Alys Cummings has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Read and Rave with BBC Children in Need has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Landscape Painting Workshop has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Wigan Athletic v Barnsley FC has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

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

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Red River Valley Launch with Ian McMillan has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Wordplay: Poetry Workshop with Testament has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

3 Nov, 06:20 UK · Approved · Now live

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

3 Nov, 06:20 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?

3 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

3 Nov, 05:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Curtis Stigers – You're All That Matters To Me was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

3 Nov, 05:00 UK · From all of us

Morning, Barnsley. An early start? Here's a fact for today: today is National Sandwich Day

3 Nov, 04:01 UK · Business

Barnsley training projects share £800,000 to bring AI skills into everyday workplaces

Four Barnsley training projects will share more than £800,000 to help care workers, women returning to employment and builders gain practical artificial intelligence skills.

3 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · GOV.UKGood news

Care workers, women returning to employment and builders to gain practical AI skills

Some good news for Barnsley — four local training projects are getting a share of over £800,000 to help people pick up practical AI skills at work.

3 Nov, 04:01 UK · Around the web · BarnsleyGood news

Barnsley residents to gain practical AI skills thanks to Tech Town's AI Upskilling Challenge Fund

There's over £800,000 going into four training projects here, helping care staff, builders and mums getting back to work pick up practical AI skills.

3 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Invent a very dull shop and mentally stock its shelves

2 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to DAY Medical Aesthetics.

Hair & Beauty — At DAY Medical Aesthetics, we offer aesthetic, wellness & health treatments tailored to you.

2 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

2 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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