27 Oct, 11:06 UK · From the team

👶 SIX BARNSLEY NURSERIES FACE STRIKE ACTION

Workers at six nurseries across Barnsley have voted for industrial action in a dispute over pension arrangements linked to plans to transfer the nurseries to a private provider. Industrial action is expected in November and the dispute could affect families and staff across the borough.

27 Oct, 11:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Midge Ure – If I Was was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

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27 Oct, 10:01 UK · Your local diary · What's On

What's on today and newly added in Barnsley — Tuesday 27 October

27 Oct, 09:44 UK · From the team

🎖️ BARNSLEY VETERAN CALLS FOR CHANGE TO MILITARY REDRESS SCHEME

Barnsley Army veteran Louise Lingard-Snape is calling for changes to the Government’s financial recognition scheme for LGBT veterans. She wants the scheme amended to include veterans who say they were effectively forced to leave the Armed Forces because of their sexuality.

27 Oct, 09:01 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Nelly Furtado – Maneater was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

27 Oct, 08:32 UK · Around the web · South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Free tyre checks today! Our community safety team will be at Tesco Extra in Wombwell Lane, Barnsley on Tuesday 27 Octob...

27 Oct, 08:32 UK · Around the web · The Star

A Barnsley company has been fined £80,000 after a workers’ foot was crushed in fork lift truck crash.

A Barnsley firm's been fined eighty thousand pounds after a worker's foot was crushed in a forklift crash.

27 Oct, 08:22 UK · From the team

🚆 CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING ON TRAINS TODAY

Passengers travelling through Barnsley are being advised to check their journeys before setting off because of weather-related disruption across the regional rail network. Northern says services may be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected until the end of today.

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

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

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Shaw Cross Shark Firework Display has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Megaslam: Mega Event - Barnsley has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

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

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! Children in Need: 25 Nursery Rhyme Challenge has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

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

27 Oct, 08:12 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! South Yorkshire Business Support Session has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

27 Oct, 08:10 UK · News

Story of Pirate Queen heads to Barnsley stage

A legendary queen of the sea is one of the inspiring stories being brought to life as part of Red Ladder Local’s autumn season.

27 Oct, 08:10 UK · News

Change of fortunes for Dodworth St John's

Dodworth St John the Baptist C of E Primary Academy is celebrating an Ofsted report that recognises clear improvements and a school where children feel happy, safe and that they belong.

27 Oct, 08:10 UK · News

Barnsley Community Comes Together to Support 13-Year-Old Harley Battling Extremely Rare Brain Lymphoma

My name is Stefania Finch, and I'm a mum of two from Barnsley. My 13-year-old son, Harley, is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy at Sheffield Children's Hospital after being diagnosed with an exceptionally rare and aggressive form of cancer affecting his brain.

27 Oct, 08:00 UK · From all of us

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

27 Oct, 07:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Five – Keep On Movin' was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

27 Oct, 07:00 UK · Community

Free tyre checks at Tesco Extra in Barnsley today

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue's community safety team is offering free tyre tread and pressure checks at Tesco Extra on Wombwell Lane today.

27 Oct, 07:00 UK · From the team

🌤️ WEATHER

Early rain is clearing around dawn, leaving a brighter but still windy Tuesday with sunny spells and variable cloud. There could be a few isolated blustery showers, occasionally heavy, although some places may stay dry altogether. Winds should gradually ease later in the day. Temperatures should reach around 13C, with an overnight low around 8C.

27 Oct, 06:00 UK · Approved · Now live

One for your diary, Barnsley! The Cavern Club Story has been added to the Barnsley Essentials Event Guide — fancy a look?

27 Oct, 06:00 UK · Approved · Now live

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

27 Oct, 06:00 UK · Approved · Now live

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

27 Oct, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

27 Oct, 05:02 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

27 Oct, 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: Rotherham's Chapel on the Bridge is one of only a handful of surviving bridge chapels in England

27 Oct, 03:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Oasis – All Around The World was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

27 Oct, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Give your face and jaw a gentle unclench check

27 Oct, 01:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Prince – Purple Rain was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

26 Oct, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

26 Oct, 19:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to Jade Louise Makeup Artist.

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

26 Oct, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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

26 Oct, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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

26 Oct, 15:00 UK · Business spotlight · Directory

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Fidgetify 3D Printing.

3D Printing — 3D printing business selling fidgets, flexi animals, homeware, keyrings, deck boxes and clickers All items we print are UKCA tested

26 Oct, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

26 Oct, 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!

26 Oct, 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.