11 Nov, 17:30 UK · Starting soon · Event

Landscape Painting Workshop is about to start in 30 minutes, Barnsley — you've still got time to get there!

11 Nov, 17:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

11 Nov, 17:00 UK · From all of us

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

11 Nov, 16:47 UK · From the team

⚽ BARNSLEY WOMEN PREPARE FOR ROTHERHAM DERBY

Barnsley Women face Rotherham United Women at Steel City Stadium in Sheffield on Sunday 15 November. Kick-off is at 14:00. Barnsley head into the match following their 4-2 victory over Kidderminster Harriers Women on Sunday.

11 Nov, 16:16 UK · From the team

⚔️ SOUTH YORKSHIRE DERBY AT OAKWELL NEXT WEEK

Barnsley host Sheffield Wednesday in League One on Friday 20 November. Kick-off at Oakwell is 20:00.

11 Nov, 15:45 UK · From the team

⚽ REDS FACE WIGAN TWICE IN THE COMING WEEKS

Barnsley travel to Wigan Athletic in League One this Saturday, 14 November. Kick-off at The Brick Community Stadium is 15:00. The Reds have also been drawn away to Wigan in the FA Cup second round. The cup tie is currently listed for Saturday 5 December at 15:00, although fixture arrangements can still be subject to change.

11 Nov, 15:14 UK · From the team

🥗 BARNSLEY PART OF GOOD FOOD NEIGHBOURHOODS PROGRAMME

Barnsley is one of 45 council areas selected for the Government's Good Food Neighbourhoods Programme. Each participating authority is being allocated £222,000 to develop local schemes aimed at improving access to affordable and nutritious food. ⚽ SPORT

11 Nov, 15:02 UK · News

Covert Barnsley operation puts three more men behind bars

Three men have been sentenced after covert policing caught them supplying heroin and cocaine for the 'Shane Line' in Barnsley.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Bodyrockers – I Like The Way was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

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

A little local spotlight, Barnsley! Say hello to Darton Auto Services Ltd.

Mobile Mechanic — 🚗 Mobile Mechanic covering South Yorkshire & parts of West Yorskshire Fully licensed and insured Expert service you can trust.

11 Nov, 15:00 UK · From all of us

Afternoon, Barnsley. Hope your day's going well

11 Nov, 14:43 UK · From the team

✨ BARNSLEY BRIGHT NIGHTS RETURNS NEXT WEEK

Barnsley Bright Nights returns to the town centre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November. The free festival runs from 17:00 until 20:30 on both evenings, with light installations and live performances. The opening night coincides with Barnsley FC's home match against Sheffield Wednesday, which kicks off at 20:00.

11 Nov, 14:12 UK · From the team

💻 MORE THAN £800,000 BACKING AI SKILLS TRAINING IN BARNSLEY

Four Barnsley training projects are sharing more than £800,000 to help local people develop practical artificial intelligence skills. The Government funding will support groups including health and care workers, manufacturing and construction employees, women returning to work and young people.

11 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!

11 Nov, 13:41 UK · From the team

🚨 BARNSLEY TESTS RESPONSE TO MAJOR FLOODING AND POWER CUTS

Barnsley Council has carried out a major resilience exercise to test how the borough would respond to serious emergencies. Exercise Willow Grove involved 116 staff from the council and Berneslai Homes. The exercise, held during October, simulated significant flooding and a prolonged power cut. It tested how essential services would continue operating and how vulnerable residents would be supported.

11 Nov, 13:10 UK · From the team

📞 POLICE WARN BARNSLEY RESIDENTS ABOUT FRAUDULENT CALLS

South Yorkshire Police are warning residents about fraudsters disguising their telephone number to make calls appear to come from a Barnsley police station. Seven reports have been received involving callers claiming to be detectives. Some callers have referred to personal information and cryptocurrency. Police say the calls are NOT genuine. If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the police independently using an official number.

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

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Aha – Take On Me was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

11 Nov, 12:39 UK · From the team

🏫 FURTHER NURSERY STRIKES PLANNED IN BARNSLEY

Barnsley nursery workers are continuing their dispute over pensions following strike action on Monday. The dispute relates to the transfer of council nursery services to other providers. Barnsley Council says the six affected nurseries are due to close again on Wednesday 18 November and Thursday 26 November unless the dispute is resolved. Families using affected services should check arrangements ahead of those dates.

11 Nov, 12:08 UK · From the team

🌳 RABBIT INGS SPORTS AND COMMUNITY PROJECT FACES POSSIBLE CANCELLATION

The future of proposed sports and community facilities at Rabbit Ings Country Park in Royston remains uncertain. Barnsley Council's forward plan lists a key Cabinet decision titled "Rabbit Ings Project – Decision to Cease the Project". The decision is scheduled for Wednesday 2 December. No final decision has yet been taken, so the project has not been formally cancelled.

11 Nov, 12:02 UK · Around the web · Barnsley

Barnsley Council are supporting residents to keep warm, well and connected this winter during Healthy Homes Week 2026

11 Nov, 12:02 UK · Around the web · Yorkshire Post

TV and streaming details ahead of Barnsley v Oldham Athletic

11 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.

11 Nov, 11:37 UK · From the team

🚨 POLICE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES AFTER TRANS PENNINE TRAIL RAPE

South Yorkshire Police are continuing their investigation after a woman was raped on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. Officers have carried out searches and increased police activity in the area as enquiries continue. Police have also appealed for anyone with information, relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing.

11 Nov, 11:06 UK · From the team

📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY

🌹 08:30 – The Roses Remember – Yorkshire Roses, The Seam. Audio-only presentation. 🎖️ 10:30 – Barnsley Town Hall Armistice Day gathering – Church Street. Silence at 11:00 followed by a short service and wreath laying. 🎖️ 10:40 – Thurnscoe Armistice Day Service – Thurnscoe Flower Park. 🎖️ 11:00 – Lundwood Act of Remembrance – Pontefract Road Church. 🌹 16:30 – The Roses Remember – Yorkshire Roses, The Seam – FREE. 🌿 17:00 – BBC Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time Recording – Emmanuel Church, Huddersfield Road. Refreshments from 17:00, recordings between 18:00 and 20:00. 🎨 17:30 – Landscape Painting Workshop – Library @ the Lightbox – £12 – FULLY BOOKED. 🌹 18:30 – The Roses Remember – Yorkshire Roses, The Seam – FREE. ⚽ 19:00 – Barnsley FC v Oldham Athletic – Oakwell – Jersey Mike's Trophy.

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

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

11 Nov, 10:35 UK · From the team

🔴 BARNSLEY HOST OLDHAM ATHLETIC TONIGHT

Barnsley FC are back in action at Oakwell tonight when they face Oldham Athletic in the Jersey Mike's Trophy. Kick-off is at 19:00. The fixture was originally scheduled for yesterday but was rearranged because Oldham played Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup on Sunday. Barnsley have already been eliminated from the competition, while Oldham have secured their place in the knockout stages.

11 Nov, 10:04 UK · From the team

🌹 THE ROSES REMEMBER CONTINUES AT THE SEAM

Barnsley's moving Remembrance installation continues today at the Yorkshire Roses in The Seam. The tribute features more than 2,000 names 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 remembrance presentation. 16:30 – Light-and-sound presentation. 18:30 – Light-and-sound presentation. The installation continues until Saturday 14 November.

11 Nov, 09:43 UK · Community

Barnsley Council's Healthy Homes Week helps residents keep warm this winter

Barnsley Council is running its annual Healthy Homes Week from Monday 16 November to Friday 20 November, with its Warm Homes team sharing advice on keeping warm, well and connected.

11 Nov, 09:33 UK · From the team

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES IN BARNSLEY TOWN CENTRE TODAY

Temporary road closures and no-stopping or waiting restrictions are in place for today's Armistice Day commemorations. The restrictions operate from 07:00 until 14:00 on: Church Street, Royal Street, Sadler Gate and St Mary's Gate. Bus diversions are also expected between 09:00 and 13:00, with services unable to use parts of Church Street, St Mary's Gate, Sadler Gate and Regent Street. Anyone travelling into Barnsley town centre this morning should allow extra time and check their route.

11 Nov, 09:25 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Taylor Swift – I Knew It I Knew You (Toy Story 5) was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

11 Nov, 09:02 UK · From the team

🎖️ BARNSLEY MARKS ARMISTICE DAY WITH SERVICES ACROSS THE BOROUGH

Barnsley will come together today to remember those who gave their lives in service. The main Armistice Day gathering takes place outside Barnsley Town Hall, with people invited to arrive from 10:30. A silence at 11:00 will be followed by a short service and wreath laying. There are also commemorations taking place in communities across the borough. 🌹 Thurnscoe Armistice Day Service – Thurnscoe Flower Park – 10:40. 🌹 Lundwood Act of Remembrance – Pontefract Road Church – 11:00. Residents are welcome to attend and pay their respects.

11 Nov, 08:31 UK · From the team

☁️🌤️ WEATHER – CLOUDY START, BRIGHTER LATER

Wednesday starts cloudy across Barnsley, but brighter or sunny intervals should develop during the morning. It will remain mainly dry, with temperatures reaching around 9C and light winds. Tonight will be partly cloudy and colder, with temperatures falling to around 3C.

11 Nov, 08:10 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?

11 Nov, 08:00 UK · From all of us

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

11 Nov, 08:00 UK · From the team

🎖️ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM 🌹

At 11am today, communities across Barnsley will fall silent to remember those who served and sacrificed their lives. From the town centre to Thurnscoe and Lundwood, people will come together to pay their respects.

11 Nov, 07:47 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Usher – You Make Me Wanna was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

11 Nov, 06:00 UK · From all of us

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

11 Nov, 05:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

11 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: Conisbrough Castle near Doncaster has one of England's oldest stone keeps, built in the 12th century

11 Nov, 03:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

Fancy a reyt good tune, Barnsley? Londonbeat – I've Been Thinking About You was playing on Radio Essentials — tune in for what's on now!

11 Nov, 03:00 UK · From all of us

Can't sleep, Barnsley? Try this: Mentally plan the world's most boring museum — perhaps the Museum of Spoons

11 Nov, 01:00 UK · Reyt Good Tune · Playing on Radio Essentials

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

10 Nov, 23:00 UK · From all of us

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

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

An evening shout-out, Barnsley! Say hello to The Rainbow Station.

Hair braiding/Glitter tattoos/Paint kits — Based in Barnsley. The Rainbow Station provides creative children's entertainment from mobile glitter tattoo and hair braiding services, intimate mobile pamper parties or events featuring the above.

10 Nov, 19:00 UK · From all of us

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