Barnsley's Radio Essentials

25/07/2025

What's going on here then? Barnsley Football Club Barnsley Football Club News and Now

25/07/2025

Amazing Excelsior Entertainments!

24/07/2025

Hi! Gareth Webb here, a name you will probably remember if you listened to Dearne FM.

I was on the station from 2004 to 2019...so quite a few years 🤣.

Since leaving Dearne I've been on radio stations across the UK but I can't wait to be back on in Barnsley!

Our soft launch is on Friday 1 August...Yorkshire Day!

I hope you can join me for your new Barnsley’s Big Breakfast show from 7 to 10am each weekday morning.

The show is all about YOU and BARNSLEY!

Share your Barnsley news, what's on info and goss with me via email, [email protected].

There's going to be so much packed into the show but three things I can guarantee you. It'll be fun, it'll be good company and it'll scream Barnsley!

Head to barnsleyessentials.co.uk to listen, oh and our alexa skill will be ready in the next few days. Ask yours to "Enable Barnsley Essentials"

Catch you next Friday from 7am.

Do me a favour and spread the word!

Local Radio in Barnsley is back!

I can make you a BIG promise,

We're not here to try and get one over on Greatest Hits Radio, they have Ken Bruce as if we could afford him and if you want to listen to them then go ahead! Im not bitter they shut Dearne FM, these things happen!

We're not here to relive the past (radio has changed, its no longer possible to just be there, pretend to be local and for people to listen, theres so much choice!)

We're here for YOU and to bang the drum for our AMAZING town and borough and we'll be based right in the heart of our town at Barnsley Civic!....can't get more tarn than that can yer?!😀

24/07/2025

Something to be aware of tomorrow on several roads in the borough.

📣 Expected delays from 9am onwards- Friday 25 July in Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley 📣

At 9am tomorrow (Friday 25 July) we will be escorting another large abnormal load from Bawtry through Doncaster, into Rotherham, towards Barnsley, back to Doncaster and then out towards Selby.

We have already escorted two of these loads before without any issues and we thank the members of the public who gave us plenty of room as we passed by. This is the third of four loads with the next one planned for 15th August.

This load is almost six metres high so cannot travel along the motorway network so will be using the below route.

⚠️ A630 Balby Road, Doncaster Road all the way to Rotherham Mushroom roundabout, Fitzwilliam Road (We are aware of the roadworks), New Wortley Road, Fenton Road to Greasbrough then continuing to West Melton, Park Spring Road / Engine Lane, Royd Moor Lane, A638 Doncaster Road, Church Street at Adwick Le Street, Bentley Moor Lane and the A19 through Askern.

We have to move the load during the daytime due to other agencies working alongside us to remove street furniture and lift overhead lines.

The route we are taking has been checked and we are aware of all the over bridges and junctions.

We can’t give any times when we will be at the different locations but the last time we escorted this type of load it took until 1.30pm to get to the A638 Doncaster Road at Redhouse Interchange, so if you think this may delay your journey in any way please use another route.

Please pay attention to any instructions that our officers or other workers give out as it is for your safety and the safety of all the crews on this move.

😊 Many thanks in advance.

23/07/2025

Any ideas?!?!?!

Something BIG is coming to The Glass Works Square!

An artist that’s shaken Kendal Calling and stirred up Tramlines is heading straight for Barnsley!

🎧 Yorkshire-born. Festival-proven.
🎤 A voice that hits deep. A set that leaves a mark.
🎶 From BBC Introducing to Spotify playlists, this artist’s journey has been anything but ordinary.

Think you know who’s behind the buzz? Let us know in the comments. 👇

23/07/2025

Have you heard our test stream yet?

Head to barnsleyessentials.co.uk and listen to our mix of music ahead of our soft launch on Friday 1 August at 7.00am!

Our official launch at Barnsley Civic on Sunday 7 September!

Thanks for all of your support so far, we're going to have lots of fun and you are going to be part of it!

Help us spread the word! Local community radio is back in Barnsley!

22/07/2025

We had an amazing time with the cast of Sleeping Beauty from Barnsley Civic and Panto-Ever-After, plus the fabulous crowd at Barnsley Pride! We can't wait for next year!

22/07/2025

Clarifying Our Identity: Barnsley's Radio Essentials

We're seeing some confusion in messages mixing us up with Barnsley Radio. To set the record straight:

🚨 We are Barnsley's Radio Essentials, a Community and Social Enterprise powered by Barnsley Civic, focused on local news, events, and community vibes.

❌ We are not affiliated with Barnsley Radio, a separate commercial organization.

Thanks for the love, Barnsley!

22/07/2025

🚗⚠️ Major Traffic Delays in Barnsley! 🚨

A628 (Grosvenor Walk to M1): Stationary traffic, 14-min delays.
A629/A6135/B6546 (Cowley Hill/Nether Lane to Lound Court): Stationary traffic, 10-min delays.

Plan alternate routes & stay patient!

22/07/2025

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue praised for significant improvements.

Read more: https://barnsleyessentials.co.uk/south-yorkshire-fire-rescue-praised-for-significant-improvements/

21/07/2025

Some breaking news this afternoon.

NEWS: Human remains found in Barnsley

An investigation is underway after human remains were found in Hoyland, Barnsley.

The remains were found on a property on Broadcarr Road on Monday 14 July. Scenes are in place on D**e Hill in Harley, and Sheffield Road, Hoyland Common, while enquiries continue, and there is likely to be an ongoing police presence at these locations for the next couple of weeks.

Officers are keeping an open mind around the circumstances of the discovery, and formal identification of the remains is yet to take place. However, the family of Richard Dyson, a 58-year-old man who was been missing from Barnsley since 2019, have been informed of the developments. They are being supported and kept updated on progress.

As our investigation continues, on Monday (14 July) two men aged 72 and 71, who have previously been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to Richard’s disappearance, were re-arrested on suspicion of the same offence for further questioning. They have both been bailed pending further enquiries.

Senior Investigating Officer, Andy Knowles, said: “We are keeping an open mind following this discovery, and working around the clock to establish the identity of the person involved and the circumstances surrounding this development.

“Richard Dyson and his family remain at the forefront of our minds as we progress our enquiries, and we know how important it is for them to get answers.

“We remain keen to hear from anyone with any information which could assist us, no matter how insignificant it may seem. Please get in touch and tell us what you know.”

You can contact us via our new online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101. Please quote incident number 459 of 25 November 2019 when you get in touch.

You can access our online portal here: https://orlo.uk/zEkj1

Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.