September 2025
The government will set off a test emergency alert on devices across the UK on Sunday, 7 September 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM. During this test, your compatible mobile phone or tablet will vibrate, play a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, and display a message clarifying it is a test, even if it’s set to silent. You will not need to take any action during the test.
What to Expect:
- Sound and Vibration:
Your device will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like noise for approximately 10 seconds.
- On-Screen Message:
A message will appear on your phone’s screen stating that the alert is only a test.
- No Action Needed:
You do not need to do anything, as this is a test of the system to ensure it works effectively in a real emergency.
Why the Test is Happening:
- System Familiarisation:
The test aims to familiarise the public with the Emergency Alerts system and ensure it works optimally.
- Strengthening Preparedness:
The test is part of the government’s effort to improve the country’s preparedness for life-threatening emergencies.
How to Receive an Alert:
- Compatible Devices: You will receive the alert on compatible mobile phones and tablets.
- Connectivity: Devices connected to 4G or 5G networks are covered, but those using only 2G or 3G networks, or that are switched off or on airplane mode, may not receive the alert.
What to do in a real emergency:
- In a real emergency, follow the instructions within the alert to stay safe.
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Great news.
Just to let everyone know that after several conversations, emails and meetings with local residents, Cllr David Roach – RMBC, including our local MP Mr John Healey, and the Mayor of South Yorkshire – Mr Oliver Coppard, that we have now secured the reinstatement of the bus service through Wentworth.
Therefore, I trust you all will all be pleased to note that the Mayor has now confirmed there will be a new number 7 bus service running between Barnsley and Rotherham, which will provide an hourly day time service in Wentworth, Monday to Saturday.
The Mayor has also shared a copy of the proposed timetable for this service which I have also shared for your reference.
I am also advised this new service should come into operation from the 23rd July 2023.
The evening and Sunday service for Wentworth will still be provided by the 136 bus.
Stagecoach will operate the 136 until 2nd September 2023, in which the Mayor will be having ongoing discussions with council leaders on the next steps, concerning this and other services.
It has taken a lot of hard work and time spent to get to this stage, but now, with the bus service back up and running, it should benefit the whole of the community, including the local employer’s workforce.
The Parish Council, will be undertaking a letter drop to all, with the new timetable within the next couple of weeks.
The community must be aware that they MUST use the service otherwise, the service may be withdrawn again at a later date, if this happens, I personally think that we would not get the service back.
I would also like to thank all that have been involved into helping the Parish Council in securing the reinstatement of the so much needed bus service.
Below is the timetable of the new bus service which will commence and the end of July 2023. The service will run from Rotherham to Barnsley return.
I hope this is a welcome and positive update.
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Councillor McNamara, Chair of Wentworth Parish Council, has also welcomed this news and said:
“As Wentworth Parish Council, we wrote to the Mayoral Authority earlier this year to highlight the problem we currently have with the lack of daytime service in Wentworth and the difficulty residents who rely on the buses were having in getting out and about, including local business’s and their employees.
“It was great to have the support of and to work alongside our MP in raising this problem and we’re so pleased to get the restoration of a proper bus route running through the day in the village.”
Brendan J McNamara
CMIOSH MIIRSM OSCHR
Chair of Wentworth Parish Council
Since distributing, there are some of the specific timings during the day, but not all, are slightly different to the initial timetable Mayor Coppard had shared to me when he gave me his confirmation of this service.Therefore, i have uploaded the revised bus. timetable.