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The Sound Of The City, Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Fastest Growing Local Commercial Radio Station

Welcome to Sheffield and South Yorkshire's newest local commercial radio station, for the people that live work and commute to and from the city and the area.

We are Radio Essentials, broadcasting live from The Quadrant, just off the Parkway in Sheffield. We're available to listen to on DAB+ Digital Radio in Sheffield, Rotherham and now across Doncaster, on Alexa smart speakers, our downloadable apps on Apple and Android phones, on your Freeview TV, Sky TV Q boxes and via this website.

Broadcasting your Essential Music Mix and Essential Local News and Information 7 days a week, 365 days a year with presenters with personality.

 

 

Still To Come On Essentials Today

  • Lee Glasby @Breakfast

    6:30am - 8:00am

    Music and information to start your day across Sheffield

  • The 80's @ 8 with Lee Glasby

    8:00am - 9:00am

    Lee plays one hour of some of the greatest hits from the 80's, plus some nuggets of 80's memories thrown in for good measure.

  • The 90's @ 9 with Lee Glasby

    9:00am - 10:00am

    Another hour, another great decade, the 90's. Hits & Memories plus the 90's dance floor banger.

  • Mid Mornings with Gareth Webb

    10:00am - 1:00pm

    Gareth plays the best music from the 70's through to today, plus he'll be looking through the local headlines and goings on in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

The latest Headlines from the UK

For up to date local and national news, tune in every hour on the hour.

South Yorkshire's Weather

  • Fri

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    8°C

  • Sat

    Low-level cloud

    9°C

  • Sun

    Low-level cloud

    13°C

  • Mon

    Sunny intervals

    12°C

Entertainment News

Why Not Take Us With You

Download our apps for your phone or tablet. You can hear the station, see our schedule and send a message straight to the studio.

  • Available on the App Store
  • Available on Google Play
  • Available on the Amazon Appstore
  • Just ask Amazon Alexa

You can get in touch with us at anytime:

  • Studio : 0114 329 0039
  • WhatsApp : 0114 329 0039
  • Text : 82228 - start your message with "Sheffield"
  • Reception and Sales : 0114 213 8307

 

Radio Essentials : Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Local News

We provide local news for Sheffield & South Yorkshire seven days a week.  You will find the latest news update from Radio Essentials for Sheffield & South Yorkshire, just below.

If you have a news story, email news@radioessentials.co.uk

The latest news is also available by clicking here.

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