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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.
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Still To Come On Essentials Today
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'Probably the hardest year in my life': Prince William on King and Kate being diagnosed with cancer
Prince William has described the past year as "brutal" and probably "the hardest year in my life" following his father and wife being diagnosed with cancer.
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Three charged in connection with death of One Direction star Liam Payne
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, the public prosecutor's office in the country has said.
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Sara Sharif's father claims 'psycho' wife tied up girl with tape
Sara Sharif's father has told a court his "evil and psycho" wife made him slap the 10-year-old girl, and claimed she tied up his daughter with tape.
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Starmer needs to 'suck it up' and invite Trump on a state visit, Baroness Harriet Harman says
Sir Keir Starmer needs to "suck it up" and invite Donald Trump on a state visit after winning the US election, Labour peer Harriet Harman has said.
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Lammy says past criticism of Trump 'old news'
David Lammy has downplayed calling Donald Trump a "neo-nazi" and insisted he can find common ground with the new president-elect.
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Can a Labour PM get on with a Republican president?
Can a Labour prime minister get on well with a Republican US president? Or a Conservative PM with a Democrat in the White House?
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Man who died after being hit by bus in Edinburgh named
A man who died after being hit by a bus in Edinburgh has been named.
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Premier League figure subject of FA safeguarding inquiry
A reportedly well-known Premier League figure is the subject of a Football Association (FA) safeguarding inquiry.
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Entertainment News
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Three charged in connection with death of One Direction star Liam Payne
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of One Direction star Liam Payne in Argentina, a prosecutor's office has said.
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Detectives hand Tim Westwood file to prosecutors to consider charges
Detectives investigating allegations of sexual offences against DJ Tim Westwood have submitted evidence to prosecutors to consider charges.
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New owner of Matthew Perry's LA home shares details of blessing ceremony
A real estate developer who has bought Matthew Perry's former home in Los Angeles has shared details of a blessing ceremony carried out at the property.
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US talk show host on verge of tears as he calls Trump win 'terrible night'
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back tears as he called Donald Trump's election win a "terrible night".
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Presenter of Prince William's climate award has been 'crying all day' over Trump victory
The presenter of Prince William's Earthshot Awards says he's been "crying all day" following Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election.
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Victoria Beckham's daughter presents her with a woman of the year prize
Victoria Beckham shared a sweet moment on stage with her daughter, Harper, as she collected a Harper's Bazaar women of the year award.
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Glastonbury Festival announces changes to ticket buying process
Glastonbury is changing the way fans can buy tickets for the world-famous festival.
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Oasis announce new dates on world tour
Oasis have added five dates in South America to their 2025 reunion tour.
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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.
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