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Bringing you Sheffield & South Yorkshire’s Essential News, the Essential Event Guide, Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Essential Traffic & Travel information and Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Essential Music Mix 24/7.
Hits from today & the last 40 years, plus local 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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Police release footage as more than 1,000 arrests made using live facial recognition technology
More than 1,000 criminals, including a paedophile found with a six-year-old girl, have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police using live facial recognition (LFR) cameras.
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Starmer marks first year with a clear crisis and blow to his leadership
July 5 2024, 1pm: I remember the moment so clearly.
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Leaseholders to get rights to more easily challenge extortionate service charges
Leaseholders will be able to more easily challenge extortionate service charges, the government has said.
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MP ousted from Labour announces she is starting new political party with Jeremy Corbyn
An MP who was ousted from the Labour Party has announced she is setting up a new political party with Jeremy Corbyn.
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Jota's joyous final weeks make his death even more devastating to comprehend
The joy that filled the final weeks of Diogo Jota's life makes his death even more devastating to comprehend for his family and millions of fans worldwide.
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What you need to know about the Oasis tour - and why Cardiff is the first stop
Oasis are set to kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff this weekend, with thousands expected to descend on the Welsh capital.
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PM told to 'use Rayner - people like her'
Sir Keir Starmer should use his deputy Angela Rayner more effectively because she is popular with the public, Harriet Harman has said.
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Welsh independence will unleash 'full potential' as nationalists serious contenders to form next government 
Wales should "learn" from the SNP's successes in Scotland, according to the man who could well be the next first minister of Wales. 
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Entertainment News
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What you need to know about the Oasis tour - and why Cardiff is the first stop
Oasis are set to kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff this weekend, with thousands expected to descend on the Welsh capital.
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The Oasis reunion felt like it might never happen - but now, finally, the Gallaghers are back
Listening to Noel Gallagher over the years, for a long time it didn't feel like this was part of the masterplan.
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Michael Madsen, who starred in Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, dies
Actor Michael Madsen, who starred in a number of Quentin Tarantino films, has died at the age of 67.
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BBC to stop showing 'high risk' performances live after Bob Vylan row
The BBC has said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances after the controversy over Bob Vylan's Glastonbury gig.
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Diddy sentencing date set - as star on his knees as he avoids most serious charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been found guilty of transportation for prostitution following a landmark trial in New York - but cleared of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
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Bob Vylan to no longer headline festival after Glastonbury controversy
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan will no longer headline the Radar Festival in Manchester days after leading chants of "death to the IDF" at Glastonbury.
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Influencers demand formal recognition from government
The UK's YouTubers, TikTok creators and Instagram influencers have been surveyed en masse for the first time ever, and are demanding formal recognition from the government.
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The Vivienne died by 'misadventure'
An inquest has found drag queen The Vivienne did not intend to take their life when they died after taking ketamine.
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