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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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Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing
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Still To Come On Essentials Today
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The Home Run with Steve3:00pm - 6:00pm
Local news and information plus great music and the latest traffic and travel for Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
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Most Requested6:00pm - 7:00pm
Vote for your favourite song. And we will count down the most requested.
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70's @ 77:00pm - 8:00pm
If the 1970's was your decade, we relive it by playing 1 hour of amazing songs from the 70's. Let us know your favourite 70's classics.
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80's @ 88:00pm - 9:00pm
Big Track, Etch-A-Sketch, Speak And Spell, great memories from the 80's. We play the best 80's songs and bring back some of those memories. Let us know your favourite song.
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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'My dad was shot dead - then people said my mum did it': The doorstep murder that remains unsolvedImagine being four years old. One minute your dad is reading you a bedtime story. The next he is lying on the doorstep of your family home, drawing his final breaths.
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BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials after Gregg Wallace allegationsThe BBC has decided to pull its MasterChef Christmas specials following claims of inappropriate behaviour against presenter Gregg Wallace.
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'Something remarkable is happening with Gen-Z' - is Reform UK winning the 'bro vote'?Pyrotechnics, fireworks, balloons - Reform UK's conference was unlike any other. Back in September, Nigel Farage's party used its annual gathering to underscore its message that it offers something different. 
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UK prepares five million vaccine doses in case of bird flu pandemicMore than five million doses of a vaccine are being prepared in the UK to combat any potential bird flu pandemic.
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Premier League club captain 'reminded' after 'I love Jesus' message written on rainbow armbandThe Football Association will contact Crystal Palace player Marc Guehi to remind him religious messaging is banned from equipment after a Christian message was added to his captain's armband, Sky News understands.
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Meta investigated over Southport riot postsMeta's decision to not remove three posts relating to the Southport stabbings that sparked UK-wide riots is being investigated by its independent oversight board.
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'Dreams might come true': Premier League veteran could face son in FA CupVeteran Premier League star and former England international Ashley Young could face his son in the next round of the FA Cup.
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Jaguar boss defends rebrand after backlash - as new electric car revealedJaguar wants "to be bold and disruptive" with its new electric car and redesign, the luxury vehicle maker's managing director told Sky News.
South Yorkshire's Weather
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Entertainment News
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BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials after Gregg Wallace allegations
The BBC has decided to pull its MasterChef Christmas specials following claims of inappropriate behaviour against presenter Gregg Wallace.
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Melanie Sykes criticises TV industry after Celebrity MasterChef experienceCelebrity Masterchef contestant Melanie Sykes has criticised the TV industry in the wake of the allegations made about host Gregg Wallace, saying it is up to bosses to act on unprofessional behaviour and not let one person be a "scapegoat".
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In pictures: Rihanna and ASAP Rocky among celebrities at British Fashion AwardsStars descended on the red carpet at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday night.
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Lewd Gregg Wallace comment left me crying with humiliation, ex-MasterChef contestant claimsA former MasterChef contestant has told Sky News that Gregg Wallace made innuendos "constantly" during filming and was heard by crew members - and that one sexually inappropriate comment left her in tears.
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Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital after 'alarming blood test'Harvey Weinstein has been taken to hospital after an "alarming blood test result", his lawyers have said.
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Gregg Wallace apologises over 'women of a certain age' videoMasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has apologised for dismissing his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age".
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Neighbours star reveals emotional final scenes after terminal cancer diagnosisActor Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in Neighbours, has revealed he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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High level 'private meetings' on Elgin Marbles ahead of Greek PM visit, source saysThe return of the Elgin Marbles has been discussed in what was described to Sky News as "private meetings".
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.
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.
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