- Someone new
- Live in Doncaster
- Lee Glasby @ Breakfast
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Mid Mornings across The Steel City
Join Gareth for great music and chat.
- The Home Run with Steve
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The Quiet Storm
Enter the Oasis of calm with Mark.
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Nik At Night
Nik Martin takes you through the night shift
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.
You've Just Missed These Songs!!
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Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
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Everyday I Love You Less And Less
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Sweat
Inner Circle -
Desire
Calvin Harris, Sam Smith
Still To Come On Essentials Today
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The Interactive Lunch Break1:00pm - 3:00pm
You pick the tunes and we'll play them. WhatsApp us your favourite song and let our computer pick and play them.
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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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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.
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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Disabled mum's 'terrifying' prosecution over non-payment of TV licence"I still have panic attacks now."
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Police considered logging double rapist Isla Bryson as female on sex offenders' registerPolice Scotland considered recording notorious double rapist Isla Bryson as a female on the sex offenders' register, Sky News can reveal.
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BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg's 'embarrassing mistake'The BBC has cancelled an interview with Boris Johnson after Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes.
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James Blunt says he will legally change his name to whatever fans choose - but there's a catchSinger James Blunt has promised to legally change his name to the most popular suggestion from the public - but there's a catch.
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Fraud crackdown could see bank payments delayed by three daysBanks could be given extra time to investigate suspicious payments in an effort to curb fraud.
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Six arrested after newborn baby dies and mother in serious condition in hit-and-runSix people have been arrested after a newborn baby died and a mother was left with serious injuries in a hit-and-run.
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Brits are healthier than Americans, study saysBritons are healthier than Americans but are more likely than their stateside counterparts to think their health is poor, a new study has found. 
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Nurses who worked with Letby started 'thinking the unthinkable'Nurses who worked with Lucy Letby were "thinking the unthinkable" and checked rotas for a "common denominator" a few months into her killing spree, a public inquiry has heard.
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Entertainment News
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death pleads guiltyA doctor charged in connection with the death of Friends star Matthew Perry has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine.
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Stamps celebrate 60 years of The Who - as star says: 'At last my stamping has been honoured properly'A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of veteran rock band The Who.
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James Blunt says he will legally change his name to whatever fans choose - but there's a catch
Singer James Blunt has promised to legally change his name to the most popular suggestion from the public - but there's a catch.
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UNICEF 'reported Naomi Campbell's charity to commission' over 2019 fashion eventNaomi Campbell's charity was reported to the Charity Commission by UNICEF over a fashion event in 2019, the humanitarian organisation has said.
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Daniel Day-Lewis to come out of retirement from actingSir Daniel Day-Lewis is set to come out of his retirement from acting to star in his son's directorial debut.
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Ian Hislop thanks people for concern after suspected gunshot has 'innocent explanation'Ian Hislop has thanked people for their concern after a suspected gunshot hitting a taxi he was travelling in had "a more innocent explanation".
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P Diddy accused of abusing nine-year-old boyRapper and music mogul Sean Combs is facing allegations of sexual misconduct from 120 new accusers - including one who claims he was abused aged nine.
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Die Hard 2 star diesJohn Amos, best known for his roles in the 1977 miniseries Roots and Die Hard 2, has died at the age of 84.
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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