REYT GOOD SHEFFIELD PODCAST

Sheffield Essentials

Welcome to the Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – your daily dose of Sheffield in just 3 minutes.

Every day, we bring you the biggest local news stories, community updates, events, sport, entertainment and everything you need to know happening across the Steel City. Whether you're heading to work, walking the dog or grabbing a brew, we'll keep you connected with the place you call home.

Alongside our daily updates, we also release special monthly episodes featuring local personalities, community champions, business owners, musicians, charities and the people who make Sheffield such a unique city.

Produced by Sheffield Essentials, the podcast celebrates everything that's great about Sheffield while keeping you informed about the stories that matter most.

If it's happening in Sheffield, you'll hear about it here.

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Today · 4 min
Sheffield Heat Alert, Hospital Journey Concerns and Paul Carrack’s City Honour | 3 August 2026
Sheffield begins the week under a yellow heat-health alert, while taxi drivers warn that roadworks are causing delays for patients travelling to hospital appointments. Police appeal for information after two elderly people are seriously injured in Greenhill, H.L. Brown relaunches as Loupe Sheffield, and pieces of The Leadmill’s former stage go on sale. We also have news of a new Ecclesall Road brasserie, Iké Ugbo’s loan move and details of Paul Carrack’s Sheffield Legends plaque unveiling tomorrow. Plus, discover what’s happening across the city in today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Event Guide.
Friday · 3 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Friday 31 July 2026 | Woodhead Pass Open, Ski Village Plans & Longley Park Fire
It’s Friday 31 July 2026, and today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast begins with some very welcome travel news the A628 Woodhead Pass has finally reopened. Exciting plans have also been revealed to transform Sheffield’s former Ski Village, potentially bringing a downhill luge, family attractions, dry-ski slopes, a zipline and even a surf-wave experience to Parkwood Springs. We also cover the grass fire near Longley Park, the safety findings following the Staniforth Road tram collision, the fatal Ranmoor collision appeal, two e-bike robberies and the reported closure of River Island on The Moor. Plus, we look at what’s happening across Sheffield today, including the Abbeydale Road Beer Festival, Rant and Ramble Coffee Rave, workshops, live events and activities around the city
Thursday · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Thursday 30 July 2026 | Mary Found Safe, Woodhead Pass Closed & Ecclesall Road Parking Tickets
It’s Thursday 30 July 2026, and today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast begins with the welcome news that missing Sheffield woman Mary has been found safe. We also cover the continuing closure of the Woodhead Pass, the fatal collision on Ranmoor Park Road, concerns about Supertram crossing safety and reports that Kalvin Phillips could return to Bramall Lane. Plus, Ecclesall Road tops Sheffield’s parking-ticket table, reopening King Edward’s Swimming Pool could cost more than £1 million, Meadowhall launches an AI Style Suite and Rock N Roll Circus prepares to return. There’s also today’s Sheffield Essential Event Guide, featuring the free Steelosaurus Station at Sheffield Cathedral.
Wednesday · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Search for Mary, Supertram Safety and Blades Ownership
Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast leads with the urgent search for missing 67-year-old Mary as police release a new photograph and continue enquiries across the city. We also cover recommended safety improvements across Sheffield’s Supertram network, the yellow heat-health alert and warnings following outdoor fires. Plus, there’s the latest on Sheffield United’s ownership dispute, an appeal after a serious collision in Ranmoor, plans to expand two secondary schools, NewRiver’s takeover of The Moor and the campaign to reopen King Edward’s Swimming Pool. We finish with a selection of events taking place across Sheffield today.
Tuesday · 5 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Tuesday 28 July 2026 | More Fires, Woodhead Closure and Supertram Disruption
Firefighters tackle more grass fires across Sheffield, including what residents say is the fifth blaze at Maggie Fields in just two weeks. We also have the latest on the continuing closure of Woodhead Pass, major Supertram changes affecting the Purple Route, and the ongoing appeal to find missing 67-year-old Mary. Plus, updates on the serious collision on Ranmoor Park Road, police appeals in the city centre, long-term roadworks in Crookes, support for Moor Market traders and plans for a new Joe Root-backed padel venue at Meadowhall. We also round up some of the events taking place across Sheffield today
July 27 · 5 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Monday 27 July 2026 | Tramlines Wrap-Up, Missing Mary Appeal and Sheffield News
Sheffield wakes up after a huge Tramlines weekend, with thousands attending events at Hillsborough Park and across the city. In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, we look back at the festival highlights, including surprise appearances from Rick Astley and Richard Hawley, as preparations begin for Tramlines 2027. We also have the latest appeal to find missing 67-year-old Mary, an update after six fire crews tackled a woodland blaze off Dyke Vale Road, and news following a serious fire at Aesthete Coffee and Kitchen in Crosspool. Plus, Moor Market traders work to rebuild shoppers’ confidence, Urban Outfitters confirms plans for a Sheffield store, and we have updates from Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and local boxer Elias “The Eagle” Sinani. We also round up some of the events taking place across Sheffield today. Follow Sheffield Essentials for the latest local updates and listen to SY Radio Essentials on DAB+ across South Yorkshire.
July 24 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Friday 24 July 2026 | Tramlines Begins, Fox Hill Fire & Sheffield–London Rail Cuts
Tramlines 2026 begins at Hillsborough Park, with Fatboy Slim headlining tonight as tens of thousands of people prepare for a huge weekend of music across Sheffield. Today’s episode also has the latest on the Fox Hill fire investigation, continued reductions to Sheffield–London rail services, extra financial support for Moor Market traders and plans to create 150 skilled manufacturing jobs in the city. We also look at the next phase of the Cannon Brewery redevelopment, the completed £1.3 million restoration at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet and our event pick of the day a Sound Bath and Nervous System Reset at St Peter’s Church in Greenhill.
July 23 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Thursday 23 July 2026 | Major House Fire, Tramlines, IKEA Reopens & Sheffield News
It’s Thursday 23 July 2026, and today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast has your latest news, travel and what’s happening across the Steel City. We lead with the major fire on Grimsell Crescent, where several properties have been affected and seven fire engines were sent to the scene. With Tramlines starting tomorrow, we’ve also got the latest ahead of one of Sheffield’s biggest weekends of the year. Fatboy Slim, Courteeners and Wolf Alice are among the headliners at Hillsborough Park, with loads more happening across the city as part of the Fringe. We’ve brought all the Tramlines information together in one place, including the line-up, fringe events and travel advice, at radioessentials.co.uk/tramlines. There’s also good news for shoppers as IKEA Sheffield reopens at 10am today following the successful completion of works at its Tinsley store. Plus, we cover continuing Sheffield to London rail disruption, a police warning after 156 children were injured by dogs across South Yorkshire, the green light for the Cannon Brewery redevelopment and the completion of the £1.3 million Abbeydale Dam restoration. And, as always, we look at what’s happening around Sheffield today.
July 22 · 5 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Wednesday 22nd July 2026 | Sheffield Grand Prix, Woodhead Closure, IKEA Reopening & Tramlines
It’s another busy day across Sheffield as the Sheffield Grand Prix takes over the city centre, bringing road closures and bus diversions throughout the afternoon and evening. We’ve also got the latest on the continuing Woodhead Pass closure, IKEA Sheffield preparing to reopen, disruption on Sheffield to London rail services and the findings of a major review into South Yorkshire Police finances. There’s also an update from the Shanice Brookes murder case, Tramlines gets ready to return to Hillsborough Park this weekend and Sheffield by the Seaside opens in the Peace Gardens tomorrow. Plus, we run through some of the events happening across Sheffield today. Your daily dose of Sheffield news, events and everything happening across the Steel City.
July 21 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Tuesday 21 July 2026 | Ann Widdecombe Case, £65m Police Finance Failures & Sheffield-London Train Cuts
Today, a Rotherham man has been charged with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, while an independent review has revealed historic accounting and budgetary failures involving around £65 million of capital spending for South Yorkshire Police. We also have the latest after a man denied murdering Sheffield mum Shanice Brookes, disruption to Sheffield-London train services, yesterday’s evacuation of IKEA Sheffield, and a major new government role for Sheffield Heeley MP Louise Haigh. Plus, Tramlines preparations ramp up ahead of this weekend, Sheffield United sign Matt Doherty, changes are introduced at Sheffield railway station, new plans show a possible bigger future for the Crucible, and we look at what’s happening across Sheffield today.
July 20 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Monday 20 July 2026 | Train Cuts, Crucible Plans & Sheffield’s £2bn Visitor Economy
Sheffield’s daily news catch-up is here for Monday 20 July 2026. Today, we’ve got the reduced East Midlands Railway timetable affecting passengers travelling between Sheffield and London, new plans for a £45 million redevelopment of the Crucible, and figures showing Sheffield’s visitor economy generated more than £2 billion during 2025. We also cover the latest city centre roadworks on Charter Row and Moore Street, progress at the new Castlegate Park, a £1.8 million Yorkshire Water infrastructure upgrade, the latest police appeal, Sheffield Wednesday’s signing of Billy Mitchell and a major Trading Standards operation targeting suspected counterfeit goods. Plus, we take a look at what’s happening around Sheffield today, including treasure hunts, forest bathing in Endcliffe Park and events across the city. The Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast your quick daily catch-up on the stories everyone’s talking about across the Steel City.
July 17 · 2 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Friday 17th July 2026 | Woodhead Pass, Chris Wilder & £45m Crucible Plans
It’s Friday 17th July and here’s your latest Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, bringing you the stories everyone’s talking about across the Steel City. The A628 Woodhead Pass remains closed following a vehicle fire which spread onto surrounding moorland, with the situation being assessed this morning. We’ve also got reaction to Chris Wilder extending his Sheffield United contract until 2028, new designs for the proposed £45 million redevelopment of the Crucible Theatre, Urban Outfitters coming to Sheffield city centre and Sheffield’s visitor economy passing £2 billion for the first time. Plus, we look at plans for a major community energy project at Our Cow Molly, the latest local police news, a £245,000 makeover for the historic Red Deer pub and some of the events happening across Sheffield this weekend — including Bassfest and Pop Republic Fest.
July 15 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Wednesday 15th July 2026 | England v Argentina, Hillsborough Law & Concord Plans
England face Argentina tonight for a place in the World Cup Final, and Sheffield is getting ready for a huge night of football. In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, we look at where fans are watching the big semi-final, the latest on the proposed Hillsborough Law, major £68 million plans for Concord Sports Centre, the campaign over the future of the Endcliffe Park rides, new flood-defence investment and more of today’s Sheffield news.
July 14 · 5 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Tuesday 14 July 2026 | Missing Ellie Appeal, Concord Plans, Moor Market & Hillsborough Law
Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast begins with an urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old Ellie, who was last seen in the Beighton area on Monday afternoon. Also in today’s update: MPs consider the Hillsborough Law, Sheffield Council unveils plans for a £68 million transformation of Concord Sports Centre, police investigate an arson attack in Burngreave, and funding increases for the Upper Don Valley flood-defence scheme. We also have the latest on the reopening of the Moor Market, the permanent closure of King Edward’s Swimming Pool, Sheffield’s larger blue recycling bins and the proposed redevelopment of the Crucible Theatre. Plus, we look at some of the events taking place across Sheffield today. Follow Sheffield Essentials on Facebook for the latest local news, events and community updates. Send your stories by WhatsApp to 0114 321 3131. Listen to Sheffield Essentials on DAB Plus, online at radioessentials.co.uk or through the Sheffield Essentials app.
July 13 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Monday 13th July 2026 | Missing Madeline Appeal, Moor Market Reopens, King Edward’s Pool Closes & Crucible Plans
In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, police issue an urgent appeal to find missing Sheffield woman Madeline, and the Moor Market reopens following pest treatment, deep cleaning and monitoring. We also have the latest on the permanent closure of King Edward’s Swimming Pool, plans for a £45 million redevelopment of the Crucible Theatre, the adjournment of the Maddy Cusack inquest and the Rotherham arrest connected to the murder investigation into former government minister Ann Widdecombe. Plus, we look at today’s Sheffield roadworks, events, weather and early travel advice ahead of Tramlines. Send your stories and community updates to Sheffield Essentials on WhatsApp: 0114 321 3131. Listen to Sheffield and South Yorkshire’s Radio Essentials on DAB Plus, online and through the Sheffield Essentials app.
July 10 · 3 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Friday 10 July 2026 | Fulwood Gas Leak, Amber Heat Alert, Crucible Deal & Joe’s Ices at 100
Emergency services respond to a collision and reported gas leak in Fulwood, with further updates awaited from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Sheffield is placed under an amber heat-health alert as temperatures could reach 32 or 33 degrees, while police appeal for witnesses following two serious city-centre collisions. We also cover the latest debate over green-belt housing, plans to keep the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible until at least 2045, the possible return of part of the Five Weirs Walk and plans for a third Sheffield Waterstones. Plus, Joe’s Ices celebrates an incredible 100 years in business, 90s Fest begins at Don Valley Bowl, and we hope everyone who saw Nik Kershaw at the Foundry had a brilliant night. Your quick guide to the biggest news, events and talking points across Sheffield for Friday 10 July 2026. Send your Sheffield news, events and community stories to us on WhatsApp: 0114 321 3131. Listen to Sheffield Essentials on DAB+ across South Yorkshire, online at radioessentials.co.uk or through the Sheffield Essentials app.
July 9 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Thursday 9 July 2026 | Fitzalan Square Collision, Hillsborough Law, Heatwave & Forgemasters Milestone
Today on the Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, we cover the serious bus collision in Fitzalan Square, the latest uncertainty around the Hillsborough Law, concerns after an alleged racist assault in Hillsborough Park, and a fresh appeal from the Orgreave inquiry. We also look at Sheffield’s ongoing heatwave, a major milestone for Sheffield Forgemasters, plans to expand Meadowhall Interchange Park & Ride, the continuing Maddy Cusack inquest, the Sheffield United ownership dispute, and Bodycare’s return to The Moor. Plus, we round up what’s on across Sheffield today, including Nik Kershaw at Foundry, open mic night in Neepsend, Baby Comedy Club, gaming, workshops, and the World Cup Fanzone at Peddler Warehouse. Your daily quick hit of Sheffield news, events and what’s happening across the Steel City.
July 8 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Wednesday 8th July 2026 | Tapton School Takes Centre Stage, Moor Market Update & England Fan City Returns
Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast puts Tapton Secondary School in the spotlight as students prepare for the final performance of Popstars 90’s Musical after a brilliant week of shows. We also bring you the latest on Moor Market remaining closed, the yellow heat-health alert across Yorkshire and the Humber, Sheffield’s Fan City returning for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway, a police appeal after a fatal crash on the Parkway, St Luke’s Hospice facing a major funding shortfall, Connecting Sheffield roadworks, and Bodycare’s return to The Moor. Plus, we round up what’s on today across Sheffield, from comedy and creative workshops to live music and local events. Listen daily for your quick hit of what’s happening across the Steel City with Sheffield Essentials.
July 7 · 4 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Tuesday 7th July 2026 | Moor Market Closed, Fan City Returns, Nik Kershaw & Bodycare Back On The Moor
Sheffield’s Moor Market remains closed after pest activity was found inside the building, with traders now losing nine days of business while cleaning, treatment and monitoring continue. Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast also covers England fever building as Fan City returns to Devonshire Green, Nik Kershaw heading to Sheffield Foundry, a police CCTV appeal after an assault on West Street, a serious Concord Park court update, Sheffield Wednesday’s classic owl badge returning at Hillsborough, Bodycare reopening on The Moor, and what’s on across the city today.
July 6 · 3 min
Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast – Monday 6th July 2026 | England Through, Fan City Returns, Moor Market Closed & Sheffield Roadworks
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a huge win over Mexico, meaning Sheffield’s Fan City is set to return to Devonshire Green for Saturday’s clash with Norway. Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast also covers the latest on Moor Market remaining closed, a reported house fire in Arbourthorne, the Gleadless Valley police appeal, the continuing Maddy Cusack inquest, a Sheffield bomb hoax jail sentence, major roadworks to watch, bigger blue bins arriving, JD’s new Meadowhall opening date, Superdry opening in Heart of the City, and what’s on around Sheffield today. Got a Sheffield event, community story or news tip? WhatsApp Sheffield Essentials on 0114 321 3131. Listen live on DAB+ across South Yorkshire Sheff Essentials.