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Mid Mornings across The Steel City
Join Gareth for great music and chat.
- Hello Doncaster
- 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
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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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Looking For Linda
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Songs That Don't Get Played On The Radio Anymore
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If It Makes You Happy
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The Fire Safety Dance
Big Shaun And The Steel People For The Fire Fighters Charity
Still To Come On Essentials Today
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The Greatest Hits Of Music with James Ross6:00pm - 8:00pm
James deves into the music archives to find some musical hidden gems.
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Ready for the weekend8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Weekend Anthems with Simon Marshall9:00pm - 11:00pm
All the biggest hits to dance the night away to.
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The Saturday Night Mix Up with Tom Taylor11:00pm - Midnight
Tom mixes up the latest songs plus some throwbacks.
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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Deadline to get access to winter fuel payment loomsPensioners have until the end of Saturday to apply for benefits which could unlock access to the winter fuel payment, or risk missing out on up to £300.
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The NHS trusts which have hiked hospital parking charges over two-year periodA total of 37 NHS trusts increased car parking charges at some point in the two years to March 2024.
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Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removedPresenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
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England 1966 World Cup footballer diesGeorge Eastham, who was part of England's 1966 World Cup team, has died at the age of 88.
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Thousands meet at Stonehenge to celebrate winter solsticeThousands of people including pagans, druids and dancers have gathered at the ancient Stonehenge monument for the winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.
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Just Stop Oil protester, 77, recalled to prison after issues fitting electronic tagA 77-year-old Just Stop Oil protester has been recalled to prison after she was unable to be fitted with an electronic tag.
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'Utterly blessed': Roxy Horner announces engagement to Jack WhitehallRoxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendshipIt would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Entertainment News
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Fearne Cotton shares update after getting tumours removed
Presenter Fearne Cotton has said she is "healing well" and feeling "almost normal" weeks after having two benign tumours removed from her jaw.
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Mufasa: The Lion King - six key things to knowDisney has added another film to their most successful franchise, The Lion King - this time following Mufasa's journey from a cub to becoming the king of Pride Rock.
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'Utterly blessed': Roxy Horner announces engagement to Jack Whitehall
Roxy Horner has confirmed her engagement to comedian Jack Whitehall, sharing footage and pictures of her ring.
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'Mummy wants a boob job for Christmas': Inside the life of a professional SantaWhen a chatty little girl visited Father Christmas, the last thing Paul Haslam expected to be on her wish list was a boob job.
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The 'geeky' hobby that's a billion-pound industry and lifeline for those seeking friendship
It would be easy to dismiss tabletop gaming as a "geeky" hobby played by young boys in the basements of their homes.
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Wham! make chart history with Last ChristmasWham! have made chart history, with Last Christmas becoming the first song to be crowned Christmas number one two years in a row.
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The recipe for a Christmas number one - and how the secret to success has changedWham!'s classic Last Christmas hit the number one spot again this year but the Christmas number one isn't just a coveted slot for artists - it can also tell us about the mood of the nation and our evolving taste in music.
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Coroner's conclusion into death of TV doctor Michael MosleyA coroner has recorded an open conclusion into the death of TV doctor Michael Mosley, who died after going for a walk on a Greek island.
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Radio Essentials : Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Local News
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