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Mid Mornings across The Steel City
Join Gareth for great music and chat.
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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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Still To Come On Essentials Today
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Rob Charles, Songs that don't get played on the radio anymore.4:00pm - 6:00pm
Rob is the guy from Peter Kay's Car Share. He looks through at songs you may have missed the first time around.
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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.
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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Trump campaign co-manager calls Mandelson 'absolute moron' as peer is confirmed as new US ambassadorThe co-manager for Donald Trump's presidential election campaign has called Lord Peter Mandelson an "absolute moron" - as the peer was officially announced as the next UK ambassador to the US.
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Prince and Princess of Wales to launch Sandringham mental health programmeThe Prince and Princess of Wales are set to work with a local charity to launch a mental health programme to support those living on the Sandringham Estate and in the surrounding areas.
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What are the chances of a white Christmas? Britons told what to expect in the coming daysBritons have been told to expect an "exceptionally mild" Christmas day.
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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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Was Trump aide speaking for incoming president when he branded Mandelson a 'moron'?This is awkward for Downing Street to say the least. The person chosen by the British government to be the keystone in the most important of bilateral relationships is, according to one of the incoming president's close aides, a "complete moron".
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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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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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Recipe that might change how you do roasties forever – as best chefs in UK share Christmas dinner tipsIf Christmas dinner in your house means soggy Brussels sprouts, desiccated turkey and gloopy gravy that's gone cold while you've waited for everything else to cook, you're not alone.
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Entertainment News
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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 Santa
When 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 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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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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How Mariah's Christmas classic was written - and why it will be just as popular for years to comeFor 30 years Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You has been the soundtrack to Christmas.
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Radio Essentials : Sheffield & South Yorkshire's Local News
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