REYT GOOD SHEFFIELD PODCAST

Sheffield is covered by a yellow thunderstorm warning today, with heavy rain, lightning, hail and localised flooding possible.

We have the latest on the Birley Lane Supertram disruption, mixed Carabao Cup results for Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, the city council’s financial outlook and regeneration plans at Parkwood Springs.

Plus, a medieval discovery at Sheffield Manor Lodge, tomorrow’s Southey by-election, Rock N Roll Circus and our Sheffield Essentials event guide picks.

Local news, weather, travel and what’s happening across Sheffield for Wednesday 26 August 2026.

Ey up, Sheffield! In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, the EFL examines the implications for Sheffield United following the winding-up of COH Sports Bidco, although no points deduction has been imposed.

We also cover another £3 million for the proposed Crucible redevelopment, plans for a new Yorkshire Ambulance Service hub in Attercliffe and why Sheffield’s renewed Supertram network is being designed to withstand temperatures of up to 50 degrees.

In sport, Sheffield Wednesday suffer a one-nil defeat to Bradford City but add Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison to the squad, while Dalton Smith prepares for his first world-title defence at the Utilita Arena.

Plus, today’s Sheffield weather and our event-guide picks, including Sharing the View at Graves Gallery, Comedy Drag Bingo and Lord of the Dance.

Your essential daily update from across the Steel City.

In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, the EFL considers the implications of the winding-up order involving the company previously used to buy Sheffield United — although no points deduction has been imposed.

Sheffield Wednesday host Bradford City in their first home league game of the season, while world champion Dalton Smith keeps his dream of fighting at Hillsborough firmly in sight.

We also have updates on the £45 million Crucible plans, Meadowhall’s latest investment, a police appeal following an incident at KFC and today’s Sheffield Essentials Event Guide picks.

Steve popped down to meet Rachael at Weston Park Cancer Charity to talk about Walk As One which returns for its 4th year!

Whether you take on the 4 or 10 mile route, every step you take helps raise vital funds to support people across our region affected by cancer. Our Walk As One events have raised an incredible £150k (so far!) to help us continue our vital work.

Location: Endcliffe Park, Sheffield

When: Sun 13th September 2026, 9:30am

In today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast, Sheffield United’s ownership company faces a High Court winding-up hearing over an alleged £35 million debt, while an MP calls for the city’s search for housing sites to be restarted.

We also hear how Sheffield’s visitor economy has broken the £2 billion barrier, why South Yorkshire Police is using AI to help manage 101 calls and how more than £9 million is being invested in Hillsborough and Sheffield Wednesday’s training ground.

There’s news of a £24 million child-health technology centre, an update on the Bradfield moorland fire and a new shirt sponsor for Sheffield FC Women. Plus, we have today’s weather and our Sheffield Essentials event picks.

Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast covers the Stephen Grimmer murder case, the High Court hearing involving Sheffield United’s ownership company, the city’s pothole repairs and Sheffield Wednesday’s first home league match of the new era. We also have the latest on e-scooter injuries, South Yorkshire’s wildfire response and our pick of today’s events across Sheffield.

Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast covers a murder charge following the death of a missing Sheffield man, the city’s response to the wildfire risk, disruption at West Bar, the opening weekend for Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday, free summer travel for children and today’s Sheffield event picks.

Daryl Denham is back on your radio every Saturday from 10am! He’s now three weeks into what he calls his “Fat Jab” journey, and he’s sharing an honest weekly update on his progress. Is it working yet for Daryl? Find out in this week’s REYT GOOD Sheffield Podcast and next week on air from 10:00.

Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast leads on the major fires tackled around Penrith Road, Bradfield and Manor Fields as exceptionally dry conditions continue.

We also cover the proposed 900-home Orgreave Park development, Jessica Ennis-Hill joining Play Padel, changes involving well-known Sheffield pubs, the latest milestones at Sheffield Forgemasters and The Spark, railway station access restrictions and today’s Sheffield events, including Kevin Bridges.

Sheffield faces temperatures of around 36C under an amber extreme-heat warning as thousands of students receive their A-level, T Level and other Level 3 results.

We also cover the closure of Rivelin Valley Water Play, plans for the former Sheffield Ski Village, police raids on suspected illegal gambling venues, the future of the Henderson’s Relish building, Sheffield United’s latest transfers and today’s events.

Your daily local update from Sheffield Radio Essentials — available on DAB+ as SY Essentials.