REYT GOOD SHEFFIELD PODCAST

Sheffield faces another scorching day after wildfires broke out across the city, while a major partial solar eclipse will cover around 91% of the Sun tonight.

We also cover proposals for up to 900 homes at Handsworth Hall Farm, the Sheffield man jailed for child sex offences, Kalvin Phillips’ return to Bramall Lane, Wednesday’s Carabao Cup draw and plans to transform Navigation House into apartments.

Plus, discover what’s happening across Sheffield today, including a ghostly canal cruise, live comedy, creative workshops and events linked to tonight’s eclipse.

The Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast brings you the local stories, events and information you need to start your day.

A Sheffield museum visit helps a three-year-old make a lifesaving 999 call when his mum collapses. We also have the latest on the arson investigation following the Full Monty club fire, Sheffield’s amber heat-health alert and the completion of the new £24 million child health technology centre.

Plus, plans for a new SEND school at Hillsborough Barracks, the future of the former Debenhams building, support for Caffè Tucci following a burglary and our Sheffield Essentials event picks.

Your essential Sheffield update for Tuesday 11 August 2026—local news, weather, events and everything you need to start the day feeling reyt good.

A major fire has badly damaged the former Shiregreen Working Men’s Club—the famous Sheffield location used for the final scenes of The Full Monty.

Today’s Reyt Good Sheffield Podcast also covers the continuing Supertram disruption, the consultation on Sheffield’s next generation of trams, the city’s heat-health alert and a major police operation targeting illegal gambling.

In sport, Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday are both through to the second round of the Carabao Cup, while the British Transplant Games conclude after four inspiring days in the city.

We also have free summer travel information for families and today’s Sheffield events.

Good morning, Sheffield! Today’s Reyt Good Podcast brings you the stories everyone across the city will be talking about.

We cover the continuing police presence in Page Hall, the British Transplant Games bringing more than 1,100 competitors to Sheffield, Louise Haigh holding the fort in Westminster and Sheffield Castle’s remains becoming part of the new Castle Park.

There’s also the latest on Tank nightclub’s closure, Sheffield Forgemasters’ huge new facility, Yorkshire Water’s Park Grange Drive leak and the return of competitive football for Wednesday and United.

Plus, we pick today’s best local events—including CBeebies House Party Live and a Mamma Mia-inspired ABBA tribute.

A family wakes up to the aftermath of a devastating fire in Woodthorpe, attempted-murder arrests follow serious disorder in Page Hall, and two men face sentencing over the murder of Richard Dyson.

We also cover suspected deliberate fires threatening Sheffield wildlife sites, disruption at Tenter Street, the Roots Allotments planning row, a major expansion for Bestsellers Direct, Cardzone’s forthcoming closure and repairs at Forge Dam.

Plus, our Pick of the Day is The Art History of Studio Ghibli at Sheffield Students’ Union.

Paul Carrack officially becomes a Sheffield Legend as his plaque is unveiled outside Sheffield Town Hall.

We also cover the Holme Lane house collision, a five-day power cut that cost a Sheffield café thousands, the city’s carbon-capture trial, JD Sports’ huge Meadowhall expansion and the death of former Sheffield Wednesday winger Paul Bradshaw.

Plus, Trainspotting: The Musical is cancelled, calls grow for free sun cream in Sheffield’s parks, and we have today’s local events.

Your quick daily guide to what’s happening across the Steel City, from Sheffield Radio Essentials and the Reyt Good Sheffield app.

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.

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

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.

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.