REYT GOOD SHEFFIELD PODCAST

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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