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.

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.

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