South Yorkshire Essentials (SY Essentials Radio)

M1 closed between Junction 34 (Meadowhall) and Junction 33 Motorists are being warned of a closure on the M1 in South Yorkshire following reports of an overturned vehicle. National Highways is reporting a collision, with the M1 closed between Junction 34 (Meadowhall) and Junction 33 (Catcliffe/Rotherham).

Dave got the surprise of his life walking past Boots in Barnsley this morning! 😂✂️ To be fair, strolling through town with a MASSIVE pair of scissors was always going to attract attention… 🤣 Then the store manager appeared with a very unexpected request. Has our Dave finally hit the big time? 👀😂 Watch our latest sketch below… some people are just a cut above! ✂️🎬 @BootsUK

🎃👻 SOUTH YORKSHIRE… IT'S TIME FOR A REYT GOOD HALLOWEEN SATURDAY! 📻🎶 🎙️ DARYL DENHAM IS BACK FROM 10AM THIS MORNING ON RADIO ESSENTIALS! ❤️ Get the kettle on, turn us up and get ready for a cracking Saturday morning packed with REYT GOOD TUNES, big laughs, brilliant local stories and a little bit of Halloween madness! 🎃😂 👀 HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT DARYL'S GOT LINED UP! 🐶 MEET PUMPKIN! The adorable guide dog puppy from Doncaster who's helping a charity find new volunteers. A dog called Pumpkin on Halloween… you couldn't make it up! ❤️ ⚽ FROM LAS VEGAS TO ROTHERHAM UNITED! Meet the American football fan travelling around 5,000 miles to watch the Millers play. Now THAT'S dedication! 😂 🎸 SHEFFIELD'S ROCK 'N' ROLL HISTORY! A brilliant new mural celebrating the legendary King Mojo Club, where stars including Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Wonder once performed! 🌹 BARNSLEY'S KATHERINE KELLY is helping bring local history to life with a moving remembrance project. 🤸‍♀️ LOCAL TALENT! We're celebrating a brilliant young gymnast from Wath who's dreaming big and looking for a little help along the way! 👻 HALLOWEEN FUN! Terrible jokes, spooky stories, fancy dress disasters and the great Halloween sweets debate! 🎂 FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS! Vanilla Ice, Peter Jackson, the Cheeky Girls and plenty more are celebrating today! 🎟️ PLUS WHAT'S ON ACROSS SOUTH YORKSHIRE! From free Halloween family fun in Rotherham to spooky adventures in Sheffield, pumpkin picking around Doncaster and Halloween entertainment in Barnsley! 🎶 And of course… LOADS OF REYT GOOD TUNES FROM THE 70s TO TODAY! 🎵❤️ 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What's the WORST Halloween costume you've ever worn? Have you ever seen a ghost? And what was your favourite trick-or-treat sweet growing up? 🍬👻 📻 HOW TO LISTEN FROM 10AM 📡 DAB+ – Find us as SY Essentials 🌐 Radio Essentials: radioessentials.co.uk ❤️ Barnsley: barnsleyessentials.co.uk 💙 Rotherham: rotherhamessentials.co.uk 💜 Doncaster: doncasteressentials.co.uk 💚 Sheffield: sheffieldessentials.co.uk 🔊 GOT AN ALEXA? Ask Alexa to enable our radio skill and enjoy the show on your smart speaker! ☕ Whether you're still in your pyjamas, getting ready for a Halloween party, heading out shopping or just enjoying a Saturday morning brew… WE'VE GOT THE MUSIC SORTED! 🎙️ DARYL DENHAM – FROM 10AM THIS MORNING! ❤️ RADIO ESSENTIALS – LOCAL STORIES, BIG PERSONALITIES AND REYT GOOD TUNES! 🎶📻 #RadioEssentials #DarylDenham #ReytGoodTunes #SouthYorkshire #Barnsley #Rotherham #Doncaster #Sheffield #Halloween

Steelers Book Challenge Cup Semi-Final Place With 5-2 Win Over Storm Sheffield Steelers secured their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals with a convincing 5-2 victory over Manchester Storm at the Utilita Arena on Wednesday night. Aaron Fox’s side effectively did the damage in the opening period, racing into a 4-1 lead through two goals from Ryan Tait, plus strikes from Leevi Teissala and Tim Gettinger. Manchester threatened a response in the third period, but a disallowed goal proved crucial before Mikko Juusola added Sheffield’s fifth to make sure of the result. The Steelers went into the game knowing a single point would be enough to guarantee progression, but there was little sign of a cautious approach. Tait opened the scoring after 4:35, combining with Evan Jasper before finding the net, although initially neither the players nor many supporters appeared certain the puck had crossed the line. Less than a minute later, Teissala doubled the advantage after reacting quickest to a rebound from a Macoy Erkamps effort. Storm coach Cameron Critchlow immediately called a timeout in an attempt to halt Sheffield’s momentum, but the home side struck again at 7:30. Tait carried the puck into the offensive zone before firing into the top corner for his second of the night and a 3-0 lead. Manchester did find a way back into the contest through Stephen Johnson at 14:07, but the Steelers restored their three-goal advantage before the first intermission. Gettinger broke down the boards and attempted to find Brandon Whistle in front, only for a deflection to carry the puck into the Storm net at 16:44. That left Sheffield 4-1 ahead after 20 minutes. The second period passed without a goal, although both sides created chances and Sheffield remained largely in control. Manchester reduced the deficit early in the third through Anton Karlsson, whose shot beat Matt Greenfield high to make it 4-2. There was then a poignant moment in the 47th minute as players, coaches and supporters paid tribute to Adam Johnson, three years after his death. Storm thought they had made it a one-goal game later in the period, but the Steelers coaching staff challenged the play for offside and the goal was overturned following a video review. That proved a major moment. With Manchester needing a win to keep their own hopes alive, Sheffield regained control and Juusola eventually broke clear to score at 55:42. The Finn’s finish made it 5-2 and effectively confirmed Sheffield’s place in the semi-finals. Tait was named Steelers’ man of the match after his two-goal performance. The identity of Sheffield’s semi-final opponents will be decided once the remaining Challenge Cup group fixtures are completed. sheffieldessentials.co.uk/ne…

Reading 2-1 Barnsley: Lisbie double seals comeback win Kyreece Joshua Lisbie scored twice as Reading came from behind to beat Barnsley 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium. barnsleyessentials.co.uk/new… More from Barnsley Essentials at barnsleyessentials.co.uk #Barnsley #SouthYorkshire #BarnsleyEssentials #LocalSport

🎙️ COMING UP WITH DARYL THIS MORNING! 📻 Daryl Denham is with you on Radio Essentials - SY Essentials on DAB+ across South Yorkshire, with plenty to get you talking this Saturday morning! 👇 🚗 A Sheffield man gets his old Lotus back 35 years after selling it what have YOU got rid of that you desperately wish you still had? 📱 Is Doncaster Britain’s least iPhone-obsessed city? How old is the phone you’re using right now? 🏅 Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill returns to her old Sheffield school - which teacher do YOU still remember? 🎭 Sheffield makes the UK City of Culture 2029 shortlist - what absolutely HAS to represent Sheffield? ⚽ We’ll talk about the £9.5 million vision for Millmoor and your memories of the famous old ground. ✈️ Plus the latest twist in the plans to bring Doncaster Sheffield Airport back and where would you fly first if flights return? 🎟️ And we’ve got loads of What’s On across South Yorkshire throughout the morning too! 🎧 LISTEN NOW 📻 SY Essentials on DAB+ 🔊 Alexa: “Alexa, enable REYT GOOD TUNES” 🌐 Online: sheffieldessentials.co.uk rotherhamessentials.co.uk doncasteressentials.co.uk barnsleyessentials.co.uk radioessentials.co.uk 📻 Radio Essentials local radio for South Yorkshire and REYT GOOD TUNES!

ROTHERHAM: 30 MINUTE DELAY ON M18 - Queues between A1(M) J2 and A631 J1.

📰 Today in Rotherham: • Rotherham United Women unveil £9.5m vision for Millmoor More: rotherhamessentials.co.uk/ne… #Rotherham #RotherhamNews

📰 Today in Doncaster: • £57m Doncaster Council airport borrowing no longer required under new ownership proposal More: doncasteressentials.co.uk/ne… #Doncaster #DoncasterNews

📰 Today in Barnsley: • Brothers jailed for more than 12 years after Barnsley shotgun attack • Police reappeal to trace wanted Barnsley man Kieran Harrison More: barnsleyessentials.co.uk/new… #Barnsley #BarnsleyNews

📰 Today in Sheffield: • Two men guilty of their parts in Sheffield killing following retrial • Sheffield Wednesday condemn racist abuse aimed at player's family More: sheffieldessentials.co.uk/ne… #Sheffield #SheffieldNews

TRAFFIC : A6178, A631 QUEUES - 5:45pm - Thursday 22 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 31 minutes or more on the A6178, A631. This is due to a broken-down vehicle. Greenland Road (A6102) towards Bawtry Road (A631) #Rotherham #RotherhamTraffic #A6178A631 #TrafficUpdate #

TRAFFIC : M18 QUEUES - 5:35pm - Thursday 22 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 21 minutes or more on the M18. A630 J4 towards A1(M) J2 #Doncaster #DoncasterTraffic #M18 #TrafficUpdate #DoncasterEssentials

TRAFFIC : A630 QUEUES - 5:30pm - Thursday 22 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 33 minutes or more on the A630. Sheffield Parkway (A57) towards West Bawtry Road (A631) #Sheffield #SheffieldTraffic #A630 #TrafficUpdate #SheffieldEssentials

TRAFFIC : A6178, A6102, A6109 QUEUES - 4:20pm - Thursday 22 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 20 minutes or more on the A6178, A6102, A6109. Firth Park Road (A6102) towards Norton #Rotherham #RotherhamTraffic #A6178A6102A6109 #TrafficUpdate #RotherhamEssentials

TRAFFIC : A616 QUEUES - 4:20pm - Thursday 22 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 30 minutes or more on the A616. This is due to roadworks. Westwood New Road towards Stocksbridge #Sheffield #SheffieldTraffic #A616 #TrafficUpdate #SheffieldEssentials

📰 Today in Doncaster: • High Road in Doncaster closed after collision near A1 junction 36 • Active Fusion founder Lindsy James to take on 1,055km endurance challenge More: doncasteressentials.co.uk/ne… #Doncaster #DoncasterNews

📰 Today in Barnsley: • Barnsley-inspired dance and music production PIA heads to the Barbican • Barnsley FC chief executive Jon Flatman to leave for Cardiff Rugby More: barnsleyessentials.co.uk/new… #Barnsley #BarnsleyNews

📰 Today in Sheffield: • Sheffield sets out citywide plan for cleaner energy and warmer homes More: sheffieldessentials.co.uk/ne… #Sheffield #SheffieldNews

TRAFFIC : M1 QUEUES - 3:20pm - Wednesday 21 October 2026 Drivers are facing delays of 41 minutes or more on the M1. A628 J37 towards A61 J36 #Barnsley #BarnsleyTraffic #M1 #TrafficUpdate #BarnsleyEssentials