Sheffield Essentials

13/01/2026

Sheffield Essentials News: Trial set to begin in death of 16-year-old boy

The trial of three men accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy in Sheffield is due to begin today (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) at Sheffield Crown Court.

Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Al Yazidi, 16, died after being involved in a collision on Staniforth Road in Darnall on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Emergency services attended the scene and Abdullah was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Three men have been charged in connection with his death.

The trial is scheduled to take place before Mrs Justice Tipples. It is understood the incident involved a grey Audi.

Abdullah had arrived in England only weeks before his death after leaving Yemen. Family members previously described him as kind and friendly.

12/01/2026

Earlier on the M1. There are no current delays.

12/01/2026

Sheffield Essentials News: Police have confirmed that a body has been found at Arbourthorne Pond during the search for a missing person.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious and the woman’s family is being supported by specialist officers.

Police have confirmed a body has been found at Arbourthorne Pond in Sheffield during the search for a missing woman. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

12/01/2026

Sheffield Essentials Traffic & Travel | 12/01/2026 | 08:15

No incidents or accidents to report at the moment.

If you spot anything today or know of any issues on the roads, comment below and help keep others moving.

Traffic is very slow on several routes across Sheffield this morning, so please allow extra time:

• The A6135 between Birley Moor Road / Wingfield Crescent and Hurlfield Road / Pit Lane is stationary, with delays of around 19 minutes.
• The B6064 between Hollybank Road and Mansfield Road (A6135) is seeing delays of about 14 minutes.
• On the B6054 between High Lane / Phoenix Court and Norton Avenue (A6102), delays are around 13 minutes.
• The A625 between Brincliffe Edge Road and Neill Road is slow-moving, with delays of around 12 minutes.
• The A57 between Coisley Hill and Sheffield Parkway is also stationary in places, with around 12 minutes of delay.
• Around 10 minutes of delay on the B6054 between Reney Road and the A61.
• The A61 between Smithy Wood Crescent and Queens Road / Wolseley Road (A621) is moving slowly, with delays of about 10 minutes.
• The A621 between Abbeydale Road South / Archer Road and Broadfield Road / Sheldon Road is also seeing delays of around 10 minutes.

11/01/2026

Heartbreaking news this evening.

UPDATE: Officers searching for missing woman Eileen have today (11 January) sadly found a body at Arbourthorne Pond in Sheffield.

While formal identification is yet to take place, officers believe it to be that of Eileen.

Her family has been informed and is being supported by officers at this time.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.

11/01/2026

Dalton Smith crowned WBC World Champion in Brooklyn

Sheffield has a new world champion.

Dalton Smith has been crowned WBC super-lightweight world champion after a stunning fifth-round knockout win over Subriel Matias at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The 28-year-old produced a fearless performance, stopping the defending champion in round five and handing Matias the first knockout defeat of his career. The referee waved it off after a huge right hand left Matias unable to continue.

Smith went into the fight as the underdog but chose to meet Matias head-on, trading power punches and refusing to back down. His persistence paid off in dramatic fashion as he dropped the champion and sealed a famous victory on the world stage.

The win takes Smith’s professional record to 19-0 and makes him Britain’s latest world boxing champion, adding his name to Sheffield’s proud boxing history alongside the likes of Prince Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Clinton Woods and Kell Brook.

Speaking after the fight, Smith said:
“Do not let anybody tell you you can’t achieve your dreams. If you work hard, you can do it.”

Back in Sheffield, celebrations have been pouring in for the fighter, who walked out in Brooklyn to Arctic Monkeys’ When The Sun Goes Down, proudly flying the flag for his home city.

Big nights could now lie ahead, with potential title defences and even a possible homecoming fight being talked about.

11/01/2026

Reports are being investigated following an incident reported at a pond in Arbourthorne, Sheffield.

11/01/2026

Howie back from 10:00 on Radio Essentials!

Excitement about Base71 Youth Zone in Barnsley the Ice Rink in Sheffield and of course let's talk about the snow!

This week in music and Connect 4 and if you want a mention comment below or get in touch via WhatsApp!!

10/01/2026

I wonder what they have bin doing? LEAVE YOUR BINS OUT!!

Message from people in charge of bins!

Due to the snow and ice preventing safe access for our collection vehicles and crews, we will be unable to complete all bin collections due this week.

If your collection has not yet taken place, please continue to leave it out until it has been emptied.

Collections will be taking place this weekend to recover collections that have not yet taken place.

Due to the widespread and prolonged disruption caused by the snow and ice, it will take time to recover all of the delayed collections.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.

Tell your neighbours - help spread the word!

10/01/2026

I've worked in and been in and around Sheffield for 20 years, but never been in this building. Have you been?