Welcome
Affinity Radio is your local station for South Shields, Tynemouth, Newcastle, and Gateshead, broadcasting from The Pride Media Centre in Pelaw.
We’re here to connect, inform, and entertain the North East — from great music and local stories to live coverage of major events like the Great North Run, Armed Forces Day, South Tyneside Parade Day, EAT! Festival, and Tidal Trails.
With a mix of great music, local news, and real community stories, Affinity Radio is powered by passion and fuelled by the North East.
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Local News from across Tyne & Wear
- Newcastle United to-do list: Huge Ekitike release clause triggered as defensive additions made
Latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours as the club look to ramp up their summer business
- Sunderland stars have already found out Habib Diarra quality - 'He sees things'
Black Cats star Romaine Mundle was on target against South Shields and has been impressed by nis new team-mates
- The beauty spot under 90 minutes from Newcastle to host 'unforgettable' Stargazing Suppers
Night-time experience promises blend of 'nature, astronomy and hospitality' - and even a chance to spot the Northern Lights
- House 'fully destroyed' in arson attack as firefighters tackle flames for eight hours
Holly Lodge in Ebchester has been 'fully destroyed' in a fire
- Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up rumours as Vicky Pattison and Mo Farah linked to BBC show
The new series of Strictly Come Dancing will air on the BBC later this year and several stars have been linked to the show
- Newcastle street cordoned off as police probe attack with man left injured
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after incident in Arthurs Hill with police now appealing for witnesses
- Apple fans snap up £35 a month iPhone 16 Pro Max deal
Sky Mobile is offering a discount on the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max for a limited time only
- Newcastle United learn full extent of rival's eye-watering PSR boost as figures revealed
Newcastle United's Premier League rivals have been strengthened financially
- Sunderland transfer 'madness' the talk of Europe as big spending verdict given
The Black Cats have been very active in the transfer window so far
- Drag Race icon Bimini confirmed to DJ at Newcastle Pride after party
Drag Race UK favourite Bimini and Horse Meat Disco will both take to the decks in Newcastle for Northern Pride 2025