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Welcome to Your Local Radio Station
We’re proud to be your local station for South Shields, Tynemouth, Newcastle, and Gateshead – broadcasting from our studios at The Pride Media Centre in Pelaw. Affinity Radio is dedicated to connecting, informing, and entertaining the North East.
Launched as Radio Shields in December 2021, we expanded in December 2024 with Affinity Radio Newcastle. Then in June 2025, following Ofcom approval, both services united to form Affinity Radio North East – one strong, community-driven station for the region.
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
- 20-year-old 'beautiful soul' dies after getting into difficulty in River Tees near Darlington
Jacob Rutkowski's family say they are heartbroken beyond words after the 20-year-old's death on Friday afternoon
- Tributes to North Shields footballer Curtis Coppen, 30, after sudden death
The 30-year-old who played for North Shields FC was described as a "fans' favourite on and off the field"
- Newcastle Racecourse confirm rules on taking food and drink into Plate Day 2025
The Northumberland Plate Festival is taking place this week with the big one, Plate Day, on Saturday, June 28
- Shoppers praise Roman's 'no iron' blouse for smart-casual office look
The crinkled top is a fun twist to ordinary T-shirts and it requires no ironing, making it an ideal fashion piece when travelling and shoppers can enjoy a 10% discount
- Sky News host Dermot Murnaghan confirms Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
He used his statement to call for more people to get tested
- 'I tried my best!' Meet the 14-year-old Gateshead actor stealing the show in 28 Years Later
Modest teenager Alfie Williams stars in Danny Boyle's new North East-filmed zombie horror 28 Years Later
- Premier League contacts Chelsea over Todd Boehly's connection with ticket company
The Premier League has written to Chelsea seeking the club's observations into the connections of co-owner Todd Boehly with ticket exchange and resale company Vivid Seats
- Arda Guler drops Real Madrid future hint amid Newcastle United loan interest
The Magpies have been linked with a loan move for the Spanish giant's young star
- County Durham couple who kept 43 cats living in squalor receive three year animal ban
The smell from outside the property has been described by an RSPCA Inspector as 'the worst she had ever experienced'
- Newcastle's decadent new hotel with 'secret' club gets opening date as fire station transformed
The opening date for Hotel Gotham in Newcastle city centre has been confirmed after the transformation of an old fire station