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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
- Newcastle city centre theft investigated after man's bag taken from Grainger Street pub
The victim was sitting at a table in The Mile Castle when his bag was stolen
- Major household energy update as 314,000 households urged to act
The RTS gas meter system was due to be switched off at the end of the month, but the government "stepped in"
- Sizzling start to The Hoppings as 'bigger than ever' fair opens in blazing sunshine
Get set for fun in the sun as The Hoppings returns to the Town Moor in Newcastle for 10 glorious days
- The Hoppings ride prices including 'world's tallest free-fall' Drop Tower new for 2025
The Hoppings 2025 kicked off on Newcastle Town Moor on Friday afternoon with over 400 attractions to enjoy
- Sunderland three vehicle crash sees bike rider taken to hospital with 'serious' leg injuries
Northumbria Police and the North East Ambulance Service were called to the collision just after 12.15pm on Friday
- The historic Northumberland cottage in new Hollywood blockbuster beauty spot
It's a key hiding place in the new film 28 Years Later - but the real Kielder Forest swaps out zombies for stunning scenery, peaceful walks and an abundance of wildlife
- Newcastle told 'obvious' transfer truth as Liverpool show interest in top target
Marc Guehi has been at the top of the wishlist for a while, but that could change quickly
- UK set for major council tax shake-up as Martin Lewis slams 'broken' system
The Government has launched a consultation to overhaul the council tax system - and it could mean big changes for your household bills in the future
- Inside Pele's abandoned mansion shows tragic vandalised state of legend's home
A video has emerged online that shows the state of Pele's mansion in Brazil after the property was entered by an influencer and his friends following the football icon's death in 2022
- Tino Livramento absence explained as Newcastle United star reveals coaching idol
The full-back has been in fine form for England at the European Championships in Slovakia