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.
For more information visit our about page.
TV personality and in demand DJ Gok Wan will perform two sets for Northern Pride in Newcastle this weekend
The Government say this will end the idea of "Whitehall knows best"
The plans were unveiled in June 2025, as a massive blow to the British high street
The man dies after suffering serious injuries at Thompsons of Prudhoe Demolition Contractors
Darren Cree, 37, from Gateshead, has not been seen since April 28 with his family growing increasingly concerned for his welfare
18-year-old Matthew Adams died in May this year from an incredibly rare form of cancer - now his childhood friends are honouring his memory and raising vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust
It's been a tough week at Newcastle United as they look to add to £55million signing Anthony Elanga
A host of Geordie Shore stars have jetted off to Italy as a couple from the MTV show prepared to get married in Rome
The E10 petrol switch has forced UK fuel prices higher for drivers and motorists across the country, it has been warned
Newcastle councillors have granted permission for a four-storey aparthotel development in Ouseburn's Foundry Lane, next to Byker Bridge and Ouseburn Farm