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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
- 'Major' Spain earthquake sees tremors shake holiday hotspot popular with Brits
Residents have reported feeling their homes 'rocking' as the quake hit the southern coast of Spain including the Costa del Sol and Malaga city
- Thousands of drivers born after 1997 given 'concerning' warning
Drivers born after 1997 are more likely to use technological aids while driving than any other age group - but there is a warning associated with this trend
- Free bus pass new government statement in full as labour update all over 60s
The concession is automatically granted to people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In England, however, it's up to financially stretched local councils to provide the benefit earlier, resulting in only a handful of areas like London and Merseyside offering it
- DWP issues new update on PIP and Blue Badge rules as Government answers questions
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a new update for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants - including those who access the Blue Badge scheme and free bus travel through the benefit
- North East weather forecast for week ahead as temperatures drop after heatwave
The Met Office has forecast 'heavy and thundery' rain for the region with high temperatures falling into the teens as downpours hit
- Inside historic Newcastle city centre building up for sale for £4m
The old post office has most recently been used as offices for an architectural technology firm
- Free Pair of Wristbands to M&D's Scotland's Theme Park worth £51.50
Enjoy a visit to Scotland's Theme Park this summer
- Newcastle United transfer news LIVE: Yoane Wissa price tag, Hugo Ekitike stance
Newcastle United are up and running in the summer transfer window but want more deals done for Eddie Howe
- Ruel Fox reveals motivation behind Newcastle United move - 'changing mindsets'
Fox enjoyed a successful spell on Tyneside under Kevin Keegan between 1994 and 1995
- Police searching for Newcastle teen last seen in Byker on Sunday
Summer Smith was last seen on Sunday at 1pm