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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
- Gok Wan to DJ at late night Newcastle Pride after party after main stage set
TV personality and in demand DJ Gok Wan will perform two sets for Northern Pride in Newcastle this weekend
- Northumberland one of ten areas to benefit from £100m fund to fix local issues
The Government say this will end the idea of "Whitehall knows best"
- Full list of Poundland closure dates announced including North East locations
The plans were unveiled in June 2025, as a massive blow to the British high street
- Investigation launched after man dies at Northumberland demolition firm
The man dies after suffering serious injuries at Thompsons of Prudhoe Demolition Contractors
- Police searching for missing Gateshead man last seen leaving work almost three months ago
Darren Cree, 37, from Gateshead, has not been seen since April 28 with his family growing increasingly concerned for his welfare
- Teen died of cancer affecting only two in every million - now his friends are making difference
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
- Newcastle United make smart off-stage transfer move after telling Hugo Ekitike decision
It's been a tough week at Newcastle United as they look to add to £55million signing Anthony Elanga
- Geordie Shore cast descend on Rome for 'wedding of the year' as MTV stars tie the knot
A host of Geordie Shore stars have jetted off to Italy as a couple from the MTV show prepared to get married in Rome
- Millions of motorists using E10 petrol warned over big changes
The E10 petrol switch has forced UK fuel prices higher for drivers and motorists across the country, it has been warned
- Ouseburn aparthotel to be built on 'mess' site next to Byker Bridge in £5m development
Newcastle councillors have granted permission for a four-storey aparthotel development in Ouseburn's Foundry Lane, next to Byker Bridge and Ouseburn Farm