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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
- DWP Universal Credit and PIP claimants urged to 'write list' immediately
The government's welfare bill will become law after passing its third reading, but 47 Labour Party MPs still rebelled despite a series of concessions
- HMRC confirms income tax rule change starting next April
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will go live on April 6, 2026, with around 780,000 self-employed individuals and landlords required to use the new system from that date
- Gardeners urged to keep pigeons at bay with 'nasty' smelling cooking spice
Pigeons can quickly become a nuisance if their numbers get out of control. Find out how to keep the birds away from your garden using a popular household ingredient.
- British tourists in Spain 'fume' after being handed 'warning cards'
Brits have been flocking to Spain in recent weeks as the summer holiday season continues, with one couple even sharing their annoyance at a new rule in place at their hotel
- Martin Lewis issues state pensioners personal allowance update amid tax fears
The money saving expert has issued a warning to anyone who receives a state pension and has shared some important information to help ease concerns around the issue
- Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Thursday, July 10
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Thursday, July 10
- Bruno Guimaraes sends five-word Newcastle United message as transfer decision confirmed
Newcastle United transfer news as Callum Wilson has been supported by his former teammates following his decision to depart the St James' Park outfit
- Petrol and diesel drivers face major rule change for 'first time in three years'
Treasury Minister Elaine Millar of the Jersey State Assembly confirmed her department is in discussions around the reintroduction of fuel duty for the first time in three years.
- Motorbikes, cocaine and crossbow seized in South Shields during police crackdown
A crackdown on vehicle-related crime saw four people arrested and a range of material seized by police
- Cost of dementia care in Northumberland to soar by the end of the decade
New figures predict a sharp increase between 2020 and 2030 as the number of people diagnosed is expected to rise