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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
- The £100m transfer truth as Newcastle United turn to B list after Marc Guehi deadline passes
Eddie Howe is a big fan of Marc Guehi but the Magpies were invited to push for the centre-back at the end of the season
- DWP list of health conditions that could get you PIP payments of £187 a week
PIP can provide support for over 530 health conditions - here's a list of the main disabling conditions as classified by the DWP
- Millions of Brits urged not to dry clothes outside during heatwave this weekend
Hanging washing outside to dry is a common sight during the summer months - but experts say it could actually be making your hay fever symptoms worse
- Newcastle coaches' 'private Alexander Isak opinion' gives Liverpool food for thought
Newcastle talisman Alexander Isak's incredible form has sparked interest from rival Premier League clubs, though the likes of Liverpool have been issued a warning about the Magpies striker
- Tragedy as man found dead in abandoned building near North Shields Fish Quay
Police have confirmed that a man has been found dead after forensics officers were seen on Bell Street yesterday afternoon
- DWP Universal Credit urged to claim £1,200 bonus with thousands eligible
The Government says it wants more people to have 'a bit in the kitty for a rainy day' so it is giving hundreds of thousands more working families access to this scheme
- BBC TV licence rules in full as man battles charge in court
The annual £174.50 TV licence fee can be paid in one go or by direct debit and contributes to the BBC's TV, radio and online services - but it's your viewing habits that determine if you need one
- Sunderland closing in on major coup with Florent Ghisolfi director of football appointment
Sunderland are on the verge of a huge appointment behind the scenes that will boost their transfer plans this summer
- Liverpool's Marc Guehi stance as transfer race hots up amid Newcastle United fear
Newcastle United are yet to make a breakthrough in the summer transfer window
- Little-known air con rule all drivers need to know as UK swelters in heatwave
Motorists are being reminded of the rules in the Highway Code which apply when the weather is warm - here are more details