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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
- Newcastle United decision makers 'mean business' as exciting transfer stance emerges
Once again Newcastle United find themselves in the mix for Hugo Ekitike
- Four confirmed dead in Southend Airport plane crash as police appeal to public
The London airport is closed until further notice with flights cancelled after witnesses described seeing a 'fireball' as the plane crashed shortly after take-off on Sunday
- Next shoppers praise £9 top customers are buying 'in every colour'
Next shoppers are racing to snap up the high street retailer's Cap Sleeve T-Shirts, with some even opting to purchase them in a variety of colours and in multipack options
- Major UK parking rule change could be on the way for millions of drivers
The Labour-led government has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a new Code of Practice for private parking firms, which are notorious for issuing fines to drivers
- Niall Huggins admits mental struggles after emotional Sunderland return - 'out of your control'
Sunderland defender's delight after first appearance in 19 months
- Boots sale sees Liz Earle special edition gift set worth £73 reduced to £27
The Liz Earle Cardamom & Chamomile Collection has become a shopper favourite thanks to its 'addictive' scent and has seen its price slashed in the Boots Super Savings Week sale
- Newcastle United have just bagged a transfer bonus - 'What a player'
Newcastle United signing Anthony Elanga will bring a lot to the dressing room as well as the pitch after the Magpies did their homework on the Sweden international
- CCTV released after burglars steal jewellery and money from Newcastle home
Inquires have been ongoing including a review of CCTV footage and officers have released images of three men they would like to identify
- Mamma Mia comes to Newcastle as popular restaurant re-opens after 'worth the wait' makeover
A popular restaurant in the heart of Newcastle has re-opened its doors to become even more of a Greek paradise
- UK tourists face £17 charge at popular EU holiday spot as new rules introduced
Greece will introduce a tourist tax for cruise passengers, which will see holidaymakers charged a fee when they enter Greek ports. The new rules will come into effect this summer