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Affinity Radio is your local station for South Shields, Tynemouth, Newcastle, and Gateshead, Broadcasting live from our state-of-the-art studios 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
- Woman caught performing sex act in Gateshead doorway sentenced for outraging public decency
Sarah Crawford, 40, was given a suspended prison sentence at Peterlee Magistrates' Court
- County Durham woman charged with murder after 56-year-old 'suffered stab wounds'
Patricia Hewitt, 41, of Newton Aycliffe, has been charged with murder
- Lotto results LIVE: Updates on winning National Lottery numbers for Saturday, August 16
It's the Lotto and Thunderball draws tonight so we will be bringing live updates and the results below
- 40 fantastic pictures as music fans enjoy the sun at County Durham's Hardwick Festival
Music lovers of all ages had a brilliant first day at the annual Hardwick Festival in Sedgefield
- 34 pictures as families head to Amble and enjoy stalls and displays at RNLI lifeboat day
The event featured lifeboat exercises, a coffee morning in the lifeboat station, stalls, a fun fair, and visits from the King’s Own Yeomanry
- 'It's really important' - Le Bris and Xhaka send clear Sunderland message after West Ham win
Regis Le Bris was delighted with Sunderland's character and performance against West Ham United.
- 'I'm recovering from a broken neck - but want to sail an electric boat to Patagonia'
Chris Foster wants to take a previously abandoned boat to South America - but he has to get it home first.
- Households warned of 'new garden shed tax' and common mistake that could see charges
Some UK households could be at risk of being charged extra council tax if they have a shed or outbuilding in their garden, an expert has warned.
- Geordie Love Island star Adam Collard reveals real reason for postponing wedding to Laura Woods
Adam Collard has revealed that he and his sports presenter fiancée Laura Woods have postponed their wedding
- Regis Le Bris gameplan, second half superiority and transfer gamble - Sunderland ease past West Ham
A look at the all important talking points from Sunderland's 3-0 win against West Ham