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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
- Star posed in Newcastle United shirt before deal collapsed and truth about Joelinton transfer
Even though a player can be handed a shirt to pose in - it doesn't mean that the deal is truly over the line
- Calls for action on derelict Jesmond building as police investigate suspected arson attack
South Jesmond councillors say the former Northern Sinfonia rehearsal space on Springbank Road in Jesmond Vale has been the target of 'mindless vandalism' for several years.
- Restaurant making fine dining a hit in city which 'would rather a Gregg's sausage roll'
Serving of success for Newcastle as National Restaurant Awards announces its 2025 list of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants
- Mobile phone boost for Three and Vodafone customers after major change
The merger of Vodafone and Three will lead to a number of changes for millions of customers - here are more details
- Least popular UK dad names - full list as some at risk of dying out altogether
Craig and Gary are among the most unpopular dad names in England and Wales - here's a look at other names on the list
- The North East's longest-serving barber who has been cutting hair in South Shields since 1968
Vernon Gray, 79, from Washington, has adapted to new styles and technological advances during his 57 years in the hairdressing industry
- Tino Livramento Newcastle United exit shut down as insider reveals transfer stance
Newcastle United's Tino Livramento has attracted interest from Manchester City
- UK households may need to install 'bollards' on driveways due to legal loophole
Drivers in England with driveways face being forced to install 'bollards' in a blow for UK households
- Newcastle United make Kieran Trippier decision as £5m exit talk emerges
Kieran Trippier has been a vital player in years gone by but Newcastle United are facing an important window
- Blyth lout who was in gang that smashed woman's windows with axe left blood at scene
James Hickson was one of a group of males who hurled the weapon through a window, causing it to land in a baby bouncer