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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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Newcastle United's form is a concern after another poor performance
Wonder Women event is inspired by International Women’s Day
Howick Hall is having a three-month trial where dogs are allowed into its gardens
A potential bid to host the Olympics in 2036 or 2040 has been proposed by Northern leaders
Martin and Tomas Rosinski's AI-powered cat flap aims to prevent moggies from bringing prey into owners' homes
The Magpies slumped to defeat against Brentford before Eddie Howe staged an emotional Press conference
The UK Foreign Office warns holidaymakers that it's unlawful to drink alcohol in the street in some areas of Spain - here's more information
April 2026 will bring in these new Universal Credit rates
Newcastle United fell to a damaging 3-2 defeat to Brentford on Saturday at St James' Park, and Alan Shearer wasn't afraid to point the finger on BBC's Match of the Day
A village in a famous North East location is now a shadow of its former self having lost a lot of its character
