Welcome
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 transfer news LIVE: Benjamin Sesko latest, new striker enters the frame
All the latest Newcastle United transfer news as Benjamin Sesko and Yoane Wissa are chased by the Magpies
- Newcastle United 2025/26 pre-season special - pre-order now from our online store
We have produced a pre-season souvenir special as Eddie Howe's Mags look for more Premier League success
- Newcastle United to lay down the law with Alexander Isak as Eddie Howe makes transfer admission
Alexander Isak is wanted back in training with his team-mates next week
- Update on free bus travel over 60s in England as extension of existing scheme suggested
A massive campaign has been waged to try to get people in England the same concessionary travel as those in London do
- Newcastle travel live updates: Traffic and public transport latest from the North East
Follow live updates here for the latest on Newcastle's roads and updates on public transport across the North East region
- Newcastle United hear Benjamin Sesko development in South Korea as striker chase takes twist
Newcastle United are pushing for movement in the transfer market but have yet more competition for their top targets
- 'This is for Uncle John' - Tyneside man takes on astounding weightlifting challenge for Parkinson's disease awareness
Forest Hall's Chris Lovegrove is to lift the Dinnie Stones this October. They weigh more than 300kg
- 'Stunning' Northumberland lodge with 5-star rating in 'picture perfect' village
'This is an undiscovered gem of a place. The little village is so sweet and the locals, so lovely. This place will bring you back again and again'
- Banks including Barclays and NatWest offering up to £175 for switching now
Find out exactly how to qualify for the free cash here
- Newcastle doctor allegedly put listening devices in another doctor's home while stalking her
Dr Curtis Osbourne, of Gosforth, denies stalking his former partner, Isobel Cane, causing serious alarm or distress