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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
- Set For Life results LIVE: Winning National Lottery numbers for Monday, June 16
We will be bringing live breaking updates and results from the National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, June 16
- Popular Newcastle chippy Gormans forced to close two shops over 'rising costs'
Gormans chip shops on Redburn Road in Westerhope and Denton Road in Denton Burn have closed down
- Neglected subways beneath Newcastle city centre roundabout set for upgrades
Newcastle City Council is planning improvements to the underpasses beneath the Swan House Roundabout in the city centre, which it says are 'dated and neglected'
- Four people arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after Newton Aycliffe rooftop standoff
Police were on scene at Permoid Industries on Horndale Avenue, and were speaking with several people on the roof of the building
- Newcastle United may 'walk away' from pricey James Trafford deal at £40million
The Burnley stopper has been the subject of great interest to Newcastle chiefs but Burnley aren't letting him go on the cheap
- Sam Fender 'superfan' couple get engaged at Newcastle gig during favourite song
Hannah Oldfield, 31, and Tom Amor, 32, from Cumbria, have been dedicated fans of the North Shields musician for years
- Search for North East missing teen continues after clothing found on beach
Serren Bennet was last seen on Sunday, June 8, with the 18-year-old's disappearance described as 'out of character'
- Rachel Reeves quiet on whether Labour will back full Leamside Line opening in northern rail pledge
It is unclear whether the Government will commit to restoring the full Leamside Line, as it prepares to outline its proposals to “take forward our ambitions” for Northern Powerhouse Rail
- Image released after bogus caller claiming to be pest control stole woman's purse in Newcastle
The incident happened at around 6pm on Monday, May 19, when a man gained entry to a residential address in the Fenham area
- Another Newcastle United player bids emotional farewell after 13 years at the club
Newcastle United youngster Ellis Stanton has bid farewell and thanked staff and team-mates alike for their support following 13 years on the club's books