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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
- Joao Pedro signs, Elanga arrives, Longstaff transfer decision - Newcastle United's dream 25-man squad
Newcastle transfer news as the Magpies face some early window decisions in order to strengthen their Premier League 25-man squad
- Gardeners warned of simple trick that is 'life or death' for birds this summer
As the weather heats up (and shows no sign of stopping) there's ways you can protect wildlife in your garden
- Bruno Guimaraes future fears dismissed as autumn transfer talks mooted for Newcastle United star
Sources close to Newcastle are confident that a new contract is more likely than an exit
- 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
- Sunderland legend Lee Cattermole misses out of first management job after 'difficult decision'
Ex-Sunderland star Lee Cattermole was in the frame for the Gateshead job
- Newcastle United learn 'easy' £30m transfer truth from Chelsea after conversation
Newcastle United made a play for Liam Delap but the striker was always 'keen' on reuniting with Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and completed a £30m move to Stamford Bridge
- I'm not scared of leading Sunderland against Pep and Premier League elite
Regis Le Bris has sent a strong message to Black Cats supporters after an incredible first season in charge
- James Trafford 'shocker' worry after Newcastle United homework as verdict passed
James Trafford is on the radar of Newcastle United but is the keeper worth £40million
- DWP failed to protect 'vulnerable' benefit claimants who 'paid the ultimate price'
The Work and Pensions committee has spent two years compiling the Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants report. They received repeated evidence that some vulnerable benefit claimants had 'paid the ultimate price' after trying to deal with the DWP to get essential financial support
- Newcastle United's £67m scouting missions as Antoine Semenyo stance becomes clear
The latest Newcastle United transfer news and rumours as the summer window reopens for business