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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
- Clarks cuts 1,200 jobs as it posts massive £39m loss in just one year
The British shoe retailer has reported a revenue of £901.3m in the 12 months to January 29, down from the £994.5m it achieved in 2023, new accounts show
- County Durham Premium Bond winners July 2025 as over £300,000 to be paid out
There were some big winners across County Durham this month
- Jade confirms gig at another Newcastle venue on first solo tour after selling out City Hall
Jade will now play gigs at two different venues in Newcastle on her first ever solo tour having sold out the City Hall
- Five players Newcastle United could sign for free now including long-term striker target
Player across Europe officially became free agents this week as their contracts expired
- Blackburn ready to offer Sunderland star a transfer lifeline
The Championship outfit are reportedly keen on Sunderland's Nectar Triantis
- World War Two soldier from Walker involved in plane crash to be honoured in Dunkirk
David Anthony Evans, 86, is the son of Andrew Evans, who served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War
- Northumberland premium bond winners July 2025 and how to enter next month
Northumberland residents see more winnings on offer than last month as the prizes are revealed
- North East teen's 'strength beyond years' as friends launch heartfelt tribute
Middlesbrough Under 13s Rugby Team have launched a charity walk in memory of Mylo Capilla and have raised thousands
- Flying Ant Day 2025 could see UK's 'biggest swarm in years' as Brits warned
Pest control experts have warned that this year's nuptial flight, when winged ants take to the air in huge numbers to mate, could be one of the most prolific on record
- Poundland thief strips naked in street after stealing entire outfit from store
The thief stole underwear, as well as other items of clothing, and got changed outside the Durham city centre Poundland store