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 submit new Anthony Elanga transfer bid as Steve Nickson takes charge
Newcastle United transfer latest as Magpies negotiate complex deal for the Nottingham Forest winger
- Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood visited Northumberland pub but was 'too tall' for bar
Movie legend Clint Eastwood once had a night out at a very famous pub in a remote part of Northumberland
- Demand for answers on Sunderland Crown Works Studios investment as £450m film hub backing pulled
The vision for the vast £450 million Crown Works Studios was originally led by FulwellCain, a joint venture between global entertainment company Fulwell 73 and Cain International
- Anti-social behaviour in Newcastle city centre drops after launch of new police base
City Safe has helped slash anti-social behaviour in Newcastle city centre by 15% since its introduction in May 2024
- Gardeners urged to make vital change to help protect birds this summer
One simple change will help make sure your garden birds are receiving the hydration they need over the warm months
- Newcastle United retro away kit 'brings back fond memories' for season ticket holder
Anthony Elliott was one of the first people to get his hands on the new kit
- Butterflies will flock to UK gardens all summer if you plant these five flowers
Gardening experts have shared the five flowers that gardeners should plant to keep seeing butterflies in their outdoor spaces this summer.
- Steph McGovern says 'it freaked me out' as she breaks silence on stalking ordeal
Steph McGovern candidly spoke about her past stalking ordeal on Tuesday's This Morning
- Drivers could face 11pm to 5am rule under new driving licence law proposals
New driving licence rules could ban drivers from carrying same-age passengers during their first year on the road
- Brits urged to check for error on 2p coin that could be worth £1,000
The 1983 two pence piece is highly sought after by collectors - but only if it features a specific error. This mistake has been verified by the Royal Mint