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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
- Tourists heading to Spain, Greece and Turkey issued warning as holiday's at risk
An expert has highlighted that many travel insurance claims over the past few years have been evacuations or related to natural disasters
- Fireworks, fans, footballers and Fender - how Sam gave Newcastle another epic weekend to remember
Sam Fender ended his 2025 run at St James' Park with the last of three gigs in Newcastle on Sunday night
- Martin Dubravka transfer request on cards after falling down Newcastle United pecking order
The Slovakia shot-stopper has his eyes on the 2026 World Cup finals next summer and does not want to be number 3
- Northumberland hospital to get helipad upgrades with £600,000 charity grant
The helipad at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital will be able to operate around the clock for the first time
- Man attacked in Newcastle pub toilets left with fractured jaw after being grabbed by throat
Northumbria Police is investigating the incident at the Mayfair Pub and Kitchen in the city centre with a CCTV image released
- Furious tourists urge travel operators to 'cancel' Spain trips as problem worsens
Protests have been ongoing in Spain for some time, and have been ramping up as we head into the summer holiday season
- Beauty lovers rush to buy serum that 'works wonders on dark spots' for 52% off
Shoppers said they could 'really see the difference' in their skin after using La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Serum - and it's now £25 cheaper on Amazon
- Newcastle United finally get green light to finalise transfers as six deals can be completed
Newcastle United are free to do business again in the summer transfer window as the market reopened on Monday after a short pause
- Newcastle man to take on mammoth 250 mile bike ride to support veterans charity
Graham Baldridge, 49, is once again taking part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride in aid of Help for Heroes
- Drivers face £1,000 fine with 300,000 at risk of penalty after major mistake
Motorists can be given three to six penalty points on their licence, and they could also have their vehicle seized by police