
Affinity Radio is your local station for South Shields, Tynemouth, Newcastle, and Gateshead, Broadcasting live from our state-of-the-art studios 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.
For more information visit our about page.





May 4th is officially Star Wars Day and a well known toy shop is pulling out all the stops to celebrate
Sunderland were reduced to ten men after Dan Ballard was adjudged to have pulled Tolu Arokodare's hair
A rooftop bar in an iconic location in Newcastle has opened on cue for the boiling hot weather this weekend
Jordan Foster lost his temper with the victim after she said she didn't want him and his friend coming back to her house
'I've been to Greece for a week, worn them every day including a 10 mile hike in 35°C weather, absolutely magnificent, rubbed nowhere, not a blister to be seen,' one shopper said
A beautiful Italian restaurant has just opened on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre in time for Bank Holiday
A number of products sold in Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and more have been withdrawn from sale - check whether you have any at home
Northumbria Police officers are not treating a woman's death in Seaburn as suspicious.
The former social club on Bewicke Road could become a private venue for hire, if plans are approved.
The search continues for a new enterprise at the disused toilet block on Tynemouth Front Street
