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
- Greggs gives surprise profit update as hot weather keeps people away from stores
Initial data suggests last month was the second warmest June since records began
- The £30m parting gift from Paul Mitchell which holds key to Newcastle United transfer dreams
The Magpies have waved farewell to Paul Mitchell but whoever replaces him will have a hard act to follow after a cup win and Champions League ticket was booked
- A1 crash LIVE: Motorway closed in both directions after serious collision
The A1 has been closed in both directions in County Durham
- 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
- Chelsea subject of envy 'claim' even after £80.7m flex as Newcastle United think big
Newcastle United are taking their time to choose the stadium scheme that makes the 'biggest impact' and it is easy to see why when rivals like Chelsea are also thinking big
- Newcastle United PSR pressure ended thanks to £145m sum as Alexander Isak path becomes clear
Newcastle are now into a new three-year PSR cycle that sees historic £145m losses disappear
- Newcastle United can take advantage of Man City cull for star who stunned St James'
Some big names may be leaving the Etihad this summer and one in particular could fit the bill for Newcastle
- Floating Tyneside office with unrivalled marina views goes up for sale
The cruiser has served as an unconventional office for Highlights PR for more than a decade but is now on the market
- Newcastle sandwich bar with queues out the door to open new shop on Dean Street
Frankie and Tony's has been one of the city's top lunch spots for more than 20 years
- What time are North Tyneside Council's by-elections expected to be declared?
It is hoped that within hours of the polls closing tomorrow, the results should be ready to be officially declared