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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
- Malick Thiaw transfer twist as Newcastle United target Serie A talent
Newcastle United have had AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw on their radar for some time
- Drivers over 70 given driving licence warning and face £1,000 fine risk
Those sent driving licence reminders will need to take action
- Holidaymakers warned Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet boarding mistake could cost thousands
TSB has warned holidaymakers that fraudsters can sometimes use boarding passes posted online to gather personal information, which can lead to "nasty impersonation fraud"
- Whitley Bay roundabout reopens after 5G phone mast caught fire
The mast, which caught fire in the early hours of Friday morning, has now been removed and the police cordon has been taken down
- New 'ultra' speed cameras that can 'see inside cars' to catch out UK drivers
The new Jenoptik VECTOR-SR is set to revolutionise traffic enforcement in the UK, with the two-way cameras capable of monitoring a wide range of driving offences at a single location
- Newcastle United are making triple transfer move Eddie Howe has waited over 12 months for
Eddie Howe and Newcastle United fans have been patient when it comes to transfers
- Three passport checks you must do before you travel or risk being turned away at border
A travel expert has listed issues that could cause problems for holidaymakers including an explanation of passport damage
- The best trackers on Amazon to make sure you never lose anything precious again
These trackers will help you track down any easily lost items
- Wallsend teen's touching tribute to nana who died of brain tumour
Holly Bailey was only five years old when she lost nan Patricia after shock diagnosis
- Crew member rescued from water after boat sinks off Northumberland coast
RNLI crews at Seahouses were requested to help a sinking vessel off the Farne Islands but were later stood down