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.

Claremont Road in Newcastle is currently closed in both directions after a burst water main
Newcastle go looking for instant revenge in their Premier League clash at St James' Park
Questions continue to be asked about Newcastle United's summer business with Matthias Jaissle opting against playing many of the signings

Claremont Road in Newcastle is currently closed in both directions after a burst water main
Newcastle go looking for instant revenge in their Premier League clash at St James' Park
Questions continue to be asked about Newcastle United's summer business with Matthias Jaissle opting against playing many of the signings
The 1960s-built Brutalist structure was a source of long‑running Tyneside controversy
Robert Smith, who has two past convictions for possessing blades, claimed he was walking his dog when officers confronted him
