

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.
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Bethany Louise Hughes is representing the North East in the national Miss Glamour UK final
Live updates as Eddie Howe's Magpies bring their long season to a close against Marco Silva's Fulham at Craven Cottage
Magpies chief Jamie Reuben sent a strong message to supporters following the 2-0 defeat to Fulham
BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026 is back in Sunderland, taking over Herrington Country Park from from May 22-24
The café is a hidden gem and has been named one of the best not just in the UK but Europe too
Sunderland were favourites for relegation heading into the 2025/26 campaign but have defied the odds in a tremendous campaign
Five things we learned from Newcastle United's final game of the 2025/26 season away at Fulham
The Newcastle United head coach reflected on 17 defeats in the Premier League and looked forward to next season
The Magpies suffered 17 Premier League defeats in the Premier League after capitulating against Fulham
Lioness Jill Scott is set to play in Soccer Aid 2026 — but away from the pitch, here's everything you need to know about her
