Affinity Radio

Affinity Radio This is the official page for Affinity Radio—your community radio station for Newcastle, Gateshead, Tynemouth, and South Shields.
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Learn more at www.affinityradio.uk.

📻 © Affinity Media NE CIC We are a local radio station at the heart of North East England, proudly serving the communities of Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields, and Tynemouth. As the 'voice' of our region, we’re dedicated to keeping you informed, entertained, and connected. We operate two distinct services: one covering South Shields and Tynemouth, and the ot

her focused on Newcastle and Gateshead. Our programming is a vibrant mix of local news, events, and activities, paired with the best music from the past 60 years to today’s latest chart hits. Whether you’re tuning in for community updates, great music, or something in between, there’s something for everyone. We’re more than just a radio station – we’re a platform for community voices. If you’re a listener or someone looking to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Together, let’s celebrate the incredible stories, people, and culture that make our region !

🎶 Angie Comerford – Your Thursday Feel Good!Get the best mix for your Thursday evening with Angie Comerford, packed with...
07/08/2025

🎶 Angie Comerford – Your Thursday Feel Good!
Get the best mix for your Thursday evening with Angie Comerford, packed with shout-outs and your requests!

📻 Listen on DAB in Newcastle & Gateshead, South Shields, and Tynemouth
🗣️ Just ask your smart speaker: "Play Affinity Radio North East"
📱 Download the Affinity Media app from your app store

🚗 John Clayton is on-air now with Wednesday’s Big Ride Home – powered by our friends at Estatio.uk 🏡👉 Find out more at E...
06/08/2025

🚗 John Clayton is on-air now with Wednesday’s Big Ride Home – powered by our friends at Estatio.uk 🏡
👉 Find out more at Estatio.uk

📻 Listen on DAB across:
📍 Newcastle | Gateshead | South Shields | Tynemouth

🗣️ Just say “Play Affinity Radio North East” on your smart speaker
📱 Download the app – search Affinity Media
🌐 Or tune in online at affinityradio.uk

📻 A moment to remember from June 2022...We’re incredibly grateful to , especially the late Paul Darling, for generously ...
06/08/2025

📻 A moment to remember from June 2022...

We’re incredibly grateful to , especially the late Paul Darling, for generously sponsoring our OFCOM application for the Newcastle & Gateshead DAB transmitter.

Thanks to that support, Affinity Radio now reaches communities across Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields & Tynemouth — bringing local voices and stories to over half a million people.

Paul’s legacy continues to inspire us. His support helped shape the future of local community radio in the North East.

Thank you, Paul. Thank you, Darlings. 💙

🙏 A massive thank you to Dame Margaret Barbour and the trustees of The Barbour Foundation for their continued support an...
04/08/2025

🙏 A massive thank you to Dame Margaret Barbour and the trustees of The Barbour Foundation for their continued support and belief in our work across the North East.

Their generosity is helping us reach, support, and uplift even more individuals in our communities — making a real and lasting difference. 💛

We’re proud to partner with a foundation that’s invested over £29 million into the region since 1988, supporting everything from women’s wellbeing to local heritage and education.

🎉 Ocean Road Mela – Sunday 10 August 2025 🎉🕧 12:30pm – 5:00pm📍 Ocean Road, South ShieldsGet ready for a fantastic aftern...
02/08/2025

🎉 Ocean Road Mela – Sunday 10 August 2025 🎉
🕧 12:30pm – 5:00pm
📍 Ocean Road, South Shields

Get ready for a fantastic afternoon of food, music, culture, and family fun at the Ocean Road Mela! Expect live performances, parades, workshops, games, and so much more.

🚧 Road Closure: Ocean Road will be closed between Anderson St / Coston Dr and Seafield Terrace / Lawe Rd from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

🔁 Diversions:
🚛 HGV Suitable: Seafield Tce → Seaview Tce → Beach Rd → Anderson St (and back)
🚗 Alternative: Lawe Rd → Fairless St → Baring St → Coston Dr (and back)

Tag your Mela crew, and we’ll see you there! 🎶🍛🌍

🏃‍♀️🌊 Tidal Trails South Shields – Run. Sun. Fun.Sunday 17th August 2025Join us for the ultimate beachside festival this...
02/08/2025

🏃‍♀️🌊 Tidal Trails South Shields – Run. Sun. Fun.
Sunday 17th August 2025

Join us for the ultimate beachside festival this summer!
Set along the stunning South Shields coastline, Tidal Trails is more than just a race — it’s a full day of community, movement, and summer vibes.

🌟 Trail runs for all ages
👟 8K, 2K & family relay events
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🍔 Street food, beach bars & chilled vibes

📻 Affinity Radio will be live from the event all day — bringing you the atmosphere, interviews, and music from the heart of the action!

🎟️ Book now and get 10% off with code: TTXSTC10
👉 www.tidaltrails.co.uk

South Tyneside Events

🎉 Thursday night 7PM = Feel Good time! 🎶Join Angie Comerford for the Community All Access Show – packed with feel-good t...
31/07/2025

🎉 Thursday night 7PM = Feel Good time! 🎶

Join Angie Comerford for the Community All Access Show – packed with feel-good tunes from across the decades and stories that celebrate our amazing local communities.

📻 Listen on DAB in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Shields & Tynemouth
🗣️ Ask your smart speaker: “Play Affinity Radio North East”
📱 Or stream anytime on the Affinity Media app

🎉 Free Family Fundays This Summer in South Tyneside! 🎉Looking for fun, free things to do with the kids this summer? Our ...
30/07/2025

🎉 Free Family Fundays This Summer in South Tyneside! 🎉

Looking for fun, free things to do with the kids this summer? Our friends at Citizens Assembly South Tyneside - CAST are hosting FREE Family Fundays every Sunday throughout the summer holidays!

Enjoy a packed schedule of activities including:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎶 Live music
⚽ Sports & games
🎈 Inflatables
🍦 Treats for all ages!

📅 Dates: Sundays from 3rd to 24th August
📍 Locations: Various venues across South Tyneside

Bring the whole family and make the most of a summer filled with fun and community spirit.
And don’t forget to tell them you heard about it on Affinity Radio!

👉 More info: southtynesideassembly.org.uk/upcoming-events/familyfestdays

North East Kids

30/07/2025

🎙️ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Katrina (formerly of the Waves)

☀️ We all know it, we’ve all danced to it… it’s been in films, weddings, playlists – and it’s still one of the greatest feel-good anthems of all time: Walking on Sunshine!

Last weekend, the legendary Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves brought the sunshine to Bents Park in South Shields – and Affinity Radio was there to catch up with her!

We talked about:
🎶 The 40th anniversary of Walking on Sunshine
🇪🇺 Her thoughts on Eurovision
📢 And of course, a special message for the people of the North East

🎧 Have a listen below – you don’t want to miss this one!

South Tyneside Events Love South Tyneside

✅ Week 2 completed!🎙️ Every Tuesday throughout the 6 week summer holidays, mid-morning with Chrissy Cameron broadcasts l...
29/07/2025

✅ Week 2 completed!
🎙️ Every Tuesday throughout the 6 week summer holidays, mid-morning with Chrissy Cameron broadcasts live from Horsley Hill Premier with CKC Gardening & Property Maintenance.

🌿 Catch the latest tips, local chat, and live updates — only on Affinity Radio!

28/07/2025

🎉 On Saturday we were thrilled to be invited by Metrocentre to support Fan Fest 2025 – an amazing weekend of fun, fandom, and community spirit!

We were proud to support their chosen charity, CHUF – the Children’s Heart Unit Fund – who work tirelessly to support babies, children and families living with heart conditions across the North East ❤️

🎤 Have a listen below to our interview with Shannon Hands, CHUF’s brilliant Community & Volunteer Fundraising Officer, as she tells us more about the charity’s incredible work and how you can get involved.

💖 From fundraising to volunteering – there's a way for everyone to make a difference!

🎧 Watch & listen below 👇
🔗 Learn more: www.chuf.org.uk

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2 Princess Street, Pelaw
Gateshead
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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm

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About Us

Radio Shields NE is a local radio station based in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, a not for profit company established in 2019 with the aim of engaging the community in the medium of radio through training and experience.

We provide experience and training in broadcast and media skills, promoting education, pathways to employment opportunities and inter-personal skills such as confidence, team building and motivational skills.

We work with people from the community including the unemployed, lone parents, disabled, faith groups, vulnerable adults, schools, local businesses and start up companies, charities and social interest groups.