Canny Radio
Tyneside living, belta music
Listen live to Canny Radio online for Newcastle and Gateshead local radio, belta music, local news, events, community updates and Tyneside information.
About Canny Radio
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB Digital Radio – Available on DAB Digital Radio in Newcastle and Gateshead from 1 June 2026.
- Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.
Canny Radio is a local radio station for Newcastle and Gateshead, built around Tyneside life, local information and a wide mix of familiar music from across the decades. The station’s own strapline, “Tyneside living, belta music”, fits the feel: local, upbeat, informal and clearly aimed at people who want a station that sounds rooted on both sides of the Tyne.
The station is designed to mix much-loved songs with useful local updates, including news, events, community announcements, police appeals, new openings, local reviews and council information. That gives Canny Radio a stronger local purpose than a basic online jukebox, because the music is wrapped around Newcastle and Gateshead stories rather than dropped into a generic playlist.
Canny Radio launches on DAB Digital Radio in Newcastle and Gateshead from 1 June 2026 and can be heard live online through Radio Player UK. Its format is intentionally broad, with songs from different eras and genres, live local features, event coverage and community content for listeners who want a North East station with a proper Tyneside accent.
Notable shows & presenters are:
- Ken White: Presenter of Unpack The Decades, selecting songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s with the stories behind the tracks.
- Unpack The 60s: Monday night edition of Unpack The Decades, focusing on music and stories from the 1960s.
- Unpack The 70s: Tuesday night edition of Unpack The Decades, built around classic 1970s songs and the background behind them.
- Unpack The 80s: Wednesday night edition of Unpack The Decades, featuring 1980s favourites and stories linked to the songs.
- Unpack The 90s: Thursday night edition of Unpack The Decades, taking listeners through 1990s tracks and nostalgia.
- Pete Moss: Canny Radio’s Content & Compliance Manager, named in the station’s public file as the contact for complaints about content on the station.
- Canny Radio Local Information: Rolling local updates covering Newcastle and Gateshead news, events, community projects, police appeals, openings, reviews and council announcements.
- Canny Radio Event Coverage: Local event-led output planned around Newcastle and Gateshead, including features from some of the area’s bigger events.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.cannyradio.com
Studio email:
studio@cannyradio.com
WhatsApp:
07846 098904
Postal address:
Canny Radio
Newcastle and Gateshead
United Kingdom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cannyradio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cannyradiouk/
Canny Radio FAQ
What is Canny Radio?
Canny Radio is a local radio station for Newcastle and Gateshead, playing music from across the decades alongside local news, events, community updates and Tyneside information.
Can I listen to Canny Radio live online?
Yes. You can listen to Canny Radio live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.
What area does Canny Radio cover?
Canny Radio focuses on Newcastle and Gateshead, with local information, events, announcements and community stories from both sides of the Tyne.
Is Canny Radio available on DAB Digital Radio?
Yes. Canny Radio is available on DAB Digital Radio in Newcastle and Gateshead from 1 June 2026.
What music does Canny Radio play?
Canny Radio plays a broad mix of familiar music from across the decades, with a playlist designed around popular songs, nostalgia, local personality and Tyneside listening.