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Heart Tyne & Wear

Heart Tyne & Wear

Turn Up The Feel Good

Heart Tyne & Wear brings Heart’s feel-good music and presenter-led entertainment to Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead and the wider Tyne and Wear area.

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About Heart Tyne & Wear

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Frequencies & locations:

  • FM – Available on FM across parts of Tyne and Wear, including 96.2 FM, 101.2 FM and 101.8 FM.
  • DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio in the Tyne and Wear area. Retune your radio if Heart does not appear in the station list.
  • Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.

Heart Tyne & Wear is the local Heart service for Newcastle and the wider Tyne and Wear area, covering communities including Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields and nearby parts of North East England.

The station is part of Heart North East and gives local listeners a Tyne and Wear version of the Heart network. Its music mix is built around upbeat pop, familiar favourites and feel-good songs that fit everyday listening at home, at work or in the car.

Heart Tyne & Wear is available on FM and DAB in the local area, with online listening available through Radio Player UK. The station carries Heart’s major network shows while retaining a clear local identity for North East listeners.

For listeners around Newcastle and Tyne and Wear who want polished commercial radio, recognisable presenters and a steady flow of feel-good music, Heart Tyne & Wear is one of the main local Heart services in the North East.

Notable shows & presenters are:

  • Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden: Present Heart Breakfast, Heart’s weekday breakfast show with music, entertainment and big audience moments.
  • Pandora Christie: Hosts weekday mid-mornings on Heart with feel-good music, listener features and competitions.
  • Matt Wilkinson: Presents weekday afternoons with Heart’s mix of music, entertainment and big-money games.
  • JK and Kelly Brook: Host Heart’s weekday drivetime show, bringing music and entertainment into the early evening.

Heart local radio stations

Heart
Adult Contemporary • National • London, UK
Heart 70s
Classic Hits • 70s • National • London, UK
Heart 80s
80s • London, UK
Heart 90s
Classic Hits • 90s • National • London, UK
Heart 00s
Classic Hits • 00s • London, UK
Heart 10s
Classic Hits • 2010s • Pop • R&B • Dance • London, UK
Heart Dance
Dance • National • London, UK
Heart Love
Love Songs • DAB Digital Radio • London, UK
Heart Musicals
Musicals • London, UK
Heart Xmas
Festive • London, UK
Capital
Chart music • National • London, UK
Capital Anthems
Classic Hits • London, UK
Capital Chill
Chill • London, UK
Capital Dance
Dance • National • London, UK
Capital Xtra
Urban • R&B • National • London, UK
Capital Xtra Reloaded
Classic Hits • Urban • National • London, UK
Classic FM
Classical • Opera • National • UK
Classic FM Calm
Calm Classical • DAB • London, UK
Classic FM Movies
Movies Classical • DAB • London, UK
Gold Radio
Classic Hits • 60s - 80s • National • London, UK
Heart
Adult Contemporary • National • London, UK
Heart 70s
Classic Hits • 70s • National • London, UK
Heart 80s
80s • London, UK
Heart 90s
Classic Hits • 90s • National • London, UK
Heart 00s
Classic Hits • 00s • London, UK
Heart 10s
Classic Hits • 2010s • Pop • R&B • Dance • London, UK
Heart Dance
Dance • National • London, UK
Heart Love
Love Songs • DAB Digital Radio • London, UK
Heart Musicals
Musicals • London, UK
Heart Xmas
Festive • London, UK
LBC
Discussion • National • London, UK
LBC News
News • National • London, UK
Radio X
Alternative • National • London, UK
Radio X 90s - UK
90s • London, UK
Radio X 00s
00s • London, UK
Radio X Chilled
Easy Listening • London, UK
Radio X Classic Rock
Classic Rock • Web Radio • London, UK
Smooth Radio UK
Easy Listening • London, UK
Smooth 70s
Classic Hits • London, UK
Smooth 80s
Classic Hits • London, UK
Smooth Chill
Ambient • London, UK
Smooth Country
Country • DAB Digital Radio • London, UK
Smooth Relax
Relax • Classic Hits • UK
Smooth Soul
Soul • DAB Digital Radio • London, UK

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.heart.co.uk/tynewear/

Studio email:
customer.support@global.com

Global Customer Support:
0333 200 2000

Postal address:
Global
30 Leicester Square
London
WC2H 7LA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisheart

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisheart/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/thisisheart

Heart Tyne & Wear FAQ

Can I listen to Heart Tyne & Wear online?
Yes. You can listen to Heart Tyne & Wear online using the live player on this Radio Player UK page.

What area does Heart Tyne & Wear cover?
Heart Tyne & Wear covers Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields and the wider Tyne and Wear area.

What frequency is Heart Tyne & Wear on?
Heart Tyne & Wear is available on FM across parts of Tyne and Wear, including 96.2 FM, 101.2 FM and 101.8 FM, as well as on DAB in the local area.

Who owns Heart Tyne & Wear?
Heart Tyne & Wear is owned and operated by Global as part of the Heart radio network.

What music does Heart Tyne & Wear play?
Heart Tyne & Wear plays feel-good pop, mainstream favourites and familiar songs from recent decades.