Hits Radio North East

About Hits Radio North East

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 103.0 FM for Newcastle and parts of Tyne and Wear.
• FM – 97.1 FM for parts of the North East service area.
• FM – 102.6 FM and 103.2 FM are also listed for North East coverage areas including Alnwick and Hexham.
• DAB – Available on DAB Digital Radio on the Tyne & Wear multiplex, block 11C.
• Online – Listen live online on Radio Player UK.

Hits Radio North East is Bauer’s local Hits Radio service for Newcastle, Sunderland and the wider North East, carrying forward the heritage of Metro Radio. The station now sits inside the wider Hits Radio network, with a bright commercial format built around current hits, familiar throwbacks, presenter-led entertainment and local information.

The station is available on FM, DAB Digital Radio and online, with coverage associated with Newcastle, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Northumberland. Its output combines North East news, travel and area updates with Hits Radio’s network shows, giving listeners a local service wrapped around a bigger national schedule.

For listeners in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields, Durham, Hexham, Alnwick and nearby areas, Hits Radio North East works best as an upbeat everyday station. The playlist is broad and easy to dip into, mixing current chart songs with throwbacks, competitions and presenter-led features throughout the day.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Fleur East, Will Best & James Barr: Host Hits Radio Breakfast every weekday morning, with big hits, throwbacks, celebrity guests, competitions and entertainment.
• Tom Green: Presents weekday daytime programming on Hits Radio, with current hits, throwbacks and music-led features through the workday.
• Marvin Humes: Hosts weekday afternoons on Hits Radio, bringing hit music, throwbacks and entertainment into the early afternoon.
• Gemma Atkinson & Mike Toolan: Present the weekday drivetime show, mixing current hits and throwbacks with conversation, humour and listener interaction.
• Sarah-Jane Crawford: Presents weekend and evening programming on Hits Radio, with music and entertainment for later listening.
• Sam Thompson: Presents The Hits UK Chart, counting down the UK's biggest songs with chart-focused weekend programming.
• Kimberly Wyatt: Hosts Sunday evening programming on Hits Radio, with a throwback-led show built around familiar feel-good tracks.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio/north-east/

Studio:
0191 230 6100

Postal address:
Hits Radio North East
55 Degrees North
Pilgrim Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6BF

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

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

X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehitsofficial

Hits Radio North East FAQ

Can I listen to Hits Radio North East online?
Yes. You can listen to Hits Radio North East live online on Radio Player UK using the player on this page.

What frequency is Hits Radio North East on?
Hits Radio North East is available on FM across the North East, including 103.0 FM, 97.1 FM, 102.6 FM and 103.2 FM, and on DAB Digital Radio on the Tyne & Wear multiplex.

What was Hits Radio North East called before?
Hits Radio North East was previously known as Metro Radio and Metro FM, one of the North East's best-known commercial radio brands.

Who owns Hits Radio North East?
Hits Radio North East is owned and operated by Bauer Media Audio UK as part of the Hits Radio network.

What area does Hits Radio North East serve?
The station serves Newcastle, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Northumberland and the wider North East.