Radio Shields
Local radio for South Shields and the North East
Radio Shields is the local station brand long associated with South Shields and Tyneside, now operating within the wider Affinity Radio setup. It serves listeners across South Shields, Newcastle, Sunderland and nearby parts of the North East with a mix of music, local stories, community coverage and presenter-led programming.
About Radio Shields
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Frequencies & locations:
- DAB Digital Radio – Available on small-scale DAB across South Shields, Tynemouth, Newcastle and Gateshead
- Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK and the official station website
- Smart Speaker – Ask your smart speaker to play Radio Shields
Radio Shields started out as a genuinely local North East station and built its name around South Shields and nearby communities. The current official site makes clear that the brand now sits inside the broader Affinity Radio operation, but the local core is still the same: music, local news, community stories and coverage of regional events rather than a faceless national feed. That matters, because the station’s value comes from sounding connected to the places it talks about.
There is real broadcast history behind it too. The station’s own About page says Radio Shields was one of the first services to launch on the UK’s pioneering small-scale DAB rollout in December 2021, and the company history ties the operation back to the original Radio Shields name before the later Affinity Media rebrand. For a local station page, that is stronger than empty marketing copy because it shows the service has actually been built up over time.
The schedule is what gives the station personality. Instead of wall-to-wall automation, the line-up includes named shows and presenters covering drivetime, local entertainment, 80s music, theatre, quiz output and North East events. That mix makes Radio Shields more than just another stream: it feels like a live local service with people behind it, which is exactly what a station serving South Shields, Newcastle and Sunderland should sound like.
Notable Presenters & Shows
Notable shows & presenters are:
- John Clayton: Hosts The BIG Ride Home with John Clayton, the station’s weekday drivetime show from 4pm to 7pm.
- Gavin Peterson: Presents Oh No, Another 80's, a Monday evening show built around 80s music and nostalgia.
- Sean & Kathleen Farrell: Present After The Kids, a Tuesday evening programme in the station’s local evening schedule.
- Stephen Stokoe: Hosts The Score on Sunday with Stephen Stokoe, a musical theatre show featuring stage music, theatre chat and interviews.
- Nik Shotton: Presents Win Wednesdays with Nik Shotton, one of the station’s midweek evening entertainment shows.
- Andy Grey: Hosts The Afternoon Bit with Andy Grey, a regular weekday afternoon show on the local schedule.
Contact Information
Official website:
https://www.radioshields.co.uk/
Studio email:
admin@radioshields.co.uk
Call or WhatsApp:
0300 302 0470
Postal address:
Affinity Media NE CIC
Unit T1, Stonehills
Pelaw
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE10 0HW
Radio Shields FAQ
What is Radio Shields?
Radio Shields is a North East local radio station brand associated with South Shields and nearby communities, now operating within the wider Affinity Radio setup and broadcasting music, local stories and community-led programming.
How can I listen to Radio Shields live?
You can listen to Radio Shields live on Radio Player UK, through the official station website, on small-scale DAB in parts of Tyneside, and on compatible smart speakers.
What kind of programmes does Radio Shields broadcast?
Radio Shields carries a mix of local radio shows including drivetime, 80s music, theatre programming, event coverage and entertainment-led evening shows such as The BIG Ride Home, Oh No, Another 80's, After The Kids and The Score on Sunday.
Is Radio Shields still an active station brand?
Yes, but the public branding has shifted into the wider Affinity Radio setup. The Radio Shields website and stream remain active, while the parent organisation now presents the service as part of Affinity Media NE CIC.
How do I contact Radio Shields?
You can contact Radio Shields by calling or sending a WhatsApp message to 0300 302 0470, by email at admin@radioshields.co.uk, through the official website, or via the station's Facebook page.