A Registered Charity Bringing Health, Wellbeing & Local Talk to HTPLAY
Radio Tyneside is one of the most trusted and community-focused stations in the North East. Founded in 1951 by Newcastle United supporters, it began by broadcasting football commentary to hospital patients. Today, it operates as a Registered Charity, streaming 24/7 to Newcastle and Gateshead communities, including hospitals like RVI and Freeman. Based at Newcastle University Students Union, the station delivers vital health and wellbeing information to listeners across the UK.
Health Focus (Health E-A-T): Core programming includes Easy Listening music to reduce patient anxiety and provide comfort. Specialized shows cover health awareness and community services, firmly placing it in our Community Talk genre.
Unique Service: Radio Tyneside continues to broadcast live football commentary for NUFC and Sunderland AFC, reaching hospital bedsides and the wider community—a tradition since 1951.
Music Style: The playlist emphasizes nostalgic hits and soft classics from the past 60 years, ideal for Easy Listening audiences.
Audio Authority: Registered Charity (Charity Number 500451)
Stream Format: High-Quality MP3 (128 kbps)
Launch Date: October 6, 1951 (Longest-serving station in the region)
Official Website: RadioTyneside.co.uk
Email Contact: info@radiotyneside.co.uk
Q1: Who benefits from Radio Tyneside?
A: Hospital patients at RVI and Freeman, as well as the wider community via FM 93.6 MHz, DAB, and online streaming.
Q2: Is the station professionally run?
A: It is entirely volunteer-run and was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (2018), highlighting its community value.
Q3: How does this support HTPLAY’s health mission?
A: Featuring Radio Tyneside shows HTPLAY’s dedication to local health and wellbeing content for the North East.
Radio Tyneside is a prime example of community broadcasting in the North East. Its charitable mission and decades-long history make it a highly trustworthy source for local talk and comforting music. Including this station reinforces HTPLAY’s commitment to serving the Tyneside community.
Editorial Team: Prepared by the HTPLAY Editorial Team, experts in North East UK broadcasting and digital media.
Authority Reference: For charitable status and history, visit the Radio Tyneside Official Website.
