A Registered Charity Bringing Health, Wellbeing, and Community 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 fans, it originally broadcast live football commentary to hospital patients. Today, as a Registered Charity, it operates 24/7, serving the wider Newcastle and Gateshead community — including hospitals such as RVI and Freeman. Based at Newcastle University Students’ Union, it delivers essential health and wellbeing information to listeners across the UK.
Primary Focus (Health E-A-T): Core programming features Easy Listening music to help alleviate anxiety and boredom. Specialized shows cover health awareness and community services, placing Radio Tyneside firmly in HTPLAY’s Community Talk category.
Unique Value: The station continues its live football commentary for NUFC and Sunderland AFC matches, directly to hospital bedsides and the wider community — a service running continuously since 1951.
Music Selection: Nostalgic tracks and soft hits from the past 60 years create a comforting Easy Listening experience for all listeners.
Audio Authority: Registered Charity (Charity Number 500451)
Stream Format: High-Quality MP3 Stream (128 kbps)
Launch Date: October 6, 1951 — the 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 Hospitals, as well as the wider community via FM (93.6 MHz), DAB, and online streaming.
Q2: Is the station professionally run?
A: The station is entirely volunteer-run. It received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (2018), highlighting its invaluable community contribution.
Q3: How does this link to HTPLAY’s health focus?
A: Featuring Radio Tyneside allows HTPLAY to support local health and wellbeing initiatives across the North East.
Radio Tyneside exemplifies community broadcasting at its finest. Its long history, charitable status, and dedication to local listeners make it the most trusted source for local talk and soothing music. Including this station strengthens HTPLAY’s commitment to the Tyneside community.
🖋️ Prepared by: HTPLAY Editorial Team — experts in North East UK broadcasting and digital media
🔗 Authority Reference: For official history and charitable status, visit the Radio Tyneside Official Website
