🏥 Radio Tyneside: The Hospital Heartbeat of Newcastle & Gateshead
Supporting Health, Wellbeing & Local Talk 🎶 | A Registered Charity on HTPLAY
Radio Tyneside is one of the most trusted community stations in the North East. Founded in 1951 by Newcastle United fans to broadcast football commentary to hospital patients, it has grown into a 24/7 charitable station serving Newcastle, Gateshead, and hospitals such as the RVI and Freeman. Based at Newcastle University Students’ Union, it provides vital health and wellbeing information to the local community and beyond.
Primary Focus (Health E-A-T): Easy Listening music is at the core, easing patient anxiety and boredom. Shows include health awareness and community services, placing Radio Tyneside firmly in the Community Talk category 🌟.
Unique Value: The station continues live football commentary for NUFC and Sunderland AFC—a tradition since 1951 ⚽.
Music Style: Nostalgic hits spanning the past 60 years, making it perfect for the Easy Listening section 🎵.
Audio Authority: Registered Charity (No. 500451) ✅
Stream Format: High-Quality MP3 (128 kbps) 🎧
Launch Date: October 6, 1951 ⏳
Official Website: RadioTyneside.co.uk 🌐
Email Contact: info@radiotyneside.co.uk ✉️
Q1: Who benefits from Radio Tyneside?
A: Hospital patients at the RVI and Freeman, plus the wider community via FM (93.6 MHz), DAB, and online streaming.
Q2: Is the station run by professionals?
A: No, it’s run entirely by volunteers. It received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (2018) for its outstanding community contribution 👏.
Q3: How does Radio Tyneside link to HTPLAY’s health focus?
A: Featuring Radio Tyneside highlights HTPLAY’s commitment to local health, wellbeing, and supportive community content.
Radio Tyneside is a beacon of community broadcasting in the North East. Its rich history, charitable mission, and comforting music make it a trusted voice for local talk and wellbeing. Including this station strengthens HTPLAY’s dedication to 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, see the Radio Tyneside Official Website.
