🏥 Radio Tyneside: The Heartbeat of Newcastle & Gateshead Hospitals
Supporting Health, Wellbeing & Community Talk on 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 football commentary to hospital patients ⚽. Today, it operates as a Registered Charity, streaming 24/7 to the communities of Newcastle and Gateshead—including hospitals like the RVI and Freeman. Based at the Newcastle University Students Union, it provides vital health and wellbeing information across the UK 🌍.
Primary Focus (Health E-A-T): Core programming features Easy Listening music to reduce patient anxiety and boredom, along with health awareness and community service shows, making it a key player in our Community Talk category 🎶
Unique Value: The station continues to broadcast live football commentary for NUFC and Sunderland AFC to hospital bedsides and the wider community—a service running since 1951 🏟️
Music Genre: The playlist emphasizes nostalgic hits and soft music spanning the past 60 years, fitting perfectly into HTPLAY’s Easy Listening section 🎵
Audio Authority: Registered Charity (Charity Number 500451) ✅
Stream Format: High-Quality MP3 Stream (128 kbps) 🎧
Launch Date: October 6, 1951 ⏳
Official Site: RadioTyneside.co.uk 🌐
Email Contact: info@radiotyneside.co.uk ✉️
Q1: Who benefits from Radio Tyneside?
A: Hospital patients at the RVI and Freeman, as well as the wider community via FM (93.6 MHz), DAB, and online streaming 📻
Q2: Is the station run professionally?
A: The station is run entirely by volunteers and has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (2018) 🎖️
Q3: How does this link to HTPLAY’s health focus?
A: Featuring Radio Tyneside demonstrates HTPLAY’s commitment to supporting local health and wellbeing initiatives in the North East 🏥
Radio Tyneside is the definitive example of community broadcasting in the North East. Its rich history and charitable status make it the most trusted source for local talk and soothing music. Including this station strengthens HTPLAY’s dedication 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, see the Radio Tyneside Official Website 🌐
