💚 Radio Tyneside: The Hospital Heartbeat of Newcastle & Gateshead
A Registered Charity delivering Health, Wellbeing, and Community Talk on HTPLAY 🏥
Radio Tyneside is one of the most trusted community-focused stations in the North East. Founded in 1951 by Newcastle United fans, it began by broadcasting live football commentary to hospital patients. Today, as a Registered Charity, it provides 24/7 programming to Newcastle and Gateshead communities, including hospitals like RVI and Freeman, offering vital health and wellbeing content across the UK. 🌍
Primary Focus (Health E-A-T): Easy Listening music designed to soothe patients and reduce stress, alongside shows promoting health awareness and local community services — a true pillar of Community Talk. 💬
Unique Value: Continuing its historic mission, the station broadcasts live NUFC and Sunderland AFC football commentary to hospital bedsides and the wider community — a service running since 1951 ⚽
Music Style: Nostalgic tunes and soft hits from the last 60 years, perfectly suited for relaxing, comforting listening 🎶
Audio Authority: Registered Charity (Charity Number 500451) ✅
Stream Format: High-Quality MP3 (128 kbps)
Launch Date: October 6, 1951 — the longest-serving community 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, and the wider community via FM 93.6 MHz, DAB, and online streaming.
Q2: Is the station run by professionals?
A: Entirely volunteer-run. Winner of the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (2018), highlighting its community impact 🏅
Q3: How does this fit HTPLAY’s health focus?
A: Featuring Radio Tyneside demonstrates HTPLAY’s commitment to supporting local health and wellbeing initiatives across the North East. 💙
Radio Tyneside is a definitive example of community broadcasting in the North East. Its rich history, charitable mission, and dedication to local care make it the most trustworthy source for health-focused talk and soothing music. Its inclusion strengthens HTPLAY’s commitment to serving the Tyneside community.
Prepared by: HTPLAY Editorial Team — experts in North East UK broadcasting & digital media
Authority Reference: For charitable status and history, see the Radio Tyneside Official Website 🌐
