Radio stations in North East live
Radio stations in North East, live: 26 stations in 6 towns and cities. Local news, music and sport from the region — free and with no sign-up.
- Stations
- 26
- Cities
- 6
- Genres
- 14
BBC Radio Newcastle
Hits Radio North East
Smooth Radio Teesside
Greatest Hits Radio Scottish Borders and North Northumberland
BBC Tees
Radio Hartlepool
Nova Radio North East
Greatest Hits Radio Teesside
Radio Northumberland
Radio Tyneside Hospital Broadcasts
Capital North East - Tyne & Wear
Greatest Hits North East
Heart Tyne & Wear
Affinity Radio North East
Durham OnAir
Capital North East - Teesside
Variety FM Teesside
Durham Hits
Affinity Radio Newcastle
County Durham Community Radio
Feel North East
Heart Teesside
NHR - Northumberland Hospital Radio
Radio Suprema Newcastle
Eagle 90s
Smooth Radio Tyne & Wear
North East radio at a glance
The numbers behind North East’s radio, updated as stations are checked.
- Stations
- 26 4.9% of all UK stations
- On air now
- 20 77% streaming right now
- Towns & cities
- 6 biggest: North East
- Top genre
- Pop 6 stations
- Nation
- England 461 stations
North East · England
Top 10 radio stations in North East
The stations listeners in North East play most right now.
- 1BBC Radio NewcastleNewcastle · Variety▶
- 2Hits Radio North EastNorth East · Adult Contemporary▶
- 3Smooth Radio TeessideNorth East · Easy Listening▶
- 4Greatest Hits Radio Scottish Borders and North NorthumberlandNorthumberland · Adult Contemporary▶
- 5BBC TeesMiddlesbrough · News▶
- 6Radio HartlepoolHartlepool▶
- 7Nova Radio North EastNorth East▶
- 8Greatest Hits Radio TeessideMiddlesbrough · Classic Hits▶
- 9Radio NorthumberlandNorthumberland▶
- 10Radio Tyneside Hospital BroadcastsNewcastle · Easy Listening▶
Most popular genres in North East
What North East’s stations play.
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Towns and cities in North East
6 places with radio stations in North East.
The most popular stations in North East
The most popular radio stations in North East are BBC Radio Newcastle, Hits Radio North East, Smooth Radio Teesside, Greatest Hits Radio Scottish Borders and North Northumberland and BBC Tees. North East has 26 stations in 6 towns and cities — music, local news, sport and travel updates.
What North East listens to
The genres with the most stations in North East are Pop (6), Adult Contemporary (4), Easy Listening (4) and Classic Hits (3). North East has the most stations (9).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the most popular station in North East?
The most popular station in North East is BBC Radio Newcastle, followed by Hits Radio North East, Smooth Radio Teesside and Greatest Hits Radio Scottish Borders and North Northumberland.
How many radio stations are there in North East?
26 stations in North East, across 6 towns and cities.
Which town in North East has the most stations?
North East, with 9 stations, followed by Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Durham.
I live outside North East. Can I still listen?
Of course. You can listen to North East’s stations from anywhere in the world, free and live.
What kind of radio is popular in North East?
The formats with the most stations in North East are Pop (6), Adult Contemporary (4), Easy Listening (4) and Classic Hits (3).
How many North East stations are on air right now?
20 of North East’s stations were streaming at our last check. We test every station several times a day and flag the ones that are off air.