Smooth North East

Smooth North East is part of the Smooth Radio network, owned by Global. It broadcasts on 96.4 FM, 97.5 FM, 107.5 FM and 107.7 FM from 4 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 2 local areas.

Its strongest transmitter is Burnhope (97.5 FM, 9 kW), serving North East England.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields, Sunderland and 6 other towns and fringe reception in Ripon.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Smooth North East's weekly audience at 549,000 listeners, a 12.5% share of radio listening in its area.