Spice FM
98.8 FMDAB: Newcastle and Gateshead small-scale (8A)
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How to listen to Spice FM
FM98.8 FM
from Newcastle upon Tyne - The Beacon
DAB digital radio1 local multiplex
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About Spice FM
Spice FM is a community radio station for Newcastle upon Tyne, run by Spice Project Limited. It broadcasts on 98.8 FM from Newcastle upon Tyne - The Beacon, and on DAB in 1 local area.
Ofcom's licence record shows it on air since 2008.
The transmitter at Newcastle upon Tyne - The Beacon runs at 25 W and serves Newcastle upon Tyne.
Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Newcastle upon Tyne and fringe reception in South Shields and Stanley.
Spice FM frequencies
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 98.8 FM | Newcastle upon Tyne - The Beacon | 25 W |
DAB digital radio
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle and Gateshead small-scale | 8A | Newcastle & Gateshead |
Source: Ofcom technical parameters, 15 September 2026.