Plastic pollution18 hrs agoCalls to phase out plastics in cemetery rejectedKingston Council says it must balance protecting the cemetery with the needs of bereaved families.18 hrs ago7 days agoAutumn river levels could move nurdles downstreamPort of Tyne says it continues to monitor the nurdles in the River Tyne daily.7 days ago20 Sept 2026'You never quite know what you're going to pull out'The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.20 Sept 202619 Sept 2026Plastic pellet beach clean-up to resume after pauseRother District Council urge visitors to take safety precautions over the plastic pellets.19 Sept 202613 Sept 2026More than a tonne of plastic cleared from beachesOcean currents carry debris from across the Atlantic and deposit it on the islands' beaches.13 Sept 202626 Aug 2026Plastic nurdles wash up on beaches 30 miles awayPlastic nurdles are washing up on beaches more than 30 miles south of the Port of Tyne spill site. 26 Aug 202614 Aug 2026High spring tides could affect nurdle clean upAn environmental charity warns the pellets could wash up further along the North East coast.14 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Birds eating nurdles could be devastating - charityThe RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.9 Aug 20269 Aug 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.9 Aug 2026...
