Ocean pollution6 days agoBathing resumes at part of beach after oil spillPeople can swim south of the Dave Stephens Centre, Northumberland County Council says.6 days ago8 days agoAdvice against bathing as oil spill investigatedThe Environment Agency says it is investigating a report of pollution at Blyth beach.8 days ago12 Aug 2026Peel Marina silt to be used to seal off old mineCross Vein Mine clean-up scheme approved on appeal, despite concerns over traffic and land ownership.12 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 202628 Jul 2026Damaged containers cleaned of nurdles, port saysThe Port of Tyne says the containers which spilled nurdles into the sea have been vacuumed.28 Jul 202627 Jul 2026'Time of the essence' in plastic nurdle clean-upMayor Kim McGuinness says she wants those firms responsible for the spill to foot the clean-up bill.27 Jul 202628 Jun 2026Big fish aiming to reduce plastic waste at beachStudents in Guernsey have made the sculpture which will act as a bin.28 Jun 202629 Apr 2026The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweedMarine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.29 Apr 20268 Apr 2026New bin rescues marine life from plastic pollutionThe new bin on Weymouth's promenade aims to encourage people to bin their plastic bottles.8 Apr 2026...