Plastic pollution2 days agoHigh spring tides could affect nurdle clean upAn environmental charity warns the pellets could wash up further along the North East coast.2 days ago7 days agoBirds eating nurdles could be devastating - charityThe RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.7 days ago7 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.7 days ago7 Aug 2026Government criticised over plastic spill responseVolunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".7 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Plastic nurdle spill an 'environmental disaster'The Tyne Rivers Trust says it has already seen fish with the pellets in their system.6 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Charity urges beach events to cut plastic wasteThe litter charity wants organisers of Weymouth events to cut single-use plastics and to recycle.4 Aug 202630 Jul 2026Port of Tyne criticised over nurdle spill responsePort of Tyne says it acted to tackle the spillage of nurdles once it was aware.30 Jul 202625 Jul 2026What is a nurdle and why do they matter?As a major clean-up operation is under way, experts discuss the potential long-term impacts.25 Jul 202624 Jul 2026Plastic pellets washed up on beaches spark protestThere are concerns about the risk to wildlife after the beads entered the water in South Shields.24 Jul 2026...
