North Shields12 hrs agoCommunity forest confirms climate funding to 2030The North East Community Forest receives government funding to continue its tree planting work.12 hrs ago2 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 ago8 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.8 days ago8 days agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.8 days ago7 Aug 2026Outdoor centre campaigners 'offering false hope'North Tyneside Labour says those trying to save High Borrans at Windermere have "no credible" plans.7 Aug 20267 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 20265 Aug 2026Minister 'not surprised' by school 'rape list'Alex Davies-Jones says she is "horrified" by the content of a film highlighting abuse girls face.5 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Town church plaque for famed abolitionist unveiledFrederick Douglass gave two lectures at North Shields in 1846, according to a local group. 5 Aug 2026...
