Plastic pollution1 day agoBirds eating nurdles could be devastating - charityThe RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.1 day ago1 day agoTest your news knowledge with our weekly quizNurdles, historic artifacts and unhappy residents. Try your hand at our North East and Cumbria quiz.1 day ago3 days agoGovernment criticised over plastic spill responseVolunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".3 days ago4 days agoPlastic nurdle spill an 'environmental disaster'The Tyne Rivers Trust says it has already seen fish with the pellets in their system.4 days ago6 days agoCharity urges beach events to cut plastic wasteThe litter charity wants organisers of Weymouth events to cut single-use plastics and to recycle.6 days ago30 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 202618 Jul 2026Teens' mission to get Somerset village to stop selling plastic bottlesA group of young people in Porlock, Somerset want businesses to offer plastic free refills.18 Jul 2026...
