Plastic pollution1 day agoWhat do we still need to know about the Tyne nurdle spill?The spill of 18 tonnes of plastic pellets happened in July but there is still a lot we do not know.1 day ago4 days agoDenmark nurdles may be from Tyne spill, agency saysThe Danish Environment Protection Agency says nurdles it has tested are similar to the Tyne pellets.4 days ago19 Oct 2026Calls to phase out plastics in cemetery rejectedKingston Council says it must balance protecting the cemetery with the needs of bereaved families.19 Oct 202613 Oct 2026Autumn river levels could move nurdles downstreamPort of Tyne says it continues to monitor the nurdles in the River Tyne daily.13 Oct 202620 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 2026...
