North Shields6 hrs agoPlastic 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. 6 hrs ago6 hrs agoTribute to teenager killed in bike crashMcKenzie Ratcliffe's family pay tribute to the 18-year-old after he died in a crash on 19 August.6 hrs ago6 days agoTeen killed in electric motorcycle crash with vanMcKenzie Ratcliffe died after hitting a van while riding an electric motorcycle in North Shields.6 days ago6 days agoBurglar boarded marina boats while owners sleptDespite having an "appalling" record, Daniel Cowie, 35, is given a "last chance" for rehabilitation.6 days ago16 Aug 2026Community forest confirms climate funding to 2030The North East Community Forest receives government funding to continue its tree planting work.16 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 20269 Aug 2026Birds eating nurdles could be devastating - charityThe RSPB says the plastic from a major sea spillage at the Port of Tyne could kill birds.9 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 20267 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 2026...
