North Shields2 days agoCall for school meals to be brought back in-houseThe GMB union says there has been a drop in school meals quality since the service was outsourced.2 days ago5 days 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. 5 days ago5 days 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.5 days ago20 Aug 2026Teen killed in electric motorcycle crash with vanMcKenzie Ratcliffe died after hitting a van while riding an electric motorcycle in North Shields.20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Burglar boarded marina boats while owners sleptDespite having an "appalling" record, Daniel Cowie, 35, is given a "last chance" for rehabilitation.20 Aug 202616 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 2026...
