South Shields3 days agoDamaged containers cleaned of nurdles, port saysThe Port of Tyne says the containers which spilled nurdles into the sea have been vacuumed.3 days ago4 days ago'Time of the essence' in plastic nurdle clean-upMayor Kim McGuinness says she wants those firms responsible for the spill to foot the clean-up bill.4 days ago7 days agoWhat is a nurdle and why do they matter?As a major clean-up operation is under way, experts discuss the potential long-term impacts.7 days ago7 days agoPlastic pellets washed up on beaches spark protestThere are concerns about the risk to wildlife after the beads entered the water in South Shields.7 days ago7 days agoNo Metro fare fee cuts after PM bus cap pledgeMetro fares will be more expensive than single bus tickets from January after the PM's £2 pledge. 7 days ago23 Jul 2026Mayor hits out at port's response to pellets spillThe North Tyneside mayor is seeking answers as the nurdles continue to wash up across the North East.23 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Pavement parking 'shrinks' disabled people's worldDisabled residents across the region say parking across pavements is forcing them into the road.22 Jul 202621 Jul 2026Pellets wash up on beach after crane collapseSouth Tyneside Council urges the public to avoid touching the pellets and keep dogs on leads.21 Jul 202619 Jul 2026Man injured in dockside crane 'collapse'Emergency services attend the Port of Tyne after a crane "collided" with a container ship, police say.19 Jul 2026...
