Newcastle upon Tyne3 hrs agoPollution port boss calls for nurdle regulationsOne billion plastic pellets have polluted the north-east England coastline, estimates suggest.3 hrs ago14 hrs agoHunt to find 400-tonne waste dump culpritsThree large waste dumps have appeared around north-east England this summer, investigators say.14 hrs ago1 day agoCafe serving up second chances says it curbs reoffendingFounder Fiona Sample says fewer ex-prisoners they have employed have reoffended compared to national figures.1 day ago1 day agoHomework clubs and mentors aim to close grade gapThe gap in top A-levels between London and north-east England reaches its highest level post-pandemic, a charity says.1 day ago2 days agoReform UK calls for 'proper criminal justice system'Richard Tice says four of five men killed in the A66 crash should have been "nowhere near the streets".2 days ago2 days agoTrans changing room tribunal nurses seek £400k costsAn employment tribunal previously found hospital chiefs discriminated against the female nurses.2 days ago3 days agoPhotography captures candid moments on the MetroSasha Mallo Tardiveau captures the final years of the Tyne and Wear Metro's original fleet.3 days ago3 days agoFamilies welcome changes to early release schemeThe families of Archie York and Maya Chappell campaigned to change the early release scheme.3 days ago4 days agoCity voluntary groups to share £400k awardGrants of more than £10,000 awarded to 20 groups, including youth projects.4 days ago...
