Environment Agency

Water is in the headlines.

Council welcomes Government moves for more local say on water

The Environment Agency graded the water quality at South Shields' Littlehaven Beach as 'poor' when it released its latest testing results in November 2025.

‘Information event’ to be held over improving water quality at a beach

Warning signs at site of the sewage leak in Jarrow.

Greens heap pressure on Northumbria Water over sewage leak in Jarrow

Campaigner Dave Green next to the hole dug to repair the pipe.

'Awful smell' - Sewage leak at Jarrow beauty spot sparks anger

The scene at the Port of Tyne where two vessels collided and a crane collapsed. Photo by Will Walker/North News & Pictures

Emma Lewell MP: Government must mitigate the potential of Port of Tyne accident ...

Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visited Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, for a first-hand look at the ongoing nurdle clean up operation.

Government minister praises volunteer nurdle clean up operation

Pellets, also known as nurdles, have been washing up on beaches in the North East including Littlehaven Beach.

What we know about the South Shields plastic pellet spillage so far

Tyne Tunnels start drivers survey to support future service

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service have launched a series of new videos for World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday, July 25.
Credit: TWFRS

Deaf students become faces of fire service's water safety messages

South Tyneside battery pack business celebrates 25 years of success

Environment Agency pledges investigation into plastic pellet spill

The clean up operation at Littlehaven Beach has been continuing on Thursday, July 23.

Specialist equipment removes plastic pellets from Littlehaven Beach

South Tyneside Council has issued a public warning as plastic pellets wash up on Littlehaven Beach.

'Do not touch' - Warning issued after accident debris floods beaches

Council working with Environment Agency for plastic clean-up operation

Plastic pellets have washed up on Littlehaven Beach in South Shields.

Council working with environment agency to remove pellets on beach

A CGI of how the £150million green terminal could look.

Planning accelerated on £175m Port of Tyne green energy project
Plans to create 12,000 new jobs at the Port of Tyne through a green energy project have taken a major step forward.
Ryan Smith

A warning notice at Littlehaven Beach has been issued over water quality.

New notice at South Shields beach warns public against bathing in sea

Fly tipping at Monkton Stadium in South Tyneside.

New data shows impact of waste crime in communities

Marsden Quarry, South Tyneside

MP wades in to Marsden Quarry planning debate with shared 'concerns'

MP calls for water companies to be brought under public control

South Tyneside Council have confirmed that extensive work to improve the water quality at Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, remains ongoing.

Work to improve Littlehaven Beach’s water quality remains ongoing

Prof Peter Hammond (Jason Watkins) and Ash Smith (David Thewlis) take on the water companies in Channel 4's Dirty Business (Picture: Rob Baker Ashton/Channel 4)

Dirty Business uses fury to defeat the weasel words of the water industry

The water discharge site at Windmill Way, Hebburn.

MP’s anger over sewage discharges into the River Tyne

A Flood Alert has been issued for coastal flooding.

Avoid beaches and promenades- Environment Agency issue new Flood Alert

Storm Chandra has arrived in Tyne & Wear.

Storm Chandra live: Heavy rain, strong winds, and flood alerts

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

Dry cricket pitch

Driest conditions in 70 years put sports pitches on Tyneside under pressure – fr...
The Grounds Management Association (GMA) is urging schools, sports clubs and grassroots grounds teams on Tyneside to access free expert support – as continued dry weather makes it difficult to maintain safe and usable playing surfaces.
Rebecca McLeod

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

Hose pipe

The driest spring since 1956 - are we getting a hose pipe ban?

Castle overlooking beach

Sharp Rise in ‘Excellent’ Bathing Waters in North East, but Concerns Over ‘Poor’...

Northumbrian Water has urged its customers to use water wisely.

Northumbrian Water urges customers to use water wisely

A Paddle-Out Protest is set to take place in South Shields on Saturday, May 17. The protest aims to raise awareness of sewage pollution in the UK's waters.

Protest set to be held in South Shields over sewage pollution

Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, has raised concerns over the water quality at Littlehaven Beach in the House of Commons.

South Shields MP voices water quality concerns in Parliament

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

Watch: How do we dump Britain’s fly-tipping epidemic?

The scheme from Avant Homes proposed demolishing remaining buildings on the 6.3-hectare site to bring forward 202 homes, with 18 apartments and 184 houses proposed

Locals shocked at bid for 202 homes and they fear horrendous effects

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

Volunteers hit out after illegal fishing harms swans at Boldon Pond

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Councillors in South Tyneside have agreed to write to government chiefs to call for an independent review of water companies and a dedicated coastal minister to be put in place.

'Great concern' - Call for action over South Tyneside sea pollution

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

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Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

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Going Green: Make the most of your summer staycation

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake.

Watch: Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey falls into lake

A decision date on controversial housing plans at the Whitburn Lodge site has been set. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service.

New decision day set for controversial plans on Whitburn Lodge site

Littlehaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Littlehaven Beach approved as a bathing water ahead of the summer

Watch incredible moment couple spot dolphins in a river miles from sea

Trying to keep out flood water. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Very few Brits feel they’re prepared for climate change

Sir Paul McCartney (photo: Getty Images)

On the search for that perfect green eco-job

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

Storm Babet is already hitting parts of the UK. Photo: Richard Ponter

Environment Agency issue advice as Storm Babet closes in on North East

Construction company pays £55,000 after polluting River Don

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