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Dry cricket pitch

Driest conditions in 70 years put sports pitches on Tyneside under pressure – fr...

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

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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
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.
Nic Marko

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

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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 wreaked havoc recently and storm Ciaran followed in the wake and caused even more. According to the Environment Agency it caused around 1,260 homes in the UK to flood. That’s thousands of people who face a long and arduous rebuild to dry out their homes, deal with insurance companies – if they had insurance that covers floods – and rebuild their lives.
Angela Terry

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

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

Family playing at the seaside in winter, Instow, Devon, UK. (Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

England’s most polluted beaches revealed

There are 5.2 million homes across the UK that are at risk of flooding (photo: Adobe)

Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

Angling has the younger generation hooled

How fishing has the younger generation hooked

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste

Northumbrian Water is looking for new ways to tackle leaks. Picture by Frank Reid.

Northumbrian Water’s £6m grant

Northumbrian Water is one of five companies subject to the Ofwat action.

Watchdog opens enforcement case into NWL as part of ongoing investigation

Some of the dead crabs on Seaton Carew beach.

Photo: Carl Clyne

Defra report into deaths of hundreds of crabs on NE beaches gives findings

(clockwise from top left) Druridge Bay, South Shields, Seaburn and Seaton Carew

Here are the North East bathing waters rated as Excellent and Poor

Cllr Ernest Gibson at Littlehaven sea wall

South Tyneside Council issues 'be prepared' for future floods advice

The Whitburn Long Sea Outfall sewer overflow.

Hundreds sign petition demanding say on diluted sewage permit

Parts of the country will see snow and icy conditions (Photo: Getty)

Will it snow next week? Here's what to expect as Met Office issues more weather ...

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

Environment Agency workers recovered 18 shopping trolleys from the River Don in Boldon.

18 shopping trolleys removed from river

Every river in England falls below the minimum standard, according to The Environmental Agency (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every river in England has failed to meet water quality standards - here's what ...

How Take a Friend Fishing plans to get people hooked on fishing

The UK has already seen a few storm names ticked off of the Met Office’s official list so far this year, but what are the other names lined up for the rest of 2020? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of Met Office storm names 2020 - including ones that have a...

This is what you need to know in order to keep your dog and yourself safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae during the summer ...

Cleadon Lea has been badly affected by flooding in previous years. Photo credit: Google Streetview

£1.2 million flood prevention scheme to get underway

The UK is braced for three days of heavy rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the difference between a ‘flood alert’ and a ‘flood warning’

A flood warning was put in force by the Environment Agency.

Risk of flooding for North East coastline reduced

A Flood Warning has been issued for South Shields

A Flood Warning has been issued for South Shields

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