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Hebburn Sea Cadets enjoy learning engineering at their newly upgraded hub. Pic Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

Dogger Bank supports new engineering hub for Hebburn Sea Cadets

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

Port of Tyne to restart container handling after shipping collision

Nurdles on Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, just days after the spill in July.

Council demands full details of review into nurdles spill

Environment campaigners held a demonstration at Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields, earlier this year following the nurdle spill.

Campaigners to highlight the lasting impact of plastic pollution

South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court

South Tyneside man denies using threatening behaviour at corner shop

The Port Of Tyne distributed floating pontoon platforms to trap nurdles and ease recovery.

Almost 75% of nurdle cargo recovered following the River Tyne spill

A multi-agency operation to clean up the nurdles was initiated in August.

Port of Tyne chief pushes for change after nurdle spill

Attendees at the ‘Building a Stronger South Tyneside’ event at the Dogger Bank O&M Base at Port of Tyne.

Employers meet to boost young people's career prospects

Matt Beeton, Port of Tyne CEO, at the scene of the collapsed crane after the collision.

Port of Tyne appoints three new board members

Riot police stand off against rioters at the height of the disorder in Sunderland.

Man arrested in South Tyneside charged with violent disorder

The scene at the Port of Tyne in July.

Ship company takes nurdles spillage ‘incredibly seriously’

Mayor vows that a ship's owners will pay for the nurdle spill

The South Pier, in South Shields.

South Tyneside pier to remain closed after vandal attack

South Tyneside Council have placed 'nurdle drop off points' along the South Shields coast to allow volunteers to help with the clean up effort.

South Tyneside nurdle clean up continues to make ‘good progress’

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 ...

The vessel capsized just off the South Pier, in South Shields.

Three people rescued after 14ft cabin cruiser capsizes off the coast
Three people were rescued from the North Sea after a vessel capsized off the South Shields coast.
Ryan Smith

Marine Minister Stephen Morgan visited Littlehaven Beach to see the pollution for himself.

Urgent call for South Tyneside volunteers as nurdle spill worsens

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

The scene of a major incident after a crane collapsed on the banks of the River Tyne in South Shields on Sunday.

Man who suffered injuries in a crane collapse is ‘recovering at home’

Matt Beeton, Port of Tyne CEO, at the scene of the collapsed crane.

Port of Tyne reveals it took 'five seconds' to spill tonnes of nurdles

Environmental campaigners are calling on the Port of Tyne to allow trained volunteers to help clean nurdles out of the River Tyne.

Campaigners urge the Port of Tyne to let them help clean up nurdles

The Sand Dancer pub on the coastline at South Shields.

South Shields pub handing out sieves to help nurdle clean-up

A man was taken to hospital after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields.

Nurdle update claims five containers were damaged following incident

Plastic pellets on Littlehaven Beach

Petition calls for tighter nurdle laws following South Shields spill

Drone footage shows the recovery efforts as a ship and crane get seperated at the Port of Tyne.

Drone footage shows South Shields crane recovery as ship moved

The scene of a major incident after a crane collapsed on the banks of the River Tyne in South Shields.

Tyne to be closed to move ship involved in crane collision

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
Almost ten days have passed since a collision in the River Tyne resulted in an estimated 25 tonnes of plastic pellets being spilled into the sea. This is what we know so far.
Jason Button

Childrens entertainment returns to South Shields' Amphitheatre this summer.

Coastline summer childrens activity sessions to get underway

South Tyneside Council have placed 'nurdle drop off points' along the South Shields coast to allow volunteers to help with the clean up effort.

South Tyneside Council issues volunteer nurdle clean up guidance

South Shields surfers call for volunteers to help remove nurdles

The Port of Tyne distributed floating pontoon platforms to trap nurdles and ease recovery.

EDITOR'S VIEW: Spill the beans, not the nurdles

Clean-up operations undertaken by the Port of Tyne following a collision between two vessels which caused an estimated billion plastic pellets to spill into the river.

Environment group challenge South Shields plastic spill messaging

The Port of Tyne distributed floating pontoon platforms to trap nurdles and ease recovery.

Port of Tyne confirm number of impacted containers in nurdle update

Vet Rory Thomson said the spillage of plastic nurdles is a massive concern for wildlife. (Inset) some of the nurdles washed up on the region's beaches.

Massive concern for wildlife says leading vet after plastic pollution

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm is helping youngsters across career-related visits and experiences by supporting the South Tyneside Careers Transport Bursary.

Dogger Bank backs South Tyneside careers transport initiative

Nurdles on Littlehaven Beach, South Shields.

Campaign group encourage Tyneside residents to sign nurdle petition

The CEO of Caleder A/S has confirmed that specialist contractors have been deployed following a plastic spill in the River Tyne.

Shipping firm deploys specialist contractors following plastic spill

Councillor calls for ‘volunteer plan’ to help with nurdles clean up

South Tyneside Council has partnered with expert charity Nurdle to help with the clean up operation.

'The next week is vital' - Nurdle clean-up team offer update

Mayor demands ship owners pay for River Tyne plastic pellet spill

Number of North East residents trying to quit smoking sees 26% rise

Workers on floating pontoon platforms using nets to capture pellets in the river Tyne

New photos show Port Of Tyne teams cleaning platic pellets from river

Environment activists are calling for the government to legislate for tighter controls over the handling and transportation of nurdles. It follows a huge plastic spill into the River Tyne.

Protesters call for tighter laws following River Tyne plastic spill

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

Clean up continues as one billion plastic pellets spill into the Tyne

An investigation is underway after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne on Sunday afternoon (July 19).

River Tyne reopens after South Shields crane collapse

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 workers are starting the clean-up operation after plastic pellets were washed onto South Shields beaches.

Beach plastic clean up continues as Council ask public to not help

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

Cafe Sea Change in South Shields says its vegan saveloy dip has been attracting customers from across the North East.

Charitable cafe group started in South Shields announces new site

A man has been taken to hospital after a ship collided with a crane at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields.

Footage shows extent of damage after a ship collides with a crane

One person has been taken to hospital following a crane collapse at the Port of Tyne, in South Shields.

Man hospitalised after ship collides with a crane at the Port of Tyne

The scene of a major incident after a crane collapsed on the banks of the River Tyne in South Shields on Sunday.

Crane collapse at Port of Tyne in South Shields leaves one injured

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