Environment

CGI of the new proposed Energy Central Institute.

Clean energy education and research facility to be built in Blyth

Lynemouth beach in Northumberland following a £5 million clean-up project. Photo: Royal Haskoning DHV

Major clean-up project on Northumberland beach wins prestigious award

Net zero progress 'impossible' to judge as target draws closer

The Green Machine which converts gases released from sewage into fuel.

Power from Poo - how your poo is to be converted into green fuel

Boost for million pound bid to clean up River Tyne and protect jobs

Fires break out following the collision in the North Sea. Photo: Getty Images

Concerns about devastating impact of oil spill on North East wildlife

Inspiring young people to connect with nature and building greener schools are both on the government agenda

Three things the Government is doing to make schools 'greener'

An electric vehicle charging point next to the Angel of the North. Photo: Transport North East.

£15.8m electric vehicle boost praised but North East still behind

Fears of 'massive gap' in Newcastle net zero pledge at halfway mark

There are apps for IDing plants, birdsong, and even star constellations

8 top apps for learning about nature, from plants to the night sky

Live map shows areas of recent sewage spills in England.

Watch: Live map shows areas of recent sewage spills in England

Dog beach bans: When are dogs banned from North Tyneside beaches?

How to feed garden birds in snow: Top high-fat foods for birds

P&O Cruises and Cunard employees complete the tenth beach clean of 2024

Calls for Sycamore Gap Sapling to be planted in Town Moor

Circular and Co Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup

Six easy eco-friendly switches you can make today

Coastal erosion threatening to sweep historis golf course into the sea

The North East has some of the best beaches in the UK - and some groups are determined to keep it that way.

Great British Beach Clean: North East events - and how to get involved

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

Eco-friendly subscriptions including Smol, Who Gives A Crap, Purdy & Figg and Wild

Mum's easy eco switches as 'greenagers' want planet-friendly homes

Pupils from Ffynnon Taf Primary School celebrate their new heating system (Photo: Kensa/Supplied)

Ground-breaking new 'green' heating system warming up UK school

Druridge Bay

Councils urge summer-time revellers to keep the region’s beaches clean

One study found children hit by SUVs were eight times more likely to die than those hit by other passenger cars (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

'It's time to ban SUVs from school pickups for child safety' Amber Allott

The E-Merge Group Co-Founder, Charlotte Ward

Newcastle schools could unlock £36million in funding for electric vehicle infras...

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, appears over Bamburgh Lighthouse. Northumberland is one of the best places in the UK to see the Northern lights becuase of its clear skies.

The best places to see the Northern Lights in the North East in 2024

Sunderland's first dedicated vegan cafe, The Good Apple in Derwent Street, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and makes the list.

The 8 best vegan restaurants and cafes in the North East

Photos as Storm Babet causes dramatic scenes across North East coast

Work begins in the removal of the felled Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland

New Sycamore Gap update issued to protect Hadrian’s Wall

The tree was felled last month.

Public urged to suggest next steps as Sycamore Gap tree removed soon

Sycamore Gap and Robin Hood's tree on Hadrians Wall on a sunny day in Northumbria

Donations for Sycamore Gap fundraiser come from across the globe

RSPCA save baby seagull from Newcastle tall building and reunite it with parents

RSPCA save baby seagull from Newcastle tall building

The first set of tolls began in Newcastle on January 30, 2023.

Council data reveals how many motorists have been fined due to Clean Air Zone

Where can I get an allotment in Newcastle? (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

How can I get an allotment in Newcastle? Locations and application information

Bamburgh Castle (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Northumberland Beach ranked as one of the top coastal spots in England

Plans have been approved for a new arena and conference centre on the Gateshead side of the Quayside.

Plans approved for multi million pound Gateshead arena project

North East music festivals: Where to see live music locally this summer including Hardwick, Loosefest and more. Photo by Gina Wetzler/Getty Images

North East music festivals: Where to see live music locally this summer

Chelsea and Jake will be working cleaning the toilets at Glastonbury this year.

Newcastle newlyweds spend Glastonbury honeymoon cleaning toilets

The first set of tolls began in Newcastle on January 30, 2023.

HGV drivers could face £450 fares due to Clean Air Zones in UK cities

Northern Bottlenose Whales in Northumberland: How to protect them

Join in with Secondhand September, and shop vintage!

Secondhand September: Shop vintage to help the environment

v=The analysis obtained under the Freedom of Information request to the Environment Agency displayed that since 2017, raw sewage has been pumped into the North East’s natural environment, totalling 551,851 hours or 22,993 days.

The scandalous sewage situation of the North East

There were 463 dog fouling incidents in Newcastle last year

463 dog fouling incidents in Newcastle last year - only 3 fined

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King Charles and Queen Camilla with Wearside school children Euan Black and Indrakshi Chatterjee from Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation and Sam Parkinson and Eve Brown from Durham Johnston School.

Watch as thousands of people welcome the King and Queen to Wearside

A man is set to appear in charge following a crash on the A1 that left seven police officers needing hospital treatment.

Man charged after seven police officers were injured in an A1 crash

All these Lurchers are up for adoption from the Dogs Trust in the North East.

I wish I could give all these Dogs Trust lurchers a loving home

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