Environment

Volunteers with bags full of litter collected from the beach.

'Big difference' after 15 bags of rubbish cleared from Saltburn beach by HECK!

Durham County Council

Messy County Durham gardens lead to hefty fines as residents ignore council warnings

Residents during a clean-up operation in a back lane off Cooperative Street, Chester-le-Street.

Residents during a clean-up operation in a back lane off Cooperative Street, Chester-le-Street.

Major County Durham clean up after faeces and needles fill overgrown back lane

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK cider producers have discussed the issues they have faced with their harvests this summer due to the prolonged hot weather

UK producers of popular alcoholic drink facing 'worst harvest ever' for 40 years

Holwick Scars, upper Teesdale, by Northern Perspectives

Holwick Scars, upper Teesdale, by Northern Perspectives

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

Stunning view of Teesdale landmark where Home Secretary peppered his host's backside

The County Durham beach featured on Netflix that could be confused for alien planet

Volunteers gather ahead of one of the Pick, Pie and a Pint events in Darlington

Volunteers gather ahead of one of the Pick, Pie and a Pint events in Darlington

Darlington’s caring volunteers reach proud 100,000-hour milestone across the town

The grandstands at Richmond racecourse, with Lord Zetland's private one of 1883 on the left and the oldest surviving one in the world from 1775 on the right. Picture: Vale Ecology

The grandstands at Richmond racecourse, with Lord Zetland's private one of 1883 on the left and the oldest surviving one in the world from 1775 on the right. Picture: Vale Ecology

Saving the world's oldest grandstand - for the walkers, duellists and sausage-makers

Durham County Council

Nurdles wash up on County Durham beaches after North Sea spill

Heartbroken swan that refused to leave mate killed in Teesside back in waters alone

The big reveal: Lola McEvoy and Ivan Chapman unveil the painting

The big reveal: Lola McEvoy and Ivan Chapman unveil the painting

MP Lola McEvoy unveils new painting of Darlington - inspired by a dress

The River Swale

The River Swale

Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water responds to sewage pollution criticism over River Swale bathing

Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn have been raising funds to help less fortunate communities with sanitation and hygiene through the twin your toilet initiative.

Hazelgrove Court Care Home in Saltburn have been raising funds to help less fortunate communities with sanitation and hygiene through the twin your toilet initiative.

North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water

John Sutton of North Yorkshire Police and Fire and Rescue says the service has

John Sutton of North Yorkshire Police and Fire and Rescue says the service has

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

North Yorkshire firefighters save £40,000 through solar power scheme

Newcastle City Council

Council denies Reform allegations that trees will be chopped down for new cycle lane

Adam Shanley, Clerk to City of Durham Parish Council, taking part in last weeks clean-up in the Viaduct area.

Adam Shanley, Clerk to City of Durham Parish Council, taking part in last weeks clean-up in the Viaduct area.

Abandoned bikes, half a bath and heaps of rubbish found in Durham litter crackdown

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

Kim McGuinness launches new solar scheme for North East households

The documentary stars Stan Rennie - a veteran fisherman pioneering the search for answers.

The documentary stars Stan Rennie - a veteran fisherman pioneering the search for answers.

Teesside fisherman’s fight for answers over dead crabs to feature in documentary

In Easingwold, Yorkshire Water is working with contractor Mott MacDonald Bentley on a £745,000 project to install 44 cubic metres of underground storage on Back Lane, pictured here

In Easingwold, Yorkshire Water is working with contractor Mott MacDonald Bentley on a £745,000 project to install 44 cubic metres of underground storage on Back Lane, pictured here

History of flooding prompts major investment in North Yorkshire communities

The North York Moors National Park is launching Mindful Month in September, offering events and activities focused on nature, art and heritage to help people relax, improve wellbeing and discover the area's landscapes and historic sites

The North York Moors National Park is launching Mindful Month in September, offering events and activities focused on nature, art and heritage to help people relax, improve wellbeing and discover the area's landscapes and historic sites

North York Moors programme promotes wellbeing through nature

Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination in Seaham has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its commitment to health, wellbeing and sustainability

Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination in Seaham has achieved a prestigious 2-Star Fitwel Certification, recognising its commitment to health, wellbeing and sustainability

County Durham shopping centre earns international health and wellbeing award

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Many UK retailers have paused the sale of disposable barbecues due to the wildfire risk in the UK

Full list of retailers where disposable barbecues are banned from sale

Household, garden and recycling bins

Household, garden and recycling bins

Garden waste collections postponed in part of North East due to extreme heat

Richmond's old racecourse grandstand. Photo: Historic England Archive.

Richmond's old racecourse grandstand. Photo: Historic England Archive.

North Yorkshire Council

More than £416,000 secured to restore Richmond historic former racecourse grandstand

Sunderland Council issues nurdle spill update as teams prepare for high tides

Hundreds sign shipping petition after River Tyne nurdle spill nightmare

What time to watch the peak of tonight's solar eclipse, and how to do it safely.

What time to watch the peak of tonight's solar eclipse, and how to do it safely.

Solar eclipse in the North East - How to protect your eyes and exact timings

Scout Dike Reservoir pictured isummer 2026

Scout Dike Reservoir pictured isummer 2026

Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water urges families to save water as fifth heatwave set to hit

Climate change increases County Durham drought risks and lower water levels

Gregory Boyle, Revenue Manager with the beehives on the roof at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland with Gareth Freeman, GM

Gregory Boyle, Revenue Manager with the beehives on the roof at Hilton Garden Inn Sunderland with Gareth Freeman, GM

North East hotel creates buzz with rooftop beehives for guests

New Yorkshire Dales funding aims to boost native trees and hedgerows

Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens shared an image from Low Force showing discarded food packaging and picnic gear

Durham County Council neighbourhood wardens shared an image from Low Force showing discarded food packaging and picnic gear

Visitors warned to take rubbish home amid spates of litter at North East beauty spots

Flooding in Skinningrove in 2019.

Flooding in Skinningrove in 2019.

£13million project to end years of flooding chaos in North East village

Darlington Back Lane, Whinney Hill, Stockton. Picture: Google.

Darlington Back Lane, Whinney Hill, Stockton. Picture: Google.

Plans for up to 160 homes in tree-lined streets as developer says 'now is the time'

Seal populations on the Tees are struggling, and scientists want to know why.

Seal populations on the Tees are struggling, and scientists want to know why.

Struggling baby seals with 'mouth rot' dying on the Tees

Here's how to watch the solar eclipse this month.

Here's how to watch the solar eclipse this month.

Solar eclipse in UK skies this month - Here's how and when to see the rare event

Volunteers from the East Durham Green Party joined a litter pick at Easington Colliery Nature Reserve, helping to tidy the site and encourage greater community involvement in its upkeep.

Volunteers from the East Durham Green Party joined a litter pick at Easington Colliery Nature Reserve, helping to tidy the site and encourage greater community involvement in its upkeep.

Volunteers roll up sleeves to tidy County Durham nature reserve

The planter on Marton Road and (inset) Joan McTigue. Picture/credit: Supplied. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

The planter on Marton Road and (inset) Joan McTigue. Picture/credit: Supplied. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Middlesbrough Council

Council accused of ‘environmental neglect’ as giant weeds take hold in planter

Sir David Attenborough has backed the appeal to purchase the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland

Sir David Attenborough has backed the appeal to purchase the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland

Sir David Attenborough

David Attenborough backs last ditch-bid to buy vast Northumberland estate

Councillor Amanda Napper, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council's Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Committee, at the collection point in Hartlepool Civic Centre

Councillor Amanda Napper, Chair of Hartlepool Borough Council's Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Committee, at the collection point in Hartlepool Civic Centre

Thousands of household items recycled in this North East town in a year

South Park, Prudhoe

South Park, Prudhoe

Plans for 16-acre new woodland in Northumberland park

Middlesbrough Council shared a video showing mountains of cardboard collected over the last month under the new recycling scheme.

Middlesbrough Council shared a video showing mountains of cardboard collected over the last month under the new recycling scheme.

Middlesbrough Council

Footage as heaps of dirty cardboard dumped in Teesside - and residents applauded

Painting workshop at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice

Painting workshop at the space by St Oswald’s Hospice

North East second-hand shop with a twist raising money for hospice

Here are the steps you should take if a neighbour's bin is bothering you.

Here are the steps you should take if a neighbour's bin is bothering you.

Rules on if your neighbour's bins are overflowing in Darlington and County Durham

Staff from Beyond Housing and 0800 Repair celebrate the start of their new partnership in Scarborough. The partnership will see more than 500 homes across North Yorkshire and Tees Valley benefit from energy efficiency home improvements

Staff from Beyond Housing and 0800 Repair celebrate the start of their new partnership in Scarborough. The partnership will see more than 500 homes across North Yorkshire and Tees Valley benefit from energy efficiency home improvements

More than 500 North Yorks and North East homes to get energy-saving upgrades

Beach walkers baffled as mysterious blue balls appear on North East coast

The Full Buck supermoon on July 29: is the Moon an object of beauty or a giant trashcan where man can dump his space waste?

The Full Buck supermoon on July 29: is the Moon an object of beauty or a giant trashcan where man can dump his space waste?

His own planet ablaze, arrogant man now aims at the Moon

Teesside Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge winner: Egglescliffe School inStockton with judges

Teesside Schools Built Environment Wonder Challenge winner: Egglescliffe School inStockton with judges

North East school triumphs in sustainable school design competition

Various supermarkets have pulled disposable barbecues from shelves

Various supermarkets have pulled disposable barbecues from shelves

Disposable BBQs removed from supermarket shelves amid UK wildfire risk

The location of the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm. Photo: Hope Moor Wind Farm Action Group.

The location of the proposed Hope Moor Wind Farm. Photo: Hope Moor Wind Farm Action Group.

Yorkshire Dales park authority raises concerns over Hope Moor plans

Teesdale's Hury Reservoir has low water levels, which Northumbrian Water has explained.

Teesdale's Hury Reservoir has low water levels, which Northumbrian Water has explained.

Northumbrian Water explains County Durham reservoir's low levels and 'dry' look

Plastic pollution

5 containers damaged in port crane collapse that spread plastic across beaches

Some areas of the UK imapcted by drought could be at risk of trees shedding their branches amid the prolonged hot weather

Some areas of the UK imapcted by drought could be at risk of trees shedding their branches amid the prolonged hot weather

Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK

Environment Agency

Rare orchid conservation scheme sees 200 wild flowers relocated across Teesside