The Latest Breaking News from Tyne

Country diary: We’re going on a nurdle hunt

Whitley Bay, North Tyneside: A huge community effort is under way to clear up a spill of these disastrously resilient beads. We take a family trip to the beach to do our bit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Country diary: A riverside walk reveals the city’s history written in plants

Lower Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne: Under boardwalks, in concrete, on window ledges, seeds borne by water and carried on feet survive

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

The north of England had high hopes for this government. Why is it only offering us crumbs from the south?

Neglect of schemes like the Tyne Bridge restoration contrasts sharply with bullishness over southern projects, says journalist and regional affairs expert Peter Hetherington

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025

Roger Whittaker left old Durham ‘town’ on the wrong river

Brief letters: Tyne and Wear | Leaving it late for net zero | A climate crisis non-runner | Graphic warnings | Time for the cat licence

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

Death on the Tyne: release date, cast, premise and everything we know

Death on the Tyne is headed to BBC Two after originally airing in 2018. Here's everything you need to know about the comedy hit.

WhatToWatch · Jul 17, 2023

Tyne Zip wire, Grey's Monument tour and Quayside fitness classes - All of the activities taking place in Newcastle this summer

Families can enjoy a range of free activities in the city this summer

Chronicle Live · Jul 10, 2023

Hundreds sign open letter to Port of Tyne urging it not to engage with Government plans to house migrants on barges

An open letter addressed to the Port of Tyne urges them not to engage in any Government plans to accommodate people seeking asylum on a barge on the Tyne, warning that the plans would create a "floating prison"

Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2023

The Caper 'mini-festival' returns with evening of entertainment at the Baltic

The Caper pop-up event has previously been held at the Grainger Market in Newcastle. But the latest event took place at the Baltic on Gateshead's Quayside, overlooking the city's iconic bridges and River Tyne

Chronicle Live · Jun 17, 2023

Blaydon Race 2023 route in full from Newcastle Quayside to Blaydon finish line

Thousands of Tynesiders will have their running shoes at the ready as they gear up for the historic annual event this Friday

Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2023

Port of Tyne secures £50m from UK Infrastructure Bank to boost regeneration and expansion plan

The bank has made the commitment to aid the port's plans to help boost local and regional growth across the North East

Birmingham Post · Jun 5, 2023