Campaigners were celebrating after Banks Mining's application to work a site at Highthorn near Druridge Bay in Northumberland was turned down by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.

Government rejects planning application for open cast mine near Druridge Bay

Mozzy Scrafton, of The Little Refill Shop in Seaham. 

We have looked at what people are doing in their own homes to tackle climate change.

How can we cut our carbon footprint?

Seven-year-old Rayer has dedicated her spare time to keeping our beaches free of litter

Lockdown litter: Rayer's fight to keep our beaches clean

The finding has been made by the Urban Observatory.

Newcastle air pollution 'back to pre-lockdown levels'

A photograph of a beef herd on a Northumberland farm which is attempting to showcase greener methods of meat production. Used as part of ITV Tyne Tees' climate change series. To be used in this context only.

With a growing population there is more demand for food than ever but producing that makes a huge contribution to pollutants - and greenhouse gasses. One farm in our region is trying to combat this.

The Northumberland farmer helping agriculture go greener

Improving conditions for cyclists is one of the ways councils in our region want to tackle climate change.

What action have our councils been taking to try and deal with the threat of climate change?

Local action towards the global solution

The Blue Flag award commends beaches for their high-quality seawater, clean beach and beachside amenities.

Saltburn beach wins Blue Flag award for second consecutive year

The North East awoke to heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday morning as Storm Francis battered the region. Along the coast, the weather brought high tides and strong waves, with joggers at Seaburn in Sunderland spotted struggling against the elements.

Storm Francis brings heavy rain and winds to the region

 The Shoe Tree – Heaton Park, NEWCASTLE.

The Woodland Trust’s annual competition, now in its seventh year, aims to shine the spotlight on the nation‘s best trees to help drive up interest in their value and protection. 

Two North East trees up for England's Tree of the Year 2020

Site investigations are underway at a historic landfill site which was unearthed by coastal erosion in Lynemouth.

Lynemouth investigations underway at eroded landfill site

A photo of a crayfish provided by the Environment Agency. Anglers in North Yorkshire have been told to help stop the spread of "crayfish plague".

Anglers and other river users are being urged to help prevent the spread of a disease thought to have killed dozens of crayfish in North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire anglers urged to help stop spread of 'crayfish plague'

A woman from Northumberland is heading to Antarctica to swim amongst the ice. 

Swimming in Antarctica: The frozen challenge of a lifetime

A house in York has been left badly damaged after being struck by lightning. It happened late on Friday evening.

Residents escape unhurt after house struck by lightning in York

£400,000 will go towards protecting and developing rare and important habitats on the North East coast

Cash boost for vital Northumberland habitats

The leader of Gateshead Council has called for an "honest and mature" debate about the future of traffic after a set of contentious roadworks were abandoned.

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