Local restaurant chain exchanges plastic straws for environmentally friendly ones today as government announces proposed ban
As the UK government proposes a ban on plastic straws today, a North East independent restaurant chain has exchanged their…
Major investment in county weed control
The County Council is investing £125,000 in improving the way it tackles weeds in towns and villages in Northumberland. In…
Green waste collections to return
GREEN waste collections will start again in Stockton-on-Tees on the week commencing April 16 (red week) and April 23 (blue…
Chester’s Best competition returns for second year
Budding gardeners in Chester-le-Street are being encouraged to showcase their skills in a competition which aims to create a more…
Tees Valley Mayor Visits Fertiliser Firm Central to Low Emissions Drive
Mayor Ben Houchen has visited a national fertiliser firm and learned about its work to cut CO2 emissions across the…
Pupils give Arthur’s Hill streets early Spring clean
Young litter pickers in Newcastle’s West End collected discarded plastic and paper equivalent to the weight of a Year 4…
NECA: On the buses
MORE than 200 buses are to be fitted with new technology to improve air quality and cut harmful engine emissions.…
Christmas bin collection changes explained
MIDDLESBROUGH residents are being advised their bin collections will take place one day late during Christmas week. Christmas Day 2017…
Refuse and Recycling Collection Service Changes over Christmas
Ryedale District Council’s residents and businesses are reminded that there will be some changes to their normal day of collection…
Have a merry green Christmas Don’t be a Waster – Reduce, Reuse, Respect campaign
This month’s focus for Ryedale District Council’s Don’t be a Waster – Reduce, Reuse, Respect campaign is all about having…
Sign up for next year’s garden waste collection scheme
Residents wishing to sign up to next year’s garden waste collection scheme can do so from the end of this…
Get stuck in this winter with Northumberland National Park and The Sill
Visitors of all ages looking to ‘get stuck in’ this winter and explore the landscapes, culture and heritage of Northumberland…
Secure A Worldwide Holiday for Only £100 Per Person
Award winning Great Rail Journeys (www.greatrail.com / 01904 527 180 / 0800 240 4470 – agents) has today launched an…
Over a hundred volunteers take on Darlington Cares’ litter-picking challenge
Darlington Cares’ has seen over 100 local employees and residents volunteer to help clean-up the town over the last five…
Gritters at the ready as Town prepares for Winter
AS winter nears, Middlesbrough is fully prepared for the worst the weather has offer. Temperatures are set to fall this…