Coastal town at the mouth of the Tyne, in northeast England
A collision at the Port of Tyne has released up to a billion nurdles into the North Sea, prompting the largest volunteer-led clean-up along the North East coast. Authorities warn the pellets could persist for years, threaten wildlife, and draw scrutiny over response times and accountability.
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Two 25-year-old men from the North East have died after collapsing during the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon. The Great Run Company says both men died after medical emergencies on Sunday; officials are determining the cause. The event drew about 63,000 participants and raised funds for charity.