Environment
We’re in the midst of a climate and ecological crisis. What can we do locally to create a greener tees area that works for people and the planet? Photo by Jemima Stubbs.
Hedgehogs in spring
Spring is one of my favourite times of year. I love seeing the buds returning to the trees, flowers starting to bloom and birds gathering nesting material (as well as singing vociferously in the mornings). I’m not much of a winter person so these signs of spring all...
How the People’s Podium is providing a voice for the residents of Redcar and Cleveland.
The People's Podium is a free space for communities across the country, who may not get recognised by the local headlines to let their voices be heard. The idea aims to build up confidence through supportive workshops, facilitators and filmmakers to help people in the...
Campaign group launched in opposition to region-wide incineration plans
Stop Incineration in the North-East (SINE) has been formed by residents across the North-East region, horrified to learn that our local authorities intend to sign a multi-billion-pound contract to build a huge new incinerator and burn most of our rubbish there for...
Avocets return to the Tees
The Avocets have returned to the North Tees Marshes – a good sign that winter is nearly over and spring is beginning. When I was a young birder (40 years ago – eek) the Avocet was an almost mythical bird to me. I knew what they looked like, thanks to them having been...
Friends of Linthorpe – helping to keep Linthorpe tidy
Situated just outside the centre of Middlesbrough, is Linthorpe, a leafy inner-suburb area. And within it lies an environmental group called Friends of Linthorpe. Philippa Storey, an active environmentalist, first started Friends of Linthorpe around two years ago....
Winter Thrushes
As well as the three familiar thrushes that are with us all year round on Teesside - Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush and Blackbird - there are three others which are only ever here for part of the year. One of those, the Ring Ouzel, is a scarce summer visitor which breeds...