Water bosses have been accused of a "shocking disregard for environmental standards" over pollution levels in a river.

Plans to reduce the amount of sewage released into a river have been announced. Northumbrian Water said it had committed to ...

The installation of new equipment at a sewage treatment plant will improve water quality, a water company has said. Northumbrian Water ... including the River Wear. The work, which took about ...

Northumbrian Water said it had committed to carry out ... Scientists have previously suggested bacteria levels in the river pose a "significant risk" to people. Green Party councillor for Byker ...