Tyne

American

[tahyn] / taɪn /

noun

a river in NE England, in Northumberland, flowing E into the North Sea. About 30 miles (48 km) long.

Tyne British

/ taɪn /

noun

a river in N England, flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 48 km (30 miles)

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The team's modelling so far suggests about one in eight of the billion nurdles remain in the Tyne estuary and high river flows could flush these microplastics downstream in the autumn.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The Danish Environment Protection Agency has now confirmed tests carried out on the microplastics suggest they originated from the River Tyne spill in August.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Born Benjamin Satterley in a blue-collar community in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, he first came to national attention stateside in the WWE, where he wrestled under the decidedly English name Neville.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The 2026 medal was designed by local artist Alex Mulholland - known as Mul - and features the Tyne Bridge.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The letter began with the words "Dear Stork," and continued to the following effect: A sea raid had been planned on the North Coast, against the dockyards of the Forth and Tyne.

From Submarine U93 by Charles Gilson

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