Northumbria Police says it is patrolling Longsands beach as part of its Operation Coastwatch.
Two men, aged 41 and 30, have been arrested on suspicion of driving offences, police say.
Voters are asked to vote for a third of the seats on North Tyneside Council in May.
Marine experts say the pods may be returning to a place where they had a good hunting experience.
Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade says it was called multiple times during Wednesday's hot weather.
A wildlife conservation group says discarded fishing nets can be fatal to seals.
It will go back on display elsewhere more than two years after being removed over antisemitism claims.
The mural is to be re-displayed more than two years after being removed amid antisemitism claims.
Dean Juric, 54, told fellow paedophiles 14 was the "perfect age", a court hears.
