1. Wildlife trust's premises attacked againpublished at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Vandals have attacked another of Northumberland Wildlife Trust's buildings.

    A window shutter was badly damaged and a large glass panel smashed at the head office in the grounds of St Nicholas Park reserve in Gosforth.

    At the beginning of the month, four bird hides at the Low Hauxley wildlife discovery centre were vandalised, with windows smashed, benches torn out and sections of walls kicked in.

    The trust said the cost of repairs was likely to run into thousands of pounds.

    Broken glass and damageImage source, Northumberland Wildlife Trust
  2. County ins and outs 2021published at 15:54 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Details of all the county cricket signings and departures from the 2021 season.

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  3. Boat owners worried by changes to islands visitspublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Operators to the Farne Islands say changes proposed by the National Trust could deter visitors.

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  4. 'Deadly' haul of swords and crossbows seizedpublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Police found the weapons while investigating who had ordered a parcel of cannabis from the USA.

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  5. Wembley win gives fans something to smile aboutpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Sunderland fans have been celebrating their club's cup win at Wembley.

    The Black Cats are now the EFL Trophy holders thanks to yesterday's 1-0 win over Tranmere Rovers.

    While fans couldn't be at Wembley in person, across the region they held Zoom parties (pictured below) trying to recreate the excitement of match day togetherness.

    Sunderland fans on Zoom

    The result for Sunderland ended a near 50 year wait for a win at Wembley following their famous FA cup victory in 1973.

    Paul Callaghan (pictured below) said he was delighted to be rid of the Wembley jinx: "I know the new manager said it's a new team but it feels like a weight off my shoulders.

    "My brother Zoomed in from Spain, I had people from Scotland, from London, from all over the place and we even had a Tranmere supporter on and he was very magnanimous in his wishes for us to have a good time."

    Sunderland fan Paul Callaghan

    Sarah Bayfield (pictured below) wished she could've been at Wembley: "I can just imagine the atmosphere in London had we been allowed to be there."

    Sunderland fan Sarah Bayfield
  6. Hero who pulled girl from sea 'acted on instinct'published at 10:07 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Cleveland Police said those that tried to help the 10-year-old girl were "heroes".

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  7. Beautiful light show over Holy Islandpublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 2021

    Holy Island Northern LightsImage source, Owen Humpreys / PA Media

    Stunning pictures of the Northern Lights and the Milky Way over Holy Island.

    They were captured by Owen Humpreys last night.

    Northern Lights over Holy IslandImage source, Owen Humpreys/ PA Media