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Sea waves crash into the bottom of Saltburn Pier on a gloomy day. The long, tall structure has benches on its deck.

Victorian pier to close for safety repairs

Redcar and Cleveland Council says the works will start next month, depending on the weather.

John Martin looking directly into the camera. He has short hair and a grey beard and is wearing a backpack while carrying a kettle bell in his right hand.

Weight 'symbolises soldiers' mental health battle'

John Martin treks from Whitby to Saltburn carrying a 6.5lbs (3kg) kettle bell.

Hendrix sleeping with his toes curled up next to a miniature version of the Saltburn Pier Amusements building. It is a tiny read and white pier cat house with a black roof and a writing above the entrance saying Hendrix's Saltburn Pier. There is pink towel inside.

Statue of cat who brought 'cheer' to be unveiled

The sculpture is set to be unveiled later this year after a successful fundraiser.

Purple, red and blue fireworks explode over the Sage Gateshead, a large glass building alongside the River Tyne.

New Year's events cancelled due to poor weather

Organisers say they are not willing to put public or staff at risk, amid warnings of high winds.

A puffin floats on the surface of the water, with his yellow feet visible beneath the waterline.

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Phil Gallon is standing on a beach promenade and looking into the camera. He is wearing a grey woolly hat and a blue jacket.

More must be done to tackle bike thefts - cyclist

Phil Gallon, from Saltburn, was devastated when his bike was stolen and is calling for action.

Small grey cat showing its fangs and looking at camera. It has big greeny-yellow eyes.

Increase in abandoned cats due to neutering costs

A Sunderland animal rescue says the number of cats it is now taking in is "absolutely horrific".

Hercules the baby rhino. He is lying down on a matt, with a colourful knitted blanket draped over him. He has a small horn on the end of his nose. His front, right leg is wrapped in a white bandage.

Baby rhino recovers under knitting group's blanket

The blanket helps to keep three-week-old Hercules warm following a hyena attack in South Africa.

A cat looks at the camera, behind his is a pier and the sea

What was so special about Hendrix the coastal cat?

Plans are afoot to create a statue of the much-loved feline in his favourite seaside haunt.