The reserve, off the coast at Amble, now has five species of seabird on the red list of concern.

The tower in Gateshead contains artificial nests designed to attract breeding kittiwakes.

Temporary replacement ledges put up for breeding season are not being used, a wildlife group says.

A giant snow lion, spider and birds roam the city centre for the opening of Newcastle Puppetry Festival.

The bridge will be shut to northbound traffic, between 20:00 and 06:00 GMT on Wednesday and Thursday.

Thousands died on Coquet Island last year, now returning birds are picking new nesting sites.

The government is considering a ban on sandeel fishing in English waters.

The aim of the nesting structures is to protect the birds and keep them away from the town centre.