Yacht rescued off the coast of Northumberland
A yacht carrying two passengers has been rescued off the coast of Northumberland.
RNLI crews were called out to the vessel after it became stranded around five miles off the coast of Amble, at 3:50am on Saturday morning.
The yacht had endured a water pump failure and got into difficulties whilst it was en route from Eyemouth to Hartlepool, on Teesside. It was towed to Amble Harbour by lifeboat.
More top news
Campaigners continue fight to save Friarage services
Campaigners from the Save the Friarage group say they will continue to fight the proposals to downgrade children's and maternity services.
Pools appoint Cooper as new boss
Hartlepool United have appointed Colin Cooper as the club's new manager with Craig Hignett as his assistant boss
Newcastle offer backing to Pardew
Newcastle United have released a statement ending speculation over Alan Pardew's future as manager