The Environment Agency is asking river users to "play their part" to help safeguard the future of the rare native white-clawed crayfish in the River Wansbeck.

Northumberland County Council is urging people to help small businesses in their communities, rather than turning to online retail giants. 

Standing on the banks of the Tyne, salmon and sea trout can be seen leaping high from the river to overcome the weir as they make their way up the river.