Avian Flu

Visitor boats are set to operate again off the Northumberland coast - giving people the chance to clap eyes on the 200,000 puffins, Arctic terns and kittiwakes.

Avian flu could have a 'devastating effect' on the poultry industry and 'significantly impact international trade' the Department of Agriculture has warned.

The RSPB warns that Britain's seabirds are "on the brink" as avian flu devastates seabird colonies for a third year.