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ITV Tyne Tees was granted exclusive access to Coquet Island, an internationally important habitat home to tens of thousands of breeding seabirds.

Eight hen harrier chicks fledged at the Geltsdale Reserve this year, which is said to be the most in a single breeding season since the 1990s.

The fen raft spider almost went extinct in the 20th century but careful conservation has led to them thriving across the UK.