Swan

Bonnie on her nest with the first three eggs which she laid.

Slipway which was focus of nesting dispute closes as swans lay 4 eggs

Bonnie and Ash on the slipway before the fence was erected.

Row erupts between Marina and wildlife group over swan nest building

Bonnie on the grassy platform at Sunderland Marina (left). The marina site on which the row is focused.

Police probe claims swans nesting at marina have been disturbed

Watch the moment a young swan who is tangled in fishing wire is rescued from drowning in the river

Swan saved from drowning after being badly entangled in fishing line

Bigging up the bats of Wearside and East Durham.

Going batty in Sunderland as we mark Bat Appreciation Day

A swan has started hanging around at Telford Park School, after its mate died. It appears to find comfort in looking at its reflection in the glass panels on the school building

Grieving swan crosses road every day to stare at its own reflection

Picture issued by the RSPCA.

Swans skewered by fishing hooks prompt safety plea to anglers

The RSPCA has returned a female swan to be with her partner and cygnets after she was treated for wing injuries following an attack by two teenagers who were seen stabbing her with sticks.

RSPCA blast cruel teens who stabbed swan protecting cygnets

File image of a swan c/o Pixabay.

Swan causes havoc on Sunderland Metro line

Pawz For Thought receive over £1000 from Boldon Pond swans calendar. Front Pawz for Thought founder Lynne Eddale and swans friend group Carol Yung.

Volunteers 'give back' ro animal charity after swan developed ulcer

The swan was spotted in the central reservation of the A19

Swan moved by police after landing on A19 central reservation

Whirlpool has issued an urgent appeal for the owners of faulty tumble dryers that have not yet been replaced or modified to come forward (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Whirlpool have said as many as 800,000 faulty tumble dryers were sold despite their high fire risk (Photo: Getty Images)

Whirlpool admits 800,000 potentially deadly tumble dryers were sold prior to rec...

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Sir Joseph Swan. Photograph courtesy of the Sunderland Antiquarian Society.

Should this Sunderland pioneer be honoured on a banknote?

The young swan looks comfy in the central reservation.

Swan causes 'obstruction' on major Sunderland road
It is perhaps one of the more unusual calls police have received about an obstruction in the road.
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The Black Swan, Helmsley, provides a stunning floodlit view on an evening.

Swan is such a graceful way to relax

Washing machines recalled due to overheating and fire fears

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A swan was shot near the pond by Rockingham Road, Red House. Picture by Google Maps.

Swan seriously injured after being shot at Sunderland pond

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