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Seaham seaglass collectors say lockdown "diminished" stock

Seaglass collectors in County Durham say lockdown visitors have "diminished" the local stock.

Searching for the keepsakes at Seaham beach is a popular hobby for tourists, as the seaglass dates back to the 1800s and comes in various shapes and colours.

Senior lecturer in architectural glass at Sunderland University Cate Watkinson explains why the small pieces of glass are so special.

30 March 2021

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'I'm proud I'm a Mackem. Proud I'm English.'

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Slow Runners of Sunderland, the group pose for a photo

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An elderly woman smiles while sat at a craft table with a bowl of turf from the Sunderland AFC pitch on it.

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Marjorie Taylor Green and Anthony Fauci

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On board the patrol helping to save lives in River Wear

On board the patrol helping save lives in river

Frontman Alex James, of the Alex James Band, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy and uses an electric wheelchair

Wheelchair frontman campaigns for disabled musicians

Dr Roland Salmon

Expert criticises supermarket and pub Covid rules

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Watch dog's barking rendition of the Welsh anthem

Pinch the raccoon reaches for a peanut through his enclosure cage

The great Sunderland raccoon escape

Stephen Howe carrying Dave the depot cat

Dave the cat living at a Sunderland bus depot

Hugo Keith

Sunak asked about Whats App use - 'I'm not a prolific user'

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Sunak: I saw the PM probably more than I saw my own wife

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Watch: PM 'deeply sorry to all who lost loved ones'

SAFC fans have spoken of their shock after the Black Cats manager was let go by the club.

Fans react after Sunderland sack Tony Mowbray

SAFC fans have spoken of their shock after the Black Cats manager was let go by the club.

Home in Washington covered in hundreds of Christmas lights

'It takes me about three weeks to set it all up'

A family from Washington covers their home in hundreds of Christmas lights for children's charity.

Tomara Thomas, Michael Marouli and Ginger Johnson of season five of Drag Race UK

'The UK will realise how great North East drag is'

The region's drag scene celebrates the success of three North East queens making the finale of Drag Race.

Nine year old Zeki on Northumberland Street

Nine-year-old uses pocket money to keep homeless warm

Zeki gives away parcels of hats and gloves to get ready for the forthcoming freezing conditions.

Wearside residents in Sunderland City Centre

'It shows you they trust this city'

We ask people their views on Nissan's announcement over three EV models at the Sunderland factory.

Ballet Lorent creative knitting group alongside their created props and costumes

Knitting group creates props and costumes for show

The North East knitters created the items for ballet Lorent's The Velveteen Rabbit production.

Barbie super fan Lee Eley

'Barbie helps me feel comfortable in myself'

For the first time in 20 years, Lee Eley opens up about his secret collection of Barbie memorabilia.

Benji's owner Rachel Doran said people were ringing her "20-30 times a day" thinking he was missing.

'Not lost' cat visits supermarket car park every day

Benji's owner Rachel Doran said people were ringing her "20-30 times a day" thinking he was missing.

On board the double-decker food bus

On board the double-decker food bus

"We realised that there's a lot of people out there that also need help, that aren't in abject poverty."

Maggie Martin

Meet the woman converting a hearse into a campervan

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Commentator reaches 1,000th football match

BBC Newcastle's Nick Barnes will reach a milestone when he commentates on his 1,000th football game.

Demi Stokes speaking to pupils at Dame Dorothy School

Lioness Demi Stokes meets Sunderland pupils

The footballer returned to school to speak to students as part of Children in Need 2023.

Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall, before it was felled

Watch: Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed

A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.

a stray kitten who has been adopted meets its new owner

Volunteers rescuing and rehoming stray cats

Jen Robinson has located 33 cats and kittens with her team, all within one garden area.

Young Farmer of the Year 2023 finalist Luke Conway

Young farmer in running for prestigious award

Luke Conway, 24, runs Kinley Hill Farm in a partnership with his aunt and uncle.

Conservationists release oysters into the ocean

Thousands of oysters released on North Sea reef

Conservationists create a reef for wild oysters to help increase marine biodiversity.

Guinea pigs

'People just can't afford guinea pigs any more'

North Shields guinea pig rescue centre warns more people are giving up their pets than it can rehome.

Joe Avary, second mate on the Shields Ferry Crew

Cayman Islands weatherman gets new job on Tyne ferry

Joe Avary was a US broadcaster, a weatherman in the Cayman Islands and worked on the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Joan Collins

Dame Joan on how performing at 90 'isn't gruelling'

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Newcastle United fans in Milan

Newcastle United fans take over Milan

Fans descend on the city ahead of the Magpies' first Champions League appearance for 20 years.