Washington2 days agoPolice dogs paddle as otters lap up iced blood lolliesFancy frozen fish blood or a baking Buddha belly? See how other animals cope with the heatwave.2 days ago16 Jun 2026Drones create the first-ever Fifa scoreboard in Seattle skyBBC reporter Max Matza is in Seattle, Washington, where 400 drones lit up the night sky on Monday to display the score of the Egypt v Belgium match.16 Jun 202613 Jun 2026Sculpture honouring mining heritage to be unveiledThe sculpture is the work of John O'Rourke who had help from Northumbria University students.13 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Wetland centre cuts winter opening hours Site manager Gill Pipes says the cuts are due to rising costs and the move will ensure its future.10 Jun 20269 Jun 2026New aviary to spare flamingos indoor lockdownsThe Washington Wetland Centre's new aviary will protect birds while they stay outdoors. 9 Jun 20265 Jun 2026Replacement radio tower approvedIt will provide coverage for emergency services after an existing tower is decommissioned. 5 Jun 202628 May 2026Grants offered as £20m improvement scheme beginsThe first wave of projects will be delivered by March 2027.28 May 202627 May 2026Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blastAt least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.27 May 202626 May 2026New city centre library to open seven days a weekThe Culture House site in Sunderland is slated to open later this year.26 May 2026...
