surrounded by one of the biggest planted woodlands in Europe. Kielder Water was originally a scheme that

in Northumberland’s Kielder Forest.... In fact, conservationists say a record number of ospreys are

Reintroducing lynx to rural Scotland could help control spiralling numbers of deer, a new report has claimed. Research into attitudes of the rural population of a possible return for the predators found that controlling deer numbers “ naturally ” was seen as a major potential benefit. Lynx were once native to the UK but were driven to extinction between 500 and 1, 000 years ago, due to hunting and loss of habitats. However, rewilding campaigners want to bring them back to Scotland, with the Cair

2 The work topped the list ahead of Andy Scott's" Kelpies" Credit: SWNS Top 20 pieces of outdoor artwork The UK's 20 favourite pieces of outdoor artwork1.... Girl with the Pearl Earring, Banksy, Bristol13.... Bottle of Notes, Claes Oldenburg Coosje van Bruggen, Middlesbrough14....

Patchy light rain and drizzle, mainly in the northwest, where it will turn heavy later.... Much milder, breezy. Tonight: Rain, heavy in places, crossing many areas, accompanied by strong, possibly squally winds, especially further south and west.... Clearer, somewhat colder weather following, showers focused in the west and north. Wednesday: Most areas seeing some sunshine, especially towards the southeast, where some places dry....