Northumbria police have made a second arrest in the investigation into the sycamore gap tree that was felled last week. The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are urging business owners in the north east to educate themselves on a few changes in fire safety legislation. Drones spotted above Newcastle overnight.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, ham for your North East News update.
00:04 Northumbria police have made a second arrest in the investigation into the Sycamore Gap
00:08 tree that was felled last week.
00:10 The incident shook the region and people across the world.
00:14 And now fundraising pages have been set up and people are visiting the site to pay their
00:18 respects.
00:19 A man in his 60s was arrested in connection with the incident and has been assisting police
00:23 with their inquiries.
00:25 The Turn and Wave Fire and Rescue Service are urging business owners in the North East
00:28 to educate themselves on a few changes in fire safety legislation.
00:33 Now small business owners will be expected to conduct a formal fire risk assessment,
00:38 regardless of how many members of staff they have.
00:41 And finally, people spotted drones flying across St James' Park overnight.
00:46 Many people took to social media to share videos of the drone display over Newcastle's
00:49 skyline with many wondering what the drones will be used for.
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