Firefighters rescue dog after it falls down sinkhole

Two rope rescue teams from South Shields were called to Mill Lane at noon.

The dog had fallen into a sinkhole, which was filling with water, and unable to escape.

"Two of the crew members were lowered on rope lines into the hole and managed to get the dog out," said a Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokesman.

"The dog was safe and well and has been reunited with its owner."