Train operator Northern is trialling the use of Hawks to scare away pigeons that have been causing problems to customers at three of its stations.

The train operator has been locked in a long ... various measures and last year plastic owls were installed at Morpeth station in Northumberland. Recorded hawk noises were played out of speakers ...

He added: "[Northumberland County Council] want to see the Newcastle to Morpeth train continue on to Bedlington when that station opens; and all passing TPE trains to stop at Cramlington.