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Ian Bond has spent the last 10 years recording sightings of big cats in the North East.

There have been around 150 sightings, from Guisborough to Berwick, and Ian is hoping to give people the facts about big cats at large in the region.

The free talk, which has been organised by South Tyneside Council's countryside team, will take place at 7pm in the Library Theatre, Central Library, Prince Georg Square, South Shields, on Tuesday.

All are welcome and there is no need to book, just turn up on the night.

For more information about the talk, contact Clare Rawcliffe, countryside officer on 424 7423 or e-mail: countryside@southtyneside.gov.uk.