North East traffic and travel LIVE: What you need to know

Follow us throughout the day as we update you with the latest information on transport services and what is happening on the roads.

WEATHER - last update 10.15am

A frosty start with freezing fog before rain showers are expected later today.

Cloud is expected to increase in the afternoon with strengthening winds.

Maximum temperature 6 °C.

TRAFFIC - last update 10.15am

Drivers are being reminded that a stretch of the A19 will be down to one lane from 8pm to 6am from this evening as part of a junction improvement scheme.

TYNE AND WEAR METRO - last update 10.15am

All trains are running to timetable according to Metro.

BUSES -STAGECOACH, GO NORTH EAST, ARRIVA NORTH EAST - last update 10.15am

No reports of any delays on the region's bus services.

RAIL SERVICES - last update 10.15am

LNER says that the 9.30am Edinburgh to Kings Cross service has been cancelled throughout.

The company tweeted: "The 09:30 #Edinburgh to #KingsCross service will be cancelled throughout.

"Passengers are advised to travel on the 10:00 service from #Edinburgh which will call additionally at #BerwickUponTweed."

SHIELDS FERRY - last update 10.15am

There are no reports of delays to the Shields Ferry

NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - last update 10.15am

There seems to be no issues with flights from Newcastle International Airport.

DURHAM TEES VALLEY AIRPORT - last update 10.15am

There are no reported delays to flights.