North East continues to feel the impact of Storm Arwen as clean-up operations continue

Local authorities in the North East are continuing their work in the aftermath of Storm Arwen after extensive damage and disruption across the region.
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Roads were closed, events were cancelled and some transport services suspended as a result of the strong winds and sleet which first arrived in the region on Friday, November 26.

Work is continuing across the North East to clear debris and repair damage caused, while some homes in the region are still without power as a result of the extreme weather.

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Northern Powergrid is working to restore supply to those affected, with teams continuing to work through hundreds of incidents as of Sunday afternoon (November 28).

Storm Arwen caused disruption across the region.Storm Arwen caused disruption across the region.
Storm Arwen caused disruption across the region.

Meanwhile, after a freezing kick-off to Sunday, the Met Office is also expecting a frosty start for the region on Monday with wintry showers – but there will be less wind and hopefully some sunny spells too.

Scroll down to recap our weather updates from across the weekend.

North East continues to feel the impact of Storm Arwen as clear-up operations continue

Key Events

  • A frosty start forecast for Monday, November 29 with an ice warning for some areas
  • Northern Powergrid continues work to support affected homes in the region
  • North East local authorities continue to support families with clean-up operations

Full story: Tyne and Wear Metro services suspended

Travel operator Nexus, which manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, confirmed that all services across the system remain suspended on Saturday morning (November 27) as work is carried out following Storm Arwen.

A damaged tree in Sea Road, Fulwell

Work ongoing in Sea Road, Fulwell Work ongoing in Sea Road, Fulwell
Work ongoing in Sea Road, Fulwell

❗️ Rainton Winter Wonderland - CLOSED until later today

❗️ The Bridges multi-storey carpark - CLOSED

Belle Vue Way, Hartlepool, on Saturday morning

‘We’ll be here if you need us'

A message from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service following a busy night across the region.

Damage in Blandford Street, Sunderland

Planning to watch the Lionesses at the Stadium of Light today?

England Women play Austria at the Stadium of Light today in a World Cup Qualifier, with the game due to kick off at 12.30pm. The Tyne and Wear Metro is currently suspended, but tickets are being accepted across local bus services.

Here’s an update from the Stadium of Light and from Nexus.

❗️Washington Wetland Centre - CLOSED