Weather news

Why were we caught cold by the weather? Feb 13 2009

HEAVY snow caught the region off-guard after unexpected blizzards hit the North East. Weather forecasters were forced to do a U-turn yesterday, when a blanket of white swept across the region despite earlier predictions it would stay dry with only the possibility of a few flurries. Read

School open evening cancelled Feb 12 2009

A SCHOOL open evening has been cancelled because of the snow. Read

Newcastle International Airport hit by snow Feb 12 2009

SNOW has caused cancellations and delays at Newcastle International airport. Read

Newcastle International Airport reopens after snow Feb 12 2009

NEWCASTLE International airport was closed today because of heavy snow. Read

School closures on Thursday due to snow Feb 12 2009

HERE is a list of schools that are closed on Thursday, February 12 due to adverse weather conditions. Read

Snow causes chaos for drivers Feb 12 2009

A WEATHER warning has been issued after blizzards swept the region. Read

Rothbury gas supply update Feb 03 2009

NORTHERN Gas Network and United Utilities today said they have made "significant progress" in repairing the gas supply to Rothbury. Read

Several North East schools still closed today Feb 03 2009

MANY schools across the North East remain closed after the arctic conditions sent temperatures plunging. Read

Full list of schools closed on Monday Feb 02 2009

Hundreds of schools were closed in the North East today. Read

Rothbury crisis as gas supply knocked out Feb 02 2009

A TRANQUIL Northumberland village was plunged in to a crisis when its entire gas supply was knocked out on the coldest day of the year. Read

Severe weather warning for North East Feb 02 2009

A SEVERE weather warning has been issued for the North East this afternoon. Read

Schools closed after snow hits region Feb 02 2009

HERE is a list of the school closures for today. The majority of closures hit rural areas, especially those in Northumberland and County Durham. However, several in cities were forced to close too, and a few others were affected by heating and gas problems. Read