Fire leaves 500 homes without powerpublished at 02:10 Greenwich Mean Time 28 February 2018
Police declare a major incident as homes are left without power in bitterly cold conditions.
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Our live coverage across the daypublished at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Thank you for joining us for coverage of the first day of weather brought by The Beast from the East.
You can keep up-to-date with the latest news overnight on BBC Newcastle and BBC Tees and on Look North.
This page will automatically update with any breaking news and travel alerts.
We'll be back with more updates tomorrow from 08:00. Have a safe journey home.
To end the day - here's a deer snapped in the snow by Pete Hawthorn.
Image source, Pete HawthornMine protesters climb tree in County Durhampublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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Video JournalistCampaigners climbed a tree in County Durham today as part of an ongoing protest.
They're calling on the Government not to let new open-cast coal mining projects go ahead.
Residents from County Durham and the Coal Action Network campaign have previously written to Communities Secretary Sajid Javid, urging him to revoke planning permission for a surface coal mine at Dipton.
Banks Group, which has permission to mine there, says the Government predicts that coal "will continue to be an important part of the UK's energy mix until at least 2025, and substantial amounts are also essential for a wide variety of important industrial processes."
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End of twitter postTonight's weatherpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
You're probably aware that it's been snowing today. This is set to continue over night and into tomorrow.
The Met Office currently has a yellow warning of snow in place, this will remain until 23:55 tonight.
An amber warning for snow, external will be issued at 06:00 tomorrow, meaning heavier and more frequent showers are expected, and will remain in place until 18:00 on Thursday.
There are warnings of travel disruptions and power cuts.
Be sure to check what the roads are like - and keep up to date with the weather.
Want to see more animals in the snow?published at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Of course you do.
Here's Betty the Beagle in Skipton, photo taken by Georgie Brewester Beck.
Image source, Georgie Brewester BeckHere's Geoffrey enjoying the snow in Hexam. Taken by Emily Scott.
Image source, Emily ScottGarry Monk 'ready to start working'published at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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Image source, Northern EcnoCouncil issues waves warningpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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End of twitter postNo Northern League football tonightpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Adverse weather means all 11 games that were due to be played tonight have been cancelled.
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End of twitter postHelping hand for ex-Carillion apprenticespublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Sessions are being run in Middlesbrough to support apprentices who have been affected by the collapse of construction firm Carillion.
The National Careers Service, who are running the sessions, will offer CV guidance and general career support.
Middlesbrough Central Library will host the first session tomorrow at 09:30 - 12:00. A second session will run from 13:30 - 15:30.
To book a place, call the National Careers Service on 01642 242959.
Image source, AFPPolice: 'Keep warm clothes and snacks in the car'published at 16:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Drivers should have warm clothes, sturdy shoes and food and drink in their cars in case they get stuck in the snow, Cleveland Police are warning.
The force said it is braced for an even colder day tomorrow and urged people to only travel if necessary.
Temporary Supt Sharon Cooney also urged people to keep their mobile phones changed and have the phone numbers of breakdown or recovery services saved.
She said: “Be prepared for prolonged delay and, in the worst case, stranding."
A135 re-openedpublished at 16:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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End of twitter postReports of overturned car on A135published at 15:40 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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End of twitter postFunding boost to end Darlington 'crime wave'published at 15:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Darlington Borough Council will commit an extra £500,000 into community safety measures after a survey found residents have been left feeling "extremely concerned" by a spate of crimes in the town.
Councillor Heather Scott, who represents the Park West Ward, said business owners are concerned as well.
Quote MessageThey really are quite frightened. They're nervous of people coming into the shop. We shouldn't have to think that way in the 21st Century."
Darlington's Neighbourhood Police Team reassured residents that they are "working extremely hard" to identify suspects and act quickly.
Woman sexually assaulted on Megabuspublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
A woman has been sexually assaulted on a Megabus as it travelled through Newcastle.
Details of the incident, which occurred at about 04:30 on 8 December, have just been released.
The 31-year-old had boarded at London's Victoria Station the evening before, bound for Edinburgh.
Police say an Asian male sat next to her, before trying to kiss her and touching her inappropriately.
He moved seats as the coach pulled into Newcastle, and they both departed the vehicle in Edinburgh.
Image source, Getty ImagesPhoto: Snow dogpublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
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End of twitter postPhotos: All-weather lifeboat ready for actionpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Image source, RNLI/Tom CollinsAs you would expect, Hartlepool's RNLI all-weather lifeboat could be called out at any time - whatever the weather.
Pictured here are station mechanic and second coxswain, Garry Waugh and volunteer crew member Craig Pinder getting the vessel cleared of snow in case there is a call out.
Image source, RNLI/Tom CollinsVideo: Message for Boro fans from injured Gestedepublished at 13:52 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Injured Middlesbrough FC striker Rudy Gestede has expressed well wishes for the fans as he begins recovery from a fractured ankle.
The 29-year-old will miss the rest of the season after sustaining the injury in the closing stages of their midweek fixture against Hull.
He scored twice in the 3-1 victory.
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End of twitter postPhoto: Day at the beachpublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
The beach huts at Blyth Beach are pictured here without a parasol or deck chair in sight.
Press Association photographer Owen Humphreys snapped these people walking their dogs on the snowy beach at Northumberland.
Image source, PAShelvey injured at AFC Bournemouthpublished at 13:04 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey suffered a knee injury at the weekend.
The 26-year-old picked up the injury during the 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
The club say he will be further assessed and scanned this week.
Shelvey has appeared 23 times this season, scoring once.
Image source, Getty ImagesSecond man charged with street murderpublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2018
Michael Price died in hospital 11 days after suffering head injuries.
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