Updates on Friday 9 November 2018
There will be a good deal of cloud this morning with perhaps just the odd brighter break.
This afternoon, the largely dry if fairly cloudy conditions will persist although a few brighter spells are likely too.
Police are warning motorists that the A69 at Haydon Bridge remains closed this morning after a crash last night.
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BBC News Travel
The A69 is closed into Northumberland after two lorries and a van crashed late last night.
Police say the crash damaged a bridge which must be inspected in daylight before the road can be reopened, so it will be closed for at least another hour or two.
All three drivers remain in hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.
BBC Sport
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is pleased with the 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday and believes his players showed what they are capable of in the Premier League.
It was important that we won - Rafa Benitez
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