Schools and roads closed after heavy snowfallpublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Heavy snow causes the closure of dozens of schools across County Durham, with roads also badly hit.
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Theatre to close for £500k revamppublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
A theatre in County Durham will shut for five months to undergo a £500,000 upgrade.
Durham County Council is investing the money in Consett's Empire Theatre which needs essential roof repairs.
Image source, Durham County CouncilThe project will also involve refreshing the auditorium's decor, as well as updates to lighting and backstage facilities for visiting acts.
The 500-seat venue, which was built in 1885, will shut on 1 April and reopen in early September.
Rowers complete Atlantic wooden boat crossingpublished at 12:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Phil Pugh and Paul Hopkins, both from Tyneside, took 70 days to cross 3,000 miles of ocean.
Read MoreYour photos: Dog enjoying the snowpublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Megan Williams took these great photos of the snow around Esh Winning in County Durham, which she says is her office for the day!
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Image source, MEGAN WILLIAMSTrays set to shield river drinkers from bird poopublished at 12:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Bosses behind Gateshead's shipping container complex say the trays would catch kittiwake droppings.
Read MoreSnow-covered Angel looks over regionpublished at 11:45 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
One of the region's best-known landmarks hasn't escaped this morning's snow.
This picture of Gateshead's Angel of the North was taken by photographer Owen Humphreys, of PA Media.
We can't tell if the dog is enjoying its morning walk or not!
Image source, PA MediaInside the centre where heroin is legal - and freepublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
The BBC is given exclusive access to people who are using pharmaceutical heroin in a medical setting.
Read MoreConditions starting to improvepublished at 10:46 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
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End of twitter postMore North East snow scenespublished at 09:58 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Here are a few more photos of snowy scenes around the North East.
At the top is Sunniside, near Tow Law, County Durham, taken by Bobby Sheen and below that Consett taken by Iain Kempson.
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Image source, IAIN KEMPSONSnow surprises somepublished at 09:25 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Heavy snowfall came as a surprise for some.
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End of twitter postTravel: A68 reopens after crashpublished at 09:10 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
The A68 at Bildershaw near West Auckland has reopened.
The road was closed in both directions earlier following a crash between a lorry and a car in snowy conditions
Snow will turn to rain laterpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
The heavy snow hitting the region this morning is not expected to last and will instead turn to rain as the day progresses.
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End of twitter postFour Darlington schools closedpublished at 08:43 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Four schools have been closed in the Darlington area, Darlington Borough Council said.
They are:
- Heighington CE Primary
- Wyvern
- Holy Family
- Rise Carr College
Dozens of schools have also closed across County Durham because of the snow. The latest list can be found here, external.
Weather: Snow and sleet to startpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
It's a cold start out there with snow and sleet across large parts of the region.
Yellow snow and rain warnings, external are in force meaning sleet and snow will likely lead to some travel disruption for a time.
In some areas the snow will accumulate while others will be hit by rain. This afternoon, any snow will turn back to rain and it will become windy later.
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Heavy smoke at industrial estate firepublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
This is the scene this morning of a fire at South West Industrial Estate in Peterlee.
People are being urged to avoid the area.
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End of twitter post'The kids will be gutted!'published at 08:08 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Today is the first day back at school for many children after their half-term holidays - but a lot will not be going in.
Numerous schools have closed across County Durham because of the heavy snow, external.
Ross Harper took these photos from his home in Evenwood. He said: "First day back at school and nursery after half term. The kids will be gutted!"
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Image source, Ross HarperPublic urged to avoid fire areapublished at 07:55 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
People are being urged to avoid the area around a large fire on an industrial estate in Peterlee.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and rescue Service has seven fire appliances and one aerial ladder platform at South West Industrial Estate.
"Please take care and avoid the area if possible," a spokesman said.
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End of twitter postPolice urge public to avoid river searchpublished at 07:50 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
Durham Police is asking people not to go to Bishop Auckland to help search for someone who reportedly fell into the River Wear.
Overnight police said they were searching after receiving "reports that a person may have gone into the river near Toronto Bridge".
Officers said the area is particularly hazardous
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End of twitter postRoads 'shocking' after snowfallpublished at 07:43 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
This is the view in Willington, County Durham, this morning.
Shaun Hope who took the pictures below said the condition of the roads is "shocking" and he has had to return home.
His dog Barry has also been exploring the new winter wonderland.
Image source, SHAUN HOPE
Image source, SHAUN HOPEFlood alert for Teespublished at 07:37 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2020
A flood alert meaning flooding is possible is in place for the lower River Tees and tributaries.
The Environment Agency said river levels in the Tees at Yarm have fallen overnight however another band of rain, with snow over high ground, is expected into Monday morning.
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