North East continues to feel the impact of Storm Arwen as clean-up operations continue
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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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Hide AdNorthern Powergrid is working to restore supply to those affected, with teams continuing to work through hundreds of incidents as of Sunday afternoon (November 28).


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
Northern Powergrid continues to restore power to those still affected as a result of Storm Arwen
Please see below the latest statement from Northern Powergrid, as released at 1.45pm on Sunday.
Rod Gardner, Northern Powergrid’s Major Incident Manager, said: “The storm was well forecasted and despite being prepared, Storm Arwen resulted in damage of a scale and intensity not seen for 15 years. Despite yesterday’s condition hampering our ability to travel and work at height, we did manage to restore power to 180,000 customers by various means available to us in day one of this event.
“We’re sorry that some customers are still without power despite the huge effort by our colleagues. We understand the impact this has on peoples’ lives particularly at this time of year.
“We worked into the night and did everything possible to restore as many supplies as we could. We have a lot of work still to do, but our dedicated teams will not stop until we complete all the work required.
“Due to the magnitude of the storm, our website was inundated with requests and was not able to keep pace with demand. We pride ourselves on being able to keep our customers informed and we are doing everything possible to keep people updated using all available channels including social media. We’re sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address this.
“We have had a dedicated team contacting our priority services customers to offer support. Our customer support vehicles are also being used in communities, wherever possible, to support our customers and we continue to work with the British Red Cross and multi-agency partners to support the most vulnerable members in the communities worse affected.”


❗️ Crimdon Dene Holiday Park remains closed
A spokesperson for Parkdean Resorts, which runs Crimdon Dene Holiday Park, confirmed on Sunday that the facility is still shut.
A statement said: “A number of caravans have been damaged as a result of Storm Arwen, and we are in touch with any owners affected.
“One member of our security team on park has been taken to hospital as a precaution after injuring his knee, and we are making sure he has whatever support he needs.
“The park is currently closed, and due to the dangerous weather causing a threat to life, everybody should adhere to Met Office guidance and stay away from the park for the time being.”
See some striking pictures as the cold snap hits
Thank you to Tommy Anderson, Ian Maggiore, Glenn Wheatley, Phil Wright and Dave Watson for sharing their dramatic shots as temperatures plummet across the region.


Neighbours urged to check on each other as some South Tyneside properties still without power
In a statement on Sunday, South Tyneside Council said both it and South Tyneside Homes had staff working around the clock after the extreme weather conditions wreaked havoc.
The local authority said a number of properties are still without power with Northern Powergrid working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The council also urged people “to look out for each other and check in on neighbours wherever possible”.
Summary: Where the Metros are running
Where is Metro running:
Customers can get a Metro from North Shields and head through via Four Lane Ends Newcastle, into Gateshead and all the way beyond Pelaw into South Tyneside, terminating at South Shields Interchange.
Where is Metro not running:
There are still no services between St James and North Shields, Airport and South Gosforth, and Pelaw and South Hylton.
Nexus staff remain working across the network o overhead lines that were damaged baby debris and falling trees during Storm Arwen.
In areas where Metros are not running people can use their Metro tickets on local bus services.
Freezing views across the region
Thanks to Ian Maggiore for the picture, taken near Tunstall Hill in Sunderland.


Incident at De Bruce Court care home, Hartlepool, on Saturday
Cleveland Fire Brigade confirmed that its crews attended De Bruce Court care home in the early hours of Saturday, November 27 after part of the roof collapsed.
An incident report for the brigade said: “Approx 100sqm of roof collapsed into the building, residents evacuated from third floor.”
Firefighters arrived on scene at around 2.20am on Saturday morning and the incident was resolved by 6.15am.
❗️ Fresh Met Office warning for ice in the North East ❗️
Met Office forecasters have issued a fresh Yellow alert for ice across the region, which will come into force at 3pm on Sunday running until 10am on Monday (November 29).
Here are the details:
Surfaces may become icy in places on Sunday night and early Monday, making for tricky travel.
What to expect
- Probably some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, making accidents more likely and journey times longer
- Icy surfaces likely, increasing the risk of slips and falls
Take care warning from fire service
It is a cold one out there today, so be cautious if you’re venturing out.