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Ellison Street, in Jarrow.

Power restored to the ‘majority of customers’ in Hebburn and Jarrow

Residents and businesses around the Glen Street area of Hebburn are among those impacted by a widespread power cut.

‘Restoration in progress’ as widespread power cut impacts residents

A new project is exploring the possibility of bringing free or low-cost energy support to North East households.

Community-led project looks to bring low-cost energy to households

An RNLI launch into Storm Amy. - Image RNLI/Mike Milner

Storm Amy: Councils issue damage update as clearer forecast expected

The strong winds overnight from Storm Isha has caused havoc across the country.
Photo Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

Northern Powergrid update with over 9,000 homes still without power

The pool at Hebburn Central will be out of action during the closure.

Leisure centre to temporarily close as work progresses on energy scheme

Extensive damage to South Shields and Westoe Club caused by Storm Arwen.

Picture by Duncan Murray.

Northern Powergrid told to ‘up their game’ following Ofgem report

Electric vehicle parking signage.

Almost 30,000 EV charging points needed to fuel the North East to 2030

We take a look at what to do if you've had a power cut and the compensation you can claim. Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

What to do if you have a power cut and the compensation you can claim

Storm Malik brought high winds to the region.

Northern Powergrid update with 23,000 homes still cut off after Storm Malik

Storm Malik brought gusts of 147mph to the UK (image: Ritzau Scanpix/AFP/Getty Images)

Boy, 9, dies as Storm Malik hits UK with 100mph winds

Waves crash over the breakwater by Newhaven Lighthouse as Storm Barra passes through Newhaven, southern England on December 7, 2021. (Photo by GLYN KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Weather warnings in place as parts of UK set for ice, wind, rain and floods

Power firm's Storm Arwen task

Storm Arwen update: Power firm working hard to reconnect 20,000

A worker carries out repairs.

Northern Powergrid's pledge after Storm Arwen damage

Storm Arwen caused disruption across the region.

Region continues to feel Storm Arwen's impact as clean-up continues

Northern Powergrid confirmed 240 premises were affected by a powercut in the NE34 and SR6 areas.

Powercut hits 1,000-plus homes and businesses in South Shields and Sunderland
A powercut hit more than 1,000 premises across South Shields and Sunderland today, Monday, March 1, with efforts ongoing to reconnect the remaining properties without their supply.
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Ginger the cat is reunited in South Shields with relieved owner Daniel.

Cat reunited with South Shields owner after hitching 10-mile lift in works van

Northern Powergrid have been working on the unexpected issues

More than 100 homes left without electricity after power cut in Sunderland and S...

Ninety homes left without power in South Shields after unexpected power cut.

Power cut leaves 90 homes without electricity in South Shields - this is when No...

The power cut has now been resolved.

Power returns to South Shields homes as hundreds were left without electricity

Properties in NE33 and NE34 are without power

Hundreds of homes left without power in South Shields

Hundreds of Sunderland properties hit by power cut.

Hundreds of Sunderland and South Tyneside homes affected by power cut

These are the areas still affected by the power cut.

These are the Sunderland and South Tyneside homes still without power as hundred...

Firefighters were called to a electrical explosion in Newcastle.

Underground electrical explosion sends 15ft flames shooting into the air

A screenshot from the North East Traffic Live cameras showing traffic heading for John Reid Road.

John Reid Road Roundabout lights restored after powercut

Northern Powergrid restored power to more than 1,000 properties following the power cut.

Families and businesses thanked after underground fault causes power cut

Northern Powergrid has extra frontline teams and our 4x4s and specialist access vehicles ready so it can carry out repairs in the event of power cuts.

How you can be ready for power cuts as snow, gales and freezing rain heads for t...
Power company chiefs have urged people to be prepared for the wintry weather which is forecast to hit the North East this weekend.
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North East braced for power cuts as weather warning issued for thunderstorms

Northern Powergrid insist it's 'business as usual'.

'Business as usual' as homes across North East remain with power

Families have been asked to chat to their youngsters about the dangers of playing near the electricity network by Northern Powergrid.

Power firm's plea to discuss danger of playing near electricity network with you...

Electricity pylons are dangerous

Electricity firm's safety warning to parents

Northern Powergrid teams are ready for Storm Aileen

North East prepares for power cuts as Storm Aileen heads our way

Northern Powergrid is recruiting new engineers.

Power firm is on hunt for 30 new workers in North East

Drivers have been urged to take care on major routes across the region because of Storm Doris.

North East drivers told to prepare for Storm Doris over severe weather warning o...

Engineers are working hard to keep the power network operating in high winds.

Windy weather hits power supply to thousands of homes across region

Photographer Dean Matthews spotted this errant trampoline in Blackwood Road, Town End Farm, last night

Homes without power and travel restrictions in place as high winds batter North ...

Michael Dennett has lost his tropical fish after a power cut.

Ex-soldier devastated as 1,000 pet fish die in South Shields power cut

Tyne Dock was hit by a power cut

Cable fault sparks power cut in South Shields

Residents of Alnwick Road are among those affected. Image copyright Google Maps.

Almost 100 South Tyneside homes without electricity after powercut

Northern Powergrid is urging parents to talk to their children about safety this half term.

'Five minutes could save your child's life'

Anglers have been warned to look out for electricity pylons.

Electricity chiefs in warning to anglers

Northern Powergrid has restored power to thousands of homes across the region as the storm hits.

Northern Powergrid engineers restore power to 6,500 customers as Storm Gertrude ...

Police discovered a 275-plant cannabis farm in a South Shields flat.

Vietnamese man in court over Â£150,000 South Shields drugs farm

Householders urged to prepare for power cuts in severe weather

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