North East weather warnings for snow and ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and across the North East.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and across the North East.
The A66 is closed to high-sided vehicles due to strong winds between Brough and Bowes.
A caravan was blown over earlier this afternoon, blocking one carriageway.
A weather warning is in place until 8pm with gusts expected of up to 70mph.
A reminder that the #A66 is closed to high-sided and vulnerable vehicles between #Brough and #Bowes. Strong winds http://t.co/JDIyWF0jkk
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