Clean up begins after stormy North East weekend
Gusts of up to 60 mph were recorded on Sunday - causing traffic delays, severely choppy seas and cancellation of several events
North East trader say they are 'blown away' by help after windy Sunday at Team Valley Market
A trader from the North East Gifts company has thanked market organisers after the Christmas Market had to be cancelled due to extreme winds.
Gusts of up to 60mph caused stalls and fences to blow away - leading to an evacuation of the site yesterday afternoon.
Alan Sawyers from North East Gifts sent us these photos from the aftermath of yesterdays storm.
He said the staff were 'great' and that next year organisers have promised marquees!
He said next year, come rain, snow or unseasonable sunshine "we will be back!"
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