The North East reflects after Brussels hit by several explosions
Prayers have been said at Durham Cathedral after explosions at Brussels Airport and on the cities Metro system.
North East MEP in Brussels "mood is frightening and sombre"
Paul Brannen is an MEP for the North East.
He was in the European Parliament when the explosion at Maalbeek Metro station happened:
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