Thunder storms cause disruption across the region
Thunder and lightning kept many people awake overnight. There are travel and power problems today.
Loud thunder storms overnight
Thunder and lightning kept people across the region up last night. Many homes are without power this morning in the County Durham and Northumberland areas.
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