Spring freeze
Snow causes problems for motorists and thousands of people are without power.
Lorry drivers still stranded
Drivers were stranded in areas across the region overnight as snow and icy winds caused hazardous conditions.
County Durham was one of the areas hit the hardest. One lorry driver said he'd been stuck for hours.
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Bitterly cold Sunday across the NE
Icy first thing and windy, with wintry showers lingering further south, especially at the coast. Brighter elsehwere
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VIDEO: Saturday's forecast for the North East region
Emma brings you Saturday's forecast
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Detailed Saturday to Wednesday forecast for the NE
Longest spell of winter so far. Bitterly cold with further wintry showers