9 February 2012 Last updated at 13:07 ET

Icy conditions cause road crashesCrash on the Blaydon Highway flyover

Icy conditions lead to a series of collisions on roads in the north east of England.


Juniper bush'Serious' disease found in plant

A rare species of plant in the North Pennines is under risk after a "serious" plant disease is discovered.

FA Cup derby fans vandalise train

Rail staff are assaulted an a train badly damaged by football fans going to the Tees-Wear derby, British Transport Police say.

Richard Moss Article written by Richard Moss Richard Moss Political editor, North East & Cumbria

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