Spate of accidents close motorway A stretch of motorway is closed overnight following a spate of accidents as high winds cause disruption.
Men rescued from swollen river A helicopter rescues two men who were swept 200 yards down the River Wear after they tried to cross a ford in their van.
Family divided over fire strike A father and son are on different sides of the firefighters' dispute, one on the picket line and the other manning a Green Goddess.
Police investigate arson 'campaign' A lone arsonist is thought to be responsible for a spate of arson attacks on haulage businesses in north-east England.
Thursday: sleet, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: -1°C (30°F) Friday: sleet, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 5°C (41°F) Saturday: light showers, Max Temp: 4°C (39°F), Min Temp: -1°C (30°F)
