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We'll be bringing you all the latest live traffic, travel and weather updates from County Durham and the North East.
Live updates on roadworks and traffic incidents in Darlington, Bishop Auckland,Durham and the wider North East- including the A66, A19, A1(M), A1, A167, and the A69 this morning (August 17).
Public transport service updates from bus services, train services, including LNER, Cross Country, Transpennine, and Northern Rail. Updates from the Tyne and Wear Metro and the latest from Teesside and Newcastle Airports.
We'll also be bringing you the latest hour-by-hour weather forecast for the region.
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Travel Disruptions
The roads seem to be clear this morning.
Train Disruptions
There are currently no rail disruptions at this time.
What will the weather be like in the North East today?
The weather today will be cloudy with rain expected later on.
Today:
Low cloud quickly lifting to bright spells and a scattering of showers. Cloud amounts increasing in the north as rain moves in from the west by late afternoon. Feeling pleasant where the sun holds on in the south. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Tonight:
Rain, heavy at times, will move eastwards across the region through the evening. Staying cloudy overnight, with further spells of light rain and drizzle. Minimum temperature 14 °C.
Are there any roadworks in Darlington?
You can see all the roadworks on the council website here.