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A week since Storm Arwen hit the North East and Cumbria

It has been a week since Storm Arwen hit the North East and Cumbria, leaving thousands of people without power.

A red weather warning was issued by the Met Office on 26 November, followed by very strong winds, heavy rain and snow.

Power companies have been working through the week to restore supplies.

3 December 2021

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Alnwick Model Railway Club, a little train on the move

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Alnwick's Shrovetide football match 2024

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'If I'd have closed my eyes, it would've gone in'

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Ospreys in their nest at Kielder Forest

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Alnwick light trail

Gardens brought to life with festive light trail

Bob Johnson

Couple still dealing with storm damage aftermath

A nature reserve ranger says seal pup numbers are recovering after being devastated in last year's Storm Arwen.

St Abb's seal pup numbers recover after Storm Arwen

Halloween house Northumberland

Halloween house attracts hundreds of visitors

Northern Lights

Amazing aurora captured at observatory

Bash Wright with his wheelchair

Man who lost legs aiming to cross UK in wheelchair

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Felled trees

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SAFC fans have spoken of their shock after the Black Cats manager was let go by the club.

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A family from Washington covers their home in hundreds of Christmas lights for children's charity.

Tomara Thomas, Michael Marouli and Ginger Johnson of season five of Drag Race UK

'The UK will realise how great North East drag is'

The region's drag scene celebrates the success of three North East queens making the finale of Drag Race.

Nine year old Zeki on Northumberland Street

Nine-year-old uses pocket money to keep homeless warm

Zeki gives away parcels of hats and gloves to get ready for the forthcoming freezing conditions.

Wearside residents in Sunderland City Centre

'It shows you they trust this city'

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Ballet Lorent creative knitting group alongside their created props and costumes

Knitting group creates props and costumes for show

The North East knitters created the items for ballet Lorent's The Velveteen Rabbit production.

Barbie super fan Lee Eley

'Barbie helps me feel comfortable in myself'

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Benji's owner Rachel Doran said people were ringing her "20-30 times a day" thinking he was missing.

'Not lost' cat visits supermarket car park every day

Benji's owner Rachel Doran said people were ringing her "20-30 times a day" thinking he was missing.

On board the double-decker food bus

On board the double-decker food bus

"We realised that there's a lot of people out there that also need help, that aren't in abject poverty."

Maggie Martin

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Nick Barnes

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Demi Stokes speaking to pupils at Dame Dorothy School

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Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall, before it was felled

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A crane was brought in to take the trunk, which had to be cut into pieces as it weighed 3-4 tonnes.

Young Farmer of the Year 2023 finalist Luke Conway

Young farmer in running for prestigious award

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Thousands of oysters released on North Sea reef

Conservationists create a reef for wild oysters to help increase marine biodiversity.

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Newcastle United fans in Milan

Newcastle United fans take over Milan

Fans descend on the city ahead of the Magpies' first Champions League appearance for 20 years.

Lauren Matthewson with her support dog Fliss

Woman saved by support dog takes on Great North Run

Lauren Matthewson hopes to raise enough money that could provide someone else with a much-needed dog.