Brisk north to northwesterly winds will continue to ease overnight.
Cloud will generally thin with clear spells developing. However, the region could see some isolated wintry showers, primarily over the Cheviot Hills and other areas of high ground.
Feeling cold, with the risk of icy patches, minimum temperature 1C (34F).
At a full council meeting last night, councillors also agreed a tax increase of 1.99% for the next three years and a further 3% increase to cover social care for 2017-18 and 2018-19.
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Council leader Grant Davey said: "We face unique challenges in Northumberland due to our geography... nonetheless we are doing all we can to maintain vital frontline services; investing in town centres generating jobs in the county, improving education and providing affordable housing."
Ella Murtha from Stockton-on-Tees, had always hoped the recipients of her late mother's organs would contact her, and that it might bring some form of closure. But she never expected to gain such strong friendships.
"I hoped I'd hear something when I agreed to be contacted [by the recipients], but I didn't know," she tells the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.
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Her mother Tish died unexpectedly in 2013 following a ruptured brain aneurysm, aged 56. Despite her not being on the organ donor list, Ella felt that it was right for her organs to be passed on.
He's championed Nissan's plant at Sunderland in the past - and helped secure the future of the site on Wearside - after fears in the wake of the Brexit vote.
The reshuffle will allow Mr Ghosn to focus on Nissan's alliances with Mitsubishi Motors and France's Renault. Hiroto Saikawa, already the company's co-chief executive, will take over.
The company employs thousands of people on Wearside at its Sunderland plant and thousands more in the supply chain.
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Mr Ghosn said: "Having recently taken on new responsibilities at Mitsubishi Motors, and taking into consideration the upcoming Nissan general shareholders meeting, I have decided that the time is right for Hiroto Saikawa to succeed me as Nissan's CEO."
A huge pile of manure has caused a bit of a stink on Wearside.
It appeared outside allotment gates in Washington and while it was welcomed by gardeners, it led to a warning from Sunderland City Council to get it cleared up, and fast.
Members of Ayton Allotment Association say the free fertiliser deliveries are dropped off now and again by a mystery donor and that they're "always welcome".
But the latest delivery caused some local concern as it was 6ft-high (1.8m) and 12ft-wide (3.5m).
The 33-year-old singer has previously refused to comment on whether she and Liam Payne were expecting a child.
But this time there's no doubt, with Cheryl showing off a noticeable bump.
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The Prince's Trust and L'Oreal Paris are launching a three-year project aimed at helping raise the confidence of 10,000 young people across the UK struggling with self-doubt.
Two charged over Newcastle stabbing
Two teenagers have been charged over the stabbing of a 22-year-old man in Newcastle on Monday night.
An 18-year-old man from Buckinghamshire and a 16-year-old boy from Newcastle have been charged with a Section 18 assault, Northumbria Police said.
Both were remanded in custody and are due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle this morning.
The stabbed man remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
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Durham Cathedral is looking for a new master of the choristers and organist to replace Canon Dr James Lancelot (pictured) who is retiring after 32 years in the role.
A cathedral spokesman said the organisation is "looking for someone who has a clear understanding of and commitment to the place of music in worship".
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Weather: Windy with clear spells
BBC Weather
Brisk north to northwesterly winds will continue to ease overnight.
Cloud will generally thin with clear spells developing. However, the region could see some isolated wintry showers, primarily over the Cheviot Hills and other areas of high ground.
Feeling cold, with the risk of icy patches, minimum temperature 1C (34F).
Palace trip a 'six-pointer' - Guedioura
Middlesbrough winger Adlene Guedioura describes Saturday's trip to fellow strugglers Crystal Palace as a 'six-pointer'.
Read moreCouncil agrees cuts in budget
Northumberland County Council has agreed cuts of £6m in the 2017-18 budget and a total of £36m up to 2020.
At a full council meeting last night, councillors also agreed a tax increase of 1.99% for the next three years and a further 3% increase to cover social care for 2017-18 and 2018-19.
Council leader Grant Davey said: "We face unique challenges in Northumberland due to our geography... nonetheless we are doing all we can to maintain vital frontline services; investing in town centres generating jobs in the county, improving education and providing affordable housing."
Brit Awards: Most bewildered winners
The BRIT Awards 2017
When Little Mix won best single, they took so long to find the podium that organisers had to play their intro music twice .
"I'm sorry it took so long to get up here," said a taken aback Perrie Edwards.
"We didn't know where to go because we didn't think we were going to get it," explained Jade Thirlwall. "We were just sitting chinwagging."
'Two-year delay' on clearing Didcot site
Demolition of the decommissioned Didcot Power station has been set back at least two years after a collapse that left four dead, the BBC has been told.
It is a year since Michael Collings, 53, from Teesside, and three other men were killed when the boiler house came down.
Relatives are due to visit the site where a memorial will be held later.
RWE Npower planned to have it cleared by the end of 2017, but an expert said the collapse had delayed it until 2019.
Still on the road with 39 points on licence
A North East motorist is still on the roads despite having one of the highest number of penalty points on their license in the country.
A BBC investigation, using data from the DVLA, has found one person in the Tyne and Wear area with 39 points on their licence .
Across the North East there are more than 300 drivers with at least 12 points on their license.
Getting 12 penalty points usually means a ban but courts can let drivers keep their licence, if losing it would cause "exceptional hardship".
‘Nail in coffin’ for Seaton - claim angry residents
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Residents in Hartlepool have responded angrily to news that car parking charges at Seaton Carew will go ahead.
Shearer to investigate football & dementia
Former England captain Alan Shearer will present a BBC One documentary this summer on scientific research linking football and dementia.
Read moreStorm Doris batters Look North reporter
BBC Weather
As gusts of wind up to 94mph hit the UK, BBC Look North reporter Alison Freeman has felt the force of Storm Doris.
She was lashed by wind and rain as she reported on the weather conditions from Blackpool seafront.
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However, the North East appears to have avoided the worst of the bad weather.
This afternoon will be wet and very windy with a maximum temperature of 8C (46F).
'How my mother's organ donations brought new friendships'
Victoria Derbyshire
When her mother died in 2013, Ella decided her organs should be donated in the hope of saving the lives of others. It has led to several successful transplants and two wonderful friendships. Now Ella is hoping to donate to one of the same women as her mother.
Ella Murtha from Stockton-on-Tees, had always hoped the recipients of her late mother's organs would contact her, and that it might bring some form of closure. But she never expected to gain such strong friendships.
"I hoped I'd hear something when I agreed to be contacted [by the recipients], but I didn't know," she tells the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.
Her mother Tish died unexpectedly in 2013 following a ruptured brain aneurysm, aged 56. Despite her not being on the organ donor list, Ella felt that it was right for her organs to be passed on.
Nissan boss refocuses role
Carlos Ghosn is relinquishing his role as chief executive of Nissan, but will remain chairman of the Japanese car maker.
He's championed Nissan's plant at Sunderland in the past - and helped secure the future of the site on Wearside - after fears in the wake of the Brexit vote.
The reshuffle will allow Mr Ghosn to focus on Nissan's alliances with Mitsubishi Motors and France's Renault. Hiroto Saikawa, already the company's co-chief executive, will take over.
The company employs thousands of people on Wearside at its Sunderland plant and thousands more in the supply chain.
Mr Ghosn said: "Having recently taken on new responsibilities at Mitsubishi Motors, and taking into consideration the upcoming Nissan general shareholders meeting, I have decided that the time is right for Hiroto Saikawa to succeed me as Nissan's CEO."
Mystery manure delivery causes a stink
But gardeners don't turn up their noses...
BBC Newcastle
A huge pile of manure has caused a bit of a stink on Wearside.
It appeared outside allotment gates in Washington and while it was welcomed by gardeners, it led to a warning from Sunderland City Council to get it cleared up, and fast.
Members of Ayton Allotment Association say the free fertiliser deliveries are dropped off now and again by a mystery donor and that they're "always welcome".
But the latest delivery caused some local concern as it was 6ft-high (1.8m) and 12ft-wide (3.5m).
Your photos: Colourful castle
Robert Scott sent us this picture of a moody sky and a double rainbow over Auckland Castle in County Durham.
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Sunderland mother hid cocaine inside Kinder Surprise chocolate egg
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A Sunderland mother was caught with a stash of Class A drug cocaine hidden inside a popular children’s treat.
Helen Bailey murderer jailed for 34 years
The fiance of Northumberland-born children's author Helen Bailey, who murdered her and threw her body in a cesspit, has been jailed for 34 years.
Ms Bailey, 51, was secretly drugged and suffocated by Ian Stewart, 56, who wanted to inherit her near-£4m fortune.
Her body was found under the home she shared in Royston, Hertfordshire, with Stewart, who was found guilty of murder at St Albans Crown Court.
Police described him as "a narcissist" who was "cold" and "calculating".
Cheryl 'confirms' pregnancy in youth charity campaign launch
BBC Newsbeat
Cheryl has confirmed she's pregnant for the first time while helping to launch a new charity youth campaign.
The 33-year-old singer has previously refused to comment on whether she and Liam Payne were expecting a child.
But this time there's no doubt, with Cheryl showing off a noticeable bump.
The Prince's Trust and L'Oreal Paris are launching a three-year project aimed at helping raise the confidence of 10,000 young people across the UK struggling with self-doubt.
Two charged over Newcastle stabbing
Two teenagers have been charged over the stabbing of a 22-year-old man in Newcastle on Monday night.
An 18-year-old man from Buckinghamshire and a 16-year-old boy from Newcastle have been charged with a Section 18 assault, Northumbria Police said.
Both were remanded in custody and are due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle this morning.
The stabbed man remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
A little piece of South Shields on top of Mount Kilimanjaro
The Shields Gazette
A South Tyneside action man’s mountain mission is finally complete - after showing off his roots from on top of the world.
Durham Cathedral seeks new music master
Durham Cathedral is looking for a new master of the choristers and organist to replace Canon Dr James Lancelot (pictured) who is retiring after 32 years in the role.
A cathedral spokesman said the organisation is "looking for someone who has a clear understanding of and commitment to the place of music in worship".
The candidate is required to have an "outstanding record as a performer" and be able to "lead, inspire and train others". The job starts in September.