Traffic, travel and weather updates across 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 (June 2).

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

There are not currently any major disruptions on the roads this morning.

Train Disruptions

There are currently no rail disruptions at this time.

What will the weather be like in the North East today?

Darlington residents can today expect both sunny spells and heavy showers – and there is even a risk of hail and thunder, according to The Met Office.

Early cloud will soon break up to give bright or sunny spells, but also scattered showers.

The showers are expected to turn heavy, with the risk of hail and thunder in places, especially during the afternoon. There will be light winds generally, but locally gusty near showers.

Maximum temperature will be 19 °C.

The heaviest of the showers will gradually ease this evening, with conditions becoming largely dry with variable cloud and clear spells developing for many.

Minimum temperature is expected to be at 8 °C.

Are there any roadworks in Darlington?

You can see a full list of road closures in and around the town on The Northern Echo’s website. Click here for more information.