Police have issued a warning that main roads in Stockton and Billingham may be disrupted due to a funeral procession today.

Traffic is set to be affected due to a large number of people gathering to pay their respects today (Friday, August 26)

The route of the funeral is expected to start from Billingham then to Stockton via Norton and along some main roads.

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These include the A1027 Bypass Road and the A139 Norton Road from late morning and into the early afternoon.

Cleveland Police say they are liaising with the family and the local council and will continue to do so to alleviate any issues.

A spokesperson for the force added: “Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time.”

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