Storm Arwen

‘Unremarkable’ 2021 weather would have been hottest on record before 1990 (PA/Canva)

‘Unremarkable’ 2021 weather would have been hottest on record before 1990

The storm, which brought torrential rain and high winds to the region, hit on November 26 last year – leaving more than 14,860 residents without power, many for several days. Picture: PA MEDIA

The storm, which brought torrential rain and high winds to the region, hit on November 26 last year – leaving more than 14,860 residents without power, many for several days. Picture: PA MEDIA

REVEALED: How County Durham will look to avoid a repeat of 'devastating' Storm Arwen

Nigel Day, from Harwood, Upper Teesdale, was left without power for eight days during Storm Arwen. Picture: NIGEL DAY and NORTHERN ECHO.

Nigel Day, from Harwood, Upper Teesdale, was left without power for eight days during Storm Arwen. Picture: NIGEL DAY and NORTHERN ECHO.

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County Durham man without power for eight days during Storm Arwen: 'lessons can be learnt'

In November 2021, thousands of homeowners were plunged into darkness after the region and other parts of the UK were battered with high winds and torrential rain.

In November 2021, thousands of homeowners were plunged into darkness after the region and other parts of the UK were battered with high winds and torrential rain.

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North East MPs say Storm Arwen response was 'botched' and 'concerning' amid damning report

In November last year, the region was battered with winds of 100mph and torrential rain which uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and cut the electricity supply to thousands of homes. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

In November last year, the region was battered with winds of 100mph and torrential rain which uprooted trees, damaged power lines, and cut the electricity supply to thousands of homes. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

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'This can't happen again': Report into handling of North East power cut is published

A person battles through the snow in Storm Arwen Picture: PA

A person battles through the snow in Storm Arwen Picture: PA

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Response to Storm Arwen was 'unacceptable' says energy watchdog

Damage in Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

Damage in Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

Durham County Council

Three killed and one million homes without power - the devastation of Storm Arwen

Damage from Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

Damage from Storm Arwen. Picture: Northern Echo.

Durham County Council

County Durham 'abandoned' by Government in Storm Arwen response - but not everyone agrees

Northern Powergrid accidentally issues customers over £2 trillion in compensation (PA)

Northern Powergrid accidentally issues customers over £2 trillion in compensation (PA)

Northern Powergrid

Northern Powergrid accidentally issues customers over £2 trillion in compensation

Confusion grows after Northern Powergrid compensation cheques end up in abandoned County Durham homes

Confusion grows after Northern Powergrid compensation cheques end up in abandoned County Durham homes

Postal error sees abandoned County Durham homes receive Northern Powergrid compensation

A petition calling on BT to rethink plans to bring in internet-enabled phones by the end of 2025 has reached 600 signatures in County Durham.

A petition calling on BT to rethink plans to bring in internet-enabled phones by the end of 2025 has reached 600 signatures in County Durham.

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County Durham residents hold firm on BT landline debate as petition nears 600 signatures

Residents in the North East have been left

Residents in the North East have been left

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North East homeowners left thousands of pounds out of pocket after Storm Arwen

Miles Gibson, who is classified as a quadriplegic after an MS diagnosis, received just £100 from Northern Powergrid. Photo: SARAH CALDECOTT.

Miles Gibson, who is classified as a quadriplegic after an MS diagnosis, received just £100 from Northern Powergrid. Photo: SARAH CALDECOTT.

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Disabled man left stranded upstairs in County Durham home hits back at £100 compensation

Northern Powetgrid has released details about how many compensation claims they've processed.

Northern Powetgrid has released details about how many compensation claims they've processed.

How to claim Storm Arwen compensation - as Northern Powergrid has paid 23,000 cheques so far

Communities near Crook and in Barmpton were reconnected to the power grid this morning - some properties haven't had power for 13 days.

Communities near Crook and in Barmpton were reconnected to the power grid this morning - some properties haven't had power for 13 days.

County Durham homes reconnected to power supplies just in time for Christmas

Northern Powergrid have pledged to try and get as many houses compensated for power outages by Christmas.

Northern Powergrid have pledged to try and get as many houses compensated for power outages by Christmas.

Northern Powergrid aim to compensate County Durham residents by Christmas

A review has been launched into Storm Arwen and the performance of all UK power grids in the aftermath of 240,000 people losing electricity and heating.

A review has been launched into Storm Arwen and the performance of all UK power grids in the aftermath of 240,000 people losing electricity and heating.

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Review launched into Storm Arwen chaos that left thousands in County Durham powerless

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to bringing power to the final 700 homes affected by Storm Arwen.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has committed to bringing power to the final 700 homes affected by Storm Arwen.

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Boris Johnson says power will be back tonight - but outage map says otherwise

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-Upon-Tweed is currently in America on a business trip, despite impacted constituents having no power.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-Upon-Tweed is currently in America on a business trip, despite impacted constituents having no power.

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North East MP slammed for 'jetting off' to US while constituents still without power

Residents impacted by power outage might have to wait for months to reimbursed.

Residents impacted by power outage might have to wait for months to reimbursed.

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Anger as County Durham residents could be left without compensation for three months

Storm Barra: Photo of huge waves crashing along the seafront at Dawlish, Devon, on December 6, 2021.

Storm Barra: Photo of huge waves crashing along the seafront at Dawlish, Devon, on December 6, 2021.

How did Storm Barra get its name? Met Office explains reasoning

Tracey Metcalfe (left) and her friend Susan Sowerby (right) warm up from the cold with a cup of tea. Photo: Sarah Caldecott.

Tracey Metcalfe (left) and her friend Susan Sowerby (right) warm up from the cold with a cup of tea. Photo: Sarah Caldecott.

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Bishop Auckland woman would prefer prison over another night without electricity

North East power cut: Live updates as army drafted into County Durham

North East power cut: Live updates as army drafted into County Durham

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North East power cut LIVE: First pictures as Army arrive in County Durham village

Regulator lifts compensation cap for residents impacted by Storm Arwen.

Regulator lifts compensation cap for residents impacted by Storm Arwen.

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Those with no power will get £140 a day as regulator lifts cap on compensation

Kevan Jones MP has aimed anger at Northern Powergrid for their response time in reconnecting houses to electricity supplies.

Kevan Jones MP has aimed anger at Northern Powergrid for their response time in reconnecting houses to electricity supplies.

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MP hits out at Northern Powergrid for "totally unacceptable" timescale for power reconnection

Northern Powergrid still have 6,000 homes to restore power to across the region.

Northern Powergrid still have 6,000 homes to restore power to across the region.

Northern Powergrid working to restore the final homes back to electricity supplies

Meet the people keeping each other going as homes face another day without power

Meet the people keeping each other going as homes face another day without power

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Meet the people keeping each other going as homes face another day without power

Disabled Mickleton resident, Miles Gibson, was trapped in the upstairs of his house for 48 hours after Storm Arwen caused power shortages.

Disabled Mickleton resident, Miles Gibson, was trapped in the upstairs of his house for 48 hours after Storm Arwen caused power shortages.

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Disabled County Durham resident trapped for 48 hours after Storm Arwen power shortage

Communities in County Durham are still in darkness after power shortages continue - six days on from the first outage. Photos: Sarah Caldecott.

Communities in County Durham are still in darkness after power shortages continue - six days on from the first outage. Photos: Sarah Caldecott.

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Inside the County Durham communities left struggling with no electric for sixth day

Northern Powergrid only have 9,700 properties to reconnect to the main grid.

Northern Powergrid only have 9,700 properties to reconnect to the main grid.

This is how many County Durham properties still need connecting after power outage

A GP in County Durham has lost £10,000 in vaccines, according to one MP from the region.

A GP in County Durham has lost £10,000 in vaccines, according to one MP from the region.

GP in County Durham forced to destroy thousands of vaccines amid Storm Arwen chaos

Communities in Bishop Auckland have been left without power for close to five days.

Communities in Bishop Auckland have been left without power for close to five days.

County Durham communities plunged into darkness for a fifth day in a row

A footbridge in Eaglescliffe has been closed to due storm damage Picture: Stockton Borough Council

A footbridge in Eaglescliffe has been closed to due storm damage Picture: Stockton Borough Council

Railway footbridge closed due to storm damage

Babul's in Barnard Castle has become one of several businesses across County Durham during Storm Arwen.

Babul's in Barnard Castle has become one of several businesses across County Durham during Storm Arwen.

County Durham restaurant offers those affected by power cut free wifi and coffee

Northern Powergrid have reconnected 220,000 of 240,000 properties impacted by Storm Arwen.

Northern Powergrid have reconnected 220,000 of 240,000 properties impacted by Storm Arwen.

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Northern Powergrid provides update after homes hit by Storm Arwen

Storm Arwen: How to claim up to £700 if you have lost power.

Storm Arwen: How to claim up to £700 if you have lost power.

You can claim up to £700 if you have lost power due to Storm Arwen

Storm Arwen pictures show trail of destruction across North East

Storm Arwen pictures show trail of destruction across North East

Storm Arwen pictures show trail of destruction across North East

What does a Met Office red weather warning mean?

What does a Met Office red weather warning mean?

What does a Met Office red weather warning mean?

Storm Arwen to hit North East as Met Office issues amber weather warning (PA)

Storm Arwen to hit North East as Met Office issues amber weather warning (PA)

Storm Arwen to hit North East as Met Office issues amber weather warning