Energy Networks Association says contingency plans in place with more sever weather forecast

The PA news agency has some additional detail on reports that Newcastle International airport flights have been disrupted.

It reports that the airport’s online departure board shows many flights scheduled to depart this morning have been delayed, while the 9.30am British Airways service to Heathrow was cancelled.

Due to Storm Bert, the airport has had continuous, heavy snow this morning.

Our snow team is operational and are working hard to keep any disruption to a minimum and we will provide a further update later this morning.