🌧🌧🌬 WILD AND WOOLLY WEATHER ALONG THE HUNTER COAST 🌧🌧🌬 There's plenty of rain and wind along the Hunter coastline today. But is the rain hitting where it's really needed? What's it like at your place? The Weather Bureau says 265 mm has fallen in the Barrington Tops in the past two days while more than 50 mm has been recorded at Gresford in the last 24 hours. | ABC Newcastle

🚦We’re upgrading traffic signals across the North East to improve public transport. By using the latest technology, major bus routes will be upgraded to prioritise buses at key junctions to help improve bus reliability and journey times. Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/hsVRn | Newcastle City Council

Here's our latest Covid-19 update: 🟣 In the week that the tier system is set to be reviewed, there are signs that the number of new coronavirus cases in the North East is levelling off. There were about 3,000 cases in the week to 9 December, which is similar to the week before. However, South Tyneside, Sunderland and County Durham have seen a rise. We spoke to an expert about what it all means for our region 🔊👇 | BBC Newcastle