Popular Easter fair cancelled in Northumberland as Storm Dave brings high winds across North EastStrong gales are already hitting the North East today, with the storm preparing to hit northern and western parts of the UKView Image Newbiggin-by-the-Sea (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A popular Easter fair has been cancelled in Northumberland as Storm Dave brings high winds to the region. Strong gales are already hitting the North East today, with the storm preparing to hit northern and western parts of the UK. On Saturday, winds are set to peak at 50-60mph with all of the North East - Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland - set to be battered by them. ‌As reported in Chronicle Live, a popular event has been cancelled due to the weather. Article continues belowDid you know you can make ChronicleLive a preferred source of North East news in Google, which will mean you get more of our breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories straight away?

Source: Daily Mirror April 04, 2026 09:57 UTC