Thousands still without power after Storm Boelo

Ed Hanson/BBC A tree in the middle of the road in the dark. The thin trunk has split in two and the tree is covered in green lichen. The tree is being illuminated by a light, the rest of the tree is in shadow.Ed Hanson/BBC
Storm Boelo caused significant disruption across Cumbria

Thousands of households across Cumbria and parts of north-eastern England remain without power in the wake of Storm Boelo.

Electricity North West said it was working to restore power supplies to about 3,500 homes, with the worst affected parts of Cumbria including Allerdale, Copeland and South Lakeland.

Meanwhile Northern Powergrid said hundreds of customers were cut off in Northumberland and County Durham.

On the trains, Northern said disruption was expected on its services between Carlisle and Newcastle, as well as between Lancaster and Barrow.

A toppled tree in Central Avenue, South Shields. The large trunk has been sheared off during the storm, and has landed in the middle of the road.
Many trees have toppled over in the storm, including in South Shields

Derek Story, from Scotby near Carlisle, said it was "disappointing" how long it was taking to get power back on, but he said he understood the challenges involved.

As he lived alone, he added that the lack of a mobile signal meant he felt a bit "isolated".

Stephen Cawley, also from Scotby, said the absence of an internet connection had forced his family to spend time together the old-fashioned way.

"We're back to talking to each other and playing Scrabble," he said.

National Rail said trains between Ashington and Newcastle would not call at Northumberland Park, while services from Newcastle to Ashington will not stop at Blyth Bebside.

Electricity North West said it was offering free welfare support to residents at Cartmel Food Shed Takeaway until 14:00 GMT, as well as at locations in Ulverston and Askam-in-Furness.

Paul Killilea, of Electricity North West, said the majority of homes affected should have their power restored on Monday, but hundreds of homes might remain without power overnight.

"[There is] a significant amount of work to do today," he said.

The A66 reopened on Sunday evening after it was closed in both directions between the A67 near Bowes in County Durham and the A685 near Brough, Cumbria, because of strong winds - a section of road nearly 15 miles (24 km) long.

The Redheugh Bridge was shut on Sunday afternoon due to high winds but was later reopened.

The Shields Ferry is running following its cancellation on Sunday.

No severe weather warnings remain in place across the North East or Cumbria, but a yellow wind warning has been issued in Cumbria for Tuesday.

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