The North East is set to be battered by wind and rain tomorrow with some areas of the UK seeing winds reach 80mph – here’s everything you need to know before the storm lands in the region.

Storm Agnes: 9 things to prepare your home amid UK weather warning

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Here are 9 ways that you can prepare your home for Storm Agnes and further storms this winter, according to Barratt Developments.

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UK weather: How to stay safe of driving in Storm Agnes

The Northern Echo: A yellow warning for Storm Agnes has been issued for much of the country from 10am on Wednesday to

Brits are being urged to follow these 10 wet weather driving tips if they have to drive during Storm Agnes.

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Storm Agnes: How to protect your garden from strong wind

The Northern Echo: Storm Agnes was named by the Met Office on Monday ( September 25) as it warned of possible 'danger

There are four simple ways you can help protect your garden as the UK braces for up to 80mph winds brought by Storm Agnes

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Yellow weather warning for wind across North East this week

The Northern Echo: A weathervane

A YELLOW weather warning is in place for the North East as reported by the Met Office

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7 ways you can keep your dog calm during a storm

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While the UK doesn’t have storms all the time, they can still affect how our pets react when a storm does arrive

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According to The Met Office, 'there is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris and a slight chance of some damage to buildings, including tiles blown from roofs'.

It also warned there is a chance of power cuts, with the potential to affect other services including mobile phone coverage.

Longer journey times are likely, or cancellations as road, rail, air and ferry services are affected. Some roads and bridges are likely to close.

There is a chance of injury and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties; with a chance of minor flooding of coastal roads.