The North East is set to see plunging temperatures from Sunday evening as a weather warning is issued across the country.
The UK Health Security Agency and The Met Office predict that a cold snap will hit England between 6pm on February 5 and 6pm on Tuesday, with widespread frost and temperatures set to plummet to around minus 3C in rural areas.
And pensioners and people with underlying health conditions are being urged to keep their heating on to at least 18C. Others are advised to keep warm too and to look out for those who are most vulnerable in cold conditions.
