Storm Babet forces a school to close and Sunderland Festival of Light events being cancelled.
Jesmond Park Academy, part of the Gosforth Group, was closed after high winds battered the building's roof.
"A bus replacement service is operating via the Tyne tunnel and ferry tickets and passes can be used on Metro services between North and South Shields." "We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Rest assured that the safety of our passengers remains our utmost priority."Sunderland festival events cancelledThe festival began on October 12 and is due to end on November 11, with a series of events across the city. Tonight's events were set to include a silent disco and a street-theatre show involving a five-metre-high illuminated crustacean called Lobster à la Carte.
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