Pennines

Work to electrify railway lines running across the Pennines was given the go-ahead in 2022, more than 10 years after the scheme was first mooted by the then-Chancellor, George Osborne.

It covers parts of northern England over Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, especially for the Pennines and Peak District.

Outside the small village of Long Marton, against the backdrop of the North Pennines, stands a bungalow in the corner of a field.

It will fall largely to the east Pennines with 2-5cm for example expected on the North York Moors and Northumberland, and some freezing rain may be mixed in.

Commuters are also being urged to consider alternative routes across the Pennines, a spokesperson said.