Rivers burst their banks, properties were flooded and emergency services were put on major alert today after the region was hit by torrential rain.
And worried residents in the Morpeth area were bracing themselves for more problems as floodwater threatened their homes.
Homeowners were told to evacuate after the River Wansbeck burst its banks last night as rain lashed down on the North East.
A flood warning was in force on the River Wansbeck at Morpeth riverside and Bothal this morning as residents were bracing themselves for yet more downpours.
Up to three inches of rainwater fell on the North East's already saturated ground yesterday, with a similar amount forecast for today. The conditions caused flooding in low-lying areas of Morpeth and Rothbury as well as in Gateshead and Sunderland.
Extreme weather in Scotland caused a landslide on to the tracks between Dunbar and Berwick. Last night East Coast Main Line services were halted and bosses were considering replacement bus services.
Patients and their doctors have voiced concerns over the location of a flagship ã18m NHS centre aimed at improving health care for thousands of people in a Northumberland town.
The state-of-the-art, three-storey health centre is to be built on the outskirts of Morpeth to provide a modern, integrated facility for primary care, outpatient services and diagnostics.
But many letters of objection over the scheme have been sent to planners, claiming the site is too far away from the town centre, difficult to get to for elderly patients and has a potentially hazardous access for traffic.
Twelve senior managers are leaving Northumberland County Council, which has already axed hundreds of posts as part of multi-million pound budget reductions.
The latest move - which involves a major management restructuring exercise at Northumberland County Council - is aimed at saving the unitary authority up to ã1.5m a year.
It has been on the cards since the old county council and its six district authorities were abolished and the new single organisation created a year ago.
A bag pack has taken place in Morpeth to raise cash for cancer care.
Ashington mum Denise Dodds organised the fund-raiser at the Marks & Spencer store earlier this month in memory of her daughter Laura.
The 19-year-old died in 2000 after suffering a rare bone cancer and the Laura Dodds Fund was launched in January to mark ten years since her death.
Budding young writers have picked up top tips in a fun-filled workshop with an award-winning author.
Janni Howker, who wrote a number of adult and children's books, called in to Newminster Middle School, in Morpeth, to pass on her expert advice to Year 8 pupils.
She has made several visits to the school to encourage young talent and help children with creative writing skills.
Environment Agency bosses have issued a number of flood warnings as the region is set to be deluged with rain.
Chiefs at the agency have warned people living in coastal areas to be on their guard against the possibility of flooding to homes and businesses.
The warning comes as Met Office experts predict that almost a third of the average expected rainfall for March will fall on the region within the next two days.
Luxury hand-made chocolate and fudge, and a range of beers from Allendale Brewhouse, will be among the goods on sale at the next Morpeth farmers' market on Saturday from 9am to 2.30pm in the market place.
America now has another Geordie ally in former Northumberland student Andrew Parkin.
Andrew will travel to war-torn Afghanistan next month with the US Navy on a mission supporting the US Marines.
The 31-year-old was born in Newcastle and grew up in Morpeth, but will now serve in the Helmand province trouble spot for his adopted country.
Andrew, a former pupil at the town's King Edward VI School, is a Petty Officer with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, part of the famous "Seabees" naval force.
Youngsters in Northumberland are being invited to special seed growing sessions.
The planting workshops take place at the Heighley Gate nursery and garden centre, near Morpeth, next month.
The workshops include free pots, compost and seeds and will run while stocks last. Children attending a workshop must be accompanied by an adult.
Two sessions will run daily on April 10 and 11, from 10.30-11.30am and 2.30-3.30pm.
For more information contact the garden centre on 01670 513 416, or visit www.heighleygate.com.
Morpeth Links
John Dawson - Local history tales
Wildlife - With Conservation Officer Kevin O'Hara
Ian Lavery - Updates from the MP for Wansbeck
Ray Purvis - Through the seasons at Wallington
DAWN Advice - Liz Chadwick from the advice charity
Robson and Prescott Vets - Pet advice
Morpeth Lions Club - By Lion Simon Pringle
Wendy Errington - Volunteering at Wallington
Andrew Gibson - Fishing and photography
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