Storm Ciaran sweeps across the region.Storm Ciaran sweeps across the region.
Storm Ciaran sweeps across the region.

Nine pictures as Storm Ciaran sweeps across Hartlepool

Hartlepool has been subjected to persistent downpours and winds exceeding 30 miles per hour after Storm Ciaran reached town.

Our thanks to Frank Reid, the Hartlepool Mail’s audio visual editor, for braving the elements to take these photos.