A city centre has been flooded and thousands of properties have been hit by water supply problems after a main burst. Northumbrian Water said the pipe burst on Saddler Street in Durham city centre just before 07:00 GMT,

Thousands of properties in Durham are facing major issues with their water supply after a burst water main flooded a road in the middle of the city centre with water spotted flooding Saddler Street

A main street in Durham city centre has been flooded due to a burst water main this morning. Northumbrian Water have arranged for a team to come out and investigate the leak. Pictures show that the area has been fenced off while the issue is addressed. A police care can be seen at the scene of the burst pipe.

One lane on a busy city road remained closed after a water main burst. Anglian Water said supplies had been restored to customers after the pipe ruptured on Dereham Road in Norwich on Thursday afternoon.