NO sign of any hurricane just yet but if you have battened down the hatches already you'll have plenty of time this evening to cosy up with the day's biggest headlines.
Which leads us nicely to our most read story of the day on gales and heavy rain heading our way.
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It was closely followed by our court story on a knifeman who threw a burger at his mum.
Read more here.
What do a north west MEP and Bungle have in common? Find out here.
As X Factor live shows get into full swing, a Stockton Heath singing sensation who appeared in the programme in 2011 sympathises with the current prospects in the competition.
Click here to read more with him.
And finally, readers have been having their say online over new powers for the police to tackle irresponsible owners.
More here.
We're back same time, same place tomorrow wrap fans
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