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A view of Chester-le-Street from the south, showing how the River Wear, the foreground and right, wraps itself around the market town.
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The big freeze was Britain's biggest talking point as 2009 came to a close and the country slipped tentatively into 2010. The worst snow and ice for 30 years left transport routes in chaos, schools closed, town centres almost deserted, and people trapped in their homes as temperatures fell to as low as -15c. But as well as the undoubted hardship caused across the country, the Arctic conditions also created scenes of stark, natural beauty. Here in the North-East - a region known for its outstanding countryside and historic cities - the ice and snow created an unforgettable landscape. The Northern Echo decided to capture a bird's-eye view of our towns, cities, landmarks and countryside by hiring a helicopter for photographer David Wood to take a stunning collection of photographs. Those pictures are featured here of a winter wonderland that will live in the memory for many years to come.
10:28am Mon 18 Jan 10
