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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: Updates with Met Office weather warning in place

  26-06-2026 09:07 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• Police issue appeal after golden eagle sighted in Northumberland shot 17 times

  26-06-2026 16:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Squeagle the golden eagle was found with shotgun pellets lodged in her body and wings
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial LIVE: Cop tells Old Bailey Sayers was tasered while holding machete

  26-06-2026 16:41 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Traffic returns to normal after two car collision

  26-06-2026 16:32 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic has returned to normal after an incident near Junction 75
  
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• Final day old Metro trains are operating brings 'mixed emotions' for passengers

  26-06-2026 16:31 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Some of the many people on board one of the class 599 train's last official services on Friday shared their thoughts on the departure
  
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• A1 Northumberland crash LIVE: Vehicle overturns after two-car collision

  26-06-2026 16:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The A1 is blocked after a car overturned near Felton
  
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• Energy expert shares 'one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cool'

  26-06-2026 15:56 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A quick change to your bathroom can also help reduce temperatures
  
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• John Henry Sayers had been warned his life was in danger at hands of violent gang, Old Bailey hears

  26-06-2026 15:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers jnr, are standing trial accused of attacking an arsonist they caught torching a Range Rover which was rammed into his home in Byker
  
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• John Henry Sayers trial: Multiple attacks on home amid 'threat to life' warning from police

  26-06-2026 15:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  John Henry Sayers and his son, John Henry Sayers junior, deny GBH with intent on a man after a car was driven into Sayers' property in Byker and set alight
  
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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: School closed and family home struck by lightning

  26-06-2026 14:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• 'It was terrifying' - Tyneside family's horror after their home was struck by lightning

  26-06-2026 14:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The lightning strike blew all of the electrics inside the house and caused a gas leak
  
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• Dramatic lightning maps show more UK storms expected on Friday

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This morning's storms saw dramatic lightning across the North East's skies
  
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• Dramatic lightning maps show more storms expected on Friday

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  This morning's storms saw dramatic lightning across the North East's skies
  
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• A1 crash LIVE: Updates as major delays with road 'blocked' after collision in Newcastle

  26-06-2026 14:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Traffic is said to be "busy but moving"
  
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• The weather alerts affecting the North East amid thunderstorms and heatwave - key details

  26-06-2026 14:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A record-breaking heatwave with booming thunderstorms, weather warnings are covering the North East
  
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• 'Forever 18' and 'God only takes the best': Floral tributes left for teen who died after Jarrow crash

  26-06-2026 13:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Kurtis Stubbings tragically passed away on Wednesday night
  
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• Psychologist shares lesser-known dementia symptom that gets worse after midday

  26-06-2026 12:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  An expert has shared a lesser-known symptom of dementia called sundowning – a pattern of increased confusion and agitation that can worsen in the afternoon – and how to manage it
  
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• Edinburgh Airport flights diverted and cancelled as thunderstorms hit UK

  26-06-2026 12:54 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A number of flights have been diverted to airports across the UK and Ireland as Edinburgh flight cancellations and diversions cause widespread disruption
  
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• Northumberland trust offers advice to help wildlife during soaring temperatures

  26-06-2026 12:10 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  As the heat sores, Northumberland Wildlife urge locals to offer a cooling hand to wildlife
  
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• Brothers, 37 and 42, die just four days apart leaving family 'devastated'

  26-06-2026 12:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Chris Rogers, 42, and his brother Dave Rogers, 37, from Hanley both died within days of each other
  
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• Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning as region braces for more storms

  26-06-2026 11:46 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms this morning has been echoed for this afternoon across the North East
  
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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: New warning as school closed after lightning strike

  26-06-2026 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• Northern Powergrid issue urgent warning as thunderstorms move across North East

  26-06-2026 10:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The power grid for the North East has issued warnings to locals as thunderstorms disrupt local infrastructure
  
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• Tyneside school closed after being struck by lightning

  26-06-2026 10:35 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A Met Office thunderstorm warning remains in place until 10am this morning, though more thunder showers are expected this afternoon
  
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• 'My daughter will develop dementia-like symptoms as a teenager - I'm fighting for a cure'

  26-06-2026 10:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Scarlett van der Valk was diagnosed with rare condition BPAN, which is expected to cause dementia and Parkinson's disease-like symptoms in adolescence, after suffering a 30-minute seizure on the day of her first birthday party
  
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• Gang members jailed for Gateshead murder after horror ammonia attack lose appeal bids

  26-06-2026 10:25 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Youssef Wynne and Josh Hawthorn were jailed for their roles in the murder of 'gentle and caring' Andy Foster in Wrekenton
  
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• People taking fexofenadine given new update during 36C UK temperatures

  26-06-2026 10:23 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  People in the UK have been experiencing the hottest June temperatures in history
  
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• North East thunderstorms LIVE: Updates as school closed after lightning strike

  26-06-2026 10:13 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
  
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• Investigation after 40 NHS staff access medical records of boy injured in crocodile attack

  26-06-2026 10:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Cambridge University Hospitals has referred itself to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and is investigating whether all 40 members of staff had a legitimate reason for accessing the child's medical records
  
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• HMRC issues new update on plans to take money directly from accounts

  26-06-2026 09:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The Government has launched a consultation
  
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