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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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• '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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• 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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• 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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• How much more top Northumberland County Council officers are paid compared to other authorities

  26-06-2026 02:05 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The council carried out a comparison exercise looking at 10 similar local authorities
  
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• Tyneside anti-social motorcycling bucking crime trend as cases on the rise

  26-06-2026 01:55 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  While most crime and ant-isocial behaviour is on the decline, nuisance motorcycling remains a menace in North Tyneside.
  
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• Tyneside footbridge saved from demolition costs council thousands in maintenance

  26-06-2026 01:51 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Three years on from its saviour, the local authority has spent tens of thousands on the beloved bridge.
  
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• Photo shows devastating aftermath of wildfire at Northumberland beauty spot as council issues warning

  26-06-2026 01:17 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Northumberland County Council shared the image of the destruction at Druridge Bay after flames ripped through the land
  
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• Tyneside paedophile deleted 14,000 internet search entries and had sick image of boys

  26-06-2026 01:14 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Dean Moore, who was jailed for three years in 2023 for having indecent photos of children, also further breached his court order by chatting to a kid online
  
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• Driving test waiting times in Northumberland up to 24 weeks amid call for action

  26-06-2026 01:12 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The target of seven weeks is unlikely to be reached nationally until autumn next year
  
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• Hourly Met Office forecast as 10-hour thunderstorm warning issued for North East on Friday

  26-06-2026 01:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Forecasters say weather will feel humid and temperatures could reach 27 °C
  
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• Health fears for Lionel Ritchie after star gets 'dizzy' and walks off stage

  25-06-2026 23:11 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  The 77-year-old cut his first tour show short, leaving the stage citing health concerns
  
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• Jet2 airline releases statement after fighter restrained on flight dies

  25-06-2026 22:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Jet2 said investigations are now ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the death of father-of-three Callum Kerr
  
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• 'Do not eat' warning issued on Morrisons pasta product as item recalled over health risk

  25-06-2026 21:27 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Morrisons is recalling its Coronation Chicken Pasta because some packs may contain Florida Salad which contains milk and is not mentioned on the label
  
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• Winning Set for Life lottery numbers for Thursday, June 25

  25-06-2026 21:16 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  We have everything you need to know about the Set for Life draw for Thursday, June 25
  
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• 33 photos on a sunny day at The Hoppings on Newcastle's Town Moor

  25-06-2026 20:50 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Photos capture people having fun at The Hoppings on Thursday, June 26
  
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• Brave Newcastle rape victim speaks out over terrifying 'waiting game' for ex to be back on streets

  25-06-2026 20:33 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  James Barron was jailed for more than seven years for a horrifying attack on Chloe, who says she 'doesn't feel safe'
  
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• World Cup legend Ronaldinho turns Tyneside warehouse into world class set for advert

  25-06-2026 20:08 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  'We were delighted to help and seeing the adverts knowing they were created in one of our buildings'
  
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