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John Henry Sayers trial: Multiple attacks on home amid 'threat to life' warning from police
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
A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
A1 crash LIVE: Updates as major delays with road 'blocked' after collision in Newcastle
Traffic is said to be "busy but moving"
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'It was terrifying' - Tyneside family's horror after their home was struck by lightning
The lightning strike blew all of the electrics inside the house and caused a gas leak
Dramatic lightning maps show more UK storms expected on Friday
This morning's storms saw dramatic lightning across the North East's skies
The weather alerts affecting the North East amid thunderstorms and heatwave - key details
A record-breaking heatwave with booming thunderstorms, weather warnings are covering the North East
'Forever 18' and 'God only takes the best': Floral tributes left for teen who died after Jarrow crash
Kurtis Stubbings tragically passed away on Wednesday night
Psychologist shares lesser-known dementia symptom that gets worse after midday
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
Edinburgh Airport flights diverted and cancelled as thunderstorms hit UK
A number of flights have been diverted to airports across the UK and Ireland as Edinburgh flight cancellations and diversions cause widespread disruption
Northumberland trust offers advice to help wildlife during soaring temperatures
As the heat sores, Northumberland Wildlife urge locals to offer a cooling hand to wildlife
Brothers, 37 and 42, die just four days apart leaving family 'devastated'
Chris Rogers, 42, and his brother Dave Rogers, 37, from Hanley both died within days of each other
Met Office issues new thunderstorm warning as region braces for more storms
The yellow weather warning for thunderstorms this morning has been echoed for this afternoon across the North East
Northern Powergrid issue urgent warning as thunderstorms move across North East
The power grid for the North East has issued warnings to locals as thunderstorms disrupt local infrastructure
Tyneside school closed after being struck by lightning
A Met Office thunderstorm warning remains in place until 10am this morning, though more thunder showers are expected this afternoon
'My daughter will develop dementia-like symptoms as a teenager - I'm fighting for a cure'
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
Gang members jailed for Gateshead murder after horror ammonia attack lose appeal bids
Youssef Wynne and Josh Hawthorn were jailed for their roles in the murder of 'gentle and caring' Andy Foster in Wrekenton
People taking fexofenadine given new update during 36C UK temperatures
People in the UK have been experiencing the hottest June temperatures in history
Investigation after 40 NHS staff access medical records of boy injured in crocodile attack
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
HMRC issues new update on plans to take money directly from accounts
The Government has launched a consultation
How much more top Northumberland County Council officers are paid compared to other authorities
The council carried out a comparison exercise looking at 10 similar local authorities