North East thunderstorms LIVE: New warning as school closed after lightning strike
26-06-2026 11:01 via chroniclelive.co.uk

North East thunderstorms LIVE: New warning as school closed after lightning strike

A warning for thunderstorms was issued for the North East on Friday - here's how the region is being affected
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