HIGHLIGHTS FROM The Chronicle

• UK weather maps show 53 areas facing scorcher as Met Office forecasts 26C hottest day READ
• Newcastle Arena statement on woman who fell off stage at Ne-Yo and Akon gig READ
• Family 'in bits' as man dies on Thailand holiday and issue heartbreaking plea READ
• Newcastle stalker threatened to 'chop off' ex's arm after turning up at her home with meat cleaver READ
• Gorka Marquez quits Strictly Come Dancing after 10 years with cryptic statement READ