With Met Office forecasters predicting that temperatures could hit 30°C as we head towards this weekend, it makes it the perfect time to keep yourself cool with an ice cream.
And thankfully, there is plenty of places in South Tyneside where you can get the frozen treat.
With plenty of venues along the coast and some further inland, there will be something for everyone as the weather heats up.
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