14 photos as people enjoy the South Shields sunshine at Sandhaven beach

The sun is shining, the heat wave is in full swing and people in South Shields have been taking advantage of the warm weather by enjoying a day at the beach.

As temperatures continue to sore, Sandhaven beach has become the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine for many in South Shields, with couples enjoying a day out, dogs cooling down in the sea and surfers taking advantage of the calm conditions.

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Here are 14 photos of people enjoying the South Shields sunshine at Sandhaven beach on Monday, July 11.