14 pictures of how you enjoyed the beach in South Shields on the hottest day of the year so far
Thermometers hit well over 20C today, with the good weather set to continue into Thursday, when it could hit 27C in some parts of the region.
However, there is already a warning we could see thunder as the weekend grows nearer, with a yellow weather warning issued for the North East on Friday.
Our photographer Frank Reid visited South Shields to grab these pictures on a glorious summer’s day.
Our photographer Frank Reid visited South Shields to grab these pictures on a glorious summer’s day.
5. Just ... relax
After all the stress of lockdown, relaxing on the beach looks good to us. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Spending money locally - just what South Tyneside needs
Let's hope seaside businesses come storming back. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
7. Is there a better beach anywhere?
Sandhaven Beach. We're lucky to have it. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette
8. If you didn't know better, you'd think this was Spain
It was an unbeatable day at the beach in South Shields. Picture by Frank Reid. Photo: Shields Gazette