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10 great pictures as sunseekers flock to South Shields seafront as temperatures soar
By Kevin Clark
Published 8th Jul 2022, 15:39 GMT
Updated 8th Jul 2022, 16:21 GMT
Crowds have been flocking to South Shields seafront as the sunshine sets temperatures soaring.