And the good news is, there’s more to come.
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10 great pictures as sunseekers flock to South Shields seafront as temperatures soar
Crowds have been flocking to South Shields seafront as the sunshine sets temperatures soaring.
By Kevin Clark
Published 8th Jul 2022, 15:39 BST
Updated 8th Jul 2022, 16:21 BST