This time last year South Tyneside and the rest of the North East was basking in record breaking temperatures during a July heatwave which saw the mercury rise to well over 30°C throughout the month.
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May and June 2023 saw a rise in temperatures which we were all able to enjoy, but it will take a lot to beat the heat we experienced last summer. To remember the heat we are yet to see this year, we have taken a look back at those very warm days in July 2023.
5. Families at South Shields' coastline
We are blessed with some beautiful beaches - and families were making the most of the sun, sea and sand at Sandhaven in the recent hot weather. Photo: Craig Leng
6. Travel was impacted
It wasn't all fun and games though. Tyne and Wear Metro operators Nexus and LNER trains cancelled services in and around the North East due to the heat. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Services suspended
South Tyneside Council cancelled recycling bin collections on the warmest day of the heatwave, Tuesday, July 19 so staff could focus on other operations. Photo: National World
8. The heat get the Met Office worried
The warm weather forced the Met office to put weather warnings in place, including an amber weather warning for South Tynesid. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Furlong