Friends enjoy the heat at South Marine Park.

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South Shields basks in the sun as heatwave begins - are you in our pictures?

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 23rd Jul 2019, 15:20 GMT

Life was a beach in South Tyneside as temperatures soared on Tuesday, July 23.

With families flocking to the seaside to sunbathe and cool off in the ocean, the coastline was bustling – especially for a weekday. Were you out enjoying the sun?

1. Buckets of fun

Lee Heron with granddaughter Iris Palme at Sandhaven Beach Photo: Stu Norton

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2. Surf's up

Youngster cool off with surf lessons at Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton

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3. Loving the sunshine

Relaxing at South Marine Park. Photo: Stu Norton

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4. Making a splash

Youngster Freya New cools off in the sea Photo: Stu Norton

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South Shields basks in the sun as heatwave begins - are you in our pictures?

Life was a beach in South Tyneside as temperatures soared on Tuesday, July 23.

1. Buckets of fun

2. Surf's up

3. Loving the sunshine

4. Making a splash

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