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The entrance to Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum closed due to Storm Boelo

Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

A new digital travel ticket which can be downloaded on to a smartphone has been launched for this year’s Great North Run. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

This is everything you need to know for the Great North Run 2026

The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices vary

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in South Tyneside.

Met Office forecasters issue weather warning for South Tyneside

I travelled from South Shields to Spain for the rare solar eclipse

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time deal

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

Heatwave conditions are expected to return next week.

Met Office predicting another heatwave in South Tyneside next week

The stage on weekend two of the 2026 Bents Park concerts.

Around 23,000 people visit the 2026 Sunday Concerts in South Shields

SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeve

SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review

South Tyneside Council have placed 'nurdle drop off points' along the South Shields coast to allow volunteers to help with the clean up effort.

South Tyneside Council issues volunteer nurdle clean up guidance

The best photos as fans brave the rain for weekend two of live music at Bents Park.

15 photos as crowds beat the weather to enjoy ABC and Chesney Hawkes
See some of the best photos as the live music events in Bents Park continue.
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The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Everything you need to know ahead of ABC headlining Bents Park

This is everything you need to know ahead of the first 2025 Sunday Concert, in South Shields.

Everything you need to know ahead of the first 2026 Sunday Concert

Estée Lauder Double Wear has become one of the beauty industry's most recognised longwear foundations

The foundation beauty fans always buy

The Marchpower Cooling Blanket is designed to help sleepers stay more comfortable during warm weather, with multiple colours and sizes available.

This cooling blanket could help you sleep better on warm nights

The appeal also comes as the RSPCA’s Cruelty Hurts Love Rescues campaign shines a light on the charity’s busiest time of year, when inspectors, rescuers and animal rescue officers respond to thousands of calls about animals in need.

RSPCA make South Tyneside wildlife appeal - here's how you can help

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

Metro line closure continues into further summer weekends

The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98
These relaxed wide-leg linen-blend trousers combine comfort, practical pockets and a lightweight design, and they're now available for under £20 on Amazon
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The Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan offers quiet cooling with oscillation, remote control and multiple airflow settings

Dimplex tower fan drops below £60 in Amazon deal

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade

Life Brigade confirm busiest June ever - one month after May record

The five-seater garden furniture set includes a sofa, padded cushions, matching stool and wood-look table

This five-seater garden furniture set drops from £699 to £159.99

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon

The Tate office chair combines a breathable mesh back with a padded waterfall seat and adjustable reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair is ideal for hot weather - 40% off

Sydney Rope Folding Egg Chair includes a plush cushion and can be folded to make seasonal storage more convenient

Dunelm cuts £75 off folding egg chair in huge summer sale

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet can be separated into 3.5 and 7 tog layers or clipped together for a warmer 10.5 tog setup

The Simba duvet I use all year has a clever answer to summer heat

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures look set to hit highs of 27°C in South Tyneside on Friday, June 26.

Met Office issues South Tyneside weather warning as heatwave continues

The Novigami Meza combines a breathable mesh back with adjustable height and a flexible reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair gets nearly 70% off in a major sale

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

The compact CoamoTrail cooler combines oscillating airflow, two mist settings and remote operation in a portable tower design

This £80 portable air cooler has a storm mode and two mist settings

The Big Sister XL beanbag brings informal, colourful seating to patios, lawns and relaxed garden corners

This giant outdoor beanbag is £50 and available in 12 colours

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

South Tyneside is set for a spell of warm weather, according to Met Office forecasters.

Met Office forecasters predict warm temperatures and sunny spells

The compact Obero fan combines six airflow settings with a 100ml humidifier and LED controls

This £14 USB air cooler has six speeds and a built-in humidifier

The HUMILABS portable air conditioner combines cooling, dehumidifying and fan functions in one compact unit designed for rooms up to 450 square feet

This 9000 BTU portable air conditioner is now £122 cheaper on Amazon

From being aware of heatstroke symptoms to spotting an injury, experts have shared what to look for and when to seek help

Five safety tips dog owners must know for a summer heatwave

Abbi Adair, from South Shields, is currently on her fourth extreme weather chasing trip across the US.

Woman continues to live her dream of chasing extreme weather in the US

This weatherproof storage box could help transform cluttered corners into organised outdoor spaces

The £34.99 garden buy shoppers are using to tackle outdoor clutter

This spacious Neo gazebo could help keep outdoor celebrations going whatever the British weather brings

This £28 waterproof gazebo deal could save your summer plans

Tumella's umbrella comes with a lifetime warranty

This 100mph wind-tested umbrella with 15,000 reviews is now under £16

The steel garden shed combines lockable access, weather-resistant materials and generous storage space for outdoor essentials

This large outdoor steel shed is now £159 with savings of up to 52%

The walk-in greenhouse provides a dedicated space for growing plants while helping protect them from changing weather conditions

Walk-in aluminium greenhouse slashed by £305 in Wowcher deal

The compact wooden potting shed is designed to maximise storage space without taking over the garden

This wooden garden potting shed has fallen to just £59 in outdoor deal

These reusable waterproof ponchos are designed to help festivalgoers stay prepared for unpredictable summer weather.

The £11 festival essential that could save your day if it rains

The spacious walk-in greenhouse offers room for growing projects and garden storage under one roof

This huge greenhouse costs less than many garden sheds right now

The SONGMICS folding trolley combines compact storage with a hefty 180kg load capacity

This 180kg folding festival trolley has dropped below £27 on Amazon

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