With temperatures frequently soaring higher than 25°C, residents have been out catching the rays at every opportunity. Here’s our round-up of the best photos from the red-hot summer months.
5. Beside the seaside
Families enjoy the July heatwave at Sandhaven Beach. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
6. A great day out for free
Thousands flocked to the free Sunday Concerts at Bents Park, South Shields. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Tasty treats
The Great North Feast food festival took place in Bents Park in August. | JPIMedia Photo: Tom Banks
8. Making a splash
Youngster Freya New cools off at Sandhaven Beach during the heatwave in July. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
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