Sanddancers enjoy September scorcher in South Shields

The schools are back and its officially autumn - but no-one has told the sun, and he's certainly got his hat on today.
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Those lucky enough to be on a day off, too young for school or too old for work have been drinking in the (very) late summer sunshine.

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 25 degrees, but some clouds and even possibly thundery showers may appear later in the day.