Heatwave

Domino's took to the Brighton seafront to share the fun flavour with beachgoers

Domino's garlic and herb ice cream sparks debate

The Luxear cooling blanket is designed to reduce stress and improve sleep, with a silky soft finish that’s gentle on both skin and hair.

Amazon cooling blanket could help during the next UK hot spell

The DREO TurboPoly Fan 508S has become our go-to cooling essential this summer, with powerful airflow, remote control settings and colour-changing light making it a standout upgrade from our old desktop fan.

We replaced his 20-year-old fan with this powerful Dreo model

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

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

Cocktail maker Emma Wilkinson took the spotlight in this Sunderland Echo archive photo from 9 years ago.

Drink in these retro Sunderland cocktail scenes

The portable bladeless fan has an LED display, three speed settings and USB power

This bladeless fan deal is now under £10

A heat health alert has been issued for Tyne & Wear.

Doctor warns of risks as Health Security Agency issues heat alert

The Curlsmith Discovery Kit includes four premium curl care products designed to cleanse, moisturise, style and refresh curly hair. Photo posed by model.

I thought frizz was part of having curls until I tried this kit

Sun lovers at Sunderland's Seaburn Beach during the last heatwave.

Here's how hot it will get as new heatwave set to hit the UK

The ESPA Summer Glow Bundle includes three skincare products designed to hydrate, protect and boost radiance during summer

ESPA Summer Glow Bundle now just over £100

11 photos as participants take on the conditions at the Race For Life

The fan-powered indoor trap uses ultraviolet light and targeted airflow to capture fruit flies and other small flying insects

Humane indoor fruit fly trap gets 55% off ahead of summer bug season

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 Dimplex FlexBlade can be positioned vertically or horizontally, with two adjustable vents directing airflow around the room

Amazon cuts £77 off Dimplex fan that cools in two directions

Prime Day Deal: Beauty fans are using La Roche-Posay's tinted SPF instead of foundation in the heatwave

Prime Day Deal: La Roche-Posay SPF50+ falls to £15.39

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

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know
Prime Day has begun with thousands of discounts, rival retailer sales and potential heatwave bargains to watch until Friday night
Gareth Butterfield

Sunderland Borough deck chair seller Geoff Bailey waits for business at Roker beach.

The huge amount which people spent on deck chair hire in 1976

Susan Cargill had fond memories and said: "Last year of school and doing lessons outside on the school field and doing my O levels. Happy days ha ha."
( Photo by Roger Jackson/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images )

The scorching summer of 1976 recalled by the people of Sunderland

The fans' view of the stage for the Katherine Jenkins concert 10 years ago.

When Katherine Jenkins wowed the crowds at Herrington Country Park

Seafront beer gardens

Heatwave hits Sunderland: 16 seafront beer gardens to cool down

Evaporative coolers work by drawing air over cool water, making the air it expels much more refreshing

Affordable floor-standing evaporative cooler with 65% discount

This is how long the Met Office predicts the current August heatwave will last.

August Heatwave: This is how high temperatures will be in North East

(Photo: Pexels)

Your rights when working in the heat, and if it's ever too hot to work

Honey definitely approves of the Oneisall fountain

Pet water fountain review – keeping my dog hydrated in a heatwave

The fan's built-in water tank creates an evaporative effect to blast you with a cold mist

£10 fan comes with water tank to blast you with a cooling mist of air

The Hirix air cooler is an absolute bargain at the moment

This £34.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

Keep your dog cool during the heatwave with these gadgets

How to keep your dog cool in a heatwave?
Help your dog beat the heat with effective cooling mats, elevated beds, and fun water fountains designed for warm weather comfort.
Natalie Dixon

Another heatwave is expected to hit this week.

Sunderland weather as ‘heatwave’ is forecast

This bargain handheld fan has plenty of tricks up its sleeve

This mini personal fan is perfect for heatwaves—and it’s under £14

With a 12-hour battery life and a quiet bladeless fan, this £9.99 bargain is flying off the shelves

This £9.99 neck fan is flying off shelves before the heatwave hits

SwitchBot's air circulator is a pricey portable device, but it's incredibly effective and extremely smart

We review the SwitchBot Circulator Fan: quiet and smart cooling

Temperatures reached a high of over 36C in one Liverpool classroom

School classrooms got ‘worryingly hot’ this term

Babies and young children are more likely to be unwell from hot weather.

The exact temperature it's too hot to let kids play outside

These are the best beaches in the North East, according to Tripadvisor reviews.

The best North East beaches for the weekend as the heatwave continues

Parenting Hack: Keep your kids cool during the heatwave with this unexpected Amazon hack

The ultimate parenting hack for keeping kids cool while they sleep

Compact but powerful - this bargain desktop fan is just what you need to beat the heat

This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power

For just £11, this personal hand fan is an absolute bargain

Wear it or wave it – this versatile fan is £10.99 in Prime Day sales

The air cooler uses a tank of cold water, and a pair of ice blocks to send out a super-cool blast of air

This ice-blasting air cooler has just plunged in price for Prime Day

Enjoy a cool breeze in any room just by screwing this into a bulb socket

This £11.99 ceiling fan fits in seconds and can cool any room

People enjoying a park on a warm day.

Watch: When heatwave could return as high temperatures forecast

Weather: Temperatures expected to rise again over weekend

Motorised sun loungers are a thing - and they're an absolute bargain too

Motorised pool loungers reduced to £69 in Wowcher summer deal

Fill the chamber with ice cubes, turn the fan speed up to the max, and you'll soon feel cool again

This £14 ice-filled fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

Should you sleep with a fan on?

The 4 reasons you should never sleep with a fan on - even in heatwave

Wowcher's deal brings this air conditioning unit down to just over £130

This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% deal

Today will be one of the hottest June days on record

Can my child be sent home in a heatwave? School rules explained

This strappy top & wide pants co-ord set is the perfect outfit for the heatwave

Save 60% on this strappy top & wide pants co-ord set

17 of the best ice cream spots across the UK - according to food experts and customers

17 of the greatest ice cream shops in the UK - chosen by customers

The MeacoCool MC Series Pro portable air conditioner blends easily into contemporary interiors while delivering powerful cooling.

This Meaco air conditioner saved me during the UK heatwave

The Lifewit Cooler Backpack in action – ideal for beach trips, festivals and summer days out

Waterproof cooler backpack under £17

The bladeless neck fan provides a targeted breeze while keeping your hands free

Best neck fan for the heatwave – under £14 and USB rechargeable

The effects of climate change could cost children days of school time each year, a government risk report says

3 ways climate change may soon impact schools - costing children days

The Outsunny parasol with solar-powered LED lights creates a cosy and inviting glow for evening gatherings

Outsunny parasol with LED lights could arrive tomorrow – now under £70

(Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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Ha'way the Lads! A queue forms for Sunderland v Boro tickets in the FA Cup in 1975.

Jaws and 1975: A memorable Sunderland year in photos

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