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Enjoying the sun across the North East and Cumbria

PA/Owen Humphreys Cullercoats beach - a man and woman are sitting on deck chairs on the sand. The man has his eyes closed and the woman, in a bathing suit is looking down at the sand.PA/Owen Humphreys
Sunbathers enjoying the hot weather at Cullercoats Beach in North Shields

Temperatures are predicted to surpass 29C (84.2F) today in some areas of north-east England and Cumbria.

However, by Sunday - although it will still be warm - there is the chance of a few thundery showers.

While it's still glorious for sunseekers, here's a selection of the best pictures of people having fun in the sun and nature at its best.

Molly Smith/BBC A woman in sunglasses holding a baby. She is also holdng a black umbrella with colourful spots to shade the baby who is asleep in her arms. Molly Smith/BBC
At the flotilla of boats at the River Tyne as part of celebrations to mark North Shields' 800th anniversary
BBC Weather Watchers/Daz A bee hovering in the air beside purple and white flowers. The background is green and blurred.BBC Weather Watchers/Daz
A bumblebee checks out delphinium flowers in Acklam, Middlesbrough
PA A woman on a blue board in a floral bikini holding a paddle. She has her hair up in a bun and is wearing sunglasses.PA
Another image from Cullercoats beach - a paddle boarder cooling off in the water
BBC Weather Watchers/Stu Harper A countryside image of the early sun which can be seen behind a shaded tree. There is a metal fence and green field and trees in the distance. BBC Weather Watchers/Stu Harper
An early morning, stunning shot across the Eden valley at Lazonby before the heat picked up
BBC Weather Watchers/Richard R Clark A scooter parked up in the early morning with the blazing orange sky in the background.BBC Weather Watchers/Richard R Clark
Parked up at Roker after a morning ride to take in the sea air
BBC Weather Watchers/Murray McLaren The gardens at Thornton Hall are in full bloom with roses and other pink, purple and yellow flowers. There is a statue of a woman in the midst of the flowers. BBC Weather Watchers/Murray McLaren
The colourful gardens at Thornton Hall in Darlington in full bloom

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