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Your sunshine snaps as temperatures rise

Evie LakeNorth East and Cumbria
News imageFarming Lass A black and white sheep dog in a tin trough facing the camera with their eyes closed and tongue out panting. There is a stone wall on either side of the trough. Behind is a large expanse of flat agricultural land. The sky is covered in clouds with bits of blue peeking through.Farming Lass
Cooling off in Bowes, County Durham

Temperatures are starting to rise with more people getting outdoors to enjoy the weather.

Flowers are in full bloom, lambs are frolicking in the fields and the sun has been warming us all up.

As ever, our Weather Watchers have been out capturing lovely scenes across north-east England and Cumbria as we welcome May.

News imageWander Vision A field of red, white, yellow, pink and purple tullips. There is a small, white windmill towards the back of the field. Behind the field are stone houses with trees in front of them.Wander Vision
A decidedly Dutch feel to a field of tulips with windmill in Stocksfield, Northumberland
News imageThe Field House Fairy A large lake with a wooden jetty in the foreground. The lake is partly in shadow on the right hand side. The sky is light blue with an orangey glow towards the horizon. There are mountains in the background with trees surrounding the lake.The Field House Fairy
A serene moment of solitude in Keswick, Cumbria
News imageFigaro A lamb with white and grey wool is standing side-on with its head turned towards he camera. It has large, rabbit-like ears. It is in a lush grassy field with a wooden fence in the background.Figaro
Stanley - that's the place in County Durham. We didn't ask this little one's name
News imageSuperted The orange sun popping up over the horizon at the coast. The sky is mostly orange with some blue towards the top. The sea is calm and blue, with some small waves towards the foreground. There is a wooden direction post on the small stretch of land which has been cast in shadow and creates the shape of a cross.Superted
A beautiful sunrise to greet Marske-by-the-Sea
News imageFigaro About seven fishing boats moored in front of a of warehouse with a corregated roof. Vehicles are parked under the roof. To the left are brown brick houses and a tall, white tower with a look-out deck. The water is calm and the sky is largely blue with some white, grey clouds.Figaro
Fishing boats bobbing on a calm day in North Shields
News imageRachael A nature path surrounded by plants and white flowers. There are trees overhanging on the right side. There are fields to the left with a large tree in the centre. The bright sun is poking through the leafless branches of the tree. There are clouds in the sky which is yellow and blue.Rachael
Golden hour in Ulverston, Cumbria
News imagefullframejpg A steep grassy hill with a path leading up to it. Planks have been used to create a series of steps along the path. There are people walking towards the top where there is a large dark stone monument with pillars, reminiscent of the Acropolis. The sky is bright blue with no clouds.fullframejpg
Penshaw Monument in all its glory

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