The 'never-ending' Tyneside heatwave of 1976 was an unforgettable scorching summer
06-06-2026 14:40 via chroniclelive.co.uk

The 'never-ending' Tyneside heatwave of 1976 was an unforgettable scorching summer

British temperatures remained mid 30 degrees for months on end as thousands flocked to the coast to bear the heat 50 years ago
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