With temperatures frequently soaring higher than 25°C, residents have been out catching the rays at every opportunity. Here’s our round-up of the best photos from the red-hot summer months.
1. Around the world
Costumed fun at Hartlepool Carnival parade in August. Photo: Kevin Brady
2. Race for the prize
Nutty slack race competitors, from left, Emma Cutter, Jack Bertram, Aaron Donnison and Josh Griffiths at the Hartlepool Carnival parade 2019. Photo: Kevin Brady
3. Back of the net
National Play Day - a family fun day with outdoor games and activities, archery, fire engine, karting, and stalls - was held at Summerhill Country Park, Hartlepool, in August. Photo: Kevin Brady
4. Splash of colour
Hartlepool Carnival parade 2019 was a riot of colourful costumes. Photo: Kevin Brady