Weekend weather: Time to slap on the sun cream as warm sunny weather returns to Hartlepool

After an unsettled period of weather, high pressure has re-established itself over the UK bringing with it a return to summer weather.

Here is a breakdown of what to expect across this weekend in Hartlepool according to the Met Office.

Friday afternoon will generally consist of sunny spells and light cloud with temperatures rising to 23 degrees Celsius by late afternoon. There will be light westerly winds of around 13mph.

Saturday will be a sunny day with long periods of clear skies and warm July sunshine. Winds will swing round to a more easterly direction keeping coastal areas a little cooler with a high of 17 degrees Celsius.

Sunday is forecast to be a dry, clear and sunny day with a top temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Winds will again be light and will swing round to a southerly direction by the end of the day with a maximum speed of 8mph.