THE North-East has been taking advantage of warmer weather today - as a beach on Teesside was a hive of activity this afternoon.

Pictures captured the scene at Saltburn as visitors braved the sea for a dip, while others dressed down for the pier.

The weather is set to hit 24c in some parts of the North-East, with temperatures their warmest at around 4pm today.

READ MORE: Warm weather to hit the North-East TODAY (with temperatures as hot as 24c)

Are you enjoying the warmer weather today? Send us your pictures by emailing jim.scott@newsquest.co.uk

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People on the pier at Saltburn today Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA

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A woman enjoying the sunny weather on the pier at Saltburn Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA

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The scene in Saltburn this afternoon Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA

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Two people enjoying the sunny weather at Saltburn Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA

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A horse rider enjoying the sunny weather at Saltburn Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA

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A fishing boat near Blyth pier in Northumberland this morning Picture: OWEN HUMPHREYS/PA