North East residents reveal their favourite brand of lolly with many people mentioning the famous Fab and tasty Twister.

As the summer heat bears down on the North East, residents are turning to their favourite frozen treats to stay cool.

We asked locals what their favourite brand of lolly was, and the responses were plentiful.

Sharon Hadrick says her go-to is the Calippo, which she swears is the perfect remedy for a hangover.

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Others like Charlotte Starkey and Shirley Marsden prefer the classic Fab lolly, while Megan Howell and Shannon Kidman opt for the refreshing Jubbly push-up.

Zapp seems to be a popular choice as well, favoured by Amy Roe and Natalie Shaw.

Meanwhile, Paul Meredith and Helen Murphy can't get enough of the Strawberry Mivvi.

Sarah Sezzy Hussain and Georgie Terry both say the Twister is their lolly of choice, while fans like Kelly Brown, Lisa Graydon, and Ceith Davison opt for the classic Rocket lolly.

Derek Owen is a fan of the classic Black Jack, while Michelle Collett opts for the Orange Calippo.

A few locals have more unique choices, like Diane Foster who says her favourite is the Joker, which can only be found in Northern Ireland.

Suzanne Bridge favours a cider lolly, while Lara Reed Lowe and Natalie Jane both go for the Cider option.

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Some prefer homemade lollies, like Caroline Ponting who makes her own, and Sandra Simpson who fondly recalls the orange lollies made by Lyons Maid in years past.

No matter the preference, it's clear that North East locals have strong opinions when it comes to their frozen treats of choice.

Whether you're cooling off with a classic like the Fab or Twister, or trying something new like the Joker or a cider lolly, there's no shortage of options available to beat the heat this summer.