It has been a cold, dark and wet start to 2026 for the North East, but things are slowly looking up.
This weekend may see the first instance of double figure temperatures for many of us.
The Met Office is predicting conditions of 11°C and 12°C over the weekend, potentially shifting as high as 14°C next week.
With that in mind, check out the top rated fish and chip restaurants along the North Tyneside and Northumberland coast according to Google reviews.
1. The best fish and chip shops on the North Tyneside coast
These are the best fish and chip shops along the North Tyneside coast, according to Google reviews. | Google Maps
2. Seaview Fisheries
Seaview Fisheries, in North Shields, has a rating of 4.8 from 464 reviews. | Google
3. The Harbour View
The Harbour View, in Seaton Sluice, has a rating of 4.7 from 2,630 reviews. | Google Maps
4. Longsands Fish Kitchen
Longsands Fish Kitchen, in Tynemouth, has a rating of 4.7 from 2,181 reviews. | Google Maps