It was probably the first time as a journalist I'd had to put my togs on for a job, but the offer to test out the new-look Newcastle Ocean Baths a week early was one too inviting to pass up.
While I was happy to potentially claim the title of 'first bomb into the upgraded ocean baths' on December 14, it was a shame the works weren't complete in time for the whole public to have a swim that day - the hottest day of the summer in Newcastle at 38.7C.
