Pucker up for 8 lovely retro South Tyneside scenes - just in time for International Kissing Day

We are sending love and hugs – because it’s International Kissing Day this week.

The annual day on Wednesday, July 6, is a perfect chance for you to share a loving moment with that someone special in your life.

And it is our chance to reflect on kisses and hugs that you have shared on camera over the years.

From sponsored hugs for charity to a kiss for a Teddy Bear and even one for Santa in West Boldon, we have it all.

So pucker up for an embracing spotlight on the past.

5. Saying farewell in 2006

A final farewell from head teacher Julie Smith as she said goodbye to pupils at Highfield Infants 16 years ago. Photo: CL

Staff at the Leeds Building Society dressed up as angels to sell kisses for Children in Need in 2007. Photo: sg

George Tingley received Valentine kisses from Alison Coffey and Lisa Burles in 2007 at the British Heart Foundation. Photo: sg

Elizabeth Skillings from West Boldon gets a hug from Santa at the Boldon Comprehensive School OAP Christmas Party in 2017. Photo: Frank Reid