

11 photos from a deserted South Shields on first day of lockdown 3
As of Tuesday, January 5, the United Kingdom has returned to lockdown.
By Graham Murray
Published 5th Jan 2021, 12:54 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2021, 12:55 BST
Non-essential retailers and gyms were already closed due to the North East’s Tier 4 restrictions, and now schools have joined them.
With people told to work from home unless they cannot, South Shields was deserted this morning with both main streets and the coastline very quiet.
Our photographers captured these images from the town as lockdown measures returned.

1. King Street
With all but non-essential shops closed, King Street had a handful of visitors. Photo: JPIMedia



4. All but empty
With residents told to stay at home unless for essential reasons, the streets were close to deserted. Photo: JPIMedia
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