And we’ve been asking you, the Gazette readers, to tell us your favourite things about living in the borough. From a trip to the seaside to walk in the park, playing in the snow at Cleadon and a walk on the beach at Christmas, you all had some top suggestions – and photographs – to share. Here are 11 of your favourite things about living in South Tyneside.
1. 'Waking up to this'
James Hughes said: "Being able to wake up to this, every morning - when it’s not raining like." Photo: James Hughes
2. Christmas at the coast
Steve Tindale said: "Christmas Day." Photo: Steve Tindale
3. That view!
Anthony Bingham said: "Sunrise." Photo: Anthony Bingham
4. In all weathers
Christopher Vacher said: "Playing on Cleadon Hills during the winter." Photo: Christopher Vacher