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.
5. Walks
Rachel West said: "Coming here to take the dogs out." Photo: Rachel West
6. Together
Beth Petersen said: "Another sunrise." Photo: Beth Petersen
7. 'Living near The Leas'
Alan Stewart said: "It's got to be the seafront, I'm lucky enough to live near The Leas and I never get bored walking along the front or Marsden beach any time of the year." Photo: Stu Norton
8. People and places
Janet Bates said: "Fabulous coastline and friendly natives." Photo: Frank Reid