Today marks 100 days since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown that has transformed the way we live our lives.
On March 23 the Government enforced strict rules in a bid to curb the spread of the virus and dictated when we could leave our homes, the businesses that could remain open and the people we could see.
Now as lockdown remeasures are eased in line with the fall in cases and deaths, we reflect on moments ranging from the Clap For Our Carers and communities rallying together to the dedication of frontline workers and the reopening of businesses.
9. Businesses reopen for takeaway
Customers were delighted to see many seafront businesses reopen for takeaway in May following weeks of closure during lockdown. Queues could been seen at the likes of South Shields seafront cafe Scoop and Bean. Photo: Stu Norton
10. Social distancing measures relaxed
Crowds enjoy the good weather at South Marine Park. In June, the Government announced the rules on social distancing were to be eased, allowing families and friends to meet up in groups of six, with two metre distances in place. Photo: Stu Norton
11. Clap For Our Carers
Staff at South Tyneside District Hospital taking part in the Clap For Our Carers. For 10 weeks during lockdown hospital staff and the public joined together to applaud NHS staff and frontline workers every Thursday night at 8pm. Image by North News. Photo: North News
12. Supermarket queues
Shoppers at Asda in South Shields on the fourth day of lockdown. Queues to enter supermarkets and shops has become the new normal as people adjust to social distancing measures during the pandemic. Photo: JPI