15 pictures from South Shields seafront and parks as lockdown measures eased
As the strict lockdown measures of the last eight weeks were eased slightly on Wednesday, people could be seen enjoying the likes of seafront takeaways and sitting in the park.
The Government has continued to urge people to stay at home as much as possible and limit contact with others in a bid to tackle the spread of coronavirus, but from this week people tare now able to exercise freely and to meet up with one other person at a time outside of their household – provided they keep the two metre distance.
1. Relaxed lockdown measures at South Marine Park
People made the most of the relaxed lockdown measures by enjoying a sit down on the grass at South Marine Park. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Businesses reopen on seafront
Queues gathered at cafe Scoop and Bean to enjoy a coffee or an ice cream to take away. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Trow Rocks
Cars parked near Trow Rocks as people took the chance to drive to another area to exercise. Photo: Stu Norton
4. Sandhaven Beach
More people than usual were seen walking and running along Sandhaven Beach. Photo: Stu Norton