15 pictures from South Shields seafront and parks as lockdown measures eased
These are the scenes in South Shields as more people venture outside to make the most of the new freedoms during lockdown.
By Sophie Brownson
Published 15th May 2020, 12:10 BST
Updated 15th May 2020, 12:10 BST
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.
Cars parked along Beach Road following the relaxed lockdown measures which now mean people can travel to outdoor open space irrespective of distance. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Car parked on The Leas at Trow Rocks road during relaxed lockdown measures
Car parked on The Leas at Trow Rocks road following the easing of lockdown measures which now mean that day trips to outdoor open space, in a private vehicle, are permitted. Photo: Stu Norton