Here’s a selection of pictures from Sunderland and South Tyneside as people faced up to autumn before some sunny spells brightened the day.

9. Not many takers today
Electric scooters standing in the rain and wind at Seaburn. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid

10. View from Seaburn looking South. Picture by FRANK REID.
View from Seaburn looking South. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid

11. Autumn is here
View from Seaburn looking North. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid

12. Standing water
Junction of the A1018 and A183. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: Frank Reid
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