We have been inundated with messages from you, the Gazette readers, about the heroes in your homes who are working hard to keep the North East running during the coronavirus pandemic and UK lockdown measures. Here are 20 pictures of South Tyneside key workers who are making you proud as the crisis continues. To see our first collection of key worker photos, click here.
9. Karlie Davies
Damien J Egan: Her name is Karlie Davies and she is an auxiliary nurse at Shields hospital and is on the front line. She also came up with the idea to do a minute's silence to remember everyone that has lost their life to this. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
10. Elizabeth Richardson
Aimee Laidler: My mamma still working in a children's home looking after the kids and working hard long hours aswell as having to still go out and do things for elder members of the family. She works so hard she deserves a medal, love you. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
11. Tracy Thirlwell
Jasmin Bell: Our amazing Mam working tirelessly to help re-home and support those who are most vulnerable, whilst keeping the whole family laughing and upbeat she will do anything for anyone and make sure they have a smile on their faces. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC
12. Angela Rutherford
Danielle Scott: My AMAZING cousin Angela Rutherford who works at the QE hospital in Gateshead in the Intensive Care Unit. We are all immensely proud of you and are so thankful to you and your team for doing what you do. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC