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.

17. Jane Pringle
Michelle Brash Craig: My best friend Jane Pringle who is a domestic at South Tyneside Hospital. Her and the other domestics doing a fab job keeping Covid at bay. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC

18. 'Postman Paul'
Kelly Louise Slater: Our dear friend postman Paul. Working hard every day to maintain the service Royal Mail provide and not once do you hear him complain. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC

19. Alison Wilkinson and Andy Bulmer
Kaz Curtis: My daughter Alison Wilkinson and her fiance Andy Bulmer are both bus drivers and I am very proud of them. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC

20. Nikki Smith
Granny Smith: My gorgeous daughter Nikki Smith working front line on the EAU South Shields Hospital, we love you loads my flower, stay safe everyone. | User (UGC) Photo: UGC

