20 pictures paying tribute to South Tyneside's essential workers during coronavirus pandemic

We are shining a light on South Tyneside’s essential workers – those who have helped keep the borough and wider North East region going during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Gazette readers sent in their nominations on social media – from healthcare workers to supermarket staff – to shout out someone they know who has been working hard through the months of lockdown. Here are 20 pictures of some of South Tyneside’s essential workers. A big thank you for all you do.

9. June Dodsworth

Clairey Laidler Whitfield: My lovely friend June Dodsworth working on the front line Covid-19 ward, always working hard and putting patients, friends and family first no matter what. Photo: UGC

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10. Kelly Summerly

Clairey Laidler Whitfield: My beautiful friend Kelly Summerly who is a nurse always there with a smile on her face looking out for her patients friends and family. Photo: UGC