It might feel like the coronavirus crisis has put the whole world on pause – but, even in days like these, life continues. There’s no doubt the landscape of South Tyneside has been changed in that time – with near-empty streets and shuttered businesses. But that’s only part of the story, as our dozen photos from the last 50 days show.
5. Soothing sight
Sometimes it's the simplest things that are the most important - and those of use venturing out for our exercise are lucky to have all this on our doorstep. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Cut above
South Tyneside barber shop HelRAZORS was one of the businesses going online, giving customers some health and safety tips for home haircuts during lockdown. Photo: Submitted
7. Fancy a bite
Queues gathered recently - at a suitable social distance - for the reopening of Greggs at The Nook. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Lovely gesture
South Shields couple Stew Fox and James Johnson, whose wedding day was postponed due to the lockdown, were lavished with gifts and confetti by supermarket staff on what should have been their big day. Photo: Submitted