Earlier this month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson relaxed certain Covid-19 lockdown measures, enabling people to take unlimited exercises outdoors or spend time picnicking, sunbathing and getting fresh air – all while maintaining the requisite two metres apart from others for social distancing. And the sunshine weather prompted scores of families to take some time outside in South Shields on Monday, May 25 – Bank Holiday Monday – with seafronts, beaches and parks filled with people.
5. Parked up
Scores of vehicles parked up at Sandhaven. Photo: Stu Norton
6. 'Stay home'
South Tyneside Council chiefs are still asking people to stay home as much as possible in line with Government advice. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Meeting
Mr Johnson's changes also allowed people to meet one other person from another household outdoors - but two metres apart. Photo: Stu Norton
8. Fresh air
Sunbathing, picnicking and enjoying the fresh air were permitted under changes to lockdown restrictions earlier this month. Photo: Stu Norton