With temperatures reaching highs of 21c today (Wednesday, May 20), many have headed to the North East’s seafronts to enjoy the warm weather.
Since Boris Johnson relaxed lockdown measures, it means that members of the public can enjoy more time outdoors but people are still being urged to maintain social distancing.
Our photographer Stu Norton has been out capturing images of a busy South Shields seafront – scroll down and flick through the pages to see them.
5. Socially distanced sunbathing
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the public they could sunbathe in public spaces providing they socially distanced. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
6. Queuing for ice cream
Social distancing measures can be seen as people queue for ice cream to cool down. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
7. Crowds enjoying the beach
Crowds enjoying the warm weather at Sandhaven beach while keeping their distance from one another. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
8. Car parks full for the first time since lockdown
South Tyneside announced on Monday, May 18 that seafront car parks were reopening. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton