Sunderland Echo photographer Stu Norton headed out to the beach on Tuesday, March 30 to meet some of you as you reunited with loved ones for the first time in weeks as parts of England’s current Covid restrictions were relaxed. Here are pictures taken while out and about in the sunshine on Tuesday – thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello!

1. We scream for ice cream!
From left Helen Guthrie, mother Eileen Nixon and Frances Nixon. Photo: Stu Norton

2. Catching up
Out and about at Seaburn Beach during the hottest day of the year so far and the easing of lockdown rules. Photo: Stu Norton

3. Fresh air
Family and friends reunite under the relaxed lockdown rules, which allow people to meet under the rule of six or as part of two households. Photo: Stu Norton

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