Postman Jon Matson has been doing his West Auckland round in fancy dress to cheer up those he delivers to during the corona virus lockdown.

Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education, Lord Agnew takes a tour of Sunderland College.

Sounds of Sunderland festival takes place in West Sunniside, Sunderland. Kickin' Lilies perform.

The Arbeia Roman Festival takes place in South Shields.

The annual Boxing Day dip at Seaburn, Sunderland.

Official opening of the Northern Spire bridge to traffic. A ribbon cutting by Sunderland council leader Graeme Miller, Sunderland mayor cllr Lynda Scanlan and Farran Victor Buyck project director Stephen McCaffrey.

A level results day at Sunderland College.

Fans greet Peter Andre during the Kubix Music Festival at Herrington Park, Sunderland.

Peter Andre performs during the Kubix Music Festival at Herrington Park, Sunderland.