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 Hartlepool has been changed in that time – with near-empty streets and shuttered businesses.
But that’s only part of the story - as our dozen picture show.
1. Put your hands together
With the Clap for our Carers celebrating the NHS and its workers every Thursday, youngster Theo Woods took it upon himself to raise some extra cash for the NHS by clapping non-stop for 12 hours - he raised more than £4,000! Photo: Submitted
2. Weekly shop
Popping out for just a few groceries is something we've been doing a lot less of - with long queues and enforced social distancing, a trip to the supermarket has become much more of an event during the weeks of lockdown. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Serene sight
A quiet bank holiday at Seaton Carew. Photo: Frank Reid
4. On song
Online meetings and virtual get-togethers have been a huge feature of lockdown life. Here, the Melodramatics choir group sing Stand By Me. Photo: Submitted