Here we look back on lockdown in Northumberland as we mark 100 days since Boris Johnson’s announcment on 23 March
In the early days of lockdown there were scenes of deserted streets in towns and villages across Northumberland.
Communities then came together to do their bit, whether by delivering food and prescriptions to the elderly and vulnerable or making PPE for key workers.
As many restrictions have eased, shops and businesses have now started to reopen and residents are trying to get to grips with the ‘new’ normal.
1. Toilet rolls
Remember when toilet rolls were in short supply? The situation was helped by Prudhoe-based Essity which donated 60,000 loo rolls to Northumberland County Council to be distributed as part of its support delivering emergency parcels for those most at risk from the coronavirus. Photo: No
2. Deserted towns and villages
Towns and villages were virtually deserted after tougher movement restrictions were introduced to try and limit the spread of coronavirus. Photo: No
3. Flour power
Supermarket shelves were cleaned bare of flour due to panic-buying in the early stages of the pandemic - which was good news for Heatherslaw Mill on Ford and Etal Estates. Head miller Dave Harris-Jones reported unprecedented demand for its flour with a 10-fold increase in sales. The only headache was meeting demand. Photo: No
4. Alnwick care home
Residents at Summerhill Care Home in Alnwick received pictures and letters from local children after a request made by staff. Photo: No