People across the North East are often known for being friendly and generous.
During the coronavirus pandemic, residents reached out to help others with compassionate acts of kindness. There was also a huge amount of support for NHS workers, carers and the emergency services.
When Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8 at Balmoral in Scotland, there was sadness across the region. People came together once again to pay their respects to the UK's longest-serving monarch.
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