NEARLY a week into England's second national lockdown, which followed a patchwork of local restrictions, The Northern Echo takes looks back at the North-East through the pandemic. 

From the weekly clap for carers, with bright banners and pavements of colourful chalk, to socially distanced Black Lives Matter protests, the region has come together in such trying times. 

Here's a snapshot of how residents in County Durham, Darlington and North Yorkshire responded to the pandemic. 

The Northern Echo: Stanley Park Care Home in County Durham, where a staff member is leading a woman outsideStanley Park Care Home in County Durham, where a staff member is leading a woman outside

The Northern Echo: Wor Vera performing at a care home who in Durham in her Lockdown tourWor Vera performing at a care home who in Durham in her Lockdown tour

The Northern Echo: A sign on the A67 on the way to Barnard CastleA sign on the A67 on the way to Barnard Castle

The Northern Echo: The Bread and Butter Thing putting together food packs in The Dolphin Centre, DarlingtonThe Bread and Butter Thing putting together food packs in The Dolphin Centre, Darlington

The Northern Echo: Michael Atkinson and son Finlay dress as dinosaurs to cheer up neighbours on their evening walk,Michael Atkinson and son Finlay dress as dinosaurs to cheer up neighbours on their evening walk,

The Northern Echo: Socially distanced VE Day celebrations in Bishop AucklandSocially distanced VE Day celebrations in Bishop Auckland

The Northern Echo: Emergency services clapping for carers and NHS frontline workers Emergency services clapping for carers and NHS frontline workers

The Northern Echo: Socially distanced street dance in Sherburn, North YorkshireSocially distanced street dance in Sherburn, North Yorkshire

The Northern Echo: Socially distanced street dance in Sherburn, North YorkshireSocially distanced street dance in Sherburn, North Yorkshire

The Northern Echo: Hannah and Emily Thompson 7 have created a chalk rainbow outside their house in StaindropHannah and Emily Thompson 7 have created a chalk rainbow outside their house in Staindrop

The Northern Echo: Socially distanced Black Lives Matter protest, DarlingtonSocially distanced Black Lives Matter protest, Darlington