The North East has gathered outside their homes to Clap for Carers - for possibly the last time.
People stood on doorsteps and driveways, at windows and balconies, to pay tribute to those fighting on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.
At Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital, NHS heroes took time out of their busy schedules to stand outside the hospital and applaud dedicated key workers.
Now in its tenth week, the event has become a heartwarming highlight for thousands, but looks set to be coming to a close.
The founder of the weekly tradition has said after tonight she will no longer be clapping at 8pm every Thursday night.
Millions of people across the UK have lined their thresholds, gathered - while socially distancing - on pavements, and stood in their gardens every week to demonstrate their support for care staff and frontline workers.
But the ritual has been criticised by some for becoming "politicised", while others, including NHS staff, have said some people who take part in the clap then wilfully ignore the plea to stay at home and avoid gatherings in an effort to ease the strain on the healthcare system.
Annemarie Plas, 36, last week told the PA news agency she has no problem with people continuing to gather at 8pm each week to clap, but said she will not be among those taking part in future
She said: "To have the most impact I think it is good to stop it at its peak.
"Without getting too political, I share some of the opinions that some people have about it becoming politicised.
"I think the narrative is starting to change and I don't want the clap to be negative."
