Lifesavers say parked cars blocking their route

VISITORS to the North East coast have been issued with a warning over parking as photos circulating on social media show vehicles left on double yellow lines.

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As Cullercoats RNLI reports being on course to have their "busiest year in living memory" in 2025, the team is asking visitors to be mindful of where they park.

Sharing a photo of vehicles parked on the access ramp down to the beach at Cullercoats Bay, the crew and volunteers of Cullercoats RNLI reminded the public that a clear route is required for crew to get to the lifeboat station, and for emergency vehicles to support their life saving work when they return to the bay.