North East shoppers have been pictured queueing outside shops and supermarkets across the region today (December 23) in the hunt of last minute gifts.
People who have left present buying late this year were prepared to tackle mega queues in rainy conditions today.
Christmas jumpers, hats and thick coats were needed to brave the wet weather.
Car parks have been packed full of cars as shoppers make the dash for final gifts.
You can see exactly how busy shops have been in the pictures below:
Christmas queueing in pictures:
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