BARREL ON FIRE SEEN IN BACK OF PICKUP ON SHEFFIELD ROAD, HACKENTHORPE Concerns were raised early this evening after a barrel was seen on fire in the back of a pickup truck travelling along Sheffield Road in Hackenthorpe at around 4:30pm. The vehicle was spotted moving through traffic with flames visible, causing alarm among other road users due to the clear fire and safety risk. The incident occurred during busy conditions, with wet roads and reduced visibility adding to the danger. It is curren

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Ahead of the weather warnings covering the county this weekend, Prevention Team Leader Darren Carson is sharing advice to keep yourself safe around water during the cold weather. Please never walk on to frozen lakes or ponds, the ice may not be as thick as it seems, and falling in can cause cold-water shock. If you see someone in difficulty in the water, remember CALL, TELL, THROW 🚨 CALL 999 and ask for the fire service 🗣️ TELL the person to float on their back 🤾 THROW them something that flo

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