A fire and rescue division in the north of England has gone viral after sharing a plea for people to be more careful in the midst of this week’s heatwave.
Sharing a picture of one of their staff out on duty in his uniform, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue posted a plea asking for people to avoid BBQ’s, garden bonfires and open water swimming – but ended up getting more than they’d bargained for.
As temperatures soared to highs of over 40C across the country earlier this week, the fire service’s serious message was inundated with comments – but it seemed that most people had something other than fire safety on their mind, reports The Hoot.
Shortly after the fire service posted their appeal, some seriously thirsty comments started flooding in thick and fast below with many quick to comment on the local fireman’s attractive appearance.
One person quipped: “Just when I thought today couldn’t get any hotter! I’ve just burst into flames, please send help”
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Another commented that after seeing the post mums across west and south Yorkshire would be “having bbqs on bonfires hoping this chap is turning up to give us a talking to.”
Whilst a third joked: “No worries on this page guys it was a false alarm! Everyone on here is wet enough to put their own fire out.”
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A fourth added: “If he’s coming to the rescue then I’m going to do all of the above.”
At the time of writing, the post has been shared over 2,500 times and had more than 500 comments – with many praising the hard work of local firefighters in recent days.
All jokes aside, the heatwave has caused some devastation across Yorkshire with at least 10 homes being destroyed as wildfires spread across the region on what has been branded the hottest day in the UK’s history.
The recent heatwave has led to renewed calls for climate change pledges to make the UK carbon neutral by 2050 to be adhered to and even moved forward, as the reality of global temperature increases starts to hit home.
Manchester-born Lord of the Rings and Titanic actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79
Danny Jones
Manchester actor, best known for roles in Lord of the Rings, Titanic, Shirley Valentine and more, has sadly died at the age of 79.
Born in Blackley near the River Irk, historically part of Lancashire, the familiar British face who often popped up in Hollywood too famously played Théoden, the King of Rohan, in the original trilogy of fantasy films as well as Captain Edward Smith in Titanic.
His death was announced by his agent Lou Coulson via the BBC, who confirmed that he passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A statement from his family is expected soon and tributes are already pouring in online.
Hill studied at what is now the Manchester School of Theatre, formerly known as the Polytechnic School of Theatre and also went on to appear in the much-loved BBC drama by Alan Bleasdale, Boys from the Blackstuff, back in 1982.
Playing the character of Yosser Hughes – best-known for the line “gizza a job” – the show went on to be awarded a BAFTA for best drama series in 1983 and was ranked as the seventh best TV show ever made on a 2000 round-up by the British Film Institute
He was also due for a big return to TV screens in series two of another BBC hit, The Responder starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing at 9pm this Sunday.
Stuart Everett – family of man whose torso was found in Kersal Dale pay tribute to ‘endearing character’
Daisy Jackson
The family of the man whose torso was found in Kersal Dale in Salford have paid tribute to him after his ‘untimely death’.
After the torso of Stuart Everett was discovered on 4 April, further parts of his body were found in four different areas of the city.
GMP launched an extensive murder inquiry and a huge search effort to correctly identify Stuart and notify his family of his death.
It’s thought the 67-year-old died at an address in Winton at the end of March.
His family have now issued a tribute to his ‘endearing character’ and thanked the public for their messages of support.
In a statement issued through GMP, they said: “We as a family are united in our grief over the devastating news of Stuart’s untimely death and the manner in which he died.
“He was a unique and endearing character who always put his family and many friends first.
“He loved his food his garden his music and a flutter on the horses, we have been overwhelmed with the messages of support and are thankful that so many people thought so much of him.
“He did not deserve to die the way he did and will be eternally missed. R.I.P.”
Two men have been charged with the murder of Stuart Everett.
The searches across Salford at sites at Blackleach Reservoir, Linneyshaw Colliery Wood, Bridgewater Canal, and a house in the Winton area of the city, as well as a warehouse in Bury, are continuing.
GMP is continuing to receive details from the public that may assist these searches. Any further information should be given by calling 101 and quoting log number 2695 of 4 April 2024.
If you would like to remain anonymous, details can be shared via the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.