Local News
Issue 1115
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28th May 2020
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Controlled explosions carried out after suspected WW2 devices found Two controlled explosions took place over the weekend after WW2 devices were reported found. Officers were called to Greno View Road, High Green at around 1pm on Friday 22 May. A controlled explosion was carried after two suspected WW2 incendiary devices were reported to police. An army EOD team also attended and carried out a controlled explosion on two devices found by a resident. Police and partner agencies would like to thank residents for their patience. In a seperate incident over the bank holiday weekend a fell runner whilst out running in the Langsett area, discovered what he believed to be a Mortar Shell. He subsequently made Mountain rescue team members aware of and gave a location of his find. Two members of the Woodhead Mountain Rescue who have good knowledge in this area went to investigate and confirmed the fellrun-
ners findings was correct and made contact with the Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal team and South Yorkshire Police. The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal and South Yorkshire Police needed to make the area safe and decided on a controlled explosion in the evening once most of the walkers visiting the area would have returned home.
RLC confirmed that the shell was in fact a live HI Explosive left over from the shooting range that took place during WWII. The area was prepared for a controlled explosion of the shell resulting in quite a bang. This kind of find is not uncommon in the area around Langsett Reservoir, if you do come across anything that does look suspicious, please don't touch the device but mark the area if you can, phone the Police and give an accurate location of your find.
HI EXPLOSIVE: A fell runner discover this Hi explosive left over from WW2 shooting range, on Langsett Moor. Photos: Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team
Music students present virtual gig Barnsley College Higher Education Popular Music students are putting their musical abilities to the test as they perform a virtual gig as part of their BA (Hons) Popular Music Degree course. To complete their studies, students must partake in ensemble work which is usually an end-of-year show at Barnsley College’s Electric Theatre. The students have come up with a plan to ensure that the COVID-19 outbreak doesn’t come between them and achieving their qualifications. Tutors have been helping students with their digital skills in order for them to perform the virtual gig after being inspired by social media showcasing housebound performances from local musicians and, in particular, the Global Citizen: One World Together At Home event organised by Lady Gaga. Andrew Toth, Popular Music student, said: “I have been responsible for creat-
ing the backing track using the guitar, bass and drums for the band to perform over. I have then mixed all the individual audio and video parts together to create the performance. “I have really enjoyed putting this together as it was a challenge and has definitely taught me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and maintain a ‘cando’ attitude. All of my peers are hardworking, supportive and very willing to try new things in order to get the results we want.” Glen Sutton, Higher Education Music tutor, added: “I have had an amazing response from students who have worked together and compiled their own videos. Ultimately we wanted to raise awareness and show support during these hard and unusual times.” The HE Lockdown Sessions will be streamed on Friday 15 May on YouTube.
The university-level Creative Industries courses at Barnsley College Higher Education include Popular Music BA (Hons) (Performance and Production Routes), Fine Art Practice BA (Hons) and Games Design Foundation Degree (FdA). It’s not too late to apply to study at Barnsley College Higher Education this September. To find out more about our Creative courses and to apply to study one this September, visit www.barnsley.ac.uk/ higher-education
Deepcar Team Drugs Bust in Stannington
Woodhead pass
The stretch between Flouch Roundabout and the Gun Inn will be closed overnight, between 8pm and 6am, from Monday to Friday between Tuesday, May 26 and Friday, July 10. The work is part of a £5 million project to maintain and improve the busy trans-Pennine route linking Sheffield and Manchester, including resurfacing and drainage work, which Highways England says will deliver ‘safer, smoother and more dependable journeys’. As well as the overnight closures, Highways England plans to close the road for two weekends, from Friday, June 5 to Monday, June 8 and from Friday, July 3 to Monday, July 5.
Man charged for criminal damage Following an incident on Bradley Street, Crookes on the night of the 22nd and 23rd May, a man has been charged.
Police Officers from the Deepcar Team executed a drugs warrant on Tuesday 19 May at an address in Stannington.
Terry Hutley, aged 44, of Bradley Street, was charged with two counts of criminal damage, affray, outraging public decency and breach of court bail.
Officers recovered a substantial amount of drugs with an estimated street value of £40,000.
Hutley, has been remanded in custody by Sheffield Magistrates' Court to next appear before Sheffield Crown Court on 22nd June.
