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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Traffic measures in place for gas pipe upgrades
Traffic measures are in place while "essential" work to replace gas pipes in an East Yorkshire town takes place. Northern Gas Networks (NGN) said it was replacing the "ageing metal pipework" on The Mile from the junction of Mile End Park to Algarth Road in Pocklington with "more durable plastic pipes". Temporary traffic lights will last for about four weeks. NGN said the work would "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas" for customers living in the area. Once the work is complete, the temporary lights will move to Yapham Road between the junctions of Garths End and Sherbuttgate Road North. This final stage is also expected to take about four weeks. NGN is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the project. Dave Smales, site manager at NGN, said the works were "vital" in order to "continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Pocklington". NGN will return to Mile End for further work at the end of September with more details to be announced nearer the time, he added. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices Related internet links Northern Gas Networks
BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Pocklington traffic measures in place for gas pipe upgrades
Traffic measures are in place while "essential" work to replace gas pipes in an East Yorkshire town takes Gas Networks (NGN) said it was replacing the "ageing metal pipework" on The Mile from the junction of Mile End Park to Algarth Road in Pocklington with "more durable plastic pipes".Temporary traffic lights will last for about four said the work would "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas" for customers living in the area. Once the work is complete, the temporary lights will move to Yapham Road between the junctions of Garths End and Sherbuttgate Road final stage is also expected to take about four is working with East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the Smales, site manager at NGN, said the works were "vital" in order to "continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Pocklington".NGN will return to Mile End for further work at the end of September with more details to be announced nearer the time, he added. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
28-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Wincolmlee road closure for gas pipe upgrade
A road will be closed to make way for "essential" work to the gas network in Gas Networks began work in Wincolmlee on 22 July to replace ageing metal gas pipes with plastic ones. The junction at Bankside Park and Aire Street has been closed to traffic and a diversion is in manager Christopher Keith said it was "vital" the works, which are expected to take six weeks, were completed to "maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to local homes and businesses". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Doctor Hilary Jones issues urgent carbon monoxide warning as cases rise in summer
BBQs, camping stoves, pizza ovens and portable heaters present a carbon monoxide risk this summer. Northern Gas Networks has teamed up with Doctor Hilary Jones to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after confirmed or suspected cases of carbon monoxide incidents across the UK rose by 16% last summer. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that you can't see, smell or taste, and if you breathe it in, it can cause serious illness or even death. Dangerous CO emissions can be produced by fires and appliances that burn fossil fuels such as gas, wood, oil or coal, which are commonly used more frequently during the colder winter months. However, NGN's data has confirmed that cases of CO poisoning are also rising in the summer, when BBQs, camping stoves, outdoor heaters and pizza ovens all present an additional risk. CO poisoning can also happen in hotels, holiday lets, tents and caravans. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Northern Gas Networks and Dr Hilary are now urging people to know how to spot the deadly symptoms of CO in summer, and what they should do if they suspect they've come into contact with the silent killer. Around 40 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in England and Wales every year, while over 4,000 Brits seek treatment in A&E. "Know the signs before it's too late." Dr Hilary Jones warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide in summer months. The six signs and symptoms Dr Hilary says: 'I want more people to know what carbon monoxide poisoning is, how to recognise the signs and symptoms, and how to prevent it from happening. The fact is it can kill you, or certainly cause serious long-term health implications. Know the warning signs and seek help before it's too late. 'In summer it's quite common for people to catch a summer cold, suffer from hay fever, drink to excess and get a hangover, or come down with a common summer virus such as enteroviruses, rhinoviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause flu-like symptoms and respiratory illnesses. Additionally, COVID-19 and the flu can also circulate during the summer. All of these illnesses can cause symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath and fatigue – but they can also be potential signs of the far more sinister carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. 'I've seen so many patients suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning, but they haven't been aware of the symptoms as they so often overlap between common illnesses. The main six symptoms to look out for are headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath and collapse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If multiple people in your household are experiencing the same symptoms when inside, but they get better when they're outside, this could also be a sign that you have been exposed to increasing levels of CO in your home. It's vital that you visit a medical professional to get checked out.' Prevention The best way to prevent CO poisoning is to have domestic gas appliances safety checked annually, and to have a CO alarm in your home. Northern Gas Networks has also offered some crucial guidance on what to do to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in summer: Pack a portable carbon monoxide alarm when travelling Whether you're staying in a caravan, a hotel or a holiday let in the UK or abroad, make sure you pack a portable CO alarm that will beep and flash if it detects the dangerous gas. Although most hotels and holiday homes have them, you never know if they work or have been properly maintained, so it's always best to take your own to keep safe. It should be an essential item in your suitcase, alongside your SPF. Never take your BBQ inside Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All BBQs, including portable and disposable ones, produce carbon monoxide whilst they're burning, and can emit the deadly gas for hours after they've been extinguished and are cold to touch. Never take them inside – whether that be in your home, tent, holiday let or caravan. If it begins to rain when you're using one, leave it where it is or safely move it to a sheltered spot outside. Only use outdoor heaters, pizza ovens and camping stoves outside Like BBQs, outdoor fuel burning heaters, pizza ovens and camping stoves should only ever be used outside in open spaces to avoid CO poisoning. CO from these types of appliances can build up quickly in enclosed or unventilated spaces, so you should never take them inside your home, garage, tent, caravan, or holiday let. Get your boiler serviced in the summer It's important to get your boiler serviced by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer every year. Summer is a great time to do it as engineers are usually quieter. Although we use our boilers less in the summer, most of us still use them daily to heat our water, so make sure yours is working properly and place a CO alarm nearby to alert you if it starts to leak CO. What to do if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you have experienced the main symptoms of headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, collapse or loss of consciousness, you must take immediate action. Turn off the appliance that you think may be causing it Open windows and doors Leave the building or place you're in Seek urgent medical advice. Dr Hilary explains: 'A medical professional will carry out breath tests to see if you've been affected by carbon monoxide and will advise you on what to do next.' Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. They will send out a specialist engineer to investigate the cause. To help people stay safe this summer, NGN is giving away 1,000 free carbon monoxide alarms to customers living in the areas in which it operates. To find out more about carbon monoxide and to claim your free CO alarm, visit Terms and conditions apply.
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Doctor Hilary Jones issues urgent carbon monoxide warning as cases rise in summer
BBQs, camping stoves, pizza ovens and portable heaters present a carbon monoxide risk this summer. Northern Gas Networks has teamed up with Doctor Hilary Jones to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after confirmed or suspected cases of carbon monoxide incidents across the UK rose by 16% last summer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that you can't see, smell or taste, and if you breathe it in, it can cause serious illness or even death. Dangerous CO emissions can be produced by fires and appliances that burn fossil fuels such as gas, wood, oil or coal, which are commonly used more frequently during the colder winter months. However, NGN's data has confirmed that cases of CO poisoning are also rising in the summer, when BBQs, camping stoves, outdoor heaters and pizza ovens all present an additional risk. CO poisoning can also happen in hotels, holiday lets, tents and caravans. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Northern Gas Networks and Dr Hilary are now urging people to know how to spot the deadly symptoms of CO in summer, and what they should do if they suspect they've come into contact with the silent killer. Around 40 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in England and Wales every year, while over 4,000 Brits seek treatment in A&E. "Know the signs before it's too late." Dr Hilary Jones warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide in summer months. The six signs and symptoms Dr Hilary says: 'I want more people to know what carbon monoxide poisoning is, how to recognise the signs and symptoms, and how to prevent it from happening. The fact is it can kill you, or certainly cause serious long-term health implications. Know the warning signs and seek help before it's too late. 'In summer it's quite common for people to catch a summer cold, suffer from hay fever, drink to excess and get a hangover, or come down with a common summer virus such as enteroviruses, rhinoviruses, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause flu-like symptoms and respiratory illnesses. Additionally, COVID-19 and the flu can also circulate during the summer. All of these illnesses can cause symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath and fatigue – but they can also be potential signs of the far more sinister carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. 'I've seen so many patients suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning, but they haven't been aware of the symptoms as they so often overlap between common illnesses. The main six symptoms to look out for are headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath and collapse. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If multiple people in your household are experiencing the same symptoms when inside, but they get better when they're outside, this could also be a sign that you have been exposed to increasing levels of CO in your home. It's vital that you visit a medical professional to get checked out.' Prevention The best way to prevent CO poisoning is to have domestic gas appliances safety checked annually, and to have a CO alarm in your home. Northern Gas Networks has also offered some crucial guidance on what to do to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning in summer: Pack a portable carbon monoxide alarm when travelling Whether you're staying in a caravan, a hotel or a holiday let in the UK or abroad, make sure you pack a portable CO alarm that will beep and flash if it detects the dangerous gas. Although most hotels and holiday homes have them, you never know if they work or have been properly maintained, so it's always best to take your own to keep safe. It should be an essential item in your suitcase, alongside your SPF. Never take your BBQ inside Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad All BBQs, including portable and disposable ones, produce carbon monoxide whilst they're burning, and can emit the deadly gas for hours after they've been extinguished and are cold to touch. Never take them inside – whether that be in your home, tent, holiday let or caravan. If it begins to rain when you're using one, leave it where it is or safely move it to a sheltered spot outside. Only use outdoor heaters, pizza ovens and camping stoves outside Like BBQs, outdoor fuel burning heaters, pizza ovens and camping stoves should only ever be used outside in open spaces to avoid CO poisoning. CO from these types of appliances can build up quickly in enclosed or unventilated spaces, so you should never take them inside your home, garage, tent, caravan, or holiday let. Get your boiler serviced in the summer It's important to get your boiler serviced by a Gas Safe Registered Engineer every year. Summer is a great time to do it as engineers are usually quieter. Although we use our boilers less in the summer, most of us still use them daily to heat our water, so make sure yours is working properly and place a CO alarm nearby to alert you if it starts to leak CO. What to do if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad If you have experienced the main symptoms of headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, collapse or loss of consciousness, you must take immediate action. Turn off the appliance that you think may be causing it Open windows and doors Leave the building or place you're in Seek urgent medical advice. Dr Hilary explains: 'A medical professional will carry out breath tests to see if you've been affected by carbon monoxide and will advise you on what to do next.' Call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. They will send out a specialist engineer to investigate the cause.
