Tyne Tees Tyne And Wear Fire And Rescue

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) say they have responded to 35 incidents of people having to be rescued from children's swings this year.

A warning has been issued by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service after it revealed a quarter of the fires had happened in October and November.

Parents are being encouraged to use electric candles on Halloween due to the fire risk for costumes.