People are warned to keep off ice in cold spells

THE public have been warned to stay away from frozen bodies of water ahead of the incoming spell of cold weather.

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Snow and ice warnings are expected as wintry conditions arrive, with temperatures set to plummet.

Prolonged temperatures at or below zero could see rivers, ponds and lakes freeze over. While it can be tempting to walk out onto frozen water, Northumberland County Council's cabinet member for public safety has warned doing so could put lives at risk.