Sheffield: where a gritted street strikes fear into the hearts of residents.


This morning, the Beast from the East roared into Sheffield. Many residents awoke to the realisation that there was no way they’d be getting their cars out. On Thornsett Road, it was different: this quiet residential street had been gritted several times and was crystal clear — unlike all the major roads around it. When residents saw that, they knew it was a terrible sign.

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