COUNTER terrorism officers are holding a briefing with retail workers in Barnsley to discuss the heightened threat level as a result of Islamic State tensions in Iraq and Syria.

Det Insp Colin Wilson said in a letter to businesses: "The briefing is intended to bring staff up to date with the current threat levels as well as providing practical advice and assistance in identifying and reporting suspicious activity."

The meeting is on November 26 from 9am to 12noon. Businesses are asked to email a list of those wishing to attend to jonathan.brook@southyorks.pnn.police.uk