Sammy Woodhouse took to social media to slam Rotherham council in a post with almost 8,000 views.

She said in a tweet: “Absolutely disgusting that Rotherham Council has left a women and her small children without heating for three days and could have to wait until Wednesday to get her boiler fixed. It’s absolutely freezing temperatures. It’s just not good enough!”

In a reply to a comment under the tweet Ms Woodhouse claims that the woman is being listed as a priority but her boiler still isn’t being fixed.

A spokesperson from Rotherham Council said: “Following a report of the issue, we have made arrangements for an emergency appointment and the problem was resolved the same evening. Residents who have emergency repair requests should report them as soon as possible by calling 01709 336009.”

Edited by Alex Jones