Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins

The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

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Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins

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Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

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Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins

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Amber heat health alerts issued for nearly all of England

Heat health alerts have been issued across the country as highs of 36C are forecast this week - with many areas set for a fifth summer heatwave.

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