BREAKING: Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

An amber heat health alert has been issued for large parts of England over fears of "significant impacts" from the upcoming heatwave.

This covers East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and the South East.

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