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  • Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100

    Thunderstorms weather warning - advice and information

    Published: 28 July 2021

    Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and lightning forecast for some areas - flooding Incident Line number - 0300 2000 100.

  • Help and support for students and parents at results time

    Published: 26 July 2021

    Impartial advice and guidance is available to those awaiting exam results
  • Chemical symbol for harmful skin and eye irritation

    Keep safe at the beach and coast

    Published: 22 July 2021

    People are being warned to take care at the coast or risk tragic consequences.
  • Sun shining and a thermometer

    Extreme heat warning - information and advice

    Published: 20 July 2021

    The Met Office has issued a weather warning for extreme heat.

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  • Carbon monoxide dangers if camping, caravanning or boatingPublished: 14 July 2021
  • Fire and summer safety advicePublished: 08 July 2021
  • Heavy rain warning - advice and informationPublished: 05 July 2021
  • Further relaxations to COVID-19 restrictionsPublished: 05 July 2021
  • Rates discount deadline approachingPublished: 30 June 2021
  • Forest visitors - pay attention to warning signs and take carePublished: 25 June 2021
  • Protect yourself against tick bitesPublished: 22 June 2021
  • Screening can help prevent cervical cancerPublished: 17 June 2021
  • Careers guidance application for year 12 pupils now livePublished: 16 June 2021
  • Preventing diabetes and recognising its symptomsPublished: 15 June 2021

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