Stay safe advice as sweltering conditions continue

WITH no end in sight to the recent heatwave, Solihull Council has issued advice for staying safe in the sun.
In a message yesterday, the local authority urged people to keep an eye on children, the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, all of whom might struggle as the mercury continues to soar.
Other top tips include avoiding being out in the sun between 11am-3pm, when temperatures hit their peak.
People should also apply sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids and never leave pets in a closed, locked vehicle.
Hot, dry conditions are set to continue into next week, with bookies slashing odds that the summer will be one of the warmest on record.
While the weather has seen pubs and supermarkets do a roaring trade locally, a lengthy spell without rain has left verges parched and led to threats of a hose pipe ban.
Severn Trent has advised people to conserve water by avoiding the use sprinklers and taking short showers instead of a bath.