Climate

First UK cold health alert issued as temperatures plummet

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First winter cold health alert issued by UKHSA covering North West and West Midlands.

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Yellow alert active from 9am Thursday until 12pm Saturday.

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Temperatures predicted to fall below average with frost and biting winds.

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Over-65s and those with heart or lung conditions urged to take extra precautions.

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