Plea from bin collection teams as weather heats up

Bristol residents are being asked to leave their bins out earlier this week due to the forecasted hot weather.

Bristol Waste Company is urging people to get their rubbish and recycling bins out before 05:00 BST on Tuesday.

It said starting earlier would help its teams get a "head start on the heat" and "keep them safe".

A spokesperson from Bristol Waste Company said: "Thank you for your patience, we appreciate your support in keeping our crews, you and your neighbours safe."

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The UK Health Security Agency has extended heat health alerts in place across England.

Amber alerts covering the South West, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London and South East will now remain in place until 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

Health alerts serve to warn the public and provide guidance for NHS England, the government and healthcare professionals.

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