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Birmingham heatwave live as schools close, Greggs shuts stores and disruption continues
A rare threat to life has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures are forecast to top 36C in Birmingham
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Urgent advice issued for dog owners during 40C heatwave
An expert has issued vital advice for dogs in water during the heatwave
Two men suffer serious electrical burns in fire near Walsall Railway Station
A number of nearby properties lost power following the blaze
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