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The Met Office has issued 'danger' heatwave alerts for swathes of the country as temperatures shoot above 30C for the West Midlands, south-east and south-west England.

In all of these areas, the chance of a heatwave within the next few days is over 60 per cent, with the Met Office warning that conditions could be dangerous, particularly for the very young, old and those with chronic diseases.

Make sure you stay cool and safe during this hot spell with these essential tips.

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On June 22 1948, HMT Empire Windrush brought hundreds of Caribbean passengers who would soon make the UK their home, many settling within the three boroughs and lending a vibrancy to a London still recovering from the war.  Windrush Day is a celebration of the important contribution that the Caribbean community has made to our city.

Refugee Week (June 17 – 23) is a national celebration which provides an opportunity to recognise and better understand the courage and contribution of refugees. It is a chance for our community to join people across the country to show their support and stand together

Eating red and processed meat increases the risk of an earlier death, experts have warned, as they urged people to switch to fish and vegetables.

Swapping red meat for healthier proteins such as eggs, nuts and fish can lead to a longer life, they said.

Every year millions of people across the UK fall prey to scammers, and London residents are no exception. This year's campaign for Scams Awareness  will take place over two weeks, from the 10th-23rd June.

Volunteers' Week is a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK.

It takes place 1-7 June this year and is an opportunity to explore volunteering in all its diversity.

The Advocacy Project  are currently looking for people who have lived experience of mental health difficulties to join their User Focused Monitoring (UFM) team to help make local services better.

Stroke deaths in England halved in the decade up to 2010 as a result of overhauls which saw more patients taken to specialist centres, a review has found.

Carers Week recognises the invaluable role that unpaid carers play in society. This year Carers Week will run from 10th – 16th June and look at Getting Carers Connected.  There will be a range of trips and events you can attend, finishing with the Carer's Festival of Friday