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Summer heatwave advice issued

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The Department of Health has issued a warning about the dangers of a summer heatwave and has suggested tips to stay safe in the sun.

Among the advice it says homeowners can stay cool by painting their houses white and planting shrubs for shade.

Jane Hadden reports.

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