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Tips on staying cool in a heatwave

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The first weather health alert of the summer has been issued as temperatures are set to soar in parts of the UK.

Peaks of 31C (87.8F) across East Anglia and south-east England are expected on Friday and Saturday.

Dr Carol Cooper spoke to BBC Breakfast to offer some tips on staying cool in the heatwave.

READ MORE: Hot weather prompts health alert

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