Flushing anything other than the three p’s - pee, poo or toilet paper - can lead to blockages leading to flooding and affecting bathing water quality. #BeautyOfTheBeach

It's likely to be hot again today and tomorrow! Stay safe by: staying out of the sun, keeping your home as cool as possible – shading windows and shutting them during the day may help and open them when it is cooler at night. Keep drinking fluids too. If there’s anybody you know, for example an older person living on their own, who might be at special risk, make sure they know what to do. Click here for our top tips for staying safe in the heat: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Heatwave-warning-and-advice

Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease. Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or somebody you know can be obtained from NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk/summerhealth, NHS 111 or from your local chemist. Click here for our top tips for staying safe in the heat: https://www.iow.gov.uk/news/Heatwave-warning-and-advice

Did you know, 8 million tonnes of plastic is dumped in seas each year – the equivalent weight to 40,000 blue whales? We can all make a difference and help protect our beaches and the marine life living there by simply putting rubbish in the bin. #BeautyOfTheBeach

Have you checked out our test website homepage yet? We'd really appreciate your feedback on our test 'service first' approach. Take a look and complete the survey: https://www.iow.gov.uk/trialhomepage.aspx #doitonline