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Residents' anger over flats turned into 'ovens'

Residents' anger over flats turned into 'ovens'
BBC England Monday 03 August 2026, 05:09 UTC 1 min read
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Families tell of their anger at work taking place during a heatwave, creating unbearable conditions.

Families tell of their anger at work taking place during a heatwave, creating unbearable conditions.
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