WASTE collections have stopped today following a second day of scorching temperatures. 

Bracknell Forest Council issued an update this morning to residents about the heat having an impact on their waste crews.

The council said: "Crews have worked really hard to catch up on yesterday's collections.

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"If your bins have been missed today, our crews will be collecting again from 5:30am on Wednesday,  July 20. Pease leave your bin out ready for collection. A big thank you to our crews for all their hard work in the heat.

"Thank you for your understanding and helping keep our crews safe."