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Five weird and wonderful gadgets for beating the UK HEATWAVE – from iPhone fan to ‘ice vest’

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AS Britons brace for a record breaking heatwave this week it's more important than ever to stay cool.

A red “danger to life” alert is in place over the next 48 hours, with the Met Office predicting temperatures could reach 40C in some places.

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Commuters told to only travel if 'absolutely necessary'Credit: LNP

And fans are flying off shop shelves - Currys has revealed a massive 300 per cent increase in sales over the last three days compared to the week before.

"Last week we recorded selling over 17k fans, which is a record sale of fans this year," Lara Brittain, appliances Expert for the retailer said.

But what else can you try to keep cool?

Here are some wild products available online.

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Neck fan

If you want some fresh air to the face without having to fan yourself the old fashioned way, the neck fan could be the answer.

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This bizarre USB-C charged gadget sits around the neck like a pair of headphones.

It's bladeless, which creators say will prevent hair getting caught up.

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There's nothing worse than struggling to sleep at night because of the heat.

bFan aims to bring back some cool comfort with a fan that attaches to the end of your bed.

The quiet cage is said to pump out a gentle stream of air under your duvet to take away excess heat and humidity.

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