Some Watford businesses have shut or reduced services due to the record-breaking temperatures expected today.

A red weather warning is in place for the area rest of the day with the Met Office warning of a risk to life and wider infrastructure.

With temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 38 degrees in Watford today - check out which businesses have closed or altered their services. 

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  • No.8 at The Red Lion, in Vicarage Road, has been closed today and yesterday due to the heat and staff recommended everyone stays safe and hydrated over the heatwave.
  • Random Café, in Garsmouth Way, a non-profit pop-up project that reduces food waste, has confirmed it will not open again until Thursday.
  • The Plant Shop, in Hempstead Road, brought in temporary opening hours due to the heat, which would be especially tough in a greenhouse, including full closures from Sunday until today.
  • Alternatives Watford, a charity organisation in Clarendon Road, closed from Sunday until today, for the safety of staff during the heatwave.
  • Three libraries, Bovingdon, Leverstock Green and Kings Langley, have closed early and the council has said disruption may continue for a few days.

Do you know of any others? Let us know by emailing fintan.mcguinness@newsquest.co.uk and we'll add them to the list.

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