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We are testing the UK’s Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
This is a test of Emergency Alerts, a new UK government service that will warn you if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby.
In a real emergency, follow the instructions in the alert to keep yourself and others safe.
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This is a test. You do not need to take any action.
Sent by the UK government at 2:59pm on Sunday 23 April 2023
This alert was sent to England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Surrounding areas might also have received the alert.