TENDRING is being put on red alert as air pollution levels are expected to soar tomorrow.

 A smog alert has been issued for the area with the risk level rising from low to high overnight.

Experts at Defra are warning people with health problems to take extra care.

People with lung and heart problems are urged reduce strenuous physical exertion, especially outdoors and if they experience symptoms.

People with asthma may need to use their inhaler more often and older people are being told to reduce physical exertion.

Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, a cough or sore throat should reduce activity.

Pollution levels should drop back down to normal by the weekend.

The Essex Weather Centre says temperatures could reach 20C by the end of the week.