The UK heatwave is coming – 8 cooling essentials to buy before the weekend

Keep your cool with these handy items this week, and into the weekend! (Picture: Metro/Getty)

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, the UK is set to experience a heatwave this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 28 degrees. 

While we can’t wait for the temperatures to rise, enjoy a picnic in the park or drinks in the pub garden, we’d be re...