Lydia Bright divides opinion as she calls heatwave school closures 'madness' despite extreme temperatures

Reality star Lydia Bright has sparked controversy by criticizing school closures during a UK heatwave. She argues that children are accustomed to such temperatures and that closures disrupt working families.
Why it matters
The article reflects the ongoing tension between public health safety measures and the practical challenges faced by working parents during extreme weather events.
Comments 3am Jamie Roberts Senior Showbiz and TV Reporter 22:28, 24 Jun 2026 View 5 Images Lydia had her say on the school closures (Image: Instagram/lydiabright)
The article presents the celebrity's opinion alongside expert warnings about heat exhaustion, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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