HOMELESS shelters across Worcestershire will open their doors tonight as the temperatures drop below freezing.
The cold weather means that the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol will come into effect, meaning that the shelters in Worcester, Evesham and Malvern are due to open their doors for the night.
SWEP automatically comes into effect when the weather is forecast to be below freezing to help rough sleepers out of the cold for the night.
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