Thousands were made homeless, businesses and homes destroyed, and livestock drowned in one night of misery more than 70 years ago.

What is a polar vortex and could the same weather phenomenon which caused 2018's Beast from the East return next month with more heavy snow?

Parts of Kent will be hit by difficult driving conditions tomorrow as a fog warning is issued by the Met Office.

The cold snap is set to continue into next week, with more warnings of ice, snow and extreme cold expected.

Expected rising river levels have caused a flood warning to be issued for residents and businesses.

Freezing temperatures, ice and sleet have plunged the county into an icy snap but what is the official advice when a cold weather alert is issued?

An extreme cold warning has been issued lasting all week, with motorists facing treacherous conditions.

It might feel cold today but it's nothing compared to the Big Freeze of 1963, when the average temperature was -2.1C and the sea froze in Kent.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy rain could turn to snow causing travel disruption across Kent.

The Environment Agency has warned of possible flooding in Kent as heavy rain is set to continue, followed by severe cold weather.

Bitterly cold temperatures, sleet and snow are expected next week prompting an appeal from Highways staff to drivers to give gritters space to work.

January's torrential downpours show no signs of disappearing with more persistent heavy rain in the latest Met Office long range forecast.

As Europe basks in one of its warmest ever winters the Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK's hottest year on record.

Residents were given a rude awakening when a tree came crashing down, crushing a car and damaging a house.

The Environment Agency is warning people to beware of possible flooding due to rising river levels.

Several flood alerts have been issued across the county as a result of heavy rain.

Revellers heading out for New Year's Eve may have their celebrations dampened as several weather warnings are put in place.

The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US will also cause Kent to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office says.

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts covering three parts of the county.

Two lanes on the M20 have been closed due to flooding.