With more hot dry weather forecast, homes are being asked to use water wisely, with the Environment Agency admitting it's watching levels 'closely'.

A level two warning has been issued as temperatures in Kent are expected to reach 30C today ahead of next week's heatwave.

High pressure is going to bring very hot dry weather to Kent over the next week with some forecasts warning of the potential for another heatwave.

Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are set to hit Kent today for the second time in a week.

A spectacular view of the sun peaking above the horizon met early-risers this morning on the longest day of the year.

Tuesday marks this year's Summer Solstice but what does the weather forecast look like for the longest day of the year?

Thousands of day-trippers and locals flocked to these award-winning Kent beaches on the hottest day of the year so far.

Beachgoers have been making the most of the sun as the country goes through a heatwave.

Temperatures could hit 34C, the Met Office is warning, which has prompted public health officials to raise the heat-health alert level.

The Met Office has issued a level 3 heat-health warning ahead of the weekend's heatwave.

Heat exhaustion can pose a real danger to pets, so here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

With temperatures set to soar in the coming days, public health experts have warned of the potential health risks for vulnerable people.

Temperatures are forecast to reach above 30C next week when the county basks in balmy weather hotter than Jamaica.

Hayfever sufferers are being told to prepare for very high pollen levels as warm sunny weather sweeps into Kent just as grass pollen levels peak.

A weather warning for Kent which threatened to dampen Jubilee spirits has been lifted.

Weekend jubilee celebrations might get off to a wet start tomorrow with the Met Office predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Thunder, lightning and hail have stormed down over some parts of the county.

After basking in the glorious sunshine earlier this week, the summer weather came to an abrupt end overnight as the storms rolled in.

Red-coloured 'blood rain' could fall on Kent as Saharan dust mixes with thunderstorms rolling in.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, which could bring flash flooding and travel disruption to the county.