Torrential rain has swept across the county, causing travel disruption and flash floods.

Heavy downpours have caused flooding, with Southern Water setting up road closures and pumps in the worst-affected areas.

Firefighters are warning motorists to avoid flooded roads after two people were rescued from a car stuck in the water after heavy rain.

Kent has recorded the hottest September day since 1911 - notching up an incredible 34.4C!

A town in Kent can lay claim to recording the hottest temperature in the UK so far this year.

Heavy rain is predicted to spread from the west and could see parts of the county deluged

Queues have built up on two major roads this morning due to poor visibility and speed restrictions after Saturday's bridge collapse.

People were woken by loud thunder as heavy rain and dramatic storms hit Kent - with one property going up in flames following a lightning strike.

The fifth victim who died during yesterday's tragic events on Camber Sands has been named by friends.

Lace up your walking boots for the seven day White Cliffs Walking Festival, starting today

Public health experts have issued a heatwave alert as temperatures are expected to soar as high as 30c this week.

It may be the peak of summer, but a severe weather warning has been issued for unseasonably strong winds and heavy showers.

The county's on alert - as a major heatwave is set to push temperatures into the high 30s.

On this day in 2003 one Kent Town recorded its hottest day ever.

Residents spotted this tornado-type funnel cloud over Kent this morning. But what is a funnel cloud?

A hospital was so overcrowded due to heat-related admissions that a heavily pregnant mum was forced to sit on the waiting room floor.

It's been hotter than Hawaii and Greece this week and people flocked to a local park to make the most of the sun.

Temperatures hit 33C yesterday in what was the hottest day of the year so far.

Several London stations are overcrowded this evening following widespread delays on Southeastern's network due to signal failures.

It's been a shirts off, legs out, ice creams in hand, red noses and sticky sun cream kind of start to the week.