Social media sites have been abuzz with thousands of posts from people throughout Kent who experienced the earthquake overnight.

Kent still boasts the south east's most Blue Flags, the international mark denoting the world's best beaches.

They say the UK can sometimes see four seasons in one day - today thunderstorms, hail and sunshine hit Kent in a matter of hours.

Kent could see the hottest day of the year so far at the beginning of next week.

The weather warnings may have been lifted, but high winds are still affecting the county, particularly in coastal areas.

Commuters in Maidstone faced delays after a fallen tree and a broken down car blocked main roads.

Parts of the county are being battered by strong gales today as the Met Office issues a weather warning for winds of up to 60mph.

Over 100 new flood wardens have been appointed in towns across the county in a bid to support communities at risk of flooding.

Today's temperatures have exceeded yesterday's, making it the warmest day of the year so far - and one Kent town was the hottest place in the country.

A man has suffered burns after a Transit van caught alight on the M26.

Today is expected to be warmer than parts of Italy and Greece, so a veterinary association is urging dog owns to take extra care of their pets.

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Saharan dust and local and continental pollution could be causing sore eyes and throats across the county today.

KCC Highways has warned motorists of a fallen tree in Alkham Valley Road this morning.

Strong winds are causing travel chaos this morning, with tailbacks around the QEII bridge, roads blocked and delays to ferry services.

A road in Hawkhurst has been shut after a tree fell in the high winds.

Spring may have sprung, but anyone hoping for a warm and bright Easter break will be disappointed as forecasters predict wet and windy conditions.

Viewers missed out on eclipse after grey skies and thick cloud cover blocked visibility.

Well known sporting faces have added their support to a campaign to keep Yalding Cricket Club running, by asking more members to join.

Don't put your winter coats away just yet. After an unseasonably warm weekend, weather experts offer a more gloomy forecast.