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The temperature is set to cool down in Kent, Sussex and Surrey over the next few days.

Highways officers say traffic on the motorway near Folkestone was being diverted via the A20.

Highways officers say traffic on the motorway near Folkestone was being diverted via the A20.

Julie Wood, who started at Lee's Barbers in Dartford in 1985, is celebrating 40 years in the job.

Julie Wood, who started at Lee's Barbers in Dartford in 1985, is celebrating 40 years in the job.

Tracey Howe, who is currently walking through Kent, is trekking 5,000 miles around Britain.

Tracey Howe, who is currently walking through Kent, is trekking 5,000 miles around Britain.

Voters have until 22:00 BST on Thursday to cast their ballot.

Sir Keir Starmer says the forces' sweetheart provided "the soundtrack for our greatest generation."

Sir Keir Starmer says the forces' sweetheart provided "the soundtrack for our greatest generation."

Tim Mcmahon was speaking to BBC South Today on a special programme about water use.

Tim Mcmahon was speaking to BBC South Today on a special programme about water use.

Tony Adams uses his own experiences to help others at addiction support charity The Forward Trust.

Tony Adams uses his own experiences to help others at addiction support charity The Forward Trust.

Canterbury City Council says it is looking into how to protect Westgate Gardens from selfie seekers.

Canterbury City Council says it is looking into how to protect Westgate Gardens from selfie seekers.

A man is found with a suspected stab wound following reports of an assault, police say.

A man is found with a suspected stab wound following reports of an assault, police say.

Inland areas could reach 27C on Thursday - making it the hottest 1 May on record.

Inland areas could reach 27C on Thursday - making it the hottest 1 May on record.