Kent Morning Briefing
Monday, 22 June 2026
The day in Kent · Kent is bracing for temperatures of up to 38°C after the Met Office extended its extreme heat warning for the county — health officials say the risks go well beyond sunburn. Residents are urged to check on vulnerable neighbours and follow official guidance as the most intense heat of the summer bears down this week.
The day ahead in Kent
Weather
Forecast unavailable.
Warning: Amber warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England; Amber warning of extreme heat affecting London & South East England
Travel
Roads (1 incident): M25 — M25 Anti-clockwise Jct 22 exit slip road closure.
Rail: All Kent services running to schedule.
As of 05:00 from National Highways + National Rail.
Coastal tides
Dover: High 05:30 (5.74m) · Low 12:42 (1.69m) · High 17:44 (5.95m)
Margate: High 06:39 (4.25m) · Low 12:28 (1.31m) · High 18:48 (4.32m)
Tides via tidetimes.co.uk.
5 things to know
- Ashford pursuit ends with tyre deflation device across Great Chart and Kingsnorth
- Kent Police seek public help identifying suspect in Strood burglary CCTV images
- Gillingham attempted robbery: CCTV image released, witnesses urged to come forward
- Met Office extends extreme heat warning; Kent could hit 38°C this week
Top Kent Stories
- Kent Police Release CCTV Images After Reported Burglary in Strood
Published 05:51 BST
Kent Police Release CCTV Images After Reported Burglary in Strood Kent Police have published CCTV stills following a reported burglary in Strood and are asking members of the public to help identify… - Man Arrested After Overnight Police Pursuit Through Ashford Suburbs
Published 05:51 BST
Man Arrested After Overnight Police Pursuit Through Ashford Suburbs Kent Police used a tyre deflation device to end a pursuit through Great Chart, Singleton, Stanhope and Kingsnorth before arresting… - Kent Police Release CCTV Image After Attempted Robbery in Gillingham
Published 19:01 BST
Officers are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone who recognises a man in CCTV footage to come forward following a suspected attempted robbery in Gillingham. What Happened A man allegedly… - Extreme Heat Warning Extended as Kent Faces Temperatures of Up to 38 C
Published 19:01 BST
The Met Office has extended an extreme heat warning for Kent, with forecasters expecting temperatures in the high 30s and health officials urging residents to take the risks seriously. A Warning That…
Crime & Justice
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Business & Economy
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Kent Sport
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Financial markets
Bank of England (last 7 days):
- Asset Purchase Facility: Gilt Sales – Market Notice 19 June 2026
- PRA sets out adjustments to its market risk internal model approach under Basel 3.1
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 23 April 2026
Markets via Yahoo Finance; ONS + BoE via official feeds.
What’s on today
No public events scheduled today.
Coming up tomorrow
- 10:00 · Pension Fund Committee — Maidstone
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