A heat health alert which covers Kent has been upgraded from yellow to amber as an ongoing heatwave continues to raise temperatures across the nation. Blanketing the entire south east region, the yellow alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) first came into effect yesterday morning.

Experts say more thought must be given to adapting homes and cities to mitigate against rising temperatures and minimise excess deaths.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that a "rise in deaths" is likely, particularly among those ages 65 and over or with health conditions, with the heatwave set to continue into the seco