Hold onto your woolly hats - but dust off your bikini for sky-high summer temperatures this year.

That is the prediction from the KM's amateur weatherman Lester Gosbee, who has forecast extremes of temperatures over the next few months.

The start of 2009 is given a frosty reception, with Lester estimating daytime temperatures will plummet to below freezing for the first time since 1997.

But you will be able to enjoy a credit crunching summer by staying at home, Lester predicts.

Kent's thermometers should top the 'nineties in July and August, leaving us to scoff at those who have booked a fortnight in the Med!

• For the full Gosbee forecast click on this link.