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Snow in Kent: latest news

22:18, 29 January 2019

updated: 08:36, 30 January 2019

Kent has escaped any serious snowfall overnight but one school has confirmed it will close today.

Many parts of the county saw flurries just after 10pm - but forecasters' predictions that it would settle appear to have been wide of the mark.

There are no major issues reported this morning, but KentOnline will have the latest travel news and school closures throughout today.

Snow falling in Gravesend at about 10pm. Picture: Fraser Gray
Snow falling in Gravesend at about 10pm. Picture: Fraser Gray

Full details of any schools shutting for the day can be found here.

Ide Hill Church of England Primary School in Sevenoaks is so far the only school which has confirmed it will be closed today due to the adverse weather conditions.

There will also be regular updates on any school closures kmfm.

The snow has caused some issues in the west of the county.

The Knole estate in Sevenoaks has closed its house, car park, cafe and shop this morning due to snow and icy conditions.

Snow was reported overnight in Medway, Meopham, Gravesend, Tonbridge and Maidstone.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow running until noon on Wednesday.

Bolner Close in Chatham this morning (6858086)
Bolner Close in Chatham this morning (6858086)
Bolner Close in Chatham this morning (6858105)
Bolner Close in Chatham this morning (6858105)
Snow falling at the Three Daws pub in Gravesend at about 10pm. Picture: Fraser Gray
Snow falling at the Three Daws pub in Gravesend at about 10pm. Picture: Fraser Gray

There is a further warning in place from Thursday afternoon until 3pm Friday.

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