With the temperature soaring today, many of us will be thinking of grabbing an ice cream to cool down.

So why not take advantage of an offer from KFC which will hand you an ice cream sundae for free.

That's right, free.

All you need is a smartphone - there's no fowl play involved.

According to financial advice site Money Saving Expert, founded by Martin Lewis, the chain's Colonel's Club app is currently handing out free sides for new sign-ups.

According to MSE , when you register at the moment you are automatically awarded three stamps - which can be redeemed for a free side, with no other purchase needed.

Sides include two hot wings, small popcorn chicken, regular fries, a regular soft drink - or an ice cream sundae

The site says: "KFC says there's no planned end date for this offer, but be aware that it could pull the deal at any time.

"After you've claimed your free side, the reward will disappear from the app but the stamps will stay on your account – so if you later spend money at KFC you can accumulate extra stamps on top to earn other rewards.

"Spend enough to earn four more stamps (so you'll have seven in total) and you can get a free snack. Collect a further four stamps (so 11 in total) and you can get £5 off any purchase. Once you've reached 11 stamps, the balance reverts to zero but your £5 off is banked in the app and you have three months to redeem it."