Residents 'deeply saddened' by major quayside fire

Devastated residents have spoken about the "shocking" major fire which ripped through an industrial building in Kent.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called at about 00:30 BST on Sunday to Standard Quay in Faversham, with six fire engines deployed to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Joshua White, the son of Quayside Properties owner Michael White, said the fire destroyed the Pottery Room and JC Lock & Safe.

Mr White said they are "deeply saddened by the loss of these businesses, adding they are "working closely with those affected to provide whatever support they can".