Baton tour carries message of hope through Kent

Dozens of people affected by suicide have carried an Olympic torch-style baton through Kent as part of a national campaign.

The Baton of Hope travelled through Medway, Maidstone, and Canterbury on Monday, ahead of an "evening of hope" at Dreamland Margate.

The baton first toured England in 2023, and Kent is among 20 areas it is visiting during the second tour.

The campaign aims to raise awareness of suicide prevention support and to encourage people to talk openly about mental health struggles.