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Double Olympic winner Kelly Holmes is being cheered through her home town, the Kent village of Hildenborough.

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Thousands of fans, many waving Union flags, flocked to catch a glimpse of their hero.

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Holmes, 34, is the first British runner to win two golds in one Olympics since 1920.

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Several family members were said to have joined the champion on the open-topped bus.

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Holmes, wearing both medals, looked proud as she waved back at fans from the bus.

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The athlete, who took gold in Athens both for the 800 and 1,500 metres, earlier said she was "gobsmacked" by her double victory.

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Standing in front of Tonbridge Castle, Holmes thanked the crowd and said this was a day she would never forget.

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The athlete said she was "overwhelmed" by the reception, and called for a round of applause for the rest of team GB.