Sheep from Romney Marsh are to cross London Bridge on Sunday in a bid to promote Kent's agricultural economy.

Former High Sheriff of Kent, Amanda Cottrell, will be leading six New Romney rams across the bridge, to highlight Produced in Kent.

She will be joined by TV chef Gary Rhodes, HRH The Princess Royal’s son Viscount Linley and television historian and author Dr David Starkey.

Mrs Cottrell is allowed to drive sheep across the bridge after being named as a Freeman of the City of London.

As Patron of Produced in Kent, she is aiming to encourage people to source food locally, supporting farmers and making the most of fresh seasonal produce.

As well as boosting the county’s economy, buying produce close to home helps to reduce the amount of miles that food travels, and significantly reduces its ‘carbon footprint’.

Mrs Cottrell said: "I am very much looking forward to the event."

KCC Deputy Leader Alex King, (who founded Produced in Kent and is also a Freeman of the City of London) added: "Amanda is an outstanding advocate of Kent, and her support to some of the county’s causes is truly invaluable. This event brings a little piece of Kent to the big city and helps get our message across."