An elderly woman has died in a house fire in Hythe.

A male neighbour, who tried to tackle the blaze, has been taken to hospital suffering smoke inhalation.

The woman is named on floral tributes left at the scene as Sheila.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service were called to a property in North Road at about 9am.

The cause of the fire, which is not thought to be suspicious, is being investigated by fire investigators and Kent Police.