PEOPLE from across the county came together for a two-minute silence today, a week after the bombings that killed at least 52 and injured 700.

Kent's people joined millions across Europe in holding the silence at noon to remember those that lost their lives, were injured or are still missing after the horrific events of last week.

A special service was held at Canterbury Cathedral either side of the two-minute silence to offer prayers.

Prayers have been offered at every service held in the Cathedral since last Thursday morning for the victims, their families and all affected by the bombings.

A multi-faith service was held in Gravesend.

A special ceremony was also led by the mayor of Tunbridge Wells, Cllr Jennie Paulson-Ellis, and the interim chief executive of Tunbridge Wells borough council, Philip Thomas, at the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

The service was attended by people from all faiths, and representatives from the Muslim community contributed to the proceedings.

Tunbridge Wells Town Hall was closed between 11.30am and midday to allow staff to attend.

Cllr Paulson-Ellis said: "We will show that multi-faith communities are united against terrorism, and we in Tunbridge Wells are no different."

Elsewhere, among the many who observed the silence on Sittingbourne High Street, Wesley Gower of Knightsfield Road, Milton Regis, took off his baseball cap and stood on the pavement deep in his own thoughts.

He said: "I used to live near King's Cross station so I just wanted to pay my own respects."