Tributes have been paid to a former Highsted pupil with a “heart of gold” who died at Teynham railway station.

Flowers, candles and cards have been left at the station remembering Amber Baker.

She was just 18.

Amber died last Tuesday after being hit by a train.

She spent a lot of time travelling between Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

Friend Emily Langley said: “Amber was the kind of person who would do her own thing, it didn’t always go so well for her, bless her, but she really did have a heart of gold.

“She’d always listen to anyone’s problems and try and help no matter how small or petty.

“Amber planned to go into the Navy and had started her application to do so.

“I think she was pretty excited to do that.

“A few of us, including her partner, went to Milton Creek to set off balloons for her.”

A group of friends set up a fundraising page on mental health charity Mind’s website.

A message explains they want to raise money and awareness for mental health issues, because they believe there is “nowhere near enough” education at the moment.

“Maybe if there was then we would not have to be setting up this page for our beloved friend,” said the message.

“She was a friend to all and everyone has their own special memory of her so please spread the word and share our memories.”

The page had already raised more than £80.

A balloon release is due to take place on Leysdown beach on Sunday, April 30, at 7pm.

All are welcome and balloons will be provided in exchange for a donation to Mind.

A quiz in memory of Amber will take place at the Fruiterers Arms in Rodmersham from 7pm on June 7.

Tickets £5 per person, with teams of four to eight. There will also be a raffle.

School friend Millii Rose added: “She was always up for a laugh. She just liked being around people that’s why so many are missing her now.”

The teenager’s death is not being treated as suspicious and her family are being supported by specialist police officers.

Donate via the online fundraising page here.