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Late wickets help to nurse Kent wounds

Late wickets help to nurse Kent wounds

Wickets late in the day helped nurse Kent wounds as Somerset dominated the first day of the two counties’ County Championship match at Taunton.

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Connolly’s winning start

Connolly’s winning start

South Kent Harriers runner Margaret Connolly was on England Masters duty at the Birmingham 10k race - and it proved a winning weekend.

Heading ban in youth football

Heading ban in youth football

Heading will be banned in all football matches for players aged under-9 from the start of next season.

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Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Fleet chief’s warning to football bosses

Communication from the football authorities has to improve, according to Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine.

Fury’s praise for rising Chatham star Moses Itauma ahead of boxing’s big night in Riyadh

Fury’s praise for rising Chatham star Moses Itauma ahead of boxing’s big night in Riyadh

Moses Itauma fights for a title this weekend on the undercard of a huge night of boxing and is being tipped for greatness by the main man Tyson Fury.

‘My Costa card is going through the roof’ - Pennock fuels the fire

‘My Costa card is going through the roof’ - Pennock fuels the fire

Boss Ady Pennock has joked how meetings with potential Dartford transfer targets have enabled him to get a lot of free drinks at Costa Coffee.

Smart: We’re still learning!

Smart: We’re still learning!

Chairman Gary Smart thinks Faversham’s board learnt a lot during the 2023/24 season.

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Coyle recruits a familiar face

Coyle recruits a familiar face

Manager Jamie Coyle knows all about his first Whitstable summer signing.

It’s Hammer time for Kings

It’s Hammer time for Kings

Kent Kings meet Thurrock Hammers in the Tunnel Trophy at the Old Gun Site in Iwade on Sunday.

Skippers set for derby

Skippers set for derby

It will be derby day in Canterbury in the Kent League Premier Division this Saturday.

‘A big win – but nothing more’

‘A big win – but nothing more’

The Mote's new captain Mike Ruffell hailed the composure and discipline displayed by his side away to local rivals Leeds & Broomfield.

Footballers want to be dressed for success

Footballers want to be dressed for success

Two well-known non-league footballers have turned their focus to a sportswear company.

KentOnline’s team of the season

KentOnline’s team of the season

Find out who’s in KentOnline’s team of the season and vote for your star man.

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Put your team in the limelight ahead of the Euros!

Put your team in the limelight ahead of the Euros!

Get your team photo featured in our special supplement ahead of next month's European Championships in Germany.

Gillingham release eight and make four players available for transfer

Gillingham release eight and make four players available for transfer

Gillingham have announced their retained list with four players made available and eight leaving on the expiry of their contracts this summer.

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First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

First look inside Bluewater’s £3m football dome backed by footballing legends

Famous footballing faces have graced the turf of a brand new multi-million-pound football dome just days before it launches to the public.

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Bay’s grounds for optimism

Bay’s grounds for optimism

Herne Bay manager Steve Lovell reckons he is in charge of the best club in Isthmian South East - with the best ground to boot!

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Black wins first major medal

Black wins first major medal

Tunbridge Wells’ Freya Black is hitting form at just the right time ahead of this summer’s Olympics.

Fleet transfer plans on track

Fleet transfer plans on track

Ebbsfleet chief executive Damian Irvine believes the club will experience a “simpler” time in the transfer marker this summer.

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Gillingham’s young coach creates a storm in the play-offs

Gillingham’s young coach creates a storm in the play-offs

Gillingham’s former winger and academy coach Jermaine McGlashan never achieved promotion as a player but has found success quickly as a manager.

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Kedwell’s plan for Ashford

Kedwell’s plan for Ashford

New Ashford boss Danny Kedwell has vowed to bring entertaining football to Homelands.

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Skipper’s praise for Fagg

Skipper’s praise for Fagg

Zack Fagg made a superb start to the summer for Sandwich Town, top scoring in both games on their first competitive weekend.

Stones winger Sole on Livingston move

Stones winger Sole on Livingston move

Liam Sole moves to Scotland full of confidence after his season with Maidstone.

Thompson guides Minster over the line in season opener at Blackheath

Thompson guides Minster over the line in season opener at Blackheath

Minster captain David Masters admitted they could have made it easier for themselves against Blackheath on Saturday.

‘We get a lot of digs... you have to bite your tongue’ – How Chatham have risen above the critics

‘We get a lot of digs... you have to bite your tongue’ – How Chatham have risen above the critics

Chatham Town chairman Kevin Hake embraced the local community from day one and the club is now getting the rewards.

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Wise words boost Kent wicketkeeper Finch

Wise words boost Kent wicketkeeper Finch

Harry Finch has told how a chat with England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes helped inspire his stumping in Kent’s County Championship win at Lancashire.

I wasn’t ready for it to be my ‘Last Waltz’ - Clemence’s message to Gillingham fans

I wasn’t ready for it to be my ‘Last Waltz’ - Clemence’s message to Gillingham fans

Stephen Clemence says it was a privilege to have managed at Gillingham in his first response since leaving the club.

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‘Hopefully, he’s full of them’

‘Hopefully, he’s full of them’

Head coach Matt Walker hopes Kent batsman Jack Leaning’s mammonth unbeaten century against Worcestershire can help kick-start his season.

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Maxwell overwhelmed by U-turn reaction

Maxwell overwhelmed by U-turn reaction

Ryan Maxwell knows he’s made the right decision after a swift return to Sittingbourne.

Porter’s plans given the go-ahead

Porter’s plans given the go-ahead

It’s all systems go for Lydd Town boss Scott Porter after a three-hour meeting with the club.

Back our young guns, boss urges Margate

Back our young guns, boss urges Margate

Margate under-23s boss Salim Usman has urged the club’s prospective new manager to give his title-winning players more chances in the first team.

Champions planning ahead

Champions planning ahead

Off-the-pitch plans are already in place at Southern Counties East Premier Division champions Deal.

Invicta’s squad taking shape

Invicta’s squad taking shape

Folkestone Invicta have confirmed their retained and released list.

“Time well spent” – Sheppey’s new assistant on learning from the best

“Time well spent” – Sheppey’s new assistant on learning from the best

Darren Blackburn says a year working alongside manager Steve Watt at Hythe was a real benefit to his own coaching career.

Kedwell named Ashford boss

Kedwell named Ashford boss

Ashford United have appointed Danny Kedwell as their new manager.

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Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

Superbike champ sues for £1m after career-ending crash

Six-times British superbike champion Shane Byrne is suing for compensation after a horror crash that left him with devastating spinal injuries.

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Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

Hill ‘has no answers’ for lack of pace at Brands

Jake Hill is at a loss to explain his lack of pace after enduring a "tricky" weekend in the British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch.

“What we have achieved together is just unreal” – Kedwell’s heartfelt message after Chats exit

“What we have achieved together is just unreal” – Kedwell’s heartfelt message after Chats exit

Chatham Town have announced the departure of assistant boss Danny Kedwell.

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Higgs leaves Tonbridge | Jay awaiting answers from others

Higgs leaves Tonbridge | Jay awaiting answers from others

Double player-of-the-year Jordan Higgs has left Tonbridge after receiving an offer of full-time football.

‘We have to be thinking about 100 points’

‘We have to be thinking about 100 points’

Ben Smith is using Ramsgate’s Isthmian South East play-off disappointment as motivation to go one better next season.

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Duo in the medals

Duo in the medals

Tunbridge Wells’ Will Bayley reached the gold standard at the Slovenia Para Open, while there was a silver lining for Minster’s Ross Wilson.

Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

Hotel, spa and wedding venue planned for golf club

Proposals have been unveiled to create Kent’s first health and wellbeing-focused leisure destination.

Kent Track & Field Championships round-up

Kent Track & Field Championships round-up

Check out our picture special from the Kent Track & Field Championships at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford over the weekend.

Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent bat out final day for draw

Kent batted out the final day of their County Championship match against Worcestershire at Canterbury to secure a third draw of the season.

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Gillingham’s former keeper now a manager

Gillingham’s former keeper now a manager

A new challenge awaits the former Gillingham goalkeeper after stepping up to manage in the National South.

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Cup Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Cup Final

Player-manager Luke Coleman scored twice as Barnehurst lifted the DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Cup on Sunday.

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy Final

DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy Final

Brewmaster High Halden have won the DFDS Kent Sunday Junior Trophy for the first time.

How EFL’s record TV deal impacts Gillingham

How EFL’s record TV deal impacts Gillingham

Gillingham’s managing director Joe Comper weighs up financial benefits of new TV deal with supporter experience.

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Kent League Premier Division round-up

Kent League Premier Division round-up

There was a winning start on their Kent League Premier Division return for Canterbury while champions Lordswood began their title defence well.

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