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Matthew Panting

Matthew Panting has covered sport in Kent over the past four decades. He joined the KM's sports desk in 2004.

Darts chairman ‘shocked’ by relegation

25 April 2024
Darts chairman ‘shocked’ by relegation

Dartford chairman Steve Irving admits relegation from National League South was the last thing the board expected this season.

The only way was up!

25 April 2024
The only way was up!

Ebbsfleet’s preparations for next season in the National League are well under way because boss Danny Searle was confident they would avoid the drop.

Bartlett gets green light for T20 Blast

23 April 2024
Bartlett gets green light for T20 Blast

Kent have confirmed that Xavier Bartlett will feature for them in this summer’s Vitality Blast.

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It was much harder being on the sidelines watching!

23 April 2024
It was much harder being on the sidelines watching!

On-loan defender Declan Skura admitted he felt for Ebbsfleet’s fans after their dramatic last-day escape in the National League.

Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final

22 April 2024
Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final

A late winner ensured Maidstone United triumphed over 10-man Dartford on Sunday.

Kent Merit Under-18 Boys Cup Final

22 April 2024
Kent Merit Under-18 Boys Cup Final

Rusthall held on against 10-man Cray Wanderers to take the honours on Sunday.

Everyone had written us off…so this is phenomenal!

21 April 2024
Everyone had written us off…so this is phenomenal!

Keeping Ebbsfleet in the National League was the best day of manager Danny Searle’s career in football.

Report: Ebbsfleet stay up after final-day draw

20 April 2024
Report: Ebbsfleet stay up after final-day draw

Ebbsfleet survived on the final day of the National League season after claiming a goalless draw to relegate Boreham Wood.

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Matchday Live: Mansfield v Gillingham, Boreham Wood v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Hampton

20 April 2024
Matchday Live: Mansfield v Gillingham, Boreham Wood v Ebbsfleet, Maidstone v Hampton

Attention turns to Gillingham and Maidstone after Ebbsfleet survived on the final day of the National League season.

DFDS Kent Women’s Plate Final

19 April 2024
DFDS Kent Women’s Plate Final

There was no shortage of goals in the DFDS Kent Women’s Plate Final on Thursday night.

Last chance to salvage some honour

19 April 2024
Last chance to salvage some honour

Dartford may be relegated but pride is at stake this weekend, and boss Ady Pennock wants to send the fans home happy after a season to forget.

Survival would mean more

19 April 2024
Survival would mean more

Ebbsfleet’s fate is in their hands this weekend and keeper Mark Cousins says staying up will top last season’s title triumph.

Football fixtures and results

19 April 2024
Football fixtures and results

Catch up with all the week’s football fixtures and results here.

Blueprint for success is simple

18 April 2024
Blueprint for success is simple

Kent head coach Matt Walker wants his side to take a leaf out of their rivals’ book by doing the basics better.

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Darts’ renaissance is already under way

18 April 2024
Darts’ renaissance is already under way

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has got a head start in plotting his club’s return to National League South.

Fam-iliar face helps Jaydn call the shots!

18 April 2024
Fam-iliar face helps Jaydn call the shots!

Jaydn Denly credits wise words from uncle Joe during the pair’s second-innings partnership against Essex for his game-saving knock.

Kent admit defeat with overseas options

17 April 2024
Kent admit defeat with overseas options

Kent head coach Matt Walker has admitted defeat in their quest to bring in an additional overseas player.

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Boss Searle confident Ebbsfleet will stay up

16 April 2024
Boss Searle confident Ebbsfleet will stay up

Ebbsfleet manager Danny Searle has urged his players to “tidy up” their game as the fight for survival continues.

‘One of his great attributes is his temperament’

16 April 2024
‘One of his great attributes is his temperament’

Kent head coach Matt Walker led the praise for teenage debutant Jaydn Denly after their County Championship draw at Essex on Monday.

Teenager Denly guides Kent to final-day draw

15 April 2024
Teenager Denly guides Kent to final-day draw

Jaydn Denly came to Kent’s rescue as they left Essex with a draw on the final day of their County Championship clash.

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