Ben Brookes is determined to take the final step with Maidstone this season and win promotion from National League South.

Dartford boss Ady Pennock has played down fears over an injury to key midfielder Samir Carruthers.

Ramsgate are searching for their third manager of the summer after Tony Russell left the club less than four weeks after taking on the role.

Ashford have pulled off a big signing with the addition of Lee Martin – and they also have a new goalkeeper.

The draw has been made for the opening rounds of the FA Cup - with one manager facing the club he left at the end of last season.

The FA Trophy has thrown up a couple of all-Kent ties in the first qualifying round.

The draw has been made for the opening two rounds of this season’s FA Vase competition.

Bearsted are hoping to attract a record crowd to their pre-season friendly against neighbours Maidstone United.

A popular figure has been appointed as Chatham Town's strength and conditioning coach after deciding to hang up his boots.

Manager Steve Lovell is happy with the Herne Bay squad he has assembled ahead of the new season - he just hopes he can now keep it together.

Nicky Southall has taken a leaf out of former Gillingham boss Tony Pulis’ book to get his Lordswood players in shape.

Ernie Batten has welcomed James Taylor back to Sheppey United after the midfielder had a change of heart.

A former Margate, Ashford United and Welling United coach has joined Dover boss Jake Leberl’s management team.

Ashford have made two more signings as Danny Kedwell continues to shape his squad for the new season.

Boss Ady Pennock is honoured to be hosting Charlton for Dartford’s first pre-season friendly on Saturday.

Manager Andy Drury is prepared to be patient while he puts the finishing touches to Folkestone’s new-look squad.

Whitstable’s goalscoring midweek trialist has already done enough to impress boss Jamie Coyle.

Summer signing Ben Brookes is already feeling the benefits of his move to Maidstone.

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh has described Margate’s first pre-season friendly as a “brilliant” first fixture to warm up for their new campaign.

Sittingbourne manager Ryan Maxwell’s good turn has been rewarded with a new signing.