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Cook on Billings’ England captaincy link

Cook on Billings’ England captaincy link

Simon Cook thinks it’s fantastic Kent’s Sam Billings has been linked with an England captaincy role - but won’t give it much further thought for now.

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‘I think that’s an endorsement for us’

‘I think that’s an endorsement for us’

New Kent head coach Adam Hollioake’s legendary status at rivals Surrey should be seen as a positive by fans, insists director of cricket Simon Cook.

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Motorsport fans can make dates for their diaries

Motorsport fans can make dates for their diaries

Racing on two wheels kicks off the season at Brands Hatch this weekend - and 2025 promises plenty of fast and furious action.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Dartford missed the opportunity to go top of the Isthmian Premier table on Saturday - but all the other Kent clubs won in the same division!

Pennock says title run-in favours rivals

Pennock says title run-in favours rivals

Manager Ady Pennock doesn’t expect Dartford to win the title this season despite their dramatic weekend victory.

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Kent to remember great

Kent to remember great

Kent will remember one of their finest cricketers at Canterbury Cathedral.

Head coach works with Kent players overseas as new president named

Head coach works with Kent players overseas as new president named

A former England all-rounder will be Kent’s club president for 2026 while first-team players have started working with their new head coach in India.

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Ex-Kent head coach Walker’s new role

Ex-Kent head coach Walker’s new role

Matt Walker has landed his first permanent role in cricket since his departure from his Kent head coach position.

Cook backs head coach Hollioake to shine

Cook backs head coach Hollioake to shine

Director of cricket Simon Cook has no qualms over newly-appointed Kent man Adam Hollioake’s relative lack of experience as a head coach.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Dartford lost top spot in the Isthmian Premier after seeing their 21-match unbeaten run ended at Cheshunt.

Spot-kick settles scores

Spot-kick settles scores

Manager Ady Pennock felt Dartford’s match-winning penalty at Hendon evened the scores between the sides this season.

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Cook: Relegation can start blueprint

Kent director of cricket Simon Cook hopes the short-term pain of County Championship relegation can lead to long-term gains for the county.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A five-goal Isthmian Premier game went the way of frontrunners Dartford, who are unbeaten in an incredible 21 league matches, at Hendon.

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Why hard graft is easy for Callum

Why hard graft is easy for Callum

Dartford forward Callum Jones has revealed why his work rate is so impressive.

Awards could be night to remember

Awards could be night to remember

There will be Kent interest at this year’s England Golf Awards - with the county represented in three categories.

Darts look for record-breaking win

Darts look for record-breaking win

Dartford will look to extend their advantage at the top of Isthmian Premier on Tuesday night – and make club history in the process.

Kent’s Billings celebrates latest T20 triumph

Kent’s Billings celebrates latest T20 triumph

Kent Spitfires’ skipper Sam Billings celebrated his latest T20 success at the weekend.

‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

‘We’re not silly - we haven’t won anything’

Dartford manager Ady Pennock insists he won’t be counting down the games as they enter the business end of the season.

Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

Report: Spot-on Dartford stay top

Dartford maintained their position at the top of Isthmian Premier on Saturday.

Olopade meeting expectations

Olopade meeting expectations

Manager Ady Pennock says he’s not surprised by Denzelle Olopade’s good form at Dartford.

Yeomans makes the grade!

Yeomans makes the grade!

A teenager has been celebrating after he earned national schoolboy success at the weekend.

Footballer in coma after crash

Footballer in coma after crash

A footballer is in a coma in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a serious crash.

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Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

A ninth straight Isthmian Premier win sent Dartford top of the table while Ramsgate extended their lead at the Isthmian South East summit.

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Dsane’s squad-game mentality

Dsane’s squad-game mentality

Striker Eddie Dsane’s attitude has been praised by Dartford manager Ady Pennock.

Multiple Kent League winner signs for Dartford

Multiple Kent League winner signs for Dartford

An all-rounder has joined Dartford Cricket Club ahead of the new season.

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race - in pictures

The Canterbury 10-Mile Road Race - in pictures

Check out our gallery to see who joined winner Cole Gibbens in a selection of KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin’s best Canterbury 10 race images.

Kent contingent suffer final defeat

Kent contingent suffer final defeat

Kent’s Sam Billings and Wes Agar lost in the Australian T20 Big Bash League final.

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Pennock on Darts’ fine form after huge win

Pennock on Darts’ fine form after huge win

Ady Pennock accepts Dartford should be enjoying their red-hot run of form after their statement home Isthmian Premier win.

Isthmian League round-up

Isthmian League round-up

Luke Baptiste scored a last-minute penalty as Dover regained top spot in the Isthmian Premier.

Report: Dartford deliver statement win

Report: Dartford deliver statement win

Dominant Dartford secured an eighth successive win against Billericay to move level on points with their Isthmian Premier promotion rivals.

Boss Pennock: Our tails are up this time

Boss Pennock: Our tails are up this time

Manager Ady Pennock feels Dartford are “a different animal” to the side which lost at Billericay ahead of this weekend’s top-of-the-table home match.

Cup final place up for grabs in Kent derby

Cup final place up for grabs in Kent derby

Chatham Town Women play their third cup game in seven days tonight - and their manager’s expecting this one to be their toughest test yet.

‘He’s keen to play red-ball cricket’

‘He’s keen to play red-ball cricket’

Chris Benjamin arrives at Kent desperate to show he’s more than just a white-ball player, according to director of cricket Simon Cook.

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Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - in pictures

Be sure to check out Simon Hildrew’s gallery from Saturday’s Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships - especially if you took part!

Tyla makes the grade again

Tyla makes the grade again

Medway’s Tyla Jade Thomas conquered the field once more for further success at the Kent Schools Cross-Country Championships.

Igoe scores second Brands Winter Stages win on revised route

Igoe scores second Brands Winter Stages win on revised route

Former sportscar racer Michael Igoe produced a mistake-free drive on a revised layout to secure back-to-back Brands Hatch Winter Stages victories.

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Isthmian League weekend round-up

Striker Ade Yusuff’s first-ever Folkestone home hat-trick led them to an Isthmian Premier win against Canvey Island.

Ambitious Darts ready to rise again

Ambitious Darts ready to rise again

Chairman Steve Irving has laid out Dartford’s objectives for the next five years - with a return to the National League the ultimate goal.

Boost for Kent’s ties Down Under

Boost for Kent’s ties Down Under

Adam Hollioake’s appointment as Kent head coach may help strengthen one of the county’s links with an Australian side.

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