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Campaign-opening loss for Kent

Campaign-opening loss for Kent

Kent Spitfires were edged out by Somerset in their campaign-opening Metro Bank One-Day Cup match at Taunton.

‘I have enjoyed every single moment’

‘I have enjoyed every single moment’

A forward who started his career at Queens Park Rangers has agreed terms at Maidstone for the new season after a trial period with the club.

McCann makes fiery pre-fight pledge to his European title opponent

McCann makes fiery pre-fight pledge to his European title opponent

Fireworks are predicted when Dennis McCann and Ionut Baluta meet again this Saturday – with a war of words before their European title fight.

Early-round Kent Senior Cup draws made

Early-round Kent Senior Cup draws made

The Kent Senior Cup first-round draw has offered up a tasty tie.

Mark’s a screen saver!

Mark’s a screen saver!

Stats have their place, but Ebbsfleet keeper Mark Cousins says there’s no substitute for watching re-runs of matches - even if it’s on his phone.

Bay’s big kick-off delayed

Bay’s big kick-off delayed

The wait for Herne Bay’s big kick-off is now set to continue for one more day.

Coyle adds to squad further ahead of season-opener

Coyle adds to squad further ahead of season-opener

Whitstable manager Jamie Coyle has made three signings on the eve of the new season.

Will-power comes to the fore

Will-power comes to the fore

There was a long-awaited half-century for Will Hilton as St Lawrence & Highland Court 1sts completed the league double over Canterbury 1sts.

Hill back in the driving seat

Hill back in the driving seat

Championship leader Jake Hill resumes his BTCC title bid this weekend at a circuit were the omens for more success are good.

Leaning: Let’s turn a corner

Leaning: Let’s turn a corner

Captain Jack Leaning hopes the beginning of Kent’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup campaign can give them fresh impetus as they aim to kickstart their season.

Football fixtures and results

Football fixtures and results

The big kick-off has almost arrived for the Southern Counties East League Premier Division - find the opening-day details here.

Team comes first for Gillingham new boy

Team comes first for Gillingham new boy

Gillingham’s new boy Jack Nolan admits he’d be happy with half the numbers he managed with former side Accrington last season.

Chatham’s Itauma likened to Lennox Lewis ahead of title-defence

Chatham’s Itauma likened to Lennox Lewis ahead of title-defence

Moses Itauma defends his WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title on Saturday with more praise coming his way.

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‘Win, win, win – that’s all that matters’

‘Win, win, win – that’s all that matters’

Maidstone goalkeeper Alexis Andre Jr is ready to follow in the footsteps of Lucas Covolan.

Two games in two days for Chatham as boss praises dressing-room culture

Two games in two days for Chatham as boss praises dressing-room culture

Chatham Town are gearing up for a double-header of action at the Bauvill Stadium.

Dartford manager looks to give youth a chance

Dartford manager looks to give youth a chance

Dartford manager Ady Pennock has one eye on the future while also trying to build a team to challenge at the top.

Rooney joins Faversham

Rooney joins Faversham

Faversham Town have signed a player who will add bundles of experience to their squad ahead of the start of the league season.

Ashford focus on training after pulling out of Maidstone friendly

Ashford focus on training after pulling out of Maidstone friendly

Ashford United manager Danny Kedwell felt he had no option but to cancel this week’s friendly against Maidstone United.

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The Oystermen’s attitude becomes spot-on

The Oystermen’s attitude becomes spot-on

Boss Jamie Coyle has sensed a mentality shift from Whitstable in the latter stages of pre-season - ahead of the real action.

Women’s league hockey returns as Invicta Dynamics are saved from the brink

Women’s league hockey returns as Invicta Dynamics are saved from the brink

The Invicta Dynamics were close to folding a year ago - but have now got a new lease of life - and a new league team, too.

Attack, attack, attack! Lordswood add firepower for new season challenge

Attack, attack, attack! Lordswood add firepower for new season challenge

Lordswood manager Nicky Southall hopes a focus on attack helps his side challenge at the top end this season.

Consistency key for ambitious Blair as they target top-six spot

Consistency key for ambitious Blair as they target top-six spot

Hollands & Blair’s manager will be looking for more consistency from his side this season as they look to challenge for a top-six spot.

Management team quit days before the football season starts

Management team quit days before the football season starts

Lydd Town’s management team have quit the club just days before the start of the new season.

No need to stress over absent players insists Gillingham manager

No need to stress over absent players insists Gillingham manager

Gillingham have had a number of players missing from their recent pre-season games but there’s no panic from boss Mark Bonner.

Kent’s Muyeye loss is gain for Invincibles

Kent’s Muyeye loss is gain for Invincibles

Jack Leaning says Kent team-mate Tawanda Muyeye is one of the best young players in the country - as the in-form batsman starts his Hundred campaign.

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Bonner: A nice evening’s work for Gillingham

Bonner: A nice evening’s work for Gillingham

Gillingham bossed the second half against non-league Dartford and the manager wants his team to be just as dominant from the off.

Derry’s injury a concern for Invicta

Derry’s injury a concern for Invicta

Folkestone have been left facing an anxious wait to find out the full extent of Tom Derry’s injury at the weekend.

Sittingbourne bring in striker after homecoming from the States

Sittingbourne bring in striker after homecoming from the States

Sittingbourne have added to their attacking ranks with the signing of a player who’s back home from the United States.

Boss King remains grounded

Boss King remains grounded

Manager Steve King won’t get carried away at Deal - despite a near-perfect pre-season.

Report: Jayden Clarke nets quickfire double for Gillingham at Dartford

Report: Jayden Clarke nets quickfire double for Gillingham at Dartford

Gillingham got the better of Isthmian Premier Division Dartford after a dominant second half display.

League Cup success for Kent Kings Speedway

League Cup success for Kent Kings Speedway

Kent Kings swept to an emphatic aggregate success over the Isle of Wight Warriors to claim their first major piece of silverware this season.

Sheppey United confirm new captain for the season ahead

Sheppey United confirm new captain for the season ahead

Sheppey United’s management expect winger Danny Leonard to lead by example after handing him the captaincy.

Spirits remain high at Minster after league defeat with payback on their minds

Spirits remain high at Minster after league defeat with payback on their minds

Minster’s winning run ended on Saturday - and the captain knows they’ll be fired up to put things right this weekend.

Gillingham’s midweek game at Dartford offers trialist another chance to impress

Gillingham’s midweek game at Dartford offers trialist another chance to impress

Gillingham’s weekend goalscorer Euan Williams is set for another appearance on Tuesday night as the former Charlton youngster seeks a new club.

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Goalscoring start for newly-signed Ebbsfleet striker

Goalscoring start for newly-signed Ebbsfleet striker

Ebbsfleet United’s new striker was on the scoresheet in a win over West Ham at the weekend- a day after signing for the club.

Manager Ben: Net gains bode well for Margate

Manager Ben: Net gains bode well for Margate

Player-boss Ben Greenhalgh is pleased to see goalscoring duties being shared around between Margate’s forward players in pre-season.

Players book their SW19 spots

Players book their SW19 spots

Kent’s Play Your Way to Wimbledon finalists are now confirmed.

Central Park’s O’Sullivan lands Champion Hurdle

Central Park’s O’Sullivan lands Champion Hurdle

Category One glory was achieved by the finest of margins for one of Kent’s professional greyhound trainers in the Champion Hurdle at nearby Crayford.

Gillingham sign prolific non-league forward

Gillingham sign prolific non-league forward

Gillingham’s new signing won the Golden Boot in the Isthmian Premier Division after helping fire Enfield Town to promotion.

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Let the Games begin: Kent’s Olympic stars

Let the Games begin: Kent’s Olympic stars

The wait is almost over as the 34th Olympic Games get under way in Paris this week.

Gillingham’s manager outlines what he expects in the second half of pre-season

Gillingham’s manager outlines what he expects in the second half of pre-season

Gillingham begin the second half of their pre-season programme today as the relentless work continues.

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Potts all set for endurance test

Potts all set for endurance test

Emmelia Potts is set to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships.

Midfield duo in race against time to be fit for Gillingham opener

Midfield duo in race against time to be fit for Gillingham opener

Gillingham have two midfield players battling to be fit before the start of the season.

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Kent League Premier Division weekend round-up

Minster’s Kent League Premier Division lead was cut to 11 points as they were thrashed at sixth-placed Bexley.

Ray back in the points

Ray back in the points

Lydd’s Bradley Ray delivered a morale-boosting Superbike World Championship display in the Czech Republic.

Gillingham manager comments on Bradley Dack speculation

Gillingham manager comments on Bradley Dack speculation

Gillingham manager Mark Bonner has said Bradley Dack is one of several players he has spoken with in recent days.

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Gillingham boss pleased to see youth players take their chance

Gillingham boss pleased to see youth players take their chance

Some of Gillingham’s young players came to the fore on Saturday in another pleasing workout Mark Bonner’s side.

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Report: Impressive Gillingham overcome big pre-season test

Report: Impressive Gillingham overcome big pre-season test

Gillingham produced an encouraging performance to defeat Championship side Watford at Priestfield on Saturday.

Tough Kent T20 Blast campaign ends on a high

Tough Kent T20 Blast campaign ends on a high

There was a big victory for Kent Spitfires as they ended a Vitality T20 Blast season to forget in strong fashion against Surrey at Canterbury.

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