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Legend makes Kent comeback as coaching staff confirmed

A Kent legend is to rejoin the county as part of their 2026 men’s coaching set-up.

Depleted Dover squad put to test

Boss Jake Leberl concedes Dover couldn’t have depleted numbers at a worse time ahead of a hectic period.

Hoops’ home comforts

Boss Steve King is optimistic Deal can build some momentum on home soil in their next few Isthmian South East matches.

Bowler signs new Kent deal

Home-grown seam bowler Jas Singh has penned a contract extension with Kent.

All-rounder pens new Kent deal

Long-serving Italian international Grant Stewart has signed a fresh Kent deal.

Footballers become friendly foes

There were numerous Kent connections at a midweek international friendly in the Caribbean.

Ovenden claims Mini Challenge crown - and plans 2026 title defence

Tom Ovenden won the Mini Challenge title with a race to spare at Brands Hatch - and is now planning to defend the crown next season.

Compton’s eager to right Kent wrongs

Opener Ben Compton is determined to help right the wrongs of Kent’s 2025 season.

Mixed emotions on rearranged weekend game for Leberl

Manager Jake Leberl admits Dover could have done without a match this Saturday - but understands why one has been rearranged.

King: It’s Miller’s time

Winger Ashley Miller is playing as well now as he has done for a long time, according to Deal boss Steve King.

Dover boss on derby defeat

Dover manager Jake Leberl felt Tonbridge’s players wanted it more than his own troops in their National League South derby defeat.

Isthmian South East weekend round-up

Two-goal striker Eniye Amgbaduba inspired Faversham to a hard-fought Isthmian South East success at Hastings United.

Report: New manager Dunne inspires Angels’ derby win

New Tonbridge boss Alan Dunne inspired a turnaround as his team won their first National League South match under him against Kent rivals Dover.

Compton praised at Kent end-of-season awards

Opener Ben Compton was the main winner at Kent’s end-of-season awards evening - for the second time in four seasons.

‘I’m convinced he’ll score a lot of goals at this level’

Forward Wes Hennessey is being backed to go on a lengthy goalscoring run by Deal manager Steve King.

Whites keep it clean in nick of time

A clean sheet came at the perfect time for Dover boss Jake Leberl.

Kent seam bowler retires

Kent seam bowler George Garrett has retired from professional cricket following the conclusion of their 2025 season.

Opportunity knocks for Hoops squad players

Manager Steve King insists Deal’s much-changed team will not take their Velocity Cup away tie lightly.

The Folkestone Rotary Half-Marathon - in pictures

If you took part in Sunday’s Folkestone Rotary Half-Marathon don’t miss Barry Goodwin’s picture gallery to see if you were captured on camera!

King: ‘I’ve gone through a lot of emotions!’

Proud Deal boss Steve King went through plenty of emotions in their FA Cup third qualifying round exit at Chatham.

Head coach Hollioake on Kent’s dreadful summer

Adam Hollioake refused to use injuries as an excuse for Kent's dreadful red-ball season after Derbyshire completed a season-ending rout in Canterbury.

Report: Chats through after Deal deliver early scare

All the goals came in the first half as Isthmian Premier high-fliers Chatham won their FA Cup third qualifying round tie against lower-division Deal.

Kent facing one final defeat of tough summer

Kent are facing down the barrel of one last County Championship Division 2 loss of a torrid season as Derbyshire enforced the follow-on in Canterbury.

Coker backs Dover to give pacesetters a game

Kenny Coker is confident Dover can get a result at unbeaten early frontrunners Hornchurch this Saturday.

Gillingham star Dack proves he’s a real all-rounder

Bradley Dack starred for Gillingham last weekend at Newport County - and on Monday showed he’s a handy cricketer too.

Late Kent wickets fall in response to big away score

Kent lost late wickets on the second day of their season-ending County Championship Division 2 match against Derbyshire in Canterbury.

Kent captain gets testimonial year

Captain Daniel Bell-Drummond has been awarded a testimonial year by Kent for 2026.

Hapless Kent struggle on yet another tough day

Kent’s toothless bowling attack could not prevent Derbyshire from piling on the runs in their season-ending County Championship Division 2 game.

Leberl puzzled by negative Whites’ vibes

Manager Jake Leberl believes there is an unusually negative environment around Dover Athletic - despite their encouraging start to the season.

Crawley in Ashes squad

Kent batsman Zak Crawley has been selected in England’s squad for the Ashes series in Australia this winter.

‘He has a lot more miles in the tank’

Ben Chapman has made his 300th Deal Town appearance - and boss Steve King reckons there will be plenty more milestones to come for the midfielder.

Leberl praises Whites summer signings’ mentalities

Manager Jake Leberl was thrilled to see Dover’s substitutes make an impact in their home draw with Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Report: Injury-time equaliser earns Whites point

Kenny Coker got a stoppage-time equaliser as Dover shared the spoils from a six-goal National League South contest against Hampton & Richmond Borough.