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The same but different is the Isthmian League aim for Hythe Town boss
Cannons boss hopes to go one better in the play-off this year
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'We still aren't a Mark Dacey-side just yet' says new Sevenoaks Town manager
Sevenoaks
But boss is confident his Oaks team are making progress
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Jarvis Brook FC treading path to promotion as they plan ahead
Crowborough
Chairman Carl Berwick leading the way at a club where youth is the key to future success
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Folkestone Invicta's decision to part with Ade Yusuff, 'suited all parties' insists Micheal Everitt
Folkestone
The Seasiders have acted quickly to draft in Louis Collins on loan from Tonbridge Angels after prolific striker Ade Yusuff moved to Hornchurch
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Deal Town head to Corsham again after wasted 800 miles so far in FA Vase
Deal
Steve King's side will hopefully get the chance to make it through to the last 16 at the third attempt
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Lucky punter hits jackpot at Plumpton races with stunning five-figure win
Sussex
A father of three has netted a five-figure sum on Monday after placing a bet on a horse because he liked the name Dotties Star
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Tonbridge Angels boss Jay Saunders insists, 'consistency is key' as he looks to push up table
Tonbridge
Angels manager still hopes his team can make a push towards the play-off places in National League South
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Sevenoaks Town reshuffle pack as Harry Hudson admits, 'it's probably the worst part of the job'
Sevenoaks
Harry Hudson is determined to get it right at Sevenoaks who have since moved up to fifth in the Isthmian League South East Division
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Tunbridge Wells-based coach Henry Muggeridge lands England job admitting, 'it's crazy but also a great honour'
Tunbridge Wells
EMC joint academy manager can't wait to get started having already played in one World Cup for his country
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'I'm not leaving Folkestone Invicta' insists club stalwart who has stepped down as manager
Folkestone
He doesn't want a title but is already busy trying to attract funds to help club in wake of chairman's departure
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Folkestone RFC 'will go from strength to strength' next season in London 2 South East
Folkestone
Club's chairman has made sure he and his colleagues have put infrastructure in place for future prosperity
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James Barnes-Miller pinpoints key change since PyeongChang 2018 ahead of Paralympics
Paralympic games
Barnes-Miller, 32, finished seventh and tenth four years ago but is gunning for a place on the podium in Beijing next month
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Tunbridge Wells-based coach Henry Muggeridge lands England job admitting, 'it's crazy but also a great honour'
Tunbridge Wells
EMC joint academy manager can't wait to get started having already played in one World Cup for his country
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Folkestone RFC 'will go from strength to strength' next season in London 2 South East
Folkestone
Club's chairman has made sure he and his colleagues have put infrastructure in place for future prosperity
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James Barnes-Miller pinpoints key change since PyeongChang 2018 ahead of Paralympics
Paralympic games
Barnes-Miller, 32, finished seventh and tenth four years ago but is gunning for a place on the podium in Beijing next month
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New Sevenoaks Town boss Harry Hudson insists, 'staying at Step 4 is priority'
Sevenoaks
Ex-Croydon, Whyteleafe and Glebe manager has 10 games to help club maintains current status
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Kent skeleton star Matt Weston lifts lid on what went wrong after failing to fire on Winter Olympic debut
London 2012 Olympics
The 24-year-old finished 15th at Yanqing National Sliding Centre, one place ahead of team-mate Marcus Wyatt,
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Millie Knight on why she almost retired ahead of third Winter Paralympic Games
Paralympic games
Three-time PyeongChang medallist Knight has suffered a series of near career-ending injuries on the gruelling international circuit
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Emma Raducanu: From Met Gala to Sports Personality of the Year glory
BBC
US Open champion, Bromley legend and Met Gala attendee - now Sports Personality of the Year
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Dover Athletic FC
Andy Hessenthaler believes it would be a 'phenomenal achievement' if Dover Athletic claim a National League play-off place this season
The Whites currently sit three points outside the top seven with a game in hand heading into tomorrow's trip to Halifax Town
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Millie Knight on why she almost retired ahead of third Winter Paralympic Games
Paralympic games
Three-time PyeongChang medallist Knight has suffered a series of near career-ending injuries on the gruelling international circuit
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Sevenoaks Suns on revenge mission after mauling from London Lions
Sevenoaks
After cup final defeat comes a chance to bounce back as the two teams do battle in the league
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Kent skeleton star Matt Weston lifts lid on what went wrong after failing to fire on Winter Olympic debut
London 2012 Olympics
The 24-year-old finished 15th at Yanqing National Sliding Centre, one place ahead of team-mate Marcus Wyatt,
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Ramsgate boss Matt Longhurst reflects on summer outreach programme
Sport
Matt Longhurst and Ramsgate Football Club enjoyed a summer of community activities and are set to continue them for years to come
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Gravesend’s JohnBoy Smith grasps Paralympic debut with two hands in Tokyo - in more ways than one
Athletics
Smith finished tenth in the T54 marathon in torrid Japanese conditions on his Paralympic debut
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Sidcup long jumper Zak Skinner agonisingly misses Paralympic podium by two centimetres
Paralympic games
England rugby star dad Mickey Skinner sent his son a touching letter to read after the Games
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Tunbridge Wells ace Will Bayley insists Tokyo table tennis silver is a career highlight
Tennis
The 33-year-old became the most successful British Paralympic table tennis player in the modern era, despite defeat in the 6-7 class doubles final alongside Paul Karabardak.
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Sheppey United footballer vows homophobic abuse will not put him off his game
Football
Jahmal Howlett-Mundle came out to his teammates in July
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Orpington's Joe Choong reveals the shattered self-confidence he overcame to be crowned Olympic pentathlon champion
London 2012 Olympics
Choong, 26, has endured a difficult 12 months but battled back in style to capture Olympic gold in Tokyo
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Meopham's Kate French roars to Olympic glory to re-establish British modern pentathlon girl power
London 2012 Olympics
Kent ace French, 30, ensured Team GB extended their glittering record in the most unusual, unnatural of sports with a dazzling display in Tokyo
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Sevenoaks' Tom Bosworth slams 'worst performance in British vest' after Olympic final
Commonwealth Games
Bosworth, 31, has endured a torrid time in Japan and followed up his hotel food rage with a dismal display in Sapporo
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Dina Asher-Smith back with a bang as the Orpington ace storms to record and Olympic final
Athletics
Team GB poster girl Asher-Smith, 25, joined forces with Asha Philip, Imani-Lara Lansiquot and Daryll Neita after being devastatingly forced to withdraw from the 200m with a hamstring injury
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Transfer News
Newcastle United FC
Transfer talk: Former Charlton Athletic man emerges as a surprise target for Newcastle United
Ex-Charlton man emerges as a transfer target for Newcastle after fine form this season
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Everton, Liverpool and Brighton target Ezri Konsa is going NOWHERE as Charlton Athletic announce no more business
Charlton Athletic FC
Twenty-year-old will be the subject of more interest in the summer
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Transfer news: Former Arsenal youngster leaves Charlton Athletic for Colchester United
Charlton Athletic FC
Youngster leaves the Valley
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Bolton Wanderers to go back in for Charlton Athletic striker after Gary Madine leaves for Reading
Charlton Athletic FC
Is Josh Magennis destined for the Championship in a late move?
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Transfer news: Everton's former Charlton Athletic ace loaned to German outfit
Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic fans will be thinking 'if only he had come to us'
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Lucky punter hits jackpot at Plumpton races with stunning five-figure win
A father of three has netted a five-figure sum on Monday after placing a bet on a horse because he liked the name Dotties Star
Athletics coach thrilled to present 400m prodigy Sam Reardon with prize after late Olympic call up
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Sam Reardon was presented the runner-up prize for SportsAid's annual One-To-Watch award
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The Guinness Men's Six Nations is one of rugby's most prestigious events and dedicated fans can enjoy the action in style with Keith Prowse's hospitality services
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The tiny Kent village that is so pretty you'll want to move there
There are flowers and beauty everywhere you turn!
Kent bus service to no longer stop at hospital and shopping centre as trial ends
Dartford
One MP has said she will keep fighting to see the service reinstated
Man in 50s rushed to hospital after stabbing in Folkestone
Folkestone
Four arrests have been made after the man sustained serious injuries
Bellway Homes applies to increase number of homes on Rainham site it already has permission for
Medway
The developer has submitted an application to increase the number of homes on a site it already has permission to build on
Martin Lewis issues key car finance update amid Supreme Court hearing
Cost Of Living
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it wants 'to provide as much certainty as possible to firms, consumers and stakeholders'
Canterbury
Man in his 60s taken to hospital after 'serious assault' in Canterbury
Kent Police said it was a 'serious assault'
Dover residents urged to 'combine their power' to save more than £200 on energy bills
Dover
By residents joining forces, they can access better prices for energy
Secret bunker in Kent used to relay Enigma messages could open as museum
Museums
The private owner is passionate about history and Ordnance Survey has mapped the complex
The Kent garden named one of the best in the UK
Best of Kent
It's a finalist in this year's Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award
Live M2 updates as crash near Sittingbourne partially blocks road
Sittingbourne
The crash involved two cars