Herne Bay boss Steve Lovell has revealed their FA Cup draw against Maidstone was his ideal tie at this stage of the competition. Isthmian South East Bay will welcome George Elokobi’s National League South side, who reached the FA Cup fifth round proper…
Savage attack by financial consultant’s dog at Hersden Industrial Park, near Canterbury, left man needing surgery
A financial consultant has avoided jail after her dog savagely attacked a dad and left him needing surgery. Svenja Feix’s pet Pilo bit Lee Styles on both legs at an industrial park near Canterbury. Blood was “pumping out of his wounds” after the large …
Maidstone Tennis Academy add to the list of sporting achievements in Kent’s county town as coach Adrian Moll says there’s something in the water
Tennis coach Adrian Moll says there must be something in the water in Maidstone in light of the town’s sporting success stories over the years. Maidstone Tennis Academy, where Moll is director of tennis, continue to fly their flag for Kent’s county tow…
Fernham Homes to pay £44k for new GP as plans for 45 homes would have ‘direct impact’ on services in Borden, Sittingbourne
A developer wanting to build 45 homes in a village has been told it would need to pay more than £40k for a new GP surgery. The NHS says the plans for the land by Borden Lane and Riddles Road in Borden, Sittingbourne, would have a “direct impact” on ser…
Invicta Dynamos face Romford Buccaneers on Saturday and Chelmsford Chieftains at Planet Ice, Gillingham on Sunday in NIHL South Division 1
Invicta Dynamos could be facing one of their former stars this weekend after Juraj Huska’s return from a lengthy suspension. Huska’s prolific time with the Mos ended after being hit with a hefty two-year suspension – reduced to one with good behaviour …
Opinion: Housebuilding, winter fuel allowance cuts and attitudes to deafness among topics discussed in letters to the KentOnline editor
Our readers from across the county give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Kent and beyond. Some letters refer to past correspondence which can be found by clicking here. Join the debate by emailing letters@thekmgroup.co.uk Give Kent a b…
Ashford United manager Danny Kedwell warns there’s a lot of football to be played before Nuts & Bolts can think about reaching FA Cup first round
Manager Danny Kedwell won’t allow Ashford players to start thinking about reaching the FA Cup first round. The Nuts & Bolts are through to the third qualifying round after beating Corinthian 3-0 on Saturday – the club’s best run in 27 years. It was the…
Gillingham manager Mark Bonner doesn’t want to take extra time off after a positive start to the League 2 season – Notts County trip comes next
Time off can wait for Gillingham’s players – that’s the message from boss Mark Bonner. The Gills have enjoyed a positive start to their League 2 campaign but Bonner isn’t ready for the players to start taking it easy. It’s been a full-on start and Bonn…
Dover Athletic chairman Jim Parmenter says there’s no point getting bitter over treatment from football authorities as Whites look to bounce back from tough times
Dover chairman Jim Parmenter admits he could get “very bitter” if he dwelt on their recent decline in fortunes. After four tough campaigns which saw Dover drop from National League regulars to life in the Isthmian Premier, things are finally looking up…
Ebbsfleet United’s new manager Harry Watling says side’s goalless draw with Aldershot in National League swayed decision to replace Danny Searle
New Ebbsfleet manager Harry Watling has revealed he only took the job after watching them in action. Watling was named as Danny Searle’s successor last Thursday and guided the Fleet to a first National League win of the season at home to Hartlepool jus…