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North Downs Way record is a family affair!

North Downs Way record is a family affair!

13 August 2024

Carly Evans has become the first known female to complete the North Downs Way southern route - running 126 miles in 30hr 53min.

Zara aims for more GB success

Zara aims for more GB success

12 August 2024

A talented teenager from Medway is to represent Great Britain in a second sport.

Jelf’s latest crown a pleasant surprise

Jelf’s latest crown a pleasant surprise

12 August 2024

Maidstone powerboat racer Ben Jelf is best of British for the 17th time - but says domestic glory is an unexpected bonus this year.

It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?

11 August 2024

With more than 20 million players worldwide the fast-paced sport traces its origins to a Swede in Kent - but why hasn’t it featured at the Olympics?

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Title win still sinking in for Noakes

Title win still sinking in for Noakes

10 August 2024

New English welterweight champion Sean Noakes says his title success is still to sink in.

Final will take Erin’s Olympic adventure to another level

Final will take Erin’s Olympic adventure to another level

09 August 2024

Erin McNeice wants to savour every moment of Paris 2024 - and now she’s in the boulder and lead climbing final the atmosphere will hit new heights.

Joe ready for boxing debut on charity show after being bitten by fighting bug

Joe ready for boxing debut on charity show after being bitten by fighting bug

09 August 2024

Brothers Joe Welch and Bailey Harper-Welch will be among those appearing on Sunday’s Kent Charity Boxing Show.

Fenton inspired by an all-time great

Fenton inspired by an all-time great

02 August 2024

Georgia-Mae Fenton says she feels privileged to have shared the stage with legendary gymnast Simone Biles in the all-round final at Paris 2024.

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

Proud Freya fired up for Los Angeles bid

02 August 2024

Goudhurst sailor Freya Black admits her Olympic campaign didn’t meet expectations - but that will give her extra motivation for Los Angeles in 2028.

Jelf: Let’s see what can be achieved

Jelf: Let’s see what can be achieved

01 August 2024

Maidstone racer Ben Jelf will go in search of his 17th British title at the CPA British Sprint Championship at the weekend.

Paris participation a triumph for Katie-Jemima

Paris participation a triumph for Katie-Jemima

01 August 2024

The Olympics are over for judo’s Katie-Jemima Yeats-Brown, but she leaves France having fulfilled her dream.

Former ‘home of netball’ set to form part of new campus housing estate

Former ‘home of netball’ set to form part of new campus housing estate

31 July 2024

Plans have been approved to replace several “dilapidated” college buildings and convert a historic mansion house into almost 100 new homes.

Path to glory wasn’t easy!

Path to glory wasn’t easy!

30 July 2024

A futsal team have been crowned national champions - after a chaotic build-up to a season which saw the club’s owner walk out!

Freya happy to remain in contention

Freya happy to remain in contention

29 July 2024

Goudhurst’s Olympics debutant Freya Black was pleased with her day-one efforts alongside Saskia Tidey in the women’s skiff in Marseille.

“I will be World champion!” Maidstone fighter’s bold claim after European title glory

“I will be World champion!” Maidstone fighter’s bold claim after European title glory

29 July 2024

Dennis McCann’s a European champion after winning his rematch against Ionut Baluta on Saturday night – but there’s much more to come.

Statement victory for rising star Moses Itauma

Statement victory for rising star Moses Itauma

29 July 2024

Moses Itauma delivered another stunning display on Saturday night in defence of his WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight belt.

“There must be something in the Maidstone water!” Sean Noakes lands English belt

“There must be something in the Maidstone water!” Sean Noakes lands English belt

29 July 2024

Sean Noakes added another boxing belt to the family collection on Saturday.

History-maker Okaro ‘blown away’ after first Olympics

History-maker Okaro ‘blown away’ after first Olympics

28 July 2024

Sevenoaks’ Eva Okaro - the first black woman to represent Team GB in the pool at an Olympics - had an unforgettable night in Paris.

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

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

26 July 2024

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

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

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

25 July 2024

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

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