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Hawkins keen to build on win

Hawkins keen to build on win

12 October 2016

Barry Hawkins was forced to battle his way through at the English Open on Tuesday, but is hopeful the victory can be a catalyst for an upturn in form.

Burgess set for Ironman challenge

Burgess set for Ironman challenge

15 September 2016

Whitstable athlete Glenn Burgess is preparing to tackle one of the most gruelling physical and mental challenges in the UK on Sunday – Ironman Wales.

Green claims national honour

Green claims national honour

08 September 2016

Sandwich bowler Simon Green remained modest despite writing his name into Kent bowling history by claiming the National Four-Wood Singles title.

Wilson will give his all as Rio bid begins

Wilson will give his all as Rio bid begins

07 September 2016

Ross Wilson hopes to make his country proud when he takes part in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio.

Tennis club serves up new clubhouse after 102 years

Tennis club serves up new clubhouse after 102 years

03 September 2016

After 102 years of waiting, a tennis club's new clubhouse has officially opened

Channel swimmers stung into action

Channel swimmers stung into action

24 August 2016

Jellyfish and strong tides failed to stop four local men swimming the English Channel in the middle of the night for charity.

Dallas to don the gloves again

Dallas to don the gloves again

23 August 2016

Heavyweight boxer Tom Dallas has been handed a fresh start.

Rio Olympics: Mixed fortunes in relay quest

Rio Olympics: Mixed fortunes in relay quest

20 August 2016

Dina Asher-Smith helped GB secure a historic relay bronze but Adam Gemili missed out in the men's sprint showpiece in the early hours of Saturday.

Rio Olympics: Relay good day for GB

Rio Olympics: Relay good day for GB

18 August 2016

Dina Asher-Smith will run in her second Final of the Olympics on Friday night after helping the GB 4x100m through their semi-final.

Rio Olympics: Gemili through to final

Rio Olympics: Gemili through to final

18 August 2016

Adam Gemili says he can improve upon his 200m semi-final showing in the final while Dina Asher-Smith was pleased with her 5th place early on Thursday.

Rio Olympics: Ransley reflects on awesome gold

Rio Olympics: Ransley reflects on awesome gold

18 August 2016

Olympic champion rower Tom Ransley has reflected on the ‘awesome feeling’ of helping GB power to gold in the men’s eight in Rio.

Are you beach ready for volleyball?

Are you beach ready for volleyball?

17 August 2016

Volleyball England's beach tour descends on Margate this weekend, and visitors can even try their hand at the sport.

Rio Olympics: Kent stars march on

Rio Olympics: Kent stars march on

15 August 2016

Kent athletes Jack Green and Dina Asher-Smith progressed on the track while Sophie Ainsworth and Susannah Townsend shone in their events later on.

Rio Olympics: Ransley has gold in his sights

Rio Olympics: Ransley has gold in his sights

12 August 2016

Tom Ransley insists there will be no complacency in the TeamGB ranks when the men’s eight come up against old foes Germany.

Rio Olympics: Kent stars help GB march on

Rio Olympics: Kent stars help GB march on

09 August 2016

William Fox-Pitt produced two flawless showjumping performances on the final day of the Rio eventing competition but missed out on two medals.

Rio Olympics: Ransley powers through to final

Rio Olympics: Ransley powers through to final

08 August 2016

Tom Ransley helped the GB men's eight power to victory in the heats of the Rio Olympic rowing regatta on Monday afternoon.

Fox-Pitt leading the way in Rio

Fox-Pitt leading the way in Rio

08 August 2016

Three-day event rider William Fox-Pitt leads after day one in Rio, after thinking he would never make another Olympic Games.

Ransley's quest for Rio gold

Ransley's quest for Rio gold

08 August 2016

Rower Tom Ransley says lessons learned from London 2012 will help him and his crew in Rio.

Shaw chasing second Olympic medal

Shaw chasing second Olympic medal

08 August 2016

Windsurfer Bryony Shaw is hoping to put her London 2012 disappointment behind her in Rio.

Rio Olympics: Perfect start for GB girls

Rio Olympics: Perfect start for GB girls

07 August 2016

Kent's own Susannah Townsend set-up the winning goal as GB made a superb start to the Rio Olympics with a historic 2-1 win over old foes Australia.

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