PUBLISHED: 16:31 18 April 2019 | UPDATED: 16:31 18 April 2019 Mark Pennell Kent coach Allan Donald (pic Gareth Fuller/PA) PA Wire/PA Images After recording his first five-wicket return in List A cricket Spitfires winter bowling recruit Matt Milnes took time to praise the influence of Kent’s assistant coach Allan Donald – and perhaps, disprove the myth that ‘white lightning’ can strike twice. On his Canterbury debut and maiden appearance in the Royal London One-Day Cup against Hampshire on Wednesday the 24-year-old right-armer, who joined the Spitfires from Nottinghamshire during the close season, bagged five for 79 and went home with the match ball.Though Kent had slipped to a 90-run defeat in their opening South Group fixture, Milnes had every reason to be delighted with his step up from the Nottinghamshire second string to replacing Matt Henry, Kent's phenomenal overseas pro from 2018, in the Spitfires starting … [Read more...] about Kent bowler Milnes praises influence of coach Donald
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Former Spitfires’ captain Sam Northeast silences Kent critics
PUBLISHED: 09:00 18 April 2019 Mark Pennell Hampshire's Sam Northeast hits the ball away for four runs during day one of Specsavers County Championship Division One match at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. PA Wire/PA Images Former Spitfires’ captain Sam Northeast silenced his Kentish critics with an unbeaten century that helped steer Hampshire to an emphatic 90-run Royal London One-Day Cup victory over Kent in Canterbury. In a replay of last season's 50-over Lord's final which also went Hampshire's way by 61 runs, the visitors made decent use of a good pitch to post 310 for nine.After which, James Vince's side bowled and fielded with intent under the floodlights to dismiss Spitfires for 220 and fully deserve their win in this season's opening round of south group fixtures.Returning to the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence for the first time since his somewhat acrimonious departure to the south coast at the end of 2017, Northeast – who was roundly booed … [Read more...] about Former Spitfires’ captain Sam Northeast silences Kent critics
Kent town has 6th highest number of uncontested seats in country
At least 24 candidates for the upcoming local elections in Kent are set to win their seats without a fight.Ashford Borough Council ranks sixth in England for the highest amount of councillors being elected without any voting taking place, according to the Electoral Reform Society.Councillors in six wards are running unopposed at the elections on May 2.This means the Conservatives already have a six seat head start against their opponents.Among the "fortunate" candidates are two county councillors, Clair Bell and Paul Bartlett, and four current borough councillors.Cllr Bell said: "I'm supporting my colleagues as much as I can, as we all are, but I do have my KCC duties as well."It's a team effort and I'm sure all parties are working to get as many members at the council as possible but we have a head start."Cllr Bell is unsure why she has no opponents at the upcoming election but added "it's up to them to put someone up themselves".She added the boundary changes could have been a factor … [Read more...] about Kent town has 6th highest number of uncontested seats in country
One-Day Cup: Holders Hampshire repeat 2018 Lord’s final win by beating Kent
17 Apr From the section Counties Share this with Digg Facebook Google LinkedIn Reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/47937419 Read more about sharing. Royal London One-Day Cup, The Spitfire Ground, CanterburyHampshire 310-9 (50 overs): Northeast 105*, Vince 56, Rossouw 55; Milnes 5-79Kent 220 (40 overs): Crawley 49, Podmore 40Hampshire won by 90 runsScorecardFormer Kent captain Sam Northeast hit an unbeaten century to help Hampshire to a 90-run One-Day Cup victory.In a repeat of last year's Lord's final, won by Hampshire by 61 runs, the visitors won even more comfortably in Canterbury after posting 310-9.Northeast was the hundred-maker this time with 105, well supported by half-centuries from James Vince (56) and Lord's centurion Rilee Rossouw (55).Kent never looked comfortable under the lights, falling well short on 220.Their reply was always doomed … [Read more...] about One-Day Cup: Holders Hampshire repeat 2018 Lord’s final win by beating Kent
Kent Police receive £1.5m boost to tackle knife crime
By Phil Hayes [email protected] Kent Police has been handed £1.5 million in "immediate" extra funding to tackle knife crime.The cash is part of a £51 million national pot which will help boost patrols and weapon sweeps – as well as pay for extra equipment for officers and overtime.The Home Secretary has suggested forces use the funding to increase the number of officers out on the streets over the Easter weekend.Kent’s Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott said: “It’s really good that the Home Office have listened to Police and Crime Commissioners and chief constables and given more money to forces to tackle this problem.“Kent Police has been doing some great work in this area, which they will be able to expand.“We will be able to do even more to keep our county safe.”The £1.5 million "immediate surge funding" for Kent is understood to be more than originally anticipated.Kent Police's chief constable Alan … [Read more...] about Kent Police receive £1.5m boost to tackle knife crime