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England’s World Cup hopes ended after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina, with Thomas Tuchel’s decision to adopt a more defensive approach after taking the lead likely to face heavy scrutiny.

Sevenoaks has once again celebrated one of its oldest traditions as the annual Peppercorn Rent Ceremony returned to The Vine, continuing a historic custom that dates back to 1773.

Warm weather, a World Cup quarter-final and plenty of places to cheer on England. Here's our guide to where you can watch England vs Norway across West Kent tonight, including outdoor fan zones and pub gardens.

England are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup, and interest is building across West Kent. With evening kick-offs, busy pubs and cheers already being heard from homes and gardens, the tournament is starting to feel much closer to home.

A proposal for Wasps Rugby Club to build a new stadium in Sevenoaks district has been removed from the updated Local Plan. The council says there was not enough evidence to show the scheme was suitable, particularly around local infrastructure.

England’s 4-2 win over Croatia has helped lift the mood after the opening week of the 2026 World Cup. With evening kick-offs ahead against Ghana and Panama, pubs, clubs and homes across West Kent could be set for a busy few weeks of football watching.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins tonight, with Mexico facing South Africa and England fans across West Kent already looking ahead to the Three Lions’ group games against Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

Sevenoaks Vine and Tunbridge Wells both had their Kent Cricket League Premier matches abandoned on 6 June, with each side taking nine points from a frustrating weekend.

Arsenal's dream of lifting a first Champions League trophy ended in heartbreak after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the disappointment, the Gunners can still look back on a remarkable season that brought Premier League glory and a place among Europe's elite.