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'Call me a sad muppet but a trip to B&Q excites me - DIY is so satisfying'

'Call me a sad muppet but a trip to B&Q excites me - DIY is so satisfying'

Is there a task more satisfying than chopping wood with an axe? Here, Secret Thinker describes his love of DIY and playing with ‘boys’ toys’.

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‘Farage could return’ as party’s support surges in Kent

‘Farage could return’ as party’s support surges in Kent

Polls show the Reform Party is growing in support in most Kent seats – and its leader says: “People are not laughing at us now.”

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More tower blocks planned for town centre

More tower blocks planned for town centre

A council is set to build two tower blocks on a former library despite neighbours’ claims the area has already been “crammed full with properties”.

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‘My dog was almost hit - drivers must stop mounting pavements'

‘My dog was almost hit - drivers must stop mounting pavements'

A dog walker whose golden retriever was almost hit by a car says something needs to be done to stop brazen motorists driving down a closed road.

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Traffic lights installed as first residents to move into huge estate

Traffic lights installed as first residents to move into huge estate

The first residents are set to move into a controversial housing estate by spring – as new traffic lights are switched on next month.

‘We thought phone rules would spark rebellion – but now pupils talk to each other!’

‘We thought phone rules would spark rebellion – but now pupils talk to each other!’

Even pupils admit life at school has improved after teachers started locking away phones in pouches.

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Shoplifter jailed for £1,400 theft spree across town

Shoplifter jailed for £1,400 theft spree across town

A prolific shoplifter who stole alcohol and luxury items from supermarkets has been jailed.

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Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

Man in court after fire station ‘break-in’ while crew attended blaze

A man has appeared in court following reports a fire station was allegedly broken into and a crew’s belongings stolen while they attended a blaze.

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

Pub loved by celebrities undergoes huge refurb

A popular seafront pub, which has been visited by likes of David Frost and Frankie Bridges, has undergone a huge refurb.

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Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year

New images reveal how a town’s fourth Costa coffee shop – due to open later this year – will look.

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Senior finance officer at KCC 'on leave of absence'

Senior finance officer at KCC 'on leave of absence'

One of Kent County Council’s most senior and highest paid officials has taken a sudden and unexpected leave of absence from her role.

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Hunt to locate vulnerable missing pensioner

Hunt to locate vulnerable missing pensioner

Police are growing increasingly concerned for a missing pensioner and have urged the public to call 999 if they spot her.

Kent libraries ‘safe for now’ as Tories ‘retreat’

Kent libraries ‘safe for now’ as Tories ‘retreat’

Kent County Council has performed a dramatic u-turn over plans it announced less than a week ago to sell off its libraries.

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Vineyard cashes in as sales soar

Vineyard cashes in as sales soar

A leading producer of English sparkling wines has seen significant growth in sales according to its latest financial figures.

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Litter of spaniel puppies with mange and deformities dumped

Litter of spaniel puppies with mange and deformities dumped

A sickly litter of tiny puppies were discovered dumped in brutally cold weather with disfigurements and covered in mange.

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Hackers claim to have stolen data from water company

Hackers claim to have stolen data from water company

Cybercriminals claim they have stolen data from a water company’s IT systems.

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Fire station raided as firefighters attend emergency

Fire station raided as firefighters attend emergency

A firefighter’s belongings were stolen from a fire station by thieves who struck while crews were out on a call.

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Missing Kent man’s property found in London

Missing Kent man’s property found in London

Officers are appealing for help to find a missing man from Kent after his property was found in London.

Council leader on bin chaos and children’s services in special programme

Council leader on bin chaos and children’s services in special programme

As part of a special series of shows, KMTV has sat down with a council leader to discuss some key talking points.

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Greggs scraps bid for 24-hour Kent branch after backlash

Greggs scraps bid for 24-hour Kent branch after backlash

Greggs has scrapped plans for a 24-hour licence at one of its Kent branches after fears were raised it could lead to a rise in anti-social behaviour.

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'I made a throwaway comment about opening a restaurant, now it's happening!'

'I made a throwaway comment about opening a restaurant, now it's happening!'

A throwaway comment about launching a business has inspired a young couple to open their first restaurant.

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‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

A family left with a huge vets bill after their cat was “horrifically” shot are appealing for help after the police said they won’t be investigating.

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Parents late to pick up children from school face £6 charge

Parents late to pick up children from school face £6 charge

A school has launched a crackdown on parents late to collect their children by threatening to hit them in the pocket.

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Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

Stalker who contacted ex on Facebook caught out by poor spelling

A man who contacted his ex-girlfriend on social media despite a court ban was caught out by his own poor spelling.

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‘These houses are almost 2m taller than they should be’

‘These houses are almost 2m taller than they should be’

Residents living by a newly built housing estate are furious that almost 50 homes are standing higher than planned and in the wrong place.

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Pumping issue leaves homes without water after storm

Pumping issue leaves homes without water after storm

Residents are experiencing no water and low-pressure issues from taps after pumping issues caused in the aftermath of Storm Isha.

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Teen suffers head injury after high street ‘brawl’

Teen suffers head injury after high street ‘brawl’

A 14-year-boy and a man have been arrested after a teenager suffered a head injury after an alleged high street ruckus involving several people.

Road re-opening pushed back for third time

Road re-opening pushed back for third time

A lane which was shut a month ago after a large sinkhole opened up will remain closed for another week.

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Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed

Man charged with attempted murder after woman stabbed

A man has been charged on suspicion of attempted murder while a woman in her 30s fights for her life after being stabbed.

Huge RAF aircraft flies low over Kent in ‘stunning spectacle’

Huge RAF aircraft flies low over Kent in ‘stunning spectacle’

Incredible pictures have been captured of a huge RAF transport aircraft flying just above the treetops in Kent.

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