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Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell reveals opening date for new restaurant

Taco Bell has unveiled when its newest Kent store is set to open its restaurant doors.

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Iconic sea stack loved by selfie-takers collapses

Iconic sea stack loved by selfie-takers collapses

An eye-catching “keyhole” sea stack which selfie-takers would pose next to has crumbled into the sea.

Man subjected children to ‘most horrific and traumatic offences’

Man subjected children to ‘most horrific and traumatic offences’

A paedophile found with 226 indecent images of children and who caused a child to watch a sexual act has been jailed for his “vile actions”.

Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

Police hunting paedophile over ‘court order breach’

Police are hunting a convicted paedophile who was caught twice by vigilante groups posing as young girls after an alleged breach in Kent.

Drug dealer found hiding in girlfriend’s wardrobe during police raid

Drug dealer found hiding in girlfriend’s wardrobe during police raid

Police found a drug dealer hiding in his girlfriend's walk-in wardrobe after tracking a taxi booking to her home.

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Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

Dashcam appeal after Audi ‘driven dangerously on M20 with no lights’

Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a car was allegedly driven dangerously at high speed on the M20 with no lights on.

Probe launched after train derails

Probe launched after train derails

An investigation has been launched after a train derailed in what authorities have described as a “low-speed” incident.

Gregg Wallace shares message with fans amid historic misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace shares message with fans amid historic misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace has released a video message after it was revealed he would be stepping away from his MasterChef role following misconduct allegations.

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

Bridge reopens after early morning crash

A Kent crossing had to be closed and police called after a car crashed into the central reservation.

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

‘Could the octopus take over the planet when we die?’

We could learn a lot from the octopus, says columnist Melissa Todd, who believes the clever, curious and creative creature could outlive us all.

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Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Countdown to Christmas: Family days out every weekend in Kent

Make the most of the festive season with our pick of fantastic family events every weekend from now until Christmas.

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Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Kent MPs confirm which way they will vote on assisted dying bill today

Three Kent MPs have confirmed they will vote in favour of today’s assisted dying bill, while five will oppose it - with several yet to decide.

Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss potential major changes for Kent councils and Reform UK winning its first KCC seat.

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

‘No one should endure this’: Family’s stark warning after tragic death of dog on golf course

A heartbroken family say the life of their “beloved” pet Yorkshire terrier was “tragically cut short” after being hit by a vehicle on a golf course.

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Plans revealed for Kent’s first-ever drag racing track

Plans revealed for Kent’s first-ever drag racing track

Plans are in motion to create the county’s first-ever drag racing track, where vehicles will hit top speeds well over 100mph.

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Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

Rat droppings found at all-you-can-eat buffet

A popular buffet restaurant has been told to clean up its act after food hygiene inspectors found rat holes and droppings.

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‘Shopping centre’s first-ever Christmas market was missing one essential ingredient’

‘Shopping centre’s first-ever Christmas market was missing one essential ingredient’

The loaded fries and chocolate waffle at this new festive market were amazing - but we needed warming up.

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Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

Tributes to popular landlord who ran string of pubs

A long-standing and popular landlord, who ran numerous pubs in his 35 years in the licensing trade, has died.

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Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Smash between gritter truck and car blocks major route

Drivers faced delays this evening following a crash between a gritter lorry and a car.

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Images released after two men ‘attacked by at least three others’ in early morning

Police have released images after at least three suspects reportedly attacked two men in the street during the early hours.

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member

Following their recent by-election success, we sat down with Reform UK’s first elected member of Kent County Council to discuss the party’s ambitions.

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Police catch Kent killer wanted on recall to prison

Police catch Kent killer wanted on recall to prison

A convicted killer wanted on recall to prison has now been apprehended by police.

‘We lost dad twice’: Driver jailed again over crash after grandad dies

‘We lost dad twice’: Driver jailed again over crash after grandad dies

In an unusual case, a dangerous driver who paralysed a grandad after a serious crash has been locked up again - but for a more serious offence.

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Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Parents of TV star leave £18m to family after crash tragedy

Phil Spencer’s parents left £18 million to the TV host and his three siblings following their death in a tragic accident.

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MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down amid historical allegations of misconduct

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace steps down amid historical allegations of misconduct

Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints about historical allegations of misconduct.

Furniture shop moves into empty Argos - despite impending demolition

Furniture shop moves into empty Argos - despite impending demolition

A new furniture store has moved into an empty town centre unit - even though the site is earmarked for demolition.

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Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

Dementia support centre to close after monthly losses of £34k

A centre which offers vital support to those with dementia is set to close after losing thousands of pounds a month amid relocation of services.

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Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Person taken to hospital after ‘loud’ house blaze

Neighbours have reported being woken up by a ‘loud pop’ and sirens as emergency services attended a fire near a railway station.

‘Drivers won’t be tempted to forsake cars for unreliable, infrequent and outdated buses’

‘Drivers won’t be tempted to forsake cars for unreliable, infrequent and outdated buses’

Sub-standard bus services, inheritance tax on farmers, climate change and Christmas adverts are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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How mum-of-three went from cleaning holiday lets to running more than 150

How mum-of-three went from cleaning holiday lets to running more than 150

A mum who went from cleaning holiday lets to managing a huge portfolio insists they “bring huge economic benefits” to Kent.

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