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Is it really something to taco 'bout?

Is it really something to taco 'bout?

Ahead of Kent's first Taco Bell launching this week, we sent one of our reporters to an Essex branch to see what all the excitement is about.

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Kent's worst crash hotspots

Kent's worst crash hotspots

Seven of the county's roads have been included in a list of the most dangerous in England.

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Teenage cyclists ‘dicing with death’

Teenage cyclists ‘dicing with death’

Drivers say gangs of teenage cyclists are risking their lives by dodging traffic, running red lights and riding dangerously in a town centre.

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Fans start queuing for Avengers: Endgame

Fans start queuing for Avengers: Endgame

It's the moment Marvel fans have been waiting for since being left with such a cliffhanger at the end of last year's epic Infinity War.

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Titanic star rumoured to be filming in Kent

Titanic star rumoured to be filming in Kent

A Hollywood star is rumoured to be filming in Kent for the next two nights.

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Clinics to offer catch-up MMR jabs

Clinics to offer catch-up MMR jabs

Families worried that their child may not be protected against measles, mumps and rubella can attend catch-up clinics running in Kent next month.

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New migrant case - nine in boat

New migrant case - nine in boat

Eight men and a teenager have been picked up in a small boat by the Border Force.

'Magic' Roman amulet found by plumber

'Magic' Roman amulet found by plumber

A hobbyist treasure hunter has struck gold while searching in a field owned by a princess.

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Tobacco gang jailed for trying £500k fraud

Tobacco gang jailed for trying £500k fraud

A gang has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for conspiring to steal £500k worth of confiscated tobacco from the government.

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Travellers pitch up on land earmarked for homes

Travellers pitch up on land earmarked for homes

A group of travellers have pitched up caravans on land earmarked for new homes.

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Burglars jailed after crime spree across town

Burglars jailed after crime spree across town

Two burglars are behind bars after a spate of thefts from properties but were caught in the act fleeing a property they were attempting to raid.

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Epic cycle ride to see the world cup

Epic cycle ride to see the world cup

A trio of rugby fans will cycle from England to the Far East to see the World Cup in Japan later this year.

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'Gifted guitarist' took his own life

'Gifted guitarist' took his own life

A popular musician and father died after substituting his antidepressants for painkillers.

Police probe following indecent exposure

Police probe following indecent exposure

Police are investigating after a man reportedly exposed himself to a woman in a residential area.

Man died month after bin lorry accident

Man died month after bin lorry accident

A man who died after being accidentally tipped into a bin lorry refused an amputation and asked for a second opinion, an inquest has heard.

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Recovering addict dies after relapse

Recovering addict dies after relapse

A recovering heroin addict who had responded well to rehab died after a relapse, an inquest has heard.

School's porn Twitter blunder

School's porn Twitter blunder

A secondary school has been left red-faced after retweeting a graphic video to its 1,000 followers.

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Illegal worker found at convenience store

Illegal worker found at convenience store

Immigration enforcement officers escorted a 27-year-old Iraqi man from a convenience store after he was found to be working illegally.

Construction firm fined £17k after worker's fall

Construction firm fined £17k after worker's fall

A worker shattered his heel when he fell from a stairwell opening.

Man due in court accused of people smuggling

Man due in court accused of people smuggling

A suspect is accused of assisting unlawful immigration between last December and March.

Stolen minibus found burnt out on marshland

Stolen minibus found burnt out on marshland

Police are investigating after a stolen minibus was torched.

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Sainsbury's staff 'threatened' with knife

Sainsbury's staff 'threatened' with knife

A teenage boy has been charged after checkout staff at a Sainsbury's store were 'threatened' with a knife

MP calls for rail fare refunds for 15 minute delays

MP calls for rail fare refunds for 15 minute delays

An MP is requesting passengers have their tickets costs refunded for trains more than 15 minutes late.

Man overdosed on own prescription drugs

Man overdosed on own prescription drugs

A homeless man who was "in and out of prison" took his own life by overdosing on his prescription drugs.

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Three arrests after high-speed police chase

Three arrests after high-speed police chase

A rapid late-night police chase has led to three arrests.

Ebbsfleet faces being 'struck off'

Ebbsfleet faces being 'struck off'

One of Kent's biggest football teams could be forced out of business for failing to publish its accounts.

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'Anti-social behaviour and drinking' leads to arrests

'Anti-social behaviour and drinking' leads to arrests

Complaints have been made about anti social behaviour and excessive drinking in a town centre.

Mystery over closure of golf and leisure complex

Mystery over closure of golf and leisure complex

A popular driving range and paintball site has closed - but its owners say they plan to open it again soon.

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Wife's tribute to antiques dealer Ron

Wife's tribute to antiques dealer Ron

An antiques trader and pub landlord has been remembered after his death from pancreatic cancer.

Arrest after man stabbed

Arrest after man stabbed

A woman has been taken into custody after a man was treated for a stab wound following a late night attack.

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