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The award-winning Essex park once home to a monastery destroyed by King Henry VIII
Every abbey and priory in England closed in just four years on the orders of the King
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Rogue landlord living in Southend fined £5k for 'misleading' tenants in Greenwich rental
Southend
She pleaded guilty in court
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The abandoned Essex railway station once destroyed by fire that's now a community centre
Essex
It was thought the station had to close because it was too expensive to keep running
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The fictional Essex village that was the setting for Mackenzie Crook's comedy show Detectorists
BBC
Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists was a huge hit for the BBC, but the show was set in a fictional Essex village - and it wasn't actually filmed in the county
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The Essex seaside cinema where tickets cost just £6
Canvey Island
The family-run and independent cinema says they 'believe that enjoying a movie shouldn't break the bank'
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Man stabbed in 'disturbance' on Essex street
Waltham Abbey
The man suffered stab injuries to his back and leg and was taken to hospital
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The once ordinary council house where tourists now flock for miles to see
Things to do in Essex
The owner spent nearly 25 years crafting the unique place to stay
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The stunning Essex walk through bluebells that starts and ends with a pub
Things to do in Essex
Spring is the perfect time to see them
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Rare baby monkey born at Essex zoo cradled by mum in adorable pictures
Essex
The Colombian black spider monkey was born on April 16 but has now been seen outside in the enclosure alongside mum Cheekaboo
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Have your say and vote for the best fry-up in Essex
Essex
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can’t beat the sheer deliciousness of a good fry-up. Our EssexLive readers have plenty of places to choose from in the county to grab a fry-up.
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The Essex train service named the most punctual in the whole of the UK
Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia was named the country's most reliable rail operation - closely followed by c2c who also serve Essex customers
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Thursday night’s Premier League action as 23/20 Chelsea are favourites to beat 2/1 Tottenham at bet365
Premier League
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Man and woman arrested in connection to 'dine and dash' incidents at Essex restaurants
Crime
They have since been released on bail with conditions not to attend premises that serves food which can't be paid for before consumption
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Gavin and Stacey to return for final Christmas Day episode this year, James Corden confirms
BBC
James Corden and Ruth Jones confirmed the news today
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The historic landmark a short drive from Essex that inspired a Netflix film
Museums
Sutton Hoo is an Anglo-Saxon burial ground and the site of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time - and it's just a short drive from Essex
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Take a look inside the dazzling new Spirits Bar and Games in Chelmsford that's 'one of the biggest adult playgrounds in Essex'
Things to do in Essex
The games bar boasts a huge amount of attractions including axe throwing, escape rooms, an airsoft shooting range, foot-pool and interactive darts
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The stunning Tudor gatehouse near Colchester the tallest in UK first built by a friend of King Henry VIII
Things to do in Essex
The gatehouse is the tallest of its kind in the UK - and people can stay there either in historic rooms or glamping outside
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Woman pretended to be nurse to steal from wheelchair-bound residents and smiled at CCTV cameras
Crime
She refused to watch the footage of her walking around the facility and smiling at the cameras
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The story behind 'exceptionally rare' female assassin's dagger disguised as a hairbrush that's displayed in Essex
Museums
It was used by a 'femme fatale' who's job it was to lure German officers and high ranking targets into her room before killing them.
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The idyllic town half hour from Essex where you can get lost wandering its beautiful streets
Essex
The historic market town of Clare sits just outside of Essex in the beautiful countryside of West Suffolk's Upper Stour Valley and is bursting with history and nature to explore
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The 10 best free things to do in Essex this bank holiday Monday
Things to do in Essex
There's plenty to do that all the family can enjoy
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Ilford rapist linked to two attacks caught as police trace hotel stay to images on his social media
Crime
He picked his first victim up in Basildon before driving to an alleway and raping her
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'Extremely premature' baby born at 26 weeks saved by East of England Ambulance Service responders
Chelmsford
The responders have been recognised for saving the baby and his mum's lives
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Essex
Partner Stories
Soly aims to help customers find an environmentally-friendly way to power their home
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Lorry overturns on busy road in Leyton while 'travelling at just 5mph'
Essex News
The bus driver came across the scene, which had traffic backed up in three directions in Leyton, East London, for half an hour, earlier this week
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Huge fire breaks out in scrap yard in Brentwood as four fire engines rush to the scene
Brentwood
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined
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Stansted Airport passengers heading to Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Portugal issued passport warning
European Union
The Foreign Office regularly updates its guidance on what tourists need to know before they leave the UK. Here, we look at some of the key bits of advice including passport requirements.
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Driver who made U-turn that caused serious motorbike crash near Harlow avoids jail
Crime
The motorcyclist was thrown on top of the car and into the road
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The old Essex RAF airfield that became home to a now decommissioned nuclear power station
Maldon
It once generated enough electricity to power three towns the size of Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend put together
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Martin Lewis issues money warning to anyone using air fryers instead of ovens
ITV
The Money Saving Expert has issued a warning to anyone thinking of using air fryers instead of ovens, after he received a number of queries about the popular kitchen gadgets
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Man and woman arrested in connection to 'dine and dash' incidents at Essex restaurants
Crime
They have since been released on bail with conditions not to attend premises that serves food which can't be paid for before consumption
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The Essex school among the hardest to get into where Dermot O’Leary attended
Education
It's now the only remaining Catholic secondary school in Colchester
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Tesco, Sainsbury's Asda and Aldi May Bank Holiday supermarket opening times
Asda
The early May Bank Holiday is almost upon us and many supermarkets will be changing their opening hours. Here's what you need to know
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More arrests after woman found with 'potentially life changing' injuries
Essex Police
Police have made two more arrests after a 19-year-old woman was found with 'potentially life changing injuries' in Essex. Emergency services were called to St Marys Court, Victoria Avenue, Southend, shortly before 4am on Monday (April 29).
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Essex
The Essex areas named among the most depressing to live in the UK
Eleven Essex locations have made it onto the shortlist
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I swear by my picnic essential perfect for days out and shoppers can get one for less than £10
Argos
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Near miss on Essex road caught on video as driver 'narrowly avoids serious crash'
Traffic and Travel
The driver captured in the footage overtook several vehicles
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The beautiful Essex village King Henry VIII once chose for a country retreat
Brentwood
Legend has it that some of his illegitimate children were conceived there
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The six Essex pubs with stunning beer gardens named among the best
Chelmsford
Muddy Stilettos have crowned their 'winners'
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Ellis Whitehouse
Essex's newest Turkish inspired cafe that's a complete gamechanger
Matt Lee
I tried the Essex barbers named Britain's best and it was an incredible experience with a brilliant trim
Ellis Whitehouse
The 'unpretentious' family-run Leigh Bistro restaurant where you're treated like royalty
Matt Lee
I tried making Jamie Oliver's 'amazing' Yorkshire Puddings and it was incredibly easy to follow
Get your garden ready for the summer with stylish rattan set for under £100
Your Money
The 4-Seater Garden Rattan Furniture Set is currently £89 and might be the perfect addition to your garden in time for that beautiful sunshine
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Poundland issues urgent recall of popular children's product over 'serious chemical risk'
Health
The colourfully packaged tubs of pencils include Disney's MickeyMouse, Spider Man and Star Wars among the options.
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Have your say on whether the London Underground should extend further into Essex
London Underground
Essex now has a direct line to Heathrow but should the London Underground be extended further
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Gardeners praise 'fast action' weed killer that works 'in days'
Amazon
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Epping Forest 2024 local election results as counting continues for second day
Local Elections
A number of wards in the area are yet to declare their results - updates as we get them
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'Emergency roadworks' leave major Essex road closed for six hours
Traffic and Travel
The closure was in place due to an 'infrastructure defect'
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Cyclist fighting for his life after being shot and stabbed during 'ambush' attack in Dagenham
Dagenham
He was riding his bike when he was attacked by a group of men who arrived at, and left the scene, in three cars
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Police officer seriously injured whilst arresting suspect in Southend high street
Southend
Officers were attending reports of an individual leaving a shop in High Street without paying for goods
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Wedding venue half an hour from Essex that featured in Netflix hits One Day, The Crown, Bridgerton Queen Charlotte
What's On
It was even once the childhood home of all three of King Henry VIII’s children
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Primark confirms major change to all stores after 'successful trial' which included Lakeside's store
Primark
The high street giant has confirmed the service will be expanded to all stores in England, Scotland, and Wales after a successful trial period
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Brothers who launched terrifying family feud machete attack at pub jailed for 48 years
Crime
Spurred on after a call from their aunt, Jaydon and Brandon Brown donned balaclavas and armed themselves with 20-inch knives before strolling into a pub on serene Monday evening
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Stephen Mangan says losing his mum to cancer at 45 led him to pursue dream career
Essex
Actor Stephen Mangan has opened up about the death of his mother, who passed away from cancer when he was just 22, and how it inspired him to pursue a career in showbusiness
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Essex Sainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for clicking 'zero bags used' on self-service checkout
Sainsbury's
Mr Doffou, giving evidence, accepted Sainsbury's zero tolerance approach to theft but insisted he was 'tied' and "unaware of what he was doing" when he took them without paying
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Chainsaw-wielding police raid Harlow homes and seize Class A drugs, cash and weapons
Harlow
The raids were carried out by specialist police officers in the early hours of the morning
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Elizabeth Line could see more trains on tracks to cope with rising demand
Transport
The Elizabeth Line has been a huge addition to TfL's network
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TOWIE's Joey Essex and James Argent forced to hitchhike after getting caught in Dubai floods
The Only Way Is Essex
The Only Way Is Essex stars Joey Essex and James Argent were forced to hitchhike in Dubai after the United Arab Emirates experienced the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the desert nation
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Smoke engulfs Essex village as locals told to keep windows shut after huge fire
Maldon
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) have advised people nearby to keep their windows and doors closed as there is smoke coming from the fire.
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Have your say on the best place to get ice cream in Essex
Essex
Whether it's a fancy ice cream shop or your local ice cream van, we want to hear about your favourite
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
Champions League
mirror.co.uk
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Live local election results for Essex as first winners announced
Local Elections
People all over Essex had their chance to cast a vote
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Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex re-elected for third successive term
Politics
The Conservative Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner won by fewer than 10,000 votes
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RideLondon exact road closure times as thousands set to cycle through Essex
Essex
The 2024 edition takes place on May 26 but locals will face some road closures on Friday (May 24) and Saturday (May 25).
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‘I visited one of the best cafés in Essex, and the highlight was its tight-knit community’
Brentwood
Chantilly, in Brentwood, serves a delicious afternoon tea with locally-sourced treats
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White House Farm
The quiet Essex village that was plunged into the limelight after a grisly murder
The tiny village suddenly became famous for being the setting of one of the most shocking murder cases in UK history
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Body found in search for missing Essex man as police suspend search
Essex Police
Police are not treating the incident as suspicious
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The absolutely breathtaking Essex pub with riverside views perfect for the bank holiday
bank holiday
It is one of the many choices to dine and socialise over the extended weekend
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The beautiful Essex beach lined with beach huts named among the best to visit this bank holiday
Clacton
A study of all beaches in England and Wales has been carried out with this beach coming in as the fourth best
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The 500-year-old Essex hunting lodge built for King Henry VIII where you can stay the night
Epping Forest
It sits among 55,000 trees in the borough and was frequented by many Tudor royals
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Traffic and Travel
Greater Anglia
The Essex train service named the most punctual in the whole of the UK
Greater Anglia was named the country's most reliable rail operation - closely followed by c2c who also serve Essex customers
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Near miss on Essex road caught on video as driver 'narrowly avoids serious crash'
Traffic and Travel
The driver captured in the footage overtook several vehicles
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Two M25 lanes closed after 'trucks' stop on road in Essex
Traffic and Travel
The lane closures caused slow traffic after a crash
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Major Essex road closed for 'emergency roadworks' near Tilbury Docks
Traffic and Travel
The closure was in place due to an 'infrastructure defect'
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Greater Anglia and c2c severe delays next week as ASLEF members to go on strike again
Transport
There will be little to no trains running due to the strike
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Chelmsford
BBC
The fictional Essex village that was the setting for Mackenzie Crook's comedy show Detectorists
Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists was a huge hit for the BBC, but the show was set in a fictional Essex village - and it wasn't actually filmed in the county
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Have your say and vote for the best fry-up in Essex
Essex
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can’t beat the sheer deliciousness of a good fry-up. Our EssexLive readers have plenty of places to choose from in the county to grab a fry-up.
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The six Essex pubs with stunning beer gardens named among the best
Chelmsford
Muddy Stilettos have crowned their 'winners'
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Illuminate your future: 5 great reasons to invest in solar panels in Essex
Partner Stories
Soly aims to help customers find an environmentally-friendly way to power their home
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Call 999 immediately if you see this missing Basildon man not seen for more than two weeks
Essex Police
Police urgently need to make sure he is ok
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Courts
Crime
Child rapists, erratic drivers and boots full of cocaine - the Essex criminals jailed in April 2024
We have also seen an Essex drug dealer kill a man in London and a crook who stole Range Rovers and tried to flog them online
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The Essex areas where police officers are tackling a rise in shoplifting
Crime
Troubling figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that shoplifting increased by 37 per cent in England and Wales last year
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The face of man who killed teenager near Chelmsford park 'to teach him a lesson'
Chelmsford
Officers were called to an incident on February 12, 2023, in which Andy had been seriously assaulted. He was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
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Andy Wood: Man found guilty of manslaughter after teenager stabbed in Chelmsford park
Chelmsford
Andy died from his injuries after an incident in woodland close to Waterson Vale in Chelmsford
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Man accused of murdering 14-year-old Daniel Anjorn in Hainault is named by police
Crime
He is due to appear in court today where he also faces charges of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and aggravated burglary
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Food and Drink
Food & Drink
Bank Holiday cocktails: 14 amazing drinks to brighten up the long weekend
Whether you're a seasoned aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone
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The absolutely breathtaking Essex pub with riverside views perfect for the bank holiday
bank holiday
It is one of the many choices to dine and socialise over the extended weekend
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Have your say and vote for the best fry-up in Essex
Essex
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can’t beat the sheer deliciousness of a good fry-up. Our EssexLive readers have plenty of places to choose from in the county to grab a fry-up.
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The six Essex pubs with stunning beer gardens named among the best
Chelmsford
Muddy Stilettos have crowned their 'winners'
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Have your say on the best place to get ice cream in Essex
Essex
Whether it's a fancy ice cream shop or your local ice cream van, we want to hear about your favourite
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The Essex seaside cinema where tickets cost just £6
The family-run and independent cinema says they 'believe that enjoying a movie shouldn't break the bank'
The fictional Essex village that was the setting for Mackenzie Crook's comedy show Detectorists
BBC
Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists was a huge hit for the BBC, but the show was set in a fictional Essex village - and it wasn't actually filmed in the county
Rogue landlord living in Southend fined £5k for 'misleading' tenants in Greenwich rental
Southend
She pleaded guilty in court
The award-winning Essex park once home to a monastery destroyed by King Henry VIII
Southend
Every abbey and priory in England closed in just four years on the orders of the King
Witham woman arrested after baby suffers cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor
Essex News
The boy remains in a critical condition in hospital
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Essex News
Witham woman arrested after baby suffers cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor
The boy remains in a critical condition in hospital
The idyllic town half hour from Essex where you can get lost wandering its beautiful streets
Essex
The historic market town of Clare sits just outside of Essex in the beautiful countryside of West Suffolk's Upper Stour Valley and is bursting with history and nature to explore
Child rapists, erratic drivers and boots full of cocaine - the Essex criminals jailed in April 2024
Crime
We have also seen an Essex drug dealer kill a man in London and a crook who stole Range Rovers and tried to flog them online
Have your say on whether the London Underground should extend further into Essex
London Underground
Essex now has a direct line to Heathrow but should the London Underground be extended further
Woman punched in the face by cyclist in Harlow sparking police appeal
Harlow
The woman said she was assaulted while walking along a cycle path
Canvey Island
The Essex seaside cinema where tickets cost just £6
The family-run and independent cinema says they 'believe that enjoying a movie shouldn't break the bank'
The fictional Essex village that was the setting for Mackenzie Crook's comedy show Detectorists
BBC
Mackenzie Crook's Detectorists was a huge hit for the BBC, but the show was set in a fictional Essex village - and it wasn't actually filmed in the county
Rogue landlord living in Southend fined £5k for 'misleading' tenants in Greenwich rental
Southend
She pleaded guilty in court
The award-winning Essex park once home to a monastery destroyed by King Henry VIII
Southend
Every abbey and priory in England closed in just four years on the orders of the King
Witham woman arrested after baby suffers cardiac arrest at Legoland Windsor
Essex News
The boy remains in a critical condition in hospital