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Kursaal At Dusk ,Southend
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Stumped - Ouzel Valley
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Palladian Bridge - Stowe
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Artificial Ruins - Stowe
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The Temple of Ancient Virtue 2-Stowe
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East Lake -Stowe
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The Temple of Ancient Virtue 1-Stowe
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St Mary's Church Fawsley Hall
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Stepping out in Ingatestone
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With blue skies overhead and the sun’s rays beating down, it’s time to stride out and take a stroll around one of our county’s best-kept historical treasures, says Joanne Jarvis
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Check out Clacton
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When the sun comes out so do daytrippers to Clacton on Sea as they search for the high-fliers and famous faces of this iconic resort, explains Nicky Adams
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Sun shines on St Francis Hospice golf day at Stock Brook Manor
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Sports personalities joined golfers in the sunshine to support the annual St Francis Hospice Golf Day at Stock Brook Manor Golf & Country Club.
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St Helena Hospice hosts its May Ball at Five Lakes Hotel & Spa
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Brightwell Interiors opens with Champagne reception
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Brightwell Interiors celebrated its grand opening in May as owners Holly and Julie Nicholls were joined by around 500 guests for a Champagne reception and preview ahead of the official shop opening.
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Grilled mushrooms topped with Black Bomber cheese recipe
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Grilled mushrooms topped with Black Bomber cheese and Essex bacon served on a rocket and English new potato salad from The Fox, Finchingfield. Reviewed by: Stephanie Mackentyre
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Lunch with The Swan at Lavenham
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This enchanting, English country hotel dates back to the 15th century, but as you push open the heavy oak door and step inside The Swan in Lavenham. Reviewed by Stephanie Mackentyre
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Recipe with Maison Talbooth, Dedham
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Lunch with The Bear Bar & Restaurant, Stock
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Chef Gizzi Erskine makes chocolate brownies - recipe video
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Chef Gizzi Erskine makes chocolate brownies. This easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to cook and makes 24 little pieces...
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I fell in love with Jaywick
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Introducing myself and Mersea Island
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All Change Is Good!
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TV architect George Clarke reveals his passion for protecting historic buildings
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Gary Lucy talks about why he loves life in Essex
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Gary Lucy takes a break from Dancing on Ice to talk to Pat Parker about why he loves life in Essex, his plans for the future and why he enjoys doing his bit for charity at Haven House hospice
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Ben Shephard, Martina Cole, Beth Chatto and Ruthie Henshall - why they love Essex
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In a special celebration of the county and all that it offers both residents and visitors, Visit Essex has invited some well-known Essex faces to share their thoughts on the county. Here they share those views with Essex Life
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To keep minds active this summer, Puzzler, the world’s largest puzzle creators are giving away five copies of their number one selling puzzle DS game and three Nintendo DS Lites...
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Win a watercolour painting of West Mersea
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James Merriott is offering Essex Life readers the chance to win this image of My Pleasure. To enter answer the following question.
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Win one of three pairs of tickets to Madness!
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Newmarket Nights fever has already hit the East of England again, so get ready to party!! We have three pairs of tickets up for grabs to see Madness live on 6th August...
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Annabel Karmel MBE, award winning children’s food chef guru is offering 10 lucky readers the chance to win a copy of her latest book, ‘Top 100 Pasta Dishes’...
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