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Essex Life celebrates 60 years
April 17th 2012
Martyn Green from the Essex Record Office begins a series of features looking at life in Essex in each of the last six decades with a focus on the highs and lows of the 1950s
Make your special day extra special
February 13th 2012
If you thought that hiring a country manor house exclusively for your wedding was just a pipedream, think again. Prested Hall in Feering has been offering this unusual and special experience to wedding couples for years
Charity single raises money for Help for Heroes
November 22nd 2011
Fourteen year old Shakila Karim, who has already released two songs earlier this year, releases her first charity song ‘Heroes’ on the 28th of November 2011.
Britain. Can its essence be captured within a bottle?
August 16th 2011
Defining a nation by the sense of smell of its natives could prove a difficult task...
Clubs and Societies in Burnham on Crouch
July 8th 2011
Burnham on Crouch is home to many clubs and societies which organise and host events throughout the year. So this summer, why not do something productive with your time and join like-minded people who are doing something positive for the community?
Lee Valley White Water Centre offers early Olympic legacy
June 24th 2011
Lee Valley White Water Centre launches its Schools Festival as thousands of local youngsters benefit from an early Olympic legacy
How Essex innovations can build a better Britain
March 16th 2011
At the heart of Britain’s plans to recover from recession is strong growth in manufacturing. Sarah de Souza-Ingle went in search of some Essex firms proving that the country’s entrepreneurial engine room is still purring along
Adam Aiken asks how rises in taxation may impact on your income
March 14th 2011
As the Government looks to bring down the deficit, cut backs in spending is only half the answer. Adam Aiken asks how rises in taxation may impact on your income
British Red Cross: Coping With Snow -Video Feature
December 17th 2010
Land Rover UK and the British Red Cross have announced a new emergency response partnership, to significantly improve the British Red Cross ability to respond to major incidents in the UK and help save more lives when crisis strikes.
Clubs and events in Loughton, Essex
August 11th 2010
Age or experience doesn't matter if you want join a society or club in Loughton...
Wilkin & Sons celebrate their 125th anniversary on 25th June
June 16th 2010
This month, world famous jam-makers Wilkin & Sons, will mark the 125th anniversary of producing fabulous preserves from the fruit farms of Tiptree
A seal of approval
October 14th 2009
As a sign of a company's standards of quality, a Royal Warrant is a highly-coveted accolade. Caroline Foster and Petra Hornsby introduce some of the privileged Essex firms holding one...
Standing the test of time
September 16th 2009
With its reputation as an entrepreneurial hotspot, it is hardly a surprise that Essex has its fair share of family-run firms that have lasted generations. Caroline Foster highlights just a small band of bygone businesses that have a history stretc...
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