The forgotten 'American-style' water park that closed for a sad reason
The once popular water park has now been replaced but its memory lives on within a few locals and former staff members
The free Essex country park by the sea with sandy beaches and ancient fossils
Cudmore Grove Country Park, located near Mersea Island, is a unique and fascinating destination for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and beachgoers alike
Festival in the Gardens: Spot yourself in 17 photos from the Braintree music festival
Large crowds attended for the weekend of live music, food, drink and more
The Essex garden centre that’s award-winning - but you can’t see inside it
The family run centre has been running since 2016
The beachfront pub with 'fabulous' food and a huge children's play area
It's been called 'a great spot for walks and relaxing'
The 'welcoming' commuter town next to the A12 that 'continues to evolve'
It is somewhere 'people are proud to call home'
Which? names Essex motorway service station as one of the worst in Britain
It comes after research by consumer champion Which?
Dozens gather for anti-government 'National Strike' protests across Essex
Dozens of people gathered in Chelmsford and Southend for 'National Strike' protests
Police rescue kite surfer caught in distress off Mersea Island
He had been in the water for about 30 minutes and unable to get to safety
The beautiful Essex park with an amazing adventure playground, a stunning house and a café
It's a popular choice for families during the summer months
Ex-TOWIE star's side hustle flogging designer clothes on Vinted
Ferne McCann has been bringing in extra cash by selling some of her old clothes online
The steam train journey with stunning views and £1 kids' tickets
You can even take a picnic and your own bubbly on board
New ITV Love Island series 12 trailer teased by Maya Jama
The latest series is set to air on ITV soon
Crowds fill the streets for the Great Dunmow Soapbox race 2025
It's a huge event attended by thousands that raises huge sums of cash for charities
Fraudsters dressed up to falsely collect money for children's charities
One man from Essex has been ordered to pay back more than £100,000
Essex hospitals to benefit from brand new machine to speed up cancer treatment
The new technology could help free up capacity so more patients can be treated on time
The 'welcoming' Essex school that's been rated outstanding for 13 years which students call their 'happy place'
The school prides itself on paying close attention to pupils in their care
Primark's brand new picnic accessories shoppers are 'running' to buy this summer
They are both cute and adorable for the new season
Next's 'flattering' and 'cool' linen dress is 'perfect for summer' and some costs less than £30
Next shoppers are loving the dress - and many have 'ordered it in more colours' after wearing it on holiday
Death notices and funeral announcements from Essex Chronicle this week
Out thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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