'I went to the opening of IKEA in Harlow - and I think it's great for the town'
Some people aren't impressed - I couldn't have a more different view
            
      
Council to tackle fast-food outlets near schools in child obesity crackdown
Children as young as five were found to be overweight or obese before starting school
            
      
Free outdoor cinemas coming to Essex for the school holidays
Two towns are getting free outdoor cinemas, perfect for a budget-friendly event for the family
            
      
Woman who needed seatbelt extender for flights loses nine stone after taking on Slimming World diet plan
She has managed to "transform her life" as a result
            
      
The charming Essex village with a tight-knit community that 'just keeps growing'
The village boasts many highlights of the past, but has several big developments on the horizon
            
      
Popular Essex events venue saved from partial closure
Campaigners said they were 'relieved' after concerns about community groups being 'displaced' and 'kicked out'
            
      
'Multiple bodies found' as police swarm woods near Cornwall village
A police and crime commissioner has today announced details about a large police investigation in Sticker involving officers from across the UK
            
      
The faces of 'extremely violent' houseboat robbers sentenced to 25 years in prison
After a third robbery, one man was identified by a victim who was also in hospital
            
      
Search for man after 'incident' inside Essex charity shop
Police are looking for witnesses that may have seen anything to help their investigation
            
      
Young mum convicted of manslaughter after death of baby boy in beach trip tragedy
The court heard that a 'one-off failing' ended a happy beach trip in tragedy
            
      
Fears Canvey taking on Castle Point's 'housing burden'
The former mayor of Castle Point insisted that Canvey was not a 'sacrificial lamb'
            
      
Primark makes one major change to kidswear that fans are 'begging' to be made to adult lines
The clothing store released a statement on socials
            
      
Two more men accused of violent disorder and threats during Epping protests are named
Police have now charged nine people in connection with the violence over the past two weeks
            
      
Rayleigh man claims he's grown the world's largest artichoke - and only watered it once
Despite its gigantic size, Nathan claims to have only watered it once in two years
            
      
The stunning countryside pub with panoramic views over Essex’s ‘Riviera’
One customer has said that the food served at the pub was 'the best meal' they'd had in a long time
            
      
Next's 'very comfortable' £25 playsuit perfect for holidays that gives shoppers 'an hourglass figure'
'This is my new all-time favourite piece of clothing'
            
      
A12 shut after lorry overturns near Colchester with long delays - recap
There are very long delays
            
      
Home Office working to ‘restore order’ as Epping Forest Council calls for The Bell Hotel to shut
A motion was passed by the council last night to call on the Government to "immediately" close the hotel
            
      
M11 live traffic updates as two crashes block road causing long delays
Drivers are caught in miles of traffic causing long delays
            
      
Taxi drivers will not be forced to install CCTV in Colchester
Council papers state the initial cost of purchasing the bulk of CCTVs would result in a cost of £542,400
            
      
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