Essex area named the hottest place in the UK today as temperatures reach more than 34C
34.4C was measured in the Essex village this afternoon
Everything you need to know about Chelmsford City Live this weekend featuring Justin Timberlake, Olly Murs and Duran Duran
The three-day event will be taking over the city's racecourse
Little girl, 7, killed after tree collapses in Chalkwell park named and pictured as family pays tribute
Her family said she was taken in a "cruel" way
King Henry VIII's forgotten palace that's now an award-winning school
It may well be a very highly sought after school now - but was once a palace for King Henry VIII
Part of Essex to have earlier bin collections due to heatwave
Second Essex council is making changes to bin collections due to the ongoing heat wave
MoD warns loud 'gunfire and explosions' could disturb Essex people this week
Activity at Shoebury Range will include loud gunfire and explosions, which could be heard from some distance away, the MoD has warned
Lucy Mecklenburgh shares 'important' reminder after negative Instagram message
She said it was important to talk about for other parents
The 'peaceful' Essex beach that people travel from miles away to visit
If you're not looking to fight for a sunbed this summer - this beach might be for you
Nine police staff to lose jobs as four 'symbolic' station front counters scrapped
Assistant Chief Constable says 'impact is probably the fear of it closing'
Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued over popular ice lollies
People are being urged to check their freezers
Boden 'non-crease' summer top reduced from £66 to £26 is perfect for work or holidays
'It's light, doesn't crease and fits well'
The face of the Essex man who murdered his own mother at his home in Clacton
She died from stab wounds earlier this year
Exact date Essex is set to get cooler as heatwave reaches 34C
We are currently in the middle of an amber heat alert
Man admits murdering his own mother at home in Clacton
She died from stab wounds earlier this year
How hot is too hot to work, and what are your legal rights in a heatwave?
As temperatures rise this week, what is safe for your workplace?
Locals defend 'Essex's worst seaside town' saying it has 'lovely pier' and 'friendly people'
It was recently named the worst in the county in a Which? survey
B&M shoppers wowed by £3 item that keeps bugs out of your house
They can be a real pest when the weather is warm
Enfield shooting victim named and pictured for first time as boy charged with murder
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder after the shooting on June 26 in Enfield
Professor warns of UK heatwave dangers as they could become more common
It's not all beach trips and endless ice creams
Zara McDermott slams focus on 'non-existent drama' between ex Sam Thompson and new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson
She's had her say after speculation over their interactions at Soccer Aid
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