I explored the charming Essex village popular with celebs and named as best 'commuter town'
It has its own marina village, train station, and village pubs
HMP Chelmsford prisoner died and several overdosed on 'dodgy spice' at notorious Essex prison
An inmate died after a drug-related incident at the prison
Fears new homes in and around Chelmsford will 'destroy village life'
Up to 15 sites across the borough could be used to build 1,100 new homes
Plans for new Essex GP surgery in 500 home development set to be agreed
Almost 1,000 residents have signed the petition for the new health centre at the 500-home development
Banks in Brentwood, Loughton and Harlow shutting despite concerns from residents
Residents and MP are now demanding a new banking hub for one Essex town
Essex bus operator to scrap airport stop on key route from next month
They said the change is due to low passenger usage
Essex energy company issues compensation and refunds to customers
It was investigated by regulator Ofgem
'Impulse spending put me in £35k debt - my ADHD diagnosis curbed it'
Georgie struggled with her spending since she was given a credit card without any advice on how to use it responsibly
Transformed 'flagship' Marks and Spencer store in busy Chelmsford location reopens after months of work
It had been closed for several weeks for the major refurb
Dad of Essex student stabbed to death in Nottingham attack believes attacker was of 'sound mind'
Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, was stabbed to death while defending her friend, who also died in the Nottingham attacks
Essex boy, 16, who started £100k business from his bedroom wins competition
He has even impressed footballer Rio Ferdinand with his buisness
The 16 Braintree roads where speed limits will be cut to 20mph
Its aim is to improve and create a safer environment for vulnerable users
Wanted tattooed man known by 4 different names hunted by Essex Police
Call 101 if you see him
Man accused of starting fires at asylum seeker hotels made 'ghosts' claim to police, court hears
He is accused of endangering lives with the fires at hotels in Essex
Historic Maldon building 'at risk' of demolition as locals raise concerns
A planning application is pending on whether to demolish the site
The Essex town with a 'fierce independent spirit' named among the UK's best places to live
It's also previously been named among the coolest places to move to
8 of the best things to do with the family in Essex this Easter holiday
There's an activity for every budget
Family says daughter was 'fit and healthy' before tragic meningitis death
Juliette Kenny died one day after first showing symptoms including vomiting and discolouration in her cheeks
Primark's 'fabulous' £10 Eid pyjamas fans think are 'really cool'
They can be bought for the whole family
Plans to rejuvenate 'beloved' Essex lake after toxic algae killed wildlife
The local council is looking to spend £500,000 to improve the lake after years of toxic algae killing fish and birds
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