The garden centre loved for its 'affordable prices' named the best in Essex
It was given the title by a poll from EssexLive readers
Beat Trump's tariffs by investing in these London-listed firms that ALREADY have a home in America - and they look like bargains at current prices
It took the current US President just seven days to change his tune on tariffs, introducing a 90-day reprieve for many nations in the face of financial mayhem.
Stunning Oxford Boat Race rower admits she would 'sell her soul to the devil to win' and beat Cambridge
Annie Anezakis, women's president of the Oxford University Boat Club, has made it clear that she will do whatever it takes to beat Cambridge in the 79th Women's Boat Race.
The mystery of the forgotten Beatle: How drummer replaced Ringo Starr on 1964 tour... and then disappeared for decades
Jobbing musician Jimmie Nicol spent 12 days as a member of the Fab Four - plunged suddenly into the whirlwind of 'Beatlemania' at its most feverish pitch back in 1964.
Red carpets, Prince Andrew conspiracy theories... and selfies with Donald Trump: How Lady Victoria Hervey went from aristocrat to gun-toting MAGA influencer
The socialite appears to be on a new mission in the world of politics - as a cheerleader for Donald Trump and the MAGA movement and a rare public defender of her now disgraced royal ex.
The foreign nationalities most likely to be arrested for sex offences - including one country with a rate up to 24 TIMES higher than Brits
Police made 8,500 arrests of foreign nationals for sexual offences including rape in 2024 and start of 2025.
Pregnant Kelsey Parker shows off her baby bump in a red bikini as she packs on the PDA with boyfriend Will Lindsay during family holiday - three years after husband Tom Parker's death
Kelsey Parker cradled her growing baby bump in a red bikini as she hit the beach in Gran Canaria during sun-soaked family holiday on Saturday.
Huge emergency services presence spotted on Essex coast
A video on social media appeared to show a large emergency response
Keir Starmer 'saved British Steel to stave off Reform challenge in Labour heartlands' - as Miliband's Net Zero drive is blamed for collapse
The government used a rare Saturday sitting of Parliament yesterday to push through emergency legislation effectively taking control of the industry.
Moment sunny Lanzarote is FLOODED after two-hour deluge soaks British holiday hotspot
Shocking footage has revealed Lanzarote submerged under water after the holiday hotspot was hit with a two-hour deluge.
The 'vibrant' Essex town with great commuter links, pretty scenery and 'cheap' homes
It is very rare you find a town with both great commuter links and more affordable house prices
Inside the quirky Essex museum with the largest private collection of post boxes
The Colne Valley Postal History Museum, in Halstead, is home to 166 post-boxes, 25 stamp vending machines and thousands of pieces of ephemera
Inside the quirky Essex museum with the largest private collection of post boxes
The Colne Valley Postal History Museum, in Halstead, is home to 166 post-boxes, 25 stamp vending machines and thousands of pieces of ephemera
'I'm attempting a 'side plank' on a machine that wouldn't look out of place in a medieval torture chamber': TOM PARKER BOWLES has joined the Reform(er) party
It's the fitness class of the moment, with studios popping up all over the country. But can a 'decrepit fella' also feel the body-sculpting benefits of reformer pilates
Police investigation after Colchester United player 'racially abused' during football match
A police investigation is underway
New Ozempic? Scientists develop 'expanding' weight loss pill that slashes more fat than blockbuster drug but DOESN'T make you feel sick
Diet pills have had a chequered history and only one is approved for NHS use in the UK - Xenical - which is not hugely popular because of its mode of operation.
Tourist has 'genius' hack to avoid getting sandy feet on the beach
Getting sand all over your belongings - and yourself - might be the one major downside to a beach holiday. But the days of having to squelch back to your car with socks full of sand could be over.
I've been to all the Isles of Scilly - this is the best time to visit and the local delicacy you'll want to try
Often described as the UK's answer to the Caribbean, the Isles of Scilly are one of the UK's most appealing destinations for a beach holiday. Find out the best things to do...
Could the Dubai chocolate give you CANCER? Experts warn cheap versions of the viral sweet treat contain carcinogenic chemicals, palm oil and toxins from MOULD
The exclusivity surrounding the 'Dubai chocolate' is leading to a chocolate black market, as manufacturers are producing cheap and dangerous knock-offs.
Scientists reveal what it's really like to receive a vision from God
Countless saints and mystics have reported inexplicable messages from heaven, but scientists say there is an explanation which could reveal what it is like to have one of these visions.