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Visit Famous Essex Film Locations

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Essex has been used as the setting for several of Hollywood’s biggest films. From Brannigan to World War Z, when you visit Essex you’ll tread the same streets as some of cinema’s leading stars. Four Weddings and a Famous Backdrop When people think of famous filming locations in the United Kingdom (UK), many will immediately…

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Have You Signed Up To The Essex Outdoor Cinema?

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If you are on Faceook you have probably seen a post about an outdoor cinema that is being held in town – although as yet, full details not announced. According to Facebook, 11,000 are going in Essex, during an event that is running from 5th June until the 30th September. This event is still in…

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New Hall School Continues to Impress in Essex

Is Bad Drainage Destroying Essex Roads?

Essex’s Hardened Field Defences of World War II

The Beaulieu Park Expansion and Luxury Old Lodge Court Development

Southend Is The Most Pest-Free Place In The UK

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According to a study it seems that if you want to avoid vermin and insects, Southend is your best bet. The problems with pest control in the UK are getting worse. Areas like London and Birmingham are now hot spots for pests, while Southend-on-Sea had the lowest amount of reports between 2013 and 2014. Recent…

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Is Essex Now The Best Place To Live In The UK?


Grayson Perry’s House For Essex Becomes Holiday Home

Semi-detached Homes Drive Property Price Rise In Essex

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The price of semi-detached homes rose at the fastest rate of any property type in England and Wales in the year to the end of April, according to the latest Land Register data.  The value of semis rose by 5.6% over the year, ahead of flats (up 5.4%) and detached homes (up 5.1%). Overall, property…

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Travellers Occupy Braintree Tennis Club and Football Club

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This morning BBC Essex reported the shocking news that a group of travellers had broken into Braintree football club and the neighbouring lawn tennis club and set up camp. The tennis club has been forced to close, potentiality cancelling kids holiday clubs as well as members sessions. A spokesperson for the tennis club said that floodlights…

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Canvey Residents Struggling To Keep Drains Clear

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Homeowners unaware of responsibilities to maintain drainsMajor flooding issues on Canvey could have been added to by hundreds of residents failing to maintain drains on their own land. Many of these residents were completely unaware of any responsibility to do so in the first place. Riparian Landowners A resident who owns land next a river,…

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Want To Extend Your Home in Essex? Know Your Rights

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Permitted Development Home Improvements – What You Can Do We have recently reported how property prices in Essex are continuing to rise as the county continues to be one of the most sought after in the country. The high cost of family homes in the region means that it is now cheaper to extend a…

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Inheritance Tax Changes Are Good News For Essex Homeowners

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Earlier this month it was confirmed changes will be put it place to raise the tax threshold to £1 million for married couples and civil partners leaving property. This is excellent news for home owners in Essex, a county where many large family homes are now approaching £1 million. David Johnson from Asset Wills explains how the news will affect the county.

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Reasons Why Essex is A Better Place To Live Than London


Essex Homeowners Make The Most Of The Sunshine

Is Your Inheritance Safe?

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Essex is home to some of the most expensive properties in the UK and there are many wealther families. However, as families become more dispersed and distant, there is an increasing problem of disputes over wills. Peter Collins from LFC Risk and Insurance, an Essex company that provides business and individuals with bespoke insurance and…

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Basildon Town Guide

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Think you know everything about Basildon? We bet you don’t! Check out this guide to one of Essex’s most popular towns.

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Outdoor Ice Skating in Essex

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An ever popular source of entertainment in the winter time, outdoor ice rinks have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. But how are they put together and run?

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