People in Essex have been warned to avoid a group of cold-calling fraudsters claiming to be from reputed technology companies.
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People in Essex have been warned to avoid a group of cold-calling fraudsters claiming to be from reputed technology companies.
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Following the first really cold night this autumn, the salt gritters have been our in force. Are our roads safe?
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The Problem Plaguing a Essex Seaside Area Once again Canvey Island is in the news for flooding problems. The latest is that of a Canvey Island car park that has been flooding regularly – and it’s not down to the sea or heavy rainfall. Local councillors have called for urgent work to be carried out at…
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We discuss the basic steps to ensuring sports pitches remain playable and in good condition through the winter.
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Essex Facing Snow, Ice and Floods This Winter Although we are currently having some of the mildest December weather on record, cold, wet and icy weather is expected in Essex this winter. However, less than a month ago, weather experts predicted a white Christmas, and the county is bathed in relatively warm sunshine today. The…
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Health and safety lapses lead to serious injury Accident at Essex-based agricultural machinery company highlights the importance of health and safety awareness in the workplace. Many people have a somewhat sceptical attitude towards health and safety. However, when it comes to the work place it’s a hugely important issue and, as a business owner, is…
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Our mild weathers may mean more pests in Essex this year - keep an eye out and call in the experts if you see rats.
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Design teams are vying for a place in the shortlisted six to be in with a chance of winning an estimated £1.6 million design contract redeveloping the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford, but how much work goes in to such a project?
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Find out where you can get a meningitis vaccine in Essex.
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Blocked drain scams, which we first saw reported in Kent appear to also be happening in Essex.
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3 Traditional Weapon Making Methods That Need To Be Kept Alive The cultural importance of weaponry is not to be underestimated and the art of crafting such tools should be kept alive for future generations. Traditional weapon making is in danger of being lost forever if we do not preserve the knowledge that our forefathers…
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Essex and mud – a home grown combination that scooped Caroline Picking a travel writing prize, but are there greater photography and travel writing opportunities abroad?
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A consultation by Essex County Fire & Rescue Service proposes £3 million to be spent on fire prevention and protection measures, but also a cut of firefighter jobs.
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Tendering Council are all set for a busy season on their beaches, and already have plans and patrols in place to keep you all safe.
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Essex has long been famed for its variety of fishing locations, and an upcoming TV show will feature in two of them.
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Summer is in full swing, but who knows how many months, weeks, maybe even days it will last for. The last thing you want to do is waste all of the summer hours tending to your lawn, luckily there is an alternative.
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Essex, along with the rest of the East of England, has voted to leave the EU. Two of the UK’s top 5 leave districts are in Essex: in Castle Point 72.7% of the voters chose to leave, while in Thurrock the 72.3% voted Leave. In Basildon, 68.6% of people voted to leave. The total votes for the…
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Chelmsford Council has amended a law banning rough sleepers from public places following public protests.
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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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Be inspired by the local celebrities of The Only Way Is Essex as we take a look at some of the fabulous bedroom designs featured during filming of the popular TV show.
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