Tag: Essex
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Fish and chip operator with Essex shops among finalists for national awards
The Chesterford Group has been included among the three finalists for the Best Multiple Operator of the Year award. It has numerous shops in Essex under the Churchill’s and Fishnchickn brands, including at Chelmsford, Rayleigh, Harlow, Billericay, Brentwood, Pitsea, Benfleet, Witham and more. The group operates in Essex and other counties such as Sussex, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire…
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Suspected ‘chop shop’ shut down after SUV stolen in Peterborough found in Essex
On Monday, officers from Essex Police’s stolen vehicle intelligence unit received information that a Range Rover, which had been reported as stolen overnight in Peterborough, was believed to be in the Braintree area. The officers located three men with the car and a stolen motorbike, both on false plates, in a garage in Braintree Road, Cressing.…
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Revealed: The Essex town named as one of the cheapest places to retire in the UK
Sambla, a loan comparison service, has analysed the cost-of-living in places around the country and listed the 20 priciest areas to call time on your working life. The findings show Harlow is the fourth cheapest place in the UK, with an average cost-of-living of £589 per month per person. It is ranked just below Preston in…
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In pictures: A look back at the times TV and movie crews filmed on location in Essex
Here are some of the most memorable productions to include parts of Essex. Blackadder Goes Forth This was the fourth series of BBC sitcom Blackadder, starring Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry. These episodes are set in 1917 on the Western Front in the trenches of World War 1. However, you might be surprised…
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Essex security officer accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot denied bail
Gavin Plumb, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting murder and incitement to commit kidnap the former This Morning host. The defendant is accused of planning to assemble a “kidnap and restraint kit” and encouraging a third party to travel to the UK to carry out the alleged offences. During a short hearing…
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Crash on Essex road leads to closure and long delays for drivers
The A1016 on the outskirts of Chelmsford is currently closed due to a crash this morning. It was first reported at 9.16am and is affecting drivers in both directions. Traffic control commented on the situation. They said: “Road closed and queueing traffic due to crash on A1016 Essex Regiment Way both ways from Channels Drive…
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M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex this weekend
These will mainly be along the A12 in the early hours of the morning, with a few on the Dartford Crossing and the M25. If you are set to be travelling along these areas, it’s best to take note of different diversions in place. Get more great stories like this delivered to your inbox every day by…
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Essex Police launch appeal after ‘serious’ A120 vehicle collision this evening
Around 6pm this evening, all emergency services arrived on the scene of an incident at the A120 westbound at Great Notley between Braintree and Stansted, after reports of a crash which blocked the road. The police is now issuing an appeal for anyone with more information regarding the incident to come forward as several vehicles have…
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Give the gift of Essex Life this Christmas with this discounted subscription deal
From New Year walks to Easter activities, to summer shows and autumn’s heritage hotspots, the gift of Essex Life magazine is one that is guaranteed to entertain and inform all year long. A 12-month subscription to Essex Life brings you a tempting monthly update about the county and the unique people, places and events that make…
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Essex train drivers set to stage more strikes in December, union announces
The Aslef union said the new walkouts will “ratchet up the pressure” on train companies and the Government to give train drivers their first pay rise in more than four years. In Essex, C2C and Greater Anglia union members will walk out on December 5. Elsewhere across the country, the strikes are as follows: EMR and…