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Essex Eats Awards: The Essex pub that's always fully booked for its famous Sunday roast dinners
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Major update as new railway station Beaulieu Park prepares to open in Essex
It is the first new station on the line for more than a century
Disturbing Chelmsford ‘murder’ to feature in brand new Channel 4 documentary
The documentary will be broadcast early next year
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The Essex McDonald's branches trialing new change for faster service
The change was made this week in selected branches
Brand new café opens in Chelmsford city centre with community twist
They aim to serve good food and drink - as well as inspire connection and hope
Armed officers swarm Chelmsford residential street after 'reports of a firearm'
Officers attended the scene of the reports
Eurovision star Sam Ryder shares one Wembley fan will get a surprise next month
Sam spoke on Heart Breakfast about the news
Charges dropped against woman who unfurled flag at Epping council building during protest
She was arrested on suspicion of public order offences, but these have now been dropped
Asian noodle bar with robotic woks set to open in Essex city
It's brought 7 new jobs to the area
Homeless man 'enticed by money and alcohol' to dump body in Chelmsford bin is jailed for 7 years
He is likely to face deportation once his sentence is complete
Court updates as Ciprian Ilie sentenced for helping 'murderer' dump dad's body in Chelmsford bin
He was previously found guilty of assisting an offender following a trial
Chelmsford lorry driver engaging in sex acts behind wheel jailed after killing nan in crash
He was found to have been using his phone to engage in sexual acts and conversations while driving when his lorry veered onto the wrong side of the road
Man who planned to kidnap and kill Holly Willoughby set to appeal conviction
Gavin Plumb planned to ambush Holly Willoughby at her home. Police found an 'abduction kit' in his flat in Harlow.
This Essex train station has been named among the top 20 in Britain
The Rail Delivery Group is hosting its annual World Cup of Stations competition, and this spot in Essex has made the finals.
Essex man who planned to rape and murder Holly Willoughby set to appeal
A SECURITY guard who was jailed over a plot to kidnap, rape and murder TV presenter Holly Willoughby is set to have his appeal bid heard later this month.
Council won't challenge government after A12 widening plan scrapped
The council leader had said she would be challenging the government's decision to scrap the project to improve the A12
New 'luxury' hotel opens in Chelmsford that allows guests to bring their cats
If you've ever wanted a hotel break with your cat then this new hotel is the place for you
Tributes to 'much-loved' mum among the death and funeral notices from Essex Chronicle
Our thoughts are with those who lost a loved one
The Essex pumpkin patch among the best in the UK complete with apple picking
It's perfect for visiting for an autumnal day out
The picturesque Essex town where house prices have increased 10% in last year
The average UK home has soared by £8,000 in a year, and in this Essex town, the average house prices have risen by more than £38,000.