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The Wanted 2.0's Max George reveals Essex link at Foodies Festival
'I'm one of you' he told the crowd at Hyland's Park in Chelmsford

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The Essex pub bringing a community together through ancient tradition
People have been travelling from all over Essex to visit


Swarm of giant bees to decend on Chelmsford for city's first-ever art trail
They will form a free to enjoy art trail around the city

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Foodies Festival 2025: Locals flock to Chelmsford for The Wanted 2.0 and celebrity chefs at popular foodie festival
Huge crowds turned out for the popular celebration of food and drink


Fire rips through homes in Essex village as crews warn to keep windows shut
An investigation into the cause of the fire will be carried out today


Essex Pride 2025: Spot yourself in 35 fantastic photos
Hundreds marched through Chelmsford towards the annual festival celebration


The pretty Essex village with one of the most expensive postcodes in Britain
It was previously named one of the UK's best places to live


When hugely popular sunflower field near Essex city hopes to open this summer
The bright, vibrant colours of the plants makes it a stunning location for photos


River Island announce closures putting seven Essex stores at risk
The retailer is proposing to close stores by January 2026


When Met Office predicts temperatures could dip after heatwave scorches Essex
A health warning is in place due to the heat but cooler temperatures may be on their way


Missing Essex boy found after police appeal
James Tomkins, 13, has been reported as missing


Essex Pride 2025 march route in full as thousands to meet for annual LGBTQ+ event
It is an annual celebration of all things LGBTQ+ in Essex


Essex Pride 2025 key details with march route, Vengaboys and performers' running order and more
It's the county's largest LGBTQ+ community celebration and has been running for two decades


The Essex MPs who backed assisted dying law change in England and Wales
The Bill passed with a narrow majority in the House of Commons - but there are still hurdles to pass before it can become law


The Wanted star shares his excitement ahead of return to Hylands Park for Foodies Festival
The Wanted 2.0 will be performing tomorrow (June 21)


Faces of Essex gang who stole £2.8m luxury cars in sophisticated chop shop operation
The men have been jailed for a total of 33 years and eight months


Essex Police break up 'Nutz' criminal network as gang members jailed
A gang of men aged between 21 and 50 have been jailed for their involvement in criminal network


Ninja Warrior in Essex announces more women-only sessions
The first few sessions have been a huge success


'Horrendous' infestation found in Maldon restaurant with 'rats licking honey'
Inspectors found rat droppings in the kitchen and within the condiments


Man cut out from car by firefighters after Essex crash
The man was then rushed to hospital
