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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

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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

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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

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Essex Pride 2025: Spot yourself in 35 fantastic photos

Hundreds marched through Chelmsford towards the annual festival celebration

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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

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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

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River Island announce closures putting seven Essex stores at risk

The retailer is proposing to close stores by January 2026

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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

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Missing Essex boy found after police appeal

James Tomkins, 13, has been reported as missing

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Ninja Warrior in Essex announces more women-only sessions

The first few sessions have been a huge success

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'Horrendous' infestation found in Maldon restaurant with 'rats licking honey'

Inspectors found rat droppings in the kitchen and within the condiments

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Man cut out from car by firefighters after Essex crash

The man was then rushed to hospital