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Colchester's new restaurant with food 'better than London' named best in Essex
The restaurant opened nine months ago and customers are already saying it's better than some London spots
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Major update in plans to stop travellers pitching up on football field
The parish council wants to raise £500k in order of being turned into a sports and leisure ground instead of a caravan site
The Essex takeaway that's so great it keeps winning prestigious awards
Customers say that they're 'obsessed' with its food
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Chelmsford rape survivor's early adulthood 'slipped away' after attack
She says she is determined to move forward after a man was locked up for eight years over the crimes
The quiet village just outside Chelmsford perfect for tranquil riverside walks
The scenic route also has a place to stop and enjoy an ice cream
Reckless driver caught trying to reverse down M11
When he was pulled over, it turned out his driving licence had been revoked and the vehicle was being driven while uninsured.
Enfield drug dealer jailed after trying to take over 'vulnerable' person's home
He has been jailed for over five years
The Essex area where GCSE students scored the least amount of grade 7s and above
Less than 11% of GCSE results were a grade 7 or above here
Major Essex road shuts after crash near Chelmsford
The incident was first reported at around 9am
Faces of 2 men jailed for 'violent' disorder during Epping asylum seeker protest
Both have been jailed for over 2 years each
Shuttle bus could link Essex's newest railway station with nearby village
It could be in place from early next year
Police name man accused of driving offences after vehicle followed for miles
An officer on a motorbike had signalled for the Mini Cooper to stop
Dealer caught with Class A drugs hidden in roll-on deodorant
Police noticed the 26-year-old was acting suspiciously in a car
Bin collections playing catch up following 'operational issues'
Uttlesford District Council has said crews have been working over the weekend to catch up
'Brown substance' flowing through Chelmsford river sparks investigation
Photos posted online show a brown substance flowing into the river that thousands of people walk past each day
Face of paedophile who 'poses a significant risk to children'
He admitted 8 child sexual offences
'Dangerous' man held elderly woman at knifepoint in her own home
He went into the woman's bedroom while she slept, before holding her at knifepoint
Pie & Mash shop loved by TOWIE and Love Island stars set to open new Essex branch
It will takeover a former takeaway spot
Woman, 27, prevented from accessing medical treatment prior to her death
The woman was a patient detained under the mental health act at the Linden Centre in Chelmsford when she died
Heartbroken family pay tribute to much loved mechanic who 'can fix anything'
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one