Chelmsford has been rocked by the news that one of its greatest enterprises, Britvic, is to close down its Chelmsford factory. Britvic employs 131 people in Chelmsford and ranks as one of the most successful businesses to be born in…
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Lathcoats Farm Shop in Galleywood
Lathcoats Farm Shop (and Coffee House) is one of the best farm shops in central Essex. They have a wide range of fruits and vegetables, plus locally produced meats, dairy and preserves. Lathcoats also have extensive orchards with apples, plums,…
The Chelmsford City Guide
Chelmsford is the County Town of Essex, home of Essex County Cricket Club, and now a proud city! Channel 4′s “Location, Location, Location” rated Chelmsford as the 8th best place to live in the UK. The Guardian described it as having “bloomin’ good schools”. According to The Telegraph, Families living in Chelmsford are happiest.
The Wick Country Park in Wickford
The Wick Country Park takes its name for nearby Wickford, which was a Saxon village – Wick in Saxon means a winding river, and Ford means river crossing – so Wick-Ford means a crossing over a winding river. Wickford was…
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The Wick Country Park in Wickford
The Wick Country Park takes its name for nearby Wickford, which was a Saxon village – Wick in Saxon means a winding river, and Ford means river crossing – so Wick-Ford means a crossing over a winding river. Wickford was…
Essex Weather Forecast
Weather forecasts from the Met Office for Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Southend, Basildon and Harlow.
Living In Essex
If you are considering moving to Essex then the only way to learn about Essex is from Essex Portal! Here we provide some valuable information on the country’s favourite county. Why Is Essex Such A Good Place To Live? Essex is a prosperous county…
Independent Primary Schools In Essex
Also see Best State Schools (Secondary) in Essex Essex has many wealthy residents and partly as a result it also have many excellent independent primary schools. While state schools do now provide an excellent level of education, private schools do have the…
School Absence Penalty Fee Scam Warning
There is a new scam circulating at the moment and we have receive reports that it is hitting Essex already. The Counter Fraud Team at Essex County Council were made aware of the problem on Thursday 7th February after a parent of a child at an…
Hatfield Forest – Essex’s Ancient Woodland
Hatfield Forest is the last remaining example of a Royal Hunting Forest in England. Straddling the Essex and Hertfordshire borders, Hatfield Forest dates from the time of the Norman Kings almost 950 years ago, and some of the original ancient…
Latest Restaurant and Cafe Reviews
Lathcoats Farm Shop in Galleywood
Lathcoats Farm Shop (and Coffee House) is one of the best farm shops in central Essex. They have a wide range of fruits and vegetables, plus locally produced meats, dairy and preserves. Lathcoats also have extensive orchards with apples, plums,…
The Blue Strawberry Bistrot in Hatfield Peveral
The Blue Strawberry is a well established restaurant that serves top quality food. It is in the village of Hatfield Peveral which is just off the A12, so very easy to get to from anywhere in Essex.
Le Talbooth in Dedham
Le Talbooth (01206 323150) is in the heart of “Constable Country” in Dedham near Colchester. It is a family run country house with an award winning restaurant. In 2012 La Talbooth’s chef, Aaron Skerritt, won Chef of the Year in the Essex Food…
Essex Health
Essex University Reminds Congress on Obesity That Underweight Is A Big Problem
Essex University raised its concerns that the focus on obesity means that those who are underweight are now being overlooked. There was a time when eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia were at the focus on dietary health. However, with do much emphasis on…
The Evolution Of School Dinners
We all remember the dodgy canteen dinners of our childhoods; this article looks at the way meals have changed through time from the 1940s to the present day.
Local NHS Changes From 1st April 2013
The reforms to the NHS which healthcare workers have been working towards will finally come to fruition and GPs will take charge of commissioning health services for their patients from 1 April 2013. Primary Care Trusts remain accountable until 31…
Chelmsford Medical Centre Saved
The Chelmsford Medical Centre on New London Road has been saved from closure after a buyer was found. The previously company which was running it went into administration in August 2012 following liquidity problems – they were short of cash.…
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The Sun Inn, Feering
The Sun Inn, 3 Feering Hill, Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9NH Phone: 01376 570442 Email: hello@suninnfeering.co.uk www.suninnfeering.co.uk The Sun Inn is on the main road in Feering on the border with Kelvedon. It is a traditional beamed pub with a…
Family Friendly Pubs in Essex
What makes a great family pub? Good food, with a reasonably priced children’s menu and facilities to keep the kids entertained. That is about all really. We have seen fewer play areas in recent years, and some pubs have stopped allowing children…
The Axe and Compasses Aythorpe Roding
The Axe and Compasses in Aythorpe Roding won the Essex Food and Drink Award for best pub restaurant in 2012. They can certainly be considered a gastropub. They are open from 9am for breakfast. They also keep a selection of excellent beers…
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The Chelmsford City Guide
Chelmsford is the County Town of Essex, home of Essex County Cricket Club, and now a proud city! Channel 4′s “Location, Location, Location” rated Chelmsford as the 8th best place to live in the UK. The Guardian described it as having “bloomin’ good schools”. According to The Telegraph, Families living in Chelmsford are happiest.