New Independent Living Shop Opens in Romford
An Essex-based success story that has grown from a small outlet in Brentwood to a chain of stores across the country is taking another major step in its evolution, and moving to Romford
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How Our High Streets Have Changed This Century
The traditional High Street in towns and cities all across the UK has changed dramatically over the last two decades. We have seen major brands disappear and watched as traditional independent shops have slowly been replaced by nationwide chains
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Essex Mobility Support and Advice
Where to buy and use mobility scooters and powerchairs in Essex. How to buy, where to go!
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How To Raise Cash For Christmas – Make Xmas Magical
Christmas is an expensive time of year and many of us are in need of some ideas to plug the gap between spending and your regular income.
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Family Run Jewellers In Essex – Wickford’s Michael Frank Jewellers
If you’re shopping for luxury jewellery or watches, and want that personal touch that chain stores can’t offer – visit Wickford’s Michael Frank Jewellers.
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Romford Hub Celebrates First Birthday
Happy Birthday to Romford’s Retailery The Retailery in Romford Market recently marked its first anniversary. The facility has been central to the recent revival of Romford’s town centre. Romford is …
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Lathcoats Farm Shop in Galleywood
Lathcoats Farm Shop (and Coffee House) is an excellent farm shop that sells a wide range of products including fruits and vegetables, plus locally produced meats, dairy and preserves. You can …
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Chelmsford’s Oldest Business Moores Jewellers Enters Administration
More sad news for Chelmsford’s shoppers this week as we learned news that Moores Jewellers, who are the oldest established business in Chelmsford, has entered into administration.
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Morrisons Buy 49 Blockbuster Stores To Expand Morrisons M
Morrisons have announced plans to purchase 49 Blockbuster stores and transform them into convenience stores, Morrisons M. Morrisons have already bought 7 stores from Jessops. Morrisons currently focus on the larger …
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Republic Stores In Essex May Close Down
Fashion retailer Republic (www.republic.co.uk) has gone into administration. Ernst & Young have been appointed as administrators and they have said that all 121 shops will continue to trade while they …
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WHSmith In Grays Closing Down On 2nd March 2013
If you go to WHSmith in Grays you will see a sign on the door – it is closing down at 5.30pm on Saturday 2nd March. The next closes WHSmith …
Read MoreHilco Buy HMV
Hilco, who already own HMV in Canada, have bought HMV and taken on its huge debt of £176m. Great news for employees as there is a hope that many stores …
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Antiques Centres and Fairs in Essex
Essex has many wonderful antique shops and centres, plus regular antique fayres throughout the year. One of the best antiques centres in Essex, located on the River Crouch, it is housed in a converted water mill.
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New H&M Store In Southend
H&M are planning to open a new store on Southend High Street. It will be in the old Woolworth’s store, which has been home to TJ Hughes for the last few …
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Harry’s World & Amy Childs Boutique – Brentwood Shopping in Style
TOWIE cousins Harry Derbidge and Amy Childs have both now opened shops on the Ongar Road in Brentwood. We took a stroll through Brentwood to take a peak. Harry Derbidge, the …
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The Only Way is Essex – The Essexercise Workout
TOWIE stars Sam, Billie and Lydia Workout DVD is a dance based workout which features Sam, Billie and Lydia who workout to thumping dance tunes with the help of dance instructors and fitness experts Glenn Ball and Deanne Berry.
Read MoreSports Memorabilia Brings New Life To A Forgotten Alley Chelmsford
Update: Unfortunately this shop has closed down. While walking along Chelmsford High Street the other day I could not help noticing a sign sitting opposite the end of Shire Passage …
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