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CareCo Romford
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UK Mobility Retailer Opens To New Showroom at Gallows Corner

July 28, 2021July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

The new showroom displays all the most popular products, with mobility scooters, wheelchairs, bath lifts, walking aids, chairs and other aids, but the central warehouse stocks thousands of other lines that are featured in the regular product brochure and on their website.

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inside a CareCo mobility shop
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New Independent Living Shop Opens in Romford

December 22, 2020July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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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Chelmsford high street
News / Shopping

How Our High Streets Have Changed This Century

January 13, 2020March 5, 2024 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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 We have seen major brands disappear and watched as traditional independent shops have slowly been replaced by nationwide chains

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Man riding an Abilize mobility scooter in Essex
News / Shopping

Essex Mobility Support and Advice

March 14, 2019April 24, 2024 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

Where to buy and use mobility scooters and powerchairs in Essex. How to buy, where to go!

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Family Run Jewellers In Essex – Wickford’s Michael Frank Jewellers

September 26, 2018March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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 Retailery
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Romford Hub Celebrates First Birthday

January 5, 2018August 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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

May 22, 2016March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 1 Comment

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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Moores in Chelmsford
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Chelmsford’s Oldest Business Moores Jewellers Enters Administration

March 6, 2013July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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

February 18, 2013April 24, 2024 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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 in Southend
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Republic Stores In Essex May Close Down

February 13, 2013July 5, 2023 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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
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WHSmith In Grays Closing Down On 2nd March 2013

February 10, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Hilco Buy HMV

January 22, 2013March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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

November 13, 2012March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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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he old Woolworths Store on Southend High Street
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New H&M Store In Southend

July 17, 2012March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - Leave a Comment

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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Amy Childs Boutique
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Harry’s World & Amy Childs Boutique – Brentwood Shopping in Style

July 15, 2012March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 1 Comment

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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Only Way Is Essex Girls workout DVD
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The Only Way is Essex – The Essexercise Workout

November 12, 2011March 1, 2022 - by EssexPortal - 3 Comments.

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.

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Sports Memorabilia Brings New Life To A Forgotten Alley Chelmsford

December 2, 2009September 25, 2014 - by EssexPortal - 1 Comment

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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Fairport Convention often visit Southend on their tours, and I had the pleasure to see them there for the first…

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Perhaps you could mention please a big one-off folk music concert being organised at Danbury Mission CM3 4QL on Saturday…

Kelvin Ward - Essex Folk Music – Information, Gigs and Venues in Essex

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