Creating family trees and researching a family history has been a hobby for many people for years. The recent popularity of the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC One) …
Research Your Family Tree and Find Your Essex Roots Read More
The villagers of Toppesfield have bought their local pub, The Green Man, from Admiral Taverns, the pub chain that previously owned it. The pub has been on the market for years but nobody showed any interest.
Toppesfield Drinkers Save The Green Man From Liquidation Read More
Southend YMCA is challenging you (if you are 18 or over) to join their Sleep Easy event and sleep outside overnight at their Ambleside Drive site on Saturday March 2nd 2013, from 7pm until 7am the following morning. In the morning you will be awarded with your free bacon, or egg, roll.
Sleep Easy For A Free Bacon or Egg Roll in Southend Read More
This is the time of year when a lot of us are busy shopping for presents and planning get-togethers and holiday travel.
While you’re out, have you thought about also stocking up on medicine cabinet essentials to make sure you’re prepared for the holidays?
While you’re Christmas shopping, stock up your medicine cabinet Read More
There are several charities and organisations which help the elderly. Last year we took a look at Contact the Elderly, who organise vital social meet-ups for elderly people. This year we shall look at Age UK, which is a new charity created from the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged. Age UK have an Essex arm, Age UK Essex.
Age UK Essex Read More
The old Bull On The Green in Chingford is being transformed into a new Prezzo restaurant. The new restaurant is set to open on 12th December, ready for Christmas and New Year if everything goes to plan.
New Prezzo at The Green in Chingford (Old Bull and Crown Pub) Read MoreThe Essex Portal editor talks about snow ….. Woke up to about 1 inch of snow. School sent a message to say it is closed as staff and teachers have …
First Snow of Winter Closes Essex Schools and Roads Read More
The congregation of St Michael’s and All Angels has been growing in recent years and they had out-grown their old hut. So a project was launched to build a new church. It was decided that the most economic method was to build from Scandinavian pine.
The Flat Pack Church – St Michael’s Church in Daws Heath Read More
Jacks Famous Supplies on St. Nicholas Street in Colchester has announced that it may be forced to close its doors for one final time.
Jacks Famous Supplies in Colchester on Brink of Closure Read MoreGreat news for families across Essex and the surrounding region today as Greater Anglia have announced that there will not be engineering works over the Christmas period. This means that families will not have to struggle across Essex on bus replacement services with their bundles of presents and food as has happened in previous years.
Greater Anglia Will Stop Engineering Works For Christmas – And Free Wi-Fi Coming Soon Read More
Le Bouchon is in a grade II listed Georgian building which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme restoring the building to its former glory.
Le Bouchon – A French Experience In Maldon Read More
One of the oldest pubs in Chelmsford the kings head on Maldon road, is reopening once again on December 1st. The Kings Head closed in the summer but had since been taken over by local businessman Gary Jackson. The pub has been refurbished.
The Kings Head in Great Baddow Opens Again Read More
On Saturday 24th November the Shire Hall in Chelmsford will open its doors to the public for one day. The doors will open at 12.30pm on Saturday and remain open until 4pm.
Chelmsford Shire Hall Open Day Read MoreParalympic gold medallist and TV presenter Danny Crates will be signing his book, Danny Boy, in Chelmsford’s High Chelmer shopping centre on November 23rd at 10am. He will also have his Beijing Olympics Torch with him!
Danny Crates Signing Books at High Chelmer Read More
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.
Antiques Centres and Fairs in Essex Read More
A Little Bazaar, which is on the parade of shops on Maldon Road in Great Baddow, just outside Chelmsford, is appearing on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip with John “Boycie” Challis and Philip Serrell.
Great Baddow Greets Only Fools’ Boycie Read More
This week Team EP decided to visit Norsey Wood, which is just outside Billericay. Norsey Wood is managed by Basildon Council and is a designated Local Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has some interesting earthworks included World War trenches and an ancient burial mound.
Norsey Wood, Billericay Read More
Four pallets of Listerine mouthwash have been stolen from a parked lorry near Church Langley, between Harlow and the M11.
Hot Mouthwash Hits Essex Streets Read More
Jean Colclough is possibly the longest serving nurse that the UK has ever seen. Now 74 years old, Jean started working at Southend Hospital in 1956, and has clocked up 56 years since.
Nurse Jean Colclough Retires! Read More
Santa is a very busy man this year and is setting up grottos all over Essex so that every good boy and girl has the chance to make a personal request and receive a toy for Christmas. While this list does not cover all Santa Grottos, it does provide details for the best ones that we have discovered. If you know of others please leave a comment and we will update the list.
Take Your Children to Meet Santa This Christmas Read More