Legal & General Property Buy Chelmsford’s Meadows Shopping Centre

Legal & General Property (LGP) today announces that it has acquired The Meadows Shopping Centre, Chelmsford, Essex, from Lend Lease for £56.1 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 7.75%. The in-town shopping centre asset has been acquired on behalf of LGP’s UK Property Income Fund (the Fund/UK PIF), which reached its final close last month with a total geared investment capacity of circa £475 million.

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McDonalds on the A12 at Boreham is Modernised

The McDonalds restaurant at the Boreham Interchange on the A12, north of Chelmsford, has had a £1.1 million upgrade which has increased its capacity and created 20 new jobs for locals.

McDonalds are currently refurbishing all of their branches in the UK as a part of their modernisation. They now aim to provide a more relaxed, more comfortable and more stylish eating experience.

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Graham Gooch Steps Down as Essex Batting Coach

Graham Gooch has decided to step down as Essex County Cricket Club’s batting coach and take on the role of England coach instead – and who can blame him?

Graham Gooch will remain with Essex as an ambassador fir cricket. He has said that he is very sad to be leaving Essex but he is unable to continue coaching the Essex team while also coaching the England team.

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The Wat Tyler Green Centre welcomes Germaine Greer

The Wat Tyler Country Park was host to Germaine Greer this week who was given a tour of their first exhibition at the new environment centre, the Green Centre. Essex Field Club designed the first exhibition which is a display of natural history and geology.

The Essex Field Club have made the Wat Tyler Centre their new home after 20 years.

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The Most Luxurious Hotels in Essex

Essex has some excellent hotels, many of which provide first class dining with luxury and style. Essex is a perfect getaway for Londoners wanting a weekend break and also a great holiday destination. Whether you wish to stay by the coast, have a golf course on your doorstep, have fine dining or have a spa break, Essex has something to offer everyone.

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