If you have never tasted Nepalese food before then you really should pay a visit to Everest Gurkha in Chelmsford. There are few opportunities to try Nepalese in the UK, and this …
Everest Gurkha Brings Nepalese Cuisine to Chelmsford Read More
It seems that the old house hunting rule of “location, location, location” is still alive an well, even in the modern world of 3G (soon 4G) and super fast, wirelesss …
Broadband Replaces Pubs and Shops In The Property Market Read MoreNetwork Rail are planning a massive upgrade of the UK’s railways and the East of England is to receive £2.2 billion of investments. The investments will upgrade tracks, stations, signals …
Essex Railways To Get £2.2 Billion Upgrade Read More
Southend-on-Sea has experienced some of the biggest house price increases in the UK in 2012, with house prices rising by almost 15%.
Southend-on-Sea House Prices Increase – The Best Essex Town To Move To? Read More
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
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 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 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 MoreThe local community in Great Baddow got together to build a BMX track in a Great Baddow park. The Baddow Hall Park was popular for dog walkers and although has a children’s play area was generally very quiet. The addition of the new BMX track really has brought fresh life to the park.
The Great Baddow BMX track Read More
Argos have announced plans to scale back their high street operations and focus on online sales only. Home Retail, Argos’ parent company, have announced planed to close 75 stores over the next 5 years. Currently Argos have around 740 stores in the UK
Argos Announce Store Closures – Focus On Internet Sales Read More
There are many Pizza Express restaurants across Essex where you can find great pizzas as well as other Italian dishes. One of the best things about Pizza Express is that you do not need to book. Great for an impromptu meal while in town. Food and service is always good and the thin pizzas are much healthier (less calories) than those thick crust ones!
Pizza Express Restaurants in Essex Read MoreToday, 16th October 2012, we closed the old Essex Portal directory. The directory had been running for around 4 years and started by providing free directory listings to local businesses …
Announcement: Essex Portal Business Directory Closed Read MoreCurrently the biggest and deepest cold war bunker open to the public in south-east England. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel and the Prime Minister, their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war.
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker Read More
Essex is a prime spot for some excellent nightclubs. With the bright lights of London just across the horizon many Essex clubs attract a variety of celebrities and sports personalities. Here is our list of the hottest clubs in Essex at the moment.
Best Nightclubs in Essex Read More
Halstead has won the Anglia in Bloom award, beating stiff competition from Maldon, Sudbury, Chatteris, Downham Market and Woodbridge. This group was for towns with a population of between 6001 and 12000 …
Halstead Wins Anglia in Bloom Award 2012 Read More
Chelmsford will soon have another new Indian restaurant to add to its already excellent selection. The Coriander is opening on Baddow Road in Chelmsford on Wednesday 12th September.
The Coriander Indian Fusion Opens This Week Read More
Maldon Salt, the company, is now 130 years old. Legend has it that people have been using salt from Maldon for nearly 2000 years. Its Sea Salt is one of the most popular brands of sea salt in the UK and Europe.
Maldon Salt’s Desert Island Dishes Read MoreFarmers Markets are becoming a more popular way for people to purchase locally grown and in season fruits and vegetables, as well as some more exotic items. There are many farmers markets across Essex, and we hope to list all here.
Farmers Markets in Essex Read More
Saskia Clark, born in Colchester but now living Mersea Island, has secured a silver medal and is now battling to win gold.
Saskia is starting the 470 Class race in second place alongside her partner Hannah Mills.
Saskia Clark From Mersea Is Fighting for Olympic Gold Read More