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Holidaymakers expecting three-hour delays this summer as half change plans
3+ min ago (280+ words) Nearly three out of five UK holidaymakers travelling to Europe this year expect delays linked to the EU's entry-exit system (EES), a new survey suggests. Almost half of respondents to the poll commissioned by travel company Booking. com said they…...
'I thought everything was going to get better, but I was dying', says Essex mum
20+ hour, 52+ min ago (669+ words) From left to right: Otto, 14 Poppy, 35, Griffin, 11 Lulu, 6, and Richard, 35(Image: Poppy Gibson) Poppy Gibson was expecting her second child in 2014, when she knew something wasn't quite right. After being sent home from hospital with antibiotics for suspected pneumonia, Poppy,…...
Man and 3 women arrested after 'abuse' at Essex Asda supermarket
10+ min ago (134+ words) Essex Live Man and 3 women arrested after 'abuse' at Essex Asda supermarket 2 police officers and 1 PCSO were then assaulted at the scene Asda Superstore(Image: Harlow Star) Four people have been arrested after police officers were assaulted in Harlow. Police…...
Essex school makes huge U-turn and is now a place where pupils 'succeed"
48+ min ago (439+ words) The school was given a 'Requires improvement' rating by Ofsted in June 2017 while under a different management A recent education watchdog report for an an Essex secondary school has been described as a "significant moment" and one that the "entire…...
Surge in demand for people with one of four job titles
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (168+ words) Essex Live But demand for staff including aircraft pilots, air traffic controllers, travel agents and train drivers saw the greatest decline, say recruiters The Easter holidays, rising employment costs and uncertainty over the Gulf conflict were said to be easing…...
Lawns will be free of moss in three hours with Monty Don's simple method
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (871+ words) Since the winter months, my lawn had been completely taken over by moss and weeds, with virtually no healthy grass remaining. Having come across gardening expert Monty Don's recommendations for reviving lawns through scarification and aeration, I resolved to try…...
Locals object after Clacton holiday park asks to play music until 11pm
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (454+ words) A holiday park wants permission from the council to allow music performances until 11pm in the face of objections from residents. Highfield Grange holiday park in Clacton wants to increase the cut-off time from 7pm. It adds that it can already be…...
Essex teen admits 'it feels like a cult' as she braves 'uncomfortable' test
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (677+ words) Trading Places airs on Channel 5 (Image: Channel 5) An Essex retailer has confessed "I really do not want to do this" after being left stunned by a school's rigid regime during Channel 5's explosive new series. Channel 5 launched a brand new…...
Dunelm's linen storage box 'hides toys' and keep rooms organised
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (534+ words) Spring is the ideal time to organise the home and have a big clear-out. An easy way to ensure homes stay organised is to invest in storage boxes so there's enough room to put belongings away. Dunelm has many options,…...
Man shed 7 stone using app he spotted on Instagram
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (708+ words) For many people, the arrival of warmer months sparks motivation to get fit, leading to gym memberships, new exercise clothing, and countless hours spent researching diet programmes online. However, for Houston-based fitness coach Brian Presley, it wasn't a matter of…...