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'I tried Clarkson's pub and think one thing needs to change"
47+ min ago (595+ words) A food critic and enthusiast of British cuisine has reviewed a three-course meal at Jeremy Clarkson's though he suggests one element needs changing. Robbie Thompson confessed he "missed all the hype" surrounding Clarkson's Cotswolds establishment, The Farmer's Dog, when it…...
Moving third of village to neighbouring parish sparks council tax rise warning
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (573+ words) Council tax bills could increase under plans that could see around a third of a village transferred to a neighbouring parish. Ingatestone and Fryerning Parish Council had asked to take over the Mountnessing areas of the lower end of Heybridge…...
26 new homes in rural Essex village refused
9+ hour, 55+ min ago (301+ words) The centre of the village of Danbury(Image: Essex Live) 26 new home plan in a rural Essex village has been refused. The vote to refuse planning consent for 26 new homes in Danbury on June 30 came after councillors were told they…...
Everyone urged to take a 20-minute walk at lunchtime
23+ min ago (350+ words) Anyone who works at a desk is being urged to take a 20-minute walk this lunchtime. Paul Parry, Head Personal Trainer at Go Joe, says stepping away from your screen at lunchtime one of the simplest and most powerful habits…...
'Perfect for beach days' cool box now "17 in double discount deal
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (531+ words) With more warm weather on the way, families will be planning picnics, beach trips and days out. And we've found the 'perfect' cool box to keep all your snacks and drinks cool and fresh as the temperatures rise. The Livivo…...
Woman banned from owning horses after sick horse 'looked like skeleton"
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (568+ words) A woman who failed to get vet treatment for her sick horse has been banned from keeping horses for a decade. Coral Anderson, 33, was also handed a suspended sentence at Basildon Magistrates Court on June 17 after being convicted of causing…...
Update for anyone taking statins as drug 'changes obesity risk"
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (607+ words) Many adults who are obese have "indistinguishable" cholesterol and blood pressure levels compared to those with a healthy weight, according to a new study. And in some cases people with obesity were "better off" than those of a healthy weight,…...
Everything we know about Essex plane crash after 'flying experience' tragedy
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (624+ words) Specialist investigators are looking into the cause of the incident(Image: Essex Live) Two people on-board a flying experience have died after a small aircraft crashed into a field in rural Essex. The aircraft crashed shortly after lunchtime on Tuesday…...
150 branches of TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, set to close
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (482+ words) The high street chain formerly known as WH Smith has secured court approval for a major restructuring, which is expected to lead to the closure of around 150 stores and hit hundreds of jobs. TG Jones" restructuring plan was approved by…...
Police confront man in 'brave' blowtorch stand-off after police chase
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (515+ words) Eight police officers showed "exceptional bravery" after they confronted a man wielding a blow torch and petrol in a dangerous stand-off in Harlow. It comes after the officers were given awards for their courage in active duty following an incident…...