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The stunning Essex village home to a teeny hut in a soggy field where the first ever radio station was born
Chelmsford
The roots of radio broadcasting grew from this small village
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The teeny Essex hamlet where naughty children were sent in an ‘experiment'
Uttlesford
The entire area has just one building which was where delinquent children were sent
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The ‘fearless’ 20-year-old SAS hero who helped change the course of WWII
Armed Forces
Anthony Spooner was the youngest member of Operation Bulbasket, a daring mission to stop German reinforcements reaching the Normandy beaches after the D-Day Landings
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The eerie plane ‘graveyard’ where huge aircraft are left to rot and grow old
Southend
The planes could date back more than 50 years
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Look back on the sad day popular retailer Woolworths disappeared for good from Chelmsford's high street
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Woolworths was an iconic brand in high streets many years ago
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The small Essex beach with an unexpected name and an interesting history
Things to do in Essex
The area has many stories to tell
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Essex's spooky abandoned well where unlucky travellers hear the screams of the dead
Basildon
The well is close to an old children's hospital
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Old Dukes nightclub drinks list shows staggering cost difference between now and 1980s nights out
Chelmsford
Dukes was undoubtedly the place to be in the eighties and nineties
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The quiet Essex town where the county's worst railway accident saw train 'somersault' into station
Witham
The train crashed into the station claiming the lives of passengers onboard, and while there is little trace today, a street nearby is named after a local hero who went to the rescue
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The odd history of Essex's earls as title set to be passed to retired American shop clerk
Essex
The next man to take the title is a retired American grocery clerk
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The abandoned Essex railway station that is spelt two different ways
Colchester
It has had people divided over the years
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The bustling Essex area McFly and Formula One stars call home that was capital of England for a few days
Chelmsford
It's now home to McFly and Formula One stars
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The abandoned Chelmsford school left in ruins and an eerie reminder of years gone by
Chelmsford
There are plenty of people who will have had fond memories of the school
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The time Essex town hosted European football giants Benfica before European Cup final against Manchester United
Harlow
European giants Benfica bizarrely came to an Essex town ahead of their European Cup final
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Inside empty Essex hall left empty for 12 years with eerie tunnel behind door
Chelmsford
There's a hidden corridor once used to take prisoners from the court cells to and from the old police station
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The long-gone Chelmsford hospital where thousands were born but left to crumble
Chelmsford
Many people will have fond memories of the hospital but it was left to crumble before becoming housing
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The legendary Chelmsford hotel where Rolling Stones stayed and residents loved for parties in ‘good old days’
Chelmsford
The site was an iconic part of the Essex city and is now remembered by a nearby roundabout's nickname
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The spooky history of Essex hall that has dozens of secret tunnels beneath it
Chelmsford
It also played a part in medieval witchcraft trials
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The 150-year mystery that surrounds Jamie Oliver's Essex mansion
Jamie Oliver
Sunken treasure is supposedly buried at the celeb chef's Essex home
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The Essex village that was once terrorised by a dragon
Essex
Legend has it a king, a sultan, and an unusual gift may have had something to do with the appearance of a dragon
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The quaint Essex countryside pub a saviour to hundreds of residents hid from WW2 bombing raids
Braintree
The pub has been a staple in the community for 600 years and has even played a part in both World Wars
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The abandoned Essex train station that nearly got demolished but is now a museum
Museums
It is now a fun-filled family attraction
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Hidden underground tunnel concealed by pretty Essex pub that leads to nearby castle
Southend
The hidden tunnel connects the two areas a mile away from each toehr
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The hidden-gem Essex attractions opening their doors for free in September
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There is so much to learn about our county
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NHS'Beautiful' Waltham Forest teenager took own life after repeat requests for medication review and therapyEmily Burns took an overdose the same day she was discharged from the adolescent mental health service
Bin collections set to change across Essex under new government rules
Environment
The Government has announced new measures that will see bin collection changes for households and businesses
The 'sad' Essex commuter town that just 'keeps getting worse and worse'
Basildon
“Not gonna lie, I’ve not been here much in my life, but every time I’ve been here, it’s getting worse and worse”
The pretty Essex village renters are flocking to with a name no-one can pronounce
Colchester
Despite its size, this village boasts an array of amenities and a strong sense of community
Illegal caravan site sparks High Court battle between council and its residents
Basildon Council
The judge banned further development of the site in their ruling due to 'flagrant' breaches of planning rules
CrimeRomford paedophile who repeatedly raped child claimed he was 'gobsmacked' by allegationsHe would shower her with over the top gifts and money
Negotiations over 4,000-home Essex garden community development extended by 3 months
Brentwood Borough Council
The development will eventually grow to around 4,000 home
Man who tried to smuggle drugs through Stansted Airport arrested just before flight
Essex Police
Samson Kuyeti was jailed for six years on Tuesday November 26
Plans agreed for new Essex industrial estate that will bring £30 million boost to local economy
Employment
The industrial estate is also expected to create 400 new jobs locally
The 'sad' Essex commuter town that just 'keeps getting worse and worse'
Basildon
“Not gonna lie, I’ve not been here much in my life, but every time I’ve been here, it’s getting worse and worse”
NHS'Beautiful' Waltham Forest teenager took own life after repeat requests for medication review and therapyEmily Burns took an overdose the same day she was discharged from the adolescent mental health service
Bin collections set to change across Essex under new government rules
Environment
The Government has announced new measures that will see bin collection changes for households and businesses
The 'sad' Essex commuter town that just 'keeps getting worse and worse'
Basildon
“Not gonna lie, I’ve not been here much in my life, but every time I’ve been here, it’s getting worse and worse”
The pretty Essex village renters are flocking to with a name no-one can pronounce
Colchester
Despite its size, this village boasts an array of amenities and a strong sense of community
Illegal caravan site sparks High Court battle between council and its residents
Basildon Council
The judge banned further development of the site in their ruling due to 'flagrant' breaches of planning rules
CrimeRomford paedophile who repeatedly raped child claimed he was 'gobsmacked' by allegationsHe would shower her with over the top gifts and money
Negotiations over 4,000-home Essex garden community development extended by 3 months
Brentwood Borough Council
The development will eventually grow to around 4,000 home
Man who tried to smuggle drugs through Stansted Airport arrested just before flight
Essex Police
Samson Kuyeti was jailed for six years on Tuesday November 26
Plans agreed for new Essex industrial estate that will bring £30 million boost to local economy
Employment
The industrial estate is also expected to create 400 new jobs locally
The 'sad' Essex commuter town that just 'keeps getting worse and worse'
Basildon
“Not gonna lie, I’ve not been here much in my life, but every time I’ve been here, it’s getting worse and worse”