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Places
Thaxted’s Windmill
It is a fact that when the sails of Thaxted’s windmill are turning, visitors are drawn to this ancient Essex market town. Indeed, Thaxted is known for its three major landmarks – the church, the guildhall and the windmill, which can be seen from all the approach roads.
Summer events launched at Wivenhoe House
An eclectic collection of summer events is to be held at the four-star country house hotel Wivenhoe House, Colchester, in June
When I'm 64...
Is Essex the Florida of the UK? Well, last year more than one-in-ten British retirement homebuyers chose Essex as the place to enjoy their twilight years. Nicky Adams finds out why
April events in Essex
Find a fabulous selection of great events for all taking place in Essex during April
Down with the kids - attractions and activities for youngsters in Essex
In the hustle and bustle of the county's towns and city, you'll find a wealth of attractions and activities to keep your youngsters out of mischief...
Karen Bowerman Discovers The Attractions of Glorious Glasgow
Glasgow is often referred to as Scotland's second city, known for its glorious art deco architecture, but little more beyond that. However, Glasgow has as many as 45 parks, earning it the ancient nickname the "dear green place"...
Looking to the past to see the future
Annie Fennymore's first brush with art was at 46 years of age after she was registered blind. Jonathan King reveals the St Osyth artist's talent that was almost lost.
Gardens
Recipes
Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe
The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...
Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole
Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...
Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken
Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...
How to butterfly a leg of lamb
Chef and butcher Henry Herbert shows you how in this step-by-step video...
Interiors
Take 3 Traditional Kitchens
The kitchen is often the first room ready for a revamp or total renovation at the beginning of a New Year. So here are three fresh new looks with timeless appeal.
Celebrity Interviews
A Feelgood's farewell
Wilko Johnson, the charismatic member of the infamous Dr Feelgood band, is one of the great British eccentrics. In an emotional interview, the Canvey Island guitarist tackling terminal cancer, tells Pat Parker why he's never felt more alive
Strictly Business
Denise Van Outen, Basildon's former Big Breakfast presenter and West End star, talks to Essex Life about her Essex childhood, family life and fighting for the Strictly title
Sailing back into Essex
Home comforts don't come much more homely than Epping for music legend Rod Stewart, who's back with new material and a busy festive schedule