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Home Patch
Essex Life

Home Patch

Artist, writer and naturalist Joshua McDowall shares some of the inspiration behind his love of nature and what excites him most

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October 2019
Charity Champion
Essex Life

Charity Champion

Tracy Rudling knows what it is like to face adversity and this gives her great empathy with the people who are supported by the Essex charities she champions as chief executive of Colchester-based Community360

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October 2019
Natural Thinking
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Natural Thinking

2019 marks 60 years since the beginnings of the Essex Wildlife Trust, first known as the Essex Naturalists’ Trust. Emily McParland looks at what has been achieved in that time and the work still to do

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October 2019
A Rich Tapestry
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A Rich Tapestry

While close to the capital, Epping is very much an Essex gem and its proud heritage of hunting forests and historic houses is well worth exploring, as Petra Hornsby discovers

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October 2019
Queen Of Crime
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Queen Of Crime

The UK’s biggest best-selling female crime writer, Martina Cole talks to Holly Louise Eells about her long-awaited latest crime novel, the achievements of this Essex girl and the importance of reading

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October 2019
Men In Sheds
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Men In Sheds

Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford, grew up in Leigh on Sea. In this Essex Life column, Stephen shares an insight into his experiences across the county

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June 2018
A World Of Pure Imagination
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A World Of Pure Imagination

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in the Essex countryside after moving up from London

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June 2018
Property Life
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Property Life

Keep an eye on the latest moves in the housing market

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June 2018
Tennis, Anyone?
Essex Life

Tennis, Anyone?

BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex

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June 2018
As Nature Intended
Essex Life

As Nature Intended

Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground and the Essex Wildlife Trust have teamed up to create a haven for flora and fauna

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June 2018
Galvin Green Man Wins More Accolades
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Galvin Green Man Wins More Accolades

Galvin Green Man Wins More Accolades

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June 2018
A Rosy Outlook
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A Rosy Outlook

A Rosy Outlook

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June 2018
Walking The Walls
Essex Life

Walking The Walls

Elizabeth Lee Reynolds takes a journey through Colchester’s past and explores how landmarks of today are demarcations of some of our country’s most famous moments in history.

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December 2017
No More Room At The Inn
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No More Room At The Inn

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

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December 2017
Essence Of Success
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Essence Of Success

Romford’s Rebecca Amissah founded the Gospel Essence a cappella singing group in 2010, which has since gone on to perform on national TV. Here she shares the story of the group and her aspirations for the future.

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December 2017
Gems & Generations
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Gems & Generations

Upchurch Jewellers is one of Colchester’s most recognised and highly-regarded businesses, but this Christmas will be its last in the town. Rebecca Drake shares the tale of this unique retail outlet

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December 2017
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Back To Reality

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

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November 2017
Long Live Winter, But Not Too Long!
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Long Live Winter, But Not Too Long!

In his monthly column for Essex Life, BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex

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November 2017
Doing The Right Thing
Essex Life

Doing The Right Thing

Until his death at the age of 73, Bill Ives was still very much the man behind Rainham Steel. This hugely successful businessman built his company and his reputation on a mantra of ‘doing the right thing’ and before he died, he become a founder of a new multi-million-pound hospice with a hefty investment. Kelly Clark spoke to him in one of his last interviews before he passed away in September

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November 2017
So You Want To Be A Philanthropist?
Essex Life

So You Want To Be A Philanthropist?

Creating a lasting legacy is not just for those with a multimillion-pound lifestyle, it’s a rewarding way for many of us to make a real difference in our lifetime and beyond. Essex Life talks to Essex Community Foundation about the best ways to pick your way through the maze of charitable giving

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November 2017
Dining Out At... The Finchingfield Lion
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Dining Out At... The Finchingfield Lion

THE FINCHINGFIELD LION celebrates its first birthday this month with a renaissance.

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November 2017
The Magic Of Prosthetics
Essex Life

The Magic Of Prosthetics

Poppy Taylor is getting ready to study for her Masters in Maxillofacial Prosthetics in pursuit of a career in the medical field, but at the same time as working on a sell-out West End stage play. Janice Walker caught up with this busy and very talented young woman​

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November 2017
Could You Live Below The Line?
Essex Life

Could You Live Below The Line?

Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford, grew up in Leigh on Sea. In this Essex Life column, Stephen shares an insight into his experiences across the county

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February 2018
Scourge Of The White Stuff
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Scourge Of The White Stuff

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

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March 2018
Legendary Landscaper Humphry Repton
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Legendary Landscaper Humphry Repton

This month marks the 200th anniversary since the death of one of the county’s most famous sons who left a mark on Essex countryside more discernable than most. Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office reveals the history of Humphry Repton

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March 2018
Dealing With Dementia
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Dealing With Dementia

Learning a loved one has dementia is crushing, but help is available. Holly Eells speaks to Jana Krapkova, dementia care manager at Signature’s The Beeches

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March 2018
Classical Essex
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Classical Essex

Liz Leatherdale from Colchester Classics previews and reviews a selection of the latest classical music events and concerts taking place across the county in this monthly column

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March 2018
Behind the Headlines
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Behind the Headlines

In his monthly column for Essex Life, BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex.

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February 2017
Home Comforts
Essex Life

Home Comforts

Few people know more about the landscape of Britain than former Coast presenter and president of the Royal Geographical Society, Nicholas Crane. Here, he talks to Essex Life about just what makes the county’s coast an absorbing example of what British geography has to offer.

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February 2017
Taking The Biscuit
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Taking The Biscuit

As inquisitive, left field and quirky thinking goes, few can rival that of TV frontman Richard Osman’s take on the world. But can trendy Billericay really take all the credit? Danny Bowman puts the question to the Pointless star

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January 2018