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Cultured Griff Rhys Jones is an Essex man through and through

Essex man – Griff Rhys Jones loves the county he grew up in

1:00pm Friday 23rd July 2010

F Essex County Council is still eager to rid the county of its “chav-like” reputation it couldn’t pick a better person than Griff Rhys Jones as a model for the archetypal Essex man.

SeaDream - it's yachting not cruising

Top of the Yacht Bar - dine al fresco and relax with a drink

3:00pm Friday 30th April 2010

My wife and I sipped champagne in the swimming pool on board one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts.

Pilates did wonders for Carole

Bouncing back: Carole Coleman from Braintree is fighting fit again

5:20pm Wednesday 21st April 2010

A horse rider who was told she would never ride again following a car accident has bounced back through a combination of physiotherapy and pilates.

Granted: Huge waste plant gets green light

Big picture: The towns and villages that surround the waste site

10:05am Thursday 11th March 2010

After years of campaigning and protests residents who rallied against a waste plant being built in their village have lost the fight.

Iron will could net glory

Seeing the light: Lee Harding has high hopes for the future of Braintree Town FC

12:01pm Friday 26th February 2010

As promotion chasing Braintree Town FC gear up for a huge fixture against league leaders Newport County, Lee Harding, club chairman, reveals his ambitions for the club.

More action kids needed!

5:27pm Wednesday 24th February 2010

KIDS by their nature love adventure and active sports.

Prostate cancer, the silent killer

4:29pm Wednesday 24th February 2010

DON'T be shy and get yourself tested, is the message of a prostate cancer survivor.

Major win for Minor musicians

Winning line-up – Patrick Hasler, Nathan Wacey and John Payne

9:00pm Wednesday 10th February 2010

WELL done to the winners of our Support Slot competition who were Manic Minor from Colchester.

Hate crime group aims to build up multi-faith harmony

Chris Van Holby,  new leader of north Essex Prevent scheme

11:00am Tuesday 9th February 2010

HATE crime is being tackled in north Essex using Government funding to overcome terrorism.

Brainwave for a new wheelchair

Brainwave for a new wheelchair

7:10pm Tuesday 2nd February 2010

SCIENTISTS in Colchester have designed a robo-wheelchair which responds to brainwaves.






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