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Adam Dixon-Smith has seen several changes to the wedding industry in just the past decade alone

Inside the Essex luxury wedding venue marking a decade in business

James Corden admits ‘tight’ schedule for last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey

James Corden admits ‘tight’ schedule for last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey

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James Corden admits ‘tight’ schedule for last-ever episode of Gavin and Stacey

Talented -(left to right) artists Sylvia Paul, Rebecca Guyver, Debbie Ayles, and Nicola Stratton Tyler

Talented -(left to right) artists Sylvia Paul, Rebecca Guyver, Debbie Ayles, and Nicola Stratton Tyler

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Meet the Colchester Art Society members having their work opened by royalty

Popular actor and comedian Joe Thomas

Popular actor and comedian Joe Thomas

Inbetweeners star enjoys successful comedy night at Halstead's Empire Theatre

Win tickets to see Women in Rock at Princes

Comedian Joe Thomas is coming to Halstead for a comedy club event

Comedian Joe Thomas is coming to Halstead for a comedy club event

Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas among group of top comedians coming to Halstead Empire

Veterinary surgeon Brin Pirathapan has won the 20th series of MasterChef

Veterinary surgeon Brin Pirathapan has won the 20th series of MasterChef

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‘Dangerously clever’ vet from Essex wins MasterChef with octopus and venison dishes

Aaron Othman, Bob Massey, Janette Potter, James Sinclair, Janequi Carsandas and Jackie Galley

Aaron Othman, Bob Massey, Janette Potter, James Sinclair, Janequi Carsandas and Jackie Galley

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Pictures: 'Mind-blowing' new £1.2 million dinosaur park opens at popular Essex venue

Make footballing history and enter our competition to win access to Football Manager 2024 on Steam

Make footballing history and enter our competition to win access to Football Manager 2024 on Steam

Become a footballing legend: WIN access to Football Manager 2024

Headlining - University Chancellor Sarah Perry will speak of her new book at Essex Book Festival

Headlining - University Chancellor Sarah Perry will speak of her new book at Essex Book Festival

Essex Book Festival returning for 25th anniversary at university - here's when

Grateful - Museum of Power receives £290,000 grant from the Arts Council

Grateful - Museum of Power receives £290,000 grant from the Arts Council

'Hugely grateful'- Delight as Museum of Power awarded £290,000 investment

New production - Stane Street Players members in character for The Lady in The Van

New production - Stane Street Players members in character for The Lady in The Van

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Amateur Earls Colne drama group to perform The Lady in The Van - here's when

Coming soon at the Empire Theatre

Coming soon at the Empire Theatre

What's on at Halstead's Empire Theatre this coming week

Enter our competition to win tickets to the MotorFest Father's Day Weekender and embark on a high-octane adventure.

Enter our competition to win tickets to the MotorFest Father's Day Weekender and embark on a high-octane adventure.

Put the Pedal to the Metal and WIN tickets to Father's Day MotorFest

The cast of Gavin and Stacey in 2019

The cast of Gavin and Stacey in 2019

Gavin and Stacey

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'It's definitely occurring' - Gavin and Stacey cast react to 'last ever episode'

Gavin and Stacey is returning to our screens this Christmas

Gavin and Stacey is returning to our screens this Christmas

Gavin and Stacey

Gavin and Stacey returning for last-ever episode this year, creator confirms

The Waeve will perform at Heritage Live this summer

The Waeve will perform at Heritage Live this summer

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The Waeve and Dana Gavanski to support Elbow at Heritage Live

Writer - Tom Powell won the UK’s biggest playwrighting award called The Papatango Prize in 2021

Writer - Tom Powell won the UK’s biggest playwrighting award called The Papatango Prize in 2021

New play with 'multi-sensory delights' to symbolise neurodiversity coming to theatre

Landmark - Michael Portillo on Walton Pier

Landmark - Michael Portillo on Walton Pier

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In pictures: Michael Portillo visits Essex seaside towns on tour of Britain's coast

Bar - Three Wise Monkeys

Bar - Three Wise Monkeys

Tendring musicians to perform in popular Colchester venue

The Halstead Empire Theatre

The Halstead Empire Theatre

Supernatural comedy horror among upcoming films at Halstead's Empire Theatre

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Nominate your favourite local pub to enter our competition.

Calling time at the bar: Nominate your favourite local pub

Cast your minds back to 2023 when the Britain's Got Talent winner was Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn

Cast your minds back to 2023 when the Britain's Got Talent winner was Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn

Britain's Got Talent

Who won Britain's Got Talent in 2023? New talent to take to stage in 2024 series

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

What score can you get? Try this pub quiz to find out

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

Location - a Street View image of Finchingfield Guildhall and an inset image of one of the artworks which will be on display during the exhibition

Location - a Street View image of Finchingfield Guildhall and an inset image of one of the artworks which will be on display during the exhibition

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Village art gallery to host exhibition dedicated to the beauty of wildlife

The Halstead Empire Theatre

The Halstead Empire Theatre

Halstead Empire sees 18-rated film headline upcoming week of films

PHOTOS: Spider-Man superstar spotted filming at Southend station today

PHOTOS: Spider-Man superstar spotted filming at Southend station today

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In pictures: Spider-Man superstar Andrew Garfield and film crews spotted in Essex

The Holy Trinity Church in Halstead

The Holy Trinity Church in Halstead

Halstead church welcoming brass band as it continues to raise money for site

Venue - The Empire Theatre

Venue - The Empire Theatre

Inbetweeners star performing at historic Halstead venue next month

Stacey Solomon said she hopes to empower homeowners with her new show

Stacey Solomon said she hopes to empower homeowners with her new show

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Stacey Solomon admits how 'nervous' she was to do this DIY task on her new show

We have teamed up with JustGo to get you £30 per person off a trip to see André Rieu

We have teamed up with JustGo to get you £30 per person off a trip to see André Rieu

Our offers and promotions

Save £30pp on a trip to see violin master André Rieu

Event - a joust at a previous Hedingham Castle event

Event - a joust at a previous Hedingham Castle event

The thrilling medieval event coming to a 900-year-old castle this weekend

Are you a fan of Sort Your Life Out? Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue could be your new favourite series

Are you a fan of Sort Your Life Out? Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue could be your new favourite series

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All you need to know about Stacey Solomon's Renovation Rescue - how to watch

Performers - Daniel James and Lucy Parrett in Home, I'm Darling

Performers - Daniel James and Lucy Parrett in Home, I'm Darling

Review: Club's latest show a 'thought-provoking' and 'lively' comedy-drama

The Empire Theatre in Halstead

The Empire Theatre in Halstead

More great films coming to Halstead Empire as Easter holiday season underway

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households could be eligible for TV Licence refund worth up to £170

Talent - Matt Cardle

Talent - Matt Cardle

North Essex star Matt Cardle to star in & Juliet theatre show touring the UK

Halstead's Empire Theatre

Halstead's Empire Theatre

Two exciting film series showing over Easter holidays at Halstead's Empire Theatre

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Legends - Suede will be playing at a concert in Audley End this summer

Iconic indie rock band Suede coming to Essex for huge show this summer - here's where

Halstead Empire Theatre

Halstead Empire Theatre

Sci-fi thriller to kick off latest week of films at Halstead's Empire Theatre

Enter our competition for a chance to win tickets to see Jane Austen's Persuasion this Spring.

Enter our competition for a chance to win tickets to see Jane Austen's Persuasion this Spring.

A book lover's dream: How to WIN tickets to see Jane Austen's Persuasion

Steve Harley, who has died aged 73, pictured on ‘That Was Then...This Is Now’, an online music show featuring performances and Q&As with various artists.

Steve Harley, who has died aged 73, pictured on ‘That Was Then...This Is Now’, an online music show featuring performances and Q&As with various artists.

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Steve Harley: Cockney Rebel frontman and former Essex journalist dies aged 73

Halstead's Empire Theatre

Halstead's Empire Theatre

Changes ongoing at Empire Theatre as upcoming film programme released

Choir - the Anglia Singers

Choir - the Anglia Singers

Talented university choir to put on concert for local charity

Venue - Halstead's Empire Theatre

Venue - Halstead's Empire Theatre

Everything coming up at Halstead's Empire Theatre as March film programme begins

Florence Rose, ten, from Kirby Primary Academy, dressed as a book fairy

Florence Rose, ten, from Kirby Primary Academy, dressed as a book fairy

Here's how you can send us photos of your children dressed up for World Book Day

Helpers - Iona's children have been involved in transforming the disused telephone box in Stambourne

Helpers - Iona's children have been involved in transforming the disused telephone box in Stambourne

Mum transforms abandoned telephone box in village near Halstead into library

Ekin-Su entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday

Ekin-Su entered the Celebrity Big Brother house on Monday

Celebrity Big Brother

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Essex-based Love Islander Ekin-Su is looking to 'grow' on Celebrity Big Brother

Venue - the Halstead Empire Theatre

Venue - the Halstead Empire Theatre

Murder-mystery, family fun and tribute acts - Upcoming programme at Empire Theatre

Reality star - ex-Love Islander Ekin-Su

Reality star - ex-Love Islander Ekin-Su

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Love Islander Ekin-Su early favourite to win new series of Celebrity Big Brother

Thrilling - The Big Kid Circus's 'globe of death'

Thrilling - The Big Kid Circus's 'globe of death'

Acclaimed circus to bring 'globe of death' and more to Braintree - here's when

Let mum know how special she is with an unforgettable day out by entering our competition and winning a £50 Red Letter Day gift voucher.

Let mum know how special she is with an unforgettable day out by entering our competition and winning a £50 Red Letter Day gift voucher.

Cultural attractions

How you can WIN the perfect Mother's Day gift

Staff at the Call of the Wild Zoo, near South Woodham Ferrers, have issued an appeal for people to keep their eyes open for a missing vulture named Harold

Staff at the Call of the Wild Zoo, near South Woodham Ferrers, have issued an appeal for people to keep their eyes open for a missing vulture named Harold

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Zoo issues urgent appeal to find vulture which went missing during display

Love is in the air - Newlyweds at Hedingham Castle

Love is in the air - Newlyweds at Hedingham Castle

Cultural attractions

The 900-year-old Norman Keep named the most popular castle to get married in

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