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Essex
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The town built by shoes
How a Czech shoe maker transformed the fortunes of a small Essex village.
23 Apr 2025,·12 mins
Osea Island has a guide price of £25 million and was once a secret military base.
2 mins
Why are Essex seaside attractions closing, cutting back staff or reducing operating hours?
3 mins
The design trend goes back to the 1970s and began with a store in South Woodham Ferrers.
Many suspected of being a witch awaited trial whilst imprisoned at Colchester Castle.
Douglas Adams
Sue Lawley's castaway is writer Douglas Adams
06 Feb 1994,·40 mins
