THE charity behind The Jumbo Project has appointed its first full-time member of staff to lead the activities programme.

Dedham has a fine reputation for being one of the most attractive villages in England – but what do tourists say draws them ...

Stepping on a body is an uncomfortable experience, even if that body is only in photographic form. However, it is impossible to enter Elsa James’s exhibition at Firstsite, in Colchester, UK ...

Of the 18 contestants on the latest series of The Apprentice, four are from Essex. Former winner, and Lord Sugar's aide, Tim Campbell believes the county has a passion for "grafting".

It was the history and the culture around oyster farming that prompted a documentary maker to make a film about them - rather than the taste. 'Oyster Land' follows farmers on Mersea Island and ...

Harold Burnham shares his process and passion for boatbuilding in Essex 06:38. Known throughout the maritime community, Harold Burnham has made a name for himself as a boat designer, shipwright ...

Pupils flew virtual reality fighter planes as part of a First World War-inspired STEM day at a north Essex school. The Year 5 and 6 pupils at Roach Vale Primary School were given the chance to pilot ...

Inside the Colne Valley Postal History Museum in Halstead (Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS). Steve, who became a stamp collector as a child, said: "Post-boxes are the icon of the British street.

History and the UK go hand in hand with a number of important heritage sites found throughout. One city in northeastern Essex in England is the second-largest settlement in the county. Many will ...

The decorated plaster was found dumped in a large pit at a London development site that has previously yielded other ...

Hedingham Castle Photo: Michael Garlick via creative commons If you want a proper day out at a castle in Essex, with bells, whistles and knights in shining armour, Hedingham Castle is the place to ...

Travel; UK & Ireland; Travel; Underrated UK city that was England's capital 1,000 years before London The Essex town of Colchester has a rich history with its winding ancient streets teeming with ...