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Chinese treasures unveiled in Essex

Published on 18/07/2008

A GROUND-breaking exhibition opens in Essex this Saturday as a collection of 2,000-year-old Chinese terracotta...

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Oscar winner Helen nearly quit acting

Published on 18/07/2008

She may be a multi-award winner now, but Essex girl Dame Helen Mirren has revealed she considered quitting...

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Jimmy's latest rural adventure

Published on 18/07/2008

Essex boy Jimmy Doherty is back on our screens with his latest rural adventure as he goes in search of...

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What's on this week

Published on 18/07/2008

Saturday, July 19 Drumfest Brentwood Centre Now in it's 10th year,...

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Cherry picked desserts

Published on 18/07/2008

This Saturday, July 19, is the first ever British Cherry Day, and to celebrate Gold Top Milk is sharing...

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Trend-setting Fiesta

Published on 18/07/2008

The all-new Ford Fiesta hits the roads in October and is one of the most crucial new cars ever for the...

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Brand's prank backfires

Published on 18/07/2008

Essex comedian Russell Brand is in trouble again after making a prank call to police during a live show....

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Television highlights

Published on 18/07/2008

Saturday, July 19 Golf: The Open: Day three: BBC1, 10am-12pm and 12.10pm-5.35pm Gary Lineker presents...

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Crime figures drop

Published on 18/07/2008

Crime in Basildon continues to fall according to new official figures. In the past three years,...

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Pay rise protests

Published on 18/07/2008

Workers in Basildon and Southend took to the streets in two separate protests over pay this week....

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