Enjoying the Hylands life
Chelmsford and its surrounding countryside has plenty to offer its residents and visitors, but Hylands House and Park is among the city’s most treasured resources. Petra Hornsby finds out more
Essex explorer
You can take the girl out of Essex but you can’t take Essex out of the girl. Holly Eells talks to Vicki Michelle MBE about her stint in the I’m a Celebrity jungle, 40 years in show business and her exciting plans for the future
Is it time to look after you?
Taking the time and the care to look after our own health is something that can be easily forgotten in the rush of a busy lifestyle, but maybe now is the time to make it a number 1 priority
Capital countryside
You might not have thought of taking a countryside escape in the centre of London, and nor had Nick Roberts until his stay at Coworth Park. Here he explains his change of heart
Down to the bare roots
From November through to March is the perfect time to plant bare root plants in your garden, so Philippa Pearson helps you find the best places in the county to purchase bare rooted plants and offers her tips on how to plant them
Artistic flair
Home to a famous artist during World War II, Hilldrop House in Helions Bumpstead has many a claim to fame its owners can be proud of, writes Pat Bramley
Let’s hear it for hares
Andrew Fallan shares his expertise in Essex wildlife with us, revealing top locations to find special species as well as unsusual animals you can discover in your own back garden
Work nears completion at Wallasea Island
This summer will see the culmination of many years of planning and hard work with the launch of Allfleets Marsh on Wallasea Island. Liela Balin reveals what the RSPB has been up to there
Top Trends for March
Spring is just round the corner, so it is a perfect time to be out with the old and in with the new when it comes to stylish home interiors. Sarah Hammill meets three local experts with helpful advice that will make your home blossom
