Home Patch

Artist, writer and naturalist Joshua McDowall shares some of the inspiration behind his love of nature and what excites him most

Charity Champion

Tracy Rudling knows what it is like to face adversity and this gives her great empathy with the people who are supported by the Essex charities she champions as chief executive of Colchester-based Community360

Natural Thinking

2019 marks 60 years since the beginnings of the Essex Wildlife Trust, first known as the Essex Naturalists’ Trust. Emily McParland looks at what has been achieved in that time and the work still to do

A Rich Tapestry

While close to the capital, Epping is very much an Essex gem and its proud heritage of hunting forests and historic houses is well worth exploring, as Petra Hornsby discovers

Queen Of Crime

The UK’s biggest best-selling female crime writer, Martina Cole talks to Holly Louise Eells about her long-awaited latest crime novel, the achievements of this Essex girl and the importance of reading

Men In Sheds

Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford, grew up in Leigh on Sea. In this Essex Life column, Stephen shares an insight into his experiences across the county

A World Of Pure Imagination

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in the Essex countryside after moving up from London

Property Life

Keep an eye on the latest moves in the housing market

Tennis, Anyone?

BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex

As Nature Intended

Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground and the Essex Wildlife Trust have teamed up to create a haven for flora and fauna

Galvin Green Man Wins More Accolades

Galvin Green Man Wins More Accolades

A Rosy Outlook

A Rosy Outlook

Walking The Walls

Elizabeth Lee Reynolds takes a journey through Colchester’s past and explores how landmarks of today are demarcations of some of our country’s most famous moments in history.

No More Room At The Inn

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

Essence Of Success

Romford’s Rebecca Amissah founded the Gospel Essence a cappella singing group in 2010, which has since gone on to perform on national TV. Here she shares the story of the group and her aspirations for the future.

Gems & Generations

Upchurch Jewellers is one of Colchester’s most recognised and highly-regarded businesses, but this Christmas will be its last in the town. Rebecca Drake shares the tale of this unique retail outlet

Back To Reality

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

Long Live Winter, But Not Too Long!

In his monthly column for Essex Life, BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex

Doing The Right Thing

Until his death at the age of 73, Bill Ives was still very much the man behind Rainham Steel. This hugely successful businessman built his company and his reputation on a mantra of ‘doing the right thing’ and before he died, he become a founder of a new multi-million-pound hospice with a hefty investment. Kelly Clark spoke to him in one of his last interviews before he passed away in September

So You Want To Be A Philanthropist?

Creating a lasting legacy is not just for those with a multimillion-pound lifestyle, it’s a rewarding way for many of us to make a real difference in our lifetime and beyond. Essex Life talks to Essex Community Foundation about the best ways to pick your way through the maze of charitable giving

Dining Out At... The Finchingfield Lion

THE FINCHINGFIELD LION celebrates its first birthday this month with a renaissance.

The Magic Of Prosthetics

Poppy Taylor is getting ready to study for her Masters in Maxillofacial Prosthetics in pursuit of a career in the medical field, but at the same time as working on a sell-out West End stage play. Janice Walker caught up with this busy and very talented young woman​

Could You Live Below The Line?

Stephen Cottrell, the Bishop of Chelmsford, grew up in Leigh on Sea. In this Essex Life column, Stephen shares an insight into his experiences across the county

Scourge Of The White Stuff

Sybilla Hart reflects on her new life in Essex after leaving London

Legendary Landscaper Humphry Repton

This month marks the 200th anniversary since the death of one of the county’s most famous sons who left a mark on Essex countryside more discernable than most. Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office reveals the history of Humphry Repton

Dealing With Dementia

Learning a loved one has dementia is crushing, but help is available. Holly Eells speaks to Jana Krapkova, dementia care manager at Signature’s The Beeches

Classical Essex

Liz Leatherdale from Colchester Classics previews and reviews a selection of the latest classical music events and concerts taking place across the county in this monthly column

Behind the Headlines

In his monthly column for Essex Life, BBC presenter and director David Whiteley shares his insightful view on stories from across the county of Essex.

Home Comforts

Few people know more about the landscape of Britain than former Coast presenter and president of the Royal Geographical Society, Nicholas Crane. Here, he talks to Essex Life about just what makes the county’s coast an absorbing example of what British geography has to offer.

Taking The Biscuit

As inquisitive, left field and quirky thinking goes, few can rival that of TV frontman Richard Osman’s take on the world. But can trendy Billericay really take all the credit? Danny Bowman puts the question to the Pointless star