Let Nature Heal Your Troubled Mind

Andrew Fallan shares his expertise in Essex wildlife with us, sharing his views on the conservation and environmental issues that we face in the county and across the country

Find A Wilder Essex This Easter

Find out more about the county’s bird life from the RSPB each month

Play Nicely

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

Saffron Walden On Show

There is something a little bit special about Saffron Walden. A unique past is reflected in both the vibrant town of today and also the town’s museum which showcases this local heritage. Petra Hornsby explains more

Look Good, Feel Good

Feeling great is about much more than just losing that little extra weight. Essex Life finds out how Courthouse Clinics can help you feel better from the inside out

Increase The Value Of Your (Bird) Real-Estate

Find out more about the county’s bird life from the RSPB each month

Brentwood Through Time

  Kate Cole is the author of Brentwood and Around Through Time. Here she shares some of her own unique insights into the history of this fascinating Essex town

Back To Grass Roots

Chigwell’s proximity to the capital may make you think that green space is at a premium, but with a bit of forethought more than 100 years ago, there is plenty of space for a growing community of sport.

Chapter & Verse

He’s made millions running a company shaping steel, owns Billericay Town Football Club, is both publicly and privately a generous philanthropist and is a committed Christian. In typically unique style, Glenn Tamplin shares his life story (so far) with Robyn Bechelet

Stepping Back Through History... Felix Hall

Raising it like a phoenix from the flames, from the Essex Record Office shares the history of Felix Hall near Kelvedon, before it was burned to the ground

From The Farm Gate

Stephanie Mackentyre takes a look at three award-winning farm shops offering you the freshest, local and most delicious products.

Designs For Life

Aaron Farris from Orwells Furniture explains the inspiration and installation of a kitchen transformation with maximum storage as well as minimalist styling

Rural Life

Your monthly update of news and views from the Rural Community Council of Essex

The Life Of Julie Cope

Internationally-acclaimed and Chelmsford-born artist Grayson Perry celebrated the life and culture of his home county in the creation of A House for Essex in 2015. Now a new exhibition at Firstsite in Colchester takes a fresh look at Grayson’s representation of his home county

In The Ground For 125 Years

Writtle University College celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2018 after being established in 1893 as the County Laboratories. Rebecca Hughes speaks to new Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Middleton about the changes of the last 125 years and some exciting plans to come

Stepping Back Through History... St Osyth's Priory

Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office traces the ups and downs of St Osyth Priory, which takes its name from a ghostly walk by a saintly figure

The Ship Inn - Burnham On Crouch

TO BEAT the gloom of the seemingly endless winter nights, this month I went in search of restaurants where you can dine and stay over, thus avoiding a cold drive home in the dark.

Essex Pupil Is Named Young Journalist Of The Year

Essex schoolboy Rory Lewis was recently named Young Jounralist of the Year for 2017, so Essex Life couldn’t resist giving him the chance to see his work published in his local county magazine

Be A Voice, Not An Echo

How often do your parents read a newspaper that they do not agree with?

Stretch Your Legs Around - Little Walden

Why not enjoy a delightful spring time stroll around some beautiful countryside surrounding Little Walden, tucked away in the northwest corner of the county?

Dedham Delightful

Essex has many charming towns and villages, not to mention some extremely picturesque landscapes, but Dedham must be one of the brightest jewels in its crown. Petra Horns by went to explore.

Exploring The Essex Coast & Rivers

Janet Harber, author of the 20th edition of the East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion, provides us with an expert’s guide to the waters of the Essex coast.

The Artistry Of Leigh On Sea

Leigh on Sea, situated on the northern side of the Thames Estuary and a district of the more renowned Southend on Sea, is a place of inspiration, discovers Petra Hornsby

A Walk In Little Waltham

This walk from the village of Little Waltham explores the small hamlets of Minnow End, Broads Green, Partridge Green and  Blasford Hill as well as the meandering River Chelmer

What A Life!

50 years of Fleet Street photography has been lovingly edited and now presented in a remarkable book by outstanding Hornchurch snapper, Ted Blackbrow. Here he shares with Essex Life a snaphot of his most iconic images

Stepping Back Through History... Beeleigh Abbey

Once home to the White Canons and much later to a library of antique books, Beeleigh Abbey has a history worth reading about, as Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office reveals

Have A Jolly Olli Christmas

From filling the table with great grub to grabbing some time to kick back and relax, an Essex Christmas is all about fun, food and family for kitchen icon Jamie Oliver

A Walk Around Great Waltham

Enjoy this winter walk from Chatham Green to the village of Great Waltham and back via Howe Street. And for a warming break there is a choice of three pubs along the route

Loyal Locals

Petra Hornsby discovers why loyalty in relationships and on the high street is particularly rewarding for the residents of Great Dunmow

True Heroes

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