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Essex
6 Items
The comedian and writer grew up in Romford and has much affection for the county.
2 mins
Innocent Victim
A victim of threatening phone calls seeks a private investigator's help.
20 Aug 1981,·60 mins
Kimberley Chambers grew up in Dagenham and only wrote her first novel in 2008.
The coastal town was described as having ‘understated charm’ and ‘stellar sunsets’.
Jaywick Sands has been named England's most deprived neighbourhood for a fourth time.
5000 new homes plan for Kelvedon
Campaigners say the area would be 'decimated' if the proposals became a reality.
3 mins
