Air ambulance

News, pictures and information about Essex's airborne emergency service.

Chelmsford Spectacular

The Chelmsford Spectacular - sponsored by the Essex Chronicle - returns once again to Hylands Park over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Cressing Temple

Built by the Knights Templar, Cressing Temple has now been restored by the county council to provide a historical record of rural Essex.

County map

Check out our map showing the main towns and cities of the county of Essex.

Essex Walks

The Essex countryside has some of the most varied and beautiful scenery in the country. These six walks aim to give a flavour of what the county has to offer.

Dunmow Flitch Trials

The Dunmow Flitch Trials - five couples have been revealing the secrets of married bliss in an open court in an attempt to win a side of bacon.

Essex Authors

Essex Record Office

Find out more about this on line service to let you look at the county's heritage.

Famous faces

Your guide to the people who made the county famous.

Foods

Sample the culinary delights and famous foods of the county of Essex.

Lord Lieutenant of Essex

Profile of Lord John Petre of Ingatestone, who became the Queen's representative in Essex when Lord Braybrooke retired in October 2002.

History

A look at some of the highlights of Essex history.

Maldon Mud Race

Find out more about this messy annual event held on the River Blackwater.

Windmills

Take a look at the famous windmills of Essex.

Sealand

Find out more about the platform which has been declared an independent state.