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Romance fraudsters have scammed £5.3m from victims in Essex since 2020 – here’s how to protect yourself online

22/01/202221/01/2022 Mick Ferris 0 Comments features, online, romance fraud

People in Essex looking for love have been deceived into handing over £5.3m to romance fraudsters in the past two

Chelmsford Cemetery on Writtle Road

Cost of dying in Essex districts

30/11/202130/11/2021 Charlie Ridler burial, cremation, death charges, districts, features

It is often difficult to think about how much the passing of loved ones may cost. But dying in Essex

Think before buying Black Friday bargain drones or model aircraft

26/11/202125/11/2021 Mick Ferris Black Friday, drones, Essex Police, features, model aircraft, PC Rob Gould

There are lots of enticing Black Friday bargains around, including drones and model aircraft. Flying them is lots of fun

The Silent Solution

09/10/202109/10/2021 Mick Ferris 999, emergency calls, Essex Police, Feature

If you’re in immediate danger but are unable to speak, what should you do? The answer: dial 999 and let

Charging point in a non-accessible parking bay, on a high curb and behind two bollards, preventing access for wheelchair users

Dilemma for disabled drivers as “very few” EV charging points are wheelchair accessible

28/09/202128/09/2021 Charlie Ridler charging points, disabled drivers, electric vehicle, Feature, wheelchair accessible

At a motorway service station near Stansted, bollards and high curbs separate electric vehicle (EV) charging points from their parking

Ellen Schultz works at the Geek retreat cafe and shop in Chelmsford for an afternoon each week

Ground-breaking service supports Essex adults with learning disabilities into paid employment

17/05/202117/05/2021 Mick Ferris autism, Chelmsford, ECL, Essex County Council, features, Geek Retreat, inclusive employment, learning disabilities

A ground-breaking Inclusive employment service in Essex is supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their aspirations of

TikTok: Is it all fun and games?

03/04/202126/03/2021 YA Reporter App, China, Feature, TikTok

In a world where 15 seconds of fame has replaced the traditional 15 minutes, a TikTok user with zero followers

Make working from home a success

28/03/202126/03/2021 YA Reporter Feature, Home working, technology

Working from home is something many more of us have experienced since the coronavirus pandemic hit and transformed the working

In 2014, a first edition of Action Comics from 1938 sold for £2.4million. Photo: Alexandru Nika

Toys that could make you a fortune

04/01/202104/01/2021 Mick Ferris comics, dolls, features, invest, rare, toys

Out with the old and in with the new. Decluttering in the new year has become a ritual habit for

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