WALTHAM ABBEY: End of an era for faithful dinner lady
A long-serving dinner lady said an emotional goodbye to her school, after spending the last 20 years dishing out hot school meals.
HIGH LAVER: MEP pops in to try organic grub
Essex MEP Richard Howitt visited an organic farm to cook handgrown produce alongside local youngsters to highlight organic food fortnight.
LOUGHTON: Pupils enjoy day in the sun for charity
Pupils at Roding Valley School decked themselves out in Yellow to enjoy a sunshine-themed day while raising money for Haven House Children's Hospice.
Exclusive WALTHAM ABBEY: World's "ugliest" dog finally finds loving home
ET's future has changed from a shaggy dog story into a happy tail now the unusual looking pooch has finally found a loving new home.
WALTHAM ABBEY: Strongmen take the strain
There were bulging biceps and pumped up pectorals as far as the eye could see as Britain's strongest man competition rolled into town.
WALTHAM ABBEY: Dedicated Len leads town in tourism awards
A Volunteer at the Royal Gunpowder mills is amongst those to win praise for highlighting the town at the first Essex tourism awards.
STAPLEFORD ABBOTS: Flying ace wins coveted European race title
A Pilot has beaten off stiff competition from other European flyers to take a top race title and prestigious award.
NAZEING: No kebab van for villagers
Widely-criticised plans to operate a late night Kebab van for a village parade have been booted out by the district council.
WALTHAM ABBEY: Sports hall will close to the community despite protests
Plans to close a community-use sport hall in a child obesity blackspot will go ahead despite opposition from councillors, residents and sports clubs.
CHIGWELL: Charitable golfers score a fundraising hole in one
A special golf day has raised an incredible £22,000 for three charities after generous players teed off.
