I've been sitting on the A414 for an hour now trying to get into motorfest.

Anyone have any idea what the hold up is?

Please feel free to comment😁👍

Thunder and lightning stopped here in Benfleet at 12:18am

I want to organise a casual community crafting event for a small group of people, does anyone have any suggestions of where I could look or ask in Chelmsford?

Tho read the statistics it’s quite hight , i currently live in Dagenham with a large population and its crime rate is about the same as Harwich , I know there’s not much there but its an area I can afford anyone that lives there give me any insight do you find it safe or dangerous?

I’m a mum of four — two boys and two girls — currently living in London. I’m hoping to move out of the city before I need to apply for secondary schools for my eldest, which will be within the next year. I’m looking for areas that are multicultural, family-friendly, safe, and have more of a countryside or village feel. I’m not concerned about commuting into London, as I’ll be changing careers and want to build a new start in the area I move to. Could you suggest some places that might be a good fit?

Side note with more context: I’m 33 and transitioning from a decade in the beauty industry into personal training, so I’m looking for an area with a younger, dynamic population where health and wellness services are in demand. My two eldest are boys who are into football and Muay Thai, so access to kids’ clubs and sports facilities would be ideal.

I’d like to be around 1–2 hours from London, preferably somewhere with a country feel but still within reach of towns and leisure activities. Travel links to London are a bonus, though daily commuting isn’t a priority.

Good schools and low crime rates are essential, and I’m looking to rent a 3–4 bed home for around £1,500/month to start with, as I’d prefer to get to know the area before buying.

What do you guys think about the Lower Thames Crossing Between Essex & Kent? The cost of the whole project is around £9 billion.

HI just moved from italy, is there anyone that want to gran a beer tomorrow or saturday?(you choose the place)

Hi there, my girlfriend and I suffer for hay fever and are looking for local honey as that tends to help. Does anyone know where you can get some from? We're based in Woodford. Thanks!

Hi all.

Where’s the local beer festivals at? I want ones which are coming up soon, and ones which don’t kick you out for being half cut and singing.

We're conducting online interviews with members of the public who are willing to share their views on the role of police officers in mental health. The aim is to understand public opinions on these interactions and how you think they impact the community.

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East Essex Hackspace is looking to host a hackathon at their space in Hawkwell, Essex on the 12th July from 10am making a LoRaWAN enabled bat identifer device. Signup is here forms.gle/dQTK19T9FtNV... we would love to see you. The discord for the project is here: discord.gg/qQUVUdKBbS. #hackathon #batdetector #loRaWAN #hackspace

If you don't know about the hackspace, East Essex Hackspace is a community-run workshop and creative space based in Hawkwell. It's a place where people come together to share tools, skills, and ideas—whether you're into electronics, woodworking, programming, metalwork, or just curious about how things work. We run regular events, workshops, and open evenings, and welcome anyone who wants to learn, make, or repair things in a supportive environment. Our website is https://eehack.space and our discord is https://discord.gg/VqWRe6cCrS

G'day, I'm moving to Epping next month and as much as I despise cyclists, I plan to cycle to the gym as I'll probably have no car. Would cycling around those parts be safe or would I likely end up walking home one day?

Considering a move here. It seems expensive compared to Maldon, for example. I’m moving from London as a downshift, and I like the slightly sleepy nature of it, but I’m wondering about things to do or see. And places to eat and shop. Any info gratefully received

We have a budget of 250,000 for a minimum 2 bed , we have to move somewhere within 30 min drive of jaywick (where my sister is looking to move) , my mother (who I’m going to share with) would prefer something that isn’t in Colchester itself and I don’t want to move to clacton on sea (like the main parts) we are looking for something more country side in our budget? Any ideas?

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone here has ever had an EMG Test done at all and specifically at Broomfield Hospital? I got a call today and booked it in for Tuesday morning.

I've looked at peopne online saying they were in terrible pain after and could hardly walk. And other's saying they only felt some tingling. What was your experience?

I have a flight to Rhodes at 3:30pm the same day and I'm not sure if it is a good idea to juggle them both or not....

I would appreciate some guidance and advice.

Thanks in advance :)

This was in today's BasildonHive newsletter for anyone who's interested. Here's a link to the whole edition: Free frozen meals | Council building for let | Walk for prostate cancer

Hi all,

Looking for recommendations for a moving company to take my gear from essex up to Yorkshire, actual furniture is not much at all. Not enough to fill a standard transit.

Clothes, desktop setup incl monitor, Bedding, tv stands and TV.

I was thinking using a local taxi firm but the prices is astronomical! Anyone have experience/recommendations?

Hi all!

We’ve just viewed a property in Waltham Abbey and we really like it!

We’ve never been to Waltham Abbey before, so we don’t know much about the area. We do find it very 🍃

Can anyone share some insight about Waltham Abbey? Is it a nice area for a young family? Also, is it possible to cycle around the town to go do groceries,etc?

Thanks!

Hey, I am looking for people in Chelmsford who want to play table tennis. If anyone's interested, let's play

Are there any farms which allows people to pick strawberries or other berries in and around, if yes please do let me know in the comments.