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Essex has plenty of connections - be it films shot here or locations inspiring a number of famous tales

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How these Essex locations have inspired chilling horror films

“We want it to be (a surprise). And that is what I want too.”

“We want it to be (a surprise). And that is what I want too.”

Gavin and Stacey

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Gavin and Stacey star addresses the Smithy and Nessa wedding rumours

Rumours suggest Coleen Rooney will take part in this year's I'm A Celeb

Rumours suggest Coleen Rooney will take part in this year's I'm A Celeb

I'm a Celebrity

ITV responds to claims Coleen Rooney will enter I’m A Celeb jungle this year

The Tango gave Evans and Jones their highest score of the competition so far

The Tango gave Evans and Jones their highest score of the competition so far

Strictly Come Dancing 2024

BBC Strictly stars Katya Jones and Wynne Evans address controversial moment

Cinema chains are offering deals this Halloween and they've revealed which films will be showing for spooky season

Cinema chains are offering deals this Halloween and they've revealed which films will be showing for spooky season

£5 cinema deals and what's on at Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and more this Halloween

Bestselling author - Skyla van Niekerk

Bestselling author - Skyla van Niekerk

Nine-year-old south Essex author wins two bestseller awards as books go global

Spooky season - Vue Cinema has a good range of horror movies on offer

Spooky season - Vue Cinema has a good range of horror movies on offer

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Drive-in cinema among special horror movie screenings in south Essex this October

If you missed this week's episode, or just want a quick recap, here are all the scores

If you missed this week's episode, or just want a quick recap, here are all the scores

Strictly Come Dancing 2024

See the results for week 4 of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2024

Outfits were positively understated compared to last week’s Movie Week overload, but everyone still looked fabulous.

Outfits were positively understated compared to last week’s Movie Week overload, but everyone still looked fabulous.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024

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Strictly Come Dancing viewers make complaints about Chris McCausland

Nick Knowles has told Strictly Come Dancing fans that he has been cleared to dance in tonight's show

Nick Knowles has told Strictly Come Dancing fans that he has been cleared to dance in tonight's show

DIY SOS star Nick Knowles issues injury update ahead of tonight's Strictly show

ITV bosses have shared a segment of the show that has been banned for years

ITV bosses have shared a segment of the show that has been banned for years

Big Brother sees banned segment return to ITV show for first time in years

NEW SERIES - Actors, John Simm and Phillip Glenister, star in a new ITV series, after being spotted filming in Maldon earlier this year

NEW SERIES - Actors, John Simm and Phillip Glenister, star in a new ITV series, after being spotted filming in Maldon earlier this year

Acting stars enjoy special trip to Essex town in new series of hit ITV show

Action - filming equipment on Southend seafront

Action - filming equipment on Southend seafront

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Scenes of hit new twisted comedy drama filmed on Southend seafront are released

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

An image of the Grand Tour trio went viral on social media

An image of the Grand Tour trio went viral on social media

'Another tour' Fans go wild as picture of Clarkson, May and Hammond surfaces

Arrested - Yung Filly, who was due to perform in Colchester, has been charged over rape allegations in Australia

Arrested - Yung Filly, who was due to perform in Colchester, has been charged over rape allegations in Australia

Essex nightclub event cancelled after Youtube star and rapper charged with rape

Cast - Joanna Page and Ruth Jones during filming for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day special

Cast - Joanna Page and Ruth Jones during filming for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Day special

Gavin and Stacey

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Gavin And Stacey cast ‘in tears’ after filming sitcom's emotional final scene

Site - Cineworld will no longer be a part of the Northern Gateway project

Site - Cineworld will no longer be a part of the Northern Gateway project

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Cineworld no longer coming to Essex city as part of new leisure park

Cheryl Murray played Suzy Birchall on Corrie

Cheryl Murray played Suzy Birchall on Corrie

Coronation Street

'Vibrant' Coronation Street star Cheryl Murray dies at the age of 71

Busted and McFly will be touring together in 2025

Busted and McFly will be touring together in 2025

McBusted announce 2025 UK tour Busted Vs McFly - See the full list of dates

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Martin Lewis was grilling Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy about the Winter Fuel Payment on GMB on Wednesday (October 9).

Good Morning Britain

Martin Lewis apologises after using 'slightly bad language' on Good Morning Britain

Channel 4 Grand Design viewers has hailed the latest episode as the best build ever, as a West Yorkshire completed a stone and zinc home.

Channel 4 Grand Design viewers has hailed the latest episode as the best build ever, as a West Yorkshire completed a stone and zinc home.

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Grand Designs viewers hail 'best ever' as couple complete stone and zinc home

Wow - Pumpkin Village, next door to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Wow - Pumpkin Village, next door to Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park

Thousands of pumpkins unveiled as stunning Halloween display opens in south Essex

Sir David Jason spoke candidly on BBC Breakfast

Sir David Jason spoke candidly on BBC Breakfast

Only Fools and Horses

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Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason reveals his 'only regret' in life

Enter our competition to win a £200 theatre ticket to use at over 300 venues nationwide

Enter our competition to win a £200 theatre ticket to use at over 300 venues nationwide

What's to love most about theatre-going and how to win tickets this month

United - The band performed the song in November 2022 to document the experiences of Rochford Avenue's residents

United - The band performed the song in November 2022 to document the experiences of Rochford Avenue's residents

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Heart-warming new song shares stories of residents on tight-knit Westcliff street

From Love Island's Chris Taylor to The Traitors star Mollie Pearce see the full lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025.

From Love Island's Chris Taylor to The Traitors star Mollie Pearce see the full lineup for Dancing on Ice 2025.

Full Dancing on Ice 2025 line-up from Olympic Gold medallist to The Traitors star

Johnnie Walker will be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows - Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show later this month.

Johnnie Walker will be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows - Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show later this month.

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BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker calls quits on 58 year career in 'sad announcement'

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

What time is Big Brother on tonight? When to watch live launch on ITV

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

All to know on new Channel 5 period drama The Hardacres including cast list

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 3 exit leaked as fans 'happy' with decision

Cliffs - Big shows and performances next month

Cliffs - Big shows and performances next month

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Listed: Big shows and performances heading to the Cliffs Pavilion next month

Nick Knowles posted on X (formerly Twitter) during Saturday (October 5) night's movie week episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

Nick Knowles posted on X (formerly Twitter) during Saturday (October 5) night's movie week episode of Strictly Come Dancing.

DIY SOS star Nick Knowles 'gutted' as he issues Strictly update from the sofa

See which celebrity topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard for movie week.

See which celebrity topped the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard for movie week.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing scores from movie week - how did your favourite perform?

Kai Widdrington dressed as Gru for the opening routine while the other professionals donned yellow bodysuits to mimic the minions.

Kai Widdrington dressed as Gru for the opening routine while the other professionals donned yellow bodysuits to mimic the minions.

Strictly Come Dancing

WATCH: Strictly Come Dancing fans 'obsessed' with professionals Despicable Me dance

Jordan Sangha, Josie Gibson, Kate Lawler and Brian Dowling are among the list of previous Big Brother UK winners.

Jordan Sangha, Josie Gibson, Kate Lawler and Brian Dowling are among the list of previous Big Brother UK winners.

Full list of Big Brother winners over the years from Josie Gibson to Jordan Sangha

Showtrial follows a new set of characters and a different case for its second series on the BBC

Showtrial follows a new set of characters and a different case for its second series on the BBC

All to know on BBC's Showtrial series 2 starring Adeel Akhtar and Michael Socha

Nick Knowles will not take part in this week's episode of Strictly Come Dancing

Nick Knowles will not take part in this week's episode of Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing

Nick Knowles pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing this week after injury

Olly Murs announces 'biggest ever' homecoming gig in Essex - here is when

Did you used to watch Bullseye?

Did you used to watch Bullseye?

Freddie Flintoff

Freddie Flintoff to host one-off ITV reboot of legendary 1980s game show

The buyer, David Taylor, is an artist from Lincoln

The buyer, David Taylor, is an artist from Lincoln

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BBC Fake or Fortune? reveals 20th century lost painting is worth £300,000

Hit show - Lost In Music

Hit show - Lost In Music

Father and son duo among most influential in theatre bring hit shows to Southend

Nicholas McCarthy will be opening the Southend Council Concert Series

Nicholas McCarthy will be opening the Southend Council Concert Series

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Renowned one-handed pianist set to open series of concerts in Southend

Announced - Presenter Holly Willoughby and (inset) Anton Ferdinand during his time at Southend United

Announced - Presenter Holly Willoughby and (inset) Anton Ferdinand during his time at Southend United

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Former Southend United star announced as latest contestant for Dancing on Ice

Anton Du Beke (centre) with dancers whilst rehearsing for his tour

Anton Du Beke (centre) with dancers whilst rehearsing for his tour

Strictly Come Dancing 2024

Strictly Come Dancing legend bringing 'best tour yet' to Southend this autumn

Do you think the right baker was sent home on Tuesday (October 1)?

Do you think the right baker was sent home on Tuesday (October 1)?

The Great British Bake Off

Who left Bake Off last night? First contestant leaves in ‘dramatic’ episode

Open All Hours, starring Sir David Jason, was hugely popular and now you can own an iconic piece of TV history

Open All Hours, starring Sir David Jason, was hugely popular and now you can own an iconic piece of TV history

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Iconic piece of Sir David Jason sitcom history up for auction for £150,000

Cliffs Pavilion issues warning over Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets

Cliffs Pavilion issues warning over Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets

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Cliffs Pavilion issues warning over Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets

The BBC said it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of Amanda Abbington's complaints about Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour

The BBC said it had assessed and “upheld some, but not all” of Amanda Abbington's complaints about Giovanni Pernice’s behaviour

BBC apologises to former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington

Virgin Media O2 customers to get premium TV channels for free this month

Virgin Media O2 customers to get premium TV channels for free this month

Virgin Media O2 customers to get premium TV channels for free this month

This is when John Thomson as Jesse Chadwick arrives on the cobbles in October

This is when John Thomson as Jesse Chadwick arrives on the cobbles in October

Coronation Street

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Exact date John Thomson returns to Corrie for Gail Platt's exit storyline

Do you think the right celebrity was voted off Strictly last night?

Do you think the right celebrity was voted off Strictly last night?

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing fans furious after 'one of the most shocking results ever'

Exciting - Halloween events across Essex

Exciting - Halloween events across Essex

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Spooktacular Halloween events in Essex next month - here's the details