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New East Anglian arts festival quenches region's 'thirst for culture'

A montage - Left: Hedingham Castle in Essex; Right: An audience member at EA Festival speaks with presenters

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EA Festival's debut at Castle Hedingham quenched East Anglia's "thirst for culture"
Lucy Worsley will be at Cambridge Arts Theatre for one night only with her A Very British Murder.

Arts & Culture

It's A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley in Cambridge

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A six-year-old girl enjoys a chocolate ice cream on Saffron Walden common

Reader Gallery

Readers! Send us your pictures on the theme Summer

Louise Dunderdale

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A painting of King Cnut as if he were on a stained-glass window in Hadstock, Essex - He wears a crown and holds a staff.

Essex Life

Village with links to King Cnut celebrates a millennium of memories

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A man wearing a cap, Adrian, in front of a large vintage steam roller in Debden

Nostalgia | Gallery

Vintage vehicles rally to celebrate the Royal British Legion at 100

Will Durrant

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Ibiza Anthems Garden Party poster for Saffron Walden, Essex, with DJs Dave Pearce, Brandon Block and Andy Manston.

NHS

Venue change for Ibiza Anthems Garden Party to Saffron Walden

Louise Dunderdale

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The Red Arrows display team in action at the Duxford Summer Air Show at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

RAF Red Arrows and Typhoon wow crowds at Duxford air show

Alan Davies

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The Victorian Horses event will return to Audley End.

Days Out Guide

4 English Heritage events at Audley End this summer

Alan Davies

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Two people working in the trench at Clavering Castle

Roman artefacts discovered at 'rare' castle in big archaeological dig

Will Durrant

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A fluffy dog called Buddy Bear sitting in a garden

Pets Corner | Gallery

Reader pictures: Cute animals in July's Pets' Corner

Louise Dunderdale

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The town and church

Days Out Guide

7 of the prettiest villages in north-west Essex

Will Durrant

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A dog taking part in training with Take The Lead Essex

Pets Corner | Video

Pets Corner: It's time to get your dog back to training class

Louise Dunderdale

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A montage. Background: Dennis Stratton, former Iron Maiden lead guitarist. Inset x2: People enjoying themselves on the Common

Music | Gallery

Saffron Walden: The Big Day Out in pictures

Will Durrant

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Dr Annie Gray, Mill Road Cemetery and What does the UK eat?

University of Cambridge

Open Cambridge prepares for a feast of events

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St Mary's Church with its tall spire at sunset

Property

Saffron Walden becomes Essex 'favourite' in travel blog rankings

Will Durrant

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Groups of people in an Essex field next to a small flock of sheep

Environment News

Saffron Walden countryside group hosts open day at Sewards End

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Saffron Walden county councillor Susan Barker.

Q&A: Dunmow county councillor Susan Barker

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The Low. Fans anxious as the penalty shoot-out didn't appear to be going in England"s favour. Photo:

Euro 2020 | Gallery

In Pictures: How Saffron Walden fans reacted to the Euro 2020 final

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Two women rehearse for a play in a small hall.

Theatre

Folk stories and theatre at The Railway Arms in Saffron Walden

Will Durrant

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Two actirs on stage: Live performance of 'The Secret Garden' at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Theatre

Three new outdoor theatre dates announced at Essex forest

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A picture of an octet at Thaxted Parish Church: Voces8. Inset: A woman in red - Laura van der Heijden

Music

Thaxted Festival: 'Music should be shared, lived, breathed together'

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A vintage four of two Spitfires, a Mustang and a Buchon flying together at IWM Duxford.

IWM Duxford | Gallery

Spitfires and more take to the skies at IWM Duxford flying day

Alan Davies

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A montage: Two planes - One is in Flypop livery, the other is red and reads "Play"

Travel

Stansted Airport welcomes two new airlines in travel boost

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A blue book with the text: "Uneven Ground". In the background: Saffron Walden Market Square.

Books

Saffron Walden a 'magical' muse for poet David Thear, 81

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Cathedral of Light by Mandylights on My Christmas Trails 2020.

Christmas | Video

Enjoy Christmas at Wimpole on after-dark illuminated lights trail

Alan Davies

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Alan and Anne Foxley of Saffron Walden are taking part in Cambridge Open Studios

Events | Gallery

These Uttlesford artists are taking part in Cambridge Open Studios

Louise Dunderdale

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Five people standing on a bridge. They all look very happy. Behind them, there are grassy fields and a clear blue sky.

Charity News

New walking group to 'limit social isolation', organisers hope

Will Durrant

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A scarecrow is on a deckchair, holding an ice cream. A sign: "Costa del Chrishall"

Gallery

Scarecrows visit the Costa del Chrishall for a second year running

Will Durrant

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1st Thaxted - Carver Scouts with their new minibus

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are ready for adventure

Louise Dunderdale

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Sheep dogs wait in owner's car. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Pets Corner

How to protect your pet from heat stroke during hot weather

Registered Veterinary Nurse Dot Creighton, Millennium Veterinary Practice

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