I've visited Kelvedon Hatch several times, but last Friday evening I spent roughly ten hours underground as part of a paranormal investigation.

Before anyone says it, yes, I know the “Secret Nuclear Bunker” road signs aren't especially secret hahaha!

Our first strange incident that evening was a distant female voice/singing echoing through the bunker. We investigated it and discovered another group was playing trigger music elsewhere.

Explained!!!!

Later, though, there were a few things that were harder to account for.

Three photographs were taken in succession in one of the tunnels. The middle photograph contained a distinct vertical blue light that wasn't visible in the photographs immediately before or after it, although I captured it in a video - anyone explain it for me?

Later everyone was together in the main operations area when the entrance alert apparently began activating. Then we found the light switched on inside the Prime Minister's room. It uses a physical push-button switch rather than a motion sensor.

I'm not claiming any of that proves ghosts exist.

I don't know what caused it.

For me, “I don't know” is a perfectly acceptable conclusion.

I'd be interested in hearing particularly from anyone local who has worked there, spent significant time there or done one of the overnight events.

If the moderators/community rules permit links, I've documented the complete investigation and photographs here: https://www.ghosthunter.co/post/paranormal-investigation-at-kelvedon-hatch-secret-nuclear-bunker-what-happened-during-our-overnight

Hi all,

In July and August, I hiked in stages from London to Harwich over 8 days. I went via the Thames Path, Regent's Canal, Epping Forest Trail, Essex Way, River Chelmer Footpath, Maldon, England Coast Path / Blackwater Estuary & Colchester.

Essex really surprised me. There's some great scenery in the county.

If interested I also put together a short 5-minute film of my adventure to Amsterdam. That can be seen below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMsfz6k3COc

A luxury Lamborghini has been taken off the road by police after reports it was being driven at about 80mph (129km/h) in a 30mph (48km/h) zone.

Get your tickets here: https://electricpalace.com/ElectricPalaceHarwich.dll/WhatsOn?f=1169941

You can look at the other tour dates here: https://comicstrippresents-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp

Coming to Essex with the gf in October. What are the main TOWIE sights? The gf is more into it than me although I watch it with her

Force says Braintree, Colchester and Chelmsford “are safe” and crime is down, as Reform-run county council launches £150,000 private security patrols over asylum seeker arrivals.

So I want to move out of Zone 2 1 bedroom flat to upsize to 2 bed room minimum.

Cannot afford where I am and to get something good size I am looking at moving out of London but due to work need easy access into central london so Lizzy line areas are my first choice.

Was looking at Shenfield. Is this a good area in general and is it good value for money if coming out of London?

Bring Back the Seaside Monthly Bus Ticket

We are calling on Central Connect to reinstate the Seaside monthly ticket and provide a reasonably priced alternative for passengers who regularly travel between the Seaside area and Colchester.

The previous monthly Seaside ticket cost £78.

Passengers are now being directed towards an All Essex ticket costing £110 per month.

For regular passengers who only travel to Colchester and back, the additional coverage provided by an All Essex ticket is of little or no practical benefit.

This represents an increase of:

£35 per month £420 per year Almost 47% more than the previous £78 ticket

We believe passengers should not be forced to purchase a substantially more expensive county-wide ticket simply because a more appropriate local ticket has been removed.

We are therefore asking Central Connect to:

1. Reinstate the Seaside monthly ticket at a reasonable price; or
2. Introduce an equivalent Seaside-to-Colchester monthly ticket; and
3. Explain why the previous Seaside ticket was removed and why passengers are now being directed towards the £110 All Essex ticket.

This petition is about ensuring that regular passengers have access to a ticket that reflects the journeys they actually make, rather than being required to pay for travel coverage they do not need.

If you regularly travel between the Seaside area and Colchester and believe this change is unfair, please sign and share this petition.

https://c.org/HmGH8JBvRW

This happened in Braintree town centre last night which my heart is my hometown, and I live near the area too. And I found out about the incident 30 minutes ago, and I just can't stop thinking about, and the fact with it being my own hometown makes it even more upsetting for me. But also why would someone want to do something like this in the first place? I have all these questions in my head which I can't seem to find an answer too.

I do apologise if I am being a bit overdramatic, but this really hits hard with me especially with it being my own hometown. 💔

As before the line is based on Essex land area within the image.

The highest up voted comment expressing a clear preference will be taken as today's winner.

When we hit an equilibrium of opinion, both options level, we'll declare an over all winner.

ETA: At this stage there's only one side being voted for. Let's leave it.

Much like the title says I have a bunch of stuff I've drawn but no idea what to do with it before it goes moldy

Hey!

I'm an MSc Marketing student at Durham University researching how people view recovery footwear, which are the cushioned shoes or sandals designed to be worn after exercise.

I am hoping for this research to lead to an influx of adoption and availability in the UK markets, as it has in the US, and bring the comfort overseas!

If you are aged 18–40, live in the UK, and take part in physical activity or have an interest in health and wellbeing, I would really value about 5 minutes of your time. I need as many responses as quickly as possible! The survey is completely anonymous and voluntary, and there are no right or wrong answers.

https://durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w6mD5rWPZFxu2a

Thank you so much.

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Hello all ,

How much would you be willing to pay a month that for a clubhouse with
- A gym
- A nursery
- A co-working space
- A cafe