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Animal and bird head posters aim to cut road accidents and save young drivers’ lives as Essex police takes award-winning safety scheme on campaign trail

SSEX police are joining an award-winning road safety campaign to help to reduce serious crashes by young or inexperienced drivers. The Honest Truth Campaign uses eye-catching images of drivers with animal and bird heads to identify poor driving habits. It aims to change driver behaviour and in this way to save lives. The campaign will be launched later this month led by Essex Police for

the Essex Casualty Reduction Board, who want to work closely with driving instructors to encourage their use of prompt cards with the animal images. Speeding drivers are represented by cheetahs, mobile phone users depicted as parrots, drinkers by a hung-over bulldog and drug users by a chameleon. There is a peacock showing off to his friends, while those who fail to wear seat belts are shown as a rhino to show how a passenger without a seat belt can

be thrown around in a crashing car with the same effect as a charging rhinoceros. A young person is killed on average every 28 days on Essex roads, while another suffers a serious injury every 36 hours. On average each year the county has 98 collisions involving young car drivers, with four killed and a further 65 seriously injured. While the young driver is not injured in 40 of these 98 collisions, their actions

are a contributory factor in the deaths of four other road users and in the serious injury of a further 47 people. Adam Pipe, Essex Police’s casualty reduction manager, said: “As the promotional activity develops it is also very clear that the Honest Truth approach can also be used to engage a number of other key road users and their behaviours.”

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New Dartford toll system aimed at improving traffic flow at Thames bottleneck

LANNED major changes at the Dartford Crossing are taking shape in preparation for the new Dart Charge system this year. The crossing will be speeded up when drivers no longer need to stop at a barrier to pay. Instead, they will be able to pay online, by phone, by post or at one of thousands of Payzone outlets nationwide, either before their journey or by midnight the following day. No cash payments will be accepted. Work to remove the payment booths will coincide with Dart Charge going live in late November, and is expected to be complete next spring. The 27-lane payment plaza will be replaced by four open lanes in each direction and the approach to the tunnels will be enhanced with technology and dedicated extra lanes to help turn away prohibited vehicle types from the tunnels. Dart Charge Project Director Nigel Gray said: “It’s only when the booths have been removed that the full benefits of Dart Charge will be felt, and we will get underway on this at the same time that the new payment arrangements begin. ‘‘It’s complicated work, especially on the northbound carriageway, where we need to protect the tunnels from over-height vehicles, one of which was built in the 1960s. “We’ll be completely redesigning the approach to the tunnels to detect and turn around these vehicles, and other vehicles not suitable for the tunnels, using a system of signals, barriers and extra lanes, while keeping all other traffic flowing as much as possible.’’ Where vehicles are currently legally exempt from paying the Crossing charge, these exemptions will continue. This includes vehicles exempt from paying Vehicle Excise Duty. Blue badge holders are not exempt. The upgrade is part of government plans to improve traffic flow between Kent and Essex. Drivers can find out about Dart Charge at gov.uk/highways/dartford or by contacting the Highways Agency on 0300 123 5000.

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ELCOME to the second edition of Made in Essex, your free local news and lifestyle paper. Thanks for all your many great responses, too! We’ve had a fantastic start with people wanting us to highlight their stories – from inspiring real life tales to essential news. This week crime writer Martina Cole talks about growing up in Essex; we offer some great suggestions on where to take the kids at half term, and there are grownup breaks for those planning an Autumn getaway, plus Motoring, Sport and 24-pages of Property with What House? We plan to build on last week’s success and guarantee you something fresh, upbeat and enjoyable.

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LANS for new flats, restaurants, shops and bars on Southend seafront were announced this week to transform Marine Plaza off Marine Parade. If the application goes ahead, developer Richard Stevens of the Inner London Group says it will “kickstart the seafront”. “This has already cost millions and it will be a project that costs millions to complete, so the landowner won’t just sit on it if it has planning permission,” he said. “It will follow through.” It is hoped the project, on derelict land where the Funland play area was, will be completed by 2018 – eight years after the land was acquired. The flats, six blocks up to 14 storeys tall, will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom homes, featuring underground car parks and cycle racks. The Marine Plaza development is one of several regeneration schemes planned for Southend seafront. These include a multiplex cinema, the expansion of The Sealife Centre and Adventure Island on Marine Parade, and a £7million Premier Inn on the site of the old gasworks.

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NEWS EDUCATION

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A NEW free app game suitable for both children and adults has been designed by Sarah Pharaoh, a mother from Chelmsford. Order Match sets out to help improve concentration, co-ordination and memory skills. Both fun and educational, it features seven topics including recipes for children, word games and image building. It will be available for download for iPad, iPhone and Android next Wednesday. More information visit order-match.co.uk

Shenfield Operatic Society raises a glass to all-singing theatre production (including spaces). All entries to be received by October 31 and sent by email to publicity@ shenfieldoperaticsociety.co.uk or posted to Shenfield Operatic Society, 149 Danes Way, Pilgrims Hatch CM15 9JU. The winner will receive two complimentary tickets to see Sister Act plus a case of 12 bottles of the specially brewed beer. Beer and nuns may seem an unusual pairing, but back in the Middle Ages nuns helped to refine the craft of brewing. Sister Act, by the Shenfield Operatic Society, will run from February 25 to 28.

AUDIENCES at the Queens Theatre Hornchurch can look forward to a new production of Sister Act which takes to the stage early next year. The singers announced the forthcoming performances with a photoshoot at Brentwood Brewery on Saturday. The event saw some of the Operatic Society’s nuns making beer and launching a competition for members of the public to name a new brew. The beer name must represent Sister Act The Musical and fit the label, so cannot be more than 20 characters long

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Flat rate for night owls FROM Monday, people wanting to park between 7pm and 6am in Council-owned car parks in Brentwood and Shenfield (excluding the multi-storey) will be charged a flat rate of £2. The new pilot scheme, which will run for a three-month period aims to bring a fair balance to day and nighttime parking charges. Brentwood Borough Council’s Chair of the Business and Town Centres Committee, Councillor David Kendall said: Our aim is to reduce the cost of day-time parking charges, which can cost those that work in the town up to £10.50 a day, and this pilot scheme will help us work towards that.” The trial period will be monitored by the council, who will review its impact in February. Parking charges in the borough will also be reviewed at the same time.

TOP MARKS FOR SCHOOL Language specialist grant a new voice for children

STAFF from Grove House School, a new Specialist School for pupils with Speech, Language and Communications difficulties in Essex, met Prime Minister David Cameron at a Government reception this week. The school, just given the go-ahead by the Department for Education, will open next September to help pupils aged between nine and 19. The Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said: “I am immensely proud of everything that has been achieved through the free schools programme in a relatively short space of time, because this programme is a vital part of our wider plan for improving education in Essex. The school has a curriculum developed by a team of specialist teaching and therapeutic staff.

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NEWS LIVE MUSIC

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HEEKY chappie Joe Brown is back in town. One of the original boy stars of the 1950s, he spent his formative years in Plaistow and found himself, still a teenager, playing guitar for the likes of Johnny Cash, Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran on TV pop show Boy Meets Girls. Now, at the age of 73, he’s still as chipper, still plays his hits (including the classic A Picture Of You), is still a virtuoso guitarist but has created himself a niche as a rootsy, rock ‘n’ roll giant. His most recent record, The Ukulele Album, features jangling reinventions of songs as varied as George Formby’s When I’m Cleaning Windows and

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Motorhead’s Ace Of Spades. His live show is a breathless, goodhumoured affair with a band led by guitarist son Pete, who produced the 1980s Top Ten hit Stop! for Sam Brown, Joe’s daughter. Joe plays an array of stringed things, from mandolin to fiddle, as he jokes his way through a set that now graces festivals such as Glastonbury and even includes an inventive reworking of I’m Henry The Eighth I Am, the hit that sums up his East End upbringing. Joe Brown is playing at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, on Monday and Playhouse Theatre, Harlow, on Tuesday, plus Westcliffe Theatre, Clacton, on November 21. Tour details: joebrown.co.uk

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NEWS HEALTH

Fitness team stretches out FITNESS in Mind, the programme for 18-25 year olds experiencing mental ill health or mental distress, has introduced two new classes. The initiative by Brentwood Leisure Trust, which runs the Brentwood Centre, and Essex Mental Health Community, aims to reach those who wouldn’t usually attend such classes. The courses are Mixed Martial Arts Fitness (Fridays, 2.30pm), and Dancing Feet with Dance Decoded (Saturdays, 11am). Each will be taken by a qualified instructor with a peer support worker. For details see brentwood-centre.co.uk/ fitnessinmind or call 01277 21515. So new users feel confident, book a meeting with a team member; e-mail fitnessinmind@ brentwoodleisure.co.uk

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Steve keeps on rocking N EXT year Steve Davis will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of winning his first major snooker title; what far fewer people realise is that he’s coming up for the 20th anniversary of being a prog rock DJ. Steve took his first shot at being a DJ in 1996 during Phoenix FM’s earliest broadcast. Since then he’s been on cue for a weekly rock show. Phoenix FM chairman Paul Golder says: “I approached Steve because I had heard that he was a music lover. He presented a soul show for a couple of years but one day he told me that his real love

was progressive rock, but he hadn’t mentioned it to me because he didn’t think I’d allow him to play it! “I changed the show and he coined the name The Interesting Alternative Show. It’s been going ever since, 10-12 Monday nights.” The show itself is a weird and wonderful mix of progressive, psychedelic and other genres. The show has become even stranger over the past two years with a co-presenter in Kavus Torabi, a cult progressive musician who has performed with many bands, from the psychedelia of the Cardiacs to the hippy happenings of Gong. It’s a curious – many would have

said unworkable – team-up but the pair have forged an unlikely alliance and the show has gone from strength to strength, even though the music most people associate with Steve is his novelty hit Snooker Loopy with Chas’n’Dave in 1986. Yet the show has a global following with hundreds of people

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downloading each podcast from the Phoenix FM website. Many don’t even know about Steve as a six-time World Snooker Champion. Says Steve: “Apart from covering local issues, Phoenix FM gives the chance for music to be aired that would get very little coverage on any of the big commercial stations.”

BRENTWOOD EDITION

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From top dog to hot dog The Apprentice’s Daniel looks a silly sausage as men lose first challenge

SSEX man Daniel Lassman played a starring role in the first episode of The Apprentice this week, dressing in a hot dog costume to sell lunch in Shoreditch. The opening show saw the 10 men and 10 women pitted against each other selling products ranging from potatoes to printed T-shirts. Lord Alan Sugar praised the 27-year-old from Chigwell, saying: “Clearly Daniel sold a lot of stuff.’’ The men’s team ultimately lost the challenge after failing to sell any printed T-shirts, but Daniel has his eye on the £250,000 prize and opportunity of working with Sir Alan Sugar, saying: “I will perform the

best, just by being me.” Known by friends and family for his “love of banter”, Daniel’s former jobs include working as a market trader and footballer for Hornchurch FC. He now runs his own events company, which includes pub quizzes for companies and individuals across the country. Daniel rates himself as a having natural sales and negotiation skills and ability to think under pressure. That better be the case Daniel or “You’re Fired!” n The Apprentice, Wednesdays, 9pm BBC1.

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CELEBRATION

Cathedral’s 100 years in history New window in St Cedd’s Chapel to mark centenary will be unveiled in Sunday service

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HELMSFORD Cathedral is having a new window in St Cedd’s Chapel as part of its centenary celebrations. The engraved window will show St Cedd and his chapel at Bradwell, St Peter-on-the-Wall, built in 654AD and believed to be the oldest in England. The dedication service is on Sunday at 3.30pm. The window was designed and made by Mark Cazalet, who painted The Tree of Life in the Cathedral’s North Transept. It was funded by donations from the Friends of the Cathedral, Chelmsford City Council, lunchtime concerts, the

bookstall, legacies and individual donations. Essex Police Choir is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Concert at the cathedral next Saturday, October 25. The choir will be joined by the Essex Police Band and Glenfaba Choir from the Isle of Man, with songs from the shows and a singalong in remembrance of the First World War centenary anniversary. Proceeds will go to the National Armed Forces Charity SSAFA and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Tickets cost £12 from tickets@ essexpolicechoir.co.uk.

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IF YOU have boxes of old console games gathering dust, Saint Francis Hospice want to hear from you. The charity is looking for retro gadgets and games to sell in their hospice shops to raise money for patient care. Top of their list are games such as PS1, PS2, Sega Megadrive, Nintendo and Gamecube. Other retro gadgets, for instance Walkman or other electrical items in good condition are also welcome. Donate to any Saint Francis Hospice shop or Drop Spot. For your nearest store visit: sfh.org.uk or call 01708 376269.

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Department for Work and Pensions and council services. Council leader David Finch said: ‘‘There is a wind of change in English local government, caused by the offer of further devolved powers made to Scotland before the Yes/No vote on September 18 this year.’’ ‘‘Indeed, the promise of powers and greater financial freedoms for England has been made by all three political parties, and we in Essex must grasp the opportunity to benefit our residents by lobbying for greater freedoms. ‘‘We must act now, and we must collaborate with other councils and local

government bodies to make sure the opportunity is not lost.’’ Cllr Finch also questioned why Essex residents should pay for prescription charges, tuition fees and NHS car parking when people in Scotland get them free. ‘‘Give us the freedom and flexibility to decide whether we can or want to vary these and other services. We want a fair deal for Essex residents. “We ask the opposition to put aside party politics, and to vote for the motion which seeks to bring benefits to Essex residents.’’

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VELEY-BORN Martina Cole is author of 18 books about the gangster underworld. Her characters are gritty, real and take no prisoners, but as the writer herself explains, she’s a softy at heart and all that matters is family. So much so she left her beloved Essex to live in Kent near her son and three grandchildren. Here she explains her love for the county she’ll always view as home. Do you miss living in Essex? I do miss it sometimes. All my friends are still there including some I went to school with. (Martina went to Holy Cross Catholic School in Ockendon), so I’m always a regular visitor.

DEBBI MARCO What are your best memories of Essex? I have many fond memories and my son [Chris, who is 36] was born there. We had great times. We’d go to Congress House and Zero 6 nightclub in Southend. Everyone knew about Zero. We used to go to the Kursaal and see so many great bands. It was the 1970s and we were all about clubbing. I remember going to Barking and Dagenham and seeing Rory Gallagher as well as lots of other bands. We’d go to the Roundhouse.

country. Essex is a very powerful county. There’s a lot of money there and at election time, everyone watches Basildon for the result. Your books are so violent – is it a way for you to get your anger out? I’m not an angry person – I just write about what interests me. I have felt like killing people when they annoy me. I even got rid of a character when she got on my nerves. I think it’s just me and the Mafia that can do that now!

How do you think it’s changed over the years? There’s all this talk about Essex girls being stupid but people forget whatever we wore, the rest of the country followed. More women passed exams in Essex than anywhere else in the country for a while. It’s very different Giveaway from the gangster copies culture you write up for grabs about… is there by Martina Cole an element of that Email us for a chance to win a copy of Martina’s still there? gritty and gripping new novel. All entries to There is violence competitions@madeinessex.net but that’s like Closing date is Friday October 31, 2014 everywhere in the

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ORMER British swimmer Mark Foster, pictured, who became a Strictly Come Dancing sensation, has launched Get Active Essex, aimed at encouraging people to take more exercise. What are your earliest memories of wanting a career in sport? I guess the turning point was Duncan Goodhew visiting my swimming club when I was 10. I saw him swim, and his Olympic medal, and I said I wanted to be like him, but with hair! What do you enjoy doing to keep fit as well as your swimming I love golf. I play a lot of charity Pro-Am golf and with mates. I love the banter, the challenge, the fresh air and walk. I also do gym work... I believe in practice what you preach. How did you get involved with Get Active Essex? I’ve always loved sport and think everyone should get the chance to try it, but moderation is the key. How would you encourage couch potatoes to get active? They can still be a couch potato SOME of the time. Find something you enjoy and give yourself a goal, however small. The fitter you get, the more fun and easier it becomes... life is easier being fit, trust me. 5) Top tips on a healthier lifestyle? Start with small steps, give yourself a goal and work with friends, family or colleagues. It makes it more fun. It does not need to be hard. Can you recommend any Essex places to enjoy a walk or jog? I’m from Southend on sea, so Id always choose, running, swimming or cycling along the sea front... the fresh air and the views will also help you relax... What is next for you? Getting Britain fit...

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AVE you wondered why the university look is called ‘Preppy’? It refers to college style, and is shortened from the word Preparatory. This is a look that goes back to 1912, when fashion outfitters Brooks Brothers coined the phase and pioneered the look. Brooks Brothers had stores in the top U.S Ivy League campuses of Yale, Harvard and Princeton and, soon enough, a subculture developed. The Preppy style was replicated on films such as The Breakfast Club and Grease and TV shows Grease and soap opera Peyton Place. The latter made the Baracuta G9 jacket, now better known as the Harrington, famous when worn by Ryan O’Neal’s character Rodney Harrington. The look involved sports casual style including baseball jackets with the house or college name on the front, chinos, polo shirts and seersucker blazers. The preppy style also reflected

upper class New England activities such as polo, sailing, rowing and golf. These inspired collections by designers such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Perry Ellis. Abercrombie and Fitch and J Crew have also established themselves on the preppy-influenced scene. Today the university look is less rigid and more accessible. British brands such as Jack Wills, SuperDry and Henri Lloyd are ‘freshers’ offering an eclectic mix of university subculture to create a modern-day preppy look. Tweed jackets are teamed with button-down oxford cotton pinstriped shirts and waistcoats, bow ties and coloured chinos are worn with traditional brogues for the autumn. Whether you really are heading off to university or simply want a weekend wardrobe update, preppy is a timeless look twith real class. Follow my blog at Marksmanstyle.com and twitter follow @marksmanstyle

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HEN it comes to autumn colour, there’s a wealth of opportunities across Europe. From classical French countryside to the Scandinavian waterfront, everywhere is rich with magical gold and amber. There’s plenty to see, with fine dining, shopping and boutique hotels offering the perfect accompaniment on a whistle-stop getaway. Summer may be gone, but the fireworks of autumn have only just begun.

Loire Valley, France

Autumn is the best time to visit this famed wine region – the heat of summer has cooled, the crowds have left and the harvest is iunderway. Explore the castles and vineyards – The relaxing sights of Oslo

famous for tipples such as Chinon, Sancerre and Muscadet – from Château d’Artigny (dialling from the UK: 00 33 0247 34 30 30/ grandesetapes.com), the opulent former mansion of perfume magnate François Coty, now a luxury hotel. Enjoy the burnt hues of autumn as you sip from the most celebrated cellars. The hotel offers wine tasting weekends from £170pp per night, including breakfast, dinner, drinks and a wine tour. Ryanair flies Stansted to Tours from £40 return.

Milan, Italy

Milan may well be known for its catwalks and couture, but it is also a great base for exploring one of the country’s most vibrant of

Oslo, Norway

The Loire is a world of turrets and moats

autumnal destinations. For the best views take an inspiring balloon ride over the reddening vines of the Lombardy countryside and then head back to the city to see the sights bathed in a backdrop of burnt yellow and orange. For pure Italian style, book into Nhow (dialling from the UK: 00 9 02 489 8861/nhow-milan.com), a splendid boutique design hotel within walking distance of the best of the fashion showrooms. Doubles from £225 (room only). Ryanair flies Stansted to Milan from £43 return. Get Your Guide (020 8816 7248/getyourguide.co.uk) offers one-hour balloon flights from £207pp.

SURROUNDED by forests and Oslo fjord, Norway’s capital is one of the most naturally beautiful in Europe. But in autumn the scenery steps up a gear. Visit the art shows of Vigeland Sculpture Park, wander the banks of the Arkerselva River and hike through the golden wilderness of Oslomarka Forest. For a funky stay, try the designer First Hotel Grims Genka (dialling from the UK: 00 47 2310 7200/firsthotels.com) with its rooftop bar. Doubles from £140. Ryanair (ryanair.com) flies from Stansted from £40 return.

Edinburgh

For a seasonal break close to home, try Edinburgh. Walk to the summit of Arthur’s Seat for a view of the parks and tree-lined streets. Then explore Princes Street Gardens and the Castle. For unbridled decadence, bed down in 17th-century Prestonfield House (0131 225 7800/ prestonfield.com), five minutes from the Royal Mile, one of the city’s top luxury hotels. Doubles from £200 per night, B&B. easyJet flies Stansted to Edinburgh from £71 return.

This year’s European Capital of Culture is a great option for a quick break that won’t drain the Christmas coffers. It’s one of the most photogenic autumnal cities, filled with Art Nouveau architecture, fairytale castles and cobbled streets glowing with amber trees. Baltic Holidays (0845 070 5711/balticholidays.com) has a four-day break based at the luxurious Grand Palace Hotel, in the centre of the Unescolisted old town. From £340pp (two sharing), B&B, including transfers and a walking tour but not flights. Ryanair flies Stansted from £66 return.

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LAN ahead and enjoy some special family time during the coming school holidays. Whether you want to go abroad or stay close to home, there are plenty of ideas here.

FOR TODDLERS

Make your toddlers dreams come true at the new CBeebies Land at Alton Towers (altontowers.com/ cbeebiesland/0871 222 3330). Suitable for ages one to six, the park is chock full of rides and attractions based on your kids’ favourite TV shows, including In The Night Garden, Postman Pat, Tree Fu Tom and (love him or hate him) Mr Tumble himself. There are also live theatre shows, including ZingZillas who will get everybody singing and dancing, and the chance for older kids (and Dad) to jump over to the big rides at Alton Towers’ main park. For the best deal, and with early access to the fun, stay overnight at one of the park’s themed hotels such as the Caribbean-styled Splash Landings. From £25pp per night including two days’ park entry for the price of one.

Half Term

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FOR ADVENTURE

This month marks the 50th

anniversary of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, which will be on display at the Natural History Museum, in London, until August. But why not take the kids to see the real thing instead? The Elephant Lodge in Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Kent, may not have the glamour of the African savannah, but it’s about as close to a genuine safari experience as the UK gets. Stay in a luxurious African-style bush tent, surrounded by genuine sounds of the Serengeti, and immerse the family in an authentic wildlife experience without ever leaving the UK. The Aspinall Foundation (aspinallfoundation.org/01303 234112) has three, four and seven-night stays from £600, including safari drives and other activities.

FOR HALLOWEEN

Half term means Halloween, but forget the make up and monster masks, as Dracula Untold premiers in cinemas this month, take the kids to Transylvania

Head for Alton Towers for a singalong with the ZingZillas

and you can see where the legend began for real. Adventure Transylvania (adventuretransylvania.com/ +4072 7394 727) has a six-day Halloween trip that explores the history of Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Dracula himself, taking in his spectacular castle at Poenari, the town of his birth, and Bran Castle, the setting for Bram Stoker’s classic tale. The price of £665 per person includes all accommodation, meals, transportation and an English-speaking guide to take you around the main sites. Departs October 29. Ryanair flies Stansted to Bucharest from £70 return.

FOR PARENTS

Parents deserve a half term break too, and at the Abama Golf and Spa Resort (abamahotelresort. com/+34 922 126 000) in Tenerife they’re sure to get it. Featuring one of the most expansive, and well designed, kids club in Europe – with eight interactive zones including a planetarium, science workshop, theatre and more – Mum and Dad can sip guilt-free cocktails by the pool, while the kids are being well-entertained. Family holiday packages start from £215 half board per room per night, including complimentary use of the kids club for ages 4-12. Ryanair flies Stansted to Tenerife South from £170 return.

The Sky Den, featured in the Channel 4 show George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, is presenter George’s own dream project and is filled with innovative features that will get quirky campers buzzing with creative ideas. Situated in the heart of the Kielder Water and Forest Park, Northumberland, the area is also a dark sky reserve, so at night just roll back the roof, curl up and watch the stars. Canopy and Stars (canopyandstars.co.uk/ 0117 204 7830) offers the Sky Den for £150 per night. Sleeps four.

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT Camping is predictable, but staying in a tree house with a convertible roof – now that’s a half-term story to be proud of.

Tree house in Kielder Water and Forest Park

TRAVEL

Essex Hot Spots n TREASURE TRAIL: Chelmsford. All ages can explore the canals and waterways of the city with this Treasure Trail, solving clues that will reveal the whereabouts of the mysterious long-lost treasure. Download the trail map, and trails for other UK towns, for £6.99 at treasuretrails.co.uk. n THE CAKE ESCAPE: All over Essex. Guilt-free cake, can it be true? Cycle between local cafes, stamping The Cake Escape passport at each stop, and earning yourself a free slice of the good stuff with every four stamps. Download the passport and list of participating cafes at thecakeescape.org.uk. n WHITE WATER: Lee Valley. Adventurous families look no further: Olympic standard white water rapids are waiting to drench your kids. Suitable for ages 14 and up, these class-four rapids saw Great Britain take Gold in slalom and sprint events in London 2012. Get your kids paddling now and next time it could be them. £49 per person. visitleevalley.org.uk; 08456 770606. n PUMPKIN FEST: Barleylands Farm Pumpkin Fest is at Barleylands Farm all half term, with free pumpkins for the kids, biscuit decorating and more. After dark on October 30 & 31 there is a ghoulish Halloween party with a live action horror maze (12 and up), boo barn, toddler ghost train and more. barleylands.co.uk; 01268 290 229; £10/9, under-twos free. n INDOOR SKI CAMP, Brentwood A few days at Brentwood Park Ski and Snowboard Centre (brentwoodskicentre.co.uk/ 01277 211994) will prime your kids for the season ahead. has half term ski camps for beginners aged 8 to 16, £130pp. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 4pm, beginning October 27th.

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This Saturday and Sunday there will be jams, pickles, cakes and other autumn fare on sale, plus the opportunity to make an early start on Christmas shopping at Cressing Temple, a medieval moated farmstead with two of the finest timber framed barns in Europe. One of the 13th century barns is said to be the oldest in the world, and the Knights Templar settlement here dates back to 1137. Make sure you leave time to see the recreated Tudor walled garden. Entrance is free. n Cressing Temple, Witham

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A beer festival is not the first thing to spring to mind when you think about autumn, but now is as good a time as any to celebrate the increasing variety of Real Ales and locally-produced beer. The Beer Festival is open to non-members as well as members and starts on Friday afternoon at the refurbished club, finishing Sunday afternoon. Seafood will be available and on Saturday there will be an Oompah band. What’s not to like? n Non-members £1 (£2 on Saturday) on the door. Platform 3 Social Club, Market Avenue, Wickford 01268 561539/ wickfordrailwayclub.co.uk

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Bringing Diwali light to children CELEBRATE the Diwali Festival of light making lanterns, rice pictures and a range of arts and crafts at Leigh on Sea. The town’s Blenheim Childrens Centre, in School Way, Blenheim Chase, is organising a day of activities suitable for children aged from two to eight years on Wednesday, October 29. Diwali derives from the Sanskrit word meaning row of lights, and is a festival celebrated by Hindus around the world, although one of the largest Diwali events outside India is held in Leicester. The event runs from 10am to 11.30am and the price is a £2 donation. Parents or other adults are required to stay with their children during the session to supervise.

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Foraging is the new Grow Your Own, the trendy way to source fresh, organic, food. Never mind that our grandparents’ grandparents were harvesting hedgerows generations ago, finding food is fun and a good excuse for a walk. Find out how to identify wild sloes and what you can do with them (making sloe gin being the most popular) on a guided walk in Weald Country Park on Sunday which runs from 2-4pm. Meet at the visitor centre and don’t forget a container for the fruit. Booking essential. Adults £4, with children free. 01277 261 343/ visitparks.co.uk

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The renowned gardens at Easton Lodge are open to the public for the last time this season in their full autumn splendour. The 23 acres in the heart of the Essex countryside near Great Dunmow have been restored with the help of volunteers over the past few decades. There are arts and crafts activities for youngsters plus guided tours at 1pm and 3pm. Open 11.30am, last entrance 4pm. Adults £3.50, children free; eastonlodge.co.uk

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Canvey Island rock ‘n’ roll heroes Dr Feelgood at Braintree Arts Theatre on Saturday, a tour including

Clacton’s Westcliff Theatre next Thursday and Canvey’s Oysterfleet Hotel on November 7 and 8. The Feelgoods have evolved since the 1970s but drummer Kevin Morris and bassist Phil Mitchell have been in the band 29 years, with new boy, singer Robert Kane, having joined in 1999. Tickets: £17. 01376 556354/ braintreeartstheatre.com

Watch the first Chelmsford City Parks Marathon on Sunday. It’s too late to take part but you can support the runners as they raise money for J’s Hospice. Start is 10am in Central Park, heading through

Got an Event you would like to publicise? Give us a call Admirals Park, Tower Gardens and Bellmead Park to Hylands Park for two laps, finishing back at Central Park. The route through Hylands Park will be particularly picturesque with mature trees in their full autumn regalia. Hylands Park also has formal gardens, an Adventure Castle play area, gift shop, book shop and cafe. chelmsfordmarathon.org.uk

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AKE the most of the weekend and head to a spot that has all the style of Downton Abbey. Audley End is set in rolling parkland made all the more alluring when blanketed by golden trees with bursts of reds, oranges and yellows. The Jacobean mansion has a Great Hall dating back to the early 17th century, gothic chapel,

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ornate carvings, decorative plasterwork ceilings and fascinating paintings and antiques. Curiosities include shells and fossils, collected by the 4th Lord Braybrooke, and stuffed birds and animals. But it is wandering the grounds with their 200-year -old parterre garden that really make you appreciate the magnificence of the house. The undulating landscape dotted with

beautiful trees includes a Howard oak, one of only two in the world. It also has one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest surviving Victorian kitchen gardens, currently

colourful with pumpkins and squashes. You can watch hunting birds swoop during a gothic falconry weekend next week (October 25-26)

and for Halloween there are fairytales and spooky stories (October 27-31). n English-heritage.org. uk/audley; adults ÂŁ15.40, children ÂŁ9.30.

BY TRAIN: The nearest station is Audley End. BY BUS: Stephensons 6, 59 & 313; CJ Myall service 101; 132 (Sun only); TGM 301; Viceroy 34, 59, 590. BY CAR: 1 mile west of Saffron Walden on B1383.

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(T) 1.50 BBC News (T)

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 6.00 Ben and Kate 6.25 Up All Night 6.45 Emmerdale 7.45 You’ve Been Framed! 8.15 The Cube 9.15 Winners & Losers 10.15 Ben and Kate 10.45 Up All Night 11.10 Royal Pains 12.15 Emmerdale 1.15 You’ve Been Framed! 1.50 The Jeremy Kyle Show 5.05 You’ve Been Framed! 6.00 Royal Pains 7.00 The Best of You’ve Been Framed! 8.00 Two and a Half Men 9.00 FILM: The Bourne Supremacy (2004) (12) 11.10 Release the Hounds 12.15 Dapper Laughs: On the Pull 12.45 Two and a Half Men 1.30 Dads 1.55 Dapper Laughs: On the Pull 2.20 Teleshopping 5.50 ITV2 Nightscreen ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 6.00 The Upper Hand 6.25 Heartbeat 7.15 Wild at Heart 8.20 The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 9.30 Judge Judy 10.50 Inspector Morse 1.05 Heartbeat 2.05 Wild at Heart 3.10 The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes 4.20 Second Thoughts 4.55 Fresh Fields 5.25 On the Buses 6.00 Heartbeat 7.00 Judge Judy 8.00 Wycliffe 9.00 Love Your

Coronation Street, 7.30pm

Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes, 9pm

AFTER 1.45 Weather for the Week Ahead

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Garden 10.00 Blue Murder 11.00 The Vice 12.15 FILM: Changeling (2008) (15) 2.45 World Kitchen 3.10 ITV3 Nightscreen 3.40 Emmerdale BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7 7.00 Hotel of Mum and Dad 8.00 Don’t Drop the Baby 9.00 The White Slums: Reggie Yates’ Extreme South Africa 10.00 Some Girls 10.30 EastEnders 11.00 OtherwOrld 11.15 Family Guy 12.25 The Revolution Will Be Televised 12.55 Bad Education 1.25 Some Girls 1.55 Impractical Jokers 2.55 OtherwOrld 3.10 The Revolution Will Be Televised 3.40 Rude Boys 4.00 Close BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 7.00 World News Today; Weather 7.30 Concerto at the BBC Proms 8.00 John Ogdon: Living with Genius 9.00 Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO 10.00 Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Hyde Park 11.25 Robert Plant: By Myself 12.25 Robert Plant @ Glastonbury 1.35 Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO 2.35 Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Hyde Park 4.00 Close

E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28

6.00 Hollyoaks 6.30 90210 7.10 Desperate Housewives 7.55 Suburgatory 8.30 Happy Endings 9.00 Rules of Engagement 9.30 Melissa & Joey 10.00 Charmed 11.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 12.00 Hollyoaks 12.30 Rules of Engagement 1.00 How I Met Your Mother 2.00 The Big Bang Theory 3.00 Melissa & Joey 3.30 Rules of Engagement 4.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 5.00 How I Met Your Mother 6.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 Suburgatory 8.00 How I Met Your Mother 9.00 FILM: Unstoppable (2010) (12) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory 12.00 Tattoos After Dark 1.00 Drifters 1.35 PhoneShop 2.05 Bob’s Burgers 2.30 The Cleveland Show 3.35 Being Erica 4.15 Desperate Housewives 4.40 The Cleveland Show 5.00 Charmed MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 Time Team 10.00 Four Rooms 11.05 A Place in the Sun 11.40 FILM: Fixed Bayonets! (1951) (PG) 1.25 Time Team 3.35 Come Dine with Me Abroad 4.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or USA? 5.45 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun

Body of Proof, 10pm

Taylor Swift and Jamie Oliver: for SU2C, 7.30pm

6.50 SuperScrimpers 7.00 Channel 4 News 7.30 Grand Designs 9.00 FILM: The Wolfman (2010) (15) 11.00 Father Ted 12.05 24 Hours in A&E 1.10 The Restoration Man 2.15 Grand Designs 3.25 SuperScrimpers 3.40 Close FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15 11.00 Bataan (1943) (12) 1.15 They Rode West (1954) (U) 2.55 Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957) (PG) 4.40 Doctor in Clover (1966) (PG) 6.40 Definitely, Maybe (2008) (12) 9.00 Dogma (1999) (15) 11.25 Clerks (1994) (18) 1.15 The League of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse (2005) (15) 3.20 Close DAVE SKY: 111 FV: 12 7.00 Trawlermen 8.00 Three Men in a Boat 9.00 Top Gear 10.00 Storage Hunters 11.00 Trawlermen 12.00 Top Gear 2.00 Storage Hunters 3.00 Trawlermen 4.00 Top Gear 6.00 Storage Hunters 7.00 Lizard Lick Towing 8.00 Top Gear 9.00 Storage Hunters 10.00 Would I Lie to You? 10.40 Game of Arms 11.35 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 12.55 Dara O Briain: School of Hard Sums 2.30 Would I Lie to You? 3.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks 3.30 Storage Hunters 4.00 Close

SKY1 SKY: 106

6.00 Dog the Bounty Hunter 7.00 Inside RAF Brize Norton 8.00 Futurama 9.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 11.00 Hawaii Five-0 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 3.00 Airline 3.30 All Aboard: East Coast Trains 4.30 Inside RAF Brize Norton 5.30 Futurama 6.30 The Simpsons 8.00 The Last Ship 9.00 A League of Their Own 10.00 A League of Their Own: Unseen 10.30 An Idiot Abroad 3 11.30 Road Wars 12.00 Hawaii Five-0 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 4.00 Stargate Atlantis 5.00 Airline USA SKY ATLANTIC SKY: 108 6.00 Stargate Atlantis 7.00 thirtysomething 8.00 Star Trek: Enterprise 9.00 Without a Trace 10.00 Blue Bloods 11.00 House 1.00 Stargate Atlantis 2.00 Without a Trace 3.00 Star Trek: Enterprise 4.00 House 6.00 Blue Bloods 7.00 Without a Trace 8.00 Blue Bloods 10.00 House of Lies 10.35 Enlightened 11.10 Game of Thrones 12.20 FILM: Captivated: The Trials of Pamela Smart (2014) (12) 2.20 Enlightened 2.55 The Sopranos 4.05 thirtysomething 5.00 Star Trek: Enterprise

Community radio station Phoenix FM broadcasts live programming from 7am to

The Community Radio for Brentwood and Billericay

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box in association with Northwood Letting Agency. 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward. 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross. 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter in association with Saint Francis Hospice. 6.00pm GR80s music and guests from the 80s with Xanthe Bearman. 8.00pm Brentwood’s Only Alternative - indie and alternative music

with Eddie Curry. 10.00pm Cultura Brazil - news and music for the local Brazlilian Community (in Portuguese). FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box. 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward. 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Greg Dukeson. 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter. 6.00pm That Friday Feeling with Nikki Mills. 8.00pm Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring. 10.00pm

The Weekend Ignition with Brad Acton indie and alternative music SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Rob Harvey. 10.00am Feelgood Saturday with Alan Johnson. 12.00pm Between The Lines - local sports news with Steve Robertson. 2.00pm Words and Sounds with Christopher Stagg. 3.00pm Phoenix FM Sport with Chris Hood. 6.00pm Turn It Up - the latest dance music tunes with Vixter.

BRENTWOOD EDITION

Saturday’s TV SATURDAY BBC1

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6.00 Breakfast (T) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live (T) 11.30 James Martin: Home Comforts (T)(R) 12.00 BBC News; Weather (T) 12.10 Football Focus (T) 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (T) 1.00 Bargain Hunt (T) 2.00 Homes Under the Hammer Properties in London, Co Durham and Kent. (T)(R) 3.00 Escape to the Country (T)(R) 4.00 Final Score Round-up of football results. (T) 5.20 BBC News; Regional News; Weather (T) 5.40 Pointless Celebrities (T) 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present another ballroom battle. (T)

6.00 This Is BBC Two (T) 6.35 FILM The Magic Box (1951) (U) (T) 8.20 FILM The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) (U) (T) 9.50 The Trials of Life (T)(R) 11.30 Map Man (T)(R) 12.00 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes (T)(R) 1.00 FILM Rock Around the Clock (1956) (U) (T) 2.15 FILM Guys and Dolls (1955) (PG) Musical, starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. (T) 4.40 Flog It! (T)(R) 5.30 The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade Kieran Long and Piers Taylor help a charity worker with her dream kitchen. (T)(R) 6.30 Gardeners’ World (T)(R)

6.00 CITV 9.25 The Hungry Sailors (T)(R) 10.20 Murder, She Wrote A body is found in Jessica’s garage. (T)(R) 11.20 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.30 Storage Hoarders (T)(R) 12.30 May the Best House Win (T)(R) 1.30 FILM Columbo: Forgotten Lady (1975) (PG) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Janet Leigh. (T) 3.35 FILM The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) (PG) Dinosaur adventure sequel, with Jeff Goldblum. (T) 6.05 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 6.15 ITV News (T) 6.30 New You’ve Been Framed! Mick Jagger’s son attempts a daring backflip. (T)

6.10 Trans World Sport (T) 7.00 Hever Castle Triathlon Action from the final event of the Castle Triathlon Series. (T) 7.55 The Morning Line A look ahead to Champions Day at Ascot. (T) 9.00 Weekend Kitchen With guests Angela Griffin, Dave Myers and Simon King. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (T)(R) 10.30 Frasier (T)(R) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory (T)(R) 12.25 The Simpsons (T)(R) 12.55 Gadget Man (T)(R) 1.30 Channel 4 Racing Live coverage of British Champions Day at Ascot. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me (T)(R)

6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (T) 10.35 World’s Most Pampered Pets (T)(R) 11.30 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (T)(R) 12.30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away Paul, Steve and Ben make a shocking discovery when they break into a home. (T)(R) 1.30 FILM They Were Expendable (1945) (U) Second World War drama, with John Wayne. (T) 4.10 FILM Mosquito Squadron (1968) (PG) Second World War drama, starring David McCallum. (T) 5.55 FILM Ambush Bay (1966) (12) Second World War adventure, starring Mickey Rooney. (T)

7.00 Restoring England’s Heritage Tom Holland visits buildings on the “at risk” list. (T) 7.30 Penguins – Spy in the Huddle Having grown up, the penguins leave for the sea. (R)

7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special Bradley Walsh is joined by Claire Richards from Steps, Rowland Rivron, rugby union star James Haskell and Antony Costa. Last in the series. (T)

7.00 Come Dine with Me Jodie Edzekiel hosts the final dinner party in Colchester. (T)(R) 7.30 Channel 4 News (T)

7.55 World War II in Colour Examining Mussolini’s decision to push Italy’s forces into North Africa. (T)(R)

8.25 Doctor Who Clara faces a menace from another dimension, an enemy that exists beyond human perception. (T)

8.30 Dad’s Army A secret weapon goes haywire and threatens Walmington-on-Sea. (T)(R)

8.00 Grand Designs Kevin McCloud follows software executive Andy and garden designer Nicki, who are planning to build a “floating” house on the Thames. (T)(R)

8.55 5 News Weekend (T)

9.10 Casualty A man dies from a mysterious injury, leaving Connie wondering whether she missed something. (T)

9.00 Schama on Rembrandt: Masterpieces of the Late Years Simon Schama celebrates the masterpieces that Rembrandt created in later life. (T)

8.00 The X Factor The fight for a record deal continues as the remaining acts perform 1980s hits in the second live studio round, battling to win praise from the judges and the support of viewers. The results are tomorrow at 8pm. (T)

10.00 The National Lottery Live The results of the draws. (T) 10.10 BBC News; Weather (T) 10.30 Match of the Day Gabby Logan presents highlights; (T) National Lottery Update (T)

10.00 The Culture Show: Rankin Shoots Rembrandt The photographer interprets the Dutch master’s portraits of old age. (T) 10.30 QI XL Extended edition. (T)

10.20 The Jonathan Ross Show New series. The host is joined by X Factor judges Cheryl and Mel B, legendary naturalist David Attenborough and Hollywood actor Steve Carell. (T)

9.00 FILM Fast Five (2011) (12) A fugitive assembles a team of criminals for a heist in Rio, but the FBI’s top manhunter is on their trail. Action adventure, starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and Paul Walker. (T)

9.00 FILM The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) (15) Three rival gunfighters hunt for a cache of hidden gold during the American Civil War. Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western, starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach. Edited for violence. (T)

11.55 The Football League Show Manish Bhasin presents highlights and all the goals from the latest fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T)

11.15 FILM The Way (2010) (12) Premiere. Comedy drama, starring Martin Sheen and Deborah Kara Unger. (T)

11.25 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.40 FILM The Hitcher (2007) (18) A psychotic hitch-hiker targets a couple who unwisely give him a lift. Horror remake, starring Sean Bean. (T)

11.35 Rude Tube Alex Zane presents 50 of the internet’s most entertaining stunts, featuring daredevil base-jumping, hammock-spinning and no-holds-barred action. (T)(R)

1.20 TOTP2 (T)(R) 2.15 This Is BBC Two (T)

1.10 Jackpot247 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (T)(R) 3.45 ITV Nightscreen

12.40 FILM Silent Hill (2006) (15) Horror, starring Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean. (T) 2.45 Hollyoaks (T) 4.50 NFL: Hard Knocks (T)(R) 5.45 NFL: Rush Zone (T)

DAYTIME DAYTIME

Pointless Celebrities, 5.40pm

77 88 99 10 10 11

The Chase: Celebrity Special, 7pm

The Culture Show: Rankin Shoots Rembrandt, 10pm

AFTER 1.15 Weather for the Week Ahead

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(T) 1.20 BBC News (T)

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 6.00 Emmerdale 8.40 Coronation Street 11.05 Ariana Grande: The Hot Desk 11.20 FILM: Babe: Pig in the City (1998) (U) 1.10 FILM: Junior (1994) (PG) Comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. 3.20 Totally You’ve Been Framed! 4.25 The Best of You’ve Been Framed! 5.25 You’ve Been Framed! 5.55 FILM: Arthur and the Great Adventure (2009) (PG) Part-animated fantasy sequel, starring Freddie Highmore. 8.00 FILM: Back to the Future (1985) (PG) Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Michael J Fox. 10.20 The Xtra Factor 11.20 Celebrity Juice 12.10 The Job Lot 12.35 The X Factor 2.45 Teleshopping 5.45 ITV2 Nightscreen ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 6.00 Wycliffe 6.55 A Touch of Frost 8.50 The Royal 10.55 FILM: Columbo: A Stitch in Crime (1973) (PG) 12.25 The Darling Buds of May 2.50 A Touch of Frost 4.45 Wycliffe 5.55 Inspector Morse 8.00 Rosemary & Thyme 9.00 Midsomer Murders 11.00 A Touch of Frost 1.00 Bomb Girls 1.50 Movies Now 2.00 ITV3 Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping

BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7

7.00 Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel 8.00 Top Gear 9.00 FILM: Little Fockers (2010) (12) Comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. 10.30 Live at the Apollo 11.05 Family Guy 1.40 Bad Education 2.10 The Revolution Will Be Televised 2.40 Seann Walsh’s Late Night Comedy Spectacular 2014 3.40 Flat TV 4.00 Close BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 7.00 Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure 8.00 The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles 9.00 The Code 10.55 Northern Soul: Living for the Weekend 11.55 Motown at the BBC 12.55 The Sky at Night 1.25 The Horizon Guide to Space Shuttles 2.25 Edward VII: Prince of Pleasure 3.25 Close E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28 6.00 Desperate Housewives 6.50 Suburgatory 9.00 Rules of Engagement 10.00 How I Met Your Mother 11.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 12.00 The 100 1.00 FILM: Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (U) 3.00 Made in Chelsea 4.00 Melissa & Joey 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 6.00 How I Met

Your Mother 7.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 7.30 The Big Bang Theory 9.00 FILM: Shooter (2007) (15) A former Marine sniper framed for the assassination of an African archbishop fights to prove his innocence. Action thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michael Pena and Danny Glover. 11.35 The Inbetweeners 12.35 How I Met Your Mother 2.30 Rules of Engagement 3.15 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 4.00 Smallville 4.35 Desperate Housewives MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 A Place in the Sun 9.35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems 9.40 The Boats That Made Britain: A Time Team Special 10.40 FILM: To Catch a Thief (1955) (PG) 12.50 Four in a Bed 3.35 Location, Location, Location 4.40 Homes by the Sea 5.45 Nazi Megastructures 6.50 Christ’s Holy Spear: Treasures Decoded 8.00 The Untold Great Fire of London 9.00 Tsunami: Caught on Camera 10.40 Japan’s Tsunami: How It Happened 11.45 Hurricane Katrina: Caught on Camera 12.50 Tsunami: Caught on Camera 2.25 The Untold Great Fire of London 3.35 Close

Grand Designs, 8pm

FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15

11.00 Broken Lance (1954) (U) 1.00 Cocoon: The Return (1988) (PG) Sci-fi sequel, starring Wilford Brimley. 3.20 Aliens in the Attic (2009) (PG) Children’s sci-fi comedy, starring Carter Jenkins. 5.00 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) (U) Children’s comedy sequel, starring Zachary Gordon. 6.55 Mad Money (2008) (12) Crime comedy, starring Diane Keaton. 9.00 The King’s Speech (2010) (12) Fact-based drama, starring Colin Firth. 11.20 Frozen (2010) (15) Thriller, starring Emma Bell. 1.10 Dog Pound (2010) (18) 3.05 Close DAVE SKY: 111 FV: 12 7.10 Top Gear 9.00 Red Bull X Fighters 2014 10.00 Storage Hunters 11.00 Lizard Lick Towing 12.00 Flip Men 1.00 Man v Food 2.00 Storage Hunters 3.00 Lizard Lick Towing 4.00 MegaTruckers 5.00 Top Gear 7.00 Storage Hunters 8.00 QI XL 10.00 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish 11.00 Russell Howard’s Good News Extra 12.00 QI XL 1.00 Red Bull X Fighters 2014 2.00 QI XL 2.50 Russell Howard’s Good News Extra 3.35 Storage Hunters 4.00 Close

Gotham, 12.25am

12.25 Gotham (T)(R) 1.25 SuperCasino 3.10 The Gadget Show (T)(R) 4.00 House Doctor (T)(R) 4.25 Make It Big (T)(R) 4.50 Make It Big (T) (R) 5.15 Angels of Jarm (T)(R) 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (T)(R)

SKY1 SKY: 106

6.00 Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 7.00 Glee 8.00 The Fantasy Football Club 9.00 The F1 Show 10.00 Soccer AM 12.00 WWE Superstars 1.00 Modern Family 2.00 The Middle 3.00 Inside RAF Brize Norton 5.00 Modern Family 6.00 The Simpsons 7.00 Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew 8.00 Duck Quacks Don’t Echo 9.00 FILM: Volcano (1997) (12) Disaster thriller, starring Tommy Lee Jones. 11.00 Hawaii Five-0 1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 2.00 Brit Cops: Zero Tolerance 3.00 Road Wars 4.00 Nothing to Declare SKY ATLANTIC SKY: 108 6.00 Cleverdicks 7.00 The Mortified Sessions 8.00 Seinfeld 9.00 Smash 11.00 Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets 12.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 2.00 Visionaries: Inside the Creative Mind 3.00 Blue Bloods 6.00 Without a Trace 8.00 The Petrol Age 9.00 Boardwalk Empire 10.15 The Knick 11.30 The Leftovers 12.45 Gomorrah 1.50 Boardwalk Empire 3.05 The Sopranos 4.05 The Devil’s Dinner Party 5.00 Fish Town

midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and at www.phoenixfm.com 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays on Saturdays in association with Papa Johns Brentwood - featuring live sets from local bands. 10.00pm From The Underworld - blues and rock with Brian Ager. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 7.00am Sunday Breakfast with James Moloney. 10.00am Sunday Best with Andrew Babicz. 12.00pm Sunday Lunch with Tony Smith - pop, R’n’B and dance hits and live studio sessions. 2.00pm

Steph’s Sound Wave with Steph Cawthorne 4.00pm The Weekend Wind Down with Jen Carr 6.00pm The Jolley Selection with Matt Jolley 8.00pm 33rpm - alternative music and album tracks with Chris Siviter 10.00pm Cut The Cord - music through the decades with Chris Sullivan. MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box. 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward. 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news

and chat with Scott Ross. 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter. 6.00pm All That Jazz - jazz music from the 40s to the present day with Adam Dyer. 8.00pm A Journey Through The Years In Music with Gary Casserley. 10.00pm The Interesting Alternative Show - avant-garde and progressive rock with Steve Davis and Kavus Torabi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box.

11.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle Ward. 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Scott Ross. 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter. 6.00pm One For The Road - rock music with Alex Hoggett. 8.00pm Off The Record - alternative music with Ben Knight 10.00pm Tracy Morter. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 7.00am The Breakfast Show with Joe Box 10.00am Eat My Brunch with Michelle

Ward. 1.00pm One 2 Three - local news and chat with Mike Jones. 3.00pm Drive with Mike Porter. 6.00pm Midweek Matchzone - local and national football news with Chris Hood. 7.00pm Body Talk with Mel Watson in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital. 8.00pm Curveballs indie, alternative, rock and local bands live with Nick Field. 10.00pm Nightswimming - more indie and alternative sounds with Matt Hines

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Sunday’s TV SUNDAY BBC1

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Channel 5

6.00 Breakfast (T) 7.30 Match of the Day (T)(R) 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (T) 10.00 Sunday Morning Live (T) 11.00 Sunday Politics (T) 12.15 MOTD2 Extra (T) 1.00 BBC News; Weather (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt (T)(R) 2.15 Escape to the Country (T)(R) 3.00 Talk to the Animals Zoologist Lucy Cooke explores the way animals communicate. (T)(R) 4.00 Points of View (T) 4.15 Lifeline (T) 4.25 Songs of Praise (T) 5.00 Pointless Celebrities (T)(R) 5.50 BBC News; Regional News; Weather (T) 6.20 Countryfile: Autumn Special (T)

6.00 Great British Garden Revival (T)(R) 7.00 Countryfile (T)(R) 8.00 Gardeners’ World (T)(R) 8.30 The Beechgrove Garden (T) 9.00 The Football League Show (T)(R) 10.20 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (T) 11.50 The Great British Bake Off Masterclass (T)(R) 1.50 Lorraine Pascale: How to Be a Better Cook (T)(R) 2.20 FILM Seven Years in Tibet (1997) (PG) Fact-based drama, starring Brad Pitt. (T) 4.30 Coast (T) (R) 5.00 Flog It! From Warwick Castle. (T)(R) 6.00 Inside the Animal Mind Chris Packham explores the secrets of animals’ abilities. (T)(R)

6.00 CITV 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal More highlights from the series. (T)(R) 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (T)(R) 11.25 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.35 FILM Carry On Up the Jungle (1970) (PG) Comedy, starring Sid James. (T) 1.25 All Star Family Fortunes (T)(R) 2.10 The X Factor The contestants perform 1980s hits. (T)(R) 4.30 Downton Abbey Sarah continues her one-woman war against the Crawleys. (T)(R) 5.30 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars With Simon Gregson, John Thomson and Ricky Tomlinson. (T)(R) 6.30 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 6.45 ITV News (T)

6.10 NFL: The American Football Show (T)(R) 7.00 Yorkshire Marathon (T) 7.55 Celeb Gogglebox and More: The Best Bits of SU2C Highlights from the fundraising event. (T) 9.30 Sunday Brunch With Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, Diana Vickers and David Baddiel. (T) 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (T)(R) 1.30 Deal or No Deal (T) 2.30 Fifteen to One General knowledge quiz. (T) 3.30 The Big Bang Theory (T)(R) 4.50 FILM Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) (PG) Fantasy adventure, starring Brendan Fraser. (T) 6.35 Channel 4 News (T)

6.00 Milkshake! 9.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crime-fighting capers. (T) 10.00 Great Birmingham Run Live coverage of the halfmarathon. (T) 12.20 Criminals: Caught on Camera The use of CCTV to fight crime. (T)(R) 12.50 FILM Spider-Man 3 (2007) (12) Superhero sequel, starring Tobey Maguire. (T) 3.25 FILM Bewitched (2005) (PG) Romantic fantasy comedy, with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. (T) 5.20 FILM Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) (U) Premiere. Comedy sequel, starring Jason Lee. (T)

7.20 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results Another couple perform their last dance, and Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett sing. (T)

7.00 Human Universe Professor Brian Cox heads to India to explore the origins of rational thought. (T)(R)

7.00

7.05 Posh Pawn James Constantinou meets a friend in Spain about a loan on a luxury yacht. Last in the series. (T)(R)

8.00 Antiques Roadshow Fiona Bruce and the team visit Chenies Manor near Amersham in Buckinghamshire. (T)

8.00 Wonders of the Monsoon The winds turn dry and bring drought, and as predators attack those animals that gather at precious waterholes, a bearded pig hunts for seafood.

8.00 The X Factor Results The tension in the studio is palpable as the contestants learn their fate. (T)

8.00 Hitler’s Hidden Drug Habit: Secret History Documentary shedding new light on the Fuehrer’s extraordinary medicinal regime during the Second World War. (T)

7.00 5 News Weekend (T) 7.05 FILM Jackie Chan’s The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) (12) An American teenager is sent back in time to ancient China where he takes on a quest with the aid of two legendary warriors. Martial arts adventure, starring Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Edited for language and violence. (T)

9.00 Our Girl Molly faces difficult decisions as she returns home from Afghanistan, struggling to pick up the pieces after the devastating attack on the Captain and Smurf. (T)

9.00 Sacred Rivers with Simon Reeve The adventurer travels along the Yangtze in China, seeing ancient rock carvings and the biggest power station on the planet. (T)

9.00 Downton Abbey Simon Bricker returns to discuss the painting with Cora, but his flirting may have crossed the line this time. (T)

9.00 Homeland Carrie heads back to the US for an official inquiry, where she continues to struggle with her ambivalence toward motherhood. (T)

10.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather (T) 10.30 Match of the Day 2 Mark Chapman presents action from the latest Premier League matches. (T)

10.00 FILM Cast Away (2000) (12) A courier service manager is forced to fend for himself when a plane crash leaves him stranded alone for years on a desert island. Adventure drama, with Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt. (T)

10.05 ITV News; Weather (T) 10.25 Perspectives: Paul O’Grady: Gypsy Rose Lee – the Queen of Burlesque Paul O’Grady explores the life of burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee.(R)

10.05 FILM The Adjustment Bureau (2011) (12) A politician discovers shadowy figures are manipulating his life and tries to resist the fate they have planned for him. Sci-fi thriller, starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt. (T)

12.15 FILM Good Hair (2009) (12) Documentary examining the hairstyling industry. (T) 1.45 Sign Zone: Countryfile (T)(R) 2.45 Holby City (T) (R) 3.45 This Is BBC Two (T)

12.20 The Store 2.35 Motorsport UK (T) 3.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (T)(R) 4.15 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (T)(R)

DAYTIME DAYTIME

Antiques Roadshow, 8pm

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11.30 The Apprentice Alan Sugar begins another search for a business partner, offering a fresh group of candidates the chance to win an investment. (T)(R) Weather for the Week Ahead (T) 1.35 BBC News (T)

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 6.00 Ariana Grande: The Hot Desk 6.10 Emmerdale 9.00 Coronation Street 11.30 The X Factor 1.50 Nicole Scherzinger: The Hot Desk 2.05 You’ve Been Framed! 2.35 FILM: A Little Princess (1995) (U) 4.35 FILM: Miss Congeniality (2000) (12) Comedy, starring Sandra Bullock. 6.50 FILM: Back to the Future Part II (1989) (PG) Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox. 9.00 The Xtra Factor 10.00 Tricked 11.00 Bad Bridesmaid 12.00 FILM: Funny People (2009) (15) 2.35 Nicole Scherzinger: The Hot Desk 2.45 Teleshopping 5.45 ITV2 Nightscreen ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 6.00 A Touch of Frost 7.50 FILM: Carry On Cruising (1962) (U) 9.40 Heartbeat 11.45 Inspector Morse 1.55 Rosemary & Thyme 3.00 FILM: Carry On Loving (1970) (PG) 4.55 FILM: Columbo: Etude in Black (1972) (PG) 7.00 Lewis. A body is found on an Oxford tour bus. 9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night. TV bloopers, with Griff Rhys Jones. 10.00 FILM: The Human Stain (2003) (18) Drama, starring Anthony

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Hopkins and Nicole Kidman. 12.05 Above Suspicion: The Red Dahlia 1.10 William and Mary 2.55 World Kitchen 3.20 ITV3 Nightscreen 3.40 Emmerdale BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7 7.00 Great Movie Mistakes 8.00 Doctor Who 8.45 Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide 9.00 Come Fly with Me 10.00 Family Guy 10.45 Bad Education 11.15 The Revolution Will Be Televised 11.45 American Dad! 12.30 FILM: Butterfly on a Wheel (2007) (15) 2.00 Bad Education 2.30 The Revolution Will Be Televised 3.00 Impractical Jokers 3.30 Bad Education 4.00 Close BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 7.00 The Story of Top of the Pops 1979 8.00 BBC Music John Peel Lecture 2014 with Iggy Pop 9.00 Storyville: Russia’s Toughest Prison – The Condemned 10.20 Horror Europa with Mark Gatiss 11.50 Mr Blue Sky: The Story of Jeff Lynne and ELO 12.50 Jeff Lynne’s ELO at Hyde Park 2.15 Storyville: Russia’s Toughest Prison – The Condemned 3.35 Close

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Sunday Night at the Palladium Rob Brydon introduces music by Neil Diamond, Paloma Faith and Texas, and comedy from Milton Jones and Daniel Sloss. (T)

11.25 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Donny Osmond The singer talks about his life and career. (T)(R)

E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28

6.00 Make It or Break It 6.45 Happy Endings 9.00 Rules of Engagement 9.30 How I Met Your Mother 10.00 Hollyoaks 12.35 Made in Chelsea 1.40 FILM: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (U) 3.30 Melissa & Joey 4.30 Suburgatory 5.00 New Girl 5.30 The Big Bang Theory 8.00 FILM: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) (12) Sci-fi remake, starring Keanu Reeves. 10.05 The Inbetweeners 11.05 Rude Tube: Total Stunts 12.10 Glue 1.15 The Mindy Project 1.40 Rules of Engagement 2.35 Rude Tube: Total Stunts 3.30 Hollyoaks MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 A Place in the Sun 9.35 Location, Location, Location 11.35 Homes by the Sea 12.40 Help! My House Is Falling Down 1.40 Building the Dream 2.40 Four in a Bed 5.25 Come Dine with Me 8.00 Car SOS 9.00 Nazi Megastructures 10.05 24 Hours in A&E 11.05 Father Ted 12.15 Car SOS 1.15 Nazi Megastructures 2.20 24 Hours in A&E 3.25 River Cottage Bites 3.35 Close

12.15 How to Be a Billionaire (R) 1.10 American Football Live. Denver Broncos v San Francisco 49ers (kickoff 1.30am). (T) 4.45 The Grid (T)(R) 5.10 SuperScrimpers (R) 5.25 Deal or No Deal (T)(R)

FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15

11.00 The Fighting Seabees (1944) (U) 1.00 Stardust (2007) (PG) 3.30 Home Alone 3 (1997) (PG) 5.40 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) (12) Fantasy drama, starring Brad Pitt. 9.00 Kick-Ass (2010) (15) Action comedy, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson. 11.15 Sanctum (2011) (15) Undersea thriller, starring Richard Roxburgh. 1.25 The Conformist (1970) (18) 3.30 Close DAVE SKY: 111 FV: 12 7.10 Rocket City Rednecks 8.00 Top Gear 9.00 Trawlermen 10.00 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 11.00 Storage Hunters 12.00 Top Gear 2.00 Storage Hunters 6.00 Red Bull X Fighters 2014 7.00 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 8.00 Gavin & Stacey 10.00 Would I Lie to You? 10.40 Crackanory 11.20 Gavin & Stacey 1.20 Him & Her 2.00 Storage Hunters 3.30 Rocket City Rednecks 4.00 Close SKY1 SKY: 106 6.00 Hour of Power 7.00 Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? 8.00 Glee 9.00 Gone Girl Special 9.30 The Maze

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9.00 FILM Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) (PG) An outlawed English nobleman recruits a group of bandits to fight for justice and protect the downtrodden. Action adventure, with Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman. (T)

12.05 FILM Highlander (1986) (15) (T) 2.05 SuperCasino 3.10 Benefits, Babies and Jail (T)(R) 4.00 House Doctor (T)(R) 4.25 Make It Big (T)(R) 4.50 Make It Big (T)(R) 5.15 Angels of Jarm (T)(R) 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (T)(R) Runner Movie Special 10.00 WWE Superstars 11.00 WWE: Experience 12.00 Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew 1.00 The Middle 2.00 Inside RAF Brize Norton 4.00 The Simpsons 6.00 Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew 7.00 The Simpsons 8.00 An Idiot Abroad 2 9.00 Hawaii Five-0 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 11.00 The Judge Movie Special 11.30 Road Wars 12.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 1.00 Road Wars 3.00 The Kumars 4.00 Nothing to Declare SKY ATLANTIC SKY: 108 6.00 Cleverdicks 7.00 Seinfeld 8.00 The Mortified Sessions 9.00 Friday Night Lights 10.00 Smash 12.00 Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets 1.00 Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations 3.00 Blue Bloods 5.00 Without a Trace 8.00 Richard E Grant’s Hotel Secrets 9.00 Game of Thrones 10.15 FILM: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) (18) Fact-based gangster drama, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. 12.00 The Petrol Age 12.25 Gomorrah 1.25 Curb Your Enthusiasm 2.55 The Sopranos 4.05 The Devil’s Dinner Party 5.00 Fish Town

BRENTWOOD EDITION

Stars & Suduko ARIES ARIES

LEO LEO

(March 21 – April 20) With social and love life on the wing, this can be a really happy week. You tend to get your own way, which is helped by a positive approach. Do try to have extra faith in your talents and abilities. Settling longstanding disputes shows that the past can be laid to rest. If you are looking for relaxation and joy, look to younger members of the family. Such a period brings appreciation of what you have rather than what you do not.

SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS

(July 23 – August 23) Family and matters close to your heart play a big part in activities this week. Home life is buzzing and good news brings a smile to your face. Changes in this area have a natural flow about them and seem to suit everyone. You may be considering a big decision. Take your time. Hard decisions made in the past now show that they were worthwhile. Those around you have become used to you being in charge. Certainly it takes the strain from them!

TAURUS TAURUS

(November 23 – December 21) Working with others goes swimmingly as long as you don’t let anyone get into trouble at the deep end. Of course you need to trust others but, when it comes to work and finances, they could make mistakes. Small steps lead to big results rather than leaping ahead blindly. Surprises in store are good but unexpected in their manner. They say that travel broadens the mind and in your case now this is certainly true!

VIRGO VIRGO

(April 21 – May 21) This can be a highly productive week as you feel a surge of mental and physical energy. Being in demand socially suits your personality and spurs you on. At work, use the full extent of your talents. Life-changing decisions are not for you right now. Hold fire until you are super-sure. The New Moon mid week throws a light on a particular relationship. Is it time for a change?

CAPRICORN CAPRICORN

(August 24 – September 23) Communications are buzzing and highminded this week. You may consider investing in the future, either in financial terms or through further training. Cash is king and through this week offers are hard to refuse. Feeling powerful, you may prefer to dismiss those who want to be involved. However, they could be valuable at a later date. Keep a balance in your finances. Failing to do so is not something that you want to think about.

GEMINI GEMINI

(December 22 – January 20) There is romance enough in the air. Through getting together with others your position and happiness are made stronger. With a thrust of high physical and mental energy this week, get through to others ideas that are exciting. Listen and learn from others and you could be surprised at the outcome. Midweek bring a solar eclipse and the support of Venus. Passions abound and someone who you thought was not interested shows their colours. Lucky you!

LIBRA LIBRA

(May 22 – June 21) Throwing yourself into your work shows fast dividends. However, you must be prepared to work with others. Some days you may face criticism but if it is helpful, try not to take it personally. When others want favours, be sure that any action is in your own best interest. A recent argument may have left a bad taste in your mouth, but don’t let it stop you from trying something new. In any case, the New Moon midweek will stir things up!

AQUARIUS AQUARIUS

(September 24 – October 23) A particularly sharp mind this week leads you in different directions. Be flexible, of course, but refine your thoughts when it comes to important matters. When it comes to cash, the chance to leap ahead is there. Perhaps trusting your instincts kicks in at the right time? A recent disappointment no longer seems important. Your peacemaking talents come to the fore this week. Show others how to get along and the consequences if they do not!

CANCER CANCER

(January 21 – February 19) Call on your instincts this week when faced with a decision. When you know what is right, it is just a matter of application. When you show that you believe in what you are doing, others will come to you. A big change in direction may be delayed until next week so that you have time to consider. Take care of finances, which can be unpredictable, even by Cassandra!

SCORPIO SCORPIO

(June 22 – July 22) A talent that you treasured in the past should now be revived. Through this interest you may come across old friends and workmates. This is a strong creative period. Changes could mean that you are more in demand than before. Make the most of your chances. Offering forgiveness to someone who has upset you in the past brings a warm glow to you both. The solar eclipse midweek pushes finances to the fore. Joint money may need rethinking.

PISCES PISCES

(October 24 – November 22) Make the most of a week in which both love and work life are on a high. Romance is never far away and you are not only charmed by a loved one. Beginning to appreciate nature brings its own joys. There is luck around you and some may decide to increase their family. Lots of hugs should be the order of the day. You deserve them! The New Moon midweek demands action, probably on work or finances, maybe both.

(February 20 – March 20) A slow start to the week gives the ideal chance to ponder the future. Trying new things and even taking up travel offers sharpens your mind. A bright new idea is there to be discovered. Ask questions and do your homework. Decisions made nearer the end of the week prove more successful and generate more interest. Asserting your right to be heard and considered may be well overdue.

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Haul (3) French sculptor (5) Happens (6) Droll (7) Lying face down (9) Goes faster (11) Absolutely sure (4,7) Assemble (9) Scaled (7) Feverish (6) Teams (5) Zodiac sign (3)

Cryptic Clues: Across 1. Ruined sable is not wanted as a possession (11) 9. A person who discredits an old woman? (3) 10. A ruinous craft (9) 11. One of two coming from below (5) 13. Short cut from the beach? (7) 14. How a customs officer should concentrate when working? (2,4) 16. Routed as a diversion (6) 18. Put in again (2-5) 19. Won a hand and won the game (5) 20. In favour of a move that will earn more money? (9) 21. A bit of supper for each (3) 22. Not even sufficient, strange as it seems! (5,6)

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Starting from 1, fill in the grid clockwise with four-letter words. The last letter of each word becomes the first letter of the next to reveal the seven-letter key word in the shaded boxes.

You have 10 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the wheel. Each must use the hub letter and at least 3 others. Letters may be used only once. You cannot use plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. There is at least one 9-letter word to be found.

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Fill in the white squares with numbers 1 to 9. Each horizontal block must add up to the number in the shaded square to its left, and each vertical block to the number above. Numbers may be used once in each block.

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How you rate: 8, average; 12, good; 16, very good; 20 or more, excellent.

Cryptic: Across: 4 Advance; 8 Reeled; 9 Install; 10 Greedy; 11 Income; 12 Dividers; 18 East wind; 20 Quorum; 21 Onager; 22 Ripping; 23 Severs; 24 Redress. Down: 1 Tragedy; 2 Reserve; 3 Tended; 5 Dentists; 6 Antics; 7 Column; 13 Elements; 14 Singlet; 15 Address; 16 Pumice; 17 Proper; 19 Tender. Quick: Across: 4 Achieve; 8 Flashy; 9 Despise; 10 Extent; 11 Nation; 12 Cerberus; 18 Dissuade; 20 Forego; 21 Divine; 22 Partner; 23 Street; 24 Memento. Down: 1 Offence; 2 Factory; 3 Chance; 5 Cleanses; 6 Impute; 7 Vision; 13 Redolent; 14 Mariner; 15 Reverts; 16 Donate; 17 Gentle; 19 Shifty. Codeword: 1=W, 2=Y, 3=R, 4=U, 5=I, 6=C, 7=O, 8=T, 9=X, 10=G, 11=A, 12=P, 13=F, 14=N, 15=M, 16=V, 17=K, 18=S, 19=J, 20=Z, 21=L, 22=Q, 23=D, 24=H, 25=E, 26=B Circlegram: The letter represented by the question mark is S. Fuchsia, saffron, sapphire, all colours.

Spiral: 1 Mess; 2 Step; 3 Poem; 4 Melt; 5 Tack; 6 Kind; 7 Doll; 8 Lull; 9 Loaf; 10 Frau; 11 Used; 12 Diva; 13 Amid; 14 Dual; 15 Limo; 16 Oath. Keyword: Lithium Wordwheel: allay, ally, anti, anvil, avail, avian, inlay, lain, laity, lava, liana, litany, nail, natal, naval, navy, tail, tall, tally, vail, vain, vainly, valiant, valiantly, vanilla, vanity, vial, villa, vital, vitally. Kakuro: 3 9 6 3 4 6 2 1 8 6 5 1 2 9 7 2 4 3 3 2 1 5 8 7 6 7 2 4 5 3 8 6 1 4

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MOTORING NEW TECHNOLOGY

Look no hands: Audi concept car A DRIVERLESS Audi RS 7 Sportback will tackle Germany’s Hockenheim circuit at race speed next week to underscore the potential of piloted driving technology. With the latest Audi developments on board, the concept car will drive autonomously with millimetre precision as an exciting sideshow for the German Touring Car Championship (DTM) finale on October 19. As its sophisticated sensors guide it around the challenging circuit, the RS 7 Sportback piloted driving concept car will be approximately as fast as with a racing driver at the wheel, potentially reaching speeds of up to 149mph.

Cactus if you TEST DRIVE CITROËN C4 CACTUS

ITROËN has a rich history of building cars that are slightly different to the norm and just taking a glance at the current DS line-up of models (soon to become a brand in its own right) shows they are back on that path of offering something different, even quirky, from the sombre offerings of yesteryear. Enter the C4 Cactus, which continues Citroën’s refreshing design theme and introduces a number of simple but effective new features all aimed at a back-to-basics approach to motoring without sacrificing modern creature comforts – and all at an affordable price. The C4 Cactus costs from £12,990. Pivotal to all this was saving weight, with the Cactus 200kg lighter than its sister C4 at a mere 965kg. The less a car weighs the more efficient it becomes, allowing smaller engines to be fitted and benefitting CO2 emissions and fuel economy. This sees the Cactus achieve up to 82g/km CO2 and an exceptional 91mpg. One three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol 1 Ford Fiesta 23,266 engine is available in power outputs 2 Ford Focus 13,508 of 75, 82 and 110hp, plus one diesel 3 Volkswagen Golf 13,011 of 1.6-litre capacity with either 92 4 Vauxhall Corsa 12,506 or 100hp of power. All the diesels come within the sub-100 g/km CO2 5 Volkswagen Polo 10,312 category, and the gearbox choice 6 Fiat 500 9,122 is either a five-speed manual or 7 Vauxhall Astra 8,861 six-speed ETG automated manual 8 Audi A3 7,317 gearbox. There are three trim levels: Touch, 9 Peugeot 208 6,968 Feel and Flair. Even the base model, 10 Nissan Qashqai 6,847 Touch, gets a seven-inch touch screen, a DAB digital radio, USB sockets including one discreetly hidden in the glovebox, cruise control and 1 Ford Fiesta 106,930 six airbags. You have to step up to 2 Ford Focus 67,015 the mid-spec Feel trim for air-con, 3 Vauxhall Corsa 62,693 Bluetooth, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, plus a smarter exterior with 4 Volkswagen Golf 58,664 gloss black accents and body5 Vauxhall Astra 47,482 coloured door handles. 6 Nissan Qashqai 38,920 Stand out feature is the 7 Volkswagen Polo 36,772 Airbump thermoplastic airfilled side strips, for protection 8 Audi A3 35,596 from car park dings. These 9 Fiat 500 35,032 are available in four colours 10 BMW 3 Series 29,655 which, along with a choice of 10 body colours and four interior Data supplied by SMMT colours, allows real personalisation

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UNIQUE Airbump® thermoplasitic panels on the sides of the car protect it from car park dents and dings.

CHRIS MANNING of the Cactus for customers. Inside, the dashboard is uncluttered and has a centrally-mounted touch screen controlling most of the functions with shortcut buttons along each edge for heating, music, sat nav and more.

A simple digital speedometer sits in front of the driver. Seats are thankfully soft, so you sit in them rather than on them, and if you choose the automatic gearbox model they have a bench seat style look to them. The large panoramic sunroof has a UV4 category coating on it, doing away with the need for an additional sunblind, and other interior items to note is that the rear windows are only vent opening. However, the electric front window switches lack a one-touch function so you have to keep your finger on the button all the time when opening or closing the windows. The glovebox, which has a distinctive luggage bag look to its top, is one of the largest I have seen for some time. That is because the passenger airbag has been mounted in

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‘Weight-saving measures see the Cactus 200kg lighter than its C4 sister, which benefits both Co2 emissions and fuel economy’

The back-to-basics approach from Citroën does not sacrifice modern creature comforts in new affordable C4 Cactus

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ROOF RAILS Aerodynamic roof rails are another distinctive design feature.

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INTERIOR Uncluttered dashboard with seven-inch touch screen and bench front seat on automatic models.

CITROËN C4 Cactus (£12,990-£18,190) i Car Facts

Model: Citroën C4 Cactus Engines: 1.2-litre petrol, 1.6-litre diesel Transmission: Five-speed manual and six-speed auto Performance: Max speed 114mph, 0-60 10.7 seconds (1.6-litre diesel) Economy: 83.1 combined mpg CO2 emissions: 89g/km Price range: £12,990-£18,190

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the roof, which is a new innovation. Out on the road I test-drove three different types. First came the top of the range Flair with a 100hp diesel engine, five-speed manual gearbox and a price tag of £17,990. Ride was a tad on the soft side. That is fine for motorway and A-road motoring, but on undulating B-roads it lacked composure at times. Also, the steering wheel only adjusts for rake and not reach and the handbrake was difficult to grab with centre armrest down. The CO2 for this model was 89g/ km and combined mpg of 83.1. Next was the mid-range Flair with 82hp 1.2-litre petrol engine, and an on the road price of £14,590. The three-cylinder

engine is a good performer, but I think I prefer the higher output 110hp version as the less-powered example did lack a bit of puff on the open road. However, if your journeys were mainly around town, it would suffice. Last was the auto version with its six-speed ETG automated manual gearbox and 92hp 1.6-litre diesel engine, which in Flair trim is £18,190. The bonus of this model is getting the old-fashioned but very welcome bench front seats. The only downside to this semiautomatic gearbox is the delay each time it changes gear. Being an automated manual it needs to disengage at each gear change, which means power is taken away

from the engine to accomplish this and for the first few occasions feels as the engine is stalling before you get used to it. Overall, I like the Cactus. Like other Citroëns, its designs stands it out from the crowd and its backto-basics concept means that it is cheap to buy and run.

n The Citroën C4 Cactus has just been awarded the title of Small SUV of the Year 2015 In Ireland, by the Association of Professional Motoring Press (APMP). The awards are judged by motoring journalists from over 45 Irish publications.

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MOTORING ROAD SAFETY

Survey reveals one in six women drink-drive NEW research has revealed that millions of women across the UK regularly drink drive. The results of the study found that one in six female motorists admit they might have driven while over the legal limit in the past year. The report also highlights that a growing proportion of all drink-driving convictions are received by women. This has increased from nine per cent in 1998 to 17 per cent in 2012. The study was commissioned by Direct Line car insurance and Rees Jeffreys Road Fund. It reveals a lack of awareness among women drivers about the amount of

alcohol that can legally be consumed before driving. More than half said they did not know the legal limit (80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood). Other respondents felt that they were personally able to drink more alcohol than the ‘‘average woman’’ could before they themselves were over the legal limit. Recommendations from the research are: l Lower the drink-drive limit from 80 to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood l Provide more analysis of drink drive statistics by gender l Emphasise that drink driving is not just a male problem in road safety messages.

TEST DRIVE HONDA CIVIC TOURER

LoadSTAR Y OU have to go back 16 years since Honda made an estate version of its popular Civic and this newcomer is a far more stylish looker than its boxy predecessor, the 1998 Aerodeck. Sharing the same body shape and wheelbase as the hatchback, it is from the B-pillars that everything changes with the Tourer. Its body and window line is far more striking than some of its rivals. The Tourer adds 235mm (9in) to overall length of 4.535m (14ft 9in) and this increased rear overhang does wonders for the boot space with a classleading 624 litres of space plus under floor storage area of 117 litres. To add to its essential estate

credentials, it has a wide rear opening with one of the lowest load height lips, making it a very practical and loadlugging carrier. Because of its carrying potential, Honda have developed an Adaptive Damper System (ADS) for the rear suspension only. The set-up automatically adjusts the rear suspension dampers to load and driving

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FOOTBALL IN FOCUS

Southend United Academy Trials for under-15 players

SOUTHEND United FC Academy are holding trials for players aged from six to 15 at Castle Green Leisure Centre in Dagenham on consecutive Mondays in November starting from the 10th. If you want to play for the Academy, this is your opportunity to go along and demonstrate your football skills. Anyone interested needs to register beforehand on the Southend Utd website southendunited.co.uk.

CHELMSFORD City have drawn Conference leaders Barnet at home in the FA Cup fourth round qualifiers. The tie is due to be played next weekend, with a place in the first round proper up for grabs. City earned their place against Barnet after defeating Whitehawk 4-1 at the Melbourne Stadium in an exciting replay last weekend.

WEST HAM defensive midfielder Alex Song believes his side have the potential to qualify for Europe next season. The Hammers, who defeated QPR 2-0 before the international break, are currently seventh in the Premier League standings with 10 points from seven games, just one adrift of fourthplaced Manchester United. Song, who is on a season-long loan from Barcelona, urged his teamates to finish the season “as high as possible” and believes a Europa League place is not out of the Hammers’ reach.

ALI CARTER, The Chelmsford-based snooker player has returned to competitive action with a 4-1 victory against Marco Fu in the general cup in Hong Kong. The 35-year-old, a former world number tworanked player, has not played since being diagnosed with lung cancer in May.

Sports pages compiled by Neil Sullivan sportsdesk@madeinessex.net

RUGBY UNION

THE DOMINATORS

HE home team were clearly fired up, putting Thurrock on the back foot early on to force a number of mistakes. Henry Bird kicked Brentwoods’ first points on 10 minutes after Thurrock was caught offside at a ruck. Brentwood’s resolute defence prevented Thurrock from crossing the line during a series of relentless attacks, but after 25 minutes injuries to both Simpson and Whaley saw Brentwood having to reshuffle their team with the introduction of Beith and King. Thurrock took full advantage of the reshuffle when Wooster scored close to the posts to put Thurrock in the lead. His try was converted by Mumba to give Thurrock a 7-3 lead. Brentwood countered with some outstanding play. The forwards and backs driving Thurrock back towards their line, allowing Stanier to burst through to regain the lead for Brentwood. Bird again proved accurate with the kick to regain the lead for the home team. From the restart Brentwood scrum half Harris burst through to set up camp for Brentwood on the Thurrock line. A good lineout throw found Hobbs and

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quick handling saw Jed Roman crossing for an excellent forwards try. Bird added the 2 points to see Brentwood leading 17-7 at half time. Thurrock’s second half response was immediate, with Brentwood’s defence giving away a series of penalties. Last gasp tackles from Greenfield and Cowen kept Thurrock at bay and referee David Meyers finally yellow carded Hooker Crisp for repeated offences. Thurrock were awarded a penalty try which put them back in it at 17-14, but Brentwood used the slope well and their domination told eventually. A quick ball from Harris created the space for Gillett to give Brentwood a 2214 lead. Despite Thurrock scoring a let try in the dying minutes, Brentwood held on for victory sending the large crowd home happy.

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HE Essex Redbacks baseball team got off to their best ever start when they took part in their fifth MEET Tournament, hosted by HSCN Neunen in The Netherlands. Trailing 6-5 and heading into the final innings against the Italians The Old Rags, second baseman Stuart Harper-Horn launched a two-run home run to give them the win in front of a big crowd. Saturday’s matches were more of a struggle, coming up against strong teams from Netherlands and Belgium, including one of the top professional Dutch league teams. On Sunday they took on the hosts Neunen for final placing. Despite losing, the tournament was a great opportunity to show off the team’s skill

RENTWOOD-based basketball team The Essex Leopards had a mixed bag of results on the road last weekend. A Will Ashby long jump shot with just 2.4 seconds on the clock sealed a thrilling 73-72 victory at Reading Rockets, on Saturday. Ashby missed his first five shots of the game but after both teams turned the ball over in the final 22 seconds, Albert Margai drove to the basket before kicking the ball out for the Leopards’ shooting guard to score. In a thrilling game that saw 17 lead changes and eight ties, Leopards still had to play tough defence in the final 2.4 seconds, preventing the home team from getting off a shot. Leopards couldn’t repeat the trick the following day, though, as a disappointing display saw them go down 78-65 at Kent Crusaders.

Ashley and Brown gave Leopards an early 4-0 lead but that was as good as it got for the Big Cats as a six-minute drought saw Kent hit 10 unanswered points to help them into a 43-28 lead. Leopards did manage to trim to the deficit to 58-49 at the final break and Winegarner made it a six point game with eight minutes to go, but that was as close as the visitors came as they suffered their first loss of the season n The Big Cats host Westminster Warriors at Harlow on Saturday before returning to the Brentwood Centre on October 26 to face London Lituanica at 4pm in the National Cup.

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Multi-wins for juniors BRENTWOOD netball club had a successful weekend despite heavy rain. The Under-15 Jaguars returned to KO Cup netball in the Chelmsford Junior League Under-16 cup, with a 25-12 win over Chelmsford-based Brookshaw who were from an older age group. Over at Stanford-Le-Hope, the younger girls had a mixed morning, with Blacks struggling to find the form of recent weeks but eventually claimed all three points against Star Green in Division 4. In Division 5 Tigers Orange continued unbeaten with a 32-2 win over Bears NC of Grays, and the Under-12 Panthers returned to winning ways in the same division. The performance of the week came from the Under-13 Pumas in Division 2 who played a mixed Under-14/15 New Cambell team from Dagenham. A 32-12 victory owed much to the tight defence of Rianna Brown and Kendall Jordan, and the constant mid court pressure by Cannell, Stack and Jervier, which forced many Cambell errors and turnovers. Brentwood capitalised with the attack pairing of Anna Reeves and Mia Rose Davis scoring well as Pumas remain top of Division 2, unbeaten after three matches against older teams.

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he data shows that over the last four months prices have slowed, with an average rise of 9% year-on-year, compared with June 2013, when average prices were up by nearly 12% year on year. Upminster is showing the highest increase, with a leap of 10.5% yearon-year, followed by Brentwood and Hornchurch up by 10% and Chelmsford and Romford up by 8%. Martin Gibbon, director of Balgores Property Group says: “In the first half of the year, we saw a big hike in prices month

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on month across the county, but since June 2014, prices have started to stabilise. This is in line with national house prices. “The Bank of England’s new limits on mortgage lending,

the essex property market is showing signs of cooling after months of price hikes, according to new research from Balgores Property Group. which were introduced earlier this year to keep rising house prices in check and prevent borrowers from taking on too much debt, is certainly impacting the market. In fact, according to new figures from the British Banking Association, new mortgage approvals fell to a 12-month low in August 2014. Just 41,588 new mortgages were approved during the month, down from 42,715 in July, and 14.1% lower than Percentage January’s 76-month high of 48,396. Difference “Despite the restrictions to mortgage lending, 7.5% demand in all our Essex branches remains very strong, particularly for homes up to £500,000. 10% This is mainly because many parts of Essex are desirable commuter areas, offering a great 8% selection of affordable housing. The London market has been overheating and this is driving 10% migration amongst professionals and families, who are looking for affordable accommodation 8% with good transport into London. “Essex offers excellent tube and rail links and 10.5% demand from workers moving out of London, is creating buoyancy in the Essex housing market. We are seeing huge demand in Chelmsford and Upminster, due to excellent commuter links and exceptional schools.”

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ooner or later, mortgage rates are going to rise. Despite the base rate having remained at its record low for over five years, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates in either late 2014 or early 2015. According to findings from the Building Societies Association 7% of those with a mortgage said they could be in serious trouble if rates and repayments increase as expected over the next three years, while 20% said they’d be in slight trouble. Paul Broadhead, head of mortgage policy at the BSA, said: “These results indicate the sensitivity of people’s monthly spending to changes in general household expenditure, indicating that as mortgage rates rise this could have a significant impact on economic recovery.” The study also revealed that almost two in five borrowers (39%) would cut back on nonessential spending if rates

were to rise while a fifth (20%) would be forced to cut back on essentials such as clothing and food. 9% would use savings to cover their increased repayments while 6% would be forced to move to a cheaper property.

“Making plans now can help you to prepare for higher mortgage payments when they inevitably arrive.” If you’re one of the people who is likely to have to cut back on spending when mortgage rates rise it could be wise to plan now. Having some ideas of how you can manage your household spending to cope with rate rises could make all the difference. You can prepare for a mortgage rate rise by: • Shopping around for a better deal – if you are on your lender’s standard variable rate or your fixed or tracker deal is coming to an end,

shop around to see if there are any good remortgage deals available. You may well be eligible for cheaper deals which could reduce your payments • Budgeting – make a household budget and analyse your spending. See where cutbacks can be made • Get a better deal on your other finances – transferring a credit card balance, switching your energy supplier or shopping around for cheaper insurance can help you to save money. This will free up more cash to help you to meet your increased mortgage payments • Pay a lump sum off your mortgage – if you have savings available it could pay to reduce your mortgage balance. This can lower your repayments and help you to pay your home loan back more quickly Keith Osborne, editor of Whathouse.co.uk, says: “Making plans now can help you to prepare for higher mortgage payments when they inevitably arrive.”

WITH PHASE 2 OF THE Romford scheme proving as popular as the initial release earlier this year, Taylor Wimpey East London has now unveiled the final batch of apartments at its popular Reflections development in Romford. The Image Court building is close to the town centre, a major plus for local or commuting owner-occupiers and for investors looking to add to their portfolio with appeal to young professionals. One-bedroom apartments on the new release are priced from £164,995, with two-bedroom apartments from £214,995 and three-bedroom apartments from £249,999. In order to reserve one of these in-demand properties, home-hunters will need to provide either a valid passport or a photo driving licence, and an original utility bill or bank statement from within the last three months in addition to a reservation fee of £2,500 per plot. Each of the apartments in this final release will feature a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living room which opens out to a private balcony or terrace. Each property has wellproportioned bedrooms, a bathroom and a handy storage cupboard, the latter a factor sometimes overlooked in other new homes. Some of the plots available also benefit from parking as well. Reflections is located just minutes from the heart of Romford. Not only is the station within easy reach, with a journey time into central London of as little as 15 minutes, so are The Mall and The Liberty shopping centres, The Brewery retail and leisure centre with its multiplex cinema, health and fitness club, bowling alley, restaurants and bars. Michael O’Leary, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey East London, says: “Image Court has received an extraordinary response with each release of homes selling out very quickly. Considering the incredible response we’ve received at this development I would urge home-hunters to act without delay as there are only a limited number of apartments left and reservations will be taken on a strictly first-come, first-served basis.” Prospective purchasers can find out more about the last apartments for sales at Image Court on the Reflections development at the sales and marketing suite, located off Oldchurch Road. The development is open from Thursday to Monday between 10.00am and 5.30pm. Alternatively, phone 01708 200356.

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Buy-to-let landlords could need a 40% deposit under proposed Bank of England regulations

ew powers requested by The Bank of England to control how much buy-to-let investors are able to borrow could mean that landlords in the South East and London will have to find a 40% deposit in order to secure mortgage finance, according to new research by Countrywide. If granted, these powers will allow the Financial Policy Committee to ask lenders to stress test how much new landlords can borrow and ensure that the income landlords receive is greater than the interest payments on their mortgages. Landlords are usually assessed on whether the rent generated from the investment property will cover 125% of the interest component of the mortgage. This gives both the lender a degree of security against interest rate rises and takes into account the money a landlord will reinvest back into the property for general maintenance and improvements. At present, the interest rate against which the borrower’s ability to meet repayments is at the discretion of the lender. Over the past two years, this rate has typically been around 5%, translating into 1.2% above the 3.8% rate at which the average landlord secures their loan. For the average landlord who has purchased during 2014, the rental income from the

property covered 205% of the mortgage interest, well inside the 125% limit. The implementation of the findings from the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) has seen the ability of new owner occupiers to meet higher repayments tested at interest rates of up to 7%. The implementation of stress testing alongside a potential rise in interest rates would see new landlords have to put in larger amounts of equity to obtain mortgage finance. Stress tested against an interest rate of 7%, in similar fashion to owner occupiers under MMR, a third of new investors would have to increase the amount of equity they put down, amounting to an additional £40,000 on average. Commenting on the Bank of England’s proposals, Nick Dunning, group commercial director of Countrywide plc, said: “Stress testing of new loans for investors has the potential to increase the entry barriers for would-be landlords. It will primarily affect areas in the South of the country and areas where yields are lower. “If the proposals are implemented, would-be landlords will have to put down increasingly larger deposits to meet more stringent lending criteria. The high value nature of parts of London and the South East mean many landlords will find themselves having to put down deposits upwards of 40%. While lenders need to ensure repayments are affordable to the borrower, they must ensure they strike a balance between affordability and viability.”

8% of UK tenants believe they will never be able to afford to buy a home, according to research by SpareRoom.co.uk. The figure represents a significant increase from the results of the same survey in 2011, when only 12% of tenants said they believed homeownership would be permanently out of reach. This figure rises significantly among those still renting into their 40s; with almost half of this age group saying they never expect to make it onto the property ladder, despite their annual income being 17% higher than the UK average. Across all age groups, 49% of renters say they won’t be able to buy for five to 10 years, while 23% say it will be at least a decade before they can get on the ladder. Renters in London and the East Midlands are the most optimistic age groups. In both regions just 17% believe homeownership is so out of reach that they’ll never be able to buy property. However, Londoners (25%) are also most likely to believe it will be at least 10 years before they can buy.

49% of renters spend 30% - 50% of their salary on rent while 23% spend over 50%, with 29% of tenants describing their rental costs as ‘unaffordable’. In London, where average rents have now hit £691 per month, 39% of the average London flatsharer’s monthly take-home pay goes on rent. Matt Hutchinson, director of SpareRoom.co.uk, comments: “For nearly one in five of Britain’s ever-growing population of renters, aspirations of home ownership are slipping away. “Price rises seem to be unstoppable, with a typical London home now clearing the £500,000 mark, and prices for firsttime buyers rising faster than prices for owner-occupiers. Coupled with rising rents eroding savings, it’s hardly surprising that such a significant proportion of renters have resigned themselves to never owning their homes. “The reality is that many young professionals will never own their homes. Attitudes to renting for life will have to change as, like it or not, we are heading towards a European approach towards property, where so called ‘lifestyle tenants’ are the norm. Given the British love-affair with property ownership, this is going to be a major cultural change.”

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£785,000

Herongate

BEAUTIFUL STOCK BRICK DETACHED HOME

Situated in the much desired village of Herongate on an established plot with large frontage and 255’ rear garden backing fields, is this four bedroom family home. Set behind electronic five bar gate, the property offers a distinct period feel and is within close proximity of Ingrave Johnson Primary School and St Martins High School. EPC: E

£495,000

DELIGHTFULLY DECEPTIVETHREE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE

Situated in one of Brentwood’s sought after locations, within close proximity of Ingrave Johnstone and St Martins Schools, this three bedroom property offers good sized accommodation and two separate garden areas. EPC: E

Brentwood

THREE BED HOUSE WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

Located on the popular west side of Brentwood is this well presented three bedroom end of terrace house. The property enjoys a beautifully maintained rear garden and off street parking to the front. EPC: E

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Ingatestone

£1395 PCM

WITHIN 1 MILE OF INGATESTONE STATION, UNFURNISHED

A 3 bedroom semi-detached house located in a pleasant cul-de-sac close to Ingatestone station. Fitted kitchen with appliances, large lounge, bathroom, loft room, workshop, parking for several vehicles, attractive garden, EPC: E

Brentwood

£1950 PCM

APARTMENT WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS, UNFURNISHED

Superb 2 bedroom apartment with a large terrace offering far reaching views. Ensuite to master bedroom, additional shower room, open plan living area with oak flooring, modern fitted kitchen, underground parking, EPC: C

£385,000

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Brentwood

£750 PCM

COURTYARD SETTING ON GOLF COURSE, UNFURNISHED

One bedroom cottage set in a courtyard setting on a golf course complex, open plan lounge, fitted kitchen with appliances, bathroom/ wc, courtyard garden. Allocated parking. Available 18th September. Unfurnished. EPC:E

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The Home Partnership are delighted to offer for sale this established three bedroom end of terrace family home which has been recently refurbished and is located in the sought after area of Pilgrims Hatch. The property is being offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

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Up, Out, Down …. or Sell?

As the costs of moving can be substantial, many people find that extending their existing property is an obvious alternative. You can go up, you can go out or you can go down.

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This established and extended, two double bedroom, A modern and extended two bedroom end of terrace semi detached bungalow. The property requires house located in the popular Thriftwood development. modernisation and improvement. Own adjacent DRIVEWAY and SINGLE GARAGE.

Brentwood

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£149,995

The Home Partnership are pleased to offer for sale this modern, top floor, studio apartment located WITHIN 0.1 MILE OF BRENTWOOD STATION. The property enjoys an ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE, PRIVATE 20FT TERRACE and a modern fitted kitchen.

O.I.E.O £300,000

For most house owners though, going up is an obvious first choice. A loft conversion or roof extension provides additional accommodation without touching the foundations or taking valuable space away from the garden. Bear in mind however, that for any such extension to have a positive effect on the saleability and/or value of your home there should be a good balance of sleeping accommodation with living space. A “top-heavy” house can be difficult to sell, as there is not necessarily enough living space to accommodate the waking hour needs of all the people who actually sleep there. In the UK we usually prefer to sleep above our living areas, although there is no reason why some of the additional space should not be regarded as a reception area. Going out can provide a solution to this. Extending in to the garden can provide accommodation over one, two or even more storeys. However, once again bear in mind that if you are creating a larger family house, families usually require a garden. If your house expands at the expense of your garden, you might have swapped one problem for another. Going down is the third option, although there is a huge difference between converting a cellar and excavating a new basement. One of the main benefits is that planning permission is generally not required for either of these alternatives, although you will still need to comply with Building Regulations and get special permission if your home is listed or in a conservation area. If you are considering your options, we’d be happy to help you decide the best course for you and your property. Why not contact us today 01277 218821 to book up a FREE appraisal of your home?

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Bailey Court

Galleywood

£269,995

Last remaining plot, brand new ground floor retirement apartment, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms, hurry!

Essex Riverside

Price From £260,000

£329,500

£245,000

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday 18 October between 11am – 12.30pm, Completely refurbished and Hurry - Only a few brand new apartments remaining Three bedroom end of terrace house situated on a walkway, entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, remodelled older style two bedroom terrace house, ground floor cloakroom ,lounge/diner, fully fitted in Tower A, City centre location next to Essex County bathroom/wc, garage to rear, front & rear gardens, sought after village location, FOR SALE WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY – NO ONWARD CHAIN Cricket ground

Great Baddow

Great Waltham

Guide price £250,000

£209,995

Marconi Evolution

£189,995

OPEN HOUSE this Saturday 18 October between 3.30 – 4.30pm, established three bedroom semi Older style two bedroom end of terrace house, A Brand new development of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, 3 and 4 bedroom houses located detached house in need of modernisation, entrance hall, lounge/diner, kitchen, utility room, two bath/ entrance porch, lounge, kitchen/diner, utility area, within a few minute’s walk of Chelmsford railway station, show home available to view 7 days a week by strict appointment, ideal investment properties call for estimated rental prices. shower rooms, NO ONWARD CHAIN ground floor bathroom, NO ONWARD CHAIN

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Why should more buyers consider buying a new-build home as opposed to older property? There are many considerations that a buyer should bear in mind when looking at a new-build home compared with an older property. A buyer wants to be assured that their new move is going to be as convenient as possible, so should be checking that their new home will be low maintenance, with a good specification and a high quality of build. It is always worth ensuring that the home has a 10-year property guarantee, to act as a ‘peace of mind’ purchase for all types of buyers – this rule applies to the whole range of buyers, from investors, to first-time buyers, to other owner occupiers.

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What is Swan New Homes’ USP? Swan New Homes offers an ‘all-in’ product. This means there are no hidden extra costs at move-in – the client will not be charged extra costs to install flooring, appliances and carpets. The idea is that the buyer is able to move straight in, or to let the property immediately. Additionally, Swan is an ethical builder and does not have shareholders, so all profits are reinvested in the group to fund affordable housing projects. You can find out more at www.swannewhomes.co.uk 020 3675 8554

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28% Of LANDLOrDS HAve had their property damaged by tenants in the last 12 months, according to research by the National Landlords Association (NLA). The findings, estimated to affect over 400,000 of the UK’s 1.5 million landlords, offer a reminder of the need for landlords to adequately protect their properties. The findings showed that landlords in the North East were most likely to face damage to their properties by tenants, with 46% having encountered the problem in the last year. Those in the South East were least likely to experience the problem, with 21% having encountered property damage. The figures also show that on average 8% of landlords in the UK have had to make an insurance claim of some kind in the last 12 months. With these figures in mind, the NLA is reminding all landlords to ensure they have the right protection in place to cover all eventualities and to insure their investment against the unexpected. Carolyn Uphill, chairman of the NLA, said: “Property damage is just one of the many different problems a landlord can experience when letting property. Many landlords are unaware that a simple home insurance policy will not provide sufficient cover for all eventualities, so we’re urging landlords to protect their investments and ensure they have the right insurance policy in place. “The NLA offers the most comprehensive range of support, advice and services to help landlords and property owners of all shapes and sizes to run profitable, sustainable and successful lettings businesses. Landlords who are unsure about what cover they need should get in touch about our bespoke property insurance offering, which includes some of the widest cover for landlords and buy to let owners in the market.”

Hook End

£469,950

INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED DETACHED BUNGALOW

An individually designed four bedroom detached, chalet style bungalow which faces open fields. The property has been finished in a contemporary design with three en-suite bathroom/shower rooms and a large open plan lounge.

Hook End

£499,995

SPACIOUS BUNGALOW WITH 80’ ROAD FRONTAGE

Having an attractive 80’ road frontage is this 3/4 bedroom chalet style bungalow offering spacious dimensions throughout and being finished to a high standard. With low maintenance rear garden and double width garage.

Doddinghurst

£595,000

FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS

Constructed in a beautiful yellow stock brick is this four double bedroomed executive style detached house, situated in an established tree-lined turning close to the centre of Doddinghurst and with a 70’ rear garden.

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£899,950

Four bedroom detached house on a secluded plot of approximately 2 acres. Requiring some modernisation and with plans already passed to extend the property into a five bed detached house.

Blackmore Guide Price £450,000-£475,000 VIEWS OVER FIELDS TO THE FRONT AND REAR

Constructed in the 1890’s and having been beautifully restored and sympathetically extended is this two bedroomed semi-detached cottage with views over fields to the front and rear.

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Kelvedon Hatch

£550,000

BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

Having a deep road frontage allowing parking for 4/5 vehicles is this 4 bedroom detached house with a west facing rear garden. Beautifully appointed throughout, including a large kitchen / breakfast room, spacious hallway and 3 receptions.

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Brentwood

£750,000

SOUGHT AFTER HOMESTEADS ESTATE Greenbanks is a delightful 1930’s built detached family home of much charm and character on the much respected Homesteads Estate. Available for the first time in 50 years, we believe this to be a fantastic opportunity for further scope and development. Current accommodation comprises, reception hall, two reception rooms, ground floor shower room, three bedrooms and family bathroom.

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£725,000

STUNNING ACCOMMODATION THROUGHOUT Having undergone substantial recent improvements and occupying a generous plot, with an established rear garden in excess of 180’, this property now offers an impressive 28’ kitchen/diner in addition to two reception rooms and a 23’ maximum reception hall. To the front a block paved driveway affords parking for numerous vehicles. EPC: F

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It sometimes pays to go a little off the beaten track in search of a better investment and a more luxurious quality of life, as Stephen Maunder discovers during a visit to the Greek island of Kea.

his is an island that time has forgotten. The people here live as if it is 100 years ago,” says local developer Ioannis Michalopoulos on the one-hour ferry to Kea from the port of Lavrio, near Athens. Kea, also known as Tzia, is the closest Cycladic Island to the capital, but it possesses the character and intimate charm of a much smaller settlement. Around a thousand people live here, while many come on holiday from the mainland for the summer months or nip over from Athens at the weekend for a relaxing break. European tourism and investment is on the up as Kea’s profile grows, but the island remains largely unknown to British visitors. Although the traditional white houses with blue doors that are synonymous with Greece are present in some places here, the island’s developers are taking a step back in time and building traditionally with stone, placing their properties as features in the landscape and stepping away from what they describe as the a 19th-century tradition of whitewashing. Ioannis Michalopoulos runs the Blue Mountain property group, and his company boast several developments on the island, including Classic Mountain, Rock Mountain and Symphony Mountain. Despite target markets ranging from entry-level buyers (prices at Blue Spirit Mountain begin at around £100,000) to multi-millionaires, the concept remains the same in each development. “Elsewhere people worry so much about the interior of properties, but here it is all about how you use the outside space,” he says. From ground level, these developments seem to appear in small clusters, but from their extensive balconies, stunning views run completely uninterrupted across the Aegean Sea. “Plot and incline are everything here”, he reaffirms. Michalopoulos is a perfect example of the culture and pace of life on the island. Here, roads become tracks as you turn corners, and people slow down their cars to say hello to friends and acquaintances. The relaxed lifestyle on the island is best observed at the harbour, where diners stop eating to invite friends passing by to join them for dinner, waving the nearest waiter to bring an extra chair. Down on the southwest coast is Koundouros, one of the four ancient cities of Tetrapolis, with more than 2,500 years of history. The landscape here features ancient footpaths, rocky roads and pretty coves with quiet sandy beaches.

Blue Mountain by Ioannis Michalopoulos

Kea Villas by Christos Leodakis

It is here that the acclaimed architect Christos Vlachos runs Kea Estate, following in the footsteps of his father, who built the first stone houses and windmills on the island in the 1960s. Vlachos possesses an ultra-modern architectural vision that manifests itself into stunning one-off properties, some with glass frontages, swimming pools and even heliports, with prices ranging from smart holiday investments at £400,000 to stunning homes priced in excess of £5m. With much of the island archeologically protected and building regulations tight, the planning process can be lengthy. “We need a Margaret Thatcher here,” Vlachos half jokes. No stone is left unturned at Kea Estate, with all homes coming fully furnished. “We sit with each buyer and discuss the project, and by the time it is completed everything is ready to the finest detail – all you need to do is hang your suit in the wardrobe,” he says. Vlachos despairs of the style of new-build homes in Europe, alluding to them as representing a form of property fascism. “If I want to buy a car, I can pick the exact model I want, so why can I not do that when buying a home in a city such as London?” he asks. Vlachos becomes excited when he discusses his blueprint for Cave Houses – luxurious properties carved in to the face of the mountainous landscape, offering the smallest visual and environmental footprint possible and bringing man closer to nature. The images suggest this could be his most ambitious project yet, and he has no intention of stopping there – his long-term goal is to build a second port on the island.

At the highest point of the capital, Ioulida, Christos Leodakis owns the Kea Villas complex. The site currently consists of 25 pretty holiday homes, and plans are afoot to build a further 15 properties. As with the other developments, there is huge potential for investors. Here, buyers purchase their villas (prices begin at around £250,000) and let them out during the holiday season from £115 per night, with everything from listings to management dealt with by the company. Things seem to be moving quickly on the island, with talk of faster ferries, better roads, increased tourism and greater investment from Europeans. As time progresses, will the island retain its charm? “Kea has a unique presence, and I don’t think that will ever change,” says Leodakis, as he eagerly snaps photos of the old town as the sun sets. For foreign investors, Kea promises significant returns in the medium and long term as people become more aware of the island as a tourist destination, and surely things will change to some degree. Time hasn’t quite caught up yet, however. As you walk down the steep paths in the old-town of Ioulida, you are flanked by abandoned homes that have fallen into disrepair as owners moved on or passed away. The children here still kick their footballs around the courtyard in front of the old Town Hall and diners in the local restaurants marvel at the views across the island. Down one side-road sits a dilapidated home preserved in time. On its crumbling wooden front door there is a simple message scrawled in marker pen, with a telephone number written below: ‘For Sale’.

CONTACT Kea Estate by Christos Vlachos www.kea-estate.gr; (+30) 210 674 1448 Blue Mountain by Ioannis Michalopoulos www.bluemountain.gr; (+30) 210 981 0074 Kea Villas by Christos Leodakis www.keavillas.gr; (+30) 697 224 3330