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WITHAM-based EA-RS Group has signed a joint venture with a Chinese company which could bring the town 150 jobs. EA-RS Group completed the deal with C-Sun, a major solar panel manufacturing company, to design, manufacture, install and maintain solar panels for businesses, households and community solar parks. Prime Minister David Cameron, accompanied by Business Secretary Vince Cable, at Ford’s Dagenham plant this week The deal follows work by Essex International, the international trade arm of Essex County Council, which this year celebrates 25 years of links with Jiangsu, in China, with Business Secretary Vince home to many of the commercial vehicles globally, following the first £287million ORD is to create Cable, and welcomed Ford’s world’s leading electronic and the second phase is for low from the UK Government’s 300-plus new jobs at commitment to Dagenham, equipment exporters. carbon, 2.0-litre diesel engines Regional Growth Fund. its Dagenham plant saying it was “a vote of Kevin Bentley, county for passenger cars. Both have This brings the total invested to produce an all-new confidence in our long-term councillor for economic been designed and developed at in the project to £475million, advanced technology 2.0-litre Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre. economic plan to back business, growth, said: “This is and underlines Ford’s diesel engine for cars and create more jobs and secure a great news for the county The phase one engines will commitment to high-tech engine commercial vehicles. brighter future for Britain.” and further evidence of come off the line next year, with manufacture at Dagenham. The announcement confirms Mr Cameron said the the tremendous value and one produced every 30 seconds. The first phase of investment the second phase of investment Government would continue to potential of our important Prime Minister, David relates to state-of-the-art in the new engine programme back Britain’s automotive sector. relationship with Jiangsu.” Cameron visited the plant 2.0-litre diesel engines for Ford of an additional £190million,

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SPECIAL beer has been created by Brentwood Brewing Company to promote a charity trek by a group of regulars from the Bricklayers Arms in Stondon Massey. Called Operation Market Garden, the brew marks the 70th anniversary of an Allied Forces Second World War operation to parachute soldiers behind enemy lines to capture strategic bridges in Belgium/Holland including one at Arnhem. Gary Middlehurst, 50, a regular at the pub, wanted to create something special to mark the occasion as well as fundraise for The Parachute Regiment Charity and Help for Heroes. The group has exceeded its £10,000 goal, raising more than £13,000 so far, with money still coming in. The brewery also presented Gary with a cheque for £200, a donation from the sale of OMG beer. Eric Pickles, MP for Brentwood and Ongar, who joined the Bricklayers Arms lads at the brewery last Saturday said: “Clearly this is a tremendous achievement and a wonderful way to raise money.’’ The MP was on hand to see the launch of another beer from the brewery, based at Calcott Hall Farm, Ongar Road. The Poppy Beer will be on sale in local pubs and British Legion clubs, with donations from sales going to The Royal British Legion. Brentwood Brewing Company MD Roland Kannor said: “We’re very proud to support the OMG Bricklayers Arms lads and their charity mission. They’re planning something for next year and I might even be persuaded to tag along.’’

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et another great issue of Made in Essex for you to get stuck into. This week we have some inspiring real-life stories featuring people who have turned their lives around and an interview with iconic rocker Suzi Quatro who is still going strong at 64. As Halloween nears, our essential guide highlights where to take the kids for a spot of pumpkin carving, and even potion making. Decorate your home too in preparation for those ghoulish trick or treaters with our fun ideas. And if you don’t want to lift a finger cooking lunch this Christmas we have picked out some of the best local pubs and restaurants offering festive menus Sit back, relax and enjoy the read.

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ENERGY SAVE THIS WINTER ENSURE your winter fuel costs stay affordable by signing up to the Big Community Switch campaign. The energy-saving initiative is being introduced by Essex County Council again after being successfully launched last November. Thousands registered for a better deal on the cost of gas and electricity after the city, borough and district councils helped Essex residents combine their purchasing power. Councillor David Finch, Leader of Essex County Council, said: “We are helping residents with the cost of living. The four and a half thousand Essex householders who signed up for our energy switching campaign are saving an average £209 on their energy bills.” He added: “I am pleased to announce we are running the campaign again this winter to help residents save more money.”

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HE Friends of City Business Expo takes place tomorrow at Chelmsford City FC (Melbourne Park, Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex). The monthly gathering organised by Backhouse Solicitors and the members of Friends of the City is a networking

event which is free to attend which showcases a mix of business sectors across the county. Alternating betwen breakfast and lunchtime meetings, Friday’s meeting takes place between 12pm and 3pm. Meet likeminded people, make new contacts and generate new business in

a range of informal meetings. If you can’t make this one there’s two more on Thursday November 20, 7am to 9am and Thursday December 18, 12pm to 2pm. For more details on attending or how to exhibit contact Aaron Desmond 01245 893404/email aaron.desmond@ backhouse-solicitors.co.uk

HEALTHY FOOD REAPS GREAT REWARDS A UNIVERSITY of Essex study has shown that when it comes to getting children to eat fruit and vegetables, turning it into a competition could be the answer, although girls are more likely to respond than boys. The study, also involving universities of Bath and Edinburgh, involved more than 600 pupils aged six to seven and nine to 10 in 31 schools. Pupils were given a sticker for choosing fruit and

vegetables, with the one who had the most stickers at the end of the week getting an extra reward. Researchers found that although results differed by age, gender and background, overall incentives increased their consumption of the foods. Dr Patrick Nolen, of Essex University, said: “Interestingly, unlike other work on competition, we find girls respond more favourably to the incentive.”

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n HEALTH. The Child Health Clinic run by Ongar Health Visiting Team will be moving to the Ongar Memorial Medical Centre from today. The Clinic will be open every Thursday from 10am until 12pm.

n ENTERTAINMENT. The Bardswell Social Club, Weald Road, Brentwood, is hosting an evening of country music this Saturday from 7.30pm. Gone Country will be performing live.

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A new dish in Chelmsford CELEBRITY chef Jamie Oliver’s restaurant business is booming and now boasts a new branch of Jamie’s Trattoria which opened in Chelmsford High Street on Monday. The Italian-themed eatery serves up authentic Italian dishes including pasta, pizza and antipasti. It is Jamie’s 37th restaurant and he is thrilled to finally have a branch in his hometown. “When you’re opening epic restaurants in Glasgow and Manchester, you keep thinking, ‘well why am I not doing it in my home’? Diners can also enjoy predinner cocktails at the stylish standalone bar. Visit between 5 and 7pm every weeknight enjoy complimentary nibbles with your drink.

HERE’S no need for kids to utter ‘I’m bored’ this October half term as Essex Outdoors is running some great educational, as well as adventurous daily activities throughout the week. From Monday October 27 to Friday October 31 children aged eight and above can try a huge array of activities including abseiling, archery, bushcraft, canoeing, mountain biking, or even whizz through the trees on a zipwire. Essex Outdoors is available at four centres – Bradwell, Danbury, Harlow and Mersea at a cost of £30 per child per day. Or book four days and get

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Centre open for viewing A YEAR ago Hutton Community Centre in Brentwood was a vandalised mess but now it is a vibrant contemporary space with top-class facilities. The centre was reborn in May, funded by Brentwood Borough Council, and an open day on Saturday (1-6pm) aims to let more people know what it offers. The modern complex, in Harrison Close, already boasts two large halls and a meeting room while a cafe and drop-in centre nearing completion. There is a daily programme of community events including fitness classes, yoga, pilates, performing arts classes and bingo. The centre’s rooms are also avilable for private functions. For information contact Jackie Elliott, facilities officer, on 01277 203570 or email jackie.elliott@ brentwood.gov.uk.

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AVERING College of Further and Higher Education is holding auditions to play Jesus – and all the other roles – in Godspell at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London, next May. The college in Hornchurch, is staging the community project, involving schools and colleges from the Borough of Havering. Anyone from six to 22 can audition – learning disabilities and/or physical challenges are no barrier. “It is a modern day production with a nod to the original where Jesus wore a superman T-shirt,” says director/producer Peter Dayson a music lecturer at the College. The first British production in 1971 made a star of David Essex. “This will be our ninth year

of running West End productions and Godspell was our very first show. We are doing it with a new treatment so I am setting it in a park with trees, bandstand and flowerbeds. “We are looking for someone to play Jesus and Judas/John the Baptist – a role which is played by the same person – and there is still time for more schools to audition. There are also roles for technical and backstage crew.” The college has a history of award-winning productions and holds Artsmark Gold status from Arts Council England. Last season’s production of Synergy Street received rave reviews and saw Havering College named Best Business in the Community at the 2014 Havering Business Awards.

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launched a free information line for health care issues to help with advice on medical related matters from hospitals, increase of abandoned animals and dementia, disability, residential Essex is listed ninth on a national care and support for carers. It league table of abandonments with will also advise people about 867 animals reported so far this year. the many voluntary health and The charity expects the situation care support organisations in to worsen over the winter months the area. The number is 0300 especially around Christmas when 500 1895, Monday to Friday.

New homes hoping to be found for abandoned Wallis, Mia and Sandy

HO could be so heartless as to abandon three cats on the side of a road? Thankfully the RSPCA came to the rescue of these adorable animals who were found crammed inside a black box sealed with duct tape and dumped off the A120 near Harwich. RSPCA inspector Sarah Elmy said: “to dump live animals like this is heartless, anything could have happened to them”. The cats named by the RSPCA as Wallis, Mia and Sandy thankfully weren’t injured, just in a high state of distress are now being cared for by the animal charity where they are making a good recovery. There has been an alarming

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IKE Porter is the new king of voiceovers. Phoenix FM’s drivetime star has now managed to find time to record more than 520 ads for companies as varied as L’Oréal, Heineken and Chevrolet. Mike has also been involved in projects as varied as TV documentaries for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 and working for Planet Hollywood entertaining crowds at European concerts by Robbie Williams and Oasis. He’s entertained radio listeners on Essex FM, Heart Essex, SGR, Time FM and Southend Radio with his fun-packed breakfast shows, so it was was a real coup for Phoenix FM in February when he agreed to take the wheel of drivetime show, Drive. Mike is the county’s teatime

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HORSE racing will return to Essex next year as Chelmsford City Racecourse has been awarded 58 race meetings. The all-weather track on the site of the old Great Leighs racecourse, was the first new course in the UK for over 80 years when it opened in 2008 but went into administration the next year. Betfred owner Fred Done and partners, bought the course from the Royal Bank of Scotland in December last year. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) confirmed that the track had been allotted the meetings as part of its fixture programme for 2015. The track will host its first meeting on January 11, 2015.

£30 donation to aid hospice SAINT Francis Hospice in Havering has been offering care to terminally ill patients for 30 years and is asking for £30 donations to mark the occasion. The hospice opened in 1984 as a small in-patient unit but now has 18 beds, a day therapy unit, and a specialist community and crisis support team incorporating a Hospice at Home service. Today 85 per cent of patients are cared for in their own homes or care homes; in 1984 the only care was at the hospice itself. The hospice cares for 3,000 patients a year and needs £6.5million a year to carry on doing so so. It aims to be in a position to cater for increased demand that comes from serving an area with a growing population, one that is living longer which means more patients. To donate go to: sfh.org.uk

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HE’S the all-American, leather-clad rock ‘n’ roller with a style all her own. And yet when the tight black jumpsuit is unzipped she puts her feet up at her moated Essex manor house. Suzi Quatro might be the bassplaying pop star who inspired a generation of women musicians and who made many a teenage boy sigh, but she leads a country lifestyle when she’s not in the spotlight. And Suzi is very much still centre stage with the glossy The Girl From Detroit City, a picture-perfect hardback book and 4CD set with 82 tracks charting her music from early teenage years right up to today, released this week. Suzi is 64 and the collection celebrates 50 years in the music business, a career that shows no signs of slowing down: from her one-woman show, Unzipped, on Radio 2 a couple of weeks back to a 23-date Australian tour after Christmas (still wearing that leather jumpsuit). Essex is where she comes

to wind down. “I have a crazy lifestyle,” she says, from her country pile. “When I come off the road I like to go somewhere completely different, which is here. In the middle of nowhere, between Chelmsford and Braintree – you don’t come here uninvited because you won’t find it. This is my sanity. “I’ve been in this place since 1980. I found it on the cover of Country Life – I looked at it and said ‘There’s my house’.” Suzi bought the house after a string of hits in the 1970s including a No 1 with her debut single, Can The Can, along with 48 Crash and Devil Gate Drive. At the time she was married to her guitarist, Len Tuckey, and the house is where their children, Laura and Richard, grew up. “Both of them live 15 minutes away and Laura brings my grandchildren, Amy and her foster son Taylor. But I’m from a big family and I want more – I’m waiting! Suzi has been married to German concert promoter Rainer Haas 21 years; she has her Essex bolthole, he spends most of his time in Hamburg and they meet when they can, often at their flat in Majorca. Suzi admits to not playing a role in local life, preferring instead to disappear behind the gates. And she’s been doing that for a while. This, after all, was where she returned as an international TV star from her role as Leather Tuscadero in 1980s US sitcom Happy Days, appearing alongside Henry ‘The Fonz’

Giveaway Winkler. Usually it is the place for grand Christmas celebrations but this year she and Rainer are holidaying in Rome. “It’s the first year that I’ve done this since I’ve been in the house, but it seemed like the time to try it,” she says. “I wanted something without the works. It’s usually all me – I put up the tree, the presents are spilling out the door. It takes a lot of preparation and I thought let me just have one Christmas where I’m not doing it all.” Meanwhile Suzi continues to create. The title track of her package is a brand new song that is coming out as a single. And, she says: “I’m writing a song even as we speak. And I have a poetry book coming out next year, Through My Eyes, that’s going to surprise a lot of people.” Suzi is also about to emerge as

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We have three copies of The Girl From Detroit City to give away. To win one answer the question: What was Suzi Quatro’s first No 1 record? E-mail answers to competitions@madeinessex.net with your name and address. part of what she describes as “a supergroup” comprising two other big names. “We’ve recorded five tracks,” she enthuses and, clearly desperate to tell all, says: “I can’t talk about it yet.” Meanwhile, her home is her haven – although she does admit to having “an ego room” filled with mementoes, not least a collection of leather jumpsuits that have been retired from active service…

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QUEEZING into black leggings for an apresski themed get together, Leanne Camplin, 41, didn’t feel in party mood. “I rarely wore leggings,” she says. “Seeing my chubby size 20 legs squeezed like sausages, I felt miserable.” At 38 with three children (Thomas, 23, Jodie, 20, and Louise, 12), Leanne had let her health slide. “I barely exercised,” she admits. “Plus it was all too easy to agree when my husband, Stuart, called to say he’d pick up a take away on his way home.” It would be 9pm as the couple sat down to feast on Chinese or Indian dishes, causing the scales to shoot skywards. “I’m 5ft 2in but I weighed 17

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lunch and then healthy snacks such as nuts, fruit, low fat yoghurt and Ryvita. For dinner I would eat chicken or fish with veg. I ate every two and a half hours to keep my body working and really watched my portion control. I started to lose 4lb a week. I was going to my exercise classes every day, too.” As motivation Leanne bought the tightest, shortest dress she could for her birthday party. “It was size 10 and went straight on,” she says. When Leanne and Stuart holidayed in the Maldives she no longer had to hide by the pool: “I now felt confident enough to wear a bikini on the beach.” “I was 10 stone 8lb and had lost 64 inches from my size 20 frame. I was literally half the woman I had been.” n Information: herbalife.co.uk

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‘I turned my pas Mum Sue Wray gave up her London job of 17 years to set up a baking business, with very sweet results

UE WRAY was seven when she started baking. She and mum Janet would create apple pies, carrot cakes and millionaire’s shortbread for Sunday tea in front of the telly watching Last of the Summer Wine. “I’ve always been happiest in the kitchen,” says Sue, 37. “Mum taught me everything.” Sue carried this passion into adult life when, a full-time working mum, She made cakes for family and friends’ birthdays and weddings. Her sponges always rose to perfection and she never let a soggy bottom leave her house. “Everyone would always rave about how delicious my cakes were, telling me I should go into business. But I never thought I could make it happen,” she says. Sue had a successful career as area manager for a national charity. But her London job meant a three-hour commute. She also had to travel the UK, taking her away from husband Neil and daughter Emily, now 17. “Then in 2011, my company restructured and my role changed,” she says. “The area I was to cover was even bigger, meaning more travel and time away from home.” With daughter Emily approaching GCSEs, Sue made a brave decision. “I needed to be there for Emily so I resigned,’

she says, leaving a regular salary after 17 years. “The cake dream had been gnawing away at me, so I decided to go for it.” Sue used her savings for mixers, fridges and all the other equipment. She turned her dining room into a workshop where she decorates cakes and runs baking workshops. Even though she was working from home, there was still a huge amount of work involved in getting Susie Sue’s Cakes off the

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sion into profit’ FIREWORKS FESTIVAL ground. Luckily, her previous generosity in baking for friends and family meant she already had a core set of customers which she could build from – and start charging. “I started helping out in the community, holding bake sales and bake-off events for charity,” she says. Sue quickly became the cup cake queen of Colchester. After three years, she has exceeded profit forecasts and the business is still growing. She continues to perfect her skills, taking courses in icing techniques and sugar craft. “I want to keep improving and be even more creative.” As well as baking them, Sue is a firm lover of eating cakes. Luckily, she runs another business – fitness boot camps. After losing five and a half stone, Sue qualified as a personal trainer in her spare time to quench her love of fitness and keep the weight off. With two successful businesses under her (small) belt, it’s no surprise that she was one of the six finalists in Essex Business Woman of the Year in 2013, beating 80 other contenders. Today, life is sweet for Sue, but it took guts to pursue her passion. “There are worries and stresses, but I work on my terms and from home. I also get to meet lovely people and share in their special occasion. I was looking for a better quality of life and I’ve definitely found it.” n Information: susiesuescakes.co.uk

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Supporting the Olympic sports legacy REBECCA Adlington explains why she loves to help children get active. How did you get involved with the Legacy Games Day? “I was invited by Everyone Active to join its Basildon Legacy Games Day in May and really loved the idea of what they’re aiming to do which is to get 500,000 under-16s engaged and active. As an athlete I take the legacy of London 2012 very seriously: the motto then was to Inspire A Generation and the Legacy Games Days help me do just that. What are your first memories of wanting a sporting career?  “Being with my sisters on holiday and just wanting to swim and swim. I remember my mum got me to try loads of different things – netball, ballet and cross country – but swimming was the one thing I wanted to do so I pursued it.! How do you encourage children to get active and make it enjoyable? “It can be hard to motivate a child doing something on his or her own so if you can find friends or family to do things together, they’ll have more fun and go more often. Everyone Active is giving all under-eights free swimming at its three sites in Hornchurch, Chafford and Central Park from January 1st. That’s a great way to encourage kids to swim.” Top tips for a career in swimming or another Olympic sport?  Find a good programme or club for the sport you like. Talk to the coaches and check their days and times will fit well with your schedule. Look at the older kids and see how well they’re doing – it’s something your child will be aiming for. What are your plans for next year? “I’m looking forward to expanding my learn-to-swim programme. I have 20 centres and 3,000 kids involved and am aiming for 5,000. And I also plan to settle into married life!”

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HIS week I pay homage to Harvey Specter of US law TV drama, Suits. If you are not familiar with the show then let me tell you that Mr Specter, played by Gabriel S. Macht, simply oozes class. Women adore him, men want to be like him. The devil, of course, is in the detail. For starters, the inch-perfect tailored, designercut Tom Ford suit, with wide cut lapel, is the crème de la crème, while the crisp white starched shirt and perfect single windsor tie knot is as sharp as it gets. The wide lapel suit is available on the high street; Marks & Spencer does an off-the-peg two and three-piece suit as worn here by male supermodel, David Gandy. Shoes are also key and say a lot about the the person wearing them. The shape of the season is the monk, a traditional, polished leather shoe with a side buckle. There are a few rules for sartorial dressing: Keep your look consistent and unfussy: an Oxford cotton shirt and Jacquard tie with single Windsor knot will make you look sharp and will instill confidence. Harvey looks the part because he wears suits that he knows he looks good in and doesn’t over-complicate the look. Men always wore hats in the Forties and Fifties and they have made a major comeback this season, with the trilby on top. Ever since Don Draper of Mad Men showed us all how to work a suit, sharply tailored business dress looks like it is here to stay. Follow my blog at Marksmanstyle.com and twitter follow @marksmanstyle

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LE TALBOOTH

There’s a mixture of classic Christmas and contemporary gourmet at this award-winning riverside restaurant in Constable country. The event starts with a champagne reception with canapés at 12.15 and is followed by a traditional turkey dinner embellished with modern touches such as the starter of poached lobster tail, spiced samosa and fennel, apple and vanilla purée. The four-course meal, followed by coffee and mince pies is £130. Should you want to spend more time in the idyllic, tree-lined setting, the family-run Maison Talbooth country house hotel is next door, offering three-night breaks from Christmas Eve, including Christmas lunch and supper, two dinners and afternoon tea on arrival. From £620pp (two sharing), B&B.

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This chic modern-rustic 16thcentury country gastropub opposite the village cricket green at Great Totham near Maldon has its own fine dining spot, the Willow Room, with large windows looking over gardens to the Essex countryside – particularly idyllic if there happens to be snow on the ground. The modern English cuisine utilising local ingredients means Christmas classics but with ingredients such as cavolo nero, chestnuts and Brussels leaves. There’s Norfolk turkey but a number of alternatives, including local beef, along with a pan-fried sea bass with samphire, caramelised shallots, salsify and vanilla velouté. The stylish bar is the place to relax after lunch, while the meal starts with canapés and the chance of a cocktail. The five-course meal is £79.95, children 7-13 £39.50, under 7s £25.95.

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Communion at nearby Christ Church, Warley, followed by a bracing walk around the landscaped gardens. Settle down to a lunch of bronze turkey from Earls Colne, a village near Colchester, although the alternative of roast rib of Devon red beef with Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus is equally enticing. The four course meal is £100, children 3-10 £40. A three-night Christmas break is £350pp (two sharing), full board, including Christmas lunch, with

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THE CAMELIA

The Camelia is the new face of Southend, a boutique seafront hotel just out of town and with a smart, white restaurant. Arrive early so you can start with a drink on the terrace lapping up the views of the estuary in what one hopes is the clear winter air. The menu usually specialises in seafood caught nearby and served in

This sophisticated, city-slick English/Mediterranean dining establishment is in an incongruous setting, opposite the duck pond in the village of Writtle, just outside Chelmsford. The menu matches the cool style with starters including smoked salmon and Atlantic prawn terrine with Avruga caviar; mains feature free range bronze turkey along with starters including locally-sourced high woods game terrine, with warm focaccia, and a Cumberland, sultana and apple chutney plus exciting and non-Christmassy dishes such as. pan fried troncon of turbot, mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, and a brown shrimp and crayfish sauce nantua. Traditional puds are joined by modern dishes including chocolate pannetone bread and butter pudding served with clotted cream. The five-course meal is £82.50, children under 12 £39.99.

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THE annual spectacle of hundreds of dark-bellied brent geese arriving in the Thames estuary for winter is at its height this weekend, with a special RSPB viewing platform set up at Leigh-on-Sea. Geese are flocking here from their Arctic summer breeding grounds, flying in via Iceland. They particularly like the eelgrass in estuaries around East Anglia and their Essex haunt has become a regular event on the RSPB calendar. There is free access to the Peterboat Pub viewing platform in Old Leigh on Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. 01268 559158/rspb.org.uk

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THE Ideas Festival in Chelmsford celebrates the city past, present and future. It features a

Purely Essex Local Food Producers Market in the city centre on Sunday, 10am until 4pm. The market promotes local food and producers such as Hanningfield Smokehouse, Felsted Vineyard and Brentwood Brewery Company. The River Celebration, Saturday,10am to 4pm, has events in Central Park, The Meadows and on the River Can. Free. changingchelmsford.com/ IF2014

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Mountfitchet Castle

Halloween nightmare

XPERIENCE all your nightmares rolled into one at Mountfitchet Castle this Halloween. The ancient site is known for supernatural happenings with regular ghostly apparitions including a faceless monk and knight clad in chainmail. Clashing swords and medieval flute music has also been heard within the castle walls. Now it’s the turn of

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zombies to plague the castle. Feeling brave? Then join a Zombie Horror Tour taking place from October 29 to November 1. Under cover of darkness you will be guided around the castle and reconstructed Norman village, originally from 1066. Feel the hairs on the back of your neck prickle as you pass haunted locations including the Norman graveyard, dungeon, torture

watchmen. There are also spooky stories (October 27-31). Even creepier is the Special Gore Night on October 28 which will

chamber and Great Hall, all locations of numerous strange goings-on which have unnerved many a night

BY TRAIN: Stansted Mountfitchet station is next door. BY BUS: 301 Bishops Stortford-Saffron Walden, 510 Harlow-Stansted Airport. BY CAR: two miles from Junction 8 of the M11.

unleash plenty of screams in the castle grounds. Tickets, £25, are selling fast and subject to availability (01279 813237/wegottickets.com). n Mountfitchetcastle.com. Tours hourly from 6pm to 10pm, adults £19.95, children (10 to 13) £14.95.

Ghoulish

treats for

Halloween

DOWN ON THE FARM

IT’S HALLOWEEN all half term at Old MacDonald’s Farm with pumpkin carving, glow in the dark painting and story time from this Saturday until November 2. Children dressed in scary dress go free on October 31 – one for every paying adult – and if you go online there’s a chance to win a Family Day Pass as well as book your tickets.

October 25 to November 2 Tickets: £14.50, children £13.50, undertwos free, seniors £12.50. Weald Road, Brentwood; 01277 375177/omdfarm.co.uk

SPOOKY ADVENTURES

THERE’S a Wizards and Witches Halloween Festival at Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park with free pumpkins for children to carve and fun Halloween characters that young children will love. Watch magic shows, follow the Spooky Trail and take part in Spell Hunts. There are also owls and ghoulish Story Telling, plus all the usual farm animals. Open 10am to 5pm from Saturday until October 31, with late-night opening on Thursday and Friday until 7pm.

October 25 to October 31 Tickets: £11.50, family £42, under-twos free. Season tickets £55. Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers; 01245 321552/marshfarm.co.uk

FRIGHTS AND FIREWORKS

FRIGHT Night returns to Hylands Park in Chelmsford next week with technological witchery and fireworks set to music. There are treats for brave children who complete the Halloween trail, plus stories on the lawn and fire dancers. Two shows are available: 4-6pm and 7-9pm.

Thursday October 30 Tickets: £10, concessions

Pumpkin carving at Marsh Farm

Marsh Farm goes big on Halloween

£7, under-threes free. 01245 606829/ Chelmsford.gov.uk

DEVILISH DANCING

THERE are Spooky Nights planned at Barleylands next week with trick or treating, a devilish disco, new Haze Maze and Boo Barn thrills. Free fairground rides included.

October 30 and October 31 Tickets: £8.50, under-twos free 01268 532253/barleylands.co.uk

TRICKS & PLENTY OF TREATS

YOU can’t go wrong with free Halloween Fun at Basildon’s Festival Leisure Park next week, when there will be free face painting, trick or treating and arts and crafts workshops. Activities take place from 4-7pm and don’t forget your fancy dress.

Friday October 31 Festival Way, Basildon; 01268 350599/ festivalleisure.co.uk

GHOST TRAIN JOURNEYS

STEAM and Scream Halloween Specials depart on the Epping Ongar Railway on

Thursday and Friday October 30 and 31, with apple bobbing and blood-curdling soup from the Witches Brew. There are four ghost trains each day leaving Ongar, and the Epping station is close to the Tube. Book online for cheaper tickets and make sure you go in fancy dress.

Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31 Tickets: £14, children £9. Station Approach, off Ongar High Street; 01277 365200/ eorailway.co.uk

CREEPY COSTUMES

THERE’S a Spooky Activity Day at Belchamps Scout Activity Centre in Hockley, where you can test your nerve on the spine-chilling Leap of Faith and brave the Creepy Caving Simulator. Call ahead to book a place and wear your scariest costume. Suitable for children aged six and up. The fun starts at 10am until 5pm with an hour’s break at 12.30pm. Saturday

October 25. Tickets: £13 (free if not taking part in activities). Holyoak Lane, Hockley; 01702 562690/belchamps.org.uk.

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6.00 Breakfast (T) 9.15 Rip Off Britain – Live (T) 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (T)(R) 11.00 Call the Council (T) 11.45 Close Calls: On Camera (T) 12.15 Bargain Hunt (T)(R) 1.00 BBC News; Weather (T) 1.30 BBC Regional News and Weather (T) 1.45 Doctors (T) 2.15 Perfection (T) 3.00 Escape to the Country (T)(R) 3.45 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman (T) 4.30 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (T) 5.15 Pointless (T)(R) 6.00 BBC News; Weather (T) 6.30 BBC Regional News Programmes; Weather (T)

7.50 Close Calls: On Camera (T)(R) 8.20 Sign Zone: A Taste of Britain (T)(R) 9.05 Sign Zone: The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade (T)(R) 10.05 Sign Zone: Sea City (T)(R) 10.35 The Travel Show (T) 11.00 BBC News (T) 11.30 BBC World News (T) 12.00 Daily Politics (T) 1.00 A Taste of My Life (T)(R) 1.30 Ready Steady Cook (T)(R) 2.15 The Rockford Files (T)(R) 3.00 Cagney & Lacey (T)(R) 3.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (T)(R) 4.50 Great British Railway Journeys (T)(R) 5.20 Flog It! (T)(R) 6.00 Eggheads (T) 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (T)

6.00 Good Morning Britain (T) 8.30 Lorraine (T) 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (T) 10.30 This Morning (T) 12.30 Loose Women With Katie Price. (T) 1.30 ITV News (T) 1.55 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal From north London. (T) 3.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show With food writer Tom Parker Bowles. (T) 3.59 ITV Regional Weather (T) 4.00 Tipping Point Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T)(R) 5.00 The Chase Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (T)(R) 6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 6.30 ITV News (T)

6.20 The King of Queens (T)(R) 7.10 3rd Rock from the Sun (T)(R) 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond (T)(R) 9.00 Frasier (T)(R) 10.00 Daily Brunch (T) 11.00 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (T) 11.30 Come Dine with Me (T)(R) 12.00 Channel 4 News (T) 12.05 Come Dine with Me (T)(R) 2.10 Countdown With Dictionary Corner guest Dave Myers. (T) 3.00 Fifteen to One General knowledge quiz. (T) 4.00 Deal or No Deal Beatthe-banker game show. (T) 5.00 Four in a Bed (T) 5.30 Come Dine with Me (T) 6.00 The Simpsons (T)(R) 6.30 Hollyoaks (T)

6.00 Milkshake! 9.15 The Wright Stuff Panel discussion. 11.10 Cowboy Builders (T)(R) 12.10 5 News Lunchtime (T) 12.15 Underground Britain (T)(R) 1.15 Home and Away (T) 1.45 Neighbours (T) 2.15 NCIS A marine is found dead at a nightclub. (T)(R) 3.15 FILM Patricia Cornwell’s At Risk (2010) (15) Mystery, starring Andie MacDowell. (T) 5.00 5 News at 5 (T) 5.30 Neighbours Dakota dodges a trap set by the police. (T)(R) 6.00 Home and Away Kyle loses his temper when Matt insults Phoebe’s music. (T)(R) 6.30 5 News Tonight (T)

7.00 The One Show Hosted by Chris Evans and Alex Jones. (T) 7.30 A Question of Sport Lighthearted quiz, hosted by Sue Barker; (T)(R) BBC News (T)

7.00 Big Dreams Small Spaces Monty Don helps create two gardens with an international flavour. Last in the series. (T)

7.00 Emmerdale Maxine demands more money from Moira. (T) 7.30 Coronation Street Kylie meets up with Callum, although she is not happy with what he wants. (T)

7.00 Channel 4 News (T) 7.35 Unreported World Young Russian models hoping for a career in fashion. (T)

7.00 World War II in Colour The strategic firebombing of German cities; (T) 5 News (T)

8.00 EastEnders Stacey gets closer to Dean and Kat finally arrives back home. (T) 8.30 Would I Lie to You? With Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears. (T)

8.00 The BBC Children in Need Sewing Bee Gemma Cairney, Kathryn Flett, Timmy Matley and Helen Lederer take to their sewing machines. (T)

8.00 Secrets from the Sky The remains of Old Sarum. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street Kylie warns Callum to stay away from Max. (T)

8.00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD New series. Coulson and his team of agents are now wanted fugitives with very limited resources. (T)

8.00 Rome: The World’s First Superpower New series. Larry Lamb explores the rise of the Roman Empire and how it shaped the way we live today; (T) 5 News at 9 (T)

9.00 Have I Got News for You Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts. 9.30 Not Going Out Lee gets invited to a christening party being thrown by neighbours Toby and Anna. (T)

9.00 Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes The chef shows how to spice up traditional lamb chops with a North African twist. (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World (T)

9.00 Lewis Part one of two. When a student’s body is hauled from the canal with stab wounds, suspicion falls on her lover – a young astrophysics professor. (T)

9.00 Gogglebox Capturing the households’ instant reactions to what they are watching on TV from the comfort of their own sofas. Narrated by Caroline Aherne. (T)

9.00 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy New series. Alex embarks on a voyage of discovery back to her roots, beginning with a tour of northern Italy. (T)

10.00 BBC News (T) 10.25 BBC Regional News; (T) National Lottery Update (T) 10.35 The Graham Norton Show With Benedict Cumberbatch and Timothy Spall. (T)

10.00 QI With Josh Widdicombe, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner. (T) 10.30 Newsnight (T)

10.00 ITV News and Weather (T) 10.30 ITV Regional News; Weather 10.40 The Job Lot A stranger finds Trish’s phone – along with some rather personal snaps on it. (T)

10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man The host is joined by actor James Nesbitt, talking about the return of Babylon. (T)

10.00 Body of Proof Kate becomes suspicious that her new Ukrainian boyfriend Sergei may be involved in the murder of a suspected prostitute. (T)

11.20 The Secrets One-off drama. A young man receives an unexpected visitor. (T)(R) 11.50 EastEnders Omnibus. Phil is upset to find Ronnie and Charlie are together. (T)

11.00 Weather (T) 11.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks With Kerry Godliman. (T)(R) 11.35 Later – with Jools Holland Extended edition. (T)

11.10 FILM Out of Sight (1998) (15) Romantic crime drama, starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez. (T)

11.05 The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night Jack Whitehall hosts an evening of comedy and music aimed at raising awareness of testicular cancer. (T)

11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles The death of a lieutenant commander appears to be suicide, but the team uncovers evidence that suggests it may be murder. (T)

12.35 FILM Perfect Creature (2006) (15) Vampire thriller, starring Dougray Scott. (T) 1.55 Sign Zone: Question Time (T)(R) 2.55 This Is BBC Two (T)

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

12.45 Scrotal Recall (T)(R) 1.10 FILM Black Snake Moan (2006) (15) (T) 3.05 Very Important People (T)(R) 3.30 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (T)(R) 4.25 Location, Location, Location (T) (R) 5.20 River Cottage Bites (T)(R)

12.00 SuperCasino 3.10 Fairground Attractions (T)(R) 4.00 Wildlife SOS (T)(R) 4.20 Divine Designs (T)(R) 4.45 House Doctor (T)(R) 5.10 House Doctor (T)(R) 5.35 House Doctor (R)

DAYTIME DAYTIME

Would I Lie to You?, 8.30pm

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AFTER 1.45 Weather for the Week Ahead

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BRENTWOOD EDITION

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(T) 1.50 BBC News (T)

Secrets from the Sky, 8pm

Tom Kerridge’s Best Ever Dishes, 9pm

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7 7.45 You’ve Been Framed! 8.15 The Cube 9.15 Winners & 7.00 Hotel of Mum and Dad 8.00 Traffic Cops 9.00 Knife Losers 10.15 Ben and Kate 10.45 Up All Night 11.10 Royal Crime ER: Reggie Yates’ Extreme South Africa 10.00 Some Girls 10.30 EastEnders 11.00 Jenny Bede: AAA 11.20 Pains 12.15 Emmerdale 1.15 You’ve Been Framed! 1.50 Family Guy 12.30 Bad Education: The Finale 1.00 The The Jeremy Kyle Show 5.05 You’ve Been Framed! 6.00 Revolution Will Be Televised 1.30 Some Girls 2.00 Royal Pains 7.00 Funniest Ever You’ve Been Framed! 8.00 Two and a Half Men 9.00 FILM: Hot Fuzz (2007) (15) 11.25 Impractical Jokers 3.00 Bad Education: The Finale 3.30 The Revolution Will Be Televised 4.00 Close Release the Hounds 12.30 Dapper Laughs: On the Pull 12.55 Two and a Half Men 1.40 Animal Practice 2.05 BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 Dapper Laughs: On the Pull 2.30 Teleshopping 7.00 World News Today; Weather 7.30 Concerto at the BBC Proms 8.00 Rule Britannia! Music, Mischief and Morals in ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 the 18th Century 9.00 The Joy of Abba 10.00 Abba at the 6.00 The Upper Hand 6.25 Heartbeat 7.20 Wild at Heart 8.20 Wycliffe 9.35 Judge Judy 10.50 Inspector Morse 1.05 BBC 11.00 Agnetha: Abba & After 12.00 Disco at the BBC 1.00 The Joy of Abba 2.00 Abba at the BBC 3.00 Agnetha: Heartbeat 2.05 Wild at Heart 3.10 Wycliffe 4.20 Second Abba & After 4.00 Close Thoughts 4.55 Fresh Fields 5.25 On the Buses 6.00 Heartbeat 7.00 Judge Judy 8.00 Wycliffe 9.00 Love Your E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28 Garden 10.00 Blue Murder 11.00 The Vice 12.20 FILM: 6.00 Hollyoaks 6.30 90210 7.15 Desperate Housewives The Human Stain (2003) (18) 2.05 World Kitchen 2.55 8.00 Suburgatory 8.30 Happy Endings 9.00 Rules of Engagement 9.30 Melissa & Joey 10.00 Charmed 11.00 Movies Now 3.05 ITV3 Nightscreen 3.40 Emmerdale

Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD 12.00 Hollyoaks 12.35 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 Charmed 5.00 How I Met Your Mother 6.00 The Big Bang Theory 7.00 Hollyoaks 7.30 How I Met Your Mother 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 9.00 FILM: Shooter (2007) (15) 11.35 The Big Bang Theory 12.30 Tattoos After Dark 1.30 Drifters 2.00 PhoneShop 2.30 The Cleveland Show 3.15 The Ricky Gervais Show 3.45 Being Erica 4.30 Desperate Housewives MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 Time Team 10.00 Four Rooms 11.05 River Cottage Bites 11.15 FILM: To Catch a Thief (1955) (PG) 1.25 Time Team 3.35 Come Dine with Me Abroad 4.40 A Place in the Sun: Home or Away 5.45 A Place in the Sun: Summer Sun 6.50 The Restoration Man 7.55 Grand Designs 9.00 FILM: Source Code (2011) (12) 10.50 8 Out of 10 Cats 11.35 Father Ted 12.40 Grand Designs 1.50 8 Out of 10 Cats 2.40 Come Dine with Me Abroad 3.50 Close

Body of Proof, 10pm

Alan Carr: Chatty Man, 10pm

FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15

11.00 Damn the Defiant! (1962) (PG) 1.05 Beau Brummell (1954) (PG) 3.15 Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines (1965) (U) 5.55 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) (12) 8.50 Inglourious Basterds Interview Special 9.00 Inglourious Basterds (2009) (18) 12.00 The Final Destination (2009) (15) 1.35 Sanctum (2011) (15) 3.50 Close DAVE SKY: 111 FV: 12 7.10 Hardliners 8.00 Top Gear 10.00 Storage Hunters 11.00 Hardliners 12.00 Top Gear 2.00 Storage Hunters 3.00 Hardliners 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 Emergency with Angela

Griffin 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 Emergency with Angela Griffin 5.30 Futurama 6.30 The Simpsons 8.00 The Last Ship 9.00 A League of Their Own: Unseen 9.30 Road Wars 10.00 An Idiot Abroad 3 11.00 Karl Pilkington: The Moaning of Life 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 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 11.45 Alan Partridge’s Mid Morning Matters 12.45 The Petrol Age 1.45 Enlightened 2.20 Curb Your Enthusiasm 2.55 The Sopranos 4.00 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 23 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 24 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 25 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. 8.00pm Phoenix Fridays

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6.00 Breakfast (T) 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Live (T) 11.30 James Martin: Home Comforts (T) 12.00 BBC News; Weather (T) 12.10 Football Focus (T) 12.50 Saturday Sportsday (T) 1.00 Rugby League: Four Nations Highlights (T) 2.30 Bargain Hunt Teams compete at the Norfolk Royal Showground. (T) 3.30 Escape to the Country (T) 4.00 Final Score A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (T) 5.25 BBC News; Regional News; Weather (T) 5.45 Pointless Celebrities (T) 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing Another round of procelebrity ballroom action. (T)

6.00 This Is BBC Two (T) 6.30 Rugby League: Four Nations (T) 9.00 The Trials of Life (T)(R) 9.50 The Private Life of Plants (T)(R) 11.30 Map Man (T)(R) 12.00 The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo (T)(R) 12.30 FILM That’s Entertainment! (1974) (U) (T) 2.35 FILM Silk Stockings (1957) (U) Musical, starring Fred Astaire. (T) 4.30 Flog It! Making a profit at auction. (T)(R) 5.30 The £100K House: Tricks of the Trade Kieran and Piers help a couple who have outgrown their warehouse apartment. Last in the series. (T)(R) 6.30 Gardeners’ World (T)(R)

6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (T) 9.30 The Hungry Sailors (T)(R) 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (T)(R) 11.20 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.30 Storage Hoarders (T)(R) 12.30 Surprise Surprise (T)(R) 1.30 All Star Family Fortunes (T)(R) 2.15 Doc Martin Pauline grows bored with her role at the surgery. (T)(R) 3.15 Tipping Point Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T)(R) 4.20 FILM Jurassic Park III (2001) (PG) Action adventure sequel, starring Sam Neill. (T) 6.00 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 6.15 ITV News (T) 6.30 New You’ve Been Framed! (T)

7.00 Ironman World Championship (T) 8.00 The Morning Line A look ahead to this afternoon’s meeting from Doncaster. (T) 9.00 Weekend Kitchen With comedian Alan Davies and Corrie actress Wendi Peters. (T) 10.00 Frasier (T)(R) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (T)(R) 12.00 The Simpsons (T)(R) 12.30 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD (T)(R) 1.30 Channel 4 Racing Live coverage from Doncaster, Newbury and Aintree. (T) 4.10 Come Dine with Me Louise McGowan hosts the first in a week of parties from Sheffield. (T)(R) 6.40 Channel 4 News (T)

6.00 Milkshake! 9.30 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (T) 10.05 Access 10.10 Police Interceptors (T) (R) 11.05 The Nightmare Neighbour Next Door (T)(R) 12.05 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away Three High Court enforcement officers face their biggest eviction. (T)(R) 1.10 FILM Mosquito Squadron (1968) (PG) Second World War drama. (T) 2.55 FILM 55 Days at Peking (1963) (U) Fact-based period drama, starring Charlton Heston. (T) 6.00 FILM When Hell Broke Loose (1958) (U) Second World War drama, starring Charles Bronson. (T)

7.00 Restoring England’s Heritage (T) 7.30 Swallowed by the Sea – Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Lost City (T)(R)

7.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special Presenter Adrian Chiles, Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna, Holby City’s Rosie Marcel and broadcaster Jon Snow compete. Last in the series.

7.00 Grand Designs Kevin McCloud returns to central France. (T)(R)

7.30 World War II in Colour The strategic firebombing of German cities. (T)(R)

8.20 Doctor Who The Earth is over-run with its own vegetation. (T)

8.30 Dad’s Army A German pilot is trapped on top of the town clock by his parachute. (T)(R)

8.00 The X Factor The remaining acts relive classic big-screen moments as they perform songs from the movies. The results are tomorrow at 8pm. (T)

8.00 Walking Through History: Bronte Country New series. Tony Robinson traces the childhoods of the Bronte siblings. (T)

9.05 Casualty Zoe makes a welcome return – and brings a surprise with her. (T) 9.55 The National Lottery Live The results of the Lotto and Thunderball draws. (T)

9.00 QI XL Extended edition. With Josh Widdicombe, Sue Perkins and Frank Skinner. (T) 9.45 Dylan Thomas: A Poet in New York Drama charting the poet’s final days. (T)(R)

8.25 5 News Weekend (T) 8.30 Live International Boxing: Monte Carlo Stuart Hall v Randy Caballero. Mark Pougatch presents coverage of the bout for the vacant IBF World Bantamweight title, held at La Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo. (T)

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Casualty, 9.05pm

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The Chase: Celebrity Special, 7pm

Rugby League: Four Nations, 6.30am

11.45 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) (T) 1.10 BBC News (T)

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 6.00 Nicole Scherzinger: The Hot Desk 6.10 You’ve Been Framed! 6.35 Emmerdale 9.25 Coronation Street 11.55 I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! Trials and Tribulations 12.55 FILM: Junior (1994) (PG) 3.05 FILM: Arthur and the Great Adventure (2009) (PG) 5.15 You’ve Been Framed! 5.45 FILM: Miss Congeniality (2000) (12) 8.00 FILM: Back to the Future Part II (1989) (PG) 10.10 The Xtra Factor 11.10 Celebrity Juice 11.55 The Job Lot 12.25 The X Factor 1.35 (GMT) The Xtra Factor 2.25 You’ve Been Framed! 2.50 Teleshopping 4.50 ITV2 Nightscreen ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 6.00 Movies Now 6.10 Inspector Morse 8.10 The Royal 10.15 The Darling Buds of May 12.40 FILM: Columbo: Etude in Black (1972) (PG) 2.40 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 1.05 Bomb Girls 1.55 Wycliffe 2.00 (GMT) ITV3 Nightscreen 2.30 Teleshopping

Grand Designs, 7pm

10.10 The Jonathan Ross Show On the sofa tonight are actor Daniel Radcliffe, actress Lindsay Lohan, former England captain Rio Ferdinand and comedian Russell Brand.

10.05 BBC News; Weather (T) 10.25 Match of the Day Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches; (T) National Lottery Update (T)

AFTER 1.05 Weather for the Week Ahead

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9.00 FILM This Means War (2012) (12) Premiere. Two spies fall in love with the same woman and use their talents to sabotage each other’s chances of romance. Comedy, with Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. (T)

Live International Boxing: Monte Carlo, 8.30pm

11.00 FILM The Accidental Husband (2008) (12) Romantic comedy, with Uma Thurman, Colin Firth and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. (T)

11.15 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.30 FILM The Beguiled (1971) (15) Drama, with Clint Eastwood. (T)

11.00 FILM Friends with Benefits (2011) (15) Romantic comedy, starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. (T)

11.00 Gotham Gordon is on the hunt for two child snatchers. (T)(R) 11.55 Access Showbiz news and gossip.

12.25 TOTP2 (T)(R) 1.25 FILM Kicks (2009) (15) Comedy drama, with Kerrie Hayes and Nichola Burley. (T) 1.45 (GMT) This Is BBC Two (T)

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

1.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (T)(R) 1.00 FILM (GMT) 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) (PG) (T) 2.30 Hollyoaks (T)(R) 4.30 NFL: Hard Knocks (T)(R) 5.30 NFL: The American Football Show (T)(R)

12.00 SuperCasino 3.10 (GMT) Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (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) 5.20 Angels of Jarm (T)(R) 5.30 Angels of Jarm (T)(R)

BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7

7.00 Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide 8.00 Top Gear 9.00 Sherlock 10.30 Live at the Apollo 11.00 Family Guy 1.35 The Revolution Will Be Televised 1.05 (GMT) Bad Education: The Finale 1.35 Live at the Apollo 2.05 Impractical Jokers 2.35 Fried 3.00 Close BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 7.00 Land of the Lost Wolves 8.00 Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession 9.00 The Code 10.50 Elvis: That’s All Right 60 Years On 11.50 Top of the Pops: 1979 12.30 Land of the Lost Wolves 1.30 Sounds of the Sixties 1.00 (GMT) Even More Guitar Heroes at the BBC 2.00 Maps: Power, Plunder and Possession 3.00 Close E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28 6.00 Desperate Housewives 6.50 Suburgatory 9.05 Rules of Engagement 11.00 Melissa & Joey 12.00 The 100 12.55 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 1.00 FILM: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) (U) 2.50 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 3.00 Made in Chelsea 4.00 New Girl 4.30 The

Big Bang Theory 5.00 FILM: Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992) (U) 6.50 Rude(ish) Tube Shorts 7.00 The Big Bang Theory 9.00 FILM: Limitless (2011) (15) 11.10 The Inbetweeners 12.10 How I Met Your Mother 1.10 (GMT) Rules of Engagement 1.35 The Cleveland Show 2.20 Bob’s Burgers 3.05 Make It or Break It 3.50 Smallville 4.30 Desperate Housewives MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 A Place in the Sun 9.35 Nelson’s Hospital: A Time Team Special 10.35 FILM: Beaches (1988) (12) 1.00 Four in a Bed 3.35 Location, Location, Location 4.40 Homes by the Sea 5.50 Nazi Megastructures 6.55 Gallipoli’s Lost Shipwrecks 8.00 Father Ted 9.05 8 Out of 10 Cats 10.45 Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh 11.50 Father Ted 12.20 8 Out of 10 Cats 1.00 (GMT) Location, Location, Location 2.05 Nelson’s Hospital: A Time Team Special 3.00 A Place in the Sun 3.40 Close FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15 11.00 Arizona Raiders (1965) (U) 12.50 Martin Scorsese

on Hugo 1.00 Home Alone 3 (1997) (PG) 3.00 The Parent Trap (1961) (PG) 5.40 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) (12) 9.00 Office Space (1999) (15) 10.45 Killer Joe (2011) (18) 12.50 The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) (18) 2.20 (GMT) The Comedian (2012) (15) 4.00 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 Would I Lie to You? 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 1.00 (GMT) QI XL 1.45 Russell Howard’s Good News Extra 2.30 Storage Hunters 3.20 MegaTruckers 4.00 Close 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 The Maze Runner Special 1.30 The Judge Special 2.00 The Middle 3.00 Inside RAF Brize Norton 5.00 Ashley Banjo’s Secret Street Crew 6.00 The Simpsons 7.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 8.00 Hawaii Five-0 9.00 FILM: The Jewel of the Nile (1985) (PG) 11.00 An Idiot Abroad 2 12.00 Costa Del Street Crime 1.00 Brit Cops: Zero Tolerance 1.00 (GMT) Road Wars 2.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 3.00 Emergency with Angela Griffin 4.00 Nothing to Declare 5.00 UK Border Force 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 11.15 The Leftovers 12.20 Gomorrah 1.25 Boardwalk Empire 1.35 (GMT) The Sopranos 2.50 Blue Bloods: Meet the Characters 3.00 The Devil’s Dinner Party 4.00 Fish Town

midnight every day to Brentwood, Billericay and surrounding areas on 98.0FM and at www.phoenixfm.com 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 26 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 27 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 28 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, OCTOBER 29 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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LIFESTYLE

weekend TV

Sunday’s TV SUNDAY BBC1

BBC2

ITV

Channel 4

Channel 5

6.00 (GMT) Breakfast (T) 7.35 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 Holiday of My Lifetime with Len Goodman (T) (R) 3.00 Talk to the Animals Zoologist Lucy Cooke concludes her exploration into animal communication. (T)(R) 4.00 Points of View (T) 4.15 Songs of Praise (T) 4.55 Life Story (T)(R) 5.55 BBC News; Regional News; Weather (T) 6.20 Countryfile (T)

6.00 (GMT) Great British Garden Revival (T)(R) 7.00 Countryfile: Autumn Special (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 Sweet Baby James (T)(R) 12.20 Exploring China: A Culinary Adventure (T)(R) 1.20 FILM War and Peace (1956) (U) (T) 4.40 Escape to the Continent (T) 5.10 Flog It! From Derby. (T)(R) 6.00 Inside the Animal Mind Chris Packham examines the problem-solving abilities of crows. (T)(R)

7.25 CITV: Sooty (T)(R) 7.35 Mr Bean: The Animated Series (T)(R) 7.50 Ultimate Spider-Man (T) 8.15 Horrid Henry (T) 8.30 Big Time Rush (T) 9.00 The Aquabats! Super Show! (T)(R) 9.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal (T) (R) 10.15 Murder, She Wrote (T)(R) 11.15 ITV News; Weather (T) 11.25 FILM Carry On Cleo (1964) (PG) (T) 1.05 All Star Family Fortunes (T)(R) 1.50 The Unforgettable Yootha Joyce (T)(R) 2.20 The X Factor (T)(R) 4.30 Downton Abbey (T)(R) 5.35 Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (T)(R) 6.30 ITV Regional News; Weather (T) 6.45 ITV News (T)

6.30 (GMT) How I Met Your Mother (T)(R) 7.00 How I Met Your Mother (T)(R) 7.25 Everybody Loves Raymond (T)(R) 8.30 Frasier (T)(R) 9.30 Sunday Brunch With Freddie Flintoff, Adam Richman, Gregory Porter and Jamie “JJ” Hamblett. (T) 1.00 American Football Live Atlanta Falcons v Detroit Lions (kick-off 1.30pm). (T) 5.00 The Simpsons Lisa falls for Nelson. (T)(R) 5.30 Channel 4 News (T) 5.55 FILM The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) (PG) Fantasy adventure, with Georgie Henley and Skandar Keynes. (T)

7.25 Milkshake!: Make Way for Noddy (T)(R) 7.35 Paw Patrol (T) 7.55 Little Princess (T)(R) 8.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky (T)(R) 8.25 Wanda and the Alien (T) 8.40 Zack and Quack (T) 8.55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (T)(R) 9.10 Jelly Jamm (T)(R) 9.25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (T) 10.00 Great South Run (T) 12.00 World’s Scariest Plane Landings (T) 12.45 FILM Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011) (U) (T) 2.25 FILM Kangaroo Jack (2003) (PG) (T) 4.10 FILM The Goonies (1985) (12) (T) 6.20 FILM Speed Racer (2008) (PG) (T)

7.20 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results Another couple perform their last dance, and Culture Club perform. (T)

7.00 Human Universe Professor Brian Cox discusses the possibility of alien life beyond Earth. (T)(R)

7.00 Keep It in the Family New series. Bradley Walsh hosts a game show in which families go head to head. (T)

8.00 Antiques Roadshow The team returns to Chenies Manor near Amersham in Buckinghamshire. (T)

8.00 Wonders of the Monsoon Documentary examining the plants and animals that thrive in monsoon areas. (T)

8.00 The X Factor Results Dermot O’Leary reveals who is safe and who has scored the lowest number of votes. (T)

8.00 Speed with Guy Martin New series. A challenge to ride a tandem non-stop for 24 hours. (T)

8.55 5 News Weekend (T)

9.00 Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered Dallas Campbell reveals new scientific research aimed at getting to the truth about the boy pharaoh’s death at just 19. (T)

9.00 Afghanistan: The Lion’s Last Roar? First of a two-part documentary telling the story of the conflict in Afghanistan. (T)

9.00 Downton Abbey Blake’s scheming starts to come to fruition, Edith takes drastic measures after receiving terrible news and Thomas reveals the truth to Baxter. (T)

9.00 Homeland Carrie intervenes when Fara fails to recruit a key asset. (T)

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

10.00 Russell Howard’s Good News The comedian’s weekly perspective on the news. (R) 10.30 The Fall Thriller, starring Gillian Anderson. (T)(R)

10.05 ITV News; Weather (T) 10.15 Harry’s South Pole Heroes Part one of two. Prince Harry joins four injured British soldiers on a 125-mile expedition in the Antarctic. (R)

11.40 The Apprentice The entrepreneurs create their own home fragrance ranges. (T)(R)

11.30 The Fall Gibson takes charge when the body of Spector’s latest victim is found. (T)(R)

11.15 Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Roger Moore The former Bond star recalls the highs and lows of his acting career and personal life. (T)(R)

10.05 FILM Four Lions (2010) (15) Four British Muslims form an incompetent terrorist cell and hatch a scheme to attack the London marathon. Chris Morris’ satirical comedy, starring Riz Ahmed and Kayvan Novak. (T)

9.00 FILM Angels & Demons (2009) (12) Academic adventurer Robert Langdon is called in by the Vatican to search for four kidnapped men in line to become Pope. Thriller sequel, starring Tom Hanks. (T)

12.30 The Fall (T)(R) 1.30 Sign Zone: Countryfile: Autumn Special (T)(R) 2.25 Holby City (T)(R) 3.25 This Is BBC Two (T)

12.15 The Store 2.30 Motorsport UK (T) 3.20 British Superbike Championship Highlights (T) 4.35 ITV Nightscreen 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (T)(R)

DAYTIME DAYTIME

Match of the Day 2, 10.30pm

77 88 99 10 11

AFTER 12.40 FILM Deceived (1991) (15)

12 12

62 SPORT

Psychological thriller, starring Goldie Hawn. (T) 2.25 Weather for the Week Ahead (T) 2.30 BBC News (T)

ITV2 SKY: 118 FV: 6 6.00 (GMT) Emmerdale 8.40 Coronation Street 11.05 The X Factor 1.20 The Xtra Factor 2.20 The Vamps: The Hot Desk 2.30 You’ve Been Framed! 3.05 FILM: Jurassic Park (1993) (PG) Action adventure, starring Sam Neill. 5.40 FILM: Back to the Future Part III (1990) (PG) Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox. 8.00 Scorpion 9.00 The Xtra Factor 10.00 Tricked 11.00 FILM: House of Wax (2005) (15) Horror, starring Elisha Cuthbert. 1.15 Dads 2.05 Fake Reaction 2.45 Teleshopping 5.45 ITV2 Nightscreen ITV3 SKY: 119 FV: 10 6.00 (GMT) A Touch of Frost 7.55 FILM: Carry On Loving (1970) (PG) Comedy, starring Sid James. 9.50 Heartbeat 11.55 Inspector Morse 2.00 Rosemary & Thyme 3.05 FILM: The Secret of My Success (1987) (PG) Comedy, starring Michael J Fox. 5.20 FILM: Columbo: Lovely but Lethal (1973) (PG) Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Martin Sheen. 6.55 Lewis 9.00 It’ll Be Alright on the Night’s Best of the Worst 10.00 FILM: Parenthood (1989) (15) Comedy

Downton Abbey, 9pm

Human Universe, 7pm

drama, starring Steve Martin. 12.30 William and Mary 2.20 Judge Judy 3.05 ITV3 Nightscreen 3.40 Emmerdale BBC3 SKY: 115 FV: 7 7.00 (GMT) Great Movie Mistakes 8.00 Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide 8.15 Doctor Who 9.00 Come Fly with Me 10.00 Family Guy 10.45 Bad Education: The Finale 11.15 The Revolution Will Be Televised 11.45 American Dad! 12.30 Comedy Fest Live 2013 1.30 Bad Education: The Finale 2.00 The Revolution Will Be Televised 2.30 Come Fly with Me 3.30 Bad Education: The Finale 4.00 Close BBC4 SKY: 116 FV: 9 7.00 (GMT) Under Milk Wood 8.00 Rome: A History of the Eternal City 9.00 Storyville: 112 Weddings 10.00 Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways 12.00 The Joy of Abba 1.00 Abba at the BBC 2.00 Agnetha: Abba & After 3.00 The Joy of Abba 4.00 Close E4 SKY: 136 FV: 28 6.00 (GMT) Make It or Break It 6.45 Happy Endings 8.25 The Mindy Project 8.55 How I Met Your Mother 9.55

Hollyoaks 12.25 Made in Chelsea 1.30 How I Met Your Mother 2.00 FILM: The Grinch (2000) (PG) Fantasy comedy, starring Jim Carrey. 4.05 Melissa & Joey 5.05 How I Met Your Mother 6.30 The Big Bang Theory 9.30 The Inbetweeners 10.30 Drifters 11.00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine 11.35 Rude Tube: Viral Ads 12.35 Glue 1.40 Rules of Engagement 2.35 Rude Tube: Viral Ads 3.30 Hollyoaks MORE4 SKY: 138 FV: 14 8.55 (GMT) Location, Location, Location 9.55 Location, Location, Location 11.00 Homes by the Sea 12.00 Building the Dream 1.05 Car SOS 2.10 Gadget Man 2.40 Four in a Bed 5.20 Come Dine with Me 8.00 Grand Designs 9.00 Nazi Megastructures 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut 10.50 Father Ted 12.30 Embarrassing Fat Bodies 1.35 Nazi Megastructures 2.40 Car SOS 3.35 Close FILM4 SKY: 315 FV: 15 11.00 (GMT) Dark Command (1940) (U) American Civil Warera Western, starring John Wayne. 1.00 Hocus Pocus (1993) (PG) Supernatural Disney comedy, starring Bette

Homeland, 9pm

The Da Vinci Code: The True Story, 11.45pm

11.45 The Da Vinci Code: The True Story Exploring the claims made in Dan Brown’s bestseller. (T)(R)

12.10 American Football Live. New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers (kick-off 12.30am). (T) 3.45 The Grid (T)(R) 4.10 Location, Location, Location (T)(R) 5.05 Win It Cook It (T) (R) 5.35 Countdown (T)(R)

12.40 Campus PD (T)(R) 1.05 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) 5.20 Angels of Jarm (T)(R) 5.30 Angels of Jarm (T)(R)

Midler. 2.55 Tooth Fairy (2010) (PG) Family comedy, starring Dwayne Johnson. 5.00 Dragonball Evolution (2009) (PG) Fantasy adventure, starring Justin Chatwin. 6.40 Hugo (2011) (U) Family adventure, starring Asa Butterfield. 9.00 Double Jeopardy (1999) (15) Thriller, starring Ashley Judd. 11.10 Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) (15) Comedy adventure sequel, starring Eddie Murphy. 1.15 This Boy’s Life (1993) (15) Drama, starring Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio. 3.40 Close DAVE SKY: 111 FV: 12 7.10 (GMT) Rocket City Rednecks 7.35 Rocket City Rednecks 8.00 Top Gear 9.00 MegaTruckers 9.30 Trawlermen 10.30 Extreme Fishing with Robson Green 11.30 Storage Hunters 6.00 Red Bull Cliff Diving 2014 6.40 World’s Most Dangerous Roads 8.00 Room 101 10.40 Crackanory 11.20 Room 101 2.00 Him & Her 2.30 Storage Hunters 4.00 Close SKY1 SKY: 106 6.00 (GMT) Hour of Power 7.00 Are You Smarter Than a 10

Year Old? 8.00 Glee 9.00 Inside Gatwick 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 Modern Family 6.00 The Simpsons 8.00 Futurama 8.30 The Simpsons 9.00 Hawaii Five-0. A Navy Seal’s daughter is kidnapped. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. A Navy contractor is murdered. 11.00 A League of Their Own 12.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 1.00 The Cafe 3.00 The Kumars 4.00 Nothing to Declare SKY ATLANTIC SKY: 108 6.00 (GMT) 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 10.10 FILM: Dangerous Liaisons (1988) (15) Period drama, starring John Malkovich and Glenn Close. 12.35 Gomorrah 1.35 True Detective 2.50 The Sopranos 4.00 Fish Town

BRENTWOOD EDITION

Stars & Suduko ARIES ARIES

LEO LEO

(March 21 – April 20) With people whizzing around you it is necessary to take a step back. Sometimes you wonder where you fit in to this whirlwind. Are your needs at odds with those around you? Everyone needs periods of adjustment and this is yours. Forget what is happening around you and make a list of your own needs. Where do you want to be in five years’ time? Don’t feel guilty for thinking of putting yourself first for a change.

SAGITTARIUS SAGITTARIUS

(July 23 – August 23) A suggestion made to someone some time ago is now being accepted. There is a chance to change your mind so give yourself time to consider. Something that you have always wanted is to hand. The circumstances may not be ideal but if you wait for perfection you could wait for a long time. Someone may be pressing for a decision on the festive period but given changing work patterns it may be too soon to make promises.

TAURUS TAURUS

VIRGO VIRGO

(April 21 – May 21) Listen to your partners, be they at work or at home. Is someone dropping not-too-subtle hints? Getting wrapped up in everyday matters can sometimes see us losing touch with the real emotional needs of others. Take a step back and evaluate the situation from their points of view. I am sure that it will be appreciated! Anything that is lacking in your physical life can now be addressed.

CAPRICORN CAPRICORN

(August 24 – September 23) You make small decisions all of the time. This week, however, what seems a small decision could have strong, ongoing effects. Be sharp to make it your best shot. A loved one could do with a little more attention. Find out what they would like to see happening in, say, five years’ time. The answer could surprise you! Keep a strong eye on the path ahead. No doubt there will be someone who will be there to distract your attention.

GEMINI GEMINI

LIBRA LIBRA

(May 22 – June 21) Love and luck are bound tightly together as this week begins. Being in the right place and saying the right words can be crucial. Be yourself by all means but be determined to be at your best. If you are feeling that there is nothing waiting around the corner for you, then think again. Nice things do happen to nice people sometimes! A bit of determination and an enthusiastic approach will sweep others along with you.

SCORPIO SCORPIO

(June 22 – July 22) Something that you make yourself is appreciated rather more than an expensive gift would be. Others know that your time is precious and won’t be taking you for granted. Jazzing up your romantic life is a piece of cake (does that give you a clue?) When someone doesn’t come up to expectations, be patient. However, make it clear that you hope that they will do better next time!

(December 22 – January 20) An emotional week such as this is can be good and bad. Boost the good by being with positive and supportive people. Realise that everything changes, even those things which seem out of your control. A brisk pace at work means good progress. Be aware that changes in this area are more for the good. Journeys bring awareness. Getting down to work and social commitments keeps you on a roll this week.

AQUARIUS AQUARIUS

(September 24 – October 23) A bout of good luck this week could make you suspicious. Are these things happening naturally or is there someone behind them? Does it really matter? Let go of those old insecurities and be prepared to enjoy yourself. There is so much to gain and what to lose?! Realise that others actually want you to be happy! Give yourself a treat. It may be something small but make it something that you do not usually do.

CANCER CANCER

(November 23 – December 21) Keep home and love life sparkling by giving small treats and attentions. Some tedious moments at work could be down to awkward technology. Take charge of this rather than letting it take charge of you. Keeping your mood sweet is down to the right attitude because once you leave work, you really should be shutting off from it! Make weekends a positive time by being where you want to be and in the right company.

(January 21 – February 19) A journey of a very personal nature is exciting and worrying in equal measure. You are feeling vital and alive with more love in your heart. A bright smile will win others over far more than a serious pout. An adventurous moment could see you planning a holiday to somewhere exotic. Be true to your own needs instead of just catering for others. Taking time to consider your own wants and needs should not make you feel guilty.

PISCES PISCES

(October 24 – November 22) Normally you look and aim for what you want in life. This week, however, is more dominated is looking at what you don’t want. Taking a more practical approach to your love life means that anything that is not right has to be dealt with. In telling someone how you feel you learn that their intentions are perfectly innocent. Sort the good from the bad and the negative from the positive.

(February 20 – March 20) There is plenty of love and affection around. The question is how much is coming your way? Online experiences give pause for thought. A light-hearted approach, though, is sometimes needed. Although you cannot take things at face value, a little research can reveal amazing things. Nothing is black and white. When in doubt take a step backwards and make sure that you are on your chosen path.

SUDUKO SUDOKU Last week’s solutions

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Puzzle Corner

DOUBLE DOUBLE CROSSWORD CROSSWORDS

Quick Clues: Across

Down

4. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 18. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19.

Nominal (7) Above board (6) Pacify (7) Serviette (6) Hypothesis (6) Talk (8) Depose (8) Grumble (6) Believe (6) Scent (7) Shrew (6) Make good (7)

CODEWORD CODEWORD Cryptic Clues: Across 4. How to fight miserliness? (4,3) 8. Makes a run to clinch the match (6) 9. It’s the least one can expect (7) 10. It should get you into hot water (6) 11. A need to include fifty covered in oil (6) 12. Strange patterns found in church (8) 18. Abandon royal dignity (8) 20. Here you have to acknowledge defeat (4,2) 21. Sleeps soundly (6) 22. A commodity extensively used (7) 23. He may supply you, provisionally at least (6) 24. Evidence of a leak? Tell the attendant! (7)

Join (7) Snake (7) Floodgate (6) Powerless (8) Rough (6) Affirm (6) Saviour (8) Hearty (7) Garland (7) Mourn (6) Equipment (6) Recluse (6)

Each number in the grid represents a different letter of the alphabet and every letter of the alphabet is used. Use the given letters to the right of the main grid to start you off.

Down 1. Matters of some

7. Unaccustomed to

being new? (6)

14. Cheer ironically from

a military quarter (7)

gravity (7) 2. A struggle to

maintain faith (4,3) 3. People mending pipes (6) 5. Shaken and upset (8) 6. Greeted in stony fashion? (6)

13. Passing pleasing, perhaps (8)

15. America turns up in simple setting as a rule (7) 16. Something fishy that is of help to a sportsman (6) 17. Establishes upsets, perhaps (4,2)

SPIRAL 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. 1

19. Disregard some sign or emblem (6)

KAKURO KAKURO

9 22

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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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Crustacean Seethe Molten rock Dull pain Heroic Cook Standard Metal

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Aquatic bird New Zealand bird Lazy Jug Grass Information Elderly Entrance

Keyword clue: A U.S. state

Last solutions LASTweek’s WEEK’S ANSWERS

WORD WHEEL WORD WHEEL

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.

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

Cryptic: Across: 1 Undesirable; 9 One; 10 Destroyer; 11 Elbow; 13 Shingle; 14 On duty; 16 Detour; 18 Re-elect; 19 Mated; 20 Promotion; 21 Per; 22 Oddly enough. Down: 2 Nee; 3 Endow; 4 Insist; 5 Air-line; 6 Lay a ghost; 7 Come to grips; 8 Free traders; 12 Bad second; 15 Trefoil; 17 Strike; 19 Mango; 21 Peg. Quick: Across: 1 Stereoscope; 9 Cow; 10 Decompose; 11 Elfin; 13 Recited; 14 Enrich; 16 Please; 18 Avarice; 19 Sweet; 20 Exhibited; 21 Lei; 22 Predecessor. Down: 2 Tow; 3 Rodin; 4 Occurs; 5 Comical; 6 Prostrate; 7 Accelerates; 8 Dead certain; 12 Forgather; 15 Climbed; 17 Hectic; 19 Sides; 21 Leo. Codeword: 1=Y, 2=R, 3=M, 4=W, 5=B, 6=Q, 7=A, 8=K, 9=X, 10=U, 11=D, 12=V, 13=I, 14=F, 15=S, 16=H, 17=E, 18=J, 19=L, 20=P, 21=G, 22=Z, 23=T, 24=O, 25=N, 26=C

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n VOLVO has unveiled an allnew XC90. The core of the new range will be the Momentum model. Above this sits two more. The R-Design has a sports-inspired look and the Inscription model is elegant with an even more luxurious experience. n PEUGEOT has added two new models to its popular 308. The 308 GT Line capitalises on the sporting character of the GT. Meanwhile, the 308 Sportium is a new special edition model for retail customers and features Peugeot’s ultraefficient three-cylinder petrol engine. n NISSAN has updated its multi-award winning Qashqai range with the launch of a brand new n-tec trim model. The new grade replaces Acenta Premium in the Qashqai line-up and is positioned between the existing Acenta and Tekna.

Fuel prices tumble THERE is some great news for motorists as fuel prices continue to fall to their lowest prices in four years. With a glut of oil being extracted around the world, Brent crude prices fell more than a dollar to a 27-month low of $84.54 at one point, down more than 20 per cent from the June high of $115.06. Motorists are feeling the benefit of the recent drops on the forecourt as the average cost of a litre of petrol dived to 124.9p on Monday, according to website PetrolPrices.com. This is the lowest since January 2011 when prices were

inflated by the Chancellor’s VAT hike to 20 per cent. Motorists have been helped by pledges from supermarkets to cut up to 5p a litre off petrol. But an AA spokesman said further big reductions were dependent on international markets and producers were unlikely to tolerate lower prices forever: “It may be a false dawn to say low prices will be around for a while but we should enjoy it while it is there.” Cheapest prices around are: Shell, Brook Street, Brentwood, at 124.9p for unleaded and Esso, Warley Service Station, Southend Arterial, 128.9p for diesel.

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CHRIS MANNING a CO2 figure of 95g/km and combined fuel economy figure of 78.5 mpg. The range of engines is comprehensive with a 1.2-litre petrol engine which has power outputs of 85 and 110 PS. There is also a larger 1.4-litre unit of 125 and 150 PS, which are turbocharged and come with Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems. For diesel power, a 1.6-litre with 90 and 110 PS are joined by a 2.0-litre diesel with 150 PS and are available with either manual or DSG automatic gearboxes, although the 1.2-litre petrol 85 PS engine is not. Volkswagen expect that the

best seller will be the midrange SE version fitted with a 1.6-litre 110 PS diesel engine, which is priced at £22,585. With economy in mind, it returns a healthy 72.4 mpg figure and CO2 level of 101g/ km, and was the first version I tested on a recent driving day. First impressions is that the amount of glass space from the square-shaped windows makes for great all-round visibility, particularly for reversing, as the glazed area lets you know where the rear corners are. With enough space for five adults passengers, the rear seat not only has a recline feature but also slides backwards and forwards by 18cm (7in) to increase legroom or boot space. This measures 500 litres and 590 litres with the seats slid forward. The

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dashboard has typical Teutonic functionality, although it’s a little bit plain with different shades of grey and muted silver. It could do with a splash of chrome to liven it up, but is extremely well built and logically laid out to perform its function without fuss. Out on the road the Golf SV handles extremely well for a tall car. The 1.6-litre diesel engine performed well, the only minus point was that it droned slightly at 30 mph in fourth gear and selecting third

was a sensible option to let the engine rev slightly higher. The second drive of the day was in a petrol-engined version with a 1.4-litre 125 PS engine. An increase in power made this engine more lively and smooth, but it suffers against the diesel with a slightly higher CO2 output of 121g/km and lower combined mpg figure of 54.3. Standard kit on the new Volkswagen Golf SV includes a 5.8-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone and media

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TOTTENHAM Hotspur take on Europa League group winners Asteras Tripolis at White Hart Lane tonight. Spurs will be hoping for a much-needed win tonight if they want to advance further. Spurs return to league action on Sunday with the visit of Newcastle United to The Lane.

LEYTON Orient have signed striker Gianvito Plasmati until the end of the season, subject to clearance. Italian Plasmati, 31, made his Serie A debut with Catania in 2007 but has been without a club since leaving Siena this year. The Orient hope he will fire them up from their current lowly position.

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SSEX Leopards continued their unbeaten start with their third win out of three matches in the National trophy. They beat Westminster Warriors 82-56 at Harlow on Saturday. The Cats led from the buzzer with Lawrence Brown opening the home team’s account. Captain Albert Margai and Dave Ajumobi scored well during the second and third periods to keep the Leopards ahead. Margai opened the third period scoring and Leopards kept their lead in double figures throughout the quarter before Margai capped a 10-2 run at the foul line to send his side into the final break 58-38 ahead. The lead peaked at 26 on a Brown hook shot with 3:11 on the clock in Leopards’ third win in the National Trophy. Margai and Byron Richards led the way for the Cats with 14 points apiece, with Margai adding seven assists. Will Ashby and Dave Adjumobi finished with 11 points each, with the latter

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pulling down seven rebounds. Swedish centre Lukas Winegarner marked his successful home debut with a 12 rebound, 10 point double as all nine Leopards got on the score sheet and logged at least 17 minutes playing time. Leopards will look to seal a place in the National Cup quarter-final when they host London Lituanica at the Brentwood Centre on Sunday, tip-off 4pm. n LAST week’s defeat away to Kent has been declared null and void due to a substandard court. This means The Cats need two points from their remaining three games to seal top spot in their group and advance to the quarter finals.

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Dismal afternoon ACORN BOYS TAKE ON OLDER TEAM B O RENTWOOD’S mounting injury list took its toll on Saturday, when they were without eight first team regulars. Director of Rugby Steve Killington played in the front row for the first time in his long career with Rob Mead and Chris Stewart returning to the side after long absences. Ruislip dominated the opening exchanges ensuring the game was all but over in the opening 25 minutes. Ball handling errors and a lack of pace prevented Brentwood from mounting any serious threats. Further injuries robbed Brentwood of fly half Henry Bird and second row Rob Hobbs just before half time. Brentwood did rally in the second

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half with the forwards gaining over the home pack early on. Tom Knight burst through to score Brentwood’s’ first try with Charly Inwood converting the extra points to cut the deficit. However, Ruislip showed their superiority with clever play in midfield creating an opening for them to score another try which was converted to extend their lead to 34-7. Chris Stewart scored Brentwood’s 2nd try, converted by Harry Watson, but Ruislip added another try just before the final whistle to round off Brentwood’s dismal afternoon.

LD BRENTWOOD Acorns faced tough competion against Stanford Le hope in the preliminary round of the Essex Cup, with Stanford running in three tries to take the first half score to 19-0. Acorns battled hard against a team a league above them and won the rucking battle with impressive work by Evan Barnes, Toby Deacon and Frank Parish. Their only try came from a well-executed switch move by the two centres which allowed Tim Mason to dart through and score a try, converted by the man of the match Luke Savage. However, Stanford Le hope scored a further four tries, beinging the final score to 40-7.

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FA Trophy preliminary replay Brentwood Town 1 Redhill 1 FA Trophy Preliminary Round

BRENTWOOD Town and Redhill will meet again on Tuesday after their FA Trophy preliminary round tie at The Arena ended in a 1-1 draw. Yeshaya Lomotey gave the hosts an early lead but Brentwood were reduced to 10 men on 66 minutes when jointmanager Danny Dafter was shown a red card. Redhill were unable to exploit the numerical advantage, until Chris O’Flaherty equalised for the Lobsters midway through the second half in the 65th minute. O’Flaherty’s corner-kick curled directly into the Brentwood net. “We’ve got so many injuries at the moment, it would have been nice to have the week off and then go into the Soham game next Saturday with a full-strength squad,” said Brentwood’s joint-boss Adam Flanagan. The winner of Tuesday’s replay at Kiln Brow will face Biggleswade Town at home in the first qualifying round. Brentwood: Bowles, Mbulu, Baucutt, Stokes (C), O’Rawe, Ngandu, Dobbs (Bankole 83’), Dafter, Kabodi (Stanley 73’), Lomotey, Bantick. Unused subs: Joslin, Pellin.

n SHENFIELD High school U16’s boys football team caused a major upset in the National Cup after beating former champions Whitgift School 3-2 in the fifth round. The Croydon school, coached by ex-Crystal Palace boss Steve Kember, provides players for Chelsea and Palaces’ Academies and beat Shenfield last year. Shenfield came from 2-0 down to record a great victory after two goals from Rawlins and the winner from Cosgrave ensured Shenfields passage into the next round.

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here have been many headlines about low-rate mortgages during the last week and, while there are some bargains out there, the large fees associated with many low rates can add substantially to the cost of borrowing. HSBC has gone below the 1% line with its 0.99% twoyear +1.15% year discount tracker. The product has a large fee of 99 and £1,999 and is available for loans up to £500,000 at 60% 5% LTV. loan-to-value (LTV). That large fee may make it more sting expensive overall than higher rates that nevertheless ge up to come with lower fees or no fees at all. 0. New Other HSBC mortgages include a two-year fixed-rate out a twoup to 60% LTV at 1.99% with a lower booking fee of n benefit £999 from and a fee-saver at 2.39% with no booking fee. A e discount 60% LTV lifetime tracker with HSBC is currently 1.99% tly 5.19%, (Bank of England base rate plus 1.49%) with a booking ayable onfee of £999 or 2.39% (Bank of England base rate plus 1.89%) with no fee. TV Save tSB also offers a range of loans at 60% LTV, though d by up to there are limits to the size of loan which borrowers with a £999 should be aware of. The cheapest, at 1.79%, has a fee of time buyers), £1,995, but is only available for loans between £200,000 ith a £999 and £1m. A rate of 2.14% comes with a lower fee of £999 me buyers). and a wider loan size range of between £5,000 and £1m. om an The fee-free option at 2.54% is only available on loans ustomer rates. below £200,000.

The facts For sale: Mixed commercial farm in idyllic setting incorporating vineyard, orchard, farm shop, bottle store, and more. Location: Brook Farm, Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB. 12 miles south of Bury St Edmunds. Plot: Approx. 52.37 hectares (129.41 acres). Guide price: £1.21m, including freehold of the land and buildings. Method of sale: By private treaty as a whole or in four lots.

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we take a quick look at some of the best new home loan rates Norwich and peterborough Building Society is offering a two-year tracker discounted to 1.49% with a £345 fee on loans up to 60% LTV. For those with smaller deposits, Leeds Building Society has refreshed rates on its range of five-year fixed-rate mortgages from 3.39% to 3.34% at up to 80% LTV, and from 3.99% to 3.79% up to 85% LTV. Both new rates have a £999 fee. The Society also offers a feeassisted five-year fixed-rate mortgage up to 85% LTV, reduced from 4.14% to 3.99%. This comes with a £199 fee, free standard valuation up to £335 and assisted legal services for standard remortgages. Santander is offering two-year fixed-rate and tracker mortgages to home movers and first-time buyers looking to borrow up to 80% LTV. Their two-year fixed rate is 2.79% with a booking fee of £995. For loans up to 85% LTV, Santander is offering a two-year fixed rate to home movers and first-time buyers via intermediaries at 3.19% with a fee of £995 or 3.79% with no fee on loans up to £750,000.

Coventry Building Society has a two-year +1.15% Bank Base Rate Tracker, with fees of £999 and valuation of up to £670 on loans up to 65% LTV. Leek Building Society is offering existing borrowers a two-year fixed-rate mortgage up to 75% with no fee on loans up to £500,000. New customers with a 25% deposit who take out a twoyear discounted mortgage with Leek can benefit from an introductory rate of 1.74%, a massive discount on Leek’s standard variable rate, currently 5.19%, no application fee and £250 cashback payable on completion. Meanwhile, all of Nationwide’s 95% LTV Save to Buy mortgage rates have been reduced by up to 0.70%. The two-year fixed-rate is 4.79% with a £999 fee (with a reduced fee of £499 for first-time buyers), and the three-year fixed rate is 5.19% with a £999 fee for new borrowers (£499 for first-time buyers). Existing mortgage customers benefit from an additional 0.10% discount on the new customer rates.

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£385,000

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This established, FOUR BEDROOM family home is positioned in the highly sought after St Martin’s School catchment area, within one mile of Shenfield High Street and station. The property offers substantial family accommodation and benefits from a carriage driveway and garage.

There is no disputing the power of the internet and the property portals (we certainly wouldn’t change them) but hey, don’t move too far away from the professionals who are experts in your local area. We have experience in your community and years behind us in matching buyers and sellers. There is SO MUCH MORE to the house buying and selling process than meets the eye.

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Then along came Rightmove, Zoopla, Find a Property and countless other property portals. You are now able to access all estate agents and properties at the touch of a button. You can search anywhere in the world without having to visit the location itself, view the inside of a house without actually going to see it and more often than not view the entire floor plan of your perspective home.

It is common to think that the only skill in an estate agent is to arrange a viewing and wear a cheap suit! Not everyone wants their home ‘picked on’ by non-complimentary viewers! Here at The Home Partnership we have many retained clients that we match to properties on ‘one off viewings’, without a house even going on the open market. With careful negotiations and skill we are able to liaise between parties to enable both clients achieving a mutually beneficial outcome, specified not only by price but also timescales and personal circumstances. Then, not forgetting the part that we play once the price has been agreed. Progressing a sale to completion takes on average 3 months - we only take a fee from you if you ACTUALLY move. Here, we pride ourselves on the time that we take in ensuring all links in the chain are fully up to date – this includes other estate agents, solicitors and of course YOU! We want you to come in and see us (not wearing cheap suits!) and have a chat about the ups and downs of the sometimes stressful process that is house moving. We’ve made our home a nice place to come and visit and hope you’ll pop in and see us, tell us what you need and we will do our best to help you with or without the internet ....!

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Chancellor Park

Great Baddow

Fixed Price £90,000

Modern one bed second floor apartment. 75% fixed equity shared ownership property.

Chelmsford City Centre

£499,995

£250,000

Offers over £290,000

Substantial five bedroom detached house, lounge, dining room, study, fitted kitchen with utility room Two double bedroom, larger than average retirement Special price for viewing event only on Saturday 25 October, viewing by appointment only. Two double apartment with communal residents’ garden and bedroom first floor duplex apartment situated within a historical building. NO ONWARD CHAIN. and open plan breakfast area. Outside there is a double garage and a 43ft x 46ft rear garden. parking area.

Old Moulsham

£409,995

Chelmsford

£379,995

£235,000

Three storey town house with four bedrooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, lounge on second Older Style three bed detached house with off road Open House event Saturday 25 October between 12noon and 1pm, no appointment needed. Three bedroom semi-detached for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN! floor with juliet style balconies and three bath/shower rooms. For sale with complete onward chain! parking. Close to Grammar Schools.

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BRENTWOOD £235,000

BRENTWOOD £250,000

A choice of two one bedroom maisonettes, one featuring a private garden and both with private parking to the front. Ideal first time buy or investment properties offered for sale with vacant possession. Located close to the vibrant High Street. EPC rating: C

BRENTWOOD

A first floor two bedroom apartment situated within this contemporary development close to Brentwood’s mainline station. This spacious property benefits from large private balcony and allocated parking. EPC rating: B

An ideal investment opportunity, this spacious first floor two bedroom apartment is being marketed with a sitting tenant. The property is within easy access of Brentwood station and benefits from a secure allocated parking space. EPC rating: C

OFFERS OVER £300,000

BRENTWOOD £325,000

INGRAVE £475,000

A recently refurbished end of terrace house featuring a contemporary style theme throughout including a stunning kitchen, living room with solid wood floor and first floor bathroom. EPC rating: D

PILGRIMS HATCH

A semi detached three bedroom house within walking distance of Brentwood’s vibrant High Street and mainline station. The property benefits from a garage and off street parking to the rear. EPC rating: D

Set in the popular village of Ingrave a semi detached house offering spacious and open plan accommodation throughout. The property benefits from a private driveway providing off street parking and attractive rear garden. EPC rating: C

BRENTWOOD £499,950

BRENTWOOD

OIRO £595,000

BRENTWOOD £775,000

A detached house situated within a central location close to the High Street and mainline station. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors and featuring a three tier landscaped rear garden, private driveway and integral garage. EPC rating: D

An extended four bedroom semi detached period house featuring a classic interior throughout. This fine home is an excellent example of a period property offering spacious accommodation combined with a stunning interior. EPC rating: D

An imposing detached house enjoying a desirable cul-du-sac position set off Honeypot Lane, adjacent to picturesque farmland. Offering spacious accommodation carefully arranged over two floors. EPC rating: D

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Brentwood

CUTTING EDGE ARCHITECTURE

Close to Brentwoods mainline station & High Street is this three bedroom detached house offering cutting edge architecture. Contemporary open plan first floor living accommodation is based around a stunning central atrium providing access to a secluded private courtyard.

£455,000

West Brentwood SPACIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED HOME

Extremely well presented and spacious three double bedroom semi detached family home. The property also benefits from an attractive 45’ rear garden.

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£725,000

West Brentwood

STUNNING FOUR BEDROOM HOME OVER THREE LEVELS

Having undergone substantial recent improvements, the impressive accommodation over three levels includes 28’ kitchen/diner, 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and refitted bathroom. The property enjoys a rear garden in excess of 180’.

£785,000

Herongate BEAUTIFUL STOCK BRICK DETACHED HOME

Beautiful 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.

£575,000

Brentwood

BEAUTIFUL EXTENDED PERIOD FOUR BED SEMI

Period halls adjoining, semi detached house offering extended living accommodation which requires some finishing and includes a large lounge/ diner, space for wet room, fitted kitchen opening to a family room.

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Brentwood

£1000 PCM

SOUGHT AFTER GALLERIES DEVELOPMENT, FURNISHED

Beautiful one bedroom apartment in this sought after development.Within easy reach of Brentwood Station. Original features including honeycomb ceilings, lounge open plan to fitted kitchen with appliances, secure underground parking.

Brentwood

£2000 PCM

THREE BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME, UNFURNISHED

Delightful three bedroom detached character home, first floor bathroom/wc, ground floor shower room/wc, lounge/dining room, beautiful fitted kitchen with appliances and granite work surfaces.

Ingatestone

£1350 PCM

WITHIN 1 MILE OF STATION, UNFURNISHED

Three bedroom semi detached house. Fitted kitchen with appliances, large lounge, first floor bathroom/wc, loft room, double length garage, exterior workshop, parking for four vehicles to front, attractive rear garden.

Wyatts Green

Guide Price £350,000

OFFERED WITH VACANT POSSESSION

A three bedroom detached house which has been extended with a conservatory on the back of the lounge and has been well maintained throughout with UPVC double glazed leaded light windows.

Stondon Massey

£479,950

FOUR BEDROOMS WITH COMPLETE CHAIN

Situated close to the village green with its duck pond and pub is this detached house with en-suite dressing room and shower room to the master bedroom and three reception rooms.

CLOSE TO ONGAR TOWN CENTRE

A 3 bedroom detached house which has a 50’ garden and a block paved driveway leading to a semi integral garage. No on-going chain.

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Blackmore

£420,000

Ongar

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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. Situated in a country lane. Parking for two vehicles.

Horsemanside

£575,000

SPECTACULAR VIEWS OVER COUNTRYSIDE

Offering a mixture of modern, contemporary and period charm and sitting on an overall plot that is approximately 170’ x 83’ is this two/three bedroom cottage views over open countryside.

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Hook End

FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER FIELDS

£715,000

Set some 60’ back from the road is this deceptively spacious 4/5 bedroom chalet style house. Standing on a plot of just under 300’ with wonderful field views to the rear from beautiful mature gardens.

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Doddinghurst

£1,400,000

15TH CENTURY PERIOD FARMHOUSE A charming and beautifully refurbished period detached farmhouse, believed to be the second oldest house in the area, situated in 4.5 acres of land with annexe, swimming pool and tennis court. Having a rural feel, yet being within walking distance to local schools and amenities.

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BLACKMORE

£899,950

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH PLANS PASSED A 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.

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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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tHe fIrSt HOMeS HAve gone on sale at Taylor IsWimpey’s it worth buying property during the in Witham, Maltings Park development off-plan of construction? Absolutely. Essex, stage following the launch weekend at the end of The value of the property is locked at the an array September. The development willinprovide time of purchase, which provides the potential of two-, three-, fourand five-bedroom home types, for capital growth from completion. There is located off Owers Road. often thefirst opportunity tohomes make client choicesPark will The release of at Maltings toinclude personalise your home and, depending the two-bedroom ‘Dovedale’ andon ‘Edale’ coach timescale, can also give buyers the time to houses and two-bedroom ‘Canford’ house. Threeincrease the amount of deposit they put down. bedroom designs will include the ‘Flatford’, ‘Ashton’ and ‘Garsdale’, four-bedroom houses will include the What is Swan New Homes’ USP? Swan New ‘Stanton’, ‘Easton’ and ‘Bosworth’, while the fiveHomes offers an ‘all-in’ product. This means bedroom ‘Kensington’ property will also be available there are no hidden extra costs at move-in to reserve. – the client will not be charged extra costs Prices at Maltings Park will start from £174,995 to install flooring, appliances and carpets. and properties will be available through the Help to The idea is that the buyer is able to move Buy Scheme, which requires a deposit of as little as straight in, or to let the property immediately. 5%. Additionally, Swan is an ethical builder and The development is located on southwestern does not have shareholders, so all profits are outskirts of Witham and will provide public open reinvested in the group to fund affordable spaces, playing fields and an all-weather multi-use housing projects. games areaout in addition You can find more at to these new homes. Witham town centre is a mile away.020 3675 8554 www.swannewhomes.co.uk

Outline plans submitted for 500 new homes in rayleigh COUNtrYSIDe PrOPertIeS HAS put in an outline planning application for a development ofn 500 homes and its own primary school, nursery, shops and clinic, to be built just outside Rayleigh. The proposed site is on Green Belt land located to the north of London Road and south of Rawreth Lane. The development would provide a significant contribution to the recently approved – and controversial – Rochford Council Local Plan document, which earmarks the likely location of some 4,000 homes that need to be built between now and 2021. Cllr Ian Ward, said: “We are obliged to accommodate these dwellings and we will be ensuring the infrastructure is there to cope with the perceived problems. When the detailed plans come through, we will work to make

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Flat prices have increased by over £50,000 in the last decade tHe PrICe Of fLAtS has increased by 32% over the last ten years, more than double the 15% increase seen across all residential properties, according to new data released by Halifax. This significant price increase is largely due to the performance of flat prices in London, where such properties represent a higher proportion of the market than in other towns and cities. Detached homes (12%) and bungalows (13%)

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