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Liz Wade Family Days Out Blog Follow Liz Wade and her two boys as they check out the best family attractions in the South East

Getting back to nature

LIZ WADE goes for a stroll in Harold Court Woods to discover one of the area’s hidden havens while learning about its wonderfully varied past

A MATURING woodland is offering some much needed open space in an area surrounded by houses, close to the busy A12 in Harold Wood.
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Greg Fidgeon Fidge Blog Our blog has a primary focus on local news and events. Stop by to read and respond to our opinions on the latest in your area.

Rage on the roads

I LIKE to think of myself as a pretty decent and courteous driver.
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In partnership with Cycles UK Gearing Up... Green Getaways Blog Inspired by a trip to the glorious Lee Valley Country Park, Yellow Advertiser reporter Paul Giles gets in the saddle to explore the Essex and East London backwaters. Over the next two years, the YA will visit more than 100 country parks and nature reserves using only public transport and a fold-up bike.

Eastbrookend Country Park, Romford

I WAS supposed to be visiting a ‘countryside’ park, but travelling towards the City by train, I have to admit that my expectations were low.
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Travel Blog Read all about the YA team's adventures around the world...

Grape escapes in Germany

SHAKING my head in disbelief, I put the glass back down on the table.
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