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Where is the ‘coolest’ place to live in Essex?
A town in Essex has been named the 'coolest' place to live in the UK. Manningtree which sits on the banks of the River Stour, appears at the very top of The Times newspaper's annual list of postcodes to move to in 2026. The coastal parish has since been named the best place to live in the East of England too!
BBC Essex reporter Elliot Deady went along to find out more...
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