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Higham Ferrers Tourism's forthcoming Chichele Garden Fair might not be quite Chelsea Flower Show, but it's bound to attract garden lovers from near and far.

They include a popular route linking Stanway and Layer De La Haye. Footpath 31, in Stanway, is shutting from its junction with Olivers Lane through to footpath four, in Layer. It will close from Saturday and is due to reopen next Friday, while works are carried out to Chest Wood B Footbridge. * Colchester’s footpath 100 is closing on Saturday, from its junction with Wells Road. It will remain shut until April 2 while the Wells Road footbridge is repaired and the alternative route wi...