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He agrees with Finley that UK crows are loud and lively, but says he usually blocks most of it out.

There is some talk about how things used to be, in the world and in themselves, and a few aches and pains are mentioned, but age isn’t especially an issue — everyone’s pretty lively.

"It's always buzzing when live bands perform, and on sunny days, the crowds spilling onto the pavements add to the lively atmosphere," he said.

Publisher Vern Nelson started off as the resident loudmouth in its lively comments section before becoming a contributor, then taking over Orange Juice altogether in 2010.

The Essex town was ranked number one from a shortlist of 72 locations, ranging from lively capital cities to the remote village of Maenclochog in Pembrokeshire.