While it can be a bit of an acquired taste, pantomime is a long-standing Christmas tradition in the UK. It all began sometime in the 15th century as an offshoot of the Mummer’s Play but echoes of its many tropes, including comedy, dancing, and slapstick...
There is one week left for Harlow residents and businesses to have their say on new planning policies Harlow Council wishes to adopt as it consults on its Design Guide. In particular, the council is inviting views on building heights in the town centre, privacy...
we are handmade Christmas Craft Fair Returning to Foakes Hall for an 11th year, this Fair will feature over 30 makers and artists selling the latest in contemporary and vintage inspired items. This will be the ideal place for shoppers to find those special gifts for...
A resident of HARP, Southend's homeless charity, is keen to raise awareness of how his lifelong battle to get his dyslexia recognised eventually led to him becoming homeless. Neil Bush, 50, has struggled to find suitable employment for the past twenty years, as numerous employers had...
Told with the energy and excitement of athletic choreography on a towering parkour 'construction site', ON EDGE tells the story of how modern slavery exists under our noses, within our communities, outside our knowledge. Created by physical theatre/dance company Justice in Motion the work reveals...
Essex-based artisan crisp brand Fairfields Farm has been announced as the winner of three coveted Great Taste Awards in this year’s highly competitive competition. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world, Fairfields Farm scooped three 1-star Gold Awards in 2021’s competition for its Fairfields Farm...
Todd Phillips' ground-breaking, award-winning film Joker will be screened with the accompaniment of a live orchestra playing composer Hildur Guðnadóttir's award-winning score, with a special performance in Southend: Joker- Live in Concert will be in Southend's Cliffs Pavilion on 25 October. Central to the emotional journey...
Local NHS communications staff have won two national awards to recognise their work during COVID-19 to make sure no-one got left behind re. COVID-19 vaccinations and for a thank-you campaign in tribute to the commitment shown by the wider NHS workforce. Mid and South Essex...
Hordes of adult learners flocked through the doors of ACL Essex (Adult Community Learning) in Colchester at the Wilson Marriage centre for its latest open day. The centre held its first face-to-face open event since before lockdown and was keen to showcase their latest range of...
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, met with local scouts to see how they have adapted to the challenges presented by coronavirus. Recently, Stephen met with the 1st Pitsea and Vange Scout Group to see how they have been progressing since the...
