Three fifths of East Anglian residents (60%) believe spending thousands of pounds on a university degree is not worth the debt when it comes to improving career chances, according to new research from Greene King. The research, which was conducted for the UK’s leading hospitality apprenticeship...
As part of Basildon New Town's 70th anniversary, Basildon Council and Eastgate Shopping Centre are celebrating 70 years with 70 Basildon Heroes - and we need your nominations. Our heroes can be individuals, businesses or community, voluntary, education, sports or cultural organisations. We’re looking for people...
In an international study of 11,000 adults across the globe the UK has ranked the worst at having their hearing checked. The research commissioned by MED-EL to mark World Hearing Day (3rd March) found that almost half of Brits (46%) admitted having never gone for...
A woman who survived cancer, proposed to her partner, and used a Red Cross wheelchair on her wedding day, wants people to volunteer this International Wheelchair Day – so more people can be helped to regain their independence, just like she did. Madeleine Wickett, 64,...
City power players have been celebrated in 2019's London Power 100 list which was released today. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, rapper Stormzy, Sir David Attenborough and Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex where ranked in the top 30 of London’s power list of the 100 most influential...
Basildon based RSE Group is continuing to build on its reputation as a leader in the industry throughout National Apprenticeship Week (4 March – 8 March) by celebrating the successes of its apprentices. Led by Founder and MD, Russell Stilwell, RSE Group is committed to...
Four new bench seats have been installed close to the War Memorial at Cowdray Crescent, in one of the final civic acts organised by Colchester Borough Council to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. The seats, costing £650 each, feature the motto 'Lest We Forget' and...
Business confidence in the East of England held steady at six per cent during February, with firms saying they would move to create new jobs, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the region report a slight drop in confidence...
Technology company Square is offering business owners in Rochford District a special offer to get them started with card payments. The initiative has been set up to enable small businesses in the area to start accepting cards and encourage people to continue to spend their...
Families can enjoy new outdoor facilities thanks to a joint improvement programme from Basildon Council and local community group Heart of Pitsea Big Local. New play equipment including swings, climbing frames and slides has been installed at Winifred Road recreation ground alongside a specially-designed outdoor gym....
