SPRING has finally sprung and although the weather may not quite be there yet, Essex & Suffolk Water is finalising plans to harness its power to help protect the environment. Essex & Suffolk Water is part of the Northumbrian Water Group (NWG), which is drafting in...
Haven House Children’s Hospice has launched a new two-year partnership with The Liberty Shopping Centre in Romford. Through the partnership Haven House staff will be able to hold bucket collections, sign-up volunteers and fundraise across regular events at The Liberty. In recent years Haven House has sought to...
A growing partnership between Help for Heroes and Essex Wildlife Trust has this week broken new ground. The military charity and conservation charity have been working together for several years. Over the last six months a new project has seen Help for Heroes veterans, their families...
An exciting £230,000 refurbishment at Newlands Shopping Centre completed this year by owners NewRiver REIT was hailed a welcome boost to the Witham retail economy, as it was officially unveiled to cheers from local shoppers and retailers. The refurbishment has created a bright and modern new...
Applications open on April 30th for community groups and charities to apply for grant funding of up to £50,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund, until June 14th2018. The Fund is committed to supporting projects which will reinvigorate and sustain community networks, by providing services and amenities. Funding...
The Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, visited the ‘Best Airport in London’ today (Thursday 26 April 2018), just as a new route to France took off for the first time. The Transport Secretary toured the recently opened, brand new Stobart Jet...
Freeport Braintree is launching a community partnership with Essex-based charity First Stop Centre, who provide wide-ranging support for local people, including counselling, education and help back into work. Located in Bocking End, Braintree, the First Stop Centre offers support to people from the community including ex-offenders,...
Maldon rally driver Nabila Tejpar will take on one of the most competitive single-make rally series in Europe in 2018 after securing a deal to contest the Iberican Peugeot Sport Cup and selected FIA World Rally Championship outings at the wheel of her Peugeot 208...
Basildon Council employees who have gone the extra mile to improve residents’ lives and make a difference in the borough were recognised at the 2018 Staff Awards. The Improving Lives Award, which is reserved solely for public nominations, was won by Cleansing Operative Josh Davis. He...
Former Landmark Pub Given New Lease of Life at Garland Court Open Day House buyers flocked to the newly converted Rising Sun pub renovation, Garland Court, for real ale tastings and traditional pub treats at the property’s open day on 21 April, hosted by Beresfords. Garland Court...
