Renowned for its sandy beaches and quirky character, Southend-on-Sea is a coastal haven, widely regarded as one of the UK's best beachside resorts. However, it's fast becoming more than just a popular holiday destination. According to global property consultancy Knight Frank, the average house price in...
Colchester’s Firstsite is inviting families from across North Essex to keep children active, connected and inspired with a variety of fabulous free activities throughout the Easter holidays. Running from Monday 29 March to Thursday 1 April and Tuesday 6 April to Friday 9 April, Firstsite’s popular...
On the day that the nation reflects on one year since the first stay-at-home order of the Covid-19 pandemic, the British Psychological Society is calling for the psychological needs of healthcare staff to be front and centre of the nation's recovery. Coronavirus has cost more than...
Leading volume house builder Weston Homes has launched 1023 West in Brentwood, a £32 million (GDV) new residential development of 81 converted and newly built one and two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom houses, which includes the meticulous conversion of La Plata House,...
The professional equestrian world may look exciting and glamorous, but if you want to make it to the top, prepare yourself for a lot of hard work. Becoming a professional rider requires commitment and sacrifice, and a determination that few people have. It’s an industry that’s...
Census day was yesterday, but it is vital those who have not yet completed, do so as soon as possible. Sunday March 21 marked the day that millions of people across England and Wales completed key questions about themselves and their households to ensure local services...
Basildon Council is today launching our Rediscovering your Parks campaign, to recognise the huge benefits our borough's parks and open spaces have had throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. There are four key aspects to the campaign; getting people to rediscover the beauty of our parks, encouraging a...
The 2021 season launch of new and returning gardens to the National Garden Scheme portfolio in Essex signals hope for a much-missed season of garden visiting. Gardens bursting with spring blossom and bulbs just as lockdown restriction are beginning to ease is an opportunity not to...
A Colchester firm building full-fibre broadband infrastructure worth millions of pounds in rural Essex has welcomed the government's new 'Project Gigabit' flagship plans to turbocharge the rollout – but has warned the "tide is changing" and urgent action is needed now. Lloyd Felton, chief executive of...
Following a trial using robotic cats with a resident in a local Essex care home – the evidence of the positive impact was so great that over 200 more have been purchases to provide more to support people affected by dementia. It is well known...
