Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, welcomes that no libraries in Essex will close in the next five years. The decision follows ‘overwhelming’ public outcry with over 21,000 responses. Vange Library in Basildon which was previously identified as ‘unaffordable’ by Essex County Council...
Work has started to refurbish Billericay swimming pool after an electrical fire put it out of action last September. Chairman of the Neighbourhoods and Public Spaces Committee Cllr David Harrison said: “I am delighted to hear that pool operator, First Strokes, has begun work to bring...
A sparkling display of night flights will return to the Clacton Airshow this year – including a twilight drop by the Tigers Army Parachute Display team. Becoming a firm favourite with the crowds since they were introduced four years ago, the twilight display on the first...
The Village Indiya from Thurrock has been named Runner Up in the prestigious Tiffin Cup competition. Village Indiya received a certificate and embroidered Tiffin Cup 2019 apron to mark their achievement in this year’s competition on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at the Grand Final cook-off in...
To coincide with Basildon New Town's 70th anniversary, Festival Leisure Park Basildon, recently launched their 'Festival in 70 years' time' Literacy competition back in May this year. In conjunction with Basildon Council in no more than 70 words Festival Leisure Park invited Primary School Pupils to...
Can you help contribute to celebrating music & youth culture in Waltham Forest? Rendezvous Projects, has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake a project in London Borough of Waltham Forest to explore the history of music heritage and youth culture in the...
Veterans and their families ditched the beach this sunny weekend in favour of a craft day at the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre in Colchester. Sandra Gosney, Activities Coordinator at the Recovery Centre, has an army of dedicated volunteers who help run Activity Tuesday and they...
From 24 to 28 June, Year 10 students at Roding Valley High School are getting a taste of the working world as part of the school's Careers Week. Hosting a range of activities designed to prepare students for their upcoming career choices, the school arranged...
Last month (19 June) Lynn Htun and her husband Amr Elebediwy were enjoying a visit to Southend-on-Sea, when it turned into a day that the family - and indeed shoppers on the town’s High Street - will never forget. The family were strolling along the beach...
Outstanding young people who demonstrate determination, enthusiasm and hard work have been celebrated at the 2019 Tendring Youth Awards. The winners were unveiled at a glitzy presentation evening in Clacton’s Princes Theatre last night (July 2), though the judges praised all those who were nominated and...
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