The Covid-19 pandemic may have physically kept communities apart for several months, but communities across Essex have pulled together more than ever. Essex residents and community groups responded quickly when The Essex Welfare Service, which was established within the space of a week in response to...
In this magical fairy-tale we discover a powerful king who nearly loses his family due to the snow queen’s evil deeds. In response, the king seeks a way to withdraw all magic from the world – and all those with master magical powers are banished...
London Southend Airport is pleased to confirm it has been awarded the Prestige award for ‘Airport of the year – South England 2020’. The judges were impressed with the team’s personal nature, consistency of reviews and overall attentiveness. Glyn Jones, CEO Stobart Aviation “We are delighted to...
Essex sheddie Alan Beresford, is through to the finals of the 2020 Cuprinol Shed Of The Year competition, with his amusement inspired shed. The retired medical worker from Great Dunmow, Essex, is one of three on the shortlist in the 'Unexpected' category. "The Bemusement Arcade" was built...
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) has chosen the designs for two sculptures which will have pride of place outside the charity’s airbases at North Weald and Earls Colne. Twenty-seven design students from Harlow College submitted designs which were whittled down by a panel of judges...
NHS Digital has today published the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Enhanced Dataset annual report 2019/20. Published alongside the report is a two-page summary of data since the Enhanced Dataset collection began in April 2015. The cumulative summary report identifies what proportion of women in the dataset have key pieces...
Prehistoric paradise Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure is inviting families from across the land to experience East Anglia's largest dinosaur park and all-inclusive family day out, as it launches a new ride attraction and presents five live, outdoor dino shows, per day throughout August. The 85-acre park and...
A unique outdoor dining space has been unveiled at Festival Leisure Park to provide an al-fresco experience for diners visiting the park’s restaurants. Picnic tables with parasols have been installed on the newly extended piazza area, which spans the front entrance to the atrium. The tables...
Local producer of luxury artisan ice cream, Saffron Ice Cream Company are celebrating their 10th Birthday, as production returns to the farm. The small company, which operates from a family farm on the outskirts of Saffron Walden, reached the momentous milestone on 14th July, marking 10...
Jimmy Ford is too young to be a soldier, several years too damn young. But that's only if you measure life by the number of years it has been lived in. Jimmy is a dreamer, a charming boy, curious about the world outside his small town...
