Rutger Bruining’s grandfather was a great storyteller. His name was Gerard Volmer and, during the Second World War, he lived in the countryside in the Dutch province of Zeeland where he led a resistance group to defy Nazi occupation. His grandfather’s story was one that...
Basildon Council has welcomed the Mark Noble Football School to the borough as it begins delivering football classes to sold-out demand, helping children remain active during the pandemic. Councillor David Harrison said: "Mark Noble has been a greater supporter of our community hub, and he's continually...
For many people, if lockdown has taught them one thing, it's that they could work from anywhere. The enforced exile from office spaces has proven that often, a laptop, a mobile and a decent WiFi connection is all we really need. It's something which Barbados' Prime...
Lucy Martin, CEO of local independent sight loss charity Southend in Sight and volunteer Gary England joined staff from Southend-on-Sea Council and Southend Business Improvement District (BID) for a walk about in Southend High Street on Thursday 30 July to advise them on some of...
The Coronavirus crisis may have forced families across the UK to retreat to their homes for long periods of time over the last few months. But, for thousands of young people they sadly do not have a place to call their own home. Essex County Council...
Penguin Live have this week announced an array of online events, which sees virtual appearances from a host of top talent, including Zadie Smith, Jeremiah Emmanuel, Yotam Ottolenghi, Caitlin Moran, Neil Oliver, Richard Osman and James O’Brien. This week will see Zadie Smith reflecting on these...
Coles Hall, a 16th Century Tudor Hall located near Mayfield in East Sussex, is a being offered as a £1m prize in a £2 Prize Draw competition at Winacountryhome.com The historic, charming property is set in 5 acres of land and has been completely renovated, and...
On August 20th at 7.30pm with Carrie Grant will be chatting to Anna Kennedy OBE about ‘All things Autism and Life in Lock-down' on Zoom About Carrie Grant Carrie has four children (three birth, one adopted) all with additional needs (autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, MH challenges etc.)...
The Virtual Great North Run will see runners all over the world complete 13.1 miles on 13th September, the day the 40th staging of the iconic half marathon was scheduled to take place. Working with app provider viRace, organisers have created a unique running experience that...
A display of works by one of the international art world’s brightest stars - Phyllida Barlow – has just opened at Colchester’s Firstsite gallery. The sight of the physical devastation to London’s East End, caused by Second World War bombing raids, is one of Phyllida Barlow’s...
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