A woman who survived cancer, proposed to her partner, and used a Red Cross wheelchair on her wedding day, wants people to volunteer this International Wheelchair Day – so more people can be helped to regain their independence, just like she did. Madeleine Wickett, 64,...
City power players have been celebrated in 2019's London Power 100 list which was released today. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, rapper Stormzy, Sir David Attenborough and Meghan, Duchess Of Sussex where ranked in the top 30 of London’s power list of the 100 most influential...
Basildon based RSE Group is continuing to build on its reputation as a leader in the industry throughout National Apprenticeship Week (4 March – 8 March) by celebrating the successes of its apprentices. Led by Founder and MD, Russell Stilwell, RSE Group is committed to...
Four new bench seats have been installed close to the War Memorial at Cowdray Crescent, in one of the final civic acts organised by Colchester Borough Council to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice. The seats, costing £650 each, feature the motto 'Lest We Forget' and...
Business confidence in the East of England held steady at six per cent during February, with firms saying they would move to create new jobs, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Companies in the region report a slight drop in confidence...
Technology company Square is offering business owners in Rochford District a special offer to get them started with card payments. The initiative has been set up to enable small businesses in the area to start accepting cards and encourage people to continue to spend their...
Families can enjoy new outdoor facilities thanks to a joint improvement programme from Basildon Council and local community group Heart of Pitsea Big Local. New play equipment including swings, climbing frames and slides has been installed at Winifred Road recreation ground alongside a specially-designed outdoor gym....
London Southend Airport is to become the capital’s new gateway to Scotland as a milestone agreement with Scotland’s airline, Loganair, to provide routes from the airport to three Scottish destinations (with connections to six more) is announced. Details of this landmark partnership will be announced by Stobart...
Talented actress Thérèse Plummer is a one-woman show in audiobook storytelling Thérèse knew she wanted to be an actress from an early age and she has certainly made her dreams come true. Her work as a voice-over artist is widely recognised by the audiobook...
British rally driver Nabila Tejpar ensured her season in the Peuegot Rally Cup Iberica got off to a better start than her British Championship efforts the week before, by securing a solid finish at the opening round of the series, Rallye Serras de Fafe (22/23...
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