CHILDREN in Essex are being called to pen a short poem about hunger and what it means to them, as part of a national competition run by anti-poverty charity the Trussell Trust, which supports a network of food banks across the UK. The charity is...
Last night (20 May), the Mayor of Basildon, David Burton-Sampson, presented Emily Evans with the Alf Dove Award. The Alf Dove Award is presented to a member of the local community to recognise and mark the significant community service they have given to the Borough. Emily Evans...
The Safer Basildon Partnership, using funding from the Essex Violence & Vulnerability Unit, has delivered a series of workshops to over 1300 pupils across the borough focusing on the impact of exploitation and the harms caused by serious violence. The workshops were delivered virtually across six...
Thames Estuary Trail author Tom King was joined by artist Maria Amidu at the Shoeburyness Hotel on Tuesday 18 May to view Maria’s artwork, Watermarks, for Estuary 2021. Maria has created a series of eight plaques for sites along the Thames Estuary taking her inspiration...
Anna Kennedy OBE UK Autism Advocate has been Nominated for the UK' Largest Diversity Awards. Anna is a founder of children and adult autism services and UK Autism Charity AnnaKennedyonline. Anna was born in Middlesbrough and is living in Greater London with her family and...
One East of England MP was among the 20 Members lucky enough to have been drawn in this year's Private Members Bill Ballot. The successful MP will now introduce their chosen bills on the fifth sitting Wednesday of the session, on 16 June. It is...
Harlow Council paid tribute to individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the local community at last night’s (Thursday 20 May) Annual Council meeting, which began with the 2021 Civic Awards. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions the awards themselves were handed out on...
DAD is a deeply moving and inspiring collection of stories that represent the diversity of modern fatherhood and seeks to start a conversation that challenges the traditions associated with masculinity. Supported by various organisations, charities and football clubs including Pregnant Then Screwed, Carers UK,...
To celebrate the release of their new collaborative album 'The Locket', which is due out on 2nd July via their own label The Locket Records / Virgin Music, Mr Jukes & Barney Artist have announced six very special live dates for August 2021. 'The Locket'...
By testing regularly before big days out or special moments in, we can protect ourselves, each other and the life we love. If everyone in Essex chooses to do the same, we keep Covid in check, together. A couple riding a tandem bike Pop into a local...
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