Over the years as a martial artist I’ve trained, sparred and been knocked out by women. I’ve also raced against and been beaten by women in motorsport. I grew up in a strong, female-dominated household with a no-nonsense mum and older sisters and, when it...
To celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, Braintree Village is calling on the community to nominate inspirational women to win a special day out at the Village. International Women’s Day is a global event which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of...
If you were introduced to Darren Lapicki, you probably wouldn’t realise that you’re meeting a miracle of modern science. But that’s what he is. Born with a severe case of haemophilia A, Harlow man Darren became the first success story in an incredible clinical trial which...
A Wickford primary school has received 15 new litter picking kits thanks to a successful bid via Basildon Council’s High Streets and Town Centres clean-up fund. Pupils from Abacus Primary School in Tresco Way regularly undertake litter picks to help keep their school and local community...
Essex entrepreneur James W Philips is set to head to New York to inspire next generation of entreprenuers next month. Phillips who runs JWP Media Group told us "From my background as a 5th generation farmers son from Essex, I started my charitable foundation to enable me...
Headline act Emeli Sandé will be introduced by radio presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North at the first fundraising concert for the charity, Make-A-Wish® UK, at the London Palladium this Easter. They’ll be joined by British R&B group Rak-Su, the childhood friends from Watford who were originally...
Amazon has announced that the Tilbury fulfilment centre will host a free event on Tuesday 3 March 2020, aimed at helping small businesses and entrepreneurs across the South East to grow online. The Amazon Academy South East in Tilbury will feature workshops, keynote speeches and networking...
London Stansted will open up the UK’s only direct service to the Senegalese capital, Dakar, from this summer, boosting tourism and trade links for the East of England and London. Air Senegal, who has chosen London Stansted for its first ever UK service, will operate three...
Organisers of the Vélo Series have announced that pre-registration for the brand new closed-road sportive, Vélo Essex, will close at midnight on Wednesday 26th February. After receiving thousands of pre-registrations since launching just over a week ago, those hoping to secure a place at this...
Basildon Council's arboriculture team has planted 10 fruit trees on an allotment plot in Wickford to create a community orchard for plot holders. The apple, pear, plum and green gage trees were planted today (Monday 24 February). Chairman of the Neighbourhoods and Public Spaces Committee Councillor David...
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