Thousands of people gathered to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in conflict across a weekend of events to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. The annual Remembrance Day parade, held today (November 11), saw the biggest-ever turnout...
Babies and toddlers from babyballet East Thurrock, Laindon, Southend and Leigh-on-Sea recently galloped, jumped and danced with Peppa Pig during their weekly class and raised £8,874.50 (and still counting) for the baby charity Tommy’s as they took part in a ‘Danceathon’ fundraiser. Boys and girls...
World War One 'Tommies' are appearing in towns across the borough ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Mayor of Basildon, Cllr David Dadds, has organised the funding of the art installations marking the centenary of the end of the First World War in Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Laindon and...
Active Essex has announced the shortlist for the 2018 Active Essex Sports Awards, which will celebrate sporting achievements from grass roots to professional level. The awards will recognise the individuals and organisations who have made outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity in Greater Essex and...
Kind local customers at our local Santander branch have donated over 40kg of food and toiletries and over £200 to Colchester Foodbank, helping to bring hope to local families and individuals in crisis. Michael Beckett, Colchester Foodbank Manager, said, “The foodbank is very grateful for the...
A Community Garden featuring 2000 red ceramic poppies made by hundreds of children from 25 schools across Southend has been unveiled at London Southend Airport this week (Thursday 8 November 2018). The dramatic installation on the lawn in front of the terminal building is in...
Over 70 businesses from across Essex joined Members of Parliament in the House of Commons recently for Essex Chambers’ third Parliamentary Reception. The aim of the event was to showcase the great work done by businesses large and small in the county and remind our...
Poppies will light up Colchester’s iconic Castle as an act of remembrance over three nights this week. From dusk until 9pm during the evenings of the 9th and 10th November, and until 8pm on 11 November, the front of the Castle will be turned into an...
The Mayor of Basildon travelled to South Wales to take part in the first ever Gavin and Stacey themed Parkrun. Billericay Parkrun was cancelled on Saturday (3 November) due to the annual Lake Meadows fireworks display, which prompted runners to instead take part in the free...
The Royals Shopping Centre is supporting the UK's first ever accessible shopping day, created to recognise the importance and needs of disabled consumers and promote inclusive shopping Backed by the Government and major High Street names - including Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Marks & Spencer -...
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