At a meeting of Extraordinary Council on Thursday 27 May, councillors agreed to bestow the Freedom of Entry to the Borough status onto NHS organisations for their extraordinary services to our residents during COVID19. Freedom of Entry status is awarded in exceptional circumstances to organisations who...
Visit Essex, the county’s tourism body, is launching a new campaign, ahead of the bank holiday weekend, to encourage visitors to explore further than the traditional seaside hotspots. Essex’s much-loved seaside towns of Southend-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton and Clacton-on-Sea are a popular destination for day-trippers, however...
An Essex woman is attempting a gruelling world record in memory of her grandfather and to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Molly Gemmel (22), from Colchester, has been given the go-ahead by Guinness World Records to try and become the faster woman to...
If you’re ready to finally say goodbye to your old car, rather than spend lots of time searching for a buyer through the trade press or online (which is often inconvenient and can end up costing a pretty penny for advertising), why not scrap a...
Cllr Andrew Baggott is the new Leader of Basildon Council following the annual meeting of the Council held on Thursday 27 May. Cllr Anthony Hedley was elected Deputy Leader on a night that also saw a realignment of council committees to support council priorities. Cllr David Dadds...
Following the successful launch of Basildon Council's 'Our Street' waste and recycling app last year a number of upgrades have been made following user feedback. The app, available on both android and IOS devices, provides residents with a personalised experience and through providing their post code...
Harlow Council’s new finance cabinet portfolio holder, Councillor Russell Perrin, has today announced that he is reviewing the additional restrictions grants criteria used under the previous administration. Councillor Perrin’s announcement follows the council applying to the government for a further £568,582 in additional restriction grant funding....
The White Hart Inn, a beautiful pub with rooms in rural Margaretting Tye near Chelmsford in Essex, has a new owner, head chef and style. Chef Eduardo Barsotti is bringing his unique style of South American barbecue to The White Hart Inn this summer. Created...
An aspiring young accountant from Romford was recognised with an Apprentice Of The Year award by social mobility charity LTSB. Agnes Thiong'o, 23, from Chadwell Heath, was part of LTSB's innovative programme to connect bright young candidates from under-represented backgrounds to meaningful professional careers. ...
London Southend Airport has collaborated with Prenetics to offer onsite private COVID-19 tests. Available from today, samples are collected onsite with valid travel certificates and results provided within 24 hours from when your sample arrives at the lab. All destinations, regardless of status under the...
