A record total of £9,741 has been awarded to 15 up-and-coming artists from Essex and Suffolk to help with their professional career development. The 2021 Firstsite Collectors’ Group Bursary Awards scheme will fund photographers, a cartoonist, a poet, plus several visual artists working in different formats,...
Staff and volunteers at a new-look charity shop have enjoyed an “exceptionally busy” few days since reopening for business. The East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) store in Halstead’s High Street closed for a major refurbishment on 21st February. However, its doors reopened last week and the changes,...
It certainly looks bleak at the moment if you are a Chelsea fan. Nine months ago, you were on top of the world — European champions. Now though, with owner Roman Abramovic’s assets frozen as part of the Russian’s alleged sanctioning, the club are unable...
Rebecca Adlington OBE is offering local schools in Essex, that may be struggling to maintain and keep swimming pool or dry side facilities open, the chance to receive part of a £1 million funding investment. The four-time Olympic medallist is launching the lifeline for schools,...
Today (10 March) is social prescribing day. Social prescribers are a new role introduced into GP practices to help support the wellbeing of local residents by connecting people to practical and emotional local community support. As part of a new social prescribing offer in Basildon, ‘Dance on...
Si5 SpyMissions, on Dukes Walk in Chelmsford, has released a new set of challenges and gameplay for adventure-loving children and families, creating an exciting venue for Easter excursions and birthday party bookings this spring. The spy-themed, action-adventure centre has missions for children of all ages, and...
Older people in Essex are being encouraged to get active and learn a new skill during a week of activities being held across Colchester next week. Independent Age is partnering with Colchester Borough Council to host the ‘Big Week’ of fun events for older adults in...
Energy prices might be rising, but one Essex resident is finding that his energy bills are decreasing. Following the installation of external wall insulation which was available under the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery scheme, his bills have fallen. John Davies, a retired hotel officer...
Adult education provider, ACL Essex, is marking National Careers Week (7th – 12th March) with a new push to encourage people to fulfil their career ambitions through upskilling. Up until April 30th, ACL Essex is offering the counties residents the chance to gain a...
A POLITICIAN with a passion for engineering says the future for electric trucks and technology company Tevva is bright. Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, was visiting Tevva’s new manufacturing base in Thurrock last week where he marveled at the company’s plans to...
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