Drivers in the East of England are enjoying some respite from increasing car insurance costs, as premiums drop -£70 (-10%) year-on-year. Car insurance now costs drivers in the region £638, on average, and is -£10 (-2%) cheaper than it was three months ago. That’s according to...
Members of the public are being invited to the official opening of two exciting new sports facilities. Brand new 3G football pitches and a state-of-the-art gymnastics hall have opened at Eversley Leisure Centre, Pitsea. To celebrate, the community is being encouraged to try out the facilities...
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals have this week welcomed a new Managing Director. Andrew Pike who has spent 34 years of his career in the NHS in Essex, with a wealth of experience in hospitals, primary care and commissioning was welcome to the top job earlier...
For the first time ever in Essex, Raver Tots - the UK's number one family rave - is hosting its outdoor festival at Garon Park in Southend on Sea, Essex, on bank holiday Monday 27thAugust from 12-4pm. With 5,000 people expected to attend this unique...
Leading milkshake brand, Shaken Udder, is teaming up with the UK's number one cosmetics brand to host a number of fantastic competitions and promotions over the summer and beyond. From July until November, Shaken Udder and Benefit Cosmetics will be offering social media followers the chance...
Southend Hospital staff have been taking to the pitch in their annual charity football match against Sky Athletic FC. The game raises money for the hospital's Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and this year is the third time the match has taken place. It's organised by...
Children can enjoy a special day of heroic fun at intu Lakeside on 14 August when Catboy, Owlette and Gekko from Entertainment One’s (eOne) PJ Masks take over the popular shopping destination. Fans of the popular animated TV series, which airs daily on Disney Junior, Tiny...
The International Achievement Recognition Awards has announced the official nominees for the IARA Awards 2018. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday 22nd, September 2018 at Hilton Hotel Canary Wharf, London. 1. BEST ACTOR David Tennant (Don Juan in Soho) John Boyega (Star Wars:The Last Jedi) Chris Attoh (Swing) Jack Perry...
Internationally renowned arts organisation Kinetika, based in Purfleet, Essex will host innovative Chilean arts company Teatro Container in July, in conjunction with the Tilbury on the Thames Trust and the Port of Tilbury. Teatro Container brings its La Cocina Pública – the Public Kitchen to...
On Friday, July 6, local businesses, councillors, residents and officers from Castle Point and Rochford Community Policing Team held their first meeting to share ideas to help reduce anti-social behaviour in the Furtherwick Road area following concerns raised by residents. The group will meet every six...
