A free eye test saved a man’s life after doctors repeatedly failed to diagnose his brain tumour. Now, ten years on and following three operations and radiotherapy, Dan Horrocks is sharing his remarkable story of hope to mark his 30th birthday. “I can honestly say that a...
Harlow Council has welcomed the news that £23.7m of government funding has been awarded today (8 June 2021) to the town to support local regeneration projects. In late 2019, Harlow was one of 101 towns across the country invited to apply for up to £25m...
The Leeds Children’s Hospital’s Congenital Heart Unit is the first in the United Kingdom to undertake pioneering research addressing challenges in the diagnosis and monitoring of infants with congenital heart disease. The project aims to establish a new approach to imaging these patients by using...
This summer Firstsite will host a major exhibition of brand new works by Michael Landy CBE RA (b.1963), that explore the urban myths, received wisdoms and blatant stereotypes about the county of his birth, Essex. For his first major public gallery exhibition in the UK for...
Whether planting for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, to help tackle climate change, or to improve local areas around the country, the Woodland Trust’s popular free tree pack scheme is now open for applications. Schools and community groups across the London and Greater London are now able...
The Covid-19 outbreak has given many the opportunity to embark on a new career. For 60-year-old Penelope from Southminster she switched to a career in adult social care over 10 years ago after being made redundant from her role as a primary school...
As the UK primes itself for coming out of lockdown on 21 June, and with the latest statistics showing that nearly 50%* of the population have been struggling with stress, anxiety or depression, Mark Newey, founder of Essex-based mental wellness education platform, Headucate.me, gives us...
Devoted mother of four, Dorothy Nwankwo has recently launched her new business, Home Instead, South Woodham Ferrers. With a high-flying career background in banking, Dorothy has a wealth of managerial and financial experience helping people succeed in business. Joining her in this venture is care manager...
After being delayed in 2020 by the Covid restrictions, The Chelmsford Festival will be returning to the city after the success of the inaugural festival in 2018. The city’s streets will again be awash with spectacular events that will excite the senses and add vibrancy...
This summer will see the return of St Luke’s Hospice’s popular fundraising event. After holding the event virtually last year, St Luke’s Hospice has announced that they are bringing the live event back on Saturday, 24 July 2021! Registration is now open, and participants can...
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