A man from Essex has spoken openly about feeling lonely and isolated after he retired six years ago. Don Adams, 67 and from Romford, has told his story as part of national charity Friends of the Elderly’s appeal on BBC Radio 4. Don said: “I didn’t...
Local champions for Thurrock’s heritage industry have joined forces to launch a new police initiative for the town aimed at protecting the past. The launch of Heritage Watch in Thurrock took place at the Grays Fire Station Museum in Grays on Thursday 19 January. Mayor Cathy...
The British Council has opened nominations for its 2017 LGBT global influencers list, calling for suggestions of inspiring LGBT activists around the world. The list recognises those who support and promote LGBT rights and equality in their communities, sometimes at great personal risk, and is due...
Filippo Yacob, CEO of Primo Toys and creator of Cubetto, the award-winning, Montessori-approved coding toy for girls and boys ages 3 and up, has been named to the Forbes magazine 30 Under 30 Europe list, heading the Social Entrepreneurs category for the class of 2017. The...
Essex based John Danby Racing and renowned vintage watch business, Vintage Heuer have announced an exciting collaboration with luxury lifestyle expert, James W Phillips.Established in 2002, John Danby are a leading race team and engineering company who have experienced success both on and off the...
By Matthew Martino Richard Hadfield, an artist who has faced one of music’s most illustrious journeys from chart topping success under Syco with bandmates Collabro to launching his solo career 2017 is due to be a truly remarkable year for the star. Now, having left Collabro,...
Chief Inspector Sam Smith returns to Basildon to take over the role of District Commander. Sam returns to Basildon after 20 years of working in other areas of Essex. She started her first role serving with Essex Police as a Probationer based in Basildon police station...
Translation Challenge, the competition where Essex translation students get to test their skills on a real commission for a business in the region, has launched for the fourth year running. This year’s competition will see over 50 students working in mixed graduate and postgraduate groups to...
By Matthew Martino Back for yet another year, The National Television Awards didn't disappoint as they returned for the eighth year running, Dermot O’Leary hosted the night in immaculate fashion as usual ...
A new charity auction is giving you (and a guest) the chance to join Idris for a candlelit meal at one of his favorite restaurants, where you’ll enjoy delicious conversation and great food. You can talk about anything you want to: movies, music, your deepest...
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