ALMOST 182,000 people in the East of England are now receiving personalised Universal Credit support, latest figures released today show. And nationwide more than a third of Universal Credit claimants are in work. Universal Credit, which is now available in every jobcentre across the UK, simplifies the...
Dogs Trust Basildon recently welcomed an unusual pair of Giant Schnauzers to the centre, who were handed in after a change in their owner’s circumstances. Since August 2018, Dogs Trust has only had five Giant Schnauzers come into its care across its 21 rehoming centres,...
A primary school in Basildon opened the doors to a brand-new nursery last week after a funding boost from Basildon Council enabled the purchase of new play and education equipment for young children in the community. St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School in Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, began...
Great Baddow Fire Station is on the look-out for new on-call firefighters, who are a vital part of today's fire and rescue service. The call comes as part of Essex County Fire and Rescue Service’s countywide on-call firefighter recruitment campaign. An on-call firefighter is ‘on call’ to...
On Sunday 8 September, seven members of the Simply team and some family members took part in John Baron MP’s annual Fun Walk to raise over £2,400 for Billericay based Quilters Junior School. This total will be topped up by The Fun Walk and the total...
Pairing together professionally for the first time, Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer are sure to set temperatures soaring with their brand new Latin spectacular FIREDANCE touring the UK, beginning March 2020. The pair will wow local Essex crowds at Southend Cliffs Pavilion...
The first meeting of the Harlow Brexit Party was held at the Moot House, Harlow on Wednesday evening. Neil Greaves, the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Harlow told us: “I am absolutely delighted with the response, the hall was packed. Everyone was very engaged and keen to...
New research has found that the average British parent spends at least one night a week sleeping somewhere other than their own bed because their children climb into bed with them, with 63 per cent of mums and dads sleeping on the sofa in order...
The HIX Award, the art prize set up by the restaurateur and author Mark Hix, is delighted to announce the year’s shortlisted artists, all whom will feature in a group exhibition at HIX ART, opening September 14, 2019. The shortlisted artists are: Alexander Dixon, Bianca Barandun,...
For the fifth time, Tendring District Council (TDC) teamed up with the Royal British Legion (RBL) Clacton-on-Sea branch to organise an afternoon tea dance at Clacton’s Princes Theatre for Second World War veterans in our community. This free event was attended by veterans and guests, who...
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