BRITS in the east of England planning their holiday getaway to Europe next year have been urged to carry out a Brexit ‘MOT’ before Britain officially leaves the EU. Most people in the region have taken no action to prepare for potential changes that could affect...
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, is joining over 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. Stephen will be joined...
Councillor John Lamb visited The Salvation Army’s Bradbury Care Home on Wednesday (24 October) to hear the charity’s concerns about the rising number of over-75s who cannot afford their own care. The leader of Southend-on-Sea Borough Council was invited by The Salvation Army to meet residents...
An initiative, which provides practical support to families dealing with severe illnesses, has celebrated its first birthday this week. Grant a Smile, the social enterprise founded by Loughton woman Joyce Obaseki, supports families with free home cleaning to help improve their quality of life. It also...
An Essex mother whose babies were born prematurely has set up a project to offer care and support to families with premature and sick babies in NICU. Ola Adegbenro, age 33, who lives in Grays, started Colourful Beginnings after her own babies were born prematurely. The...
If you are looking for a new challenge or have always wanted to use your free time to give back to the community, then England Athletics are encouraging you to join the enjoyable world of athletics and running coaching as part of their national campaign...
A local has scooped bronze at the Invictus Games in powerlifting! Abbie Kasparis from London Borough of Redbridge has won bronze at the Invictus Games in powerlifting. Abbie Kasparis on winning a bronze in powerlifting: “I couldn’t believe it. That was a personal best so a...
Local projects which benefit the natural environment, wildlife and local communities could receive a funding boost of up to £25,000 from Essex & Suffolk Water's Branch Out scheme. Since launching in 2013 Branch Out has awarded grants worth nearly £350,000 across over 80 different projects. Judging for...
Essex entrepreneur Frank Khalid is having a remarkable year, fresh from 2018's Elbrook Gala Dinner his football group is slowly going from strength to strength Khalid who is now a football agent through his company Touch Sky Group is continually diversifying his business portfolio. Touch Sky Group...
An Uber driver has been found guilty of unlawfully plying for hire in the borough and driving without insurance following a joint sting operation by Basildon Council’s licensing team and Essex Police. The case was heard at Basildon Magistrates Court on Monday 22 October. The...
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