A recent NSPCC analysis has found Essex’s NHS CCGs’ local mental health plans failed to properly plan for the needs of abused children. More than 52,000 children in Essex who have been abused or NEGLECTED are not covered by adequate NHS plans for their mental health...
Meat. Fire. Friends. New restaurant Firejacks is now open at Festival Leisure Park, and it's sure to get those taste-buds working!irejacks is a huge family-friendly restaurant, using an open fire to offer quality flame-grilled steaks, burgers, ribs and skewers – as well as nachos and...
The ‘ever increasing’ number of pupils excluded from school in England are being left abandoned to a forgotten part of the education system—alternative provision—which too often fails to give them the education they deserve, says the Education Committee in a report published today. The report expresses...
Over 500 local people headed to the official opening of two exciting new sports facilities where they got to try the sports for free. Eversley Leisure Centre welcomed members of the public down to their new 3G football pitches and the state-of-the-art gymnastics hall. The Mayor...
A FRUMPY 25% of Brits in the east of England say they wish they had a better sense of style, according to new research. Three in five (62%) people in the eastern counties admit they are creatures of habit, buying the same style of clothes and...
One of Essex’s most celebrated record label bosses, James Brooker looked upbeat following a recent minor illness as he holidayed with his family this week. Brooker who is co-CEO of local record label Row Productions looked in high spirits as he posed for pictures with his...
Nabila Tejpar achieved her goal in Spain last weekend, by scoring a top ten finish at Rallye de Ferrol (21/22 July), round three of the Peugeot Rallye Cup Iberica. Piloting her Peugeot 208 R2, Tejpar and co-driver Richard Bliss overcame a difficult opening leg of the rally...
On 20th July 2018, twelve children from St Joseph’s Primary School in South Woodham Ferrers were treated to an exclusive gift; American, teen-sensation JoJo Siwa’s new perfume, ‘Be You’. At an event celebrating the launch of an exciting competition, the floor outside St Joseph’s was...
Joe Pasquale, one of Britain's best-loved comedians, will be at Waterstones Southend on Saturday 28th July for one hour only, from 11 am until 12 pm, signing copies of his debut collection of horror short stories, Deadknobs And Doomsticks. Joe, who will be at the Palace...
Have you got an idea that will help your community or enhance your neighbourhood? Basildon Council has joined the Essex Crowd to ensure local residents are given additional support and guidance to get their projects off the ground. Hosted on the Spacehive crowdfunding platform, the movement encourages...
