Tucked away in a hidden and picturesque part of the Essex coast, near the Hamford Water National Nature Reserve, the artist Stephen Henderson works away in his estuarine studio as close to his subjects as it is possible to live and work. Since his teen...
by Ian Beckett When you have a vision, sometimes it’s hard to ignore it. Although I don’t know her that well, Laura Baker is clearly, in my opinion, a creative visionary. Laura has a vision where creative talent is harnessed, given the space, the freedom, the...
by Matthew Martino Luxury connoisseur and brand ambassador to supercar, superyacht and superhomes companies, James Phillips from Colchester in Essex has a lot to celebrate. Not only is he launching his new magazine Luxury Life International this week to complement his successful online title www.luxurynewsonline.com, but...
by Dan Bryans England’s tallest Tudor Gatehouse, Layer Marney Tower, situated near Colchester in Essex, is welcoming visitors to view a striking exhibition of 45 carved and painted wooden heraldic crowns and crests, originally made for Knights of the Garter. Built in the reign of Henry VIII...
by Dan Bryans Absonetti and Jess Folley were amongst the artists that performed at The Havering Show over the bank holiday weekend. The pair wowed crowds both debuting energetic sets and bringing a new vibe to the local festival which shadowed Havering last weekend. Absonetti preformed his summer...
On Thursday 28 September, The South East Bloggers Club (The SEB Club) is hosting an exclusive brand and blogger event at Layer Marney Tower. The event will offer the opportunity for bloggers to meet with local businesses, whilst meeting like-minded individuals. This event will be a...
by Tasha Turner Kate Magowan, the stunning British actress well loved for her work in Starlight, Primeval, Kidulthood and Eastenders, has joined instagram this week and her posts are already setting the site on fire. Check out some of the photos below and follow @katemagowanofficial The beautiful actress...
by Dan Bryans A special colouring book created by local artist Simon Barnes that celebrates Harlow's iconic buildings, its famous landscapes and public sculptures has been produced to mark the town's 70th birthday. The book is funded by Harlow Council as part of the town's 70th birthday...
by Jacqui Tucker When it comes to their food only the best is usually in order! Stars from The Only Way Is Essex made the most of their bank holiday Monday dining at Brentwood's newest hotspot. Towie star's Gemma Collins, Pete Wicks and his girlfriend Megan McKenna joined...
by Dan Bryans A local gallery are set to celebrate the work of Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry. Bethlem Gallery announced plans to feature work by its patron, the Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, along with paintings, drawings and sculptures by more than fifteen other artists the...
