Darren Selkus has been announced as a parliamentary candidate for the Brexit Party in Epping Forest. Darren Selkus, a businessman, will contest the constituency in the next general election, standing against incumbent, Eleanor Laing. Darren Selkus, Brexit Party candidate said “I have no experience in politics but hungry to...
The keys to a newly created Harlow council home were handed over to tenants last week. As part of Harlow Council’s current housebuilding programme, the council converted former supported housing scheme’s common room into a one-bedroom flat. The keys to this home were handed over to...
Nabila Tejpar will head to the Czech Republic for the first-time next week as she contests the Barum Czech Rally Zlin (16 -18 August), round six of the prestigious FIA European Rally Championship. The Essex driver will make her return to the series for the first...
A record number of disabled people in the East of England have been supported by the Access to Work scheme, as new figures reveal 3,100 people received the life-changing grant last year. Government spending on the scheme is also up to record levels, with £129.1 million...
Basildon Council Leader Gavin Callaghan and Opposition Leader Cllr Andrew Baggott have united in support of a £100m investment fund to boost to town centre regeneration. The proposal, which is a recommendation from Policy and Resources Committee, is to be considered at a special meeting of...
Wickford at Christmas has launched its crowdfunding campaign for this year's lights and event. They rely on donations and business sponsorship to get Wickford's Christmas lights display up and to run a popular street fair, so this is a vital part of our efforts to create...
Martin Warnes from Harwich, Essex has today been announced on an exclusive shortlist to win the prestigious UK Plumber of the Year 2019 title. Launched by JT, the UK’s leading shower tray manufacturer in partnership with Bristan, the UK’s largest shower and tap company and...
A former Tendring District Council (TDC) office building is to be converted into an accessible home. The cash office in Waddesdon Road, Dovercourt, has been closed for some time. Now TDC is looking to convert the single-storey building into a two-bedroom council house, suitable for a household...
Artisan crisp producer, Fairfields Farm, has picked up five awards in this year's prestigious Great Taste Awards, known as the 'Oscars' of the food industry. The celebrated awards, which judge thousands of products on taste alone, are a cornerstone of the fine food industry and give...
Essex Businessman Frank Khalid was spotted in high spirits as he watched celebrities training for the Soccer Aid charity game recently. The award winning entrepreneur who was crowned Essex Entrepreneur Of The Year was invited to the training session in London by his friend ex-Chelsea legend...