THE Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) has announced the winner of its DAISY Awards® programme for August 2025. The programme enables patients, families, and colleagues to honour a nurse or midwife who has made a difference to their care and to shine a spotlight on…

THE NHS has issued a ‘flu jab SOS’, with the East of England’s vaccinations expert warning people to get protected now, with only weeks to go before the worst of the flu season typically bites. Eligible adults are being urged to come forward now, so…

AUDIENCE members were treated to an unforgettable evening of eerie elegance and musical talent on Sunday night as Plant Pots and Wellies staged a gothic musical ‘Strings of the Night’ The production followed a dark storyline, led by a mysterious puppeteer (played by Ben Molloy)…

JACK and Lily are dreaming of a white Christmas, but the skies are sunny and there’s no sign of snow anywhere. Is it possible to change the weather? Maybe they could build a rocket and fly up to the clouds. Can this terrific twosome boldly…

THIS December, the spirit of Christmas shines brighter than ever as André Rieu brings his brand-new spectacular Merry Christmas to the big screen. For two unforgettable days only – 6 and 7 December – cinemas across the UK will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland…

THE Downs Primary School and Nursery have some baa-rilliant new arrivals, two friendly sheep who have joined the school community! A local farmer, who can be found on Instagram at @russetflock, was in need of some extra grazing land and offered the sheep a home…

IT’S time for more all-weather action at Chelmsford Racecourse, which hosts an eight-race meeting on Thursday evening, complete with six handicaps and two novice races. Read on for a full preview of and tips for the Chelmsford card, courtesy of Boyle Sports, who provide all…

A GROUND-breaking scheme offering free bikes to Essex residents provides £12 in social benefits for every £1 spent, a new independent report has revealed. The research was authored by economic consultants Volterra on behalf of the Active Wellbeing Society. It assesses the impact of three…

GET ready for a truly magical experience as St Clare Hospice teams up with Harlow Garden Centre to bring you a festive treat the whole family will love! Santa’s Grotto bookings are officially open, and we can’t wait to welcome you this Christmas for a…

RING in 2026 in the grand surrounds of Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate, where 110 acres of Essex countryside set the scene for a magical night. The hotel’s glittering black tie New Year’s Eve gala includes a sparkling drinks reception, five-course dinner and live…

 NOW that Halloween is over… who’s ready to get into the festive spirit?   Or is it still too soon?Or is it still too soon?  Either way, our Christmas Market is just what you need to start feeling merry and bright!  Come along and browse homemade…

ON 16th October, the Firewalk made a successful return to St Clare Hospice, where 41 brave walkers took on the challenge to step across hot coals to raise vital funds for local hospice care. The evening began with an inspiring training session led by Time…

THE Love Essex Fund is back and offering micro-grants of up to £2,000 to support community repair projects in Essex. Since 2019, the Love Essex Fund has provided funding to nearly 200 projects across Essex. These projects help to reduce household waste by encouraging reuse and…

FOODFORTHEBRAIN.ORG, the UK’s Alzheimer’s prevention charity, has been selected by Innovate UK, the Government’s research and innovation agency, to develop and then roll-out to the NHS a reliable test to help identify those at risk of dementia. The aim is to identify the markers that…