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Bumper collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to Vue Thurrock – just in time for May Bank Holiday 

BUMPER collection of TV-sensation Bluey episodes heading to Vue Thurrock – just in time for May Bank Holiday An hour-long collection of episodes from the...

Essex welcomes its 845th High Sheriff

BECOMING the new High Sheriff of Essex is a challenge that Julie Fosh is more than happy to take up – for the second...

Gravity MAX launches ‘MAX Ultimate Parties’ at Westfield

GRAVITY MAX, the UK’s premier destination for indoor entertainment, is cranking up the fun with the launch of its brand-new MAX Ultimate Parties, now available...

Stansted Airport enjoys busiest winter season ever

LONDON Stansted rounded-off its busiest ever winter season with a record-breaking 2.31m passengers taking to the skies in March. That was 7.5% up on the...

New Summer routes take off ahead of busy Easter getaway

LONDON Stansted is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year with an anticipated 1.5 million passengers set to travel through...

Museums can apply for share of £20 million fund

MUSEUMS across England can now apply for a share of £20 million to safeguard community access to their collections and invest in upgrading their...

Swing into Spring at Puttshack Lakeside

START the school holidays with a swing this month with a visit to Puttshack - a bold, bright reimagining of mini golf that's just...

Fatima Whitbread rehomes Fabulous Freddie from Dogs Trust Basildon

THIS National Pet Day, Dogs Trust Basildon is celebrating the story of two-time Olympic Javelin thrower and dog lover Fatima Whitbread MBE, who has given Freddie,...

Standard Chartered weather photographer of the year 2025 launches

THE Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year competition 2025 launches today, aiming to showcase the world’s most striking weather and climate photography. Now in...

Europe’s first Universal theme park coming to UK

A MULTI-billion-pound investment in a major new Universal theme park and resort in Bedford has been agreed between Universal, the government and the local...

C2C offer free travel for those taking part in London Marathon

LOCAL rail company Trenitalia c2c will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year's London Marathon on Sunday 27 April...

Visit Essex showcases 200 Icons of Essex in latest staycation campaign

VISIT Essex, the county’s tourism organisation, asked the people of Essex to vote for their icons of Essex. The people have spoken, and their...

Champion fundraiser Samuel riding out for Treetops School

FRIEND of Treetops School and prolific fundraiser Samuel Turner has completed his latest effort for the borough special school he used to attend. Samuel, 28,...

Thurrock youngsters set to perform special curtain raisers at Revel Puck Circus big top after community workshops

YOUNG people in Thurrock are being given the opportunity to perform in a big top after learning circus skills from world-class performers. Revel Puck Circus...

World Rat Day celebrates the kindness and intelligence of ‘unloved’ pet

THE animal charity is advocating for wider recognition and appreciation of rats and hopes the day will encourage people to find out how smart...

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