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People with learning disabilities call for urgent changes to resuscitation decisions about their own lives, as Ombudsman releases new report

TODAY, the British Institute of Human Rights (BIHR) releases a new report produced with people with learning disabilities, their loved ones and supporters, detailing...

Horndon Feast and Fayre set to celebrate Golden Jubilee

ESSEX'S biggest village event is celebrating its golden jubilee this summer. Horndon--on-the-Hill Feast & Fayre traditionally harks back to the 13th Century, when the village...

Bluewater: Iconic shopping and leisure centre gears up for 25th anniversary celebrations

ONE of Europe's biggest shopping and leisure destinations is gearing up for a day of celebrations to mark its 25th anniversary – Bluewater in...

Popular Heroes and Villains Day returns to Festival Leisure Park

FESTIVAL Leisure Park Basildon has announced the return of their free and extremely popular Heroes and Villains event on Sunday 31st March – Easter...

Celebrating women in the NHS: “As a woman you can do anything.”

PROVING people wrong, taking the plunge, and looking after the little things. These are the statements of women working in hospitals speaking ahead of...

Launch event for Thurrock’s first Pride celebration

THURROCK'S First Pride event will take place later this year and details of it – plus information about how local people, organisations and businesses...

Official opening of Stanford Mosque and Thurrock Muslim Centre

THE Mosque Chairman, Siraj Ali, welcomed all guests and briefed them about the history of the building, refurbishment plans, and how this place will...

Historic pub in Aveley set to get a new lease of life and will reopen next month

AN Aveley pub is set to reopen after a more than a year thanks to a £244,000 investment. The refurbishment of the historic Crown &...

Gable Hall’s production of Sister Act has them dancing in the aisles and pews!

STUDENTS at Gable Hall School in Corringham have been celebrating a successful first performance of Sister Act - The Musical. The creative arts department at...

Huge three-day celebrity Chef Food Festival to launch at Bluewater this May

BLUEWATER is set to host its first ever food and drink festival over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, in partnership with Scrumptious Food...

Men’s Shed moves to new home in Davy Down pumping station

A COMMUNITY group that works to reduce isolation among older men has moved to a permanent home reports the BBC. Aveley Men's Shed held an...

Regional e-scooter trial extension gets the thumbs up from green mobility enthusiasts

WITH over 30 local authorities across the UK weighing up the opportunity to extend and scale-up their electric scooter trials following an announcement by...

Cost of parking at Essex country parks set to increase

PARKING charges in Essex Country Parks are set to increase by up to 12 per cent at the same time as many elderly users...

Crufts 2024: Vets reveal top questions to ask when buying a puppy to avoid unwanted health issues

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging anyone considering buying a puppy to always ask five important questions first to make sure they get...

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: “I feel so passionately that recovery is possible”.

THIS Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we spoke to Louise, who has been in recovery for two years thanks to the support she received from...

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