Peer worker transforms mental health care with lived experience
Dan Buck draws on his 20-year mental health journey to support patients at EPUT's secure unit. Discover how lived experience workers are revolutionising inpatient care in Essex.
Dan Buck draws on his 20-year mental health journey to support patients at EPUT's secure unit. Discover how lived experience workers are revolutionising inpatient care in Essex.
Chelmsford's Christmas lights switch-on brought festive cheer as local MP Marie Goldman reflects on a busy week covering healthcare, SEND support, and community safety.
Natalie Robinson, 37, conquered Everest Base Camp after beating breast cancer, raising over £10,000 for Basildon Hospital's breast unit as a heartfelt thank you.
Discover the star-studded pairs racing through the Americas in the 2025 series of Celebrity Race Across the World. The adventure starts tonight on BBC One.
Felsted School's vibrant Colour Run saw 600 participants raise over £10,000 for local and international causes. Discover how this event supports communities from Malawi to Essex.
A pre-loved clothes sale in Chelmsford this Saturday raises money to buy new underwear for patients in acute mental health wards. Support the Community Clothes Cycle project!
Market Field School in Essex has been crowned The Most Outstanding School for Students with Moderate Learning Difficulties at the Enablement Awards 2025. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Independent school in Essex celebrates outstanding achievement after receiving The Music Mark for its exceptional commitment to music education and comprehensive programme.
Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
Get ready for the ultimate celebrity challenge as four famous duos embark on an epic race across the globe in the brand new series of Celebrity Race Across The World.
The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.
Chelmsford residents rejoice as the beloved Gloucester Avenue Post Office announces plans to reopen just next door to its former location, restoring vital community services to the area.
Essex Police launch urgent search operation after multiple reports of a lion roaming through residential areas near Clacton-on-Sea. Armed officers and zoo experts join the hunt for the mysterious big cat.
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
Daring community members conquered their fears walking barefoot across red-hot embers to support St Clare Hospice, raising vital funds for patient care in a spectacular firewalk event.
Join Beaumond House Hospice Care's touching Christmas remembrance service and support vital end-of-life care in your community through their special festive appeal.
Celebrated volunteer Carol receives two prestigious awards for her outstanding 15-year commitment to Braintree's theatrical community at the Kings Community Church.
St Elizabeth's Hospice launches its annual Light Up a Life campaign, offering families across Essex a beautiful way to honour cherished memories this festive season through dedications and special services.
St David's Hospice Care launches urgent appeal as rising costs threaten essential end-of-life services across South and Mid Wales. Discover how you can help maintain vital patient care.
The Strictly Come Dancing host's teenage son Arthur shares his unexpected university plans and why he's steering clear of showbiz in a rare family revelation.
Emergency services rush to scene of major incident in South Wales as multiple casualties suffer critical injuries following suspected gas explosion at residential property.
Discover how Birmingham native Ben Harrison transformed his life by leaving behind the city grind for a stunning Caribbean paradise, proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Discover which West Midlands communities have been named among the best places to live in 2025, from picturesque villages to thriving market towns offering exceptional quality of life.
Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly opens up about her conscious decision to prioritise family time with her teenage daughters, offering a refreshing perspective on work-life balance.
A Birmingham mother's terrifying medical ordeal reveals how a UTI was actually deadly sepsis, prompting urgent warnings from NHS doctors about recognising critical symptoms.
Discover how one Birmingham man escaped the rat race to build his dream life in tropical Mauritius - and why he's never looking back.
Discover how Colchester's iconic Abberton Reservoir received a distinguished blue plaque marking its vital role in Essex's heritage and wartime history during special Essex Day ceremonies.
A Solihull husband's horrific attack on his wife driven by jealousy and paranoia has been revealed in court as he receives a life sentence for murder.
Join the community for a heartfelt celebration of life at Leeds City Museum this September. Sue Ryder's annual service offers comfort and reflection for those remembering loved ones.
Farnham's Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice launches urgent appeal for auction donations to fund vital end-of-life care this festive season