The Essex-based Dream Factory charity raised over £5,700 at a sellout Mamma Mia Ladies Lunch, attended by 70 guests and celebrity patrons, to grant dreams for children with life-limiting conditions.
An Essex charity providing comfort teddies to frightened children celebrates its 25th anniversary by expanding into paediatric wards across seven NHS hospitals, having already helped over four million children worldwide.
Becky Williams, an amateur gardener from Essex, is creating a showcase garden at BBC Gardener's World Live to support the charity Support 4 Sight and highlight inclusive design for the visually impaired.
An Essex woman who was selling bat skulls, taxidermised bats, and crow parts was unaware she needed specific licences for protected species. Police described it as an unusual case involving someone with no prior criminal record.
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Jade Wise, a mortgage product manager from Essex, is training for the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice, honoring her late grandfather Alan Wooldridge.
ACL Essex introduces free online 'Getting Ready for Reception' workshops for parents, offering practical tips on bedtime routines, play, and social skills to ease the transition to primary school.
Sara Kelly, a 46-year-old mother from Ingatestone who survived breast cancer twice, is encouraging Essex residents to participate in Swimathon 2026. After opting for a double mastectomy and going flat, she aims to raise funds for cancer charities and norm
George, a dedicated staff member at Little Havens children's hospice, is training for a spring marathon to raise funds for Havens Hospices, inspired by the compassionate end-of-life care his grandfather received at Fair Havens.
Brother and sister Jake Arnold-Gregory and Hannah Arnold are tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for Havens Hospices, inspired by the care their late grandfather received.
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Nominations are now open for the sixth annual Shine Awards by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, celebrating exceptional staff and volunteers across local hospitals. New Volunteer of the Year category highlights community contributions.
Residents across mid and south Essex will benefit from improved access to skin condition care, including suspected skin cancers, through a new NHS community dermatology service that reduces hospital travel.
Oaveed Rahman jailed for five years after running 'Save A Paw' rescue centre where dogs were found dead from starvation. MP calls for tougher sentence as campaigners demand regulation.
Allen Senivassen, a mental health nurse at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, is celebrating nearly 51 years in the profession. His journey began in Mauritius, where playing football with young patients inspired his career. Now a Student E
Essex paramedic Hannah Goddard is training for a 41km Lake District walk to raise £1,000 for Alzheimer's Society, honoring her grandmother Ida Hickey and supporting families affected by dementia.
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A breast surgeon at Broomfield Hospital shares her experiences in a new TV series, offering a rare look into surgery, patient care, and personal life.
Swimathon 2026, the world's largest annual pool-based fundraising swim, celebrates its 40th anniversary across Essex and the UK, urging participants to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
Paul Souter, a 43-year-old father from Essex, shares his story of being diagnosed with kidney cancer after back pain, his surgery, and how walking and counselling aided his recovery, including charity marathon walks.
The Essex Freemasons have received the esteemed Essex High Sheriff's Award, recognising their extensive and lasting contributions to communities across the county through various charitable initiatives.
Essex County Council invests £335,000 to upgrade children's play areas at three country parks, including new equipment like climbing forests and rope bridges from spring 2026.
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David Barton BCAa FRSA is revolutionising community engagement in Essex by prioritising human connection over services, using creative initiatives and established networks to tackle isolation and mental health.
An Essex father's story of loss leads to 5,000 colouring books for grieving children, funded by local Freemasons. Discover how community support transforms personal grief into shared comfort.
The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley urges Essex to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life. Get 30% off in January and join events across the county to fund vital research.
Three police officers and two paramedics were struck by a van while responding to a crash on the A130 in Essex. Two suffered serious injuries. Three men have been arrested.
Essex Police confirm a man's body has been recovered from Hanningfield Reservoir following a light aircraft crash. Search operations have now concluded.
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Discover how dedicated staff from Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are working over Christmas to bring joy and support to patients in wards and care homes across Essex.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
Housebuilder Redrow Eastern raises £32,000 for Lennox Children's Cancer Fund through a charity gala. Discover how this donation supports families facing childhood cancer.
The Girls Inspired programme in Essex is helping vulnerable young women escape unhealthy relationships and criminality through sport and mentoring. Discover how this initiative creates positive change.
An Essex couple ditched their gas boiler for a revolutionary heating system, cutting their energy bills from £375 to just £40. Discover how this green tech works.
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Discover how dedicated volunteers across Essex are breathing new life into railway stations, creating vibrant community hubs through remarkable transformation projects.
