Essex residents and businesses are being urged to get vaccinated and continue to follow Covid-19 guidance following a delay in the last step of the Government’s roadmap. Essex residents and … Read More
New District Commander for Thurrock: Mark Barber
The main mission for Chief Inspector Mark Barber, who has taken up the new post of Thurrock District Commander, is simple: “I want to make each area of the district safer … Read More
Basildon Pride announces festival and parade
Basildon Pride are delighted to announce we are moving forward with our plans to hold the Basildon Pride Festival and Parade on Saturday 4th September 2021. The parade will set … Read More
Test Track 10 Challenge is back with a new virtual twist
St. Luke’s Hospice and Ford Motor Company Dunton are launching the ‘Test Track 10 Virtual Challenge 2021’. For over 10 years Test Track 10 (TT10) has taken place at Ford … Read More
NSPCC launch Childhood Day
Never before have parents spent so much time in one place with their children. For over a year parents have been working from home whilst home schooling, playing and trying … Read More
Walking Festival celebrates the Land of the Fanns at Langdon Hills
The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme celebrated the end of its walking and arts festival, Tales of the Fanns, at Langdon Hills in Basildon on Sunday 6th June. Working with … Read More
Quarter of grassroots clubs won’t open post lockdown
Grassroots sport under threat, as predictions suggest that 25% of clubs will not recover from the pandemic. There are around 150,000 grassroots sport clubs in the UK and for generations … Read More
Bake Off’s Briony May Williams on communities coming together
Communities came together during lockdowns over the past year, and this year’s Big Lunch event aims to keep these bonds connected. Our reporter Johnny Jenkins has more:
Towngate Theatre here to stay, says council leader
The Leader of Basildon Council has outlined his commitment to supporting the arts scene in the town centre and backed the Towngate Theatre as a vital hub of activity. Councillor … Read More
Age UK volunteer sets up ‘Joy Club’ for retirees
A new retiree membership club is making fulfilling, active retirement affordable for older people across the UK. It’s called The Joy Club, a club designed to bring retirees together in … Read More