The first Chelmsford Marathon will take place on Sunday 19th October 2014. The 26.2mile route map created by organisers at Great Baddow-based J’s Hospice was unveiled at a launch party in Chelmsford today. …
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Chelmsford played home to Ebbsfleet United FC and lost 2 – 1. Ebbsfleet scored two goals in six minutes to take the lead and Hughes was sent off, destroying Chelmsford’s hopes of …
Chelmsford City 1 Ebbsfleet United 2 Read More
Hawkwell Athletic FC in association with The Essex FA are holding a taster session for people with visual impairments to try out Blind Football. The event is designed so anyone …
Blind Football In Essex – Hawkwell Athletic FC Read More
Today the BBC reports that Colchester General Hospital’s cancer unit is being investigated by the police following reports of management bullying. Hospital workers have said that they have been “pressured or …
Colchester General Hospital Investigated Read MoreChelmsford is one of the most sought after cities for those moving to Essex. It is the county town of Essex, now a city, has one of the best commuter …
Estate Agents in Chelmsford Read More
If you have been inspired by Celebrity Masterchef and now want to learn how to cook, or you wish to learn how to make cupcakes for the next social gathering, …
Learn to cook in Essex at one of our cookery schools Read MoreSouthend-on-Sea is a popular location for newcomers to Essex. It is on the main line to London and has a great night life, plus of course beaches and the pier. …
Estate Agents in Southend Read More
During these times of austerity food banks have started to get more enquiries as more families are finding it difficult to earn enough to buy all their weekly groceries. Once …
Where Are The Essex Food Banks? Read More
Rural Essex may be getting 7 new solar parks to help boost the national grid with new green energy. The parks will be run by several companies, including Lightsource, Green …
New Solar Parks In Essex Read More
Hedingham Castle is a Norman Keep, built in 1140. It was frequently visited by kings and queens, including Henry VII, Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. Interesting Fact: The castle hosts …
Hedingham Castle Read More
Chelmsford has been rocked by the news that one of its greatest enterprises, Britvic, is to close down its Chelmsford factory. Britvic employs 131 people in Chelmsford and ranks as …
Britvic May Be Closing Down Its Chelmsford Factory Read MoreThe Wick Country Park takes its name for nearby Wickford, which was a Saxon village – Wick in Saxon means a winding river, and Ford means river crossing – so …
The Wick Country Park in Wickford Read More
Nothing has been decided yet, but both business leaders and members of parliament are in agreement that the south east needs to see an increase in the number of international flights in and out of the region. Stansted Airport is in a good position to cater for this increase in demand.
Stansted Airport – News and Information Read MoreEssex University raised its concerns that the focus on obesity means that those who are underweight are now being overlooked. There was a time when eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia were at the …
Essex University Reminds Congress on Obesity That Underweight Is A Big Problem Read MoreThere is always so much on over the weekend in Essex. Here are the events and activities which have been listed on Essex Portal for this weekend, and below for next weekend too.
What’s On This Weekend In Essex? Read MoreThe May / Spring half-term week is from to Monday 27th May until Friday 31st May 2013. There are many things to do in Essex during the May half term …
May Half Term Activities and Events Read More
The Maldon Mud Race really needs no introduction. Every year the bravest (and probably maddest) people of Essex race across a 400m stretch of the River Blackwater mud flats in …
Maldon Mud Race – Sunday 5th May at 3pm Read More
The 3foot People Festival is Three Days of Wonder for Under 5s. After last years success it is being held in Chelmsford’s Central Park again in Central Park, Chelmsford. The popular …
The 3foot People Festival – Chelmsford Read More
Breaking News Apri 11th, 2013: HMV in Chelmsford Saved! Hilco have managed to save 2500 HMV jobs and we have now heard that Chelmsford’s HMV store is safe. HMV is …
HMV Closing Down? No, HMW Saved! Read More
Rosemary Bookkeeping is delighted to announce the introduction of a brand new franchise partner in Chelmsford who is offering free initial bookkeeping health checks to small businesses. Chereen McCarthy hopes …
Free Initial Bookkeeping Health Checks in Chelmsford! Read More