Santa is a very busy man this year and is setting up grottos all over Essex so that every good boy and girl has the chance to make a personal request and receive a toy for Christmas. While this list does not cover all Santa Grottos, it does provide details for the best ones that we have discovered. If you know of others please leave a comment and we will update the list.
Take Your Children to Meet Santa This Christmas Read MoreThe local community in Great Baddow got together to build a BMX track in a Great Baddow park. The Baddow Hall Park was popular for dog walkers and although has a children’s play area was generally very quiet. The addition of the new BMX track really has brought fresh life to the park.
The Great Baddow BMX track Read More
While GPS will not guarantee that Essex County Council will always be one step ahead of the snow, it will help to manage gritting and demonstrate to road users that it is making every effort to grit the most important roads in the county.
Essex Snow Gritters Get GPS Upgrade Read More
Finally we will be able to exercise when we want. The innovative Gym Group are opening their first 24-hour gym in Chelmsford. Unlike other big commercial gyms there are no contracts, fees are reasonably priced and they manage the gym through a website with an online community. There are also video-linked classes in the fitness studio, 24 hours a day.
The Gym Group – Chelmsford’s 24 Hour Gym Read More
The Carioca 5 represents true luxury in a 6 berth camper with everyone enjoying space and privacy. Enjoy real home from home comfort for all the family! Our motorhome comes …
Carioca 5 Motorhome Rental in Chelmsford, Essex Read More
Once again stars of the TOWIE TV series are helping to promote new business enterprises in Essex. Their latest appearance will be at the opening night of a new Southend sea-front casino.
Meet TOWIE Stars At The Genting Opening Night Read More
Comet, who are the UK’s second largest electrical retailer, may soon enter administration. They have had 2 years of poor trading, with the Christmas 2010 and 2011 periods being particularly bad. Online rivals are thought to be the main reason for the downturn. But why did Comet fail to leverage its brand to drive consumers onto its online store?
Comet Electrical Entering Administration Read More
If you are on the look out for a new business venture or planning to sell your business then read on. There are a few online commercial agents now where businesses for sale are listed. You have most likely heard of Rightmove, but did you know that they also have a very extensive area for business listings?
Buying and Selling Businesses in Essex – Where To Start Read More
Scooby Snax Fish and Chips on Church Road in Brightlingsea, Colchester, is the latest UK company to find itself threatened with legal action by an American film company if it does not change its name. Hanna Barbera claim the rights to the name and have ordered them to cease trading immediately.
Scooby Snax Fish and Chips Told By Warner Brothers To Stop Trading Read More
easyJet is to start flying a 4th plane from Southend Airport. They only started flying from Southend in March 2012 but this has proved to be a very successful move. easyJet will provides flights on another Airbus A319 from June 2013.
EasyJet To Increase Flights at Southend Airport Read MoreChelmsford City Council are considering switching off street lights between midnight and 5 am to save money.
This is not the first time that Chelmsford has considered doing this. In March 2012 the idea was proposed, Essex Council and Colchester Council were considering turning the lights out during the summer months between midnight and 5am. Town centres, junctions and accident hot spots would not be included, just street lighting in residential streets on quieter roads.
Chelmsford Considered Street Light Switch Off To Save Money Read More
Taste the fear as you come face-to-face with the Cursed! Beware residents of Essex, the number one scare event in the county returns for its 4th year.
The Cursed Returns – Essex’s No.1 Scare Event Has Returned Read MoreFord have announce plans to close two major factories in the UK: Southampton and Dagenham. The Dagenham factory is expected to close down in Summer 2013 and the Ford Transit van plant in Southampton will also close with the loss of 500 jobs.
Ford at Dagenham to Close Stamping Plant Read More
Bunsey Downs golf course is surrounded by mature trees and natural streams. It is set far enough away from main roads that it provides a perfectly tranquil location in which to play golf in the heart of the Essex countryside.
Bunsay Downs Golf Club Read MoreBack 2 Netball is a scheme aimed at women, aged 16 years and older, who have stopped playing and competing in netball for a variety of reasons. All sessions are taken …
Back 2 Netball at Chelmer Park, Chelmsford Read More
On November 15th Essex will be voting for their new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). There are 6 candidates to take the role in Essex and each promise to bring something different to the table. So, who are they and what are they hoping to do to improve Essex?
Essex Police And Crime Commissioner – Who Should You Vote For? Read More
Argos have announced plans to scale back their high street operations and focus on online sales only. Home Retail, Argos’ parent company, have announced planed to close 75 stores over the next 5 years. Currently Argos have around 740 stores in the UK
Argos Announce Store Closures – Focus On Internet Sales Read More
Essex now has many soft play areas and adventure playgrounds that provide children with a safe and fun environment in which to play. As a parent you can also have peace of mind knowing that your child is safe while playing and exploring.
Kids Soft Play Venues in Essex Read More
Kids Inspire provide a great service and well deserve the publicity that winning this award will bring. Well done Kids Inspire!
Kids Inspire Win Customer Service Award Read More
Two great British folk musicians are coming to Essex for one night only. Huw Williams and Maartin Allcock are playing at the Blue Boar in Maldon on Sunday 18th November.
Huw Williams and Maartin Allcock at the Blue Boar in Maldon – Sun 18 Nov 8pm Read More