The bin men have been informed by the council (or so it is assumed) that they are not insured to remove the bin bags from the wheely bins. This seems to be another case of health and safety gone mad and the only winners are the foxes.
Castle Point Council Refuse To Empty Rubbish Bins For Health Reasons Read MoreIn addition to Essex Portal there are many directories that cover specific towns and districts in Essex. These directories are a great way to find local businesses and services – businesses often appear here before Google ranks them, so search the directories as well as the Internet search engines.
Directory of Essex Business Directories Read More
Chelmsford railway station is not the only building to get a makeover. The office blocks next to the station will be demolished to make way for a new Amlin HQ. The offices which will be demolished are The Courtyard (the old Job Centre), Caxton House, and St Mary’s House in Victoria Road.
Amlin UK Redevelopment Read More
There are many Pizza Express restaurants across Essex where you can find great pizzas as well as other Italian dishes. One of the best things about Pizza Express is that you do not need to book. Great for an impromptu meal while in town. Food and service is always good and the thin pizzas are much healthier (less calories) than those thick crust ones!
Pizza Express Restaurants in Essex Read MoreToday, 16th October 2012, we closed the old Essex Portal directory. The directory had been running for around 4 years and started by providing free directory listings to local businesses …
Announcement: Essex Portal Business Directory Closed Read MoreCurrently the biggest and deepest cold war bunker open to the public in south-east England. Designed for up to 600 military and civilian personnel and the Prime Minister, their collective task being to organise the survival of the population in the awful aftermath of a nuclear war.
Kelvedon Hatch Secret Nuclear Bunker Read More
Essex is home to some of the most exclusive and luxurious country houses and private clubs in the country – where the rich and famous hang out and party at the weekend!
So if you want to know where footballers drink in Essex or where the top celebrities like to party, read on. Beware – you’ll have to re-mortgage your home (or not pay the rent!) to afford to get into some of these clubs:
Party Venues and Country Clubs in Essex Read More
Essex is a prime spot for some excellent nightclubs. With the bright lights of London just across the horizon many Essex clubs attract a variety of celebrities and sports personalities. Here is our list of the hottest clubs in Essex at the moment.
Best Nightclubs in Essex Read MoreIn the early hours this morning a devastating fire ripped through a home in Barn Mead in Harlow. 3 children and 1 woman, thought to be their mother, have died in the fire.
House Fire in Harlow Kills 4 People Read More
Modern wood burning stoves produce very little waste and you do not require a traditional brick chimney either. A simple flue pipe can carry away the modest amount of smoke. Wood burners can provide 24 hour heat to rooms in the winter, and while they are generally placed in living rooms, there is no reason why one cannot be added to a large kitchen or conservatory.
Buy Woodburners and Local Logs To Heat Your Home Read More
Waitrose will be on the site of the old Royal Mail sorting office, which provides 24,000 square feet store with car parking. As well as the store there will be 37 apartments and new business units to help bolster the local housing stock and give small businesses with new premises close to the town centre. The Islamic community centre on Regina Road will also be renovated.
Waitrose Supermarket Coming To Chelmsford Read MoreThis Saturday morning (13th October, 2012), between 9am and 1pm, you can get a free bacon sandwich in Chelmsford. So, what’s the catch?
Free Bacon Sandwiches In Chelmsford This Saturday! Read More
It has cost the council around £500,000 compensation payments to drivers who had their cars damaged by potholes. In the last few months many Essex roads have been resurfaced to reduce the number of dangerous potholes.
Potholes Cost The Tax Payer Half a Million Read MoreThere is currently a shortage of foster parents in Essex. Essex County Council is trying to encourage people to consider taking in a foster child. Currently Essex CC places around 400 children a year in foster homes. When a local home is not available children often have to be relocated far from friends, school and their home.
Foster a Child – Change Somebody’s Life Read More
Many people across Essex rely on oil to heat their homes and businesses. The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS), along with the government, Citizens Advice and Actions with Communities in Rural England to remind, and encourage, people to fill up their tanks early.
Don’t Get Left Out In The Cold – Order Heating Oil Today Read More
JJB Sports has been sold to high street rival Sports Direct after it was placed into administration yesterday. It is expected that around 2,200 staff will be losing their jobs across the country.
JJB Sports Stores Closing Down – Sales Pick Up Read More
Flu is a highly contagious infection that anyone can catch, and it can be a really serious illness for some. Those at greater risk from flu include people aged 65 or over, pregnant women, and those with health conditions such as severe asthma, chest or heart complaints and diabetes.
Winter Flu Jabs Now Available Read More
During October, smokers in South West Essex are being encouraged to take part in the first ever mass quit attempt launched by the Department of Health and supported by Stop Smoking staff at South West Essex Community Services – Stoptober.
Get Help To Quit Smoking This Stoptober Read More
NHS South Essex has been shortlisted in the Quality and Productivity category in the Health Service Journal Awards 2012. This has been achieved through effective joint working with Basildon University Hospital, South Essex Partnership Trust (SEPT) and North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) and local authority colleagues.
NHS South Essex Shortlisted in HSJ Awards 2012 Read More
Last Wednesday a rock was thrown at a car in Essex. The rock was thrown at a car travelling towards Colchester along the A120 near to the turn-off to Great Bentley, the B1035.
Fortunately the woman who was struck by the rock escaped unhurt this time, although previous incidents have resulted in serious injuries.
Rock Thrown From A120 Smashes Car Windscreen Read More