The River Chelmer is Chelmsford is close to bursting its banks. Water has already overflowed into the flood plains along the Chelmer, including the newly developed area between Bond Street …
River Chelmer Is Close To Bursting Its Banks Read More
Creating family trees and researching a family history has been a hobby for many people for years. The recent popularity of the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC One) …
Research Your Family Tree and Find Your Essex Roots Read More
Southend YMCA is challenging you (if you are 18 or over) to join their Sleep Easy event and sleep outside overnight at their Ambleside Drive site on Saturday March 2nd 2013, from 7pm until 7am the following morning. In the morning you will be awarded with your free bacon, or egg, roll.
Sleep Easy For A Free Bacon or Egg Roll in Southend Read More
There are several charities and organisations which help the elderly. Last year we took a look at Contact the Elderly, who organise vital social meet-ups for elderly people. This year we shall look at Age UK, which is a new charity created from the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged. Age UK have an Essex arm, Age UK Essex.
Age UK Essex Read MoreThe Essex Portal editor talks about snow ….. Woke up to about 1 inch of snow. School sent a message to say it is closed as staff and teachers have …
First Snow of Winter Closes Essex Schools and Roads Read More
The congregation of St Michael’s and All Angels has been growing in recent years and they had out-grown their old hut. So a project was launched to build a new church. It was decided that the most economic method was to build from Scandinavian pine.
The Flat Pack Church – St Michael’s Church in Daws Heath Read More
Jacks Famous Supplies on St. Nicholas Street in Colchester has announced that it may be forced to close its doors for one final time.
Jacks Famous Supplies in Colchester on Brink of Closure Read MoreGreat news for families across Essex and the surrounding region today as Greater Anglia have announced that there will not be engineering works over the Christmas period. This means that families will not have to struggle across Essex on bus replacement services with their bundles of presents and food as has happened in previous years.
Greater Anglia Will Stop Engineering Works For Christmas – And Free Wi-Fi Coming Soon Read More
Le Bouchon is in a grade II listed Georgian building which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment programme restoring the building to its former glory.
Le Bouchon – A French Experience In Maldon Read More
One of the oldest pubs in Chelmsford the kings head on Maldon road, is reopening once again on December 1st. The Kings Head closed in the summer but had since been taken over by local businessman Gary Jackson. The pub has been refurbished.
The Kings Head in Great Baddow Opens Again Read More
Essex has many wonderful antique shops and centres, plus regular antique fayres throughout the year. One of the best antiques centres in Essex, located on the River Crouch, it is housed in a converted water mill.
Antiques Centres and Fairs in Essex 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
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
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 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