UK terrorism threat level raised to ‘severe’
The UK’s terrorism threat level has been upgraded from “substantial” to “severe”. The move means security chiefs believe that an attack is highly likely but there is no specific intelligence …
New National Restrictions from 5 November
COVID-19 case numbers are rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries. We must act now to control the spread of the virus. The single most important …
Braintree Village announces opening of new designer shop
Braintree Village has welcomed another new designer name. The designer outlet village, formerly known as Freeport, has seen lots of new arrivals in 2020 despite the coronavirus pandemic. Crew Clothing …
Colchester Zoo say ticket sales have ‘plummeted’ since Essex placed into Tier Two
Colchester Zoo has revealed that ticket sales have ‘plummeted’ since Essex was put into Tier Two restrictions. The decision was made last Thursday (October 15) to raise the coronavirus alert …
Law Firm Holmes And Hills Opens New Head Office In Colchester
Regional law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors have announced the expansion of its operations in Colchester with the opening of a new regional head office. The A12 Commercial Hub at …
Brand new laser tag arena and escape room opening in Witham next month
A new laser tag arena and escape room centre will be opening in Essex next month. Know Escape, who already have popular escape rooms in Chelmsford, Maldon and Bishop’s Stortford, …
Marcus Rashford free school meals: 19 amazing places in Essex offering free meals to children this half term
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has taken over the internet in the past week with his campaign to offer free school meals in the half term. Earlier this year the striker …
Free School Meals: More Essex businesses pledge to support families
MORE and more generous Essex businesses and organisations are pledging to support families-in-need this half term, to ensure no children are forced to go without food. Earlier this week, the Labour Party submitted …
New businesses invited to join free Essex Business Accelerator
The initiative is open to businesses in Essex from any sector – primarily aimed at pre-start businesses or businesses under a year old. Entrepreneurs or new businesses are invited to …
New Covid restrictions ‘could be over by Christmas’
TOUGHER coronavirus restrictions in Essex could be in place for six weeks, according to public health bosses. The new Covid-19 restrictions will be reviewed after four weeks. But Essex County …