Over the past 12 months, the Essex Chambers of Commerce has been proud to fundraise for our nominated charity of the year Mid & North East Essex Mind. As our time with this wonderful charity comes to an end we are thrilled to announce we have raised a staggering £5,736! This incredible total Read More

Innovators from the worlds of water and technology descended upon Chelmsford at the beginning of June as Essex & Suffolk Water hosted its first ever Innovation Festival. The event, which is a sister event to Northumbrian Water’s annual Innovation Festival, saw creative minds coming Read More

The government have pledged to make significant reforms to Apprenticeships, in order to give more young people opportunities to learn a trade, promising to create 120,000 new training routes to key sectors such as construction, engineering and healthcare, all before the next general election. These Read More

dotcraft is preparing to join the vibrant Umbraco community at CodeGarden in Denmark this June. This premier annual gathering represents the perfect opportunity for our team to reconnect with the heart of the Umbraco ecosystem while exploring the latest innovations shaping the future of digital experiences. CodeGarden Read More

Whether it’s an office, warehouse, care home, leisure centre, or educational setting, the legal responsibilities around water hygiene apply to every organisation with a building under its care. Periods of low occupancy—summer shutdowns, hybrid working, reduced operations—can all Read More

Ziegler is proud to announce the launch of a new company tagline: "Logistics Beyond Limits." This new strapline replaces "Excellence in Supply Chain," which has served us faithfully for many years. While our commitment to excellence remains unchanged, this strategic shift marks a Read More

Woodland Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, sharing key progress across emissions, waste reduction, and client-focused carbon reporting.The report reflects Woodland’s long-term commitment to delivering responsible, transparent solutions Read More

In a small business, your people are everything. Every team member wears multiple hats and contributes directly to your success, and their departure can have a big impact. So, while hiring great people is important, retaining and nurturing them is what keeps your business strong. Lucky enough, you Read More

Across the force area there has been a rise in reported Business Robbery and Burglary offences on that of the same period during 2023. Business Robbery up 47.5% Business Burglary up 2.5% (Figures taken from Analytics 4 Everyone. Percentages are the year to date.) To support the victims of these Read More

Charities SORP 2026 Consultation The draft consultation for the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 2026 was released in April 2025, with the final version expected Autumn 2025. As part of this draft, the highly anticipated Read More

It’s now easier to visit Essex’s art venues by rail thanks to the production of a new Rail Art Trail leaflet which has been produced by the Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership. The new leaflet details art centres, galleries, museums, and street art that can be found along Essex’s rail branch lines and on the mainline Read More

LapSafe® pledges to plant a tree for every product sold, in partnership with Time4Trees, supporting the UK’s drive toward a net-zero future LapSafe®, the UK’s leading provider of smart locker and intelligent charging solutions, has announced the launch of a new environmental Read More

Recent cyber attacks on major UK retailers M&S and Co-op are a stark wake-up call about the business impact of modern cyber crime.   These breaches led to serious operational disruption and data loss, underscoring that even the biggest companies can be caught off guard. Having the right plan Read More

This month, Trunk Logistics was proud to sponsor and take part in Thurrock’s first ever Pride, hosted by the amazing team at the Thurrock LGBT+ Network. It was a fantastic day filled with colour, celebration, and community spirit and we’re so excited to have been involved! Supporting Our Read More

When you hear the phrase ‘Essex Girl’ you may think of the classic 80’s version of her - blonde hair, revealing clothing, and white stilettos. Or perhaps you think of the more modern TOWIE version with the fake tan, coiffed hair, and Read More

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) joined forces with Stratstone Ferrari Colchester to officially launch CPR Smart, an innovative new programme designed to teach essential life-saving CPR skills to school children across Essex and Read More

Hi, I’m Victoria Cooper, Founder and Managing Director of Essex based WE Talent.  As we celebrate our third anniversary this month, I’ve been reflecting on the moments - big and small - that have shaped our journey so far. Our team are the reason our candidates and clients choose Read More

AJ Chambers are thrilled that the transaction between Ad Valorem Group and ETL Global was nominated deal of the year by the Accounting Excellence Awards. The M&A team worked extensively to ensure this deal went over the line and was the perfect outcome Read More

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service is proud to announce that Community Safety Officer Dr Muhammad Ahsan has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for his outstanding contributions to inclusion, diversity, Read More

c2c has announced that pay as you go with contactless ticketing continues to grow month on month, with an average of 10k taps (in and out) now being made each day across the new contactless stations on the c2c route.    Since being launched in February as part of the Government’s Project Read More

Mayor of Basildon Cllr Allan Davies and his Consort Mrs Alison Rose-Davies officially opened the new premises of POD by AnuragFoodStory in Basildon, Essex on 12 June 2025.  About seventy guests attended the launch and had the opportunity to taste Read More

BASICS Essex is pleased to share the outstanding efforts of this year’s London Marathon runners, with 21 inspiring individuals taking on the challenge on behalf of our emergency medical charity. This year, our inspiring runners raised a total of over £35,000 for the charity from fundraising Read More

A Colchester-based national next day palletised final delivery specialist has shown its intention to maintain its fast expansion by appointing a senior and experienced new business development manager.    Pallet Plus, whose home is in Great Read More

Aerozone marks a decade of inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals More than 25,000 students have visited the on-site education centre since it opened in 2015 Special celebration held with Felsted Primary School, complete with cake, Read More

A career detective who has dedicated more than 31 years of his life to policing has been awarded the King’s Police Medal. Former temporary Assistant Chief Constable Kevin Baldwin, who retired from Essex Police last year, received the prestigious policing honour recognising a life dedicated to Read More

Saying goodbye is never easy, but finding a way to honour a loved one's memory can bring a sense of peace during a difficult time. When considering final arrangements for your loved one, an ash interment at a natural burial ground, a place for reflection and remembrance could be the perfect final Read More

The 2025 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, commissioned by the UK's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Home Office, offers a comprehensive overview of the current cyber threat landscape affecting UK businesses, charities, Read More

Ellisons has announced that it has been awarded platinum accreditation under the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Employer Partnership Programme; the highest level of recognition available through the scheme. The STEP Employer Read More

2025 marks 10 years of horseracing and events at Chelmsford City Racecourse, with community also being at the heart of everything they do. Since opening their doors in 2015, Chelmsford City Racecourse has focused on building strong community relationships, Read More

Balls Out Comedy Club has been making people laugh out loud at the Cliffs Pavilion for a decade. And it is still finding new audiences and giving new talent that all important exposure. The Club began in the Admiral’s Room at the Cliffs Pavilion but as its reputation and popularity grew, it Read More

Several sporting events in 2024/2025 saw the companies raise over £18k for Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. Synonymous Sport and Tec Supplies are delighted to confirm a fundraising total of £18,557.61 for Essex-based charity Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. This amount has been Read More

Gerald McDonald Group, based on Cranes Farm Road, and one of the UK’s longest-standing suppliers to the food and drink industry, has won the Agriculture, Food and Drink category at this year’s Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, which Read More

Colchester based company, Concurrent, were recently announced as the winners of the Investor Relations Success Award at the 13th annual Small Cap Awards.  The Black-Tie ceremony held at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall in the City of London bought together over 200 guests from across the UK small-cap Read More

Roger Hirst, Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, was honoured to host a heartfelt celebration of courage, commitment, and community spirit at the annual Specials Constabulary Awards Ceremony. This special evening recognised the extraordinary contributions of those who volunteer their time, Read More

Your Summer, Your Story: Your Summer of Discovery Awaits. From immersive cultural encounters and slow, meaningful journeys to thrilling adventures and secret gems off the beaten path. Wherever your heart leads, we’re here to help you travel smarter, with special offers, specialist advice, tailored Read More

London Southend Airport is flying well above the rest – and now it’s official. The latest stats from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have confirmed what many in the industry suspected: London Southend is the UK’s fastest growing airport, bar none. Passenger numbers have more Read More