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 …
Job Support Scheme changes what they mean for your business
Grants of £2,100 for businesses caught in Tier 2 restrictions, slashed employer contributions to Job Support Scheme and doubling of help for self-employed Chancellor Rishi Sunak has made changes to …
Plan for Jobs: Chancellor increases financial support for businesses and workers
The government today announced it will significantly increase the generosity and reach of its winter support schemes to ensure livelihoods and jobs across the UK continue to be protected in …
The ‘devastating’ impact of Tier Two restrictions told by Chelmsford’s business owners
“It’s tough because the volume of customers has reduced drastically because people are still a bit reluctant to come out” Independent businesses in Chelmsford are fighting for survival this winter …
Harwich Brewing Company owner is crowned as a ‘lockdown hero’ for keeping ale flowing
THE owner of a brewing company has been recognised for keeping ale flowing across Tendring when lockdown came into force. Tendring’s branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) held …
Drone trials set to take place at Broomfield Hospital
ESSEX hospitals are taking part in a trial which experts say could revolutionise the NHS. A drone will begin test flights later this month from Broomfield Hospital in the hope …
The haunted buildings in Braintree and Witham
WITH so many historic buildings in the area it is no surprise there are so many ghost stories in the Braintree district. We’ve had a look through our archives and …
78 homes bid approved for Gimsons site despite row over railings
CALLS to rip up plans to build 78 homes near a beauty spot and start again from scratch have been dismissed. Braintree Council’s planning committee has given full planning permission …
Essex golf club to build a £700,000 adventure golf course
An Essex golf venue that already features a pitch and putt, a footgolf, a crazy golf and a discgolf course, is now building a £700,000 adventure golf course. The new …
Working from home: ‘Essex firms will cope with new rules’
Business bosses say firms in south Essex have shown they can adapt quickly before and will do again – as the Prime Minister urges employees to work from home. David …