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April 18, 2019

Your local NHS – Have Your Say

How would you like to see your local NHS change? Have Your Say Healthwatch is an independent charity set up under the Health & Social Care Act 2012, acting as a champion for the people who use health and social care services – which is pretty much 100% of the general public – and ensuring

April 17, 2019

Evolution of Human Consciousness

In my search for good news to lift my spirits in the face of the gloom and doom we’re fed daily in mainstream media, I didn’t have to look far to find that not only are big changes happening in our local communities where people are getting together and acting co-operatively to set up reading

April 16, 2019

When will this mindless vandalism stop?

We need to deal with the root cause of vandalism! I accept that dealing with the root cause of vandalism is easier said than done. But the mindless vandalism seems to be getting worse. Perhaps you have some thoughts on what is needed? Do please give us some feedback and let’s get the community talking

April 15, 2019

Benefits of Liposomal Supplements

Benefits of Liposomal Supplements A healthy diet with fresh, wholesome ingredients paves the way for optimum health. But sometimes, for a variety of reasons, you may also need additional support in the form of health supplements to get essential nutrients, to correct nutritional deficiencies and to improve your health. But do these supplements really work?

April 11, 2019

Sleep Deprived Society

Are We Headed Towards Becoming a Sleep-Deprived Society? It’s Time to Wake Up! Some people cannot sleep because they have insomnia, while others cannot sleep because they have internet! If we see history, we as human beings have been consistently decreasing our sleep hours as the technology has been advancing. Today, by keeping smartphones

April 11, 2019

Get featured on ITV’s Love Your Garden

Do you watch Love Your Garden – the ITV show where Alan Titchmarsh together with colleagues David Domoney, Frances Tophill and Katie Rushworth surprise deserving people across the UK by transforming their outdoor spaces into stunning gardens? This year, Love your Garden is trying something new and want to inspire the UK to do more

April 10, 2019

What’s happening in Chelmsford?

Spring is here at last and summer is just around the corner. It’s certainly the right time to be thinking about how we can get the children out in the fresh air, and also how we can get some exercise ourselves. Our events section highlights lots of events for children across the county, or you

April 04, 2019

High Sheriff of Essex Award for N-Act

N-Act Theatre in Schools are winners of a prestigious award from the High Sheriff of Essex in recognition of “outstanding dedication to educating young people of Southend and adjoining areas on internet safety and the dangers of gang culture.” N-Act performs interactive theatre projects for young people. The motivation is to use the power

April 03, 2019

Laser eye surgery costs

The costs and other pros and cons of laser eye surgery Deciding to get an eye surgery needs particular caution, validation, and intensive evaluation. The benefits can be immense but, as with any medical procedure, there can be disadvantages and even, for a small minority, adverse effects. The cost of laser eye surgery is one

March 29, 2019

Are you a blood donor?

Are you a blood donor? In the UK there are currently nearly a million active blood donors whose blood is set aside at hospitals for patients in need. This blood is vital if you face an emergency and need a transfusion, however where the blood comes from won’t be something that perhaps would cross your

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