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This year’s race for university places is expected to be one of the most competitive yet.
However, the head of the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (Ucas) has warned that A-level results day will not be a “pain-free” experience for students.
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The Prime Minister gives details about the Government’s plans for dealing with coronavirus during the winter months.
Boris Johnson will be joined by chief medical adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.
📢 STORY OF THE DAY: Friends trek 26.2 miles from Chelmsford to Southend to support local hospice
~ The group of 11 walked a marathon across the county, starting in Chelmsford and ending at Fair Havens Hospice in Southend.
The journey took nine and a half hours in total before the team were met by friends, family and staff from Havens Hospices () at the finish line.
Judy Grocott, voluntary income manager at Havens Hospices, said: "We can’t thank these guys enough for their staggering efforts – walking 26.2 miles certainly isn’t easy and it was incredible to be there at the end to cheer them over the finish line.
"Every pound raised will make such a difference to every adult, child and family we care for, ‘Making every day count’."
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>> https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/friends-trek-26-2-miles-from-chelmsford-to-southend-to-support-local-hospice/
📢 STORY OF THE DAY: New musical celebrates the 'very best of Essex' at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
~ Last week saw ‘The Perseverance’ fling its welcoming public house doors open to the cast of Love Letters at the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch and invited its audience to be voyeurs of a beautifully written story, following the lives of four remarkable, yet ordinary, characters – Sheila, Keith, Danni and Justin.
This journey charts a couple of decades following these likeable souls – flawed and yet wholly identifiable 🎭
Written and directed by artistic director, Douglas Rintoul, the show endears itself to its local audience by referencing many Essex landmarks and sayings, helping this crowd to feel particularly at home.
Full story via the link in our bio 📲
>> https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/new-musical-celebrates-the-very-best-of-essex-at-queens-theatre-hornchurch/
📢 STORY OF THE DAY: Southend-on-Sea cat Mikey scoops win at Cats Protection's National Cat Awards 2021
~ A cat from Southend-on-Sea, who helped his owner cope after her baby was stillborn, has won a prestigious award at the National Cat Awards 2021.
The loving puss was honoured in recognition of how he helped Jessica Barnard cope after her first child was stillborn in July 2017 as part of the Outstanding Rescue Cat category.
With partner Connor required to return to his Army posting shortly after, Jessica struggled to cope with her loss and retreated away from family and friends.
She said: “Things are much brighter now, and it’s brilliant to now be able to share the good times with Mikey. There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing you’ve helped each other, and we have such a strong bond as a result. I hope this story will inspire many more people to adopt a rescue cat - with so many cats in need of homes, there’s a Mikey out there for everyone."
Click the link in our bio for more stories from across Essex 📲
>> https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/southend-on-sea-cat-mikey-scoops-win-at-cats-protections-national-cat-awards-2021/
📢 STORY OF THE DAY: Rotary Club of Brentwood à Becket enjoys first face to face meeting since April 2020
~ The club met at Marygreen Manor in Brentwood, Essex on Monday, July 26 to welcome new president Rotarian Carol Bannister. The date also coincided with Carol's birthday.
The evening was a success and members are hoping to meet again in August.
A spokesperson for the Rotary Club of Brentwood à Becket said: "The past 16 months have been a challenge for us all and our weekly zoom meetings have helped us keep in touch and ensure the smooth running of the club's various activities.
"Rotary is a fantastic organisation and our membership committee is working hard to let people know about the benefits of being a Rotarian, how to join us, and help make a difference."
Click the link in our bio for more stories across Essex 📲
>> https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/rotary-club-of-brentwood-a-becket-enjoys-first-face-to-face-meeting-since-april-2020/
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Boris Johnson is expected to confirm that the end of England’s lockdown restrictions can go ahead as planned on July 19
"For me, coming to work is always like being around my friends, rather than working with colleagues, we’re one big family."
“I wouldn’t want to work in any other care home, Ashbrook Court is very special to me.”
It will form part of the Barleylands Farm Park complex
80% of the population have now had their first jab
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Matt Hancock will lead a press briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic amidst former aide Dominic Cumming’s evidence.
The Brave Nelson wanted to be able to sell alcohol from a garden bar, but some neighbours objected
The Health Secretary will be joined by deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam and chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency Dr Jenny Harries.
Boris Johnson will set out the next coronavirus restrictions to be eased next week (Mon, May 17)
Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport is joined by Paul Lincoln, UK Border Force and Dr Jenny Harries, UK Health Security Agency
Anya Isley was awarded first place for her papier-mâché bodice.
Homelessness charity CHESS has been operating throughout the pandemic.
Boris Johnson speaks at Downing Street, alongside Dr Nikki Kanani, Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement
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LIVE Covid-19 press conference with address from Boris Johnson
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The Prime Minister gives details about the Government’s plans for dealing with coronavirus during the winter months. Boris Johnson will be joined by chief medical adviser Sir Patrick Vallance and chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty.
Boris Johnson is expected to confirm that the end of England’s lockdown restrictions can go ahead as planned on July 19
80% of the population have now had their first jab
Matt Hancock will lead a press briefing on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic amidst former aide Dominic Cumming’s evidence.
The Health Secretary will be joined by deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam and chief executive of the UK Health Security Agency Dr Jenny Harries.
Boris Johnson will set out the next coronavirus restrictions to be eased next week (Mon, May 17)
Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport is joined by Paul Lincoln, UK Border Force and Dr Jenny Harries, UK Health Security Agency
Boris Johnson speaks at Downing Street, alongside Dr Nikki Kanani, Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England and NHS Improvement
LIVE Covid-19 press conference with address from Boris Johnson
PM Boris Johnson hosts Downing Street press conference as children and teachers in England return to school
Health Secretary Matt Hancock holds a press conference on the government's response to coronavirus
Latest information from PM Boris Johnson on roadmap to leave lockdown
PM Boris Johnson addresses the UK as 15m vaccination target is hit early
The UK has hit more than 10 million first doses of the coronavirus vaccine
The latest updates from Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
This surprise press conference is expected to focus on the continuing pressures on the NHS while also examining progress in the UK vaccination roll out.
Latest updates in the coronavirus pandemic as Health Secretary Matt Hancock leaves self-isolation.
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