Campaign gets children reading

Storytellers across Essex have been reading books in their workplaces to create mini films in support Essex County Council’s ‘Tell Me A Story’ initiative. Reading the stories by local people showed that reading can help young people progress in life, find a job and a career. The campaign is run by Essex County Council Councillor […]

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Essex plays starring role

Essex has been the star of many film and TV shows from ‘Knives Out’ starring Daniel Craig to ‘The Essex Serpent’ with Tom Hiddleston and Claire Danes. Now, Hollywood greats Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock plus rising stars, Joey King and Lee Pace, have been filming in the county for ‘Practical Magic 2’. Taking centre […]

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Visit Essex Launches Staycation Campaign

The campaign invites visitors to explore a wide range of things to see and do and places to stay in Essex. The promotion also aims to change people’s perceptions of the county. Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Heritage at Essex County Council, Councillor Jeff Bray said: “Essex is a county of many contrasts. Whether you are looking for family fun by the coast, or […]

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Big Wave PR expands team

Thanks to a series of new business wins our team continues to grow. We have hired Catherine Harrison to the role of Account Manager. Catherine joins us from Suffolk Wildlife Trust where she worked as an engagement manager. She also has a strong background in the arts, culture and place marketing, working on campaigns for […]

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Visit Essex Press Trips: Vineyards with ‘gin on the side’

Press contacts from London and locally-based media titles headed to Essex to gain an insight into our award-winning wines and newly launched gins. Essex has become the fifth largest grower of grapes in the UK and the largest producer in the Eastern region. Wine is one of the UK’s fastest growing industries and last year […]

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Uttlesford Launches Pedal Power

Cycle Hire Launch Uttlesford! Spring is a great time to jump on your bike and cycle to work, school or to do your shopping. Uttlesford’s new active cycling projects are here to help. Bike Club Rent a bike or e-bike for up to six months at subsidised rates to see if cycling is for you. […]

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