In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.
PHOTO: Paul Terry/Sussex Sport Photography
Here at InYourArea, we love local and aim to bring you as many community news stories as we can each week.
This weekly round-up features a selection of some of the news stories from Essex we've told about your community that you may have missed between February 7 and 13.
Witham school launches new initiatives to expand student literacy
Maltings Academy in Witham has been challenging and strengthening reading, writing and oracy skills across all year groups.
Book clubs, creative writing clubs and a dedicated revision app are all leading the way raising student's literacy levels.
To read the story in full, click here.
New children's ward at Broomfield Hospital lets families stay together
Broomfield Hospital has recently opened the doors to a new surgical ward for children.
The Pegasus Ward can hold up to 11 patients at a time and has been designed with additional space for parents.
To read the story in full, click here.
Superhero father and son complete 1,000 mile charity challenge in Rochford
Billy Mansell and his four-year-old son, Noah, raised £1,500 for their local hospitals by walking 1,000 miles dresses as iconic superheroes.
The #NHS1000miles challenge aims to inspire people to take personal responsibility for their own physical and mental health, in turn easing pressure on the NHS.
To read the story in full, click here.
Essex LGBTQ+community encouraged to consider fostering
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Essex County Council is encouraging more people from the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering.
Foster parents Stephen and Colin highlighted how fostering has been life-changing for them.
To read the story in full, click here.
Brentwood Half Marathon marks 40th anniversary this March
The Brentwood Half Marathon and Fun Run returns on Sunday, March 20.
Organisers are hoping this year's event raises enough money to reach a lifetime total of £4 million.
To read the story in full, click here.
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