In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.
PHOTO: Anna Lukala
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 21 and 27.
Ursuline Preparatory School netball team secure place in national finals
The U11 girls netball team at Ursuline Prep School in Brentwood secured a place in the national finals following a top performance at the ISA East region tournament.
To read the story in full, click here.
Braintree residents plant bulbs to help tackle climate change
Residents in Braintree have been planting trees and bulbs to help protect the natural environment that surrounds them.
Local groups and individuals have pledged to plant over 41,000 bulbs and trees by March 2022.
To read the story in full, click here.
Chelmsford mum takes on half marathon to thank children's hospice for son's care
The mother of a seriously ill little boy is taking on the Southend Half Marathon for the hospice which cares for him.
Emma Moore, from Chelmsford, will be raising money for Little Havens Hospice.
To read the story in full, click here.
Gloria Hunniford enjoys Q&A with Chelmsford residents
Fresh off ITV's The Masked Singer, Gloria Hunniford recently attended an exclusive event for retirees in Chelmsford.
The much-loved TV personality held an informative talk and Q&A session at Walter House on Rainsford Road.
To read the story in full, click here.
Therapy dog provides well-being support to Aveley students
A wellbeing therapy dog has been supporting students at Ormiston Park Academy in Aveley.
Buddy visits the academy twice a week to spend time with a group of students who benefit from the extra support for their wellbeing.
To read the story in full, click here.
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