In case you missed it: Five Essex stories from the past week
There was plenty to celebrate in Essex this week.
PHOTO: Chris Terry/Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park
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 January 24 and 30.
Chelmsford brain tumour survivor to run the London Marathon
Jenny Cooper-Radley from Chelmsford is taking on the London Marathon this year in aid of Brain Tumour Research.
Jenny has survived one brain tumour and was recently diagnosed with another in July 2020, but the diagnosis has left her more determined than ever.
To read the story in full, click here.
Jimmy Doherty named as next Chancellor of Writtle University College
Farmer and television presenter Jimmy Doherty is taking on a new role as chancellor of Writtle University College.
Jimmy is a long-standing advocate of putting science into practice. He gained a degree in animal biology and a PhD in ecological entomology before launching his own farming career.
To read the story in full, click here.
Eddie Hearn launches new boxing club in Brentwood
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn officially opened the new Brentwood Central ABC boxing club at the Brentwood Centre.
He also Facetimed boxer Anthony Joshua so the children could show him their boxing moves.
To read the story in full, click here.
Former Chelmsford teacher celebrates 104th birthday
Long-time Chelmsford resident and former teacher Phyllis Blackett has celebrated her 104th birthday.
Staff at Willowmead Care Home in Hatfield Peverel arranged a hairdressing and nail pampering session for Phyllis and residents came together for a party.
To read the story in full, click here.
Doctor from Southend Hospital to compete in the Winter Olympics
Elsa Desmond, a doctor at Southend Hospital, has qualified to compete in luge at the Winter Olympics in China next month.
She will be lying on her back with her feet on a small sled as it twists and turns down a frozen track at speeds up to almost 90mph.
To read the story in full, click here.
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