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‘Almost certain’ that care homes will have to close

Piers Meyler, Local Democracy Reporter

It is “almost certain” care homes will have to close due to Covid-19, a new report from Essex County Council has said.

Ellie donates her hair and cash to help two charities

Louise Dunderdale

Felsted Prep School pupil Ellie aged 8 from Ashdon donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust. Picture: FELSTED PREP SCHOOL

A girl from Ashdon has had 12 inches cut from her hair to donate to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for children and young people with hair loss.

Thief steals woman’s cards from purse left in unlocked car

Andra Maciuca

A woman had her cards stolen after she left her purse in her unlocked car in Great Dunmow.

Suspended prison sentence for drug dealer who jumped in river

Roger Brown

Suspended prison sentence for Stansted drug dealer who jumped in river

Saffron Hall reopens for festive season following second national lockdown

Andra Maciuca

Three members of the Kanneh-Mason family, including cellist Sheku and pianist Isata, will perform at Saffron Hall on December 12. Photo: Daniel Stroud.

Saffron Hall is reopening its doors for live concerts, from Friday, December 4.

Cambridge Junction to stream online show The Snow Queen this Christmas

Alan Davies

Cambridge Junction’s 2020 family Christmas show The Snow Queen will be streaming online from Sunday, December 20, 2020 to Sunday, January 3, 2021. Picture: supplied by Cambridge Junction

The Christmas show will go on – well online – at Cambridge Junction this year.

Saffron Hall reopens for festive season following second national lockdown

Andra Maciuca

Saffron Hall is reopening its doors for live concerts, from Friday, December 4.

Christmas panto themed adventure confirmed for Cambridge Arts Theatre

Alan Davies

Dame Trott's Panto Palaver can be seen at Cambridge Arts Theatre this Christmas

The show will go on this Christmas after Cambridge Arts Theatre confirmed there will be a COVID-safe panto themed adventure taking the stage.

Cambridge Corn Exchange launches programme of socially distanced live concerts

Alan Davies

BC Camplight will play a concert at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Picture: Supplied by Cambridge Corn Exchange

A series of socially distanced concerts will take place at Cambridge Corn Exchange early next year.

New IWM book looks at celebrating Christmas during wartime

Alan Davies

Imperial War Museums' new book Wartime Christmas by Anthony Richards brings Christmas during wartime to life through photos, recipes and exceptional personal stories from the museum’s collection. Picture: IWM

A new Imperial War Museums publication brings Christmas during wartime to life through photos, recipes and exceptional personal stories from the museum’s collection.

Boost for football facilities across Uttlesford with plans for significant investment

Neil Metcalfe

Football facilities across England are set for significant investment. Picture: DANNY LOO

A multi-million-pound nationwide plan has been launched to help “unlock the power of football pitches in England” and allow more people to play the game as well as “improving their physical and mental health, empowering young people and strengthening communities”.