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People have experienced varying levels of hardship and distress, both emotionally and financially, since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Someone summed it up wonderfully when they said: “We are all in the same storm, but some of us are in different boats.” Every aspect of our lives has been touched in some way by the lockdown…
It was a sad and sorry sight when clubhouses, theatres and church halls were mothballed during the lockdown. Places that once buzzed with activity sat empty; the groups who once occupied them hit for six by social distancing rules. But we’re glad to see many sports clubs are up and running again – albeit with…
We’ve recently donated £250 to help the vital work a local charity which supports the homeless and vulnerable is doing.We gave the money to Sanctus, which provides a range of services to people, including free food and drink, counselling and helping people to return to work, as well as improving their literacy skills.It’s been a…
At the beginning of the pandemic, many predicted Covid-19 would have a disastrous impact on the private rental sector. But new figures show that 90% of tenants have paid their rent in full during the pandemic—a better result than many had anticipated. Unfortunately, we’re not out of the woods yet. Covid-19 will have a significant…
One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 crisis is the way communities in Chelmsford have pulled together. People have stepped up and supported their neighbours, the vulnerable and the NHS. As we enter a new phase of this pandemic – let’s dare to call it post-lockdown (touch wood) – we mustn’t lose that…
Recently The Sunday Times published a fascinating collection of statistics around how the lives of people in the UK transformed during lockdown. We’ve broken it down into four sections – Health, wealth, happiness and of course, homes. These national trends have been reflected across Chelmsford. *Figures are comparing April with March 2020 and sourced from…
If you had to sum up 2020 in one word (without using “unprecedented” because it has been overused) what would it be? Weird? Abnormal? Or what about unheard-of? Okay, maybe that is two words, but you catch our drift. Whatever adjective you choose, it is a safe bet that you will not forget the first…
Clapping for the NHS We Brits are usually quite reserved, so it was quite something to see so many people out on the streets clapping, cheering, and banging saucepans for the NHS. The first Clap for Carers took place on Thursday, March 26. It went on to become a regular fixture at 8 pm every…
Space may well have been the final frontier for the crew of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek, but it’s also made the news recently much closer to home. According to a BBC report based on data from property portal Rightmove the Covid-19 induced lockdown has changed people’s priorities when it comes to buying or…
Pedal Power The number of Brits cycling has skyrocketed. New official figures reveal a 100% increase in people cycling on weekdays and a whopping 200% rise on weekends during lockdown. The trend has been welcomed by environmentalists, fitness campaigners and bike shops – where sales have gone through the roof. Such is the demand that…
Taking the biscuit If you’re looking for an excuse to raid the biscuit tin, we’ve got one. Today is National Biscuit Day, a chance to celebrate the humble hobnob, bless the bourbon, and commend the custard cream. Dedicating an entire day to biscuits may seem a little over the top to some, but let’s be…
Unsurprisingly, this is one of the most asked questions we’re hearing right now. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many people, entirely understandably want to know will coronavirus affect house prices. After all the Brexit uncertainty, there has been a recent period when the property market has bounced back with plenty of new instructions and with sales…