Celebrating Our Local Finalists at the BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards Friday, 11 September, 2026 Last week, Rebecca helped celebrate the Borough's local finalists who were entered into this year's BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards. Among them were, Jack Broomfield from Canvey Island, recognised as a finalist for the Volunteer Award, and Emma Powell from Benfleet, as a finalist for the Environmental Award. Rebecca extended a huge well done to Tilly's Angels, who won the Animal Award. Some of... Local News
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