Sophie England

4 days ago | newsshopper.co.uk | Sophie England

Virgin Island follows 12 adult virgins as they travel to a luxury Mediterranean retreat to embark on a unique course of intimacy. The course is designed to help the virgins overcome the fears holding them back from sex and intimacy. After the success of the first series with almost nine million views, Channel 4 recently confirmed it has been recommissioned for a second series.

4 days ago | echo-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Seized - the Ford Fiesta on the A127 (Image: Essex Police) A car has been seized by police during patrols along the A127 in south Essex. Essex Police said the dark grey Ford Fiesta was stopped on Thursday, June 19, after it was revealed the car was being used without insurance. Officers say the driver was reported for this offence. The patrols were conducted by the force's roads policing team and were in response to concerns raised by residents.

4 days ago | gazette-news.co.uk | Sophie England

Angela Thwaites is currently exhibiting at Chappel Galleries, near Colchester, for the first time since 1987. Her last show at the Essex venue was only the gallery’s second-ever solo exhibition. The artist, who had just returned from postgraduate studies in communist-era Prague at the time, studied under renowned glass artists Professor Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová.

4 days ago | braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk | Sophie England

The 14th annual Get Witham Reading event, by the MP for Witham, Priti Patel, took place on Friday, June 20, across schools in the Witham constituency. Launched by Ms Patel in 2012, the programme aims to inspire a love of reading, boost literacy skills, and encourage children to enjoy books both in and out of the classroom. Ms Patel said: "Get Witham Reading is about more than celebrating books — it is about making sure every child has the tools to unlock their full potential.

4 days ago | yourlocalguardian.co.uk | Sophie England

PizzaExpress has opened a new restaurant on Riverside Walk in Kingston, offering alfresco dining along the water and a fresh addition to the town's food scene. The opening marks the brand’s fourth new launch in its 60th anniversary year. Jessica Autiero, territory manager for PizzaExpress Kingston, said: "Our stunning new restaurant pairs perfectly with our delicious summer menu, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone to our Kingston Riverside pizzeria.