AN organisation traditionally painted as sinister and secretive raised nearly £700,000 for charity in Essex last year. Freemasons from the Hutton lodge this week came out of the shadows to talk to the Gazette about their organisation and the influence ...

Laura Chapman, chief executive of The Freemasons' Grand Charity, said: "We are delighted to be able to show our support for air ambulance charities once again with a donation of £192,000. "Supporting these rescue services remains popular within ...