Police investigating an aggravated burglary in Sible Hedingham, where the victim was shot, believe they have now identified the type of weapon that was used.Detective Inspector Rob Kirby said: "Following a detailed forensic analysis of the shot that has been recovered and the damage caused to the door we believe that a .410 shotgun was used to shoot the victim."This type of shotgun is smaller and lighter than a regular shotgun. If anyone has information on this weapon or believes they...
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REVEALED Police release image of door blasted by gun shot in
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Prisoner disciplined following Chelmsford prison fire
A prisoner at HMP Chelmsford has been disciplined following a fire in a cell on the evening of Saturday, February 6, according to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).According to a statement from the MoJ, the fire was started at around 7pm and saw three Essex County Fire and Rescue Service crews from Chelmsford and Great Baddow attend as a precaution.A Prison Service spokesperson said: "Staff at HMP Chelmsford quickly responded to a small cell fire on Saturday 6 February."No staff or...
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Three people rebailed after Chelmsfords Ivory Peg bar brawl
Three people arrested on suspicion of assault after a brawl at a Chelmsford pub before Christmas have been rebailed.A 24-year-old man from Epping, a 29-year-old man from Laindon and a 33-year-old man from Brentwood were arrested on December 21 after a fight in The Ivory Peg Wetherspoon, in New London Road.A 47-year-old man suffered a head wound requiring treatment at the scene, while two women aged 64 and 29, and two men aged 20 and 21 suffered minor injuries.They returned bail on Monday and...
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Man guilty of attacking exsolider with pool cue in Chelmsford
A man who attacked an ex-soldier with a pool cue at a Melbourne pub is due to be sentenced today (Friday).Lloyd Kenlen, 27, of no fixed address, admitted attacking Lee Lawrence at the Red Beret, in Melbourne Avenue, on July 6, leaving his victim with a fractured skull and a bleed to the brain.In September last year, Kenlen denied the attack, but then changed his plea to guilty on October 20.
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South Woodham Ferrers burglary gang caught on CCTV camera
A TRIO of burglars suspected of co-ordinating a daylight break-in so clean that "MI5 could have carried it out" could have been caught out by a £100 camera system.Gary Duce and his wife Karen returned to their home in Broughton Road, South Woodham Ferrers, on Wednesday evening last week to find the remnants of a slick, thorough break-in.But after checking their CCTV cameras, which store images online, they spotted the faces of three men.Dad Gary, 57, said: "We think they...
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Ukip candidate in Essex local elections avoids jail for child sex
A former Ukip local election candidate has pleaded guilty to child sex offences at Chelmsford Crown Court but will not be jailed.Andrew North, of Seagers, Great Totham pleaded guilty to seven counts of making indecent images of children, three of possessing prohibited images of children, two counts of possessing an extreme pornographic image and two counts of voyeurism.On February 2, North was sentenced to a total of 18 months' imprisonment suspended for two years and was ordered to sign the...
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Distraught Essex shopper begs thieves to return photos of late
A distraught Essex shopper has begged thieves to return sentimental photos of his partner, who died of cancer just four weeks ago.
Phil Shipp had his wallet swiped from his pocket at Lakeside Tesco at 11.30am yesterday (Thursday, February 12).
The Sainsbury's worker is desperate for his photos to be given back to him and took to social media in a bid to be reunited with them.
He wrote on Facebook: "To the lovely people that stole my wallet today at Lakeside Tesco around 11.30am out...
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Missing Tolleshunt Knights Maldon woman found
A woman missing from Tolleshunt Knights near Maldon has been found.Melanie Low, 42, was initially reported missing on Wednesday (February 10) when she was last seen in Danbury's Parsonage Lane at 3.45pm. A public appeal was put out by police and more than 100 Chronicle readers shared it on Facebook. And last night (Thursday, February 11), a police spokeswoman said that Melanie had been found. Officers thanked the public for their help in sharing the appeal.
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Sainsburys say axing moneysaving deals is for our own good
Sainsbury's will cut its multi-buy deals and buy-one-get-one-free offers on all products in the coming weeks.But their decision comes after The Money Advice Service (MAS) slated these types of supermarket deals for being confusing to customers and seducing them to spend £1,000 each year.Sainsbury's marketing director, Sarah Warby, said: "Careful management of household budgets, a growing awareness of the cost of food waste and more health-conscious living has driven a trend away from...
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Pictures Car flips over in Burnham accident black spot crash
A driver flipped his car when going round a notorious bend on Southminster Road in Burnham last night (Thursday).The black Vauxhall Corsa careered onto its side, destroying a resident's fence and ending up in trees at the roadside. Residents in the area claim this is the third crash on this bend in the past 12 months.Police and fire crews were called to the scene but the driver escaped the crash without requiring medical attention.A fire crew from Tillingham responded at 5.43pm and used small...
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Chronicle crushes Have YOU caught someones eye in Chelmsford
Valentine's Day is fast approaching - and it may not be too late to find love in Chelmsford.This week at the Chronicle we have asked you to email, tweet and message us descriptions of those people who have caught your eye whilst out and about in Chelmsford.Do you think anyone has described you? Or maybe it sounds like your best mate, or your brother... or even your mum!If so, get in contact on our Facebook page and maybe you'll be enjoying dinner out on Sunday after all? (unless you're already...
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Essex man David Heard not guilty of rape after trial at
A Heybridge man has been cleared of rape after a jury at Chelmsford Crown Court returned a unanimous not guilty verdict.David Heard, 28, stood trial from Monday to Thursday this week, with then jury going out to deliberate just before 3pm yesterday.As he was cleared in front of Judge Christopher Morgan, the assembled friends and family of Mr Heard, who had supported him throughout the court process, clapped and cheered.He had been accused of rape after an incident on June 10, 2014, but just...
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PICTURES Chelmsford from the air
Chelmsford is a truly spectacular city and that is never more clear than from one angle in particular.Over the years we have sent photographers up high to snap our city from the air a number of times, and every time they have come back with wonderful pictures of Chelmsford from an angle we hardly ever get to see.Wherever you look from the air there is something to catch the eye; our twin rivers meeting in the city centre, the pristine green grass of the county ground, the Cathedral, Hylands...
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Valentines Day in Essex 2016 Your first dates
DO you remember the butterflies in your stomach when you went on a first date? Did you know there and then they were going to be The One? Or what it a night to forget?With Valentine's Day fast approaching, we thought we would share some of the Essex Chronicle staff's first dates, along with some of yours:I JOINED a dating website not expecting anything to really come of it, but wanted to get back into dating after a very long relationship that had broken down.I set up a profile and received a...
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Valentines Day 2016 7 lastminute gift ideas for less than
Want to show your affection for a loved one but don't want to break the bank?
Then worry no more. Here are nine quick and easy gift ideas that say 'I love you' without putting you in the red.
1. Sainsbury's Valentine's Chocolate Truffle Hearts - £2
Everyone loves chocolate and these look cute and classy and only cost two quid.
2. Lanson Rose Champagne, Non Vintage - £25 in Sainsbury's
Champagne never fails to make any situation more romantic and with £10 off...
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Your big chance to do business with the jetset at Stansted
Stansted Airport's business-to-business exhibition is back again for the third year running.Check-in@Stansted has grown in terms of exhibitor numbers, sponsors and visitors ever since its launch in 2014.This year's event takes place in the prestigious Diamond Hangar, amid executive jets flown in from around the world, on Thursday June 23, 10am to 3pm.Once again, it is organised by Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce (SACC) and marketing agency The Sowerby Group.The free event is a chance for...
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Fatal Chelmsford A12 crash Victim stood up stared at driver
The partner of a lorry driver involved in the fatal A12 crash which claimed the life of a 65-year-old man from Wickford has described the harrowing scenes that unfolded on Wednesday morning. At 6.10am, around half a mile before junction 16 on the London-bound carriageway of the road, just outside of Chelmsford, the man got out of his car which was parked in a layby and was then struck by at least one heavy goods vehicle.Officers from Essex Police, the ambulance service and a doctor from Suffolk...
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Chelmsford taxi bosses call for CCTV in vehicles after Oliver Way
REQUESTS for CCTV cameras in city taxis to improve safety, funded by a tax on pubs and clubs, have been turned down twice, according to the chairman of the Chelmsford Taxi Association.Ian Vernon has twice held talks with Chelmsford City Council officials in a bid to see a portion of the money set aside for late-night policing and public safety invested in CCTV cameras for taxis, and could renew calls after the stabbing of a driver in Oliver Way, Chelmsford, last week.In November 2014, a...
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Traders hit out at Chelmsford City Council over Wharf Road
IT IS "outrageous" that disruptive travellers in a council car park have not been moved on after more than two and half weeks in situ, say exasperated traders.David Robinson, who runs RunActive Sports Fitness, in Navigation Road, Chelmsford, close to the city council's 234-space Wharf Road car park, says his life has been made a misery by the small group of travellers who took over the site on January 25.The car park has been closed as a result.The travellers visited the shop three...
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Bocking pubs new breakfast club launched for Essex war veterans
A BREAKFAST club has been launched to support the county's veterans.The White Hart Hotel, in Bocking End, welcomed 11 former servicemen to the inaugural event on Saturday from 10am to noon for a cooked breakfast.Organiser Andy Harban-Ridler said: "It's a nationwide phenomenon – we've had a fantastic response from it."I'm quite proud to be a part of giving something back. From a human being point of view, you want to give something back."It's just blokes getting together,...
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