Essex man shot by police while allegedly carrying firearms to
A MAN shot by armed police while allegedly in possession of two weapons is due to stand trial in March.Stephen Debley became the first person to be shot by Essex Police in 31 years back in September,...
View ArticleTesco to offer free food to deal with Blue Monday 2016
Free food will be given out today by Tesco in order to combat 'Blue Monday'. Today is supposedly the most depressing day of the year according to a scientific formula coined by psychologist Dr Cliff...
View ArticleSingle vehicle crash closes A120 slip road near Great Dunmow
A crash has closed a slip road off the A120 near Great Dunmow tonight (Monday, January 18).A single vehicle crash has forced emergency services to close the exit slip road off the eastbound direction...
View ArticleDeaf 14yearold boy missing from home in Basildon
Police are appealing for any information about the current whereabouts of a 14-year-old boy who has gone missing from his home near The Knares in Basildon.Arnie Decolongon, also known as Gabby, was...
View ArticleSainsburys recalls bread over fears of metal inside
Sainsbury's have recalled loaves bread over fears they could have pieces of metal inside. The orange shopping giant has asked customers to return Sainsbury's own 800g thick and medium wholemeal loaves,...
View ArticleColchester Hospital trust rated inadequate by inspection body
The trust that runs Colchester Hospital has been rated as 'inadequate' and should remain in special measures, the chief inspector of hospitals has said. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, in...
View Article200k Ferrari is wrecked in M11 smash
A FERRARI supercar worth £200,000 was wrecked after a crash on the M11 near Stansted Airport.The Italian 458 Spider DCT suffered severe damage to its front, leaving the front wheel totally exposed and...
View ArticlePrimary school worker accused of trying to kill her husband in
A PRIMARY school worker and part-time Waitrose staff member has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder her husband.Mother-of-one Sara Cannon, 41, of Downham Road, Ramsden Heath, stood in the...
View ArticleBellway Homes anger residents with plans for 16storey high
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a tower block which would be Chelmsford's tallest building have come under fire from residents whose brand new properties could be eclipsed by it.Bellway Homes has leafleted...
View ArticleFirefighters battle for hours with thatched roof fire in North
Nine fire crews from seven different stations across Essex had to be called to deal with a thatched roof fire in North Essex overnight.Firefighters battled the blaze on Finchingfield Road in the quiet...
View ArticleMissing deaf 14yearold boy from Essex found after Police appeal
A deaf 14-year-old boy from Basildon who went missing yesterday morning has been found after an appeal by Essex Police.Arnie Decolongon, also known as Gabby, had been missing since leaving his family...
View ArticleTwitter is down across Essex and the rest of the UK
Social network Twitter has crashed this morning across England and other parts of Northern Europe, telling users that 'something is technically wrong'.The social network often get their service up and...
View ArticleUPDATE Woman in hospital after single vehicle crash that closed
A woman was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital following a one vehicle crash on a slip road of the A120 near Great Dunmow during rush hour last night.The woman suffered injuries to her neck, back and...
View ArticleWoman threatened with gun after Braintree attempted robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was threatened with a gun during an attempted robbery in Panfield Lane, Braintree yesterday (Monday January 18). The victim was walking her dog at...
View ArticleVehicle hits building in Boreham Chelmsford
A vehicle has hit a building in Boreham, according to reports. The incident is reportedly on Main Road at the junction with Church Road. More to follow.
View ArticleBookshop Foyles coming to Chelmsford as part of John Lewis
Britain's most famous bookstore is coming to Chelmsford as part of the new John Lewis development and shopping complex. Foyles, famous for its London Charing Cross Road flagship store, has exchanged...
View ArticleFallen overhead cable causes power cut in Essex village
A village has been without power for most of this morning (January 19) after a power cut was caused by a fallen cable.Tillingham residents reported the problems before 7.30am, with power not expected...
View ArticlePICTURES Stunning Scandinavianinspired Essex home is a genuine
Unique is one of the most over-used words these days – particularly where property is concerned. But when you encounter a genuine rarity like Mellow Purgess Farm in Stondon Massey, near Brentwood,...
View ArticleWoman in 80s taken to hospital after crashing into Boreham
An elderly woman was taken to hospital after crashing into the barbers in Boreham this morning (Tuesday, January 19). Ambulances and police flocked to the scene on Main Road at the junction with Church...
View ArticlePolice search for missing Colchester girl 16
Police are looking to find a missing 16-year-old Colchester girl. Frankie Whitbread was last seen at her home yesterday afternoon (Monday, January 18). She is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, with...
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