Win afternoon tea for two this Mothers Day
A Witham tea room is offering one lucky mother the chance to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea for two this Mother's Day.The Tea Rooms in Newlands Shopping Centre ask contestants to answer the...
View ArticleWitham mum shares picture of her baby moments before death from
A DEVASTATED mother has released a heart-breaking photo of her seven-month-old daughter just moments before she died of meningitis in a bid to raise awareness of the virus.Jade Scudder, 21, kissed her...
View ArticleMaldon Firefighter celebrates 40 years of service
A Maldon fire station officer is celebrating 40 years of service to the community.Martin Cable, 58, has lived in Maldon all his life and joined Maldon Fire Station back when it was based in London Road...
View ArticleMan given five year ban from every English football ground
A man who attacked Colchester United fans at Southend United's 3-0 victory in the Essex derby at Roots Hall on Saturday, February 6, has been banned from attending any football matches in the country...
View ArticleTrio appear at Colchester Magistrates Court in connection with
Three men appeared in court today, February 24, charged with aggravated burglary, GBH with intent and possession of a firearm following an aggravated burglary in Rectory Road, Sible Hedingham, on...
View ArticleChelmsford City Council plans to fine antisocial rough
PLANS to fine rough sleepers in Chelmsford £100 are set to be given the go-ahead next week. The plans by Chelmsford City Council created huge debate in the city when the news first broke in November,...
View ArticleWitham MP Priti Patel has what it takes to succeed David
A SENIOR figure in Essex's Tory circles has come out in support of Witham's MP becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.Mark Durham, deputy leader of Maldon District Council, welcomed the...
View ArticleTolleshunt DArcy OAP escapes jail at Chelmsford Crown Court
A WEALTHY pensioner who hoarded images of teenage boys bound by ropes and blindfolds has been spared prison.Nicholas Brock, 72, had his home in Church Road, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, raided by police on March...
View ArticleUgly scenes at Wharf Road car park as travellers finally evicted
MEMBERS of the traveller community threatened to riot and branded police officers "vermin" as they were finally evicted from a council car park after almost a month camped illegally.A tense stand-off...
View ArticleUrgent Police appeal to help find missing man in South Woodham
Police are appealing for the public's help to find Michael Brower, who is missing from his home in ‪SouthWoodham Ferrers.Michael, 28, was last seen at 12.15pm today, Wednesday February 24, in South...
View ArticlePedestrian suffers head and leg injuries after Braintree
A MAN sustained head and leg injuries when he was hit by a van near a Braintree industrial park.The man in his 40s was involved in a crash on Lower Chapel Hill at 8.11am on Wednesday (February 24). An...
View ArticleBREAKING V Festival tickets on sale NOW exclusively for
A limited number of V Festival tickets have been released exclusively for Chelmsfordians this morning as residents clamber to be a part of Belieber-Fever this summer.Residents who live within a...
View ArticleUPDATE Michael Brower has been found
We have some good news.Michael Brower, who was missing from his home in ‪South Woodham Ferrers, has been located in the town this morning.Thank you for your help with the police appeal.
View ArticleLIVE Breaking Essex news and the latest traffic travel and
Welcome to the Essex Chronicle's breaking news service. We've got the latest news for the county here from Brentwood, Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon and Witham - and further afield. Got something for us...
View ArticleCAUTION Traffic lights out of action on Springfield Road
Essex County Council are reporting that traffic lights are out of action on Springfield Road at the junction with Victoria Road.There are currently no delays or heavy traffic but drivers should take...
View ArticleBurnham Station targeted by criminals twice within one week
The train station in Burnham has been targeted by criminals for the second time in a week sparking concerns over police presence in the area.Last week, thieves broke into the newly refurbished Station...
View ArticleBurnham residents query police presence after community hub is
A RECENTLY-renovated community hub was vandalised and had a number of items stolen during a midnight break-in.Staff discovered a flat screen TV and a computer were missing at Station House in...
View ArticleThe latest Essex mobile speed camera locations February 2016
Here is a list of latest mobile speed camera locations in Essex, as detailed on speedcamerasuk.com, which relies on drivers to upload locations online. All locations correct on website as of February...
View ArticlePeter Smith wanted for spate of Braintree charity shop burglaries
A man who has committed a number of burglaries, including at charity shops, in Braintree is being searched for by police across the UK. Officers want to trace Peter Smith for a number of overnight...
View ArticlePizza Hut in Chelmsford to offer free food if you have one of
Chelmsford's Pizza Hut restaurant are preparing to give away a stack of free food over the weekend - on one very special condition.To celebrate the Oscars, taking place on Sunday, and the nomination of...
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