BREAKING police front desks cut in Witham Halstead and Great
Front line services in three police stations in the Braintree area have closed today (March 2). Witham, Great Dunmow and Halstead police stations are closing their first port of call to the public...
View ArticleWoman pushed as handbag stolen from inside her car
A PERSON pushed a woman to steal her handbag as she was putting it into her car on a residential road in Witham.An unidentified suspect approached the victim on Speedwell Close at about 7.50pm last...
View ArticlePrimary school choir win Essex competition for singing in Welsh
A primary school choir won an Essex singing competition for their rendition of a traditional Welsh song.Baynards Primary School choir won the Young Linguists Choir competition at Braintree Arts...
View ArticleSuspects disturbed during night time crowbar burglary
THIEVES used a crow bar to force their way into a home in Braintree in an overnight burglary.By 'jimmying' the white UPVC door open with a short crowbar they gained entry to the Edinburgh Gardens...
View ArticleCar stolen in Braintree found in Great Notley
A car stolen on Bailey Bridge Road, Braintree, was later found less than five miles away in Great Notley.Between 2.30pm and 4pm suspects smashed the rear patio windows of a house and conducted a messy...
View ArticleSuspicious men in van approach woman in Chelmsford
Two men in a van were seen acting suspiciously in Chelmsford on Tuesday (March 1).Police have received a report about the men after they pulled over in Beardsley Avenue and asked a woman, 18, who was...
View ArticleChelmsford carer wins 1 million Lotto jackpot and vows
A GRANDMOTHER who has spent more than 30 years caring for others plans to treat her friends and family after scooping a £1 million jackpot.Lynne Groves, 57, from Chelmsford, bought her lucky ticket in...
View ArticleMollys beauty tips Mothers Day
The last few years I've come to rely on my mother probably more than I ever have done.She's helped me at short notice with her grandchildren, put the kettle on when I've rung after the school drop-off...
View ArticleMollys beauty tips Gimmick products
We all have at least one.We don't need one but can't help ourselves from having one, we often abuse it and it is the cause of most household arguments.What am I talking about? Yes it's the dreaded...
View ArticleWoman bailed in connection with latenight Chelmsford stabbing
A woman has been bailed in connection with a stabbing in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Chelmsford. Police were called to Waveney Drive just before 2am today (March 1). A man in his 20s was...
View ArticleBraintree MP speaks out in favour of school rugby against medical
Braintree MP James Cleverly has spoken out about more than 70 doctors and academics calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.They argue two thirds of injuries in...
View ArticleWhen is the X Factor auditions van coming to Essex
The X Factor team are back on the road and heading all over the UK – including to Essex – to find the best undiscovered talent.And it couldn't be easier as there's no need to register or apply in...
View ArticleJealousy drove jilted lover Matthew Smith to kill Becky Parker
A JILTED lover driven by jealousy and debt strangled his pregnant ex-girlfriend to death, left her body in a bath and fled the scene with their two young children, a court has heard.The body of Isobel...
View ArticleProtest march and petition sees council delay controversial
CAMPAIGNERS are hailing a victory for "people power" after the city council postponed a crucial meeting to debate controversial new powers to ban begging and fine rough sleepers.Chelmsford City...
View ArticleDrunk Essex dad crashes car just hours after leaving Alcoholics
A FATHER-OF-THREE smashed into a car after taking to the wheel while three times over the drink drive limit – just hours after attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.Garry Boyle, 35, of Hutton...
View ArticleWhich childrens centres could close in your area
On reviewing the Essex County Council consultation document on the proposed closure of children's centres in Essex, we have compiled a list of those that are set to close in Mid Essex.Take a look...
View ArticleEmergency services shut Chelmer Valley Road in Chelmsford
Emergency services are reportedly at the scene of an incident on Chelmer Valley Road.The Chelmsford road is said to be shut with police, fire engines and ambulance staff at the scene.More to follow.
View ArticleBiker taken to hospital after A12 crash near Chelmsford
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash on the A12 near Chelmsford. The biker, a man in his 20s, crashed on Sunday (February 28) at around 11.15pm at Boreham. The East of England Ambulance...
View ArticleBroken down vehicle closes A12 northbound exit slip road towards
The A12 northbound exit slip road towards Howe Green and the A130 has been closed due to a broken-down vehicle.Motorists will have to travel to J18 and then drive back on themselves before coming off...
View ArticleWeekend weather warning Forecast for snow and ice in Chelmsford
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of snow and ice for Chelmsford.The warning, which runs from 3pm on Friday March 4 until 9am on Saturday March 5, says there is a chance of snow in the...
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