ESSEX VOTES 2016 Polling stations open across the county for
From 7am this morning, voters across Essex started heading to the polling stations to have their say on a range of elections.Alongside the decision of Nick Alston's successor as the county's Police and...
View ArticleChelmsford pair to appear in court today on blackmail and drugs
Two people will be appearing in court today, Thursday, May 5, after they were arrested following an incident in Chelmsford.Police were called to Dorset Avenue, Chelmsford, on Tuesday (May 3), following...
View ArticleElections live Everything you need to know as Essex votes on
The polling stations are now open as the residents of Essex get ready to elect their new policing boss, as well as councillors across the region. We will have all the latest news and results as it...
View ArticleLEARNER driver accused of going 132 mph on the M25 in her Audi A3
A learner driver allegedly caught going 132mph on the M25, while driving without 'L' plates is set to appear in court today (May 5).Cydney Mantle, 27, of Beckenham, Kent, was allegedly recorded...
View ArticlePair arrested over death of girl 7 killed in Essex bouncy
Two people arrested in connection with the death of a girl at an Essex park in March have had their bail extended.A 24-year-old woman and a 27-year-old man, both from Cambridgeshire, were arrested on...
View ArticleHolidaymakers evacuated from Stansted Airport as fire crews
Stansted Airport has been evacuated after a fire alarm was sounded, the Chronicle understands.A picture posted on Twitter this morning (May 5) shows a scene of what looks like holidaymakers and staff...
View ArticleMeet the tiny sixweekold kitten dumped in shoebox and left at
A six-week-old kitten that was taped inside a cardboard shoebox and left at a bus stop in Essex has been rescued by the RSPCA.The kitten, now named Loubi - short for Louboutin - was found inside the...
View ArticlePolice armed with tasers arrested Chelmsford man threatening them
OFFICERS armed with tasers talked down a man threatening them with a blow torch in Chelmsford.A 23-year-old man was arrested just before 8.15pm yesterday (May 4) on suspicion of threats to kill.Essex...
View ArticleHolidaymakers evacuated from Stansted Airport after false fire
Stansted Airport was evacuated this morning (May 5) after a false fire alarm was activated.Hoards of holidaymakers gathered outside the pre-immigration area outside the terminal while airport security...
View ArticleGrab tickets to meet Chase and Marshall from PAW Patrol at Marsh
Calling all fans of PAW Patrol!There's still time to get tickets to meet everyone's favourite rescue pups Chase and Marshall at Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park this weekend.This is a rare chance to...
View Article10000 reward for information on murder of Essex woman
An independent crime-fighting charity has offered a reward of up to £10,000 for information that could help them to find an Essex woman's killer in a "mystery" case.Crimestoppers issued the appeal on...
View ArticleBREAKING Paramedics at the scene of motorbike and lorry crash on
PARAMEDICS are at the scene of an accident between a lorry and a motorbike on the Braintree Road.The southbound lane of the B1018 has been closed between A120 Galley's Corner and Millenium Way,...
View ArticleChelmsford dealership pays 46000 for 1 SUV number plate
A FAMILY-RUN car dealership which splashed out more than £46,000 on a bespoke number plate says it has claimed a part of "automotive history".Saxton 4X4, based at Westway in Chelmsford, purchased the...
View ArticleFire crews rush to Chelmsford Tesco for false alarm
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus were seen rushing into Tesco in Springfield Road yesterday evening (April 5) for what turned out to be a false alarm.Onlooker Nigel Stratford said he saw...
View ArticleMum who helped catch Colchester murderer James Fairweather misses
An Essex mum who helped bring Colchester double murdered James Fairweather to justice has missed out on a £20,000 reward because she called police instead of Crimestoppers. Michelle Sadler, 41,...
View ArticleVIDEO Thugs shoot cat with rifle and stamp on it in sickening
Police have released harrowing footage of a much-loved family cat suffering a seizure after being shot by a pair of heartless killers. Roger had been a family pet for 15 years, but was shot outside a...
View ArticleUkip make strides across Essex as local election results roll in
It was a good night for Ukip across Essex as they made gains in a couple of key local council battlegrounds. The party claimed six seats in Thurrock as the Labour vote collapsed, taking them to 17...
View ArticleEleven things to do with the kids on this warm weekend May 78
By Charlotte DavisWith temperatures set to soar this weekend, and plenty of families wanting to take full advantage of the sunshine, here's our guide to the top 11 things to do in Essex with the...
View ArticleLIVE Essex Police and Crime Commissioner elections 2016 Five
The count is underway as five candidates battle it out to be named Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex. Incumbent PCC Nick Alston has decided not to run again to focus on his family, leaving Roger...
View ArticleAbusive travellers flee exSt Peters College campus in
THE GROUP of stubborn beer-swilling travellers, who barged onto the grounds an abandoned Chelmsford school before locking themselves inside, have fled the now litter-strewn complex.Residents claim at...
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