Firefighters rescue parachutists from phone mast near Braintree
Firefighters and ambulance crews were called to rescue parachutists after they got stuck on a phone mast as they came in to land. Essex Fire and Rescue said it helped the pair after they were snared 20...
View ArticleOverrunning engineering works shut half the Dartford Crossing on
One of the two tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is likely to stay shut throughout the morning rush hour due to overrunning engineering works. There are already long delays on the anti-clockwise M25...
View ArticleTrain services between Colchester and Ipswich suspended after
Trains between London, Harwich, Ipswich and Norwich could be delayed for up to 90 minutes this morning after an incident between Colchester and Ipswich.The Chronicle understands emergency services are...
View ArticleMars set to shine brightly as it comes within closest distance in
Mars will be the closest it has been in more than a decade this week, coming close enough for "exceptional viewing" even by the naked eye. In a rare occurrence that only takes places once or twice...
View ArticleBoy 13 who impaled leg on fence had nonlife threatening
A 13-year-old boy who had to be cut free by fire crews after impaling his leg on a fence was taken to hospital in a stable condition, it has been confirmed. The Essex Air Ambulance, fire crews, police...
View ArticleEssex teens story about his puppy with cancer goes viral
An Essex teenager who shared a story about his puppy with cancer has received widespread social media attention after it went viral this weekend. Jack Richards, 18, from Brentwood, shared a before and...
View ArticlePerson killed by train near Colchester
A person has died after being hit by a train near Colchester on Monday (May 23).Emergency services were called at 8.51am close to Parsons Heath Bridge in the town.A British Transport Police spokesman...
View ArticleCould Essex be set for a threemonth long heatwave
Will it soon be a case of suntan lotion at the ready to combat baking temperatures?In 10 days' time some forecasters say 'yes' - and are warning the UK could see a succession of 'heat surges' seeing...
View ArticleSuspected drug dealer and drug driver arrested during police
A man from Mayland has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and drug driving during a police speed check operation.The man was stopped by Essex Police on Friday (May 20) on the Maldon bypass when...
View ArticleGreat Baddow man appears in court over alleged rape of 15yearol
A man has appeared in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Chelmsford.Paul Mountain, 26, of Park View Crescent, Great Baddow, but currently residing at Perry Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, is...
View ArticleCould Essex be set for threemonth long hot weather
Will it soon be a case of suntan lotion at the ready to combat baking temperatures?In 10 days' time some forecasters say 'yes' - and are warning the UK could see a succession of 'heat surges' seeing...
View ArticleMotorcyclist seriously injured after crash with another bike at
A motorcycle crash in Bradwell on Sea has left two men in hospital, one of them seriously injured. An air ambulance, two ambulance crews, a rapid response vehicle and a fire crew from Tillingham...
View ArticleWinston Churchills grandson told James Cleverly MP
The grandson of Winston Churchill launched into a foul-mouth tirade at Braintree MP James Cleverly in a House of Commons dining room, it is claimed. Mr Cleverly has approached Sir Nicholas Soames, MP...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue parachutist from phone mast near Braintree
Firefighters and ambulance crews were called to rescue parachutist and a man who climbed to his aid after he got stuck on a phone mast coming in to land. Essex Fire and Rescue said it helped the pair...
View ArticleEssex Police search for two men caught on CCTV over theft of
Police investigating an incident of criminal damage at The Meadows multi-storey car park are looking to identify the two men pictured.An aerial point and a poster were damaged and a disabled sign...
View ArticleMaldon schools evacuated after threatening phone call
Maldon Primary School and Plume Academy were evacuated this morning (May 23) after the primary school received a threatening phone call.The Chronicle understands that police and fire crews were in...
View ArticleMotorcyclists seriously injured after bike crash at Bradwell on
A motorcycle crash in Bradwell on Sea has left two men in critical condition with "life-changing" injuries. An air ambulance, two ambulance crews, a rapid response vehicle and a fire crew from...
View ArticleAll you need to know about Londons new Night Tube service
Essex people who love a party will be able to celebrate as a date for the Night Tube has finally been revealed.The service, which will run through the night on Fridays and Saturdays, was meant to start...
View ArticleHomeSense to open first shop in Chelmsford on Riverside Retail
A homewear store will open their first outlet in Chelmsford in July, the Chronicle can reveal.One of the main traders on the Riverside Retail Park, shoe shop Brantano Footwear closed its doors for the...
View ArticleEssex man appears in court on child grooming allegation after
A 41-year-old man has appeared in court on an allegation of child grooming after a group of online 'paedophile hunters' apprehended him and passed information about him to the police.Nicholas Baines,...
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